7.邀请信

Directions:

Write a letter to Professor Schipper a world famous professor majoring in Chinese philosophy and religious studies and invite him to participate in a conference to be held in your university.

Dear Professor Schipper

I am very pleased to inform you that Beijing University is organizing an academic conference entitled “ Sino-US Conference on Philosophy and Religious Studies” on December 8-9 in Beijing.

You are cordially invited to participate in this important Chinese academic event to be our guest speaker. You will be welcome to participate fully in the activities of the conference including workshops seminars and other recreational activities. Your round trip air ticket accommodation and meal expenses will be subsidized.

We look forward to seeing you in this conference and to having you as a significant part of this event. If you accept this invitation please advise us of your date of arrival so that we can make necessary arrangements. (118 words)

Yours sincerely

Li Ming

8.感谢信

Directions:

After being involved in an accident you were looked after by Mr. Shakespeare. Write a special letter to express your thanks.

Dear Mr. Shakespeare

I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude. I am referring to that unfortunate accident the other day when I was knocked off my bike by a taxi.

If it had not been for your timely assistance in giving me first aid I fear that the consequences might have been much serious. Everyone agrees that it was your quick-witted response in that emergency that has led to this satisfactory outcome.

Although nowadays people in mounting numbers talk about the need to be unselfish we see very few people practice what they preach. If there were more people like you this world would be a much nicer place. (107 words)

Yours sincerely

Li Ming