2012年考研英语写作冲刺：书信类

一、2012年考研英语写作冲刺应用文

考研英语写作第一种、书信

书信构成四大部分、书信写作六大要素。

四大部分：称呼、正文、结尾礼词、署名

六大要素：开门见山说意图，信息要点覆盖到，举一反三讲细节，语言正式词多变，感谢客气不能少，期待回信要记牢（比较后两点，个别书信有差别）

考研英语写作辞职信

Two months ago you got a job as an editor for the magazine Design & Fashion. But now you find that the work is not what you expected. You decide to quit. Write a letter to your boss, Mr. Wang, telling him your decision, stating your reason (s), and making an apology.

Write your letter with no less 100 words. Write it neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not sign your own name at the end of letter, use“Li Ming”instead. You do not need to write the address. 

辞职的三个理由：

 1、不能发挥潜能

2、不感兴趣

3、工资过低

求职的三个理由：

1、可以发挥潜能

2、非常感兴趣

3、工资丰厚

Dear Mr. Wang,
     I am writing this letter torequest(要求) to resign/quit from my present position as an editorfor the magazine Designs & Fashions.During the two months ofprobation period,I find the job quite different from what I expected.After weighing everything,I have made up my mind toquit this job.

  (开门见山说意图+我的决定)

注：probation n.试用、实习

There are three factors accounting for my decision. First and foremost, the job is not challenging enough tobring my potential into full play. In addition, Iprefer meetingdifferent peopleto stayingin the office all day. Lastly, with the poor salary,I can hardly afford torent my present apartment. (陈述原因)

I would like (plan to, intend to) to apologize for the inconveniences I have caused.（信息要点覆盖到）I am very grateful for yourconsideration of my request. I am looking forward to your reply as soon as possible.

（道歉+感谢客气不能少+期待回信要记牢）  

                                              Sincerely yours,                      

                                                  Li Ming

考研英语写作求职信

You will graduate from Peking University this year. Now you will write to the Human Resource department of X company to apply for the job as a secretary for the general manager. State your education background, working experience and your own merits.

Write your letter with no less 100 words. Write it neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not sign your own name at the end of letter, use“Wang Gang”instead. You do not need to write the address.

 Freshman（大一学生）, sophomore（大二学生）, junior（大三学生）, senior（大四学生）

Dear Sir or Madam,

 (To whom it may concern,)

   I am writing this letter to apply for the position asa secretary for the general manager.（I am convinced that）my previous working experience and score lists in the university can prove my potential to be a qualifiedsecretary.（My complete resume is attached.）

I will graduate fromPeking University in July this year.I have studied in the university asa lawmajorfor 4 years and I have studied English and Business as my second and third major.（教育背景）

In addition, I have rich experience inthe office workbecause I have worked as a part-timesecretaryin the Y company for 2 years.My rich working experience and strong teamwork spirit (pleasant personality) will enable me to perform better than other candidates who lack of working experience.（工作经验）

I really appreciate your consideration of my application for the post. And I am looking forward to your reply and interview at your convenience.

                                                Yours sincerely,

                                                 Wang Gang

考研英语写作咨询信

You want to study at a certain foreign university. Write a letter to

 1) Inquire about the detailed situation there, and

 2) Ask about qualifications, fees and accommodation.

Dear Sir or Madam,

    I am a Chinese student whowish to/intend to/ would like to/plan tostudy at your prestigious university. My plan is to start my course in the next semester, andI would be grateful if you could be kind enough to provide me with certain essential information.

To begin with, what qualifications do I need to follow a course or study at your university?I already have a bachelor’s degree from Tsinghua University,but I wonder if there are any furtheracademic requirements.In addition, how much are thetuition fees? Although I intend to be self-supporting, I would be interested to hear if there are anyscholarshipsavailable forinternational students.Finally, what is the situationas regards/concerning(关于)accommodation?

I am looking forward to your reply, and to attending youresteemed（令人尊敬的）institution.

                                           Yours sincerely,

                                               Li Ming

考研英语写作邀请信  

The English Department willholdanacademic conference. You, the organizer of the meeting, write a letter to aneminentprofessor to invite him/herto be presentat the meeting. The letter should include:

1) time and place of the academic conference,

2) the reasons why the professor is expected to attend the meeting,

3) the schedule of the professor in the academic conference.

Dear Professor,

   Our English Departmentwill be holdingan academic conferenceand I am writing this letter to invite you togive a lectureat this conference. Would you please give us a lecture on “American Literature”in theLecture Hall of the Eastern CampusonSaturday, December 16.

As we all know, your are aneminent/outstanding/prestigious/well-knownprofessor on“American History”and yourexpertiseon this field reallyimpressed us deeplywhen you gave an elective course to us.

    Therefore, we are looking forward eagerlytobenefitingfrom your experience and wisdom.

                                                 Yours sincerely,

                                                     Li Ming

考研英语写作投诉信

Direction: You have bought a new brand computer in a store. But much to your disappointment, it could not be properly operated when you got it back. Write a letter to the manager,

1) giving complaints,

2) describing the problems,

3) and asking for some compensations.

Dear Sir or Madam,

    I am sorry to trouble you but I am afraid that I have to make a complaint aboutthe new-brand computer that I bought from your shop last week. After I came back home, I found,to my disappointment, the computercannot workproperly. In addition, I cannot hear the sound clearly when I would like to enjoy some popular songs.

I expect you could make compensations for the inconvenience that thecomputerhas brought to me.

    I am looking forward to an early reply and your dealing with these problems without delay.

                                                     Sincerely,                                                                                                         

                                                      Li Ming

考研英语写作感谢信

Directions:

    You have been ill and hospitalized for two weeks. Your teachers and classmates went to see you. Write a letter to them to

   1、thank them for their coming to see you;

   2、describe your feeling, and

3、state your present condition.

Dear Teachers and Classmates,

    First of all, please allow me to say“Thank you”to all of you.It is very kind of you to spare your valuable timeduring the period of

final examinations and come to see me.

When I first came to the hospital, I really felt lonely.Yourvisithas made me feel that in fact I am living in a world of love, which has brought me much confidence and power toovercome the illness.

These days, my condition has been obviously improved due to the careful treatment offered by doctors and nurses. Doctors have told me that I will completely recover from illness in two weeks. I hope that I can see you earlier.

Again, special thanks go to all of you.

                                      Sincerely yours,

                                            Li Ming