书信格式：
（一）称呼
1、写给机构：Dear Sir or Madam,
2、写给个人：Dear + 人名,
（二）正文：3段，10句，120-150词，3-5个关联词，3-5个从句
1、第一段：2句
1）自我介绍（私人书信除外）：
I am a freshman/sophomore/junior/senior/undergraduate/graduate from the Department of Chinese Language and Literature of Beijing University.
2）写作目的：
I am writing the letter in purpose of ...
I am writing to inform you that I wish to ...
（0） 建议信：give/offer/render useful/practical/conducive suggestions/proposals/recommendations
（0） 投诉信：express/air dissatisfaction/disappointment/concern regarding/concerning/as regards the canteen/library/bookstore
2、第二段：6句
1）翻译提纲一：2句
2）翻译提纲二：2句
3）翻译提纲三：2句
2004年1月考题：
Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter in reply to a friend’s inquiry about applying for admission to your college or university. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:
1. 建议报考的专业及理由
2. 报考该专业的基本条件
3. 应当如何备考
3、第三段：2句
1）表示感谢（私人建议信除外）：
（0） My appreciation to you for your generous help is beyond words.
（0） Words fail me when I wish to express my sincere gratitude to you.
（0） I take this opportunity to show my heartfelt appreciation for the kind assistance you render me.
2）期待回信：
（1）I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
（2）I look forward to a favorable reply at your earliest convenience.
（3）Your prompt attention to my inquiry would be highly appreciated.
