高二英语(师大版)-选修七 Unit 19 Language(7)

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Key Point 2: Who is the target reader?
The target reader of this letter should be the teachers or officers of New Future Language School. This sort of letter should be written in a formal style.
The language of an inquiry letter should be formal and polite.
Summary
Formal: 1. Formal greeting, closing and signature; 2. Formal conjunctions; 3. No abbreviations. Polite: Polite requests and preference.
I read that
In addition,
6. By the way, would I also have to pay a fee for registering?
7. Finally, I want to know what qualifications candidates are required
Student C
Inquiry Letter 询问信
询问信也称咨询信，是写信人就自己不太熟悉或不理解的事 情或问题，向有关部门、专家或熟悉该情况的朋友询问信息时所 使用的一种书信。
询问信要写得干净利落，明确具体，无歧义。询问信是请求 别人回答问题，故用词要恳切，礼貌，且无论对方是否愿意或能 够提供帮助都应该事先表示感谢。
Inquiry Letter
Inquiry Letter 询问信
1. What is the definition of the inquiry letter? 2. What is the writing purpose of the inquiry letter?
Student A
Student B
表示感激之情 向某人提供某物 缺乏/缺少 即将到来 决心要做某事
be grateful for… provide sb. with sth. be short of / be in lack / demand of be around the corner make up one’s mind to do sth.
询问点+相关细节 Queries
(2-3 paragraphs)
Summarize the Layout
Finally, ...Could you please send me the answers...I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully, Li Wei
Summarize the Layout
Read through the revised letter again, and summarize the layout of an inquiry letter. Key Point 3: What should be covered in the letter?
Warm-up
Read the advertisement and find out what it is about. This advertisement is about:
“Business English Diploma course”
Warm-up
Think about the key points of your letter:
if
2. There is a d advance. as long as
Read and Think
Read the letter again and decide whether the words in orange are formal or not.
1. Hi there, 2. I'm writing to ask for more information on the Business English course. 3. I am very interested in the course but I want some details. 4. Secondly, I don't see why varieties of English are covered in the course.
Formal ending Signing off
The Layout of an Inquiry Letter
Greeting Reasons you 问候 write the letter 开头段落
Queries 主体段落
2-3段
写作目的
具体询问
Formal Signing off
ending
选修七 Unit 19 Language (7) 高二年级 英语
Communication Workshop Writing A Formal Letter
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: 1. identify the key information and structure of an inquiry letter; 2. apply proper words, expressions and patterns to your writing; 3. write a complete inquiry letter with formal language.
Secondly, ... varieties of English are covered... I would prefer not to study English varieties...
Thirdly, ...there is a discount provided...Would I also have to pay a fee for registering? Finally, ...What qualifications candidates are required...?
have to enter the program. I would like to know
8. Just tell me all the requirements.
Could you please tell me…?
Revise
9. Send me the answers to my questions ASAP and please include any
4. Secondly, I don't see why varieties of English are covered in the course.
I would be grateful if you could explain
Revise
5. Thirdly, you say that there is a discount provided that I pay in advance.
署名
结尾段落
表达期望
Language Focus
Key Point 4: How can we ask for the information?
1. choice of words 2. sentence building 3. writing
Language Focus
Choice of Words
Read Li Wei's letter and think about the answers to the key points. Key Point 1: What is the letter for?
This letter is written to ask for information about the “Business English Diploma course” by the applicants.
2. I'm writing to ask for more information on the Business English course.
I am writing
I would like
3. I am very interested in the course but I want some details.
Could you please send me…? as soon as possible
other information you have on the course content.
10. Write soon, I look forward to hearing from you. 11. Cheers Yours faithfully,
Language Focus
Practice
Look at the sentences below. Replace the underlined words with
these words: as long as, except if, if.
1. It is not clear whether you can do just one of the sessions.
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Read the letter again and decide whether the words in orange are formal or not.
9. Send me the answers to my questions ASAP and please include any other information you have on the course content. 10. Write soon,
Read and Think
Read the letter again and decide whether the words in orange are formal or not.
5. Thirdly, you say that there is a discount provided that I pay in advance. 6. By the way, would I also have to pay a fee for registering? 7. Finally, I want to know what qualifications candidates are required to have to enter the program. 8. Just tell me all the requirements.
Dear Sir/ Madam, I am writing to ask for .... I am very interested in....
Greeting
Reasons for writing the letter
Summarize the Layout
Firstly, ... How many sessions are there?...Would there be any holidays?....
11. Cheers
The language of an inquiry letter should be formal and polite.
Revise
Replace the informal expressions with formal ones.
1. Hi there, Dear Sir/Madam
Key points: 1. What is the letter for? 2. Who is the target reader? 3. What should be covered in the letter? 4. How can we ask for the information?
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