英语专业四级小作文之便条

祝贺、咨询、失物招领类
一、祝贺类
这类便条主要用于对对方的生日、订婚、结婚、毕业、升职、得奖、开业等表示祝贺。

便条中一般包括：表达祝贺之意、祝贺的事由、对对方的肯定和赞美及良好祝愿。

写祝贺类便条时要注意言辞恳切、感情真挚。

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Dear _____,
I am so happy to learn that 祝贺事由. I would like to extend to you my utmost congratulations. / Please accept my warmest congratulations.(祝贺之意) It is a reward you richly deserve for your long-term efforts. / You really deserve it because…/ This meant your years of hard work have finally got paid, and it’s an achievement you can well be proud of. / 其它积极评价（对对方的肯定）. I believe that 提出希望或祝愿./ Congratulations again and all good wishes for your future study/work/life.
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Example
Dear Alice,
I am so glad to hear of your winning the first prize in the piano contest last week. Everybody here is talking about your brilliant piano performance. I would like to extend to you my utmost congratulations. This meant your years of hard work have finally got paid, and it’s an achievement you can well be proud of. Congratulations again and all good wishes for your future study. (67words)
Yours,
Julie
妙语：
开头句型：
Congratulations on your success/achievements!
I am so glad to hear of your winning the prize in the…contest. Congratulations!
Please accept my heartiest congratulations on your graduation from…
Heartiest congratulations upon your…
A word of congratulation just doesn’t seem enough, so I am sending you a gift that I am sure you will find useful.
I want to congratulate you with all my heart.
I warmly congratulate you on what you’ve achieved.
I congratulate you on…
Please add my warmest congratulations to…
Allow us to give our most sincere congratulations on this exciting occasion.
We take this opportunity to express our best wishes to you.
Please allow me to congratulate you on...
Please allow me to extend my hearty congratulations to you.
结束用语
I wish you all possible joy and happiness in the world.
We hope you will have nothing but joy and happiness in your life together and in your chosen career.
Wish you the best luck and happiness.
Please accept my heartfelt congratulations!
I would like to express my best wishes and warmest congratulations to you.
Here is a word of cheer on your birthday from a warm friend，congratulations and all good wishes to you!
二、咨询类
这类便条主要用于就不清楚的事情向他人咨询或询问，如询问产品信息、咨询活动情况等。

便条中一般应包括：询问的事由、想要了解的具体信息、向对方表示感谢并期望回复。

写询问类便条时要注意态度要礼貌，询问的内容要清楚明了。

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Dear_________,
I’ve learned that 获悉的信息. I’m very interested in该信息涉及事项. Could
you be kind enough to tell me some details about it?/ I’d like to know more information about it. 列举想询问的具体事项. I would be grateful if you let me know the above information./ Your kind help would be greatly appreciated. I am expecting your quick reply. / Looking forward to your reply.
Sincerely yours,
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妙语：
开头句型：
I’ve learnt that…
询问行为：
With reference to …, I want to know more about…
I have learned fromXXX that you will…I just want to know specially about…
Would you please be so kind as to give me more information about…
I am writing to inquire about the details of …
I am writing to ask whether you could send me some information about…
I would appreciate much it you can provide me with more details about…
结束用语：
I shall feel obliged if you will favor me with a call at your earliest convenience.
I am looking forward to your reply.
Your early reply would be greatly appreciated.
Example
April 20
Dear Michael,
I’m glad to learn that you’re organizing a weekend excursion for the class. I’m very interested in the trip and want to join it. I’d like to know more information about it. First, what is the exact time to set off? Second, I’d like to know where we go and how. Third, what preparations should we make for it? I would be grateful if you let me know the above information. Looking forward to your early reply. (77words)
Yours,
John
三、失物招领类(Lost and Found )
该类便条包含以下几点：
1、时间地点以及丢失物品的描述
2、若看到遗失物品，请与失主联系
3、联系地点，方式，时间
4、致谢
Lost
April 18, 2009 Gentlemen,
I took the last bus (No. 406) home last night and got off at Zhejiang University. After arriving home, I noticed that I had left my bag on the bus. It is a black bag made of leather with a zipper. Inside are some books, a bunch of keys and my photos. If you happen to find the above bag, would you kindly let me know about it? My address: Room 321, Dormitory Building Eight, DMU. My phone number: 4718123. Profound thanks. (82words)
Loser,
Amelia
Found
April 18, 2009 Gentlemen,
I happened to find a bag on the playground yesterday afternoon, in which there are some books, a pencil box, a watch and some case. The loser is expected to come to the office of Foreign Language Department to claim it. I will be there during the office time everyday. It is a better idea for the loser to phone me in advance in case I might be out. My office number is 4729646. (74words)
Finder,
Amelia
四、广告(转让或求购)便条
写作要点：
1. 转让、求购的原因
2. 转让、求购行为和内容
3. 描述转让或求购物品的具体状况
4. 商定价格
5. 留下联系方式
Sample 1
Mar. 5, 2013 Dear schoolmates,
Now I have a cell phone for sale (转让行为和内容). I bought it only half a year ago, and it is still in good condition. It can be used to send short message, and take pictures (描述转让物品的具体状况). If you are interested in it, come to my dorm after 9 p.m. in Room D 202 to see whether it satisfies you (留下联系方式). I want to sell it for at least 500 yuan (商定价格).
Yours,
Zhang Ye
经典表达
In order to …, I want to sell/ buy …
In order to …, I would like to sell/ buy …
I have … for sale.
Before I leave this college, I’d like to sell my computer.
In need of money, I want to sell my lovely bag at a low price.
… is in good condition.
… works perfectly well.
I can pay at most … yuan for it.
I’d like to charge … yuan for it.
Would … yuan be possible for me to get it?
Would … yuan be a reasonable price?
Please call me/ contact me at …
五、通知或海报
写作要点：
1. 通知的事项(如an English evening)
2. 通知事情的举办方(如by the Students’ Union of English department)
3. 交代清楚事件发生的具体时间、地点
4. 参加人员并呼吁其参加(如All the teachers and students are welcome to attend
the English evening. Come and enjoy it.)
Sample
May 18, 2004 Dear schoolmates,
To improve our English, an English evening is going to be held by the Student s’Union of English department at the Students’Center from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Saturday. You can enjoy short plays, English songs and poems at the evening. Many foreign friends will be invited to the evening and they will offer us wonderful performances. All the teachers and students are welcome to attend the English evening. Come and enjoy it. （75words）
Students’ Union
经典表达
There will be a ball on this coming Saturday night.
To enrich our school life, a ball will be held by …
As part of arts festival, we will hold a fashion show at the Students’ Center at 7 p.m. this Friday.
It is advocated and sponsored by the Students’ Union that students donate their used books to poverty-stricken areas.
Those who are interested in the show are welcome to take part in it.
Come and enjoy ourselves.
六、留言条
写作要点：一定要把留言事件的内容、时间、地点及原因交代清楚
Sample 1
Mar. 1, 2008 Dear Jim,
Here is a message from Mike. The class meeting to be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow afternoon will be postponed because several classmates must participate in volunteer work at that time. Therefore, we will hold the meeting on Monday next week, starting from 2 p.m.. Do inform me as soon as you read the note.
Yours,
Mike
Sample 2 (转告) 你是Mark或Sally，给你的朋友George写个便条，托他转告Susan你在图书馆发现了她写论文要的资料。

May 18, 2004 Dear George,
Yesterday I went to the library and happened to find some books on the origin of English names. I know Susan is preparing for her term paper on this subject. Maybe the books will give her some inspiration. But I don’t have her cell phone number. So would you please pass her the message? Thank you.
Yours,
Sally。