Chunyan Shao (Shandong University)
You are going to stay in Chicago for one year as a visiting scholar. Write to your friend there to ask him / her to rent an apartment for you. You are going to stay in Chicago for one year as a visiting scholar. And you are interested in an apartment posted on the Net. Write to the landlord to ask for information about the apartment.
What are the most important things for apartment renting? That is, what should be included in your ? Price? Location? Transportation? Laundry? Parking lot? Electricity / gas / water? Reputation? Structure: wood or concrete? Neighborhood? Security? Floor? Utility: swimming pool, tennis court, sports?
Dear ______ ， I am _________________________ （ self introduction). I am writing to see if it is possible for you to provide me with information regarding_______. （ issue ） First of all ， what are _________________________________ ？ Secondly ， when will______________________ ？ Thirdly ， is _________________ ？ I would also like to inquire/know/ask _________________________. (Some explanation on this question). Thank you for you kindness ， and your prompt attention to this letter will be highly appreciated. Yours sincerely Li Ming
Introduction: thankfulness, help received Body: help in detail importance of the help your gratitude Conclusion: expressing thankfulness again.
I am writing to thank you for…… I am writing to express my sincere gratitude/thanks for (your help)……
Detailed description of the help you received… Without your help/kindness, I couldn’t have finished my paper. But for your help, I would not have felt at home in this place. If it were not you, I would have failed the exam. Were it not because of you, I would have been hurt by the car.
I am greatly indebted to you for…… My heartfelt thanks are beyond words. I must thank you again for your generous help.
You are supposed to write a thank-you note to your friend Nancy to thank for her hospitality when you were in Shanghai.
July 9, 2011 Dear Nancy, I am writing to convey my thanks for your hospitality. Without your kindness, I couldn’t have enjoyed my stay in Shanghai so much. The dinner we had in your house was like a banquet. I like every dish that you cooked. I am also deeply impressed by the pictures you took of me when we were having a tour around Shanghai. The night view was spectacular and I am sure they will be the most memorable experience of my visit to China. Again, please accept my heartfelt thanks for what you have done for me. Yours sincerely, Lily
Dear______ ， I am writing to extend my sincere gratitude for __________________ （ issue). If it had not been for your assistance in __________________ （ what is the help), I would have been________________ （ consequence without help). ……… Again ， I would like to express my warm thanks to you ！ Please accept my gratitude. Yours sincerely Li Ming