2. Unit four New Horizon English Course Section C Writing Notes (2)

3. Unit four About Notes Sample reading Useful terms Exercise CONTENTS CONTENTS

4. Unit four The informal note is a kind of simple letter form. Its content is brief, the characters compact, and addressing formatted. In order to leave a message, or ask someone to pass it on, the writer seldom uses envelopes in most informal notes. Informal notes include inquiries, instruction seeking, and notices, etc. About Notes

5. Unit four Sample reading Please read and understand the following sample notes. 1. Asking for Sick Leave Nov. 27, 2004 Dear Mr. Wu, I’m seriously ill today and cannot come to class. I’m writing to ask for sick leave of two days. Your student Li Jing

6. Unit four Sample reading 2. Writing a Message Jim: 1. Allen called. Wants a meeting at 11:00 tomorrow. 2. Forbes calling at about 3:00 tomorrow. 3. Remember to phone IBM. Alison 3. Dating Dear Shao Hua, I shall feel obliged if you favour me with a call at your earliest convenience. Yours truly, D. F. Jiang

7. Unit four Useful terms There are various types of notes in everyday life. The section includes four of them indicating what information should be included in these kinds of notes. 1. Asking for leave Intention: I want/need/am sorry to apply/ask for one day/one week/ten days’ leave from Sept. 3 to... Reason:..., and I have to/need to/plan to..., for/because... Appeal: Wish for your allowance 2. Invitation For what purpose/activity? What time? Where to meet? Any need to contact?

8. Unit four Useful patterns 3. Apology Apologizing: I am sorry.../I do apologize for...; I also feel worried and anxious in my heart. Reason: The fact is that...; When..., I simply forgot... Compensation: I hope you know how sorry I am...; Should I make a visit to you...; I would like to... 4. Borrowing Appeal: I wonder if I could/May I/could I borrow... Reason for the borrowing Promise of return: I promise that...

9. Unit four 1. Fill in the following notes according to the information given below in Chinese. 写一张电话留言，告诉查尔斯 先生，安娜打来电话，说她明 天下午前往纽约，请他回电话。 Exercises

10. Unit four Exercises Charles: Anna called, saying she was leaving for New York tomorrow afternoon. Asked you to call back. Jones

11. Unit four THANK YOU The End