1. LOGO Practical Writing 英语应用文写作 付检新 应用外语系旅游英语教研室

2. Company Logo Unit 2 Letters making and responding to a request  Teaching Objectives: By the end of the unit, Students will be able to ： Write letters making and responding to a request.  Focus on & Difficulties: Expressions for letters making and responding to a request

3. Company Logo Contents  Step 1 Brief Introduction  Step 2 Writing tips  Step 3 Samples  Step 4 Expressions  Step 5 Responding to a request  Step 6 Practice

4. Company Logo Brief Introduction  What is a request lette ? A request letter is used to make a request for help or support and hope the addressee satisfy the request.  Why request letter ? With an effective request letter you may accomplish many worthwhile endeavors …

5. Company Logo Writing tips  Structure and contents of the body 1.Introduce yourself and state the purpose of your letter 2.Explain your reasons 3.Express your gratitude and expect a reply  Writing tips 1.Be clear 2.Be specific 3.Be brief 4.Be courteous 5.Include your contact information

6. Company Logo Sample Dear Ms. Taylor, Mr. Smith recommended that I contact you and request an interview. I have recently graduated from Hunan University with a degree in Business English. I am very interested in import and export business and would appreciate having the opportunity to discuss any openings you may have in this area. I have enclosed my resume for your review and will look forward to meeting you. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours,

7. Company Logo Expressions for making a request  I am writing in the hope of your assistance to…  I am wondering if you could spare some time to…  Could you please do me the favor of… For more expressions, refer to the text book p86

8. Company Logo Responding to a request  Writing tips 1 、感谢对方来函，或指出所回复的来函 （不妨重复对方的请求）； 2 、解答对方的问题； 3 、若无法满足请求，解释清楚，或提出相关建议。  Expressions for responding to a request Refer to P90

9. Company Logo Practice  Directions: You are preparing for your graduation thesis and are in urgent need of some reference materials. Write a letter to the National Library and ask for their help. Provide detailed information, and method of delivery and payment.

10. Company Logo Homework  Directions: Write a letter of request with the information given at p91