1、 WritingLetter of Apology By Victoria Wei第1页2第2页3Two kinds of Letter of Apology a personal apology lettera business apology letter第3页4Task 1 Appreciate a letter of apology then figure out the following questions.1.How many parts does an apology letter usually consist of?通常来说,道歉信由几个部分组成?2.What does e
2、ach part deal with?每个部分内容是关于什么?第4页5 Dear Anne,Thank you for your invitation to dinner at your home tomorrow evening.Unfortunately,it is much to my regret that I cannot join you and your family,because I will be fully occupied then for an important exam coming the day after tomorrow.I feel terribly s
3、orry for missing the chance of such a happy get-together,and I hope that all of you enjoy a good time.Is it possible for you and me to have a private meeting afterward?If so,please dont hesitate to drop me a line about your preferable date.I do long for a pleasant chat with you.Please allow me to sa
4、y sorry again.yours,Li Hua第5页6 Dear Anne,Thank you for your invitation to dinner at your home tomorrow evening.Unfortunately,it is much to my regret that I cannot join you and your family,because I will be fully occupied then for an important exam coming the day after tomorrow.I feel terribly sorry
5、for missing the chance of such a happy get-together,and I hope that all of you enjoy a good time.Is it possible for you and me to have a private meeting afterward?If so,please dont hesitate to drop me a line about your preferable date.I do long for a pleasant chat with you.Please allow me to say sor
6、ry again.yours,Li Hua1.表示歉意 2.说明详细原因 3.提出补救方法 4.再次致歉、希望得到了解 第6页73.提出补救方法提出补救方法 2.说明详细原因说明详细原因道歉信写作4步走写信普通要求写信普通要求1.内容要简单内容要简单对于题中所给内容:全方面对于题中所给内容:全方面对于自己发挥内容:简单对于自己发挥内容:简单写熟悉,会写!写熟悉,会写!2.结构要清楚结构要清楚开头段:开头段:中间段:中间段:结尾段结尾段:3.语言要精彩语言要精彩:4.注意内容之间连接注意内容之间连接1.表示歉意表示歉意总结提升总结提升4.再次致歉望了解再次致歉望了解造句能力+高分套话第7页8Ba
7、sic structure and expressions第一段:简明说明写信目标,为自己过失表示歉意,希望得到对方谅解。道歉表示:1.I feel sorry for my failure to 2.I am awfully sorry that I cannot 3.I am very sorry for 4.I am writing to express my sincere apology for my 5.I regret to inform you that I am unable to 6.I feel guilty for what I have done to you.pic
8、k you up at the airportattend your party.my rudeness/thoughtlessness/bad manners.第8页9第二段:详细说明当初情况,解释原因,语气要诚恳。1.Now let me explain what happened to me that day.2.I had intended to 3.I am afraid what I have done has caused much inconvenience to you.4.I am to blame for this silly mistake.5.Please forgi
9、ve me for a stupid choice of words.6.I feel awfully sorry about it and want you to know what happened.第9页10第三段:提出补救方法,详细提出自己想法,希望能填补过失,消除误会。1.In order to remove our misunderstanding,I would like to invite.2.To make up for my fault,I will,3.To compensate for your loss,I decide to.4.I wish you could g
10、ive me a chance to make up for my fault.5.I hope the settlement of this matter can meet your wishes.第10页11第四段:再次表示歉意,愿意为此负责,希望以后不再出现类似不愉快事件。1.Please accept my most cordial apology again.2.I promise that I will never make such a stupid mistake again.3.I assure you that it will never happen again.4.I
11、sincerely hope you can understand my situation/think in my position and accept my apologies.5.Once again,Im sorry for any inconvenience caused/you have sustained.第11页12道歉信模板一Dear Bob,I am truly sorry that _(道歉原因).The reason is that_(介绍原因).Once again,I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.Hope you c
12、an accept my apologies and understand my situation.Yours sincerely,Li Hua第12页13道歉信模板二Dear Bob,I am excessively sorry to say/tell you that _(道歉是由).Now,I am writing you this letter of apology to show my deep regret.Please accept my sincere apology.I hope you will understand me and excuse me for _(请求对方
13、原谅事由).The reason for my delay/absence was that _(过失原因).I had no way out because _(自己当初外境和情况).Therefore,its not in my power to _(过失造成结果).Naturally,I want to suggest_(提议下次实现愿望).Yours sincerely,Li Hua第13页14 假设你是李华,你国际学校朋友Paul邀请你下个星期天去他们学校参加文化交流活动并介绍中国传统绘画,不过你爷爷生病住院,不得不谢绝他邀请。请依据下面关键点给Paul用英语写一封信。关键点:1.谢
14、绝Paul邀请 2.说明你理由 3.推荐你同学Anna参加 注意:1.字数100左右 2.能够适当增加细节,让行文连贯 3.开头,结尾已给出(不计入你所写字数)Ps:介绍中国传统绘画:introduce traditional Chinese paintingDear Paul,Thank you very much for your invitation._ _ Yours,Li Hua第14页15Dear Paul,Thank you very much for your invitation.I would love to accept it and take this opportun
15、ity to introduce traditional Chinese painting to foreign friends,but I am sorry to inform you that I cant.My grandpa is seriously ill in hospital and I have to attend him.As for the introduction speech,I strongly recommend my friend Anna,who is the most suitable choice to take my place next Sunday.S
16、he began to learn painting at an early age and has a good knowledge of traditional Chinese painting,which,combined with her active personality and perfect spoken English,will help make your activity a success.Sorry again for any inconvenience caused by my absence and all the best wishes to you.Yours
17、,Li Hua 第15页16 Thank you very much for your invitation.From your letter,I know that you want me to introduce traditional Chinese painting.I really want to accept it from the bottom of my heart,but I am terribly sorry to tell you that I cant.My grandpa has been ill in hospital these days.On account o
18、f this,I have to go to the hospital to attend to him.As for the introduction speech,I strongly recommend that my classmate Anna should take the place to make it.As an excellent student,Anna has a good knowledge of traditional Chinese painting.What is more,she can speak fluent English,which makes it
19、possible for to receive many prizes in different speech.Therefore,I believe that she is equal to the job and you will be satisfied with her.Sorry again for my absence and I hope you can succeed in holding the activity.第16页17 I would love to join in the activity to introduce traditional Chinese paint
20、ing to foreign friends,but I regret to inform you that I cant.My grandpa is seriously ill and I have to care for him.Considering the fact that you want someone to make the introduction speech,I strongly recommend my classmate Anna should give it instead of me.As far as I know,she has got the hang of
21、 much knowledge about traditional Chinese painting.Besides,she is so out-going a girl that I am sure she will leave a deep impression on you.Furthermore,what is the most important is that she is fluent in English and good at communicating with others.I am sure that she will bring a great surprise to all people present at the speech.I hope you can have a good time during the activity.第17页