1、Unit 2 LettersLesson 1 A brief Introduction to LettersLesson 2 The Basic Structure of LettersLesson 3 Letters for Various OccasionsEnglsih Practical WritingLooking AheadApproaching the TopicReady to WriteMy WritingFurther PracticeSelf-assessmentLesson 1 A Brief Introduction to LettersEnglsih Practic
2、al WritingLooking Ahead(Aims and Contents)Get to know the format of a letter.Learn to state your purpose clearly in a letter.Get to know the different styles of a personal letter and a business letter.Write personal letters and business letters correctly.Englsih Practical WritingApproaching the Topi
3、cExercises 1-3(Pp.14-16)1.What are some of the reasons for writing a letter?inquireinformcomplainkeep in touch thank apply Englsih Practical WritingApproaching the Topic2.Read the following sentences and decide on its purpose.1)I have been in Nanjing University for two weeks and Im still quite excit
4、ed about everything around me._ from a letter of complaint_ from a letter to a friend with personal news_ from a letter of invitation_ from a letter to apply for a job_ from a letter of congratulations_ from a letter of apology_ from a letter to give thanks Englsih Practical Writing2)As a result of
5、such extremely poor service,I will never visit your restaurant again._ from a letter of complaint_ from a letter to a friend with personal news_ from a letter of invitation_ from a letter to apply for a job_ from a letter of congratulations_ from a letter of apology_ from a letter to give thanks Eng
6、lsih Practical Writing3)We are having a birthday party for Kate on Wednesday night.She would be very glad if you could come._ from a letter of complaint_ from a letter to a friend with personal news_ from a letter of invitation_ from a letter to apply for a job_ from a letter of congratulations_ fro
7、m a letter of apology_ from a letter to give thanks Englsih Practical Writing4)Thank you very much for the recorder you bought me.It is the best birthday gift I have received in my life._ from a letter of complaint_ from a letter to a friend with personal news_ from a letter of invitation_ from a le
8、tter to apply for a job_ from a letter of congratulations_ from a letter of apology_ from a letter to give thanks Englsih Practical Writing5)Could you please forgive me for having lost the dictionary you lent me a week ago?_ from a letter of complaint_ from a letter to a friend with personal news_ f
9、rom a letter of invitation_ from a letter to apply for a job_ from a letter of congratulations_ from a letter of apology_ from a letter to give thanks Englsih Practical Writing6)You have no idea how happy I was when I learnt you were admitted by Beijing University.Congratulations!And I am so proud t
10、o have a friend like you._ from a letter of complaint_ from a letter to a friend with personal news_ from a letter of invitation_ from a letter to apply for a job_ from a letter of congratulations_ from a letter of apology_ from a letter to give thanks Englsih Practical Writing7)I am writing to appl
11、y for the job you advertised in Chongqing Evening._ from a letter of complaint_ from a letter to a friend with personal news_ from a letter of invitation_ from a letter to apply for a job_ from a letter of congratulations_ from a letter of apology_ from a letter to give thanks Englsih Practical Writ
12、ingApproaching the Topic3.Read the following letters and answer the questions.3rd Oct.,2003Dear Jenny,How are you?I heard that you are still looking for a job.And this morning I came across John Smith,an old friend of mine,who told me that his secretary is leaving.Why not write a letter to him for t
13、he job.Good lick to you.Best WishesLove,SusanP.S.Heres Johns address:10/9/2003Dear John,My aunt Susan told me that you are looking for a secretary.Is that true?I want this job very much.And Ill work deadly hard if you give me the chance to try.Love,JennyEnglsih Practical WritingReady to Writeu Learn
14、ing FocusLetters are divided into personal letters and business letters.Before writing a letter,remember to ask yourself:for whom is the letter intended and for what purpose.In writing a personal letter,you may have a very casual and informal style,just like talking to a friend.And you dont have to
15、care much about the form of the letter.As for business letters you should adopt a more formal style,and the format is also different.Englsih Practical WritinguExercises on PP.17-181.Choose the appropriate sentence from Sentences to choose to fill in each of the blanks in the two letters.Letter 1135
16、East 45 Ave.Philadelphia Jan.25,2003Dear Sir or Madam,1)A.The service was excellent and the food delicious!2)B.I wonder if I mislaid a pair of sunglasses in the drawer of the room I stayed last weekend.3)B .4)A .I look forward to hearing from you.5)A .6)A ,Jackie HigginsEnglsih Practical WritingJan.
17、25,2003Dear Jimmy,1)Thanks a lot for having me to stay in your place.I had a wonderful time.2)Could you do something for me?I think if I left behind my sunglasses in the drawer of the room I stayed.3)Would you mind having a look for me?4)Thanks again.It was lovely to see you and your family.5)See yo
18、u again soon.6)Love,JackieLetter 2Englsih Practical Writing2.Compare the two letters and complete the exercise and again reflect the differences between a personal letter and a business letter.Both letters are written by the same person for the same purpose,and having almost the same contents,but,th
19、e style of writing are _(different,same).The letter to the hotel is a _(business letter,personal letter),therefore is more _(formal,informal)and polite,while the latter is written to a friend,so it is quite _(formal,casual).differentbusiness letterformalcasualEnglsih Practical WritingMy WritingEleve
20、n-year-old Joan bought a pair of new jeans,but after she went back home,she found a hole in it!When she telephoned to ask for her money back,the manager asked her to write in,explaining her reasons.Help Joan write a letter to the manager.Englsih Practical WritingStep 1 Decide which you are going to
21、write,a business letter or a personal letter.Step 2 List the purposes or reasons for writing the letter.Step 3 Choose the correct format for the letter.Step 4 Draft the letter.Step 5 Find out the errors and try to correct them.Englsih Practical WritingMy Writing参考答案18th December,2003Dear Mr.Manager,
22、Im writing to complain about the pair of jeans that I bought from your company on last Saturday.The reason why I am not satisfied is that I found a hole in the pocket after I came back home the very day I bought the jeans.The hole is quite small so I failed to find it when I bought the trousers.As y
23、our company is a renowned one I believe that I can either get my money back or get my jeans changed immediately.I hope you will solve the matter right at once.I am waiting for your reply.Yours faithfully,JoanEnglsih Practical WritingFurther PracticeRead and enjoy the letters sent to Santa Clause by children of all ages on Page 19.Englsih Practical WritingSelf-assessmentReflect yourself，encourage yourself,and improve yourself!Englsih Practical Writing
