英语书信格式或便条格式

第一篇：英语书信格式或便条格式

(一)英文书信的组成部分

英文书信一般由六部分组成。即：信头（Heading）、信内地址（Inside Address），称呼（Salutation），正文（Body of Letter）、结束语（Complimentary Close）、署名（Signature），有时在书信后面还有附言（Postscript）、附件（Enclosure），这得视具体情况而定。下面将分别说明。

1.信头（Heading）

信头是指写信人的地址和写信日期，一般写在或打在第一面信纸的右上角，先写地址再写日期，地址的写法是从小到大，先写门牌号、路号，再写区名、市名、省名，最后写国名。时间的写法对英国人和美国人而言是不同的。英国人习惯按日、月、年的顺序写，而美国人习惯按月、日、年的顺序写。例如： 英式：1st October，1999 美式：October 1，1999 在使用前一种形式时，月和年之间的逗号可用可不用，但是在后一种形式中，必需要使用逗号。

信头的写法有缩进式和齐头式。缩进式每行开头向右缩进一两个字母；齐头式左边对齐排列，如下所示： 缩进式 Wang Ming Dept.of Chemical Engineering Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116023 Liaoning Province P.R.China 齐头式 Wang Ming Dept.of Chemical Engineering Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116023 Liaoning Province P.R.China 2.信内地址（Inside Address）

信内地址要写出收信人的姓名和地址。一般给比较生疏的亲友的信和公事信件要写出信内地址，而熟悉朋友可以省去这一步骤。信内地址写出在日期下一两行的左上角，第一行写收信人的称呼姓名，然后写出地址。地质也是从小到大写出，分缩进式和齐头式两种。例如： 缩进式 The President Oxford University England 齐头式 Jiang Bin 64Heping Road P.R.China 3.称呼（Salutation）

称呼是对收信人的称谓。在信内地址下一两行处顶格写起，自成一行。末尾用逗号或冒号。（1）当给一位熟悉的人写信时可以用Dear 或是My Dear。在英国，My Dear 比Dear亲切，而在美国，Dear比My Dear 亲切。

（2）当给一位你不知婚否的女性写信时，可以用Ms.……，这是指“……女士”。

（3）在给不熟悉的人写信时，可以用Dear sir, Dear Madam, Dear sirs, Gentleman 等等。4正文（Body of Letter）

正文是一封信的主体部分。通常在称呼的下一行写出。正文也可采用齐头式或缩进式的方法。齐头式是反映每段开头一行和后面行并齐。缩进式是指每段的第一行向右缩进几个字母。信笺讲究简洁、效率。开头几句简单地寒暄后就不如正题，在结尾处要有祝愿和敬语。常用的开头语有：

I have received your letter of July Ist.7月1 日来信已经收悉。I have the pleasure to tell you that …….很高兴告诉你……。

I am very much delighted to receive your letter.非常高兴收到你的来信。It is my honor to inform you that ……很荣幸告诉你……。常用的结束套话有：

I am looking forward to hearing from you 盼早日回信。Wish best regards.祝好。

Thank you for your help 感谢你的帮助！

Wish my best wishes for your success.祝你成功。Wishing you a happy holiday.祝假日愉快！

Hoping to hear from you soon.希望能尽快收到你的回信。５结束语（Complimentary Close）

结束语在正文之后隔一两行的偏右方开始写出。开头字母用大写，以后的字母用小写，最后一个词后面用逗句。常用的结束语有： 一般非正式的关系： Yours sincerely, Yours truly, Yours faithfully, Most sincerely, Faithfully yours, 亲密的关系： Love, Yours love, Yours Affectionately, With love, Lovingly yours, Yours ever, 上级和长者： Yours respectfully, Faithfully yours, ６署名（Signature）

在结束语的下方是签名，先手写出，再打出来。如果收信人不认识写出信人，可以在署名前用括号标出Mr.、Miss或Ms。在名称下面可注上头衔。如： Yours sincerely, Lucy Blake(手写)Lucy Blake(Miss)(打印)Sales Manager ７附言（Postscript）,附件（Enclosure）

在信件正文写作时可能漏掉了某些事，或临时发生了某事需要补充时，可以在信下面左下方写出上P.S.如果随信有附件可在爱左下端注明。如： Enclosure:1.Invoice(发票)2.Resume(个人简历)

（二）英文书信实例 上面介绍了英文写信的主要组成部分以及各部分的写作特点，接下来我们将提供五种英文书信的范例。１祝贺信

当朋友有了喜事，如结婚、高升、获奖的时候，你可以向他写出一封祝贺信，表达你的嘱咐与恭贺。例文１

Mechanical Engineering Department Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116023 Liaoning,China November28,1999 Mr.WangXiming Mechanical Engineering Department Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Mass.02139 U.S.A.Dear Mr.Wang, Thank you for your letter of November 3,1999.I am sorry not to have written back earlier but time seems to pass so quickly.I learnt from your letter that you had received you master's degree.I would like to congratulate you on your splendid success.In this letter I am bringing you a piece of good news：your wife gave a birth of a boy last week and she ins in good health now.The baby weighed eight jin at birth.Yesterday my wife and some other neighbors went to the hospital to see your wife and to congratulate her on the birth.She told them that she had been nursed with the best care since she was in hospital.Now I'm taking the Visiting School Test in Beijing.If I pass the examination, I'll leave for America soon.If not, I'll wait for another chance.I've never been to the U.S.A., and I know little about the institutions and customs there.I hope that you will write to me and tell me more about them.With best regards to you and your classmates.Yours sincerely, Zhang Jiao 2 感谢信

当别人帮了你一个忙时，你应该给他写封信，以示感激。例文２ Dear John: Thank you very much for the nice birthday present you have sent me!I have been longing for a dictionary for a long time.It will surly be very helpful to my study.It's very nice of you to remember my birthday.I'll make good use of the dictionary and I'll think of you with gratitude and affection every time I use it.Love, Sally 3邀请信

当邀请某位朋友参加活动，如交游、宴会时，可以写一封邀请信。信的语气应该谦逊，热情。例文３ Dear Mr.Clark: We are wondering if you and Mrs.Clark want to have supper with us on Friday, January 21st at seven o'clock? James and I are looking forward with great pleasure to seeing you and Mrs.Clark.We do hope you can come.Sincerely yours, Lucy Wheeler 4 申请信

当申请一项工作，或是申请一个学校留学时，都应该使用申请信。申请信应该简洁、明确、如实地反映你的才能、成绩、愿望和目标。例文４

下面是一封申请留学的书信：

The Department of Civil Engineering Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116023 Liaoning Province P.R.China November 20,1999 Prof.Steeve Hunter The Dept.Of Civil Engineering **** University New Your, NY 10017 U.S.A Dear Professor Steeve Hunter, I have for many years cherished the hope of studying civil engineering under your personal guidance as a graduate student in your university, to which your name has added so much luster.I was enrolled to study civil engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering Of Zhejiang University in September 1992.I graduated from Zhejiang University in July 1996.And ever since my graduation, I have been teaching in the Department of Civil Engineering of Dalian University of Technology.If you could tell the necessany procedure of taking the graduate course of your department, I will be very grateful to you.I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.Sincerely yours, Zhao Hui(手写)Zhao Hui（打印）补充回答： 经典范文： Dear My Friend, How are you? Do you want to know about my English study?OK,I will tell you.I study English at Sunday afternoon at two o'clock.I study JianQiao English.And,last Saterday I took part in the Public English Test.I think I can pass.And,next Monday,my school will have an English words test.I want to take part in.I am sure,I can win.Well,it's late.In the end of my letter,I put my best wishes for you!Please write to me soon!Yours, Jackyanbo

便笺（便条）和短信

一、概述

便条也是书信的一种形式。它的特点是内容简短，主要有临时性的询问、留言、通知、要求等。跟正规书信相比，便条的语言比较口头化，比如要通知某事只需这样开头：Just a line to tell you that...而无须像正规书信那样This is to inform you that...开头。另外，在便条中常出现省略现象，例如：“key to back door is under mat.”或者“key to back door under mat.”(后门钥匙在垫子下面)代之以“The key to the back door is under the mat.”。

结束时也无需结尾礼词，只需写上写便条者姓名。如果是关系比较近的人，则只需写上姓或名。

便条的日期通常写在右上角。一般只写上星期几或者星期几上午或下午，也可写上午、下午的具体时刻。日常应用中，写上几月几日的也很普遍。但一般不写年份，因为便条的内容多半是当日或近日内要办的事情。写便条时，不得事先准备，因此无固定格式，大多用手写。

二、注意事项

1.词句简洁，尽量避免应酬语和各种敬词

2.切忌内容空洞、言不达意。

三、分类举例

1）请假（Asking for Leave）

例1

Directions:You are about to write a Business Leave Note of about 100 words.Please describe these information clearly.1)the reason you ask for the leave

2)the time and how long you will leave

Class 4, Grade 3

Aug.22nd

To Department Office

Secretary Li，I’m sorry to apply for ten day’s leave from the Aug.23rd to sept, 3rd instant.As I have to leave with the time is urgent.My father now in the hospital is badly ill.I have to go to see him and take care of him for a few days.You know I’m the only child in my family.Of course I will show you the telegram about my fathers illness which is recieved from my mother to support my application.As concern as the missed lessons during my absence, I promise I will do my best to catch them on after I come back to the campus.Wish for your allowance.Yours respectfully

×××

*本文是一封请假条，一般我们要向上级或老师请假，通常用的是ack for leave这个短语，请三天假可写作：ask for three days’ leave;因病请假则是ask for sick leave.leave在这里是名词用法，文中用的短语是apply for意为“申请”，含有更加郑重的意味，常用于下级对上级或晚辈对长辈的书面语中，“Only child”意为“独生子女”相应的，“独生女”译作“only daughter”而“独生子”译作“only son”.As concern as.后面跟名词性结构，意为“涉及到，至于”与Concerning同意，两者可以互换。

2)约请(Invitation)

例

Directions:You have a ticket to the Russian National Ballet Troupe, which is visiting and you want to give it to your friend Alice.Write a note to her and say:

1)the time of the show，2)the place where you will wait for her

You should write about 100 words.Sunday

Dear Alice，Here is a piece of good news for you.The Russian National Ballet Troupe, which is now on a visit in Beijing, will give a performance in the Beijing Grand Theater tomorrow evening.I am sure that you will be happy to watch it.Here I leave you an admission card.The performance will begin at seven o’clock sharp.I will wait for you at the theater entrance.Please let me know whether you are prevented from coming or not.×××

* 约朋友一起去看戏，可是朋友不在家，只好留下票子和一张便条，但又怕朋友来不了，所以在便条最后特地写上“如果你来不了，告诉我一声”（Please let me know whether you are prevented from coming）此文的wait for也可以用expect 代替。

3)道歉（Apology）

人非圣贤，孰能无过。在社会交往中，人们常常会出现一些疏忽、过失等。如果发生此类事情，就会给对方带来麻烦和不便。为了避免误解，不影响感情，在这种情况下，应写信给对方予以解释，以请求谅解。

此类信要写得及时，态度要诚恳，用词需谦逊。一般在信一开始就向对方表示歉意或内疚，然后说明原因并提出补救的办法。

例1

Directions: You have missed a date of your friend, now you have to write a letter for appologization in about 100 words.May 20th

Dear Lily，I am sorry I missed seeing you yesterday.I know that you must have been disappointed.I also feel worried and anxious in my heart.The fact is that my manager at the last moment asked me to prepare a urgent plan while I could not get to a phone to call you and yesterday I have worked late until about 8:30 p.m.I am terribly sorry.However, I would like to ask you out this weekend to make up for yesterday.Please give me a chance and I am waiting for your reply.×××

* 临时有事未能赴约，一定要把事情解释清楚并真诚的道歉，最好能有弥补（to make up），就像这封信里所说的那样，邀请对方周末再碰头（I would like to ask you out this weekend）注意英文句子you must have been disappointed中情态动词的用法：情态动词+完成时态，表示过去行为。这句话应该理解为“你当时一定感到很失望”。

例2

Directions: You have received a invitation from your friend, but you have already had some guests in your house.Please express the reason you can’t go clearly in about 100 words.6.April

Dear Lucy，I do appologize for having to send this letter about Saturday night.When I accepted your invitation, I simply forgot that Saturday was a holiday and that my own guests were not leaving until Sunday morning.It is difficult for me to make a choice.Though I also wonder to meet you very much.I could not very well go out by myself and leave the guests at my home.I hope you know how sorry I am not to be with you this Saturday.Should I make a visit to you in my other spare time?

Thank you very much.×××

* 自己家里有客人，自然不方便再接受别人邀请去做客所以可以明正言顺的表示拒绝或可另约时间。英文要强调谓语动词，可以加上助动词，例如：

I do apologize for being late.He did come yesterday.例3

Directions: You are already have a date with your friend but suddenly have another thing to do and you have to tell your friend that you can’t go.Express your reason clearly in about 100 words.Monday 9:00 a.m

Dear Jane，I am sorry to tell you that I won’t be able to come this afternoon because I have to go to the airport at 2:00 p.m.to meet an overseas visitor from Australia.I really have kept our datd in my mind all these days, however, I received my boss’ e-mail this morning, he asked me to go to the airport to meet one of his friends from abroad, it’s suddenly and urgent and I must go.Please forgive me.Would you please ring me up to make another time?

Many thanks.×××

* 因有事而不能赴约，只能另约时间（to make或to fix another time）。写信人Bluce很可能是英国人，因为他把“打电话”说成to ring somebody up，美国人通常说to call somebody。英国人打电话还可以说 to give somebody a ring，不要错以为别人要送你个戒指。与别人已经定好的约会却临时不能赴约时，应说明原因并诚恳地道歉，以期获得别人的谅解。

4）借物(Borrowing)

例

Directions:You are going to write a note for borrowing sth.please deseribe these information clearly.1)the thing you ask

2)detailed what you are going to do with it.3)how long will you take it.Tuesday

Dear Xiao Wang:

I wonder if I could borrow your electronic dictionary for a few days.Now I am translating some important articles.There are many new words which I have to look up the dictionary usually.I just have a paper dictionary but of course it’s not as convenient as the electronic one, which has a bad effect upon my velocity of my translating.So I think your electonic dictionary is more suitable for me to complete my work.I promise that I must be very careful of your dictionary and make no damage done on it.Thank you very much!

Yours ever

×××

*字典是我们日常生活中常用的学习工具，但是千万不能直接从字面上认为“查字典”就是“check the dictionary”，而应该用“look up”这个固定短语来表达。

“影响……”有一个很地道的短语。“have effect upon/on”,后面接受影响的人或物，如果是积极影响就在have和effect之间加a good，反之，就加“a bad”其他的形容词例如great，remarkable也可以用来修饰effect，此词在这里是名词。

5）回复友人问侯(Reply for Regards)

例

Directions:You have just had a operation, and received a note of regards from your friend Jenny.Now please write a reply to her to tell her your current situation.You should write about 100 words.Jan.8th.Dear Jenny，Thanks for your letter of sympthy I received the day before yesterday.The operation on my leg was a wonderful success.You know I had been suffering a lot from my leg since my childhood.The operation removed the cause of trouble.It is quite worth having the operation.I am daily recovering from my illness.I’m confident I will soon be in the office again after proper treatment.Thank you for kind wishes.My best wishes to all your family

×××

*这是对好友问侯便条的回复。形式简单，内容明了。过去完成进行时“I had been suffering…my childhood”表示动作从过去一直持续到现在。

例2

Directions:Your father is seriously ill, and you want to go back home.Write a note to the secretary and it should include.1)the cause for leaving;

2)the days: from 16th to 21 st;

3)Catch on the lesson after returning school.July 5th

Dear Miss Huang，My sister called me last night, and she said that my father is dangerously ill.I beg to apply for seven days’ leave of absence from 16th to 21st instant, in order that I can see my beloved father.I should be much obliged if you would grant me my application.As regards the lessons to be missed during my absence, I will do my best to make up for them as soon as I get back from home.Sincerely yours，×××

第二篇：英语书信

英文信件格式

英语信件的种类比较多，有一般信件，邀请信，推荐信等。但几乎所有信件的格式都大同小异。书写英语信件要注意下面几点：

（一）英语书信结构、书写款式及要求：

1．书信结构

英语书信结构一般有以下几个部分组成：

1）信封（envelope）。英语的信封和中文的一样，有三部分组成，即发信人地址、收信人地址和邮票。只不过英语信封的格式除了邮票所贴的位置（信封的右上角）和中文的一样外，英语信封上要写的发信人和收信人的地址和中文的大不一样。发信人的地址应写在信封的左上角，收信人的地址应写在信封偏中右偏下处，如下：

2）信头(heading)，即写发信人的地址和日期（右上角）。3）信内姓名地址(inside address)，即写收信人的姓名和地址（左上角）。

4）称呼(salutation)，即写对收信人的尊称（一般用Dear Mr.„ ,;Dear Madam Helen,;Dear Miss„,;Dear John,;Dear Professor Smith,等）。称呼直接写在收信人地址的正下方，中间空一至二行。称呼后面的标点一般只能用逗号。以上信头、信内姓名和地址三部分的结构如下：

注：如果是相当熟悉和随便的朋友之间，因为彼此都知道对方的地址，故信头和信内的地址常常省略。

5）正文(body)，即信件内的主要内容。正文第一句句子一般和称呼之间空一至二行。

6）信尾客套语(complimentary close)，即写信人在信的右（或左）下角，写上表示自己对收 信人一种礼貌客气的谦称。一般有Sincerely,;Sincerely yours,;Yours sincerely,;Friendly

yours,;Truly yours,;Yours truly,;Cordially yours,;Yours cordially,等。

7）信尾签名(signature)，即亲笔签上写信人自己的姓名。如果是用打字机或电脑写的信，在写信人签名的上方，同样应该打上写信人的姓名。

除以上七个部分外，有时一些英语书信还包括：（1）附件(Enclosure)，以Enc.表示，如“附有。。。证明”应写为Enc„Certificate；（2）再启(Postscript)，以P.S.表示；（3）抄送件(Carbon Copy to„)，以c.c.表示，说明一式多份抄送其他有关人员。这些都是次要的补充部分。P.S.主要在私人信件中使用，事务信件中应避免使用，以免造成写信人粗心大意的印象。Enc.和c.c.大都用在商贸信函中。

2．书写款式

英语书信的款式一般有两种：齐头式(Block Style)和折衷式(Semi-Block Style)。齐头式常常在商贸、官方以及一些正式的信件中使用，以显示信件内容的严肃性，真实性，可靠性。而折衷式则显的比较随便，主要用于家人、朋友、私人之间来往的信件。如果两人之间不是第一次通信，相互比较了解，可以省略信内的双方地址。以下分别介绍齐头式和折衷式信件两种款式。

A: 齐头式信件款式：（范文 1。）

注：用齐头式信件写信，其正文与称呼之间空一至二行。每段的第一句句子不需要空

格，但段与段之间需要空一至二行。齐头式信件的信尾客套话和签名可以有两种款式。第一种写在左下方，这是最常用也是最正式的。另外也可以写在右下方，这种形式则表示写信人与收信人之间的关系比较熟悉随便。下面是另一种齐头式信件的格式。

齐头式信件款式：（范文 2。）

B: 折衷式信件款式： 用折衷式书写信件，其正文与称呼之间空一至二行。第一段第一句的第一个单词必须在Dear称呼的直接下面。以后每段开头都要与第一段第一个字对齐。信尾的客套话和签名都写在右下方。朋友之间写信一般都使用折衷式，而且称呼与正文之间一般不空行。具体款式和要求参见后面的一些信件。以下是一封折衷式信件。

3．信件书写要求：

写英语信件一般可以使用打字机、电脑，朋友之间比较随便的信件也可以用钢笔、圆珠笔甚至彩色笔，但不宜用铅笔。不管你用什么形式书写，一些重要的信件，签名处必须用深蓝色或黑色墨水笔签名。

（二）各类常用信件

1）感谢信

2）祝贺信

3）邀请信

4）一般信件

5）商业信件

6）求学信

第三篇：英语书信（推荐）

）感谢信

October 5, 2002

Dear Mike,Your letter and package reached me yesterday.You really give me a great surprise.I was wondering what was in such a nice package until I carefully opened it and found that you sent me an attractive present for my birthday.Thank you very much for your kindness, and I like the present, which will give me pleasure for a long time to come.Again it is thoughtful of you to send me the present on my birthday.Yesterday evening my colleagues held a birthday party for me, including John Liu---I think you can remember---a nice tall boy, who invited you and I to his birthday last October.We enjoyed ourselves, and all of us mentioned your stay with us.We hope that you will come to China soon, if possible.Please accept my sincere thanks and best wishes.Yours,Peter Wang

2）祝贺信

May 16, 2003

Dear Mr.Blake,Thank you for informing us your new house address.It is fantastic that you have at last a house of your own, which, as explained, is located in a sea site city.I can imaginer that you are now enjoying your life and work, and you can entertain yourselves in such a big house.When I told the news to Peter Li, James Wang and Nancy Zhang, the girl who always wears a long hair, and went to Beijing with us last year, they all wish you to send us some pictures of your new house.We hope that when we go on errand in America next year, we can pay a visit to your family.Then we are sure to have a nice gathering.This morning, Peter and I went to an art gallery to pick up an oil painting with a beauty spot of China’s southern part as a token of our hearty congratulations.We hope it can add up to your decorations wherever you like, and we also wish you will like it.Yours sincerely,William Fang

3）邀请信

April 5, 2002

Dear Mr.Brian,Thank you for your letter of March 20.As Spring---the best season of a year---has come, everything is nice here.The weather is always fine and comfortable, trees become green and various kinds of flowers are in blossom.We, therefore, invite you to visit our city from April 28 to May 5.If you accept our invitation, please inform us in detail of the number of your people, their names, and your suggestions of your visit.We will try our best to arrange everything according to your plan, and we hope that you will enjoy every minute of your trip here.We are looking forward to your reply.Sincerely yours,Li Xiao-hua

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杂谈

英文信分垂直式或齐头式和缩进式或锯齿式两种。

英文书信通常由下列五个部分组成(以缩进式为例)：

A 信头（Heading）

信头包括写信人地址和写信日期，通常写在信笺的右上角。在比较熟识的朋友之间的通信，写信人的地址常可略去。地址的写法通常是由小到大

B 称呼（Salutation）

称呼指写信人对收信人的称呼，如Dear Xiaojun，写在信头的下方和信笺的左边。称呼一般用Dear…或My dear…开头，称呼后一般用逗号。

C 正文（Body）

这是书信的主体部分，即写信人要表达的内容。

D 结束语（Complimentary Close）

它是书信结尾的恭维话，相当于文中书信最后的“祝好”、“致礼”之类的话语。“Best wishes”, “I love you”, “Many thanks” “Give my regards to your family”E 签名（Signature）

签名通常签在结束语下方的中间偏右的位置，.签名应是亲笔书写，即使是打写机打出的信件，最后仍需亲笔签名。在签名的上方可根据写信人和收信人的关系写上Sincerely yours/Yours sincerely（用于长辈或朋友之间），或

Respectfully yours/Yours respectfully（用于对长辈或上级）。

英语书信范文(缩进式)

September 15, 2009

Dear David,I'm glad you'll come to Beijing to learn Chinese.Chinese is very useful, and many foreigners are learning it now.It's difficult for you because it's quite different from English.You have to remember as many Chinese words as possible.It's also important to do some reading and writing.You can watch TV and listen to the radio to practise your listening.Do your best to talk with people in Chinese.You can learn Chinese not only from books but also from people around you.If you have any questions, please ask me.I'm sure you'll learn Chinese well.Hope to see you soon in Beijing.Yours,Wang Ming

英语书信范文(垂直式)

September 15, 2009

Dear David,I'm glad you'll come to Beijing to learn Chinese.Chinese is very useful, and many foreigners are learning it now.It's difficult for you because it's quite different from English.You have to

remember as many Chinese words as possible.It's also important to do some reading and writing.You can watch TV and listen to the radio to practise your listening.Do your best to talk with people in Chinese.You can learn Chinese not only from books but also from people around you.If you have any questions, please ask me.I'm sure you'll learn Chinese well.Hope to see you soon in Beijing.Yours,Wang Ming

第四篇：英语书信格式

一 英文书信的组成部分

英文书信一般由六部分组成。

信头（Heading）

信内地址（Inside Address）

称呼（Salutation）

正文（Body of Letter）

结束语（Complimentary Close）

署名（Signature），有时在书信后面还有附言（Postscript）、附件（Enclosure），这得视具体情况而定。下面将分别说明。

1.信头（Heading）

信头是指写信人的地址和写信日期，一般写在或打在第一面信纸的右上角，先写地址再写日期，地址的写法是从小到大，先写门牌号、路号，再写区名、市名、省名，最后写国名。时间的写法对英国人和美国人而言是不同的。英国人习惯按日、月、年的顺序写，而美国人习惯按月、日、年的顺序写。例如：

英式：1st October，1999

美式：October 1，1999

在使用前一种形式时，月和年之间的逗号可用可不用，但是在后一种形式中，必需要使用逗号。

信头的写法有缩进式和齐头式。缩进式每行开头向右缩进一两个字母；齐头式左边对齐排列，如下所示：

缩进式

Wang Ming

Dept.of Chemical Engineering

Dalian University of Technology

Dalian116023

Liaoning Province

P.R.China

齐头式

Wang Ming

Dept.of Chemical Engineering

Dalian University of Technology

Dalian 116023

Liaoning Province

P.R.China

2.信内地址（Inside Address）

信内地址要写出收信人的姓名和地址。一般给比较生疏的亲友的信和公事信件要写出信内地址，而熟悉朋友可以省去这一步骤。信内地址写出在日期下一两行的左上角，第一行写收信人的称呼姓名，然后写出地址。地质也是从小到大写出，分缩进式和齐头式两种。例如：缩进式

The President

Oxford University

齐头式

Jiang Bin

64Heping Road

P.R.China

3.称呼（Salutation）

称呼是对收信人的称谓。在信内地址下一两行处顶格写起，自成一行。末尾用逗号或冒号。

（1）当给一位熟悉的人写信时可以用Dear 或是My Dear。在英国，My Dear 比Dear亲切，而在美国，Dear比My Dear 亲切。

（2）当给一位你不知婚否的女性写信时，可以用Ms.……，这是指“……女士”。

（3）在给不熟悉的人写信时，可以用Dear sir, Dear Madam, Dear sirs, Gentleman 等等。4正文（Body of Letter）

正文是一封信的主体部分。通常在称呼的下一行写出。正文也可采用齐头式或缩进式的方法。齐头式是反映每段开头一行和后面行并齐。缩进式是指每段的第一行向右缩进几个字母。信笺讲究简洁、效率。开头几句简单地寒暄后就不如正题，在结尾处要有祝愿和敬语。常用的开头语有：

I have received your letter of July Ist.7月1 日来信已经收悉。

I have the pleasure to tell you that …….很高兴告诉你……。

I am very much delighted to receive your letter.非常高兴收到你的来信。

It is my honor to inform you that ……很荣幸告诉你……。

常用的结束套话有：

I am looking forward to hearing from you 盼早日回信。

Wish best regards.祝好。

Thank you for your help 感谢你的帮助！

Wish my best wishes for your success.祝你成功。

Wishing you a happy holiday.祝假日愉快！

Hoping to hear from you soon.希望能尽快收到你的回信。

５结束语（Complimentary Close）

结束语在正文之后隔一两行的偏右方开始写出。开头字母用大写，以后的字母用小写，最后一个词后面用逗句

Yours sincerely,Yours truly,Yours faithfully,Most sincerely,Faithfully yours,亲密的关系：

Love,Yours love,Yours Affectionately,With love,Lovingly yours,上级和长者：

Yours respectfully,Faithfully yours,６署名（Signature）

在结束语的下方是签名，先手写出，再打出来。如果收信人不认识写出信人，可以在署名前用括号标出Mr.、Miss或Ms。在名称下面可注上头衔。如：

Yours sincerely,Lucy Blake(手写)

Lucy Blake(Miss)(打印)

Sales Manager

７附言（Postscript）,附件（Enclosure）

在信件正文写作时可能漏掉了某些事，或临时发生了某事需要补充时，可以在信下面左下方写出上P.S.如果随信有附件可在爱左下端注明。如：

Enclosure:1.Invoice(发票)

2.Resume(个人简历)

（二）英文书信实例

上面介绍了英文写信的主要组成部分以及各部分的写作特点，接下来我们将提供五种英文书信的范例。

１祝贺信

当朋友有了喜事，如结婚、高升、获奖的时候，你可以向他写出一封祝贺信，表达你的嘱咐与恭贺。

例文１

Mechanical Engineering Department

Dalian University of Technology

Dalian 116023

Liaoning,China

November28,1999

Mr.WangXiming

Mechanical Engineering Department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Mass.02139

U.S.A.Dear Mr.Wang,Thank you for your letter of November 3,1999.I am sorry not to have written back earlier but time seems to pass so quickly.I learnt from your letter that you had received you master’s degree.I would like to congratulate you on your splendid success.In this letter I am bringing you a piece of good news：your wife gave a birth of a boy last week and she ins in good health now.The baby weighed eight jin at birth.Yesterday my wife and some other neighbors went to the hospital to see your wife and to congratulate her on the birth.She told them that she had been nursed with the best care since she was in hospital.Now I’m taking the Visiting School Test in Beijing.If I pass the examination, I’ll leave for America soon.If not, I’ll wait for another chance.I’ve never been to the U.S.A., and I know little about the institutions and customs there.I hope that you will write to me and tell me more about them.With best regards to you and your classmates.Yours sincerely,Zhang Jiao感谢信

当别人帮了你一个忙时，你应该给他写封信，以示感激。

例文２

Dear John:

Thank you very much for the nice birthday present you have sent me!I have been longing for a dictionary for a long time.It will surly be very helpful to my study.It’s very nice of you to remember my birthday.I’ll make good use of the dictionary and I’ll think of you with gratitude and affection every time I use it.Love,Sally

3邀请信

当邀请某位朋友参加活动，如交游、宴会时，可以写一封邀请信。信的语气应该谦逊，热情。例文３

Dear Mr.Clark:

We are wondering if you and Mrs.Clark want to have supper with us on Friday, January 21st at seven o’clock?

James and I are looking forward with great pleasure to seeing you and Mrs.Clark.We do hope you can come.Sincerely yours,Lucy Wheeler申请信

当申请一项工作，或是申请一个学校留学时，都应该使用申请信。申请信应该简洁、明确、如实地反映你的才能、成绩、愿望和目标。

例文４

下面是一封申请留学的书信：

The Department of Civil Engineering

Dalian University of Technology

Dalian 116023

Liaoning Province

P.R.China

November 20,1999

Prof.Steeve Hunter

The Dept.Of Civil Engineering

**** University

New Your, NY 10017

U.S.A

Dear Professor Steeve Hunter,I have for many years cherished the hope of studying civil engineering under your personal guid

ance as a graduate student in your university, to which your name has added so much luster.I was enrolled to study civil engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering Of Zhejiang University in September 1992.I graduated from Zhejiang University in July 1996.And ever since my graduation, I have been teaching in the Department of Civil Engineering of Dalian University of Technology.If you could tell the necessany procedure of taking the graduate course of your department, I will be very grateful to you.I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.Sincerely yours,Zhao Hui

Zhao Hui

(手写)（打印）

第五篇：英语书信精选

英语书信范文精选

一、感谢信

Sample 1 June 2006 Dear Mr.Seaton，Thank you very much for taking me with you on that splendid outing to London.It was the first time that I had seen the Tower or any of the other famous sights.If I'd gone alone, I couldn't have seen nearly as much, because I wouldn't have known my way about.The weather was splendid on that day, which I thought was rare.I still remember some people told me that in Britain there was weather and no climate.During the same day, it might snow in the morning, rain at noon, shine in the afternoon and be windy before the night falls.So I think I was lucky.I think the river trip was the best thing of all.London really came alive for me as we saw it from the Thames during that wonderful journey down to Greenwich.It was all tremendously exciting － a day that I shall never forget.Thank you for giving me such a great birthday treat.Yours sincerely, Linda Chen

Sample 2 July 2006

Dear Mr.Wang，Thank you for taking the time to write your wonderful letter in support of MCEA(Maywood Chinese Education Association).Your letter clearly articulates all the major reasons children in Maywood will benefit from studying the Chinese language as part of their elementary school education.It provides invaluable support that will help making bilingual Chinese education a reality in Maywood public schools.Although MCEA would like to see Palo Alto public schools implement the first bilingual Chinese kindergarten class in September of 2006, we have learned that the school district must take the time to understand how a new program will affect existing educational offerings, and to validate community interest.Nevertheless, MCEA, with more than 70 members, will continue to actively promote bilingual Chinese education in the Palo Alto public schools and will keep you apprised of the progress we make.Thanks again for sending a letter in support of MCEA.We' will continue to do all we can to realize this program both for families of Chinese descent and those with a general interest in participating in the growing economic power of China.Yours sincerely，George Chen

Useful Expressions

Thanks for...It was very nice/good of you to...Thank you very much for...I must thank you for...I am extremely grateful for your help...I am most grateful for...二、建议信

Sample 1 21 June 2006

Dear Mary, Thanks for your last letter.I'm so glad that you have been able(at last!)to arrange a holiday in Australia.As I fear I won't be able to meet you at the airport when you arrive, nor will I be able to be home until later in the afternoon, so here are some instructions and suggestions.There is a bus from the airport to the city.It is much cheaper than a cab.Take the bus to the city and ask to get off at Town Hall railway station.To get to my place in the eastern suburbs you have three options.You can either take a cab, a bus or the train.I suggest you take the train, since the airport bus will leave you right at the station.Get off at Cliff Station.From there you can either walk to my place(about ten minutes)or take a taxi.Probably you should take a taxi as you will have luggage.When you arrive at my flat, ring the intercom for Flat 2.My friend Lillian will be at home and she will open the front door for you and let you into my flat.Presumably you will be tired and want to sleep.But if you feel like some exercise after that long flight, you could stroll down to Cooper Park, which is only ten minutes away ¾ you can see it from the window.Cheers and looking forward to seeing you.Yours sincerely, Annie

P.S.I will leave something for breakfast in the fridge.Help yourself to anything you want.Useful Expressions:

Here are some instructions and suggestions.May I suggest that we meet at the gate of the university? I'd like to suggest you should visit London for at least two days on your way to Scotland.Considering your present situation, I propose that you should apply for the post.What I want to suggest is...My suggestion is that...If you..., you had better...三、申请信

Sample 1 March 2006

Dear Sir，I was very interested in your advertisement in today's edition of The Evening Post and I should like to apply to be a member of the Amazon Expedition team.I am twenty-three years old and have an honors degree in Botany from Bath University.Since leaving university I have been working in a research laboratory but my contract comes to an end in six weeks.I would particularly like to join the expedition for the opportunity it would give me to study the plant life of the area.I enjoy several outdoor activities including rowing and rock climbing and I consider myself to be both fit and healthy enough to undertake such an expedition.If you would like me to attend an interview, I would be able to come at any time convenient to you,(J1)my employers have agreed to give me time off for the purpose.I look forward to hearing from you.Yours faithfully，Lily Ma

Sample 2 June 2006

Dear Sir, I noticed an ad.In the paper today you said you were looking for people to join your expedition team.It sounded as if it might be fun so I'm writing to say I'd like to come along.About myself: I left school at 16 because I wanted to earn a bit of money.After that I got a few part-time jobs as a waiter, etc.But I didn't stick to any of them for long.Recently I've been doing a bit of hitch-hiking round Europe so I've had some experience of traveling the hard way which should come in handy on the expedition you're planning.By the way, I'm a great guitarist so I can keep you all amused round the campfire at night.Let me know when I can call in for a chat about dates and other details, etc.Yours, David Smith

Sample Writing 3: May 2006

Dear Sir，I am writing to apply for a British Council scholarship to study in Britain.I did my five years' basic training in medicine at Shanghai University.After this I successfully completed a one-year postgraduate course in Ophthalmology at the People's General Hospital, where I am at present serving a two-year probation in the Eye Clinic.As a result of the publication in 2003 of my article in New Scientist entitled “Soft and Rigid Contact Lenses ”, which was based on a survey of 37 patients over 6 months, I made contact with Dr.Li Ming of the Capital Hospital and Dr.Ma Li of the University College Hospital.I have received their help and advice with my current research project, which is a two-year survey of the acceptance of various types of contact lenses in 200 patients.Despite their help, I feel that I cannot make real progress in this field unless I can actually have day-to-day contact with these specialists.I would therefore like to continue my research at either the Capital Hospital or the UCH as soon as my probationary period here is completed, and I would like to study in Britain for two years.I enclose a detailed curriculum vitae and an offprint of my article, together with two letters of recommendation from Dr.Li Ming and Dr.Ma Li.Yours faithfully, Lily Chen

Sample Writing 4 October 2004

Dear Sir，I would like to apply for the post of Works Manager, which was advertised in The Guardian of I2 October 2004.I feel that my qualifications and experience are ideally suited for the position.I was born in 1968, and I went to school from 1973 to 1988.In 1987 I took the General Certificate of Education, and I got good grades in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.After leaving school, I attended the Orient Technical College, where I first studied Fiber Technology and Color Chemistry;later I studied other subjects related to textile manufacture, and in 1991 I obtained the Diploma in Textiles.After completing my studies, I joined the Top Clothing Company where I worked until 1996.In that year I moved to Prior Productions, who was pleased with my work, and as a result, in 1998, I was promoted to Assistant Works Manager there.I enjoy my work, and I am prepared to work hard.Moreover, I am sure that Prior Productions would give me an excellent reference.I therefore feel that my application deserves your serious consideration.I look forward to hearing from you.Yours faithfully，Mary Ma

Useful Expressions:

I would like to apply for...I wish to apply for the position of...If you need any other information concerning my background,...I am writing to you to apply for admittance to your university as a visiting scholar.I hope it would be possible for me to take some training courses and work in your laboratory.I believe that with your help I would make progress in my career.Should you think favorably of my application, kindly grant me an interview.An early response will be very much appreciated.Enclosed please find a resume and a list of my publications.四、投诉/抱怨信

Sample 1 April 2006

Dear Sir, I saw your advertisement for “the perfect lighter” in Sunday Times last week and immediately sent off a £2 postal order and the completed form for the lighter.Imagine my surprise when all I got in return was a box of matches!I could understand a mistake.I might even pardon a joke.But in this case, your advertisement is a deliberate lie since a friend of mine who also sent the coupon got the same result.I think it's a shame to promise an economical lighter when in fact you are not selling a lighter a1 all.Instead of saying it works quickly, you should admit that you are offering matches.And what about “only” £2: I usually pay 10 pennies for a box of matches, and they are often given away free.I regard your advertisement as a serious deception and demand that you send me my money back immediately.Otherwise I will take active steps to make sure the Consumers' Association hear about it.Yours faithfully, Peter Li

Sample Writing 2: March 2006

Dear Sir，I am highly disappointed in the proposed 2004-05 budget cuts to educa1ion.Taking away basic aid status and slashing our school budgets is a recipe for educational disaster in our school.The future lies with our children.They must have access to high quality educa1ion.My husband and I have worked hard to be able to live in a school district that provides high quality education for our children.Cutting funding in districts like ours will have a negative impact on property values.The school that my daughter attends is hardly wha1 I would describe as a “rich” school.Parents are asked to pay for books for all the classes, science supplies and for their students to participate in the performing arts among other items.If our school is to remain a world leader in technological development, cutting our school funds is the worst possible choice to make.Education funds should not be diverted away from education.Yours faithfully，Tom Williams

Useful Expressions:

I am highly disappointed in...I am writing to place a complaint against...I am sorry to inform you that...I am writing to draw your attention to...Please make sure that appropriate measures are taken to solve the problem.I hope you will look into the matter and give me an immediate reply.If our demand is not accepted and put into practice, we would resort to other measures.五、邀请函 Sample Writing 1 16 May 2006 Dear Mr.Williams, Thank you for your letter of congratulation on my exam results.I was very pleased to hear from you.The results were a great relief.I did much better than I thought I would.We are having a celebration party on Saturday 22 May and we shall be pleased if you can come.It is a party for me, but my parents and some of their old friends are joining in, so you will find “real people” as well as teenagers to talk to.The party starts at half past six－ drinks, and a buffet supper later.You said in your letter that you've given up driving, so my father will meet you with the car at San Mateo station.Please let me know what time your train arrives.There is a good train back to San Palo at 10:30 and we'll arrange transport for you to catch that.I hope that won't be too late for you.It would be a pity if you had to leave while the party was still in full swing.I do hope that you will be able to come.Yours sincerely, Lily Chen

Sample Writing 2: September 2006

Dear Mr.Wang，I am pleased to invite you to a luncheon, to be held by the Monterey Institute of International Studies on October 12, 2006 at noon, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the death of General Stilwell and in honor of his daughter, Mrs.Nancy Stilwell Easterbrook.Mrs.Easterbrook was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Monterey Institute and founder of the Stilwell Scholarship, which is dedicated to supporting students from China.For many years until she passed away, Nancy had served as a goodwill ambassador of the American people who made unremitting efforts to promote exchanges between the United States and China.The Stilwell Scholarship she founded helps support deserving students from China who have come to the Monterey Institute to pursue professional degrees in translation and interpretation, international policy studies, language teaching and business management.I hope you will be able to join us.Mr.Chuanyun Boo, Dean of the Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation, will be calling you soon to discuss this event further.Yours sincerely, Tom Burton Useful Expressions:

I am pleased to invite you to...Is there any chance of your coming...I was wondering if you could come...I would like to invite you to...I wonder if you would like to come...I would be very happy if you could come...Please accept my invitation.六、描述信

Mary 2006

Sample 1

Dear Tom, Thanks for your letter which finally caught up with me in London.I suppose you're keen to hear how the trip has been so far.So here's a short description of what's happened.Well, you remember we left Sydney on Monday and arrived in London 24 hours later.After such a long and exhausting flight the first thing we did was to have a good, long sleep.And after that¾a good meal to make up for all that horrible airline stuff!The first real day of our holiday was spent just walking around London to get a feel of the place.After that, however, we were more particular and planned each day carefully.First, we looked at all the historical sights, such as the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, the British Museum and the National Gallery.Then we visited some other famous places, such as Kew Gardens and Hampstead Heath.Finally, we took a one-day trip to Oxford, which is really the most marvelous town.You should make sure to go there when you visit England.After we had seen a lot of London, we flew to Paris.A t first, we didn't like the place－I suppose because it was so different from London.Later, though, we began to really love it and started to appreciate its differentness.The final stage of our trip is a visit to Rome, after which we will be staying in Singapore for two days before returning to Australia.Hope everyone is well.See you soon.Sample Writing 2: March 2006

Dear Tom, I'm just writing to let you know that we're all well, and I hope you are, too.Unfortunately, I've got some rather bad news for you: I'm afraid I made a bit of a mess of John's car.Anyway, here's what happened.We were on our way to Carol's after a long party, and I suppose it must have been about eleven o’clock.Well, the last few miles back home were really dark and deserted.I now realize I was probably going a bit too fast for a country lane because, although the road was fairly straight, I drove up onto the curb and went into a tree.Of course, John was absolutely furious and started shouting at me and cursing.After we' d argued for a few moments, we decided to look at the damage, and he calmed down a bit.Well, we found we could move the car, but the wing was caught on the wheel, so we couldn't drive it.I tried to pull the wing clear, but I didn't succeed.Anyway, John went off to phone for a breakdown lorry, but while he was away, I had another go at the wing and this time succeeded in pulling it right off.I threw it onto the back seat, and by that time John got back and we were ready to go¾so we didn't need the breakdown lorry at all.John has more or less forgiven me now, but he was very angry with me for a few days.I suppose I was a bit careless.Well, that's all for now.Next time I write I hope I'll have better news for you.Yours sincerely, Linda Chen

Useful Expressions:

When I knew him he must have been in his early thirties.(people)It is an exceptionally old university town.(places)It was long, round, cigar-shaped, and had several curious markings on the bottom.(objects)The whole flat seems to be a hive of activity.(human scenes)My hotel room looks out across a main road which runs beside the river.(landscape)My father would often bring home gramophone records.(habits and conditions)If you want a quick reply, the letter should be taken to the central post office and registered.(processes)

七、道歉信 Sample 1 22 March 2006 Dear Ms.Reinhart, I am terribly sorry that I failed to arrive at BLCU last Friday.I hope that this did not mess you up completely, although I know that you had already made some special arrangements for my visit with you parents and friends.I am very sorry about all that.I am sure you will be sympathetic, however, when I tell you that my father is dangerously ill in hospital, and that I found it impossible to leave for the visit when he is in this state.My father was working very hard on his project on protecting the environment.I know the project has come to a very important stage.He and his assistants did not take regular rest for three weeks.Last night, my father had a heart attack and was soon sent to the hospital.The doctor said my father was in a very serious situation, and, he might need an operation.24 hours have passed.Nothing has changed.I have to stay at the hospital.I will let you know if there is any good news.I am sorry again and look forward to seeing you soon.Yours sincerely, Tom Williams Useful Expressions:

I must apologize for...I do apologize for...I am awfully/terribly sorry about...I offended you quite unintentionally.Please accept my apologies.This is one of the reasons I couldn't make it.八、寻求帮助的信函

Sample Writing 1: May 2006 Dear Mary, I am sorry to trouble you, but nobody would come into my mind to help me except you.You know, I had planned this holiday for several years.A t last, my dream came true.You could imagine how excited I was.My mind was completely occupied with the holiday.I forgot to collect my laundry.I don't know if you can help me collect my laundry.I sent the laundry to the John's.It is the one down the corner on St.Peter's Street.You can't miss it, because the house is painted green－a big green house.I have got two pairs of trousers, three shirts, one T-shirt and a blanket.Call a taxi to send you home.I will pay you back when I am home.My first stop is London.It is raining.The streets are very clean.How I wish I could have the chance to see the famous London fog.But someone told me that was already the history.One can only read things like that about London in books.My best wishes to you.Yours sincerely, Peter Chen

Sample Writing 2 April 2006

Dear Sir，I am working on a new project which is called A Survey of New Industry in the Maywood District.According to the design of our district, we need information about firms that have recently moved into this area.Your firm is one of the largest of these, so I shall be very grateful if you can spare the time to help me.Three points are specially important to the project.The first one is the training schemes for school leavers.The second one is about the transport arrangements to overcome poor road and rail links in this district.The third is the plans for expansion.Any other information will be useful, but those points are the ones with which I most need your help.I am enclosing an information form for you to fill in.I hope you can post it to us as soon as possible.I apologize for adding to your work with this request, but I do hope that you will feel able to assist me.I would be most grateful for your favorable consideration of this request.Yours faithfully, Mary Spencer

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I am sorry to trouble you, but nobody would come into my mind to help me except you.I would like to seek help from you.I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me.I would be most grateful for your favorable consideration of this request.九、安排信March 2006

Dear Mr.Wang，Thank you for a rapid response to our invitation.Enclosed you will find an outline of events to take place during International Week here at the University of Montana.I will also list a number of possible speaking engagements so that you can choose those things in which you are most interested.As far as topics are concerned, the topics for classroom visits are generally determined by the professor, but most professors are very flexible.We have approximately thirty-five faculty members that teach courses in Asian Studies, ranging from language and culture to history and economics.Here is a tentative schedule:

Sunday, April 8th 10 amInternational Festival begins with a speech by the university president and an introduction of visiting dignitaries 1-5 pmDinner with Director of Mansfield Center Phil West, Ambassador Mark Johnson, and staff of Mansfield Center

As you can see, there is tremendous interest in China here at the University of Montana.Please let me know if this outline suits your purpose, and if not, please don't hesitate to offer any suggestions for changes.We can arrange as many or as few speaking engagements as you have time for.Thank you for your attention and enthusiasm.Yours sincerely, Lily Ma

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You will find an outline of...I will also list a number of possible speaking engagements so that you can...As far as the topics are concerned,...Please let me know if...The flight gets in at...The flight leaves at...One thing I'd like to do/to arrange is to...十、要求和询问信

Sample Writing 1: May 2006

Dear Sir, I understand your well-respected college offers a number of places to overseas students every year, and I am writing to enquire about the application procedure.I am at present a student at Mary High School, Hong Kong, where I have been studying for the past five years.I passed the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination last year with distinctions in English and History, and credits in Economics and English Literature.My advanced-level subjects are History, Economics and English Literature.In addition to these subjects, “Use of English” is also a compulsory subject because a pass in English is a minimum requirement for admission to most faculties of the University of Hong Kong.Apart from academic work, I have been actively involved in extra-curricular activities.I am Chairman of the English Club and I have represented my school in many inter-school contests.On the advice of my friends, I have decided to further my studies in England because I wish to widen my horizons and benefit from the scholarly heritage of your country.I wish to continue to study the above-mentioned subjects at your college in the 2006/7 academic year before I sit the Advanced-level Examinations in England.As regards my character, Mrs.Chen, my Principal, and Mr.Huang, my English master, have agreed to act as my references.As I come from a family of fairly limited means, I would like to know if there is any financial assistance available for overseas students.Attached is a summary of my qualifications for your reference.I should be grateful if you would kindly consider my application and notify me of the result at your earliest convenience.Should you require any further information, please feel free to contact me or my references.Yours faithfully, Lily Chen

Sample Writing 2 May 2006

Dear Sir, I am a December 2003 graduate from the University of San Francisco(USF)with a bachelor's degree in International Business.As part of my career planning, I am very interested in supplementing my international business education with a basic knowledge of the Chinese language.This I hope will help me enter into business commerce with business organizations partnering with China's economic development.I already have information from BLCU and hope to study there for at least one full year starting with this summer's program continuing through the fall and spring semester 2006.Can your office advise me if such scholarships might be available to me? I have been studying Chinese for one year now.I am not sure what level I belong to.I was told that there will be an HSK test in our university in September.I am planning to attend the test.But I don't know if the result of the test is recognized by your university.If so, can it be a help for me to apply for the scholarship? I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.Yours faithfully, Tom Jolly

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I am writing to enquire about...I am at present a student at...I have been studying...Apart from academic work, I...On the advice of my friends, I...I wish to continue to study...Attached is a summary of my qualifications for your reference.I should be grateful if you would kindly consider my application and notify me of the result at your earliest convenience.