Question:
As part of the activities of Project Hope, the Student Union is to organize a voluntary activity to help the pupils in the western part of our country. You are supposed to write a notice on behalf of the Student Union to inform all the students at your university to participate in it.
Solution:
NOTICE
April 16, 2011
Dear Sir or Madam,
As part of the activities of Project Hope, we will organize several groups of students of different specialties to help the pupils with their studies in the western part of our country from July 4 to August 4. Those who are voluntary to offer their help should enroll their names to the Student Union before June 20. Welcome your active participation!
The Student Union
Question:
You are suffering a severe headache and write a note to your manager to ask for a sick leave. Do not sign your name at the end of the note, using Windy or Lucas instead.
Solution:
April 16, 2011
Dear Manager,
I’m awfully sorry that I cannot go to work today owing to a severe headache. It may possibly to be a few days before I’m able to resume my duties. I will try my best to make up my work that will be missed during my absence. I hope my request will be kindly granted. I am sorry for any inconvenience that my absence may cause you.
Yours sincerely,
Windy
Question:
You are Tony or Sarah. You intend to return the bicycle borrowed from your friend Sherry, but she is not in. You are supposed to leave a message to her, telling her that you have left the key with her roommate.
Solution:
April 16, 2011
Dear Sherry,
I meant to return the bicycle that you lent me yesterday, but your roommate Rose told me that you went shopping. So I left the key with her. Thank you very much for your generous help. When you get the key, please ring me up.
Yours,
Sarah
Question:
You are Mary or Tom. John is your close friend and his house was ruined by a fire. You are supposed to write a note to him to console him.
Solution:
April 16, 2011
Dear John,
I’m really sorry to learn that the fire last night destroyed your house. I’m writing to tell you how deeply distressed I am. And I’m very anxious to know how you and your family are at the moment. If there’s anything I can do for you, please let me know. With best wishes to you.
Yours,
Tom
Question:
Your name is Alice or Charlie. You are a graduate and saw an advertisement for a post on newspaper. Please write a note to inquire about the post and get some detailed information about it.
Solution:
April 16, 2011
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m a graduate from Shanghai Tongji University. I saw your advertisement for a sales manager on newspaper and I would like to apply for the position. I would be grateful if you could send me an application form and further information about the requirements of the position. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Yours sincerely,
Alice
Question:
You are Charlie or Mary. Your birthday is drawing near. Please write a note to invite your friend Alice to your birthday party at your house.
Solution:
April 16, 2011
Dear Alice,
I’m writing to invite you to my birthday party tomorrow evening. It is just a small friend gathering since I only invite a few intimate friends including you. The party will begin at 7 p.m. in my house. Please do come. I look forward to see you.
Yours,
Charlie
Question:
You are John or Alice. Write a note to your friend Jack to ask him to lend you some money. Tell him the reason and promise to repay it as soon as possible.
Solution:
April 16, 2011
Dear Jack,
I greatly regret having to write this letter to ask for your assistance. Something’s wrong with my credit card and I’ve run out of cash. It is only temporary because I’ve reported it to the issuing bank of the card. I wonder if you would possibly lend me 200 Yuan. I shall repay it the moment I get the card. Your answer will be gratefully received.
Yours sincerely,
John
Question:
You are Tony or Ann. Last night the big noise your stereo made kept your neighbor Mr. Smith awake a whole night. Write a note to make an apology to him.
Solution:
April 16, 2011
Dear Mr. Smith,
Please accept my sincere apologies. I can’t tell you how sorry I was to learn that my stereo kept you awake last night. I’ll do my best to keep the noise down from now on. Please allow me to say sorry again and thank you for your patience.
Yours faithfully,
Tony
Question:
You are Henry or Julia. You are supposed to write a thank-you note to your friend Nancy to thank her for her hospitality when you are in Beijing.
Solution:
April 16, 2011
Dear Nancy,
I’m writing to convey my thanks for your hospitality. Without your kindness, I couldn’t have enjoyed my stay in Beijing so much. To my gratitude, you even guided me to view the beautiful scene of the Summer Palace and BeiHai Park. Again, please accept my heartfelt thanks for what you have done for me.
Yours sincerely,
Julia
Question:
One of your friends Betty is going to take TEM-4 and ask you for suggestions on how to make preparations. Write a note to her. Don’t sign your own name at the end of your letter, using Nancy or Mike instead.
Solution:
April 16, 2011
Dear Betty,
You have asked for my advice with regard to the preparation for TEM-4. In my opinion, to get fully prepared for the test, your need to first enlarge your vocabulary. Second in order to improve your test skills, your need more exercises of reading comprehension. Then you should practice writing constantly. I hope you find these suggestions helpful. Good luck with your exam.
Yours sincerely,
Mike