(4)信的正文
信的正文是信的主體部分,一般在呼語下面空兩行開始寫,每段的第一行都要空一個字母,正文部分既要內容完整,條理清楚,又要注意必要的禮節(jié)。
(5)結束語和謙稱
在信的結尾處發(fā)信人對收信人往往使用一種謙稱。這部分寫在正文下面一至兩行處,一般在信紙中間或偏右的地方寫起,首字母要大寫,末尾用“,”。常用謙詞有:
Yours truly, Truly yours, Faithfully yours, Yours faithfully, Respectfully yours, Yours respectfully, Yours lovingly, Yours, Yours ever等。
(6)發(fā)信人簽名
信末的簽名一般低于結束用語一至兩行,從信紙中間偏右的地方寫起。一般要簽全名,除非是自己十分熟悉或親密的人。有時,還要寫上發(fā)信人的職務或頭銜。
另外,有時信中還有附件,這時要在信的左下角注明Encl(enclosure)或Enc.,如:
Enc. Drive License附駕駛執(zhí)照
如果在寫完信后,又有需要補充的內容,可在左下方寫P. S. (postscript) 。
二、英文書信實例
1.求職申請信要寫明你要申請的工作或職務,你的學歷、能力或你的特長。求職申請信的寫作要做到簡單、明了,要用簡潔的語言清楚地反映你的才能、成績、經歷。申請信主要用于申請入學、學術交流等。這類信件應寫明本人的意愿、申請的理由。求職申請信的常用句型有:
、買’d like to apply for the job (post, position) advertised...
、贗n answer to your advertisement, I wish to apply for...
③I have had the experience of...
、躀 am very interested in (keen on) ...
、軮 shall be much obliged if you will give me an opportunity for interview...
⑥I am writing to you to apply for admission to your university to pursue my Ph. D. Degree.
[例1]Graduate School of Stanford University
Stanford University
P. O. Box 616
U. S. A
May 12, 2002
Foreign Affairs Office
Beijing University
Beijing, P. R. China
Dear Sirs,
I am a postgraduate student at the Graduate School of Stanford University. I focus my studies on Chinese culture. Upon graduation, I would like to come to your university as an English instructor or tutor.
I have been studying the Chinese Language and culture for the past two years in Stanford. I would like to continue my studies in China as an English instructor. In addition to my extensive educational background, I have computer and baseball coaching experience, which may also be of benefit to your university.
Enclosed is a resume concerning my educational background.
I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely yours,
John Smith
[例2]
English Department
Beijing University
Beijing, China
Feb. 16, 2002
The Graduate School
Hawaii University
P. O. Box 135
Dear Sir,
My name is Gao Ying. I was enrolled in English Department of Beijing University in 1994. During my four years of study, I was a top student, and received good grades in all my courses. After my graduation, I continued to study in American literature and obtained my M. A. degree in 2001.
With a view to further studies, I am writing to you to apply for admission to your university to pursue my Ph. D. in the field of world literature.
Thank you very much for your consideration. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely yours,
Gao Ying
特別推薦:專題:2008年12月英語四六級備考各題型專項突破北京 | 天津 | 上海 | 江蘇 | 山東 |
安徽 | 浙江 | 江西 | 福建 | 深圳 |
廣東 | 河北 | 湖南 | 廣西 | 河南 |
海南 | 湖北 | 四川 | 重慶 | 云南 |
貴州 | 西藏 | 新疆 | 陜西 | 山西 |
寧夏 | 甘肅 | 青海 | 遼寧 | 吉林 |
黑龍江 | 內蒙古 |