1、NOTES, NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS,,Form Study of Notes,Definition: Notes are short letters written for various purposes. Features: Compared with a letter, a note is simpler in form and often informal or colloquial in language.Functions:Notes are very powerful. They express your thanks, encouragement,
2、 sympathy, apology, congratulations, feelings, and requests to others.,,Nowadays, many people create notes on a computer and print them or send them through the Internet.However, the most effective notes are handwritten. A handwritten note is personal and rare. Due to this, it will be given more att
3、ention by the reader and have maximum impact.,,In a note, the following may be omitted: the addresses of the addressee and the addresser the word “Dear” in the salutation the complimentary close the year in the dateBe sure the date of your note is made quite clear. Though the date may be written in
4、numbers only, it is best not to use only numbers to avoid misunderstanding and confusion; for 10/1/93 is Oct. 1, 1993 to Americans, but Jan. 10, 1993 to the British and most Europeans.,,Categories of notes,Thank-You NotesApologiesAppointmentsCongratulationsReceipt for loan (借条)Leave permit notesHelp
5、,,Thank-You Notes,Thank-you notes are a polite, formal way of thanking someone. Thank you notes are a polite way of showing people you value and appreciate them. They are personal and make the receiver feel special.Keep it short Sweet vivid complete.,,Apologies,Writing an apology letter shortly afte
6、r the offense can usually help save a relationship before a wound becomes a scar and the damage becomes irreparable.You can usually find forgiveness and understanding if you freely acknowledge what you did wrong and express sincere regret in your apology letter.,,You can help to rebuild your creduli
7、ty in your apology letter if you promise not to repeat the offense and assure the injured party that they will see a definite change in your behavior.You may find that if you freely apologize and accept responsibility for what you did, the injured party may also accept some responsibility for the pr
8、oblem and apologize to you in return.,,Appointments,Appointments can be used tomake,postpone or cancel an appointment. You should basically specifythe exact time, date, place and event in short sentences.,,Congratulations,Dont let special occasions go unnoticed.Send a letter of congratulations that
9、they will remember!On success in doing something: Hearty congratulations on your success!On a marriage Hearty congratulations on your marriage and best wishes to you both! Best wishes for a long and happy married life to you both.,,Dos and donts,Write the congratulation letter as soon as possible af
10、ter the fortunate event takes place. State in the beginning the specific occasion that has motivated you to write a congratulation letter. Express praise and approval of the readers accomplishment in your congratulation letter. Keep your congratulation letter simple and concise-under one page in len
11、gth. Keep your letter positive and dont include any negative comments or unhappy news. Dont suggest that the fortunate event should benefit the letter-writer in any way. Dont exaggerate your congratulatory words, or your letter may seem sarcastic or mocking.,,Receipt for loan (借条),Model 3June 16, 20
12、05 IOU 500 U. S. dollars, to be paid back within one year from this date with annual interest at four percent (4%). To Mr. David Brown Paul Roberson,,借 条兹借到大卫布朗先生美金五百元整，年息四厘，自即日算起，一年内归还。 借款人：鲍尔罗伯逊 2005年6月16日,,Leave permit notes:,,help,尊敬的沃勒斯先生：我已经申请到波士顿大学留学。由于我没有任何亲戚在美国，您是否能为我作经济担保？学生申请签证，必须要友人提供经济担
13、保书，以保证该生的学习，这您是知道的。到了美国，我希望在学习之余打工，来支付所有的生活费用。请早日复信。祝好！ 许小蕾,,Dear Mr. Wallace,I have applied for admission to Boston University. As I have no relatives in the States, would you be my financial guarantor? You know, in applying for a student visa, an affidavit of support must be submitted from an indi
14、vidual who will assure this opportunity. If I have the chance of coming to the U.S., I will undertake part-time employment to cover all the living expense.Please write to me soon.Yours sincerely, Xu Xiaolei,,exercises,Tell your teacher why you missed class last week.You return a borrowed book to you
15、r friend.Take a message of a phone call for your roommate.,,Notices and Announcements,A notice refers to an announcement containing information about a future event, It may be an announcement of a meeting, a party, a film or video show, a contest, a match, etc. Poster Bulletin 通知, 通告, 布告, 告示,,Such a
16、 notice or announcement includes at least three parts: Date-day of the week-time Place Activity For lectures or talks, the notices should also include: Background information about the speakers, and for tours Other details,,Here are some tips for you to make out a successful notice or announcement.
17、Notice or announcement letters should be straightforward and concise so the reader can get the information quickly and be able to refer to it easily. Letters making positive notices or announcements should be short, inviting, and to the point. They demonstrate your desire to maintain a personal or b
18、usiness relationship, and they can often be used to build morale（士气）, confidence, loyalty, and goodwill.,,Notice or announcement letters recognizing the achievements of others can, if written correctly, motivate others to achieve the same objectives, as well. Notice or announcement letters are a pri
19、me opportunity to build good relationships and promote your business. Make the information in your notice or announcement clear and complete, so you are not bombarded with questions later. If you are announcing bad news, make a direct, no-nonsense statement. Temper the announcement with understandin
20、g and optimism. Your tone should be considerate and respectful.,,NoticeUnder the Auspices of the Student UnionA lecture will be given on “How Entry into WTO Will Affect Chinas Market”by Professor Wang Yiin the No. 1 Classroom in the New Building on Thursday, December 6, 2004at 2:00 p.m.Sponsor: The
21、Student Union,,通 知基础学院主办报告会主讲人: 高 健 教授 题目 : 非洲讲学观感 地点 : 图书馆五楼报告厅 时间 : 2006年5月16日星期三中午十二点半欢迎大家届时参加,,Notice about a Report Meeting NOTICE All are welcome Under the Auspices of the College of the Basic Courses A report will be given On Impression of Instructing in Africa By Prof. Gao Jian In the Lectur
22、e Room on the fifth floor in the Library On Wednesday, May 16, 2006, at 12:30 noon The College of Basic CoursesMay 10, 2006.,,LECTURETitle : How Entry into WTO Will AffectChinas Market Speaker: Professor Wang Yi Time : Thursday, December 6, 2004 at 2:00 p.m Place : the No. 1 Classroom in the New Bui
23、lding Sponsor: The Student Union,,通 知兹定于5月21日星期一下午三点在校会议室召开校学术委员会全体会员会议,讨论校际学术交流问题,请准时出席.校学术委员会2006年5月18日,,Meeting Notice The University Commission of Academic Research NOTICEAll the members of the University Commission of Academic Research are requested to meet in the University conference room on
24、Monday, May 21 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss questions of inter-collegiate academic exchanges.May 18, 2006.,,通 知研究生会定于2006年5月22日下午两点在校大礼堂举办每年度的外语文艺节目汇报演出,内容包括合唱、独唱、舞蹈、诗朗诵以及短剧等。热烈欢迎全体师生莅临指导。研 究 生 会年月日,,Notice Announcing a Report Performance NOTICEThe Graduates Union takes pleasure in announcing its annual
25、Foreign Literary and artistic report performance, to be held in the University Auditorium on May 22, 2006, at 2:00 p. m. The program includes chorus, solo, dance, recitation and skit. All the teachers and students are warmly welcome.May 18, 2006.,,遗失启事本人丢失皮夹一只,内有身份证和支票. 凡有 拾到者请打手机与失主联系,将有重金酬谢.手机号码:1
26、3026643951LOST wallet, black, containing ID card and check.Handsome reward for the finder Cellphone: 13026643951,,Lost : short but with specifics Found : Show enough:-owner can be sure Keep enough:-founder makes sure that the person who claims for it is the very owner,,Exercises,Notices 1. movie 2.
27、Basketball MatchAnnouncements 1.You have lost your sweater. 2. You want to buy a used computer, but you only have 800 yuan to spend. 3. You have some books you no longer need. Write a For Sale announcement. 4. A bicycle has been found.,,重 要 通 知接供电所通知,由于维修线路,5月19日上午9点至下午3点我校停电。望各部门作好必要的准备。校服务中心,,IMPO
28、RTANT NOTICEWe have been informed by the Power Supply Bureau that, because of repairs of circuits, there will be temporary power cut in our school from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on May 19. It is desired that each unit make necessary preparations.School Service Center,,丽景饭店航空票务中心装备先进的电脑订座系统 拥有精通业务的专业人员
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