Dear John,
You asked for advice concerning whether you should study history or computer science at university. I will try making some suggestions.
University is preparation for your career. You should consider studying a subject which will best equip you to earn a living. Computer science offers more job opportunities than history. We are now in a high-tech age. For the foreseeable future, it would be necessary for everyone to be equipped with computer skills merely to earn a living.
Of course, you don’t have to devote all your time at university to studying computers and nothing else. I would recommend that you continue reading of history in your spare time. That way, you will find that your leisure hours are enriched while you prepare yourself for a worthwhile career in computer science.
Whatever you decide to do, good luck with your studies!
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
8.祝贺信 (A Letter of Congratulation)
祝贺信是向对方表示祝贺的信件，一般用于对方有什么喜事或取得了什么成绩，以及节日寿诞等。祝贺信是人们情感交流的一种方式，多写祝贺信可以使亲戚朋友同事之间加强联系，增进了解，彼此关心。祝贺信的主要内容有： ?向对方表示祝贺
在正文中要首先向对方表示热烈的祝贺。要写明向谁祝贺、祝贺什么、为什么祝贺等。可以写自己是怎样听到好消息的，听到消息后的心情怎样等。要感情饱满地写，但要简明扼要。
?提出自己对有关问题的看法
该项内容要根据所祝贺的事情发表自己的看法、主张，提出一些建议、意见等。如对重大节日或纪念活动的祝贺，可以说明其重大的意义和对所取得的成绩表示祝贺，可以分析一下所取得成绩的主客观原因等；庆贺寿辰的贺信，可简要准确地赞扬对方在事业上的成功； 婚姻庆贺，则可以谈些自己关于婚姻生活的一些认识看法等，以期对对方有所帮助。 ?写出自己的希望和美好的祝愿
正文的结尾要写上再次表示祝愿的话。如：―With renewed good wishes，and kindest regards to you and your spouse。‖（再次敬候你同新夫人安好。）又如―May the years to come bring every blessing to you both.‖（愿你俩年年福寿无疆。）
Sample (1)
?Directions: Please write a letter of about 100 words to congratulate your friend Li Ming, who did well in the college entrance exam and has been enrolled in Beijing University. You do not need to write the address.
Dear Li Ming,
We are very happy to know that you have successfully passed the college entrance examination this year and have been admitted into（被录取）Beijing University. Allow us to give our most sincere congratulations on this exciting occasion.
You have all along been working hard at your professional studies, and you are excellent in most subjects. Your success shows that only hard work can yield good results（付出才会有收获）.
We take this opportunity to express our best wishes to you. Wish you greater achievements in your college education.
Yours cordially, ××× Sample (2)
Dear Mr. White,
I am much delighted to hear that you have just graduated from Stanford University with honors and entered the Microsoft Corporation. This is a special moment for you and all the friends and relatives, and I want to share the happiness just the same. After years of hard and creative work and study, you will always be proud of those academic years.
I believe your graduation will be a new beginning, a chance for you to embrace (拥抱，迈向) a new and broader future. Knowledge and skills acquired in college will not only help you understand what’s happening around you, but also help you make right decisions.
I wish you good luck in the pursuit of a brilliant (美好的，灿烂的) career.
Sincerely yours,
Li Ming 9.慰问信
?1我们俩希望/祈祷你能很快地完全康复
?We are looking forward to /hoping and praying for your speedy and full recovery. ?2你的诸位好友真心希望你早日康复
?Your many friends are hoping for your quick return to health early recovery /rapid recovery ?3我们非常遗憾的熟悉…
?We are very sorry to learn of sth./that… ?4我刚刚得知上个星期你的病了
?I just heard that you’ve been on the sickness last week.
?5当我听说…我非常关心
?I was deeply concerned when I learned that… ?6我希望你能很快地康复
?I wish you a complete speedy recovery. ?7请向你的家人转达我们最深切的同情
?Please extend our deep sympathy to your family. ?8我只想让你知道我们是多么担忧
?I just wanted to let you know how concerned we are ?9如果需要我的帮助，请告知
?If there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know.
Sample (1)
?Dear Jason,
? The news of your accident just reached me this morning. I’m greatly shocked to learn that you were knocked down by a car yesterday.
? The good news about it is that your mother told me that you are progressing nicely. I hope that you are doing well after the operation, and that you’ll be out of the hospital in about a week.
? If there is anything I can do to help you, please don’t hesitate to let me know. ? Good wishes for your rapid recovery!
? Yours sincerely, ? Li Ping
Sample (2)
?Dear Jack,
? I am shocked to hear that you have a severe influenza and now are in hospital. I get this news from your mother and I know you must be absent for half a month from the classes. Do be careful while you are ill.
? Don’t worry about your lesson and I am willing to help you learn it when you return. We are best friends so I will never allow you to fall behind. You can watch television or listen to radio programs to help pass the time. I do hope that I can see you soon and bring you some funny cartoons.
? If there is anything you need me to do, just let me know. We all miss you and shall be happy when you are back. ?Yours truly, ?Li Ming
10.通知公告 (Notice)
?通知是上级对下级、团体对个人部署工作、传达事情或召开会议时所用的一种文体。同级单位有事情要进行讨论或协商，也可以互发通知。通知分两种：一种是以布告形式，把事情通知有关人员；另一种是以书信形式，把相关事情传达给有关人员。 ?一般说来，通知正文上面正中的地方往往有 Notice 或 NOTICE 一词作为题目，正文的下面是发出通知的单位名称。有时，发出通知单位的名称也可写在正文之前。发出通知的日期一般写在左下角；发出通知的人或单位的名称，可以写在右下角。这两项有时也可以省略。发出通知的单位和通知对象一般都用第三人称，但若正文前用了称呼语，则应用第二人称表示被通知的对象。 Sample
Direction：根据下列信息以公关部的名义给所有员工写一份公告，邀请他们为公司庆祝活动献计献策。
?1. 历史与现状：成立15年，在规模和效益方面现处于同行业五强之一； ?2. 庆祝活动：举行一系列活动，庆祝取得的成就；
?3. 欢迎献计献策：被采用者有奖，所提建议送往本部门办公室。 Words for reference:
规模 scope, 经济效益 economic benefits, 同行业 the same industry, 同仁 colleague, 献计献策 make proposals
Notice
We are preparing to celebrate the 15th anniversary of our company. With the efforts of all our staff, our company is now ranked as one of the five leading companies in the same industry both in scope and profits. To celebrate our achievements, we will hold a number of activities. Your suggestions and proposals are welcome and those whose proposals are being accepted will be awarded.
Please hand in your proposals to our office.
Public Relations Section 11.启事 (Wanted)
启事是一种公告性的应用文。机关、团体或个人若有事情要向群众公开说明，或者对群众有什么要求，都可以把要说的意思简要地写成启事，张贴于布告栏等公共场所。特别重要的或涉及面较广的，往往还要登报。启事的种类繁多，日常生活中常用的有：遗失启事、招领启事、征稿启事、招聘启事等等。 1) 招聘启事 (Job Wanted)
?招聘启事是一种常见的应用文体，它的目的是为了寻找到合适的工作人选。为了达到此目的，
招聘启事应该具备广告的特征，应该能够吸引读者的兴趣。除此之外，应该简单明了，以便读者一目了然。 Sample
?Direction：Whirlpool是一家著名的生产和经营家用电器的公司，总部设在天津，在全国有20余家分公司。我公司现招聘销售经理一人。 ?条件：
?中国公民，年龄35-40岁
?销售学、经济学或相关领域的大专文凭 ?具有至少5年的销售管理经验 ?具有良好的英语会话和写作能力 ?愿意经常出差
?熟练掌握计算机技能
?有意者请拨打电话24876669 与约翰.史密斯先生联系。 Words for reference:
?家用电器 electrical home appliances; 总部 headquarters; 条件 qualifications; 大专文凭 college diploma; 销售学 Marketing Job Wanted
Whirlpool Corporation is a famous manufacturer and marketer of electrical home appliances, with its headquarters in Tianjin. It has more than 20 branches over the country. We are seeking for one sales manager now. ?Qualifications:
?Chinese citizen, aged 35-40;
?With college diploma in Marketing, Economics or related fields; ?Minimum of 5 years’ experience in sales management; ?Proficiency in English speaking and writing; ?Willing to travel frequently; ?Good at using a computer;
Those interested please contact Mr. John Smith at 24876669. 2) 征稿启事 (Contributions Wanted)
?征稿启事是报刊、学术团体等为征集优秀稿件而发布的一种启事。这种启事要求语言简洁明
了，内容明确。说明征稿的目的，为了吸引读者，要有一定的鼓动性。 Sample 征稿启事
―英语角‖在大学生专刊上刊发后，受到广大英语读者的广泛关注和欢迎。为刊发更多更好的优秀英文作品，我们特向社会各界征集稿件。我们欢迎大学生们，广大英语学习者，外国留学生及外国朋友们踊跃投稿。 ?1) 一则简短的故事。 ?2) 发生在你身边的趣事。 ?文章字数不要超过500字。
?来稿请寄：北海市新民大街10号 北海晚报 王平 收 ?邮编：230034
?电子邮件：Helen@ public.cc.cngd.com Contributions Wanted
To provide it with more and better English writing, we would like to ask for contributions from readers from all walks of life (社会各界). College students, English learners, foreign students and foreign friends are all welcome. The writing can be:
?a. A short story
?b. Interesting things happening around you.
?Remember your writing will not be over 500 words. ?Here is our address and E-mail:
?Wang Ping, supplement Dept, Bei Hai Evening Post; 10 Xin Min Street, Beihai ?Postcode: 230034
? Email: Helen@ public.cc.cngd.com 3) 失物启事 (Lost)
?Direction：张华在有一个外宾参观团居住的宾馆丢失了一个方形的棕色手提箱，箱内有收音机、照相机一台、三卷胶卷、两件衬衣、一张从深圳去纽约的飞机票和一本电影杂志。请你为他用英语写一则寻物启事，并写明：如有拾到者，请马上与他联系，他的电话号码是0755-3319582，他将不胜感激。 Lost
A square brown suitcase, containing a radio, a camera, three rolls of film, two shirts, as well as a movie magazine and a plane ticket from Shenzhen to New York, was lost in this hotel today. Will the finder please get in touch with me at once? My telephone number is 0755-3319582. (Will the finder please contact me at 0755-3319582?). I will be very thankful.
Zhang Hua 12.请求信 (A Letter of Request )
?请求信在日常生活中有着广泛的应用，可以是私人信函或公务信函。具体写法如下：介绍自己（熟人可省）；说清写信原由和请求帮助的事项；适当提供相关信息和背景知识。常以―I am writing to ask if you can do (grant)me a favor.‖开头。 Sample
?Direction：你是一家公司的总经理，王志明。当地的一所技术学院6月18日给你部门写信，询问是否能考虑赞助他们将在今年夏天举办的为期一周的艺术节。今天（2010年5月24日）你给该校的校长写封回信，对他们的艺术节表示感兴趣并理解他们的需要，但是因为你们有固定的赞助预算，到明年才能考虑。建议明年再来信联系。最后预祝艺术节成功。 ?注意：必须包括对收信的称谓，写信日期，发信人的签名登记本格式。 Words for reference:
?总经理 General Manager; 为期一周的艺术节 one-week art festival; 固定的赞助预算 a fixed budget for sponsorship; 校长 principal; 赞助 sponsor
24th May, 2010 Dear Principal
Thank you for your letter of 18th June.
I am very interested to hear about your one-week art festival to be held this summer and understand your needs. Unfortunately, I am unable to help you as our company has a fixed budget for sponsorship and new items will not be considered until next year.
I hope your festival will be a success. I suggest that perhaps you contact us again next year.
Yours faithfully, Wang Zhiming General Manager
六、历年专升本作文真题及参考范文
?2009年
?Directions: For this part, you are required to write an enquiry (询价) letter. You should write