九、安排信
22 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 am - Cultural Exhibition opens
12 am - International Festival begins with a speech by the university president and an introduction of visiting dignitaries
1-5 pm - Opportunity to visit festival, interact with student performers, taste foods
6 pm - Dinner 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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十、要求和询问信
Sample Writing 1:
22 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, \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