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1、Part One Practical W ritingUnitlThank-you Letters,Congratulation Letters,Apology Letters.Main Points1.What is a thank-you letter?Why do we have to write a thank-you letter?2.What is a letter of congratulation?Why do we have to write a letter of congratulation?3.What is a condolence letter?How to wri
2、te a condolence letter?4.What is an apology letter,how to write an apology letter?1.Thank-you LettersIt is important to take the time to thank everyone who helps with your career,job search oranything else.Here is a general thank-you letter you can send(via email or mail)to the peoplewho have helped
3、 you.In job hunting,writing a thank-you letter,or thank-you email,after an employment interviewis a must.A thank-youn letter or note as a follow-up to your interview is an integral part of theemployment process and the power of saying thank you cannot be overstated.A thank-you”letter sends a message
4、 that you are both considerate and professional,thereby hopefullyreinforcing the positive impression you left upon the readers mind.In fact,some employers thinkless of those interviewees who fail to follow-up promptly.Plan to send out your thank-you lettersas soon as possible(preferably within twent
5、y-four hours)after your interview.While writing,like any piece of writing,it is best to keep your audience in mind.Addresstheir issues and concerns.In general,typed(paper or email)thank-you letters are recommended.However,some surveys suggest that hiring managers like hand written thank notes,too.So
6、,consider the personality of the organization and the rapport you felt during your interviews.Ifyour interview was a fairly informal process and/or you achieved an immediate rapport with yourinterviewer,a handwritten note is fine.Dont forget to list your contact information in yoursignature.If you a
7、re sending an email letter,there is no need to include your return address or yourcontacts address.Sample 1General Thank-you LetterYour NameYour AddressYour City,State,Zip CodeYour Phone NumberYour EmailDateNameTitleOrganizationAddressCity,State,Zip CodeDear First Name,(or Mr./Ms.Last Name if you do
8、nt know them well)Thank you for all the help you have given me with my job search.I especially appreciate the information and advice you have provided,and the contacts youhave shared with me.Your assistance has been invaluable to me during this process.Again,thank you so much.I greatly appreciate yo
9、ur generosity.Best Regards,Your Name2.Congratulation LettersA congratulatory letter can often be quite a tricky letter to write.We must take care it doesnot sound either patronizing or bitter(depending on your position in relation to the recipient).The best way to approach it is simply to acknowledg
10、e their special event,congratulate them onit and wish them well for the future.Aim to write a plain,straightforward letter that cannot be misinterpreted or viewed in anyway other than a genuine statement of congratulations.How to write effective congratulation lettersWrite the congratulation letter
11、as soon as possible after the fortunate event takes place.State in the beginning the specific occasion that has motivated you to write a congratulationletter.Express praise and approval of the readers accomplishment in your congratulation letter.Keep your congratulation letter simple and conciseunde
12、r one page in length.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.SamplesCongratulation on Prom
13、otion(1)Dear Sir/Madam,On behalf of the management of this company,I would like to extend to you ourwarmest congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of your appointment as General Managerof the Corporation.I am confident that under you able leadership the corporation will achievefurther brill
14、iant success and that the friendly relations between our two companies will continue toprogress.Very cordially,(signature)Congratulation on Promotion(2)Dear Sir/Madam,Congratulations on you recent promotion to(position).I know how hard you have worked to earn the recognition you presently enjoy at(n
15、ame offirm),and I feel that they are very wise in having made their choice.Please accept our best wishes for your success in your new position.Congratulation on Promotion(3)Dear Sir/Madam,Upon hearing of your promotion,I would like to offer you my congratulations.It is always good to see hard work a
16、nd competence rewarded.I am sure that your promotion is one of many steps you will take along the way to asuccessful career.Again,let me offer my congratulations and wish you luck at your new position.Sincerely yours,(signature)Sentences for memorizing:1.1 would like to extend to you our warmest congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of.值此之际，向您表达我们最热烈的祝贺和最良好的祝愿。2.I would like to congratulate you on your recent promotion to assistant plant supervisor.Youmust be proud of your accomplishme
