Unit 1 INVITATIONS Session 3 Section III Passage II Section IV Passage II An Invitation Letter Session 3 Section IV Trying Your Hand

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Section IIIPassage II

Section IV

Passage II An Invitation Letter

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Section IV Trying Your Hand

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Passage 2 An Invitation Letter

Lead in

Global Reading

Practice

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1. Related Information

2. Warm-up Questions

3.Understanding an Invitation Letter

Lead in

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Lead in

Related Information

This is an informal letter between friends. The tone of

this letter is casual. The language is not so formal. This

kind of informal invitation letter is often written in the third

person. For example, “in the hope that it will be possible

for you both to spend a few days with us during your stay

in England.” “ and it would be nice if you could come then,

too.” But a formal invitation card is usually written in the

first person.

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Sentences Often Used in a Letter

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1. It seems ages since we heard from you.2. I am writing straightaway in the hope that (it will be possible for you both to spend a few days with us during your stay in England).3. There’s not a great deal to report from our end.4. I’d better stop here now; I’m supposed to be spending this evening (writing Christmas cards).5. Write or phone as soon as you can--- and come!6. Love from us all.7. Yours ever, (Richard).

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Warm-up Questions

1. Have you ever received an invitation letter in English?

2. What points should an invitation letter include?

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Understanding an Invitation Letter

Who invites whom? What is the aim of the invitation?

On what occasion is the invitation given?

When and where is the event to be held?

Is a reply to the invitation needed?

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Global Reading

1.Comprehension of the letter

2. Words and Sentences

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Comprehension of the letter

1. Question for Para. 1:

Why does Richard write to Michael?

He wants to invite Michael and Lucia to spend a few days with his family in England.

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What job is Richard doing now?

He is teaching English literature in a university.

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3. Question for Para. 3: Who else will be invited to his house over

the

New Year weekend?

Mike and Rosa Griffiths .

If weather permitting, what outdoor activity will

Richard arrange for his friends?

Visiting the Carters.

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How are Richard’s family getting along ?

Quite well.

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An Invitation Letter 10 November 2006

Para. 1 My dear Michael,

It seems ages since we heard from you — and even

longer since you went to work in China. But recently we

happened to bump into Charlie Wright at a party, and from him

we learnt that you and Lucia will be coming to England over the

Christmas holidays. So I am writing straightaway — to

make sure this reaches you well before you leave Shanghai — in

the hope that it will be possible for you both to spend a few days

with us during your stay in England.

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1.(Para. 1) It seems ages since we heard from you.

Analysis: It seems ages since... means “it seems a long time since ...’’ .

Translation: 似乎很长时间没有收到你的信了。 Example:

It seems ages since I saw you in Shanghai. CloseClose

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2. (Para. 1) So I am writing straightaway—to make sure this reaches you well before you leave Shanghai—in the hope that it will be possible for you both to spend a few days with us during your stay in England.

Analysis:

To make sure… is an adverbial of purpose, and in the hope ,a prepositional phrase used also as an adverbial of purpose.Translation: 所以我马上写信，好让你在离开上海之前肯定收到这封信 —— 希望你们俩能在英格兰逗留期间和我们一起住几天。 Example: I am sending this card to you today —to m

ake sure you receive it before the Christmas Day.CloseClose

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Para. 2 I am still teaching English Literature in a

university and I am getting well along with my colleagues. I

also have some Chinese students here, who are very friendly and

intelligent.

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Para. 3 I imagine you will be spending Christmas with

your parents, but surely you will have some time after that

before your Christmas holidays end. We shall be

having two other friends of ours staying with us over the

New Year weekend, and it would be nice if you could come

then, too. Mike and Rosa Griffiths are old friends and very

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3.(Para. 3) I imagine you will be spending Christmas itself

with your parents, but surely you will have some time after

that before your Christmas holidays end.

Analysis: Surely is used to express that someone is certain or almost certain about something.

我猜想你将在你的父母家过圣诞节 , 但肯定在你的圣诞节假日结束之前还会有一些时间。 Translation:

Example: These children surely deserve something better than a life on the streets.

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Para. 4 There’s not a great deal to report from our

end. Mary is well and still enjoying her school teaching (

at least, I think so); the children are growing up at a terrifying

rate; I am still working for Sanderson’s and liking it well

enough — though occasionally pining for the footloose days of

long ago. But let’s hope you will soon be here to see for

yourselves — and help us see the New Year in!

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nice couple; I’m sure you will like them. They used to live in China, too, so we shall have something in common. And if we get some decent weather, we might all go off one day and visit the Carters — I’m sure we can get Uncle Arthur to lend us his minibus.

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4.(Para. 4) I am still working for Sanderson’s and liking it

well enough—though occasionally pining for the footloose

days of long ago.

Analysis:

Sanderson’s here refers to a company implying Sanderson’s

Company; though is introducing a participle clause pining for …

and serving as the adverbial of concession.

Translation: 我还在桑德森公司工作，而且工作很称心 —— 虽然偶尔我也渴望从前自由自在的日子。 Example: They are working happily with Kent’s, though

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happen to do sth.: have or do sth. by or as if by chance

FOR EXAMPLE:

If you happen to see him, ask him to phone me. There happened to be a young man there, so I asked him the way.

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make sure: find out if something is true or check that something has been done

FOR EXAMPLE:

Make sure of the time and place. I think there is a flight to Shanghai at 2:30, but you’d better make sure. CloseClose

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Para. 2 I am still teaching English Literature in a

university and I am getting well along with my colleagues. I

also have some Chinese students here, who are very friendly and

intelligent.

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Para. 3 I imagine you will be spending Christmas with

your parents, but surely you will have some time after that

before your Christmas holidays end. We shall be

having two other friends of ours staying with us over the

New Year weekend, and it would be nice if you could come

then, too. Mike and Rosa Griffiths are old friends and very

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colleague n. someone that you work with

FOR EXAMPLE:

I’d like you to meet a colleague of mine, Jean Michael. He was never popular with his colleagues.

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yourselves — and help us see the New Year in!

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at least: not less than

FOR EXAMPLE:

We spent at least two weeks there. The swimming suit costs at least $25.

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yourselves — and help us see the New Year in! 4

Occasionally: adv. once in a while

FOR EXAMPLE:

He visits me occasionally. We have a shower occasionally on a summer day.

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Section IVTrying Your Hand

Applied Writing

Grammar Review

Sentence Writing

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Applied Writing

Read and Simulate

Simulate and Create

Format Analysis

Language Features

Additional Samples

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Format analysis

A letter of invitation to a formal occasion, say, a s

ymposium, forum or conference is different from a p

ersonal letter. It is more like the announcement of a

n event, informing the recipient of the aim, topic(s) a

nd sponsor(s) of the event, and the place and time it

is to be held. Usually a registration form and a list of

topics are attached to it. Dates for papers, social eve

nts, and an introduction of local sightseeing tours, e

tc., are also stated.

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Language featuresSentences used in making an invitation and giving a reply.

1. We have pleasure in inviting you to (our annual conference).

2. We would be very grateful if you would (consider giving us an update on this issue).

3. We would appreciate it if you could confirm your participation at your earliest convenience.

4. Thank you for your letter of (25 May) and I am pleased to confirm my participation in (this year’s conference to be held in July).5. I would be grateful if you could send me further details about the program.

6. I look forward to attending the conference. (I am looking forward to attending the conference.)

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Additional samples

1. A formal invitation:

Chairman

Of the Students’ Union

requests the pleasure of

Mr. And Mrs. John Smith’s company

at the New Year’s Party

at the University Hall

on Thursday

December 30th, 7:00 pm.

R,S.V.P. Dec. 28, 2006

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2. An informal invitation:

May we have the pleasure of your company at our Silver

Wedding Party in our house on Friday, June 1st, at 7:30 p.m.?

Yours very truly,

(Signature)

Sam Hekinen

Dear Mr. And Mrs. Silver,

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3. A formal reply:

Mr. And Mrs. John Smith

accept with pleasure the kind invitation

from Chairman of the Students’ Union

to be present at the New Year’s Party

on December 30th.

December 28th

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3. A formal reply:

December

28th

Mr. And Mrs. Tony Silver regret that Mr.

Silver’s hospitalization on account of a serious

cold prevents them from accepting the kind

invitation of Chairman of the Students’ Union to

be present at the New Year’s Party on

December 30th.

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4. An informal reply:

Additional samples

Dear Mr. And Mrs. Hekinen, Thank you very much for inviting me and my wife to your Silver Wedding Party on June 1st, which my wife and I are very much delighted to accept. Sincerely yours, (Signature) Tony Silver

Dear Mr. And Mrs. Hekinen, Thank you very much for inviting me and my wife to your Silver Wedding Party on June 1st, which my wife and I are very much delighted to accept. Sincerely yours, (Signature) Tony Silver

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4. An informal reply:

Dear Mr. And Mrs. Hekinen, Thank you very much for inviting me and my wife to your Silver Wedding Party on June 1st. However, I regret to inform you that owing to a previous engagement we shall not be able to come. Sincerely yours, (Signature) Tony Silver

Dear Mr. And Mrs. Hekinen, Thank you very much for inviting me and my wife to your Silver Wedding Party on June 1st. However, I regret to inform you that owing to a previous engagement we shall not be able to come. Sincerely yours, (Signature) Tony Silver

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Grammar ReviewWord Order in a Subordinate Clause

Simple wh-question ： What is she doing now?

Wh-question as an objective clause ： I don’t know what she is doing now.

Simple wh-question ： When will they go to Shanghai?

Wh-question as a subjective clause ： When they will go to

Shanghai hasn’t yet been decided.

It hasn’t yet been decided when they will go to Shanghai.

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Grammar ReviewWord Order in a Subordinate Clause

Simple wh-question ： What does he want to read today?

Wh-question as a predicative clause ： This is what he wants to read today.

Simple wh-question ： Where are you now?

Wh-question as an adverbial clause ： Could you stay for awhile where you are now?

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Useful words and phrases

She would love to come;

but not able to come;

Peter, Sandra’s husband, and Sandra going to Italy

on July 9th on holiday;

stay in Rome for ten days;

go on to travel to England on July 20th;

have a whole month there;

before closing the letter;

give best wishes

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Assignments for this session

Do Exercises 8-9 of Passage 2.

Do Exercises 7-8 of Section IV.

Do the grammar exercises in the Workbook.

Read and remember the new words in Passage 2.

Prepare Section I in Unit Two.

Documents

Unit 1 INVITATIONS Session 3 Section III Passage II Section IV Passage II An Invitation Letter Session 3 Section IV Trying Your Hand