H.求职信（letter of application）

　　1.Further to your advertisement in yesterday's Washington Herald for a senior PA, I would very much like to be considered for this vacancy.

　　就贵公司昨天在华盛顿先驱报上关于私人助理的广告，我希望自己有机会填补这个空缺。

　　2.I am writing with regard to your vacancy for a language tutor.

　　我写信应聘贵方语言辅导教师一职。

　　3.I was most interested to read your advertisement for a bookkeeper and feel I could be just the person for your vacancy.

　　对于贵方刊登的簿记员一职的广告，我很感兴趣，觉得自己非常适合这个职位。

　　4.I write to enquire if you have an opening for a sales representative.

　　我写信是想咨询您在销售代表一职上是否有空余的职位。

　　5.I do hope that I will be successful, and that I may hear from you in the near future.

　　我真心希望可以成功，并在近期得到您的答复。

　　6.I do hope that I may be considered for the job and that you may invite me for interview in the near future.

　　真心希望您可以考虑我的申请，同时希望您可以给我参加面试的机会。

　　四、书信写作范例

　　Topic 1: The street where you live is in poor condition. Write a letter to City Council.

　　In your letter, you

　　Explain the situation

　　Explain the likely consequence

　　Describe the change you expect to occur

　　类别：抱怨信  收信人：机构

　　Dear Sir or Madam,

　　I am writing this letter concerning the decline in standards on the highway and byway at our street, Green Avenue, Peterson. I have been living here for over 10 years and was always proud of the way our town looked, but the current state of disrepair and neglect is disappointing.

　　The footpath is now badly in need of repair and it is totally overdrawn with weeds-let alone all the accumulated rubbish. It is a major hazard to children and to the elderly who could easily have a serious accident. We now have an additional problem with wet leaves decaying in huge heaps along tiie paths. These could also cause an accident especially now that we have had so much rain in the last few days.

　　I am wondering what your council intends to do to rectify this situation. I look forward to receiving your reply by return.

　　Yours faithfully,…

　　Topic 2: Your neighbour is a pet owner, but has problems in keeping his dog on a lead. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter, you

　　Explain your situation

　　Describe the problems

　　Tell him what you think he can do to remedy the situation

　　类别：抱怨信收信人：不熟悉的个人

　　Dear Mr. Smith,

　　This letter is to request you to pay attention to your dog. I suggest that you control your dog and stop your dog from barking.

　　On several occasions I have mentioned to you that your dog's constant barking during the night is causing us a great deal of disturbance. I was hoping that we could settle this matter amicably, but it now seems to me that you are totally unable or unwilling to control your animal. Believe me or not, Ms. Collins and Mr. Weber have talked to me about this problem as well. I am writing to inform you that if a solution to this problem is not forthcoming within the next seven days, I very much regret that I will have no choice but to put the matter in tbe hands of City Council.

　　I am looking forward to your reply in due course and your earliest action.

　　Yours sincerely,…

　　Topic 3: You booked a holiday with a travel agency but the tour did not live up to your expectations. Write a letter to the agency. In your letter, you

　　Describe the problem

　　Explain what you expected on your holiday

　　Explain what you want the travel agency to do

　　类别：投诉信收信人：机构或者不熟悉的个人

　　Dear Mr. Jackson,

　　I wish to complain about the service provided by one of your travel operators, Jenny Chang. I contracted with her for a holiday I booked in Sydney for a total cost of $ 2,000, but later discovered that the tour fell below an acceptable standard.

　　On February 13, 2006, I talked to Mrs. Jenny Chang and reminded her of some special requirements I had, including a double room in a four-star hotel, ten places of interest and so forth. Your tour operator confirmed that these would be surely arranged. Unfortunately, these requirements were not met. The four-star hotel was in fact a three-star hotel, and the room service was below the average. The so-called double room was cramped and caused me considerable discomfort. The guide took us to six places of interest (instead of ten, as set out in the contract) and some famous tourism sites were not on our itinerary. Since you undertook to book a holiday in accordance with my requirements and your tour operator assured me that all my requirements would be met, I must hold you responsible for my disappointment.

　　Please let me know how you propose to settle this matter.

　　Yours sincerely,…

　　Topic 4: You wanted to have your computer fixed by the computer shop you bought it from, but the shop refused to repair it. Write a tetter to the manager of the computer shop. In your letter, you

　　Describe the problem with your computer

　　Explain why you are not satisfied with the service

　　Explain what you want the shop to do

　　类别：抱怨信  收信人：机构

　　To whom it may concern,

　　I am writing to notify you of a claim for damaged goods against ypur shop. Besides, I am disappointed concerning your attendants' rude and brusque manner when dealing with.clients' request. It is hurting your business.

　　I purchased a HP computer in your computer shop early last week. It worked well in the first week, but later displayed some obvious problems. First, on the screen, some dark dots appeared, which have seriously blurred the screen. I thought that your shop would at least manage to check the computer and give me some suggestions, as the computer is under one-year-long warranty. However, much to my astonishment, the shop attendants insisted that they were not held responsible, and the only suggestion they generously left me was to refer this problem to the manufacturer directly. This situation is causing jpe considerable anxiety.

　　Unless you take prompt action to fix the computer or refund the purchase price in full, I will be forced to take legal action regarding your shop's refusal to honour the warranty. I hope we can work something out to our mutual benefit.

　　Your earliest response will be appreciated.

　　Faithfully yours,…

　　Topic 5: You bought a CD player from a shop, but found it didn't work. You are writing to the manufacturer for compensation. In your letter, you

　　Describe the problems with the CD player

　　Describe the way the shop assistants treated you

　　Suggest solutions to this problem

　　类别：抱怨信  收信人：机构

　　To whom it may concern,

　　I want to inform you of my dissatisfaction with a CD player (RHE 340) produced by your company. I purchased this item on January 12 at the Novel Store in New Market for ?750 dollars. The CD player is faulty and has the following problems: First, it fails to read songs sometimes. Second, I saw several scratches on the CD player when I first unfolded the package. I wonder whether it is a used CD player.

　　I brought it back to the retail shop one week later, but the shop attendant refused to either fix or replace it, saying that it was the responsibility of the manufacturer. I have no choice but forward this issue to your company. Unless you replace this CD player with a new one or refund the purchase price in full, I will be forced to take legal action.

　　Your earliest response would be highly appreciated.

　　Yours truly,…

　　Topic 6: You attended a two-day-long course, but you are not satisfied with part of the course. Write a letter to the course organiser. In your letter, you

　　Describe your experience with the course

　　Explain why there is room for improvement

　　Describe what improvement can be made

　　类别：建议信  收信人：不熟悉的个人

　　Dear Mr. Clinton,

　　I hope that this unintended letter would not have surprised you. I used to study in your school, and this letter is basically concerned about some courses I had been through. It is too bad some problems occurred. Otherwise, I was very satisfied with my learning experience there.

　　The management course is generally satisfactory. I have been especially impressed with the books the lecturer had recommended. I am convinced that what I learnt from the courses is great use to my job.

　　However, it has come to my attention that some of your lecturers are so young that they seem to have deficient experience in the field of management. They should connect those theories with the real world. In light of my long history as an on-the-job training participant, I trust that your school can manage to improve this situation. Those lecturers are undoubtedly aspiring, dedicated and responsible, but I personally suggest that they can undergo more practical training, and learn more about the application of theories.

　　Thanks a lot for your concern. I am looking forward to improvement, although I am no longer your student Sincerely yours,...

　　Topic 7: You met an accident in the kitchen of your rent apartment. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter, you

　　Explain the accident

　　Describe the damage caused

　　Suggest any remedy you think effective

　　类别：解释信  收信人：熟悉的个人

　　Dear,

　　I am writing to discuss with you how we work out a problem found in the kitchen of your apartment. I have been enjoying living in your apartment since I moved in, except a terrifying accident I met yesterday in the kitchen.

　　I was ready to cook last night around 7 p. m. as usual. However, the oven did not seem to work well, and it took about half an hour to get heated. When I turned on the light of the range hood and attempted to check out what happened to the oven, the light was broken. So I decided to exchange the bulb, but it finally led to the short circuit of the whole kitchen. I apologise for the inconvenience to which you have been put. However, so far the electricity supply is disconnected, and no appliance in the kitchen can be used. I do need your help on this matter.

　　Please contact me at the number 021304678 to discuss how we can work out this problem. I would like to know whether I should call upon you for further advice.

　　Best regards,...

　　Topic 8: Your school has no sport facilities. Write to a nearby club to apply for a membership. In your letter, you

　　Provide personal information

　　Describe service or facilities you want

　　Inquire about the fees

　　类别：求助信/咨询信  收信人：机构

　　To whom it may concern,

　　I am a student currently studying in St. Luke's Grammar School, and I am interested in the membership of your club in late May. The school I am studying in has limited facilities and I have heard that your club is an excellent training service provider. Location is another reason why I perceive your club as the best option. It only takes fifteen minutes to get to your club on foot.

　　I appreciate receiving any pamphlets with information about facilities, such as weightlifting equipment, swimming pool, sauna, shower rooms and lockers. I was told that all these facilities are provided, but I am writing for confirmation. By the way, I would love to be informed about membership fees and any discount I am entitled for. I am 16 years old, male, and holding an international student visa. Should you have any questions or need to speak to me about my request, you can reach me at HancyXia@maclean.co.edu or at (09) 365-4562.

　　I am looking forward to your earliest reply. Thank you for your attention.

　　Yours sincerely,

　　Nancy Xia

　　Topic 9: You are going to London to take a training course for two months. Write a letter asking the local accommodation agency to reserve a flat for you. In the letter, you

　　Provide relevant information about yourself

　　Describe your requirement

　　Clarify when you would arrive

　　类别：求助信/咨询信  收信人：机构或者不熟悉的个人

　　Dear Sir or Madam,

　　I am looking for a single-bedroom apartment in London. Please let me know if you have any suitable vacancies. I would be happy to give you a deposit to hold it.

　　I am about to attend a training course in London during the months of July and August, and St Atlas Polytechnic College, the college where I will be studying, is at Queens Street. If possible, I would like to have an apartment that is within two or three miles of the college. The apartment is preferably spacious, air conditioned with a private bathroom, a telephone line and Internet access. I will appreciate it if it is quiet, comfortably furnished, because I think it will help me focus on my studies. I am willing to pay up to ?500 a month.

　　I would appreciate hearing from you within the next two weeks. My email address is xiaoyan@xtra.co.cn.

　　Sincerely yours,

　　Johnson Lee

　　Topic 10: Your company is organising a language study programme, and all participants should go overseas to receive training. Write a letter to apply for participation. In your letter, you

　　Justify your application

　　Describe your work in your company

　　Explain how it will help your work