陈金生

笔者纵观近五年的全国高考英语试题河南卷，英语写作部分全部为应用文体，分别是感谢信、道歉信、申请信和通知，现分别举例逐一介绍，希望对各位英语学习者有所帮助。

一、感谢信

假设你是李华，梁教授去年六月推荐你去悉尼大学深造，现在你已经被悉尼大学化学学院录取，请写封信向梁教授表示感谢。

Dear Professor Liang，

I am writing to extend my gratitude to you because with your help I am now a student of Chemistry Department of Sydney University.

Last June， when I applied to become a graduate student of Sydney University， you really gave me a lot of valuable help. You not only wrote a recommendation for me to Professor Wells who works in the Sydney University but also gave me careful and patient instructions on how to fill the application forms and write the application letters.

It is your unreserved help that enables me to obtain this splendid opportunity of further education. For the following two years I will study hard to reciprocate（回報）your sincere help and expectations with excellent grades.

Yours truly，

Zhang Ying

【分析】

感谢信三要素：1.提出感谢；2.感谢原因（别人做了什么事让你感谢）；3.如何回报（好好学习，继续努力等）。

【优秀句式】

I am writing to extend my gratitude to you because...

二、道歉信

假设你是李华，你承诺要参加你朋友Sarah的生日宴会，但是今天早上你的弟弟突然生病，被送往医院，因此你给买了一个小礼物送给Sarah，表示你的歉意。

Dear Sarah，

I am terribly sorry to tell you that I am unable to attend your birthday party next Thursday evening. That is owing to（因为） the fact that （同位语从句）my younger brother suddenly fell ill and was taken to a hospital this morning. I have to go there immediately and take care of him. As told by the doctor in charge， it will take around five days for him to recover and I have asked my boss for a leave.

I really regret that I cannot go to celebrate your birthday personally and would miss the perfect chance of enjoying myself with all our old friends. I have chosen a small gift for you and will send it to you tomorrow to show my best wishes. Besides， please give my regards to our friends when you meet them at the party.

Sincerely

Li Hua

【分析】

道歉信四要素：1.开篇点题，就事道歉；2.道歉原因；3.补救方式；4.希望再次得到原谅。

【优秀句式】

I am terribly sorry to tell you...

三、申请信

假定你是李华，将于今年七月从新星外语学校毕业。你从报纸上得知B & B公司要招聘一名英文秘书，你很感兴趣，要写一封求职信。

Dear Sir/ Madam，

I learned from the newspaper that your company needs an English secretary. Im really interested in this position so I am writing to apply for it.

Im18 years old and will graduate from Xinxing Foreign Languages School this July. Im an excellent student， among the top 5 in my class of 50 students. Im good at English， especially spoken English. I often use the computer and I type very fast. In my spare time， I read a lot. Poems are my favorite. I enjoy music very much too. Being an active young person， I like sports and outdoor activities. Besides， Im easy to get along with and I like to make friends.

I hope I may be granted an interview，when I can explain my qualifications more fully. I am looking forward to your reply.

Sincerely yours

Li Hua

【分析】

申请信四要素：1.开篇提出申请；2.介绍个人学术背景、个人能力、兴趣爱好、性格特點等；3.工作经验；4.发出期待，希望回复。

【优秀句式】

1. I learned from the newspaper that your company needs/is in need of/is recruiting…

2. Im really interested in this position so I am writing to apply for it.

四、通知

假如你是校学生会主席。新年即将到来，为了帮助你校的外国留学生更好地了解中国文化，学生会将为他们举办一个新年晚会。请你用英语向他们发出口头通知。

Good afternoon， everyone. May I have your attention， please？

Im the chairman of the Students Union. As the New Year is around the corner（即将到来）， we are going to hold a New Year party for you， which is intended to enable you to have a better understanding of Chinese culture. During the party， not only can you sing a Chinese song， but you will also compete with each other to see how skilled you are at using chopsticks. Whats more， youll learn at the party how to make dumplings. Sounds great. Doesnt it？ The party is scheduled in Room 101of the Teaching Building from 6：00 p.m. to 8：00 p.m. next Friday. Please make sure you wont miss it. Thank you for your attention.

【分析】

通知四要素：1.开篇点题，说明邀请参加什么活动；2.详细介绍活动时间、地点、参加人员、活动内容；3.再次发出邀请。

【优秀句式】

1.Good afternoon， everyone. May I have your attention， please.

2.Please make sure you wont miss it.Thank you for your attention.

（作者单位：河南省叶县高级中学）