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Section CSection C

Writing Notes (2)Writing Notes (2)

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About Notes

Sample reading

Useful terms

Exercise

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The informal note is a kind of simple letter form. Its content is brief, the characters compact, and addressing formatted. In order to leave a message, or ask someone to pass it on, the writer seldom uses envelopes in most informal notes. Informal notes include inquiries, instruction seeking, and notices, etc.

The informal note is a kind of simple letter form. Its content is brief, the characters compact, and addressing formatted. In order to leave a message, or ask someone to pass it on, the writer seldom uses envelopes in most informal notes. Informal notes include inquiries, instruction seeking, and notices, etc.

About Notes

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Please read and understand the following sample notes.

1. Asking for Sick Leave

Nov. 27, 2004

Dear Mr. Wu,

I’m seriously ill today and cannot come to class. I’m writing

to ask for sick leave of two days.

Your student

Li Jing

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2. Writing a Message

Jim:

1. Allen called. Wants a meeting at 11:00 tomorrow. 2. Forbes calling at about 3:00 tomorrow. 3. Remember to phone IBM. Alison

3. DatingDear Shao Hua,

I shall feel obliged if you favour me with a call at your earliest convenience.

Yours truly,

D. F. Jiang

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There are various types of notes in everyday life. The section includes four of them indicating what information should be included in these kinds of notes.

1. Asking for leave Intention: I want/need/am sorry to apply/ask for one day/one

week/ten days’ leave from Sept. 3 to...

Reason: ..., and I have to/need to/plan to..., for/because...

Appeal: Wish for your allowance

2. Invitation For what purpose/activity? What time? Where to meet? Any

need to contact?

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3. Apology Apologizing: I am sorry.../I do apologize for...; I also feel

worried and anxious in my heart.

Reason: The fact is that...; When..., I simply forgot...

Compensation: I hope you know how sorry I am...; Should I make a visit to you...; I would like to...

4. Borrowing Appeal: I wonder if I could/May I/could I borrow...

Reason for the borrowing

Promise of return: I promise that...

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1. Fill in the following notes according to the information given below in Chinese.

写一张电话留言，告诉查尔斯先生，安娜打来电话，说她明天下午前往纽约，请他回电话。

Exercises

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Exercises

Charles:

Anna called, saying she was leaving for New York tomorrow afternoon. Asked you to call back.

Jones

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THANK YOU

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