邀请信
You want to invite some friends to a party. Writer an invitation letter to them individually, elaborating on the reason why such a party should be held, and what activities will be arranged for them.
Dear Xiaobo,
称呼:写给关系亲密的个人
I will hold a dinner party at my house on Feb. 1, 2010 to celebrate Mr. Liu Li”s marriage with Miss Zhang Hai.
As you are a close friend of ours, we would very much like you to participate in the celebration and share our joy.
第一句交代写作背景:活动的时间、地点、内容
(积累:hold a dinner party; celebrate…)
第二句是全文的中心句,交代了写作目的:邀请收信人参加晚会。
(积累:participate in; share joy)
The occasion will start at seven o”clock in the evening, with the showing of their wedding ceremony.
This will be followed by a dinner party.
At around ten, we will hold a small musical soiree, at which a band will perform some works by Bach and Strauss.
本段分三句话,按照时间顺序介绍了该晚会的活动安排。
(积累:wedding ceremony; hold a musical soiree )
If you do not have any prior appointment on Feb. 1, we look forward to the pleasure of your company.
本段再次表示诚挚的邀请。
(积累:prior; look forward to)
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
信件结尾和署名