英文书信格式及范文

一、 英文书信的结构

第一节 英文书信的结构

英文书信一般由以下六部分组成：信头、信内地址、称呼、正文、结尾、签名。

1． 正文（Body of Letter）

正文是书信的主体。与中文信件不同的是，英文书信的正文的开头不是先写一些问候语，再阐明写信的目的，而是直接说明写信人的身份及写信的目的，然后提出写信人的情况、想法或要求，并加以必要的解释或说明。英文书信陈述目的时，应该直截了当，意思明确，层次清楚，言简意赅。

书信正文的第一句话或第一段，通常被称为起首语。一般说来，人们习惯用一些客套的写法作为书信正文的起始，即先将对方来信的日期、主题加以简单描述，以便使对方一看便知该信是回答哪一封信的。如果是第一次给别人写信，也可用开头语作必要的自我介绍，并表明自己写信的主要目的。

第二节 书信作文的出题形式和写作要领

下面，我们先来看看一作文题：

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter. Suppose you are Zhang Ying. Write a letter to Xiao Wang, a schoolmate of yours who is going to visit you during the week-long holiday. You should write at least 120 words according to the suggestion given below in Chinese:

1. 表示欢迎

2. 提出对度假安排的建议

3. 提醒应注意的事项

A Letter to a Schoolmate

June 23, 2001

Dear Xiao Wang,

__________________________________

__________________________________

__________________________________.

Yours,

Zhang Ying

从上面的例子可见，书信作文不仅给出正文部分的内容的提纲，而且还给出书信各部分的结构的框架。也就是说，我们只要考虑如何表达提纲部分的内容，而不用考虑书信的结构。

在写书信作文时，首先要把书信正文的提纲内容细化，扩展成更细的英文提纲，然后用简洁、明了、礼貌、正确和得体的语言表达出细化了的提纲内容。例如前面的那封信就可以列出下面的提纲：

Topic: A Letter to a Schoolmate Question: What are the holiday arrangements and points for attention?

Outline:I. Extending my welcome II. Holiday schedule1. 1st day – campus2. 2nd day – the 1

art gallery & music hall3. 3rd day – mountain climbing4. next 3 days – other places of interest (Swan Cave, Golden Lake …)5. Last day – departure III. Points for attention 1. Train number & time of arrival 2. Sunglasses IV. Looking forward to seeing you. Introduction Body 1 Body 2 Conclusion 范文：

A Letter to A Schoolmate

June 23, 2001

Dear Xiao Wang,

I’m very glad to learn that you’re going to visit me during the week-long holiday. My parents will also be happy to see you again. I am sure you will enjoy every minute here.

I have arranged our schedule for the holiday as follows. On the first day you arrive, I’ll show you around our campus. On the second day, we’ll visit the art gallery and the music hall. Next day, we’ll climb a hill in the northeastern part of the city. On the top of the hill, we can have a wonderful bird’s eye view of the city. During the next three days, we’ll make some short trips to some places of interest nearby, such as the Swan Cave, the Golden Lake, etc. On the last day, I’ll see you off at the railway station.

Please remember to call and tell me your train number and time of arrival so that I can meet you at the railway station. By the way, it’s very hot here and we have a lot of sunshine, so don’t forget to wear you sunglasses.

I’m looking forward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely yours,

Zhang Ying

写信日期称呼正文第一段：表示欢迎正文第2段：活动安排第一天的安排第二天的安排第三天的安排第4-6天的安排第七天：送行正文第三段（注意事项）： 注意事项一注意事项二结束语结尾礼词签名

上面举的是私人信件的例子，下面我们再来看一封投诉信（Letter of Complaint）。

投诉信的目的是为了让收信人读信后同情你的遭遇,解决你所遇到的问题。所以写投诉信时应该实事求是地反映情况，注意措辞，不使用过多的讽刺或责备的语言，也不要因为发泄怒气而离题，以避免引起收信人的不信任或反感。

一般而言，投诉信包括以下内容：提出要求和理由；解释详细的情况；把请求具体化以及希望收信人采取行动的日期等。例如：

September 1, 2001

Dear Sir or Madam:

I’m writing to complain about a typewriter I bought seven months ago.

In February of 2001 I bought a Jones Typewriter, Portable Special Model, at ABC Store, I had used it only a few days when the space bar broke.

I took it to a local shop, they told me it was factory defect and suggest I take it back to ABC. ABC accepted the machine and sent the part in. I waited three months, and since your company did not send a replacement, they let me have the space bar from another typewriter.

Now, six months later, it has broken again. I took it back to ABC. They are no longer carrying your typewriter, but they assured me that the guarantee is still good and suggested that I 2

write you for further instructions as to what steps to take.

I will appreciate anything you can do to help us on this matter.

Respectfully,

(Signature)

James Bergen

写信日期 称呼正文第一段：表明写信的目的正文第二段：具体说明购买产品的时间、地点及出现的问题第三段：说明尝试的解决方法 第四段：说明尝试的解决方案无效，请求帮助结尾礼词签名打印的姓名

这是一封态度冷静、措辞有理、有节的投诉售后服务不周的信。由于这类信涉及经销商（厂家）和卖方，因此，投诉信中写明了以下详细的情况：

1） 购物的时间：In February of 2001

2） 购物地点： at ABC Store

3） 产品型号：Jones Typewriter, Portable Special Model

4） 使用时间：I had used it only a few days；six months later

5） 主要问题：The space bar broke

6） 产生问题的原因：factory defect

7） 为什么向你方反映：

They are no longer carrying your typewriter, but they assured us that the guarantee is still good and suggested that I write you for further instructions as to what steps to take. (商店已没有贵公司的打字机，但他们让我相信，保修卡仍有效，并建议我写信给贵公司以寻求解决办法)

此外，写信人还用了礼貌的结束语：

I will appreciate anything you can do to help us on this matter. (贵公司在这件事上给我的任何帮助都将令我不胜感激)

下面我们进行写作练习。我将给大家一个作文题，请大家根据这一讲的内容，在30分钟内完成。大家在写作的过程中要注意审题，考虑文章的结构、采用的起首语和结束语等。 练习五：

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter. Suppose you are Xiao Li. Write a letter to Xiao Zhang, a roommate of yours who is a heavy smoker. You should write at least 120 words according to the suggestion given below in Chinese:

1. 吸烟已成为宿舍的一大问题

2. 吸烟的危害

3. 建议戒烟

A Letter to a Roommate

March 16, 2002

Dear Xiao Zhang,

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________.

Yours sincerely,

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Xiao Li

参考文章:

A Letter to a Roommate

March 16, 2002

Dear Xiao Zhang,

Recently I have noticed that you have been smoking heavily, which is becoming a serious problem. As long as you are in, our bedroom is filled with that terrible smell. The ashtray always overflows with cigarette butts.

Your are ruining your health, destroying brain cells which can never be replaced, not to mention the damage to your lungs and windpipes. Smoking, especially heavy smoking, correlates highly with lung cancer. It is possible that you'll be caught up with it. I'm not scaring you. Besides, smoking is also harmful to the health of our roommates and the friendship among us. The roommates avoid being in the bedroom for fear of being polluted. As a result, the brotherhood among roommates is gradually fading.

If I were you, I would try to get rid of the bad habit. It is not difficult to break away from it if you are really determined to quit. Remember 'Where there is a will, there is a way'. I will always be there to help, if you need.

Yours sincerely,

Xiao Li

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书信写作常用套句

It is so great to hear from you again.

It is a great pleasure for me to …

With great delight I learned that …

I must apologize for not writing to you sooner.

建议：

In my experience, it seems that _______ would make sense in your situation In my opinion, it would be wise for you to take the following actions:

感谢：

I truly appreciate your kindness.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for...

道歉：

I apologize most sincerely for...

I am so sorry to have put you through so much trouble...

邀请：

We would be honored to have you there with us...

I will cover all the expense involved.

抱怨：

I very much regret to have to inform you that...

We will appreciate your willingness to make up for the loss

I hope that the above situation will be improved as soon as possible

咨询：

I would like to request some information about...

Should I need to send further materials, please let me know.

求职：

In answer to your advertisement a post as … in your office.

I hope I may be granted an interview…

开头段：

1、告知对方你的身份（假如对方不认识你）

Dear Sir/ Mr. Prometheus,

I was a student at your college, enrolled in Philosophy Department.

/ I am a… at your…

/ I am a … at your college, enrolled in the… course.

/ My name is…, I am…

2、问候收信人（假如他/她是你的朋友）

Dear Prometheus,

Hello / Hi. How are you? / I hope everything is fine. / How are things going with you? / How are you getting on in / getting along with…..?

3、解释写信的原因

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（1）致谢：

I deeply appreciate your courtesy and I hope to reciprocate your favor when the opportunity arises. / I am greatly indebted to you for (the double) you have gone to on my behalf.

/ Thank you for your letter about studying in Canada.

/ I am writing to tell you how grateful I am for…

/ I would like to thank you most sincerely for…

（2）抱怨：

I am writing to complain about the poor service at your dining-room.

/ I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with / at…

/ I wish to make a complaint about…

/ I am writing to draw your attention to….

/ I am afraid I have got a complaint about….

（3）致歉：

I would be grateful if you would be so kind as to provide me with certain essential

information regarding the following aspects.

/ I am writing to you because I am unable to….

/ I an terribly sorry that….

/ I would like to express my apologies for not being able to….

（4）询问：

I would like to obtain /request/seek/inquire about some information about…

/ I am writing to ask if you can do me a favor.

/ I would like some detailed information on/about….

（四）结尾段：

1、发出请求

（1）Please give this matter your immediate attention.

（2）I would very much appreciate it if……as soon as possible.

（3）Please render me some valuable advice which is conductive to my final decision.

2、提供帮助

（1）I hope these……will be helpful, and please feel free to contact me for more information.

（2）……will be taking responsibility for you and if you should need any assistance, she/he will be pleased to help you

3、再次表示歉意或感激

（1）Thank you for your kind assistance.

（2）Please accept my heartfelt thanks and deepest gratitude, now and always.

（3）I am sorry that I cannot……, and trust that you will understand.

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（4）In addition, let me apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused.

（5）I shall feel obliged by a reply at your earliest convenience.

（6）Once again, I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.

4、期盼回信：

（1）I look forward to your prompt response.

（2）Looking forward to a prompt reply,

（3）I expect to hear from you very soon.

（4）I hope to receive your reply shortly.

（5）I am already eagerly awaiting your reply to this first letter.

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