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Section CSection C Writing Notes (1)Writing Notes (1)

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About Notes(1)

Sample Reading

Useful Patterns

Exercise

COCONTNTENTSENTS

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A note is a form of correspondence. And it is shorter than an ordinary letter. A note is used for inquiry, message leaving, notice, requirement, and so on. A note is basically made up of the date, the title of the person that the note is intended for, the body of the note, and the signature of the note writer.

A note is a form of correspondence. And it is shorter than an ordinary letter. A note is used for inquiry, message leaving, notice, requirement, and so on. A note is basically made up of the date, the title of the person that the note is intended for, the body of the note, and the signature of the note writer.

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Sample Reading(Notes)Sample Reading(Notes)

The samples show the arrangement of notes.

The date is put on the upper right corner, with only the day

or the exact time. The month may be inclusive, but there is no

need to write the year.

The title may be omitted if the note is left for an

acquaintance or friend. If it is a note left for your superior, you

should keep the title to show your respect. Using “dear” at the

beginning is optional.

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Sample Reading (Continued)(Notes)Sample Reading (Continued)(Notes)

The body of the note is usually written in one or two

sentences, showing your purpose of writing the note. If it is a

note to ask for leave, you should use somewhat more formal

language, like that of a letter.

As for the signature, you may omit the complimentary

closing (such as “Sincerely yours” and “Faithfully yours”, etc.).

You may just sign your name below.

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Structure Analysis

日期称呼

正文4th March

Dear Mr. White,

I am writing to ask for a sick leave of three days, starting from today to 6th March, both days inclusive. I enclose the doctor’s certificate and hope that you will grant me the leave.

Yours faithfully,

Simon Li

Optional

署名

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Sample 1

4th March

Dear Mr. White,

I’m writing to ask for a sick leave of three days, starting from today to 6th March, both days inclusive. I enclose the doctor’s certificate and hope that you will grant me the leave.

Faithfully yours,

Simon Li

请病假

请予准假

医生证明

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Sample 2

15th April

Dear manager,

I’m still lying in bed with the flu and unable to get up. I enclose a certificate from the doctor, who fears that it will be another two days before I can resume my work. Please give an extension of leave for two days.

Respectfully yours,

David Liu

　因流感卧床不起

请予续假两天

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译文译文译文译文怀特先生 :

我因病需请假 3 天。从今天起到 3 月 6 日。附上医生证明。望准假为盼。 李西蒙 3 月4 日

经理先生 :

我患流感未好，仍然卧床不起。医生认为还要再休息两天才能上班。现附上医生证明。请予续假。 刘戴维 4月 15日

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Useful PatternsUseful Patterns1. apply for

2. sick leave

3. enclose

4. excuse me for my absence from…

5. be absent from school for two weeks from today

6. attend classes

7. the doctor’s certificate

8. grant me the leave

1.申请

2.病假

3.附上

4.请原谅我不能出席 ······

5. 从今天起缺课两周

6. 上课

7. 医生证明

8. 准假

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Exercise AExercise ARead the following note and complete it with the given information.

12th December

Dear Manager,      

 I'd like to apply for (1)_______________________________ (三天假 ), starting from the 13th and finishing on the 15th, in order to (2)_____________________________ ( 回老家看望父亲 ), who is now staying in hospital.       

I should be very much obliged if you will (3)_______________ ( 准我假 ). As to the duties to be missed during my absence, I will do my best to make them up. (4)________________________ ( 等我一回来 ).

Yours faithfully,          Mary Wang    

for a three-day leave of absence

grant me the leave

return home to see my father

As soon as I get back

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Exercise BExercise BWrite a note asking for leave with the information given below. Some parts of it have been done for you.

Writer of the note:   林越（ Lin Yue）Reader of the note:  Mr. Johnson, General ManagerMessage:                 今天（周五）拟参加一个重要的国际性会议 , 请假一天。承诺在周末把耽搁的工作完成。

(1)

(2) ,

I'd like to (3) today , in order to attend an important international conference.

I should be very much obliged if you will. (4) As to the duties to be missed during my absence, I promise to (5) .

(6) ,

(7)

Friday

Dear Mr. Johnsonapply for a one-day leave of absence

grant me the leave

make them up during the coming weekend

Yours faithfully

Lin Yue

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THANK YOU

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