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(共18张PPT)
Practical Writing：
Letter of Thanks
Learning objectives:
1. To get to know the structure of the letter of thanks;
2. To learn some classic sentence patterns by practicing and analysing sample versons;
3. To consolidate (巩固)what you have learnt through overall practice(综合练习).
Part 1:
Structure
Read the sample version and find out the structure:
Dear Alex,
I hope this letter finds you well. It is sorry to hear that you are going to return to your country very soon. I'm writing this letter sincerely aiming to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for your selfless help.
First of all, what you have devoted yourself to is still kept in my mind. It is your encouragement and assistance that make me achieve much in learning English. Besides, I would like to continue to learn what you told me about your country so as to broaden my horizons and arouse my interest in foreign culture.
Words fail to convey my endless appreciation to you. Again, I feel like conveying my sincere thanks to you. May you be blessed in everything you do!
Yours,
Li Hua
Para 1: Greeting+
Background+
Purpose
Para 2: What to thank
Para 3: thank again and show wishes
Part 2:
Sentence patterns
Para 1: Purpose of writing the letter
tips
为熟人（朋友）之间的信件，无需做自我介绍点明身份。
首段只需要表达感谢及感谢的原因即可。
不要抒情或增加无关的细节。
表达v. ：
衷心的adj. ：
感谢 n. :
实用搭配
实用词汇
Learning/Having known that...(背景)，I am writing to you to...(目的).
extend /express /convey
sincere/deepest/heartfelt/heartful
gratitude to you for…; appreciation to you for…;
thanks to you for…
*I would like to convey my deepest gratitude to you for …
*I take this opportunity to express my appreciation to you for …
*I'm writing to express my sincere thanks to you for …
Para 2: What to thank
Tips: 正文= 回顾他人的帮助（1-2点）+ 我的改变（1-2点）
实用句型
1. It is + adj. + of sb. + to do sth.句型
It was so kind/generous/considerate/ thoughtful of you to have done sth.
2. 强调结构句型
It was with your help/assistance that I did sth.（强调介词状语）
It was your unreserved/selfless help that enabled me to do sth.（强调主语）
It was your encouragement and support that cheered me up.(强调主语)
实用句型
3. If 条件状从的虚拟语气（若没有你的…，我肯定不能…）
If it had not been for your (help/guidance/assistance), I couldn’t have done sth.
(虚拟)
=Had it not been for your (help/guidance/assistance), I couldn’t have done sth.
(虚拟倒装且省略)
=But for/Without your(help/guidance/assistance), I couldn’t have done sth.
(虚拟的简化)
Para 3: thank again and show wishes
再次阐述谢意
实用句型
Thanks again for your generous help.
My true gratitude is beyond the words’ description.
Words fail to express my gratitude/appreciation/thanks to you.
言语无法表达我对你的谢意。
My gratitude is beyond description./I appreciate it more than I can say./ I can never thank you enough.感激之情，无以言表。
From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely thank you for your timely help.
I deeply appreciate your help and I hope to have the opportunity to reward your kindness.
Sample versions:
假定你是李华，经常帮助你学习英语的朋友Alex即将返回自己的国家。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.表示感谢；
2.回顾Alex对你的帮助；
3.临别祝愿。
Dear Alex,
It’s really hard to say goodbye to you! But meanwhile, I’m writing to express my gratitude to you for your help.
I still remember what you have devoted to improving my oral and written English. (回顾他人帮助①) Additionally, you also frankly shared your learning experience with me. (回顾他人帮助②) Most importantly, without your advice and assistance, I would not have made such unbelievable progress in English (我的改变①) and would not have even ranked first in a recent English speech contest. (我的改变②) All in all, words fail to convey how grateful I am. (总结)
Thanks again and wish you a pleasant journey home.
Yours,
Li Hua
假定你是李华, 外教Mr. White去年十月推荐你去悉尼大学深造，现在你已经被悉尼大学录取。请给他写一封邮件表示感谢，内容包括：
1. 告知录取消息，表达
感谢；
2. 回顾他对你的帮助；
3. 表达祝愿。
Dear Mr. White,
I am writing to extend my sincere appreciation to you for your generous help, without which I wouldn’t have been admitted to Sydney University.
Not only did you write a letter of recommendation for me to Sydney University, but also gave me detailed and practical guidance on how to fill the application forms. What impressed me most was that it was you who even spent several weekends helping me with my interview. But for your constant and timely support and encouragement then, I could not have overcome the difficulty in my admission.
My true gratitude is beyond the word’s description. Thanks again and wish you all the best!
Yours,
Li Hua
Sample versions:
Part 3:
Overall practice
【实践写作】
假定你是高二学生李华，学期即将结束，请给英语老师Miss Wang写一封信，表达对她的感谢。内容包括：
1.感谢的理由（可结合具体事例，如学习中经历的困难或取得的成绩）
2.表达真挚的感谢和祝福。
注意：
1.词数在80左右。
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Miss Wang,
With the end of this term approaching, we are going to finish the learning this year so I am writing to convey my heartfelt thanks to you.
Looking back, I was absent-minded in class and never really got involved in learning. I was upset and discouraged because of poor performances in exams. Fortunately, you offered timely encouragement and tutored me after class, which got me back on track. Thanks to your help, my efforts paid off and now I feel crazy about English.
I really appreciate all the help you offered to me. Wish you all the best!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
back on track: 重新回到正轨
【实践写作】
假定你是李华，在英国笔友Jim 的帮助下，你在英语演讲比赛中获得了一等奖，请给Jim 写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1.告知获奖情况；
2. 表达获奖心情；
3. 感谢他的帮助。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Part 4:
Show and revise!
Gratitude turns what we have into enough.

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