经典作文（应用文）

　　1、求学信

　　Directions: You want to study at a certain foreign university. Write a letter to ask about the situation there as regards accommodation and fees, possible scholarsips, and what qualifications one needs for acceptance.

　　Dear Sir or Madam,

　　I am a Chinese student who wish to apply for admission into your prestigious university. My plan is to start my course next term, and I would be grateful if you would be kind enough to provide me with certain essential information.

　　First, what qualifications do I need to follow a course of study at your university? I already have a bachelor’s degree from Beijing University, but I wonder if there are any further academic requirements. Second, how much are the tuition fees? Although I intend to be self-supporting, I would be interested to hear if there are any scholarships available for international students. Third, what is the situation as regards accommodation?

　　I look forward to your reply, and to attending your esteemed institution.

　　Yours sincerely,

　　Li Ming

　　2. 订购信

　　Directions:

　　You are preparing for an English test and are in need of some reference books. Write a letter to the sales department of a bookstore to ask for:

　　detailed information about the books you want,

　　methods of payment,

　　time and way of delivery.

　　You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. You do not need to write the address. (10 points)

　　Sample letter:

Dear Sir or Madam,

　　I am writing for information about test preparation materials for the IELTS test.

　　I wonder if you have a vocabulary book covering the words required for IELTS, as well as past examination papers with keys and model essays. Besides, how should I pay for these books---by cash, cheque, or any other means? If possible, I would like to use my credit card. Finally, how will these books be shipped and when is the approximate time I can receive them? The express mail is preferable if the additional charge is not too much.

　　I would appreciate it if you would send me a reply at your earliest convenience.

　　Yours sincerely,

　　Li Ming

　　（2）（recite）

　　Re: Ordering NETEM Books

　　Dear Sir or Madam,

　　As I am planning to take the National Entrance Test of English for MA/MS Candidates (NETEM), please give me particular accounts as regards names, authors, publishing houses and prices of these books.

　　I also need to know the terms of payment and after-sell service. If you have these books for sale, I would like to mail order them. Please let me know if I could pay for them by money or do you accept credit card.

　　I wonder if it is convenient for you to deliver these books by EMS by September 1, 2006 to the following address:

　　Li Ming

　　Room 433, Student Dormitory NO. 12

　　Beijing University

　　Beijing, 100871

　　Yours sincerely,

　　Li Ming

　　3. 投诉信

　　Directions: Yo