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道歉 直接诚恳表达歉意； 解释事情发生的原因，消除误会或矛盾； 再次表示遗憾和歉意，表明愿意补救的诚意。 Useful sentences: I am writing to apologize/say sorry for…… I am truly sorry to have done…… To make up for the mess I have made, I would like to…… I wish I could be given a chance to make up for my inconsiderateness. Please allow me to say sory again. Let me apologize again for the inconvenience that I have brought you. I sincerely hope that you understand me and excuse/forgive me. Writing task: You are writing a note to make an apology for keeping your neighbor awake a whole night owing to the big noise your stereo made. July 6, 2008 Dear Mr. And Mrs. Williams, Please accept my sincere apologies. I can’t tell you how sorry I was to learn that my stereo kept you awake last night. I’ll do my best to keep the noise down from now on. Please allow me to say sorry again and thank you for your patience. Yours faithfully, Peter 感谢 表示自己诚挚的谢意，提及受到的帮助； 回忆该帮助，高度评价、赞扬对方，表达自己的感受； 再次表达谢意。 Useful sentences: I am writing to thank you for…… I am writing to express my sincere gratitude/thanks for (your help)…… I am greatly indebted to you for…… Without your help/kindness, I couldn’t have…… My heartfelt thanks are beyond words. I must thank you again for your generous help. Writing task: You are supposed to write a thank-you note to your friend Nancy to thank for for her hospitality when you were in Shanghai. July 9th, 2008 Dear Nancy, I am writing to convey my thanks for your hospitality. Without your kindness, I couldn’t have enjoyed my stay in Shanghai so much. To my gratitude, you even guided me to view the beautiful night scene of the Bund. Again, please accept my heartfelt thanks for what you have done for me. Yours, Lily 祝贺 点明要祝贺的事情，向对方道贺； 表示对对方付出的努力的赞扬和多取得成功的羡慕； 再次表示祝贺。 Useful expressions: Congratulations on …… I am writing to you