大学英语高级写作教程Unit 7 Practical Writing.ppt

Unit 7 Practical Writing Learning Objectives Students who have engaged successfully with the learning activities proposed in this unit should be able to: Write business letters for job application and further education. Introduce a product in English with appealing language. I. Lead-in Activities II. Guidance for Practical Writing III. Writing Practice IV. Sample Practical Writing V. Assignment I. Lead-in Activities Activity One: Choose one of the following two questions, and talk about it with your partners. Suppose you are monitor of your class, what will you tell the class about the spring excursion for the coming weekend? Imagine that you want to further your study in Yale University but do not know what you should do to realize your dream. You are planning to write a letter to seek further information. What should be included in the letter? Activity Two: Video Clip Viewing 1. CNN ? Video Activity: Tan Dun, The First Chinese Composer who won an Academy Award CNNtalkasia03.rm 2. Video Follow-up: Tan Dun, the first Chinese composer to win an Academy Award, will give a lecture at the University Auditorium. First discuss with your partner what you know about Tan Dun by watching the video clip and then write a poster for his lecture. II. Guidance for Practical Writing 1. Business Letters 1) Definition of a letter Generally speaking, there are two types of letters, business letters and personal letters. By business we do not mean buying, selling, or exchanging goods with people or companies but important matters we have to deal with or discuss. Business letters may be a recommendation, a job/school application, an inquiry, an answer, an invitation, a complaint, etc. In other words, all letters which are not personal are business letters. 2) Elements of business letter Read the following example to learn about the main constituents of a business letter: Model Business Letter In discussion with your partner try to answe