大学英语写作(English Letters).ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Unit 3 Basic Knowledge of English Letters * methods of sending information Letters telegram/telex fax email I. Communication Means Review What is communication? What communication means can you list? Will letters give place to such electronic ones as E-mail? * Letters will still play a major part in our communication, even though the technology-based communication means have become increasingly popular. II. Features of Letters Authentic language of emotion No time limitations Sense of security Distinct personality * III. Formats of the Envelope Have you seen or received letters from abroad? What do you think of the formats of the English envelope? * 1. Two Main Styles full block indented form * Guo Qiang (Stamp) Foreign Languages Department Shaoguan University Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, 512005 P.R.China ? Prof. Chongmin Wong Department of Applied Linguistics Southern Rhode Island University Besachpoint, RI 12901 U.S.A * Guo Qiang (Stamp) Foreign Languages Department Shaoguan University Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, 512005 P.R.China ? Prof. Chongmin Wong Department of Applied Linguistics Southern Rhode Island University Besachpoint, RI 12901 U.S.A. * 2. Similarities and Differences between English and Chinese Envelopes the writer’s and the recipient’s addresses the recipient’s title and the writer’s name British and American envelopes if carried by someone instead of via post office Mr. Wang Kai-ming The National Transport Co., 120 Broadway Street Ranoon, Burma stamp M