Writing
Sample
A Letter of Congratulations
55 Fifth Avenue
New York 10003
October 19th,2012
Mr.Joseph R.Smith
4903 Ellis Avenue
Chicago,Illinois 60607
Dear Mr.Smith,
As soon as I heard of your re-election to the board of directors of your firm,I felt I must write you to let you know how happy I am for your advancement.
Under your guidance,your company has made a very good performance in China's auto market.Your diligence and intelligence are widely acknowledged by our profession.It is heard that your sales in China soared 37 percent year-on-year in 2010 to an annual record of more than 1.9 million cars.
All your friends felt that in spite of the challenges and difficulties you have faced during this re-election,your outstanding ability could not go unrecognized.This advancement is certainly your due,and I think your firm should also be congratulated on taking advantage more fully of your exceptional talents.
Sincerely yours,
Emily Holden
President
McCormick-Mathers Publishing Co.,Inc.
Task 13
Read the sample of a congratulations letter and work in pairs to complete the sentences by
translating the parts given in Chinese.
1.As soon as I heard of your________（再次当选）to the board of directors of your firm，I felt I must write you to let you know how happy I am.
2.Under your guidance，your company has made a________（非常好的表现）in China's auto market.
3.Your diligence and intelligence are________（广泛认可）by our profession.
4.All your friends felt that in spite of the________（挑战与困难）you have faced during this re-election，your outstanding ability could not go unrecognized.
5.I think your firm should also be congratulated on taking advantage more fully of your________（非凡的才能）.
Task 14
Write a letter of congratulations to your best friend,who is a car dealer and has just got promoted because of his high sales record.Check up your writings with your partner.