²      Acknowledgement –目的+原因+再次感谢

1.        I am writing to extend/convey my heart-felt thanks/sincere appreciation/gratitude to you for…

²      End of a thank-you letter

1.        I must thank you again for your generous help / kind assistance.

2.        Please accept my gratitude, now and always.

3.        My true gratitude is beyond words. Thank you again.

4.        If you need any help to …, please let me know. I shall appreciate it very much if you can give me a chance to return your kindness.

Writing task 1                         

After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by another person.

Write a special letter to express your thanks.

Dear John,

I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude. I am referring to that unfortunate accident the other day, when I was knocked off my bike by a taxi. If it had not been for your timely assistance in giving me first aid and taking me to a nearby hospital, I fear that the consequences might have been much more serious.

The doctor says that my broken leg is healing well, and the bruises and cuts I suffered will soon be completely better. In addition, the taxi company has agreed to pay my hospital bills. Everyone agrees that it was your quick-witted response in that emergency that has led to this satisfactory outcome.

Although nowadays many people talk about the need to be unselfish to help others, we see very few people practicing what they preach. But you showed by your selfless action that you are an exception. If there were more people like you, this world would be a much nicer place.

Yours sincerely,

Ted

Writing task 1

You have just arrived in the city where you are going to spend two years for your master’s degree. You have a lot preparation to do before the new term starts, but you do not know how to go round the city. A friend you have newly acquainted offered you guidance and helped you through difficulties. Write a letter to express your thanks.

Dear Mary,

I am writing this letter to thank you for the guidance you gave me. I was a perfect stranger when arriving at this city. Once I lost myself for not knowing the way in a downtown street, although I stopped to ask some people for direction. As you know this is the first time for me to come up to this big city.

I bought a guidebook, but there were still difficulties in going round the city. The streets and shops puzzled me so much that I would rather stay indoors. It is your valuable guidance that has enabled me to go about the city without losing myself. I thank you very much for your kink help. Now I begin to know how to take the proper trolley buses. Yesterday I went downtown with some of my schoolmates to buy some stationery.

Lesson will begin in a few days. I will come over to see you some day next week and tell you everything that has happened to me.

Sincerely yours

Julia Noel