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Title: Passage II An Invitation Letter


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Session 3
Passage II An Invitation Letter
Section IV Trying Your Hand
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Section III
Passage 2 An Invitation Letter
Lead in
Global Reading
Practice
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Lead in
1. Related Information
2. Warm-up Questions
3.Understanding an Invitation Letter
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Lead in
Related Information
This is an informal letter between
friends. The tone of this letter is casual. The
language is not so formal. This kind of informal
invitation letter is often written in the
third person. For example, in the hope that it
will be possible for you both to spend a few days
with us during your stay in England. and it
would be nice if you could come then, too. But
a formal invitation card is usually written in
the first person.
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Lead in
Sentences Often Used in a Letter
1. It seems ages since we heard from you. 2. I
am writing straightaway in the hope that (it will
be possible for you both to spend a few days
with us during your stay in England). 3.
Theres not a great deal to report from our
end. 4. Id better stop here now Im supposed
to be spending this evening (writing
Christmas cards). 5. Write or phone as soon as
you can--- and come! 6. Love from us all. 7.
Yours ever, (Richard).
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Warm-up Questions
1. Have you ever received an
invitation letter in English? 2. What points
should an invitation letter include?
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Understanding an Invitation Letter
Who invites whom? What is the aim of the
invitation? On what occasion is the invitation
given? When and where is the event to be
held? Is a reply to the invitation needed?
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Global Reading
1.Comprehension of the letter
2. Words and Sentences
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Comprehension of the letter
1. Question for Para. 1
Why does Richard write to Michael?
He wants to invite Michael and Lucia to spend a
few days with his family in England.
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Comprehension of the letter
2. Question for Para. 2
What job is Richard doing now?
He is teaching English literature in a
university.
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Comprehension of the letter
3. Question for Para. 3
Who else will be invited to his house
over the New Year weekend?
Mike and Rosa Griffiths .
If weather permitting, what outdoor activity will
Richard arrange for his friends?
Visiting the Carters.
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Comprehension of the letter
4. Question for Para. 4
How are Richards family getting
along ?
Quite well.
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An Invitation Letter
10 November 2006
Text
Para. 1 My dear Michael,   It seems
ages since we heard from you and even
longer since you went to work in China. But
recently we happened to bump into Charlie Wright
at a party, and from him we learnt that you and
Lucia will be coming to England over the
Christmas holidays. So I am writing straightaway
to make sure this reaches you well before you
leave Shanghai in the hope that it will be
possible for you both to spend a few days with us
during your stay in England.  
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1.(Para. 1) It seems ages since we heard from
you.  
Analysis
It seems ages since... means it seems a long
time since ... .  
Translation ???????????????   Example It
seems ages since I saw you in Shanghai.  
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An Invitation Letter
10 November 2006
Text

2. (Para. 1) So I am writing straightawayto make
sure this reaches you well before you leave
Shanghaiin the hope that it will be possible for
you both to spend a few days with us during your
stay in England.    
Para. 1 My dear Michael,   It seems
ages since we heard from you and even
longer since you went to work in China. But
recently we happened to bump into Charlie Wright
at a party, and from him we learnt that you and
Lucia will be coming to England over the
Christmas holidays. So I am writing straightaway
to make sure this reaches you well before you
leave Shanghai in the hope that it will be
possible for you both to spend a few days with us
during your stay in England.  
Analysis
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To make sure is an adverbial of purpose, and in
the hope ,a prepositional phrase used also as an
adverbial of purpose.
Translation???????,?????????????????
???????????????????????   Example I am sending
this card to you today to make sure you receive
it before the Christmas Day.
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Text

3.(Para. 3) I imagine you will be spending
Christmas itself with your parents, but surely
you will have some time after that before your
Christmas holidays end.
Para. 2 I am still teaching English
Literature in a university and I am getting well
along with my colleagues. I also have some
Chinese students here, who are very friendly and
intelligent.  
Analysis
Surely is used to express that someone is certain
or almost certain about something.
Translation
???????????????,
???????????????????????  
Para. 3 I imagine you will be spending
Christmas with your parents, but surely you will
have some time after that before your Christmas
holidays end. We shall be having two
other friends of ours staying with us over the
New Year weekend, and it would be nice if you
could come then, too. Mike and Rosa Griffiths are
old friends and very
Example These children surely deserve
something better than a life on the streets.  
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Text

 4.(Para. 4) I am still working for Sandersons
and liking it well enoughthough occasionally
pining for the footloose days of long ago.  
nice couple Im sure you will like them. They
used to live in China, too, so we shall have
something in common. And if we get some decent
weather, we might all go off one day and visit
the Carters Im sure we can get Uncle Arthur to
lend us his minibus.  
Analysis Sandersons here refers to a company
implying Sandersons Company though is
introducing a participle clause pining for and
serving as the adverbial of concession.
Para. 4 Theres not a great deal to report
from our end. Mary is well and still enjoying her
school teaching (at least, I think so) the
children are growing up at a terrifying rate I
am still working for Sandersons and liking it
well enough though occasionally pining for the
footloose days of long ago. But lets hope
you will soon be here to see for yourselves and
help us see the New Year in!  
Translation??????????,???????
?? ????????????????  
Example They are working happily with Kents,
though sometimes pining for the footloose school
days.  
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happen to do sth. have or do sth. by or as if
by chance FOR EXAMPLE If you happen
to see him, ask him to phone me. There
happened to be a young man there, so I asked him
the way.
An Invitation Letter
10 November 2006
Text
Para. 1 My dear Michael,   It seems
ages since we heard from you and even
longer since you went to work in China. But
recently we happened to bump into Charlie Wright
at a party, and from him we learnt that you and
Lucia will be coming to England over the
Christmas holidays. So I am writing straightaway
to make sure this reaches you well before you
leave Shanghai in the hope that it will be
possible for you both to spend a few days with us
during your stay in England.  
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2
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make sure find out if something is true or
check that something has been done FOR
EXAMPLE Make sure of the time and
place. I think there is a flight to
Shanghai at 230, but youd better make sure.
An Invitation Letter
10 November 2006
Text
Para. 1 My dear Michael,   It seems
ages since we heard from you and even
longer since you went to work in China. But
recently we happened to bump into Charlie Wright
at a party, and from him we learnt that you and
Lucia will be coming to England over the
Christmas holidays. So I am writing straightaway
to make sure this reaches you well before you
leave Shanghai in the hope that it will be
possible for you both to spend a few days with us
during your stay in England.  
1
2
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Text
Para. 2 I am still teaching English
Literature in a university and I am getting well
along with my colleagues. I also have some
Chinese students here, who are very friendly and
intelligent.  
colleague n. someone that you work with FOR
EXAMPLE Id like you to meet
a colleague of mine, Jean Michael. He
was never popular with his colleagues.
Para. 3 I imagine you will be spending
Christmas with your parents, but surely you will
have some time after that before your Christmas
holidays end. We shall be having two
other friends of ours staying with us over the
New Year weekend, and it would be nice if you
could come then, too. Mike and Rosa Griffiths are
old friends and very
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at least not less than FOR EXAMPLE
We spent at least two weeks there. The
swimming suit costs at least 25.
Text
nice couple Im sure you will like them. They
used to live in China, too, so we shall have
something in common. And if we get some decent
weather, we might all go off one day and visit
the Carters Im sure we can get Uncle Arthur to
lend us his minibus.  
Para. 4 Theres not a great deal to report
from our end. Mary is well and still enjoying her
school teaching (at least, I think so) the
children are growing up at a terrifying rate I
am still working for Sandersons and liking it
well enough though occasionally pining for the
footloose days of long ago. But lets hope
you will soon be here to see for yourselves and
help us see the New Year in!  
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Occasionally adv. once in a while FOR
EXAMPLE He visits me occasionally.
We have a shower occasionally on a summer
day.
Text
nice couple Im sure you will like them. They
used to live in China, too, so we shall have
something in common. And if we get some decent
weather, we might all go off one day and visit
the Carters Im sure we can get Uncle Arthur to
lend us his minibus.  
Para. 4 Theres not a great deal to report
from our end. Mary is well and still enjoying her
school teaching (at least, I think so) the
children are growing up at a terrifying rate I
am still working for Sandersons and liking it
well enough though occasionally pining for the
footloose days of long ago. But lets hope you
will soon be here to see for yourselves and
help us see the New Year in!  
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Section IV
Trying Your Hand
Applied Writing
Grammar Review
Sentence Writing
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Applied Writing
Format Analysis
Language Features
Additional Samples
Read and Simulate
Simulate and Create
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Format analysis
A letter of invitation to a formal occasion,
say, a symposium, forum or conference is
different from a personal letter. It is more like
the announcement of an event, informing the
recipient of the aim, topic(s) and sponsor(s) of
the event, and the place and time it is to be
held. Usually a registration form and a list of
topics are attached to it. Dates for papers,
social events, and an introduction of local
sightseeing tours, etc., are also stated.
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Language features
Sentences used in making an invitation and giving
a reply.
1. We have pleasure in inviting you to (our
annual conference).
2. We would be very grateful if you would
(consider giving us an update on this issue).
3. We would appreciate it if you could confirm
your participation at your earliest
convenience.
4. Thank you for your letter of (25 May) and I am
pleased to confirm my participation in (this
years conference to be held in July).
5. I would be grateful if you could send me
further details about the program.
6. I look forward to attending the conference. (I
am looking forward to attending the
conference.)
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Additional samples
1. A formal invitation
Chairman Of the Students Union
requests the pleasure of Mr. And Mrs. John
Smiths company at the New Years Party
at the University Hall on Thursday
December 30th, 700 pm. R,S.V.P.
Dec. 28, 2006

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Additional samples
2. An informal invitation
Dear Mr. And Mrs. Silver,
May we have the pleasure of your company at
our Silver Wedding Party in our house on Friday,
June 1st, at 730 p.m.?
Yours very truly,
(Signature)
Sam Hekinen
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Additional samples
3. A formal reply
Mr. And Mrs. John Smith accept with pleasure the
kind invitation from Chairman of the Students
Union to be present at the New Years Party
on December 30th.
December 28th
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Additional samples
3. A formal reply

December 28th Mr. And Mrs. Tony Silver
regret that Mr. Silvers hospitalization on
account of a serious cold prevents them from
accepting the kind invitation of Chairman of the
Students Union to be present at the New Years
Party on December 30th.
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Additional samples
4. An informal reply
Dear Mr. And Mrs. Hekinen, Thank you
very much for inviting me and my wife to your
Silver Wedding Party on June 1st, which my wife
and I are very much delighted to accept.

Sincerely yours,
(Signature)
Tony Silver
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Additional samples
4. An informal reply
Dear Mr. And Mrs. Hekinen, Thank you very
much for inviting me and my wife to your Silver
Wedding Party on June 1st. However, I regret to
inform you that owing to a previous engagement we
shall not be able to come.
Sincerely yours,

(Signature)
Tony Silver
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Grammar Review Word Order in a Subordinate
Clause
Simple wh-questionWhat is she doing now?
Wh-question as an objective clauseI dont know
what she is doing now.
Simple wh-question When will they go to Shanghai?
Wh-question as a subjective clauseWhen they will
go to Shanghai hasnt yet been decided. It
hasnt yet been decided when they will go to
Shanghai.
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Grammar Review Word Order in a Subordinate
Clause
Simple wh-question What does he want to read
today?
Wh-question as a predicative clauseThis is what
he wants to read today.
Simple wh-questionWhere are you now?
Wh-question as an adverbial clauseCould you stay
for a while where you are now?
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Useful words and phrases
She would love to come   but not able to come
  Peter, Sandras husband, and Sandra going to
Italy on July 9th on holiday   stay in Rome for
ten days   go on to travel to England on July
20th   have a whole month there   before
closing the letter   give best wishes  
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Assignments for this session
Do Exercises 8-9 of Passage 2. Do Exercises
7-8 of Section IV. Do the
grammar exercises in the Workbook.
Read and remember the new words
in Passage 2. Prepare Section I in Unit Two.
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