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1、LOGO Unit Ten Unit TenEducationEducation大学核心商务英语写作教程大学核心商务英语写作教程 Exploring the Topic1.Do you want to study abroad?vYes,I want to go to AmericavYes,I want to go to Britain vYes,I want to go to France 2.What are the advantages of studying abroad?vIt is the optimal way to learn a languagevIt allows me

2、to get to know another culture first-handvIt expands my worldview3.How to fill in a Registration Form?vAccuracy of answer vCompleteness of informationvExplicit in statement Objectives Have you considered studying abroad?The experience of overseas study certainly will benefit you a lot.Studying abroa

3、d is the optimal way to learn a language.Studying abroad also enhances employment opportunities.Through an employers eyes,a student who has studied abroad is self-motivated,independent,willing to embrace challenges,and able to cope with diverse problems and situations.Your experience living and stud

4、ying in a foreign country,negotiating another culture,and acquiring another language will all set you apart from the majority of other job applicants.Objectives This chapter focuses on the basic preparation for overseas study,registration forms and letters of acceptance.By studying the contents and

5、types of them,students will be able to master the writing skills and notice some tips about what should do and what should not do.Try to read and practice by themselves and make a good preparation for overseas study.I.Introduction II.What is a Letter of Acceptance?III.Letter of Acceptance Samples IV

6、.Writing Practice Part I Letter of Acceptance I.Introduction vIt is certainly true that studying in university is a life-changing experience and one of the most rewarding things he or she has ever done.It is also true that young men can reap a lot of benefits from an extended stay in a foreign count

7、ry.A very exciting piece of news for students who desire to enroll in a certain high standard university is a Letter of Acceptance,which means he or she is admitted and accepted by the university.II.What is a Letter of Acceptance?A Letter of Acceptance may be a little different according to differen

8、t universities.Sometimes it is quite simple,and sometimes it contains many details.Anyhow,it may follow a few tips:v It is a formal letter following the format of letters,including date,the receivers address,opening,main body of the letter,closing,signature and enclosure.v It must be on the school l

9、etterhead and contains the signature of the department dean.v It may employ a pleasant tone and contains some useful information.For example,the name of the school,the major candidate will study and some requirements.v It is usually sent directly to the successful candidate.Some universities will se

10、nd the letter of acceptance by e-mail or some other ways.But the candidate will need an original paper letter of the acceptance which the embassy will ask to submit to prove the admission by the university.What are the advantages of studying abroad?vStudy abroad is the optimal way to learn a languag

11、e.vStudy abroad allows you to get to know another culture first-hand.What are the advantages of studying abroad?vStudy abroad will help you develop skills and give you experiences a classroom setting will never provide.vStudy abroad expands your worldview.What are the advantages of studying abroad?v

12、Study abroad gives you the opportunity to break out of your academic routine.vStudy abroad can enhance the value of your degree.What are the advantages of studying abroad?vStudy abroad provides the opportunity to travel.vStudy abroad affords you the opportunity to make friends around the world.III.L

13、etter of Acceptance Samples Sample A University of Western Australia12th January 2011 Mr.Li Jun 57 Commercial Street,Zhoubian Western North Street,Sanshui District,Foshan P.R.CHINA Dear Mr.Li,On behalf of The University of Western Australia,I am pleased to offer you admission as an international stu

14、dent in the first year of the degree course specified:Course:Bachelor of Commerce Commencing:Monday 21st February 2011 Deposit(Non-refundable but will be deducted from 1st semester fees):AUD$1 000.00 I look forward to welcoming you to our campus in due course.Yours sincerely,DAVID NORMAN Manager,Int

15、ernational Undergraduate Admissions,International CentreSchool letterheadDateReceivers name and addressOpeningBodyClosingSignatureTitle of the sender and the name of his university Related Words and Expressions vcommence:to have or make a beginningvdeposit:a part of the cost of something you are buy

16、ing that you pay some time before you pay the rest of itSample B University of CaliforniaFerdinand Hopkins,College of Law,University of California,23 Adamson DriveSan Jose,California20th January 2010Mr.Aaron Smith,346th AvenueSan Jose,CaliforniaDear Mr.Smith,I would like to congratulate you for havi

17、ng been accepted to the University Of California College Of Law.Out of 344 applicants,we have trimmed down the number into 46 and you are equally qualified with the other 45 candidates who successfully qualified.The series of interviews and examinations that you have taken have proven that you can b

18、e a good lawyer someday.It is then expected that you live up to the expectation of the institution because not everyone has the chance of being admitted in this institution.Please report to the deans office after receipt of this message for an orientation and briefing.Should you have any concerns,pl

19、ease call the University admissions office with the number indicated above.Yours sincerely,Ferdinand Hopkins,Admission Officer,University of California.School letterheadSenders name and addressDateReceivers name and addressOpeningBodyClosingSignatureTitle of the sender and the name of his university

20、Sample C Bailey CollegeJacques Hoover,Bailey College,46273,Buttes Lane,Cedar,LB 46223rd July 2010.Adam Smith,653,Cooper Street,Inguese,SP 4803Dear Adam,On behalf of the board and administration of Bailey College,it is my great pleasure to write this letter of acceptance to you.You will be admitted t

21、o the faculty of Applied Science and Engine school.The program offered are at the Bachelor degree and are four years in length.Classes begin September 10,2010.Orientation activities will take place the week of September 8,2010.It is expected the fees for 20102011 academic year will be approximately$

22、25 935.The fees invoice will be sent to the student in August.Once again,accept our warmest congratulations.Yours faithfully,Jacques Hoover,Admissions Officer,Bailey College.School letterheadSenders name and addressDateReceivers name and addressOpeningBodyClosingSignatureTitle of the sender and the

23、name of his university Related Words and Expressions vorientation:a period of time during which people are trained and prepared for a new job or course of studyvapproximately:aboutSample D This is a Letter of Acceptance from Princeton UniversityPRINCETON UNIVERSITY Admission Office MAILING ASSRESS:B

24、ox 430,Princeton,New Jersey 08544-0430 OFFICE:110 West College TELEPHONE:609-258-3060 FACSIMILF:609-258-6743 Fred A Hargadon Dean of Admission Steve LeMenager Acting Dean of Admissions December,2000Dear Sam,Yes!We are happy to offer you admission to Princeton University and are delighted to welcome

25、you as a member of the class of 2005.Sincerely Steve LeMenager Acting Dean of AdmissionsSchool letterheadSenders name&titleSenders name&titleDateReceivers nameBodyClosingSignatureTitle of the senderIV.Writing PracticeStep 1.Read the samples above and learn how to write a Letter of Acceptance.1)Decid

26、e whether the followings are true or false.a)A Letter of Acceptance can be an informal letter sent by the school.vFb)A Letter of Acceptance is a formal letter sent by the government.Answer:vFc)A Letter of Acceptance is usually sent directly to the successful candidate.Answer:vTd)A Letter of Acceptan

27、ce may employs a pleasant tone and contains some useful information.Answer:vTe)Some universities will send the Letter of Acceptance by e-mail.Answer:vTf)The candidate will send the Letter of Acceptance by e-mail to the embassy to prove the admission by the university.Answer:vF2)What kind of format a

28、 Letter of Acceptance can be written?And what elements should a Letter of Acceptance include?Answer:vA Letter of Acceptance is a formal letter following the format of letters,including date,the receivers address,opening,main body of the letter,closing,signature and enclosure.And it must be on the sc

29、hool letterhead.Step 2.Language:Vocabulary 1)The following words and expressions are useful for overseas study.Read and translate them.v academic year：学年v academic advisor：帮助学生解决学业问题的顾问v accreditation：资格认可v admission：入学许可v advanced placement：申请美国大学时，可经由考试或转学分（transfer credit）而直接进入大一、大二、大三或大四v associ

30、ate degree：副学士学位。高中毕业后所上的两年制社区大学（Community College）或两年制学院（Two-year College）所发给的学位vaudit：旁听vbachelors degree：学士学位vbursar：财务主管vbulletin：布告，公告；学校课程介绍目录vcampus：校园2)Make a list of more words and expressions useful for overseas study.v faculty：全体教授：全体教授v fellowship：奖学金（提供学费、学校生活费给：奖学金（提供学费、学校生活费给Full-time

31、学生）学生）v financial aid：财力奖助（包括奖学金、助学金等等）：财力奖助（包括奖学金、助学金等等）v flunk：不及格：不及格v foreign student advisor：外国学生顾问：外国学生顾问v freshman：新生（指大学一年级或中学九年级的学生）：新生（指大学一年级或中学九年级的学生）v full-time student：全日制学生：全日制学生v GPA（grade point average）：成绩点数与学分的加权）：成绩点数与学分的加权平均值平均值v Graduate Management Admission Test（GMAT）：由）：由GMAC委员

32、会委托美国教育测验服务社（委员会委托美国教育测验服务社（Educational Testing Service，简称，简称ETS）举办的世界性测验，作为）举办的世界性测验，作为美国商学研究所的申请入学参考条件之一美国商学研究所的申请入学参考条件之一v Graduate Records Examination（GRE）：美国各大学）：美国各大学研究所或研究机构的申请入学考试参考条件之一研究所或研究机构的申请入学考试参考条件之一v graduate study：研究学习：研究学习v graduate program：研究所课程：研究所课程v high school：高中：高中v higher ed

33、ucation：高等教育：高等教育v honors program：荣誉课程（一个给优秀学生的特殊的：荣誉课程（一个给优秀学生的特殊的学习机会）学习机会）v independent study：独立研究：独立研究Step 3.Write a letter of acceptance Suppose you are an admission officer of Harvard University which is the most famous university in United States of America.Try to write a Letter of Acceptance

34、 to a candidate to inform the recipient for passing the entrance exams of the university.This letter is the most awaited by those students who want to try their luck to study at Harvard University.Harvard UniversityGerard A.HeiloAdministration DepartmentHarvard University3642 North AvenueGlenvil,NE

35、68941Lance Kent A.Herbert956 Badger Pond LaneClearwater,FL 34623Dear Mr.Herbert,Congratulations!I am happy to tell you that you are one of the thousands fortunate people to pass the entrance exams in our school for the next school year,the Harvard University.You are definitely one of the few chosen

36、students who get this chance and we are very honor and privileged to admit you as a student.You were selected by the school because of your great academic background,the recommendation letter and also our interview with you.You definitely showed that you are a hardworking,very responsible and dedica

37、ted man and acquires great qualities.We are definitely proud to have you here in our university and we do hope that you will show your dedication for the entire aspects of the course and do the best that you can.Once again,congratulations!Once again,we congratulate you!Sincerely Yours,Gerard A.Heilo

38、Admin officerI.Introduction II.How to Write a Personal Statement?III.Personal Statement Samples IV.Writing Practice Part II Personal Statement I.Introduction vWhen applying to a university,it is important to include personal statement or an application letter to introduce yourself.Each university ha

39、s its own requirements for application letters,and you must comply with them.Often,a university will ask you to write about your motivation,goals and experience as they relate to higher education.The application letter should reflect your best writing,because it is the first sample of your writing s

40、kills the university will see.II.How to Write a Personal Statement?1.Writing Procedure To begin your essay,brainstorm using the following questions:v What might help the evaluating committee better understand you?v What sets you apart from other applicants?Who will be applying for the same program?v

41、 Why are you interested in this field?What things have stimulated and reinforced your interest?v How did you learn about this field(classes,seminars,work experience)?vWhat are your career aspirations?v Are there any gaps or discrepancies in your academic record that need to be explained?v What skill

42、s or personal characteristics do you possess that would enhance your chances for success in this field?v Why should an admissions committee be interested in you?1.Writing Procedure v Write the first draft from this,then try to find an angle or a hook which can sink into the admissions committee;a go

43、od place to start is with an original and provoking opening paragraph.One of the worst things you can do with your personal statement is to bore the admissions committee,yet that is exactly what most applicants do.Admissions committees see thousands of“I have always wanted to be a.”opening paragraph

44、s,so a good way to make the essay more interesting is to write about an anecdote or memorable incident that led you to choose the particular profession.This can help add drama,vitality,and originality to the statement.It is important,however,that the anecdote is related to the questions asked and no

45、t just a retelling of a catchy life drama.1.Writing Procedure After you have written the first,second,or third draft,there are another set of evaluative questions that you can work through to help you revise your essay.vDoes the opening paragraph grab your attention?vIs the statement interesting or

46、does it put you to sleep?vIs it a positive portrayal?Is it upbeat and confident?vIs it an honest portrayal?1.Writing Procedure v Have you answered all the questions thoroughly?v Has anything relevant been omitted?Work or academic experience?v Does the statement provide insight into your character?v

47、Is it well-written?Is the grammar,tone,and verb agreement perfect?v Are there any typos?1.Writing Procedure For your final draft,be sure to avoid sloppiness,poor English,spelling errors,whining,manufacturing a personality,avoiding the questions that are asked on the application,high school experienc

48、es,personal biases about religion,ethnicity,politics,sexist language,revealing of character weaknesses,and arrogance.1.Writing Procedure The personal statement is extremely important in gaining admittance to graduate and professional schools.Although it can be frustrating to write an original and we

49、ll-devised statement,through time and drafts it will be written.The ones that are good take time.The ones that are bad can sabotage your chances for success.It is also important that you show your drafts to a Writing Center tutor,your academic advisor,Career Planning advisor,and friends;they will he

50、lp you write an essay that reveals the right balance of personal and academic characteristics and specifics.1.Writing Procedure Once you have developed a sense of the facultys interests and the departments special features,you can make it clear in your application exactly why you want to attend that

51、 particular school.What is it about the departments curriculum structure or general approach to the field that makes you interested in being a student there?Dont waste your valuable essay space,or your readers valuable time,telling the reader how wonderful or prestigious their institution is;people

52、on the admissions committee already know this.They want to know about you.1.Writing Procedure Nonetheless,if there are special programs or institutes at the school that seem appealing to you,briefly mention that you are interested in becoming part of them.For example,state that you“want to be a memb

53、er of the XYZ Group for Blank and Blank Studies because.”,but dont tell them how great,well respected,and world-renowned this part of the school is.1.Writing Procedure If,during your research on the departments faculty,a faculty member strikes you as someone whom you might be interested in working w

54、ith,indicate this in your essay;be concise and specific about why you want to work with this person in particular.A word of caution here:Do not try to use this as a way to“butter up”the admissions committee,because if there is any reason to believe that you are not sincere,your application may be ad

55、versely affected.Again,mention the person and how their work relates to your interest,but dont load this statement with what might be interpreted as false or superfluous praise.2.Personal Informationv Some applications may ask you to give a personal history,telling about experiences that you have un

56、dergone which have led you to decide to pursue graduate education in a certain field of study.(If personal information of this sort is not required,then you are under no obligation to provide it.)2.Personal Informationv The information that could be included in a personal-type statement is limited o

57、nly by your own imagination and life history,but you should be highly selective about what you include.There are two things to watch out for:(1)saying too much and/or(2)not saying enough.2.Personal Informationv Some applicants may ramble on about themselves in a manner that may appear self-indulgent

58、 and not very appealing to the committee.Remember,this is an application essay,not an autobiography.Conversely,some applicants tend to say too little,perhaps hesitating to promote themselves too explicitly or not knowing what about themselves would be interesting to people whom they dont know.In suc

59、h cases,perhaps focusing more on what you want to do than on what you have already done(let your record speak for itself)may help in getting beyond self-inhibition.2.Personal Informationv Generally,keep in mind that the points about your life that you highlight should be somehow relevant to both you

60、r own interest in the field of study,as well as to the concerns of the admissions committee.In judging what information to include or exclude from your essay,try to balance academic,work-related,and personal information in a manner appropriate to your situation,goals,and the application requirements

61、.3.Additional Considerations vIf you have additional,relevant information about yourself that does not easily fit into the essay,or into any other section of the universitys application,you may want to include a condensed resume or curriculum vitae with your application package.This is especially ap

62、plicable to those who have worked professionally since having graduated from school.Relevant items here might include work experience,publications,and presentations,as well as language and computer skills.3.Additional Considerations vAlso,if you have experienced times of great hardship or extenuatin

63、g circumstances that have negatively affected your academic performance at any time,provide a short explanatory statement.This is another one of those places where caution should be exercised:you want to explain the cause of your poor grades,etc.without alienating the reader by overdoing it.Once aga

64、in,be specific and concise.4.Tips for Writing a Personal Essay for Your College Applicationv Do start early.Leave plenty of time to revise,record,and rewrite.You can improve on your presentation.v Do read the directions carefully.You will want to answer the question as directly as possible,and youll

65、 want to follow word limits exactly.Express yourself as briefly and as clearly as you can.v Do tell the truth about yourself.The admission committee is anonymous to you;you are completely unknown to it.Even if you run into a committee member in the future,he will have no way of connecting your essay

66、(out of the thousands he has read)to you.4.Tips for Writing a Personal Essay for Your College Applicationv Do focus on an aspect of yourself that will show your best side.You might have overcome some adversity,worked through a difficult project,or profited from a specific incident.A narrow focus is more interesting than broad-based generalizations.v Do feel comfortable in expressing anxieties.Everybody has them,and its good to know that an applicant can see them and face them.v Do tie yourself t