题目

Directions:Suppose you and Jack are going to do a survey on the protection of old houses in an ancient town. Write him an email to1) put forward your plan, and2) ask for his opinion.You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not use your own name. Use “Li Ming”instead.(10 points)

Directions:Suppose you and Jack are going to do a survey on the protection of old houses in an ancient town. Write him an email to1) put forward your plan, and2) ask for his opinion.You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not use your own name. Use “Li Ming”instead.(10 points)

题目解答

答案

Dear Jack，           I am particularly delighted to do the survey on the protection of old houses in an ancient town with you I am writing this email, honestly speaking, for the purpose of putting forward my plan and asking for your opinion.           To begin with, it seems to me that the ancient town of Li Jiang is a good choice for our survey for the reason that Li Jiang is characterized by its long history as well as a variety of ancient houses To be frank, this ancient city has attracted an increasing number of experts and professors in this field of old houses conservation. What's more, it is advisable for us to read more relevant books and essays with regard to the protection of old houses, which can not only build a solid foundation for carrying out our survey but also improve our understanding of this subject. You know preparing some questions in advance for our survey is of great significance. At last, we are supposed to finish the survey beforeJanuary 24, 2024.          I will really appreciate it if you can offer me some suggestions and opinions regarding the survey Your advice is extremely significant for me. I am looking forward to your reply.Yours sincerely,Li Ming

解析

考查要点：本题为英语应用文写作，考查学生撰写正式邮件的能力，重点在于书信格式的规范性、内容逻辑的清晰性以及语言表达的准确性。
解题核心：需明确邮件目的（提出计划+征求意见），合理规划调查步骤，并保持礼貌得体的语气。
关键点：

  1. 结构清晰：按“问候-说明目的-分点陈述计划-请求反馈-结尾”顺序组织内容；
  2. 语言正式：使用学术场景下的表达（如“characterized by”“solid foundation”）；
  3. 逻辑连贯：通过连接词（如“To begin with”“What's more”）增强段落衔接。

1. 邮件格式规范

  • 称呼：Dear Jack，（注意逗号）
  • 结尾：Yours sincerely， + Li Ming（需包含发件人姓名）

2. 内容组织

目的说明

首段明确写信目的：put forward my plan and ask for your opinion，需简洁直接。

计划分点陈述

  • 选择地点：推荐丽江古城（历史背景+建筑特色）；
  • 知识储备：阅读相关文献（理论基础+实践指导）；
  • 问题设计：提前准备调查问题（提升效率+深度分析）；
  • 时间安排：截止日期明确（体现计划性）。

征求意见

末段礼貌请求反馈：I will really appreciate it if...，强调建议的重要性。

3. 语言优化

  • 高级表达：characterized by（替代“has”）、of great significance（替代“important”）；
  • 连接词：To begin with、What's more、At last，增强逻辑性；
  • 礼貌用语：I am particularly delighted、I will really appreciate it，体现友好态度。