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Making Invitations
Reading and Writing
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制作者：李响
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Unit 5 Making Invitations
Career Skill Description
1
Getting Things Ready
2
Things to Do
3
Things to Write
4
More Things to Do
Section 1 Getting Things Ready
In this unit, you will learn to:
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• understand
invitations
through
reading
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• write letters
of invitation
• make
responses to
invitations
Section 1 Getting Things Ready
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Section 1 Getting Things Ready
Activity 2: Read the passage in Section 2 and
complete the following paragraph.
Writing and delivering invitations to 1)___________,
customers
potential customers, or colleagues to attend your
important 2)_____________
business-relatedoccasions requires careful
attention. Though great opportunities 3)____
lie in it, if
done improperly, it can cause 4)__________
undesired results. The
eight guidelines in the passage will help you make your
professional and effective
business invitation letters 5)___________
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Section 2 Things to Do
Things to Do
Activity 2
Activity 1
Listen and Write
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Related Information
Read and Think
Section 2 Things to Do
Related Information:
Accepting and Declining an Invitation
Accepting an invitation is a good way to develop
relationships, but sometimes turning down the offer is
the only realistic solution for those with a busy
schedule or personal reasons. Things for you to
consider and to do:
1 . Understand why you were invited. Is your friend
inviting you? Do you work in a small company, and
your boss is inviting you to dinner? Are you expected
to attend this invitation? What would be the
consequences if you didn’t attend?
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2. Weigh the importance of this invitation. There are
many social obligations we face throughout life, some
more important than others. A social event that typically
occurs once in a lifetime, such as a ‘coming of age’ party
or someone’s wedding, should have more importance
over a night at the movies. How does this invitation rate
compared with your existing obligations and priorities?
3. Thank the person. Someone is taking their time to
invite you to some event they feel is worthwhile. Thank
the person for their consideration.
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4. Create a delay if needed. If you’re confronted in
person with a verbal invitation, respond with a request
to check your schedule. This may be communicated
within a question, as in “do you mind if I check my
schedule and get back to you?”, or a statement, “I really
need to check my schedule before I commit to
anything”.
5. Be honest. To an extent, truthfully give the
person a yes-or-no response. Sometimes a direct
answer is desired, especially if the invitation is a social
event with an RSVP.
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6. Follow up with a positive conclusion. If
applicable, let the person know you are interested in
accepting the social event at a different time or under
different circumstances. Showing interest softens the
rejection of an offer.
7. Accept the first invitation or don’t accept any if
you received more than one for a particular night that
would overlap or conflict.
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Section 2 Things to Do
Activity 1 Listen and Write.
professional
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prize drawing
recipient
as far ahead as possible
start with
at the bottom of
related to
electronic copy
incentive
countdown
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What information should
be included in a short,
effective invitation?
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Why is writing and delivering
invitations important?
Read and
Think
2
What guidelines are useful
for writing a professional and
effective business invitation
letter?
Section 2 Read and Think
A Quick Guide to Writing a Business Invitation Letter
Writing and delivering invitations to customers,
potential customers, or colleagues to attend your
important business-related occasions requires careful
attention. Though great opportunities lie in it, if done
improperly, it can cause undesired results. The
following guidelines will help you make your business
invitation letters professional and effective:
words
sentences
Section 2 Read and Think
1) Pay personal attention — Although it requires a
little more effort, it pays off. Start your invitation with
the recipient’s first name, i.e., “Dear George” is far
more effective than “Dear Madam or Sir”. We all like to
read our names.
2) Make it brief — People are busy; they prefer a
short, effective invitation that quickly answers the
following questions: What? Where? When? Tell them
clearly and briefly.
3) Be creative — Use humour or something related
to your business that makes people smile. This may
increase their interest in your event.
words
Section 2 Read and Think
4) Offer an incentive — It shows you understand that
your invitees’ time is valuable. Invite them to a free
luncheon or enter them in a prize drawing. Incentives also
serve to keep your guests there until the end.
5) Set a convenient date — Plan your occasion as far
ahead as possible and you give your invitees more
opportunities to keep the date open.
6) Add RSVP information — Include RSVP at the
bottom of the invitation if you need to know who will be
attending; for example, ‘RSVP’ followed by your
telephone number.
words
sentences
Section 2 Read and Think
7) Send reminders — Send an electronic copy of
your invitation as a reminder seven and three days before
the occasion, with the subject line “Countdown to Blue
Sky luncheon — only three more days!”
8) Determine the wording — Should the language
be formal or informal? A formal invitation might say, ‘Dr.
and Mrs. Stanley request the pleasure of your company,’
whereas a more casual note might say, ‘Please join us.’
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translation
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Section 2 Read and Think
Task 1 Test your problem-solving ability.
Find out the different types of invitations and share your ideas
with your partner.
Generally speaking, invitations fall into three main
types: diplomatic, business and personal. The first two tend
to be formal while the last one can be either formal or
informal, depending on the event itself. Diplomatic and
business invitations are more or less the same in terms of
format and wording. Personal invitations are varied based
on the nature of the event. Personal invitations may include
weddings, anniversaries, bridal & baby showers, birthdays,
graduations, communions, confirmations, house-warmings,
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Section 2 Read and Think
Task 2 Tell whether the following statements are
true or false. Write T for True and F for False.
1. Writing and delivering business invitation letters
requires careful attention. T
2. Though business-related occasions may bring
great opportunities, improper invitations may cause
undesired results. T
3. It’s more effective to start your invitation with
“Dear Madam or Sir”. F
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4. Incentives may serve to keep your guests there
until the end. T
5. In order to have more guests, you’d better plan
your occasion as early as possible. T
6. An informal invitation might say, ‘Dr. and Mrs.
Stanley request the pleasure of your company.’ F
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Section 2 Read and Think
Task 3 Give brief answers to the following questions.
1. Can you list the guidelines which help you make your
business invitation letters professional and effective?
Pay personal attention, make it brief, be creative,
offer an incentive, set a convenient date, add RSVP
information, send reminders and determine the
wording.
2. Why should one plan an occasion as far ahead as
possible?
 Because doing so may give the invitees more
opportunity to keep the date open.
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Section 2 Read and Think
3. How can you increase the invitee’s interest in your
event?
To use humour or something related to your business
that makes people smile.
4. What should you do if you need to know who will be
attending your event?
To include RSVP at the bottom of the invitation; for
example, ‘RSVP’ followed by your telephone number.
5. What can be used as a reminder?
An electronic copy of your invitation may be sent to
the invitee seven and three days before the occasion.
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Section 2 Read and Think
Task 4 Match A with B.
A
1. 请回复
2. 主题行
3. 尽可能提早
4. 倒记时
5. 业务相关的
6. 抽奖
7. 简洁明了
8. 潜在客户
9. 免费午餐
10. 商务邀请函
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B
a. briefly and clearly
b. a potential customer
c. business-related
d. prize drawing
e. as far ahead as possible
f. subject line
g. RSVP
h. countdown
i. a business invitation letter
j. free lunch/luncheon
1- g
2-f
3-e
4-h
5-c
6-d
7-a
8-b
9. j
10. i
Section 2 Read and Think
Task 5 Fill in the blanks with the right words or phrases.
Change the form where necessary.
start… with pay attention countdown although as far ahead
as possible prefer pay off incentive whereas related to
1. Gorge kept his coat on, although
_______ it was warm in the room.
2. When you set the date, please inform us
as far ahead as possible
_________________________.
3. Radar employs radio waves ________
whereas sonar uses sound
waves.
4. Which one do you _____,
prefer a glass of sherry or a cocktail?
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5. We should pay
__________
attention to the issue of environmental
protection.
countdown
6. The _______________
was well under way.
start
with
7. Let’s ________
our party _________
a light music.
8. Your efforts will ___________
in the long run.
pay off
9. The management is taking ___________
incentive measures to
increase the company’s productivity.
10. There are many job opportunities ____________
my
related to
major.
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Section 3 Things to Write
Things to Write
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Activity 1:
Activity 2:
Task-based Writing
Applied Writing
Writing a
Letter of Invitation
Invitations and
replies to them
Section 3 Things to Write
Activity 1: Task-based Writing.
Task 1 Study the following tips for writing.
Writing a
Letter of
Invitation
Task 2 Study the following language for writing.
Task 3 Study the following model for writing.
Task 4 Supply information to business invitation letter.
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Section 3 Things to Write
Task 1 Study the following tips for writing.
When writing a letter of invitation, you should pay
attention to the following:
1. Include specific details: occasion, time, date, place
and purpose;
2. Mention whether spouses, children, or other family
members are invited;
3. State the appropriate dress, and the preferences or
appropriateness of gifts;
4. Ask for a response by a certain date so that you are
not left with indecision about food and space. If a
response is not necessary, say so.
5. To express your warmth in the invitation.
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Section 3 Things to Write
Task 2 Study the following language for writing.
Words and phrases:
be invited for 受邀参加
look forward to… 期待着···
a party in honour of… 为向···表示敬意而举办的宴会
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Section 3 Things to Write
party dress 礼服
garden party 游园会
personal notepaper 个人信笺
make sure that… 确定···
specific requirements 特殊需求
hear from you 等你的回音
at your earliest convenience 早日
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Sentence patterns:
May I have the honour of your companry at dinner?
... request the pleasure of…
The reception will be held in…, on…
I hope you are not too busy to come.
The favour of a reply is requested.
Please confirm your participation at your earliest
convenience.
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Task 3 Study the following model for writing.
Letter of Invitation
June 20, 2009
Mrs. Alice Huffman
1514 Aberdeen Ave.
Montreal, QC
H3C 1L2
Dear Mrs. Huffman,
Private Preview Showing — Winter Fashion Collection
2009 — Ticket No. 0818888
As one of our longtime valued customers we would like to invite
you to our special Private Preview Showoing of our Winter
Fashion Collection for 2009.
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Section 3 Things to Write
The showing will take place at our downtwon store at 500
Sherb St., Sunday evening, December 20, 2009, from 6:30
p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Limited free parking will be available in
our parking garage on the River Street side of the store.
In addition there will be a number of winter promotion
draws. So don’t miss out on the fun!
For entry into the show and to be eligible for nay of the
draws you will be required to produce this original invitation
with your ticket number orinted on it.
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Section 3 Things to Write
In order that we may plan for snacks and refreshments
appropraitely, if you plan to attend, we ask you to please call
John Smith at (555) 2222-6666 and advise him by
December 15th.
Everyone here at the Fashion House looks forward to
meeting you and sharing a wonderful evening with you.
Yours sincerely,
Mary Honeyman
Mary Honeyman
Show Co-ordinator
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Section 3 Things to Write
Task 4 Supply the necessary information to the
following business invitation letter.
Dear Sir/Madam:
We would like to invite you to an exclusive presentation
of our new
[product]. The presentation will
take place at
[location], at
[time]
on
[date]. There will also be a reception after the
presentation. We hope you and your colleagues will be
able to attend.
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Section 3 Things to Write
[company] is a leading producer of highquality
[product]. Our new models offer superb
quality and sell at reasonable prices, and their new
features give them distinct advantages over similar
products from other manufacturers.
We look forward to seeing you on
[date]. Just
call our office at
[phone number] we will be
glad to secure a place for you.
Sincerely yours,
[ name ] ______
[title] _________
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Activitiy 2 Applied Writing.
Task 1 Look at the words.
corporation n. 公司
sample n. 样品
display v. 展示，陈列
China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) 中国进出
口商品交易会（广交会）
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Section 3 Things to Write
Task 2 Supply the missing words for the
following invitations and replies to them.
January 15, 2009
Dear Sir/Madam:
We should like to invite your corporation to attend the
Trade Fair to be held from April 14
2009 International 1) __________
to May 4 at in Guangzhou. Full 2) ________
details on the fair will
be sent in a week.
We look forward to hearing from you soon, and hope
that you will be able to attend.
Yours faithfully,
(Signature)
Fair Co-ordinator
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Section 3 Things to Write
January 25, 2009
Dear Sir,
Many thanks for your letter of 3) __________
January inviting
our corporation to participate in the 2009 China Import and
Export Fair. We are very pleased to 4) __________
accept your
invitation and will plan to bring enough samples of our
products to display as we did in the previous years.
We are looking forward with pleasure to seeing you at
the Fair.
Yours sincerely,
(Signature)
Manager
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Section 3 Things to Write
Dear Sir,
Thank you very much for your 5) __________
invitation to attend
the 2009 International Trade Fair. As we are going to open a
repair shop in your city at that time, we are sorry that we
shall not be able to attend.
We wish you a great 6) _________
success in this year’s Fair
and hope to co-operate with you next time.
Yours faithfully,
(Signature)
Manager
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Section 4 More Things to Do
More Things
to Do
Activity 1
Reading More
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Activity 2
Focus on Grammar
Section 4 More Things to Do
Task 1 Read the passage and fill in the blanks
with appropriate words from the box below.
out of take care sound worthwhile end
relationship outcome as much as response appreciation
Declining (婉拒) Invitations
Most people hate to say “no”, but not
as much as other people hate to hear it. Therefore,
1)__________
your challenge in declining invitations is to get
yourself 2)________
out of the situation while maintaining
(维持) the 3)_______
relationship.
Section 4 More Things to Do
To do so, state your understanding of the situation or
need. Often people assume that your “no” means that you
do not thoroughly understand the real situation or need.
You have to 4)___________
take care to demonstrate the readers
appreciation of the situation.
that you do have a(n) 5)______________
At first step, agree that the need is real or the cause is
6)_____________.
worthwhile
“The meeting certainly deserves of support and
attention.”
Add your reason for a negative (否定的)
response if you wish. Giving a reason makes your
7)_________,
sound more thoughtful.
decision 8)________
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“My schedule has just become too full.”
And by all means, end with a goodwill statement
outcome for the event, occasion,
about the positive 9)________
situation, or cause.
“I hope you will be extremely successful with such
an event.”
“The party sounds like a wonderful idea. I’m
sorry I will have to miss it.”
Saying “no” does not have to mean the 10) _____
end
of the relationship.
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Section 4 More Things to Do
Task 2 Choose the answer that best completes each
sentence.
1. The challenge in declining an invitation lies in
__________.
A) how to keep away from the invitation
B) how to maintain the relationship
C) how to understand it
D) how to accept it
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2.The word “assume” in the 2nd Paragraph most
probably means “__________”.
A) maintain
B) undertake
C) continue
D) suppose
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3. In declining an invitation, you should ___________.
A) express your appreciation of the situation
B) state the importance of the relationship
C) focus on the need of the event
D) read the invitation carefully
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4. It’s desirable to give a reason for your negative
response because ________.
A) it deserves attention
B) it is the first step
C) it shows your consideration
D) it harms the relationship
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5. According to the passage, saying “no” ________.
A) means the end of the relationship
B) does harm to the relationship
C) means you can not participate in the event
D) is not easy for many people
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Section 2 Read and Think
A Quick Guide to Writing a Business Invitation Letter
Writing and delivering invitations to customers,
potential customers, or colleagues to attend your
important business-related occasions requires careful
attention. Though great opportunities lie in it, if done
improperly, it can cause undesired results. The
following guidelines will help you make your
business invitation letters professional and effective:
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Section 2 Read and Think
A Quick Guide to Writing a Business Invitation Letter
Writing and delivering invitations to customers,
potential customers, or colleagues to attend your
important business-related occasions requires careful
attention. Though great opportunities lie in it, if done
improperly, it can cause undesired results. The
following guidelines will help you make your
business invitation letters professional and effective:
back
Section 2 Read and Think
1) Pay personal attention — Although it requires
a little more effort, it pays off. Start your invitation
with the recipient’s first name, i.e., “Dear George” is
far more effective than “Dear Madam or Sir”. We all
like to read our names.
2) Make it brief — People are busy; they prefer a
short, effective invitation that quickly answers the
following questions: What? Where? When? Tell them
clearly and briefly.
3) Be creative — Use humour or something
related to your business that makes people smile. This
may increase their interest in your event.
back
Section 2 Read and Think
4) Offer an incentive — It shows you understand
that your invitees’ time is valuable. Invite them to a
free luncheon or enter them in a prize drawing.
Incentives also serve to keep your guests there until the
end.
5) Set a convenient date — Plan your occasion as
far ahead as possible and you give your invitees more
opportunity to keep the date open.
6) Add RSVP information — Include RSVP at
the bottom of the invite if you need to know who will
be attending; for example, ‘RSVP’ followed by your
telephone number.
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Section 2 Read and Think
4) Offer an incentive — It shows you understand
that your invitees’ time is valuable. Invite them to a
free luncheon or enter them in a prize drawing.
Incentives also serve to keep your guests there until the
end.
5) Set a convenient date — Plan your occasion as
far ahead as possible and you give your invitees more
opportunities to keep the date open.
6) Add RSVP information — Include RSVP at
the bottom of the invitation if you need to know who
will be attending; for example, ‘RSVP’ followed by
your telephone number.
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Section 2 Read and Think
7) Send reminders — Send an electronic copy of
your invitation as a reminder seven and three days before
the occasion, with the subject line “Countdown to Blue
Sky luncheon — only three more days!”
8) Determine the wording — Should the language
be formal or informal? A formal invitation might say, ‘Dr.
and Mrs. Stanley request the pleasure of your company,’
whereas a more casual note might say, ‘Please join us.’
(314 words)
translation
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Section 2 Language Study
deliver: v. bring or transport to the proper place or
recipient; distribute 递送；分发
For example:
His job is to deliver groceries for a supermarket. 他的工
作是为一家超市运送食品。
It’s time to deliver the mail. 该投递邮件了。
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potential: a. capable of being but not yet in existence;
latent 潜在的；潜伏的
For example:
He found a potential problem in the plan. 他发现了计
划里潜在的问题。
You may have potential abilities for the job. 你可能有
干好那件工作的潜能。
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lie: v. exist; be 存在，在于
For example:
The solution lies in research. 答案出于研究。
His failure lies in his laziness. 他的失败是由于他的
懒惰。
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undesired: a. not wanted or desired 不期望的；不受
欢迎的
For example:
The speech brought about undesired results. 这次演讲
引发了不希望发生的结果。
Such behaviours are undesired here. 这种行为在这里
不受欢迎。
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if done improperly ...: This is an elliptical sentence
meaning “if it is done imporperly”, where it is refers
to the writing and delivering of invitations.
For example:
If known earlier, I would have gone there. 如果早知道，
我当时就去了。
If made better, the cake would taste more delicious. 如
果做得再好些，蛋糕会更好吃。
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guidelines: n. official instructions or advice about how
to do something 指导方针；行动纲领
For example:
The Ministry of Education has issued new national
guidelines for science teachers. 教育部发布了新的
全国理科教师指导条例。
New employees are supposed to follow the guidelines
strictly. 希望新职员严格按照指南办事。
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professional: a. showing a high level of skill or training
专业的；内行的
For example:
It is a firm with the most professional approach to
marketing. 这是一家具有最专业营销手段的公司。
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pay off: bring benefit or reward 得到回报；盈利
For example:
All those weeks of studying will pay off when you take
the exam. 所有那几周的学习都会在考试的时候见
成效。
The investment in the stock market paid off poorly. 在
股市上的投资得到了可怜的回报。
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creative: a. involving a lot of imagination and new
ideas 创造性的；创新的
For example:
The government should make creative use of tax and
incentives to achieve economic goals. 政府应该为实
现经济目标而对税收和激励机制创造性地使用。
Human beings are creative animals. 人类是有创造力
的动物。
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incentive: n. something, such as the fear of punishment
or the expectation of reward, that induces action or
motivates effort 奖励；刺激；诱因；动机
For example:
They want to stimulate growth in the region by offering
incentives to foreign investors. 他们想用奖励外商投
资的办法来刺激该地区的发展。
Incentives play an important role in modern
management. 激励在现代管理中发挥着重要作用。
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luncheon: lunch, especially a formal lunch for a lot of
people （正式的）午餐
For example:
They treated the guest to a lucheon in the best restaurant.
他们在最好的酒店里用午宴款待客人。
We’re expecting the yearly luncheon. 我们正期待一年
一度的大午餐。
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Plan your occasion as far ahead as possible and you
give your invitees more opportunity to keep the date
open. The sentence pattern “imperative + and” is
equal to “If ..., ...”
For example:
Give me enough financial support and I’ll finish the
project in time. 如果给我足够的财力支持，我会按
时完成那个项目的。
Say it again and I’ll leave at once. 你再说一遍，我就
立马走人。
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RSVP: a French expression meaning ‘please reply’ used
on written invitations to ask the person invited to say
whether they can go to a social event or not （请柬用
语）请赐复
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reminder: n. a letter or note that reminds one of
something that they need to do or need to remember
（提醒人记住某事的）提示信件；提示便条
For example:
This is just a reminder to let you know that Stefan’s
arriving on Saturday. 这只是张提示便条，提醒你斯
蒂芬星期六会到。
Send them a reminder a month ahead. 提前一个月给
他们寄一封提示函。
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wording: n. the words that are used in a particular
piece of writing or speech 用词；措辞
For example:
The wording of the proposal needs careful consideration.
提议的措辞还需仔细推敲。
Mind your wording! 注意你的措辞！
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whereas: conj. while on the contrary 然而；但是；相
反
For example:
She is clever whereas he is dull. 她很聪明，而他却愚
笨。
He prefers tea whereas I prefer coffee. 他喜欢茶而我
喜欢咖啡。
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Section 2 Translation
书写商务邀请函的快速指南
书写及发送邀请函给客户、潜在的客户或同事，
邀请其参加重要的商务活动，需要谨慎对待。尽管
其中蕴涵着巨大的商机，但如果处理不当，会造成
不令人满意的结果。以下的指南有助于你制作出专
业、高效的商务邀请函：
1）个性化 — 尽管有点麻烦, 但这是值得的。以收信
人的名字开始你的邀请函，例如，“亲爱的乔治”
远比“亲爱的女士或先生”效果更好。人们都喜欢
读到自己的名字。
2）简洁 — 人们都很忙，喜欢简短、高效的邀请函，
清楚、简洁地说明何事，何地点，何时。
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Section 2 Translation
3）新意 — 运用你的幽默感或使用引人发笑的、与
你业务相关的言语。这样可以引起别人对你所邀请
的事情的兴趣。
4）略施小惠 — 这么做说明你懂得被邀请人的时间
的宝贵。邀请他们参加一个免费的午餐或抽奖。这
样做还可以把你的客人留到活动结束。
5）确定一个方便的时间 — 尽可能地提早做出安排，
以便留给被邀请人更多的机会预留时间。
6）添加RSVP信息 — 如果你需要知道有谁将会参加
活动，就在邀请函的底部写上RSVP（请回复），例
如，可以在‘RSVP’后面提供你的电话号码。
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7）提醒 — 在活动开始的一周前和三天前，发送电
子版的邀请函作为提醒，例如，主题行为“Blue
Sky午餐倒记时 — 还有三天啦！”
8）确定言语风格 — 邀请函的语言应该是正式的呢？
还是非正式的呢？一封正式的邀请函，可以这样
措辞：“Stanley博士携Stanley女士期望您的参
与”，而较为随意的便条可以说“请参加到我们
的活动吧”。
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Section 4 Focus on Grammar
Task 1 Study the following English sentences and
translate the Chinese sentences into English.
1) I am writing a letter to my family now.
我正在学习驾驶。
 I am learning to drive now.
2) They are making a plan for the next season.
我们公司在招聘新职员。
Our company is recruiting new employers.
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3) Sam is delivering newspapers from door to door.
汤姆正在接受面试。
Tom is being interviewed.
4) All of you are doing well in your English studies.
他们在为参加展会做准备。
They are making preparation for the exhibition.
5) We are having a good time here at the English Corner.
他们在写会议邀请函。
They are writing invitations for the conference.
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Task 2 Put the following sentences into the
negative (否定的) and interrogative (疑问的)
forms after the model.
1) Mary is teaching her sister how to swim.
 Mary is not (isn’t) teaching her sister how to swim.
 Is Mary teaching her sister how to swim?
2) The managers are listening to a report on the sales
record.
● The managers are not (aren’t) listening to a report
on the sales record.
● Are the managers listening to a report on the sales
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3) The secretary is typing an invitation letter.
● The secretary is not (isn’t) typing an invitation letter.
● Is the secretary typing an invitation letter?
4) We are doing the right thing.
● We are not (aren’t) doing the right thing.
● Are we doing the right thing?
5) They are watching a football match on the Internet.
● They are not (aren’t) watching a football match on the
Internet.
● Are they watching a football match on the Internet?
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