Personal letter 1. Introduction • How’re you doing recently / getting on? / How are things going on? • I am really excited / elated / thrilled to receive your letter / What an amazement to see my mailbox embrace your letter. • While I am really excited / elated / thrilled to receive your letter, I’m so sorry to know you’ve been caught in a dilemma of ___ / have been perplexed / worried / baffled about ___ • I knew this already when I read your Instagram post mentioning you are upset about your current situation. As your soul mate / best friend / companion, I suggest that ___ • I know you have endured a turbulent time • I can definitely / certainly / totally understand your concerns / worries / trepidation 2. Body paragraph • I know that you must be a bundle of nerves at the moment • I have unshakable confidence that you can overcome the obstacles / pull this off • Worry not, it is absolutely acceptable as ___. • Suggestion: Alternatively, you should try • Bear in mind that ___ • It is vitally important to ___ • To be frank / honest, ___ • Appreciation: I believe my friend is mature / clear-minded enough to make the best / the most appropriate decision. • Own experience: I am the exact example you can refer to. 3. Ending • All the best to you for ___ • That’s all I have for now. I wish you all the strengths during this tough time. • I have faith in you that you can overcome these seemingly insurmountable obstables / hurdles. • I’m sure there will be opportunities awaiting you as long as you draw on good use of every experience you encountered to better equip yourself. • Do write me after the ___. Wish you best of luck! • Looking forward to receiving your reply. Report 1. Suitable title • A Report on ___ • A Comparison of ___ • An Investigation into ___ • An Analysis of ___ 2. Introduction • This report has been prepared in order to further investigate into ___ 3. Body paragraphs Express facts about the survey results: • An overwhelming majority of people suggested that ___ • The majority / minority of the respondents expressed approval / disapproval of ___ • A significant / small percentage of those interviewed reported that ___ • There is an alarming increase of ___ • There is a sudden / gradual increase / decrease in ___ Express generalisation from the survey results: • This fact illustrates / confirms / indicates that ___ • The underlying reasons for ___ are ___ • The study conducted evidently shows the problem of ___ • The undesirable situation can be attributed to ___ 4. Conclusion → summarise the above information and may include suggestions and recommendations Summarise: • On the whole, ___ • All in all, ___ • The main conclusion that can be drawn is that, ___ • On the basis of the survey findings mentioned above, it would seem that ___ Recommendations: • In light of these findings, we have the following suggestions and recommendations to help solve the problem. • One suggestion being put forward is ___ • Prompt actions should be taken to rectify the situation without further delay • Launch a review of how overseas jurisdictions combated the problem • Introduce penalties targeting ___ Argumentative essay / Letter to the Editor 1. Title OR Dear Sir/ Madam, • __ is a must / Zero tolerance for ___ • Is ___ a boon or bane to _(target)_ • xxx - a laudable policy • xxx - a leap in the dark 2. Opening • With just a few clicks on the keyboard and the mouse, you will see articles and photos about ___ flooding your news feed. • A recent article on the development of ___ / the phenomenon of ___ has stirred up / triggered heated controversies. • The issue of whether xxx has hit the headlines. • The phenomenon of ___ is not uncommon / ubiquitous Your stance (argumentative) • There is a diverse spectrum of opinions of xxx. • The advocates cling to the idea … while critics point their fingers at / frown upon _____ • Divergent as people’s views on this issue in question may be, I am in favour of the idea because its benefits outweigh its drawbacks. Examine the issue (expository) • Both sides of the argument are supported by cogent reasons. • It is worthwhile to explore the positive and negative aspects of xxx so that we can judge if it is desirable / advisable for sb. to do sth. 3. Body paragraphs • Constructive as this suggestion may sound, implementing this measure would invariably lead to a host of problems • Every coin has two sides 4. Counter arguments • Critics put forth the idea that ___. However, I am certain that this is not the case • This argument may seem reasonable on the surface, but upon closer inspection, it does not hold. 5. Conclusion • Taking all aspects into account, it is my firm conviction that svo Letter of complaint (To the company / To the Editor) 1. Introduction Directly to the company: • I am writing to lodge a complaint about … • I find … far from satisfaction / failed to live up to my expectations. • My experience in the above mentioned period / event was nothing but a mess. To the Editor: • I would like to express my discontent with … • The services there failed to live up to my expectations. 2. Body paragraphs → Structure: 1. Original expectation 2. Observations (5 senses) 3. Development + elaboration (give details) 4. Impacts (on you / other users) 5. Feelings (disgust, dreadful, disappointed) → Useful points 1. Physical environment (appalling facilities / overcrowding / unhygienic) 2. Human resources (indifferent attitude of the staff / poor coordination) 3. Advertisements (misleading / exaggerated / violate the Trade Description Ordinance 商品 說明條例) 4. After-sales services (late delivery / no response on the consumers’ hotline) 5. Hygiene (Toilet: water overflowing / faeces everywhere / cockroaches crawling // Food: rotten meat / insects crawling / lack of selection) 6. Terms and conditions (require for refund or replacement) • The first thing in mind is the … (e.g. poor service by the front desk counter staff / concierge) • Equally frustrating was … • Another thing that I find disappointing is that … • We have been filled with dismay by the appalling conditions in … • To my dismay/discomfort, (the soup was spilt all over my new dress.) • Never had I expected paying a visit … could be so disappointing. • We were really disappointed and upset. 3. Conclusion Directly to the company: • While my experience was dreadful and left me and my family very upset, I am convinced that it is merely an isolated incident, and you will take the matter seriously to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. • I hope to receive an apology letter from the management board of your company. (for strong letter) Otherwise, I will not hesitate to contact local news reporters and have my experience reported. • (ask for refund) Only with a full refund can my anger be relieved and loss be compensated. I anticipate your earliest response. To the Editor: • I hope that no other consumers would commit the same mistake as I did and never set foot into this shop until the service has been significantly improved. Letter to the Principal / Speech to the school 1. Sample sentences • Being the microcosm of society, the school has the responsibility to teach students to distinguish right from wrong, which is evident in our strict school rules. • Schools should not only be teaching knowledge in textbooks but also allow students to develop mentally and morally, which help us integrate into society. • The prime objective of setting up … is not to … but to … • Our school places premium on … • The policy can equip them / prepare them for future challenges • Idealistics as it may seems, immersing in such kind of environment would help shape your future character, thus enhancing your future personal development. Proposal / Proposal Letter 1. (Dear ___) 2. Background • As a student (or other identity), I am submitting the following proposal on how to make the activity more fruitful and appealing to somebody (target audience). 3. Body paragraphs 4. Ending • As a student who lacks experience in organizing large scale activities as such, I may not be able to give comprehensive recommendations on the most suitable activities for the campaign. • However, it is my firm belief that the proposed activities can contribute a part. • Thank you very much for your kind attention and I hope my proposal will be given due consideration. Debate speech Opening • Good morning respected judges, my honourable opponents and members of the audience. • It is an honour here to speak of my view on the topic of xxx • Our team strongly agrees / is strongly opposed to this motion on the following grounds. Interactions • Isn’t it clear that …? • Let me tell you a fact … • You may wonder … • I bet all of you … Counter-argument • Our worthy opponents (opposition / proposition side) may tell you … • However, this is not the case / is merely an isolated incident. Ending • We firmly believe that … • I sincerely hope that you will support our team’s stance. • Today’s motion should / should not stand. Thank you. Disclaimer: * Information has been extracted from different sources. * Please do not repost.
