(
课件网) ———书面表达 Lead-in How to behave yourself well at a Chinese friend's home for the first time, especially the table manners 假定你是李华，你的新西兰朋友Terry将去中国朋友家做客，发邮件向你询问有关习俗。请你回复邮件，内容包括： 1.到达时间； 2.合适的礼物； 3.餐桌礼仪。 注意： 1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 asking for advice/suggestions an Email To be a guest in a Chinese friend's home. The format(格式) of the e-mail Yours, Lihua Salutation(称呼) Complementary close(结尾谦辞) Signature(签名) _____ Dear Terry, _____Body _____. Arrival time; Proper/Suitable gifts/present； Table manners. Presentation& evaluation Sample 2 Dear Terry, I am Li hua. Welcome to China. But you are a New Zealander, you don't know the custom of China. So I give you some suggests. I think the best time of arriving your friend's home is afternoon, about 6:00-8:00. But you must remember “can't be late”, or you will give them a bad impression.” Of course, you should buy some gifts for them. For example, buy some tea for your friends father and buy some fruits for his mother. You can make some cards for friends by yourself. The most important thing is table manner. In China, you can't eat before owner. Second, you should say “Thanks” when you isn't hungry. Third, you should put the bowls and chopsticks when you eat. Finally, have a good time. Yours, Li Hua 常用模板/句式 书信或电子邮件 开头部分 How nice to hear from you again. I am glad to have received your letter. On account of the fact that you said you are scheduled to pay a visit to a Chinese friend's home, I'm more than pleased to tell you something in relation to the custom you should know. 结尾部分 With best wishes. I'm looking forward to your reply. I'd appreciate it if you could reply earlier. Details about this writing: Arrival time be punctual be on time several minutes earlier(especially in China) a little earlier be ahead of time earlier than the time planned It wouldn't be better to be on time. Suitable presents It's impolite to go with nothing in hand. Why not take some gifts？ There is no doubt that a suitable present is appreciated. Were I you, I would prepare a gift which symbolizes friendship. Table manners It is impolite to Have meals before the elder. Don't make noise when eating. You'd better have a good command of using chopsticks. It is a bad manner to speak with mouth full. It is a good idea to express your appreciation at the end of the meal. Dear Terry, How are you doing I have learned in your last letter that you were invited as a guest to your Chinese friend's home. Knowing that you are worried about the cultural differences, I'm writing to tell you some relevant customs. First and foremost, it's a better choice for you to arrive there earlier, which can show your politeness. Besides,why not bring some gifts It's obvious that your gifts can bring them happiness as well. What's more, don't seat opposite to the do ... ...
