【考研类试卷】MBA联考英语-写作综合练习(二)及答案解析.doc

1、MBA 联考英语-写作综合练习(二)及答案解析(总分：80.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、B写作题/B(总题数：8，分数：80.00)1.投诉信（分数：10.00）_2.致歉信（分数：10.00）_3.请求信（分数：10.00）_4.咨询信（分数：10.00）_5.拒绝信（分数：10.00）_6.证明信（分数：10.00）_7.建议信（分数：10.00）_8.劝告信（分数：10.00）_MBA 联考英语-写作综合练习(二)答案解析(总分：80.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、B写作题/B(总题数：8，分数：80.00)1.投诉信（分数：10.00）_正确答案：()解析：范例 1 Dear S

2、irs, Yesterday afternoon about three oclock, I came to your shop with my friend for some souvenirs. One of your shop assistants, whose badge number was 15, if I remember right, was asked to show some embroidered table cloth. My friend wants to have a good look before making up her mind to buy. But t

3、he shop assistant turned a deaf ear to our request and walked away murmuring in a sarcastic manner. We feel embarrassed to meet with such an awkward occasion. We wish you would look into this unsatisfactory service and take steps to prevent such kind of offensive conduct. I think it is the shop assi

4、stants duty either to do what was asked or to explain why he was unable to comply with such a request. Yours sincerely, Li Ming 范例 2 Dear Sir, I feel that air pollution control is one of the most important issues facing our residential area today. Most part of the residential area has been polluted

5、by the black smoke from the factory chimneys. My venetian blinds, window sills, floors, etc. have to be swept and washed with soap and water everyday. Inhaling this soot must be detrimental to our health. I think in the age of science and technology, it ought to be possible to find a perfect solutio

6、n to this problem. Would you please see what can be done to eliminate this terrible problem? It is awfully important. I will report it to relative department if you dont pay enough attention to this problem. Yours sincerely, Li Ming 范例 1 文章点评 作者在第一段详细地介绍了要投诉的事情；在第二段，作者提出了自己的建议与希望。 范例 1 语言注释 “souveni

7、r”意为“纪念品”；“badge number”意为“徽章号码”；“if I remember right” 意为“如果我没有记错的话”，表示一种客套；“embroidered”意为“绣花的”；“table cloth” 意为“桌布”；“have a good look”意为“好好看看，仔细看看”；“make up her mind” 意为“她下决心，她决定”；“turn a deaf ear to our request”意为“不理会我们的要求”；“murmur”意为“低声说”；“in a sarcastic manner”意为“以讥讽的方式”；“We feel embarrassed to

8、 meet with such an awkward occasion”意为“遇到这种难堪的局面，我们觉得很尴尬”；“look into”意为“调查”；“take steps”意为“采取措施”；“prevent such kind of offensive conduct”意为“防止类似无礼行为的发生”；“it is the shop assistants duty to”意为“做是售货员的职责”；“comply with”意为“照做，满足”。 范例 2 文章点评 在第一段，作者提出了投诉的问题；在第二段中，作者具体说明了问题的严重性；在最后一段，作者提出希望，要求解决问题，并说明了不解决问题

9、的后果。 范例 2 语言注释 “air pollution control”意为“控制空气污染”；“issue”意为“问题”；“residential area”意为“住宅小区”；“venetian blind”意为“活动百叶窗”；“window sill”意为“窗台”；“soap and water”意为“肥皂水”；“inhale”意为“吸入”；“soot”意为“烟尘”；“be detrimental to our health”意为“对身体有害”；“in the age of science and technology”意为“在科技时代”；“it ought to be possible

10、 to find a perfect solution to this problem”意为“应该有可能找到解决这个问题的办法”；“Would you please”意为“能否请您”，这是一种客气的请求；“eliminate this terrible problem”意为“解决这个严重问题”；“It is awfully important”意为“这的确非常重要”，表示强调；“relative department”意为“有关部门”；“pay attention to”意为“重视，关注”。2.致歉信（分数：10.00）_正确答案：()解析：范例 1 Dear Wu Hart, It just

11、 dawned on me that I had never returned the 40 yuan that I borrowed from you last month to buy that old porch swing at the commodities fair we went to on Central Avenue. Im enclosing a check and apologize for the oversight. I wish you had reminded me. I should have returned the money as soon as poss

12、ible. The swing creaks and squeaks, but is very comfortable.a great place to sit and watch the world goes by. Be sure to let me know when you hear of another commodities fair next time. I am sure Ill bring enough of my own money. Fondly, Li Ming 范例 2 Dear He Jie, Much to my regret that I am unable t

13、o attend your birthday party next Tuesday evening. That is owing to the fact that our physiological teacher has assigned us quite a few experiments and required us to hand in our reports of the results before next Thursday, and it happens that your birthday party is going to be held when I will be f

14、ully occupied by the assignments. So I am terribly sorry that I cannot go to celebrate your birthday personally. I really regret that I would miss the perfect chance of enjoying myself with so many friends. But Id like to wish you a happy birthday and ask the postman to send you in advance a gift wh

15、ich is a small token of my best wishes for you. Besides, please give my regards to our friends when you meet them at the party. Cordially, Li Ming 范例 1 文章点评 文章第一段说明了应该道歉的事情；第二段中，作者正式道歉，并声明归还所欠钱款；在第三段，作者描述了所购物品的优点；在最后一段，作者表达了自己的愿望。 范例 1 语言注释 “It just dawned on me that”意为“我才想起来”；“swing”意为“秋千”；“commodi

16、ty fair”意为“商品交易会”；“Central Avenue”意为“主大街”；“enclose” 意为“附上，装入”；“apologize for”意为“为道歉”；“oversight”意为“疏忽”； “remind”意为“提醒”；“as soon as possible”意为“尽快”；“creak”意为“摇摇欲坠”；“squeak”意为“吱吱作响”；“watch the world goes by”意为“观看周围的环境”； “Be sure to let me know”意为“一定要告诉我”。 范例 2 文章点评 文章第一段表达了抱歉之意，并且说明了原因；在第二段中，作者再次为自己不能

17、亲自参加聚会而致歉，对错过与朋友相聚的机会而深感遗憾，最后请对方在聚会时向朋友转达自己的问候。 范例 2 语言注释 “Much to my regret that”意为“我深表遗憾的是”，这是表达歉意的常用句式； That is owing to the fact that”意为“这是因为”；“assign”意为“指派，分配”； “hand in”意为“上交”；“report of the result”意为“实验报告”；“it happens that”意为“碰巧的是，”；“be fully occupied”意为“忙于”；“assignment”意为“任务”；“I am terribly

18、sorry that”意为“非常遗憾的是”，这也是表达歉意的常用句式：“celebrate”意为“庆祝”；“I really regret that”意为“我确实感到遗憾的是”；“miss the perfect chance of”意为“错过，失去的绝好机会”；“enjoy myself”意为“玩得高兴，过得愉快”；“wish you a happy birthday”意为“祝你生日快乐”，这是表达祝贺的常用短 语；“in advance”意为“提前”；“token”意为“象征，纪念品”；“give my regards to” 意为“代我向问好”，这是表示问好的常用短语。3.请求信（分数：

19、10.00）_正确答案：()解析：范例 Dear Professor Wang, Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Li Ming. I am writing to you to ask for your help. I studied in the class you taught last year. I come from a country middle school, so I have trouble in reading English. Now I have some questions on reading comprehens

20、ion, which Id like you to help me with. Id like to meet you some time to discuss them. I would appreciate it very much if you are kind enough to inform me of a convenient time and place to see me for half an hour. Hoping this wont trouble you too much. Thanks. Yours sincerely, Li Ming 文章点评 文章第一段做了自我

21、介绍，并说明了写信的目的；在第二段中，作者进一步介绍了自己的情况，表达了请求帮忙的意愿；在最后一段，作者提出了期望。 语言注释 “Allow me to introduce myself”意为“请容许我自我介绍”；“ask for your help” 意为“请您帮忙”；“a country middle school”意为“一个农村中学”；“have trouble in” 意为“在方面有困难”；“Id like you to”意为“我希望您”，这是表达意愿的常用句式；“some time”意为“将来某个时候”；“appreciate”意为“感激”；“inform me of” 意为“告知我

22、”；“a convenient time”意为“方便的时间”；“this wont trouble you too much”意为“这不会给您带来太多麻烦”。4.咨询信（分数：10.00）_正确答案：()解析：范例 1 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Zhong, I am writing at the suggestion of a friend who stayed at your hotel last summer and has warmly recommended it to me. I am scheduled to arrive in Lijiang on July 29th

23、 and would like a single room with a private bath. I shall be staying for four days and would like to have all my meals at your hotel. In addition, would you please book a seat for me at the Grand Music Fair hosted by Xuan Ke? I enjoy local music very much, and I want to know more about it. Would yo

24、u please let me know whether such a room is available and how much my stay is likely to cost? I shall be looking forward to hearing from you soon. Yours faithfully, Li Ming 范例 2Dear Sir, I have heard that you are prepared to open up a new optional course, Applied Psychology, for the next semester, a

25、nd I am very much interested in it. I will be grateful if you supply me with some information. First of all, when will the course begin and how long will it last? I have classes during all the weekdays, so I hope it can fall on evenings or weekends. Secondly, what is the probable size of the class a

26、nd where will the lectures be presented? Thirdly, are there requirements for entering into this class? I love psychology so much that I wish I would have the chance to take part in the coming course. I will be looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Li Ming 范例 1 文章点评第一段说明是为咨询旅店的情况而写信，点明是朋友介绍

27、而来；第二段告知对方自己到达的时间与具体的要求；第三段咨询是否有这样的房间及其价格，并期待早日得到 答复。范例 1 语言注释“at the suggestion of”意为“在的提议下”；“recommendto me”意为“向我 推荐”；“I am scheduled”意为“我定于”；“a single room”意为“单间”；“would you please book a seat”意为“请预订一个座位好吗”，这是请人帮忙的客气说法；“the Grand Music Fair”意为“盛大音乐会”；“host”意为“主办，举办”；“local music”意为“地方音乐”；“let me

28、know”意为“告知我”；“I shall be looking forward to hearing from you soon”意为“期待你们早日回信”，这是盼望回信的习惯句式。范例 2 文章点评第一段说明自己得知将开设一门新选修课，想咨询具体信息；第二段具体说明了自己想了解的具体问题；第三段表明了自己学这门课程的愿望，并希望尽快得到对方的答 复。范例 2 语言注释“open up”意为“开设”；“optional course”意为“选修课”；“applied psychology” 意为“应用心理学”；“I am very much interested in”意为“对非常感兴趣”；“

29、I will be grateful if”意为“如果，我将十分感激”，这是请求帮助的一种习惯表达方式；“last” 意为“持续”，在信中引申为“讲授”；“fall on”意为“落在上”，在信中引申为“安排在”；“size”意为“规模”；“enter into”意为“进入”，在信中引申为“上课”；“coming” 意为“即将开设的”。5.拒绝信（分数：10.00）_正确答案：()解析：范例 Dear Mr. Ma Lin, I regret to inform you that your recent application for the Head of Security position

30、in our company was unsuccessful. Although you met all of the qualifications for the position, your background and experience have not prepared you for this particular position. The Interview Board chose a candidate with considerably more experience than you. On behalf of our company, I thank you for

31、 your interest and effort. I know that you want to upgrade your position with the company and I hope you do this. I wish you all the best in your future career endeavors. Sincerely, Li Ming 文章点评 作者在第一段中告知对方申请被拒绝；在第二段讲明了被拒绝的原因；在第三段中，作者感谢对方做出的努力，并祝愿对方获得成功。 语言注释 “I regret to inform you that”意为“我很遗憾地通知您

32、”，这是表示拒绝的常用句式；“unsuccessful”意为“没有成功的”；“although you meet all of the qualifications”意为“虽然你符合所有条件”；“Interview Board”意为“面试部门”；“on behalf of”意为“代表”；“upgrade”意为“提升，提职”；“I wish you all the best”意为“祝您一切顺利”；“endeavor”意为“努力”。6.证明信（分数：10.00）_正确答案：()解析：范例 This is to certify that Mr. Zhang Xiaolin, born in 1959

33、, was enrolled in September, 1979 to Shandong University, Jinan, as a postgraduate on Mechanics of Materials. He had been studying there for three years and finished the course in August, 1981The following is the report of the results in his examinations and tests. The scores in examinations and tes

34、ts. Mechanics of Materials: 94 Material tests: Pass. Mechanical Analysis: 87 Debate: Pass. Graduation Thesis: Pass. Postgraduate School Shandong University 文章点评 本文介绍了对方的出生年月、大学录取、毕业时间以及各科的成绩，并为这些情况做出证明。 语言注释 “This is to certify that”意为“兹证明”，这是证明信的常用句式；“The following is”意为“以下是”，这是证明具体内容的习惯用语。7.建议信（分数

35、：10.00）_正确答案：()解析：范例 Dear Lily, I am very glad to hear that you want to learn something about English letter writing in order to find a good job after the coming graduation. Actually, there are quite many good books in this respect. However, to you, I highly recommend Mr. Shouhua Qis The New Century

36、 Guide To Practical English Communication, for it is especially practical and comprehensive. This book covers various forms of communication in written English such as business letters, resumes and social correspondence. Whats more, the author gives a detailed and incisive explanation on these writi

37、ngs. If you can make a careful study on this book, I am convinced that your skills of letter writing will be greatly improved. Warmest regards. Yours affectionately, Li Ming 文章点评 第一段说明此信是对询问如何学习英语书信写作所写的回信；第二段向对方推荐书籍，并说明了推荐的原因；第三段提出自己的观点，相信这本书能帮助对方提高书信写作能力。 语言注释 “I am very glad to hear that”意为“听说，我很

38、高兴”；“in this respect”意为“这个方面”；“I highly recommend”意为“我极力推荐”；“comprehensive” 意为“内容广泛的”；“written English”意为“书面英语”；“social correspondence” 意为“社交信件”；“incisive”意为“透彻的”；“make a careful study on”意为“仔细研究”；“I am convinced that”意为“我确信”；“Affectionately yours”或“Yours affectionately”一般用于亲密朋友之间。8.劝告信（分数：10.00）_正确

39、答案：()解析：范例 Dear He Li, Im sorry to hear that you suffered a heart attack last week, and hope that you have gotten better now. You have always worked so hard and have no time to enjoy your life. You know, in this competitive society keeping healthy is very important. Therefore, taking regular exercis

40、es is of great help. Dont regard it as a waste of time. Without health, there will be nothing. My advice is that as soon as you are recovered, take some exercise every day. Dont sit in front of a computer all the time. It will do you no good. Please give my suggestion your careful consideration. Cor

41、dially, Li Ming 文章点评 文章第一段指出了对方的错误行为，并劝告对方改正；在第二段中，作者提出了自己的建议；在最后一段，作者请对方认真考虑自己的建议。 语言注释 “Im sorry to hear that”意为“听说我很难过”；“have no time to enjoy your life”意为“没有时间享受生活”；“keep health”意为“保持身体健康”；“take regular exercises”意为“经常锻炼”；“be of great help”相当于“helpful”；“regardas a waste of time”意为“认为是浪费时间”；“My advice is that”意为“我建议”，这是提建议的习惯句式；“recover”意为“康复，痊愈”；“It will do you no good”意为“这对你没有好处”；“Please give my suggestion your careful consideration”意为“请你认真考虑我的建议”，这是希望对方考虑问题的常用句式。