2024届高考英语写作:如何写好英文道歉信
道歉信是针对日常生活中出现一些差错,如失约、损坏东西等情形下,向对方写的信,以消除不必要的误解,维系正常的关系。道歉信除应及时写之外,还必须写得诚恳,歉意应发自内心,决不可敷衍塞责。再则,事情的原委要解释清楚,措辞应当委婉。写好道歉信的关键在于措辞要朴实、委婉,语气要诚恳、真挚,解释要详细明了。
【锦囊妙计】
道歉信通常包括三部分内容:
1.表示歉意,道歉的原由;
2.出现差错的原因,提出弥补措施;
3.请求原谅。语言要诚挚,解释的理由要真实。
4.补充说明。客套话。
好的道歉信不仅会取得对方的谅解,还会增进彼此的感情。
【范文赏析】
(2016·新课标卷III)假定你是李华,与留学生朋友Bob约好一起去书店,因故不能赴约。请给他写封邮件,内容包括:
1.表示歉意;
2.说明原因;
3.另约时间。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Bob,
I’m sorry to say that I cannot go to the bookstore with you on Friday afternoon. I have just found that I have to attend an important class meeting that afternoon. I hope the change will not cause you too much trouble.
Shall we go on Saturday morning We can set out early so that we’ll have more time to read and select books. If it’s convenient for you, let’s meet at 8:30 outside the school gate. If not, let me know what time suits you best. I should be available any time after school next week.
Yours,
Li Hua
【常用词汇】
1.keep one’s promise 信守诺言
2.be absent/present from 缺席/出席
3.apologize to sb.for sth. 因某事向某人道歉
4..make a choice 选择
5.make an apology to sb.for sth. 因某事向某人道歉
6.say sorry to sb. 对某人说抱歉
7.beg your forgiveness for 恳求你的原谅
8.cause inconvenience 造成不便
9.miss/cancel the appointment 错过/取消约会
10.make up for 弥补.…
11.express my regret 表达我的歉意
12.be considerate of 体谅
13.accept my apology 接受我的道歉
14.conflict with... 与……冲突
15.have no choice/alternative but to do sth. 除了做某事别无选择
16.have no intention to do sth并非故意做某事
17.forgive sb. for sth为某事原谅某人
18.cause you much trouble给你带来许多麻烦
19.never let it happen again下不为例
20.be responsible for/shoulder /undertake the responsibility承担责任
【常用句型】
1.I am writing to apologize for not going with you to the bookstore.
我写信是为我不能和你一起去书店道歉。
2.I would like to give you my apology for not going with you to the bookstore.
我想为我不能和你一起去书店向你道歉。
3.I am very sorry to say that I can’t go with you to the bookstore.
我很抱歉我不能和你一起去书店。
4.I must apologize about (not) doing sth…对于做了/没做……,我必须道歉
5.Please accept my sincere apology for…请接受我对于…的真诚道歉。
6.I am sorry that I can’t… but trust that you will be able to understand.
很抱歉我不能……,但我相信,你会理解的。
7. Hope you can accept my apologies and understand my situation.
希望你们能够接受我的道歉,理解我的处境。
8.I hope that this does not cause you too much inconvenience.
我希望这不会给你带来太多的不便。
9.I want to let you know how regretful I am feeling now.
我想让你知道我现在感觉多么的遗憾。
10.I sincerely hope that you will be able to think in my position and accept my apologies. 我真诚的希望你能够站在我的位置想一想,并且接受我的道歉。
11.Would you mind if I change the appointment time 你会介意我改变约会的时间吗
12.Please allow me to say sorry again. 请允许我再一次说抱歉。
13.Is it possible that I make up for the loss by doing sth.
有没有可能让我做某事来弥补损失吗
14.Once again, I am sorry for any inconvenience caused. 我对于所造成的任何不便再次道歉。
【巩固练习】
(一)
【2024年佛山市适应性考试】假如你是李华,你的英国朋友Jerry邀请你参加他的生日,你因故无法参加,请你写一封婉拒信,内容包括:
1. 婉拒的理由;
2. 提议择日再聚。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80个左右:
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Jerry,
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Yours,
Li Hua
Dear Jerry,
I hope this message finds you in great spirits. First and foremost, I would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday! I’ve heard it’s going to be a fantastic celebration, and I’m truly grateful for the invitation you extended to me.
However, with a heavy heart I must express my sincere regret for not being able to attend your birthday party. Unfortunately, I have some prior engagements that I cannot reschedule, as they require my presence. I understand how special this occasion is and wish to catch up on old times with you. I value our friendship greatly, and missing out on such a joyous event is truly disappointing.
Would it be possible for us to arrange a meeting on another day I would love to come over and celebrate with you, perhaps over a meal or just spend some quality time together. Please let me know when you might be available, and we can plan accordingly. Once again, may your special day be filled with laughter and happiness. Have a fantastic time!
Yours,
Li Hua
(二)
假如你是新华中学的学生李华,你的美国朋友Tom一周前给你发电子邮件,询问你暑假里的打算,但你因准备期末考试未能及时回复。请根据双下要点给他回封邮件:
1.未及时回信的原因;
2.你假期的打算(如做兼职、旅行、做志愿者等)
注意:
注意:1. 写作词数应为100个左右:
2 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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Dear Tom,
How is everything going I feel terribly sorry for missing the chance of answering your letter in time. You know, I’ve been preparing for the final exams these days, so I forgot to write back. In your letter, you asked me for my plans on summer vacation. Now, I am writing to tell you some specific details.
Overall, three things will make my summer vacation meaningful. To start with, doing a part-time job is my dream and I intend to work as a salesman because not only can I earn money by myself, but also it will broaden my horizons. In addition, it is a fabulous choice to visit some famous scenic spots such as Mount Tai during the vacation, in order to enjoy appealing scenery and make more friends. What is more, doing voluntary work, I think, will make a great contribution to the society, which is able to enrich my life.
I sincerely apologize again for my mistake. By the way, what’s your plan to spend your summer vacation I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
(三)
假如你是李华。你和外教Christina原定于本周六上午一起参加"中国传统文化日"活动。但因故你不能履约,请根据下面的写作提示,用英语给她发一封电子邮件。内容包括:
1.告诉她不能履约;
2.解释爽约的原因;
3.希望她谅解。
注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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Dear Christina,
I am Li Hua. I’m writing to apologize to you for not being able to participate in the "Chinese Traditional Culture Day" activity to be held on the Saturday morning with you as we planned last week.
To be honest, I wish I could join in the activity, but I am afraid I will not be available because I was informed yesterday that I would have to go to Beijing for a contest on the morning of Saturday. That is why I can’t go with you. I am awfully sorry for breaking my promise and I apologize for any inconvenience it brings to you. I hope you can understand me.
Wish you a good time there.
Yours,
Li Hua
(四)
(华附、省实、广雅、深中2024届高三四校联考)假定你是李华,你的英国朋友Jerry写信邀请你寒假期间去伦敦游玩,你因故无法前往,请你回信表达歉意,内容包括:1.谢绝的理由;2.提议暑假去拜访他。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jerry,
Thank you for your invitation to London during the winter vacation. However, I am terriblysorry that I will fail to make it.
As a high school senior with only five months left before the big exam, I must go all out to prepare for it, which means I will be admitted into my ideal university and have the potential to find a better job in the future. After all, the current employment is really a big challenge for the youth, so is it for those in your country, I believe.
My apologies again and I wonder if we could postpone our schedule until this summer vacation Looking forward to your reply. (112 words)
Yours,
Li Hua
(五)
(衢州、丽水、湖州2023年11月三地市高三教学质量检测)假定你是李华,你与爱尔兰交换生Philip原定本周日上午一起修改英文演讲稿,因故不能赴约。请给他写一封邮件,内容包括:1.表达歉意;2.说明原因;3.另约时间。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Philip, Yours. Li Hua
Dear Philip,
I am terribly sorry to inform you that I will fail to revise the draft of the English speech with you this Sunday morning, because it is on the very day that there will be a volunteer recruitment organized by my school.
Chances are that the chosen ones will participate in the volunteer service of the exchange from an American school next month. I am eager to sign up for it. Could we make it another time, for example, next Monday or Wednesday evening I am available on both nights.
My apologies again. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours.
Li Hua
(六)
(2021年英语高考北京卷)假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你和英国好友Jim原定本周末一起外出,你因故不能赴约。请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件,内容包括:1.表达歉意并说明原因;2.提出建议并给出理由。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
I am terribly sorry to inform you that I will fail to go out with you as scheduled this weekend because I sprained my ankle while playing basketball yesterday. The doctor advised me not to walk as much as possible to avoid swelling and pain in my injury. Now I have to attend the class with the help of my father or classmates, and cannot but rest in bed on weekends.
My apologies again, I promise to go outing with you after my recovery, preferably doing something with little physical activity. Looking forward to your reply.
Li Hua