应用文写作--因事故爽约 “汉语桥” 讨论，诚致歉再相约 讲义-湖南省娄底市2024-2025学年高二上学期1月期末英语试题

应用文写作
假如你是李华，与美国留学生 Peter 约好到他家讨论将要举行“汉语桥”中文演讲比赛，但是在路上目睹一起交通事故，并把伤者送往医院，没能赴约。请你给他写一封道歉信，信的内容如下：1. 向 Peter 表示歉意；2. 解释未能赴约的原因；3. 约定时间以便再作讨论。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
参考词汇：“汉语桥”中文演讲比赛 “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Speech Contest
Dear Peter,
I am terribly sorry that
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Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
写作提纲
第一段：开门见山，向 Peter 表达诚挚的歉意，说明未能按时赴约讨论 “汉语桥” 中文演讲比赛。
第二段：详细解释未能赴约的原因，即目睹交通事故并送伤者去医院。阐述事情的紧迫性和自己当时的想法，强调并非故意爽约。
第三段：与 Peter 重新约定讨论时间，表达对比赛的重视和期待再次交流的心情。
语言积累
短语：
make an appointment with 与…… 预约
on the way 在途中
witness an accident 目睹一场事故
send sb. to hospital 送某人去医院
be occupied with 忙于
put off 推迟
have a discussion about 讨论关于……
look forward to 期待
due to 由于
express one's apology 表达某人的歉意
佳句：
I am writing to offer my sincere apology for not being able to keep our appointment.（我写信是为了对未能赴约表示诚挚的歉意。）
It was an emergency, and I had no choice but to take the injured to the hospital immediately.（情况紧急，我别无选择，只能立即将伤者送往医院。）
I hope you can understand my situation and forgive me for the inconvenience I have caused.（我希望你能理解我的处境，原谅我给你带来的不便。）
Would it be possible for us to reschedule our discussion to [具体时间] （我们能否将讨论重新安排到 [具体时间]？）
I am really looking forward to our next meeting and discussing the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Speech Contest in detail.（我非常期待我们下次见面，详细讨论 “汉语桥” 中文演讲比赛。 ）
写作示范一
Dear Peter,
I am terribly sorry that I failed to turn up at your place as we had planned to discuss the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Speech Contest. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and disappointment I may have caused you.
On my way to your home, I witnessed a traffic accident. A cyclist was knocked down by a car and seriously injured. Without hesitation, I called the emergency services and then sent the injured to the nearest hospital. I was so occupied with the accident that I completely forgot about our appointment. It was not until everything was settled that I realized my mistake.
I wonder if we could reschedule our meeting. How about this Saturday afternoon I am really looking forward to our discussion and hope we can make good preparations for the contest together.
Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
写作示范二
Dear Peter,
I am writing to express my deep apology for not showing up at your house as promised. I know I let you down, and I feel really bad about it.
The reason is that while I was on my way to your place, I came across a traffic accident. The scene was quite chaotic, and there were no other people around who could help immediately. So, I had to stay and assist. I accompanied the injured to the hospital and waited until their family arrived. This whole process took much longer than I expected, which led to my absence from our meeting.
I am extremely eager to discuss the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Speech Contest with you. Are you available next Sunday morning I hope we can have a fruitful discussion then.
Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
写作示范三
Dear Peter,
I am terribly sorry that I didn't show up for our discussion about the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Speech Contest. I truly hope you can accept my sincere apology.
As I was on my way to your home, I witnessed a serious traffic accident. The injured was in great pain, and the situation was urgent. Without thinking twice, I put aside everything and focused on helping. I helped the ambulance crew load the injured into the ambulance and then went to the hospital with them to provide necessary information. This unexpected event made me miss our appointment.
I really value our discussion about the contest. How about we meet on Friday evening I am looking forward to our talk and working together to prepare well for the contest.
Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Peter,
I am terribly sorry that I didn’t show up at your home to discuss the coming “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Speech Contest as planned.
Please excuse me for my absence. On the way to your home, I came across a car accident. Seeing the man seriously injured, I soon rushed him to hospital in a taxi and stayed there until he was properly treated. Everything happened so unexpectedly that I didn’t have time to inform you.
Please accept my sincere apology. I would appreciate it if you could kindly tell me when you are available so that we will discuss the contest later.
Sincerely yours,
Li Hua