Task(2): Writing a letter to explain cultural misunderstandings: Skills building 3教学设计思路

Worksheet for Writing a Letter of Apology

Preparations before writing

I. Read the following letters and do the tasks below:

(1) (2016全国卷II写作范文) Dear Bob,

I’m writing to apologize to you for not being able to accompany you to the bookstore tomorrow as planned.

The reason why I will fail to go there for our appointment is that I have to attend a family get-together tomorrow when my cousin Peter will return home from Beijing. My parents just told me that we are going to welcome him and have dinner together. They kept this a secret in order to give me a surprise. Peter and I grew up together when we were kids and later he went to Beijing for high school. It is exciting for me to see him again after half a year.

I’m indeed very sorry for that and I am begging for your forgiveness. Would you mind if I suggest we go to the bookstore next weekend? Once again, I apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Looking forward to your reply.

Yours sincerely, Li Hua

(2) Dear Nick,

I’m writing to make an apology to you for having broken your favorite cup.

Yesterday, I was cleaning the classroom, and I didn’t notice your cup on your desk. Not until it was too late did I realize it. It suddenly dropped onto the ground, broken. I was shocked! I know it was the cup that your father had given you as your birthday gift and you cherished it very much.

I am to blame for it and I will take the responsibility. To compensate(赔偿) you for your cup, I will buy you a new one that is exactly the same as the original one. I had no intention to do that so I hope you could forgive me and I promise I will never let it happen again.

Yours sincerely, Li Hua

(3) Dear Mrs. Wilson,

I am writing to say sorry to you for my being absent from class. I think it bad manners, but I didn’t mean to do so.

This morning, I got up very early. Upon standing out in the street, I found it was covered with heavy snow. Soon I realized that it was impossible for me to take the bus or take a taxi, because there was nearly no vehicle in the street. After thinking for a while, I was determined to go to school on foot. Unfortunately, I fell down to the ground several minutes later, breaking my foot. I couldn’t move. With the help of a stranger, I was rushed to the nearest hospital. That’s why I was absent from your class.. Forgive me and I promise I will make up for my lessons and never let it happen again.

It is a regret that I missed your class and I really hope you can accept my sincere apology.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

Task one:

What does each writer apologize for?

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Task two: Try to figure out the outline of a letter of apology.

Part 1

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Outline of

Part 2

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a letter of

apology

Part 3

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Task three:

Find out the useful expressions and sentence patterns from the sample writings. 道歉信常用语块

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因为某事向某人道歉

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向某人说对不起

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请求你的原谅

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原谅某人某事

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接受我的诚挚的道歉

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并非有意做某事

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弥补

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赔偿

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给你带来不便/ 麻烦

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应当受到责备

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承担责任

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下不为例

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道歉信常用句式(at least three)

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Task four:

Discussion: In order to write a good letter of apology, what should we pay special attention to?

II．Writing: (根据课堂老师所给任务写一封道歉信)

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III. After writing Polish up your writing and share with classmates!

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