* 请求信的目的是对收信人提出请求，希望对方满足此要求。表明请求他人做某事的原因。
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          o 内容要点
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                + 说明写信的意图，要提出什么样的请求。首段要礼貌规范
                + 具体说明求亲的原因
          o 注意事项
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                + 主体要尽可能客观公正，合情合理
                + 结尾表示希望对方回复，并提现礼貌原则
    请求信－范例答案

    Dear Sir or Madam,
      
    I am writing to formally request to withdraw from two courses: introduction to Elementary Education (EDU601) and Teaching methods (EDU 609).

    The main reason for reducing my course load is that I am finding it extremely difficult to manage six courses. In the beginning of the term, I was perhaps overly optimistic about juggling both my full time studies and my part time job (20 hours/week). Because I really must work part time, I have no other choice but to summer semester, if they are available, so that I will be able to complete all the courses for the degree program by the following year.

    I would also like to request a tuition refund, and hope I am not too late to receive the full reimbursement. I am sorry for any inconveniences I have caused by this change in plans. This decision was not taken lightly, and I do appreciate the kind consideration you have shown to me.

    Thank you fro your attention to these requests. If you have any questions, please feel tree to contact me at 277-9144. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

    Your sincerely,

    * 请求信－开头常见用句
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          o I am writing to formally request to…
          o Would you be kind enough to…
          o I am writing to seek for your assistance in…
          o I would very much like to ask fro your permission with this letter so as to allow me…

    * 请求信－结尾常见用句
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          o I look forward to hearing from you soon.
          o I shall remain grateful to you for the great help.
          o I do appreciate the favorable consideration you have shown to me.
          o I would like to thank you for your generous help in this matter.

    请求信－常用词汇
    inquire about           seek           obtain          regarding,    concerning
    provide sb…with sth.   inform(of)     convenience     look forward to (doing) sth.
    prompt/immediate        ask into account of sth.       detailed
    essential/necessary     grateful/ obliged              appreciation

    练习：
    A company is organizing a trip abroad for language training to a number of limited places. Please write a letter, expressing that you want to join, why you think you should join, and why the organizers should select you.

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