英文信模版
I consider Michael Thomasto be one of the most studious and responsible members of our organization.
After three years time, I have come to know him well and would like torecommend him as a candidate for your undergraduate program.
Michael is a dedicated member of the Bay Area community and has donatedcountless hours of his time to the Center.
He has not only worked with membersof the community, he has also helped to implement plans and programs that willenrich the lives of those around him.
Michael’s leadership and organizational skills have been invaluable to theseprograms, most of which have been started from the ground up.
For example, the children of the Bay Area are now able to benefit from amultitude of new after-school and tutoring programs, while the elderly membersof our community can now apply for grocery deliveries that did not existpreviously.
In my opinion, Michael’s unwavering devotion to his community exemplifiesstrong moral fiber and character.
He is a trustworthy individual and would bean excellent candidate for your school.
Sincerely,
John Flester
Because I will be away for a few days after SpringBreak, I am writing this during the actual holiday, when Ican use time to catch up on a number of purely administra-tive items.
First of all, you should have received the letter I sent out on April 2nd advising of the transition arrange-ments to new leadership at ISM (International School of Moscow). In that letter I pointed out that Dr. Paul Malo-ne will be arriving in Moscow on Monday, May 4th, and that I will work with him during that week to ensure smooth transition. My last day at ISM will be Friday, May 8th.
Several people have asked me why I required Dr. Malone to come early. There are many problems facing ISM at the moment which have major implications(影响) for the future, and it makes sense for the new direc-tor to come aboard before the end of the school year. This will give him the chance to play a major role in the planning process for 2014—2015 and beyond. The fact that Paul Malone is able to arrive in early May is good for the school. I have been working closely with him, and will do everything possible to see that he can move in easily when I leave. From here I will go to Hong Kong for a couple of weeks to spend time in my new situation, and then I will return to the United States for a few weeks’vacation.
In the most recent edition of the Compass, I wrote briefly what I consider to be the major challenge for ISM in the future. I am sure that the new leadership of the school will be able to face those challenges in an active manner, which will ensure a strong future for the school. I shall certainly watch the progress of the school with interest. The results of the school for the past few years have been quite outstanding, and I fully ex-pect that level of performance to continue.
阅读短文后,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项。
1. We can infer from the text that the writer was the ________ of ISM.
A. director B. employee C. teacher D. student
2. Why should Dr. Malone come to ISM early?
A. To work closely with the author.
B. To do everything possible for the school.
C. To move in easily when the author leaves.
D. To work with the author for a few days and make a future plan.
3. From the text, we learn that ________ .
A. Paul Malone is a capable man
B. the writer is a best friend of Paul Malone’s
C. Paul Malone will work with the writer for several years
D. the writer will do his best to help Paul Malone to work well at ISM
参考答案与解析:
1. 选A。从第三段第二句中的“it makes sense for thenew director to come aboard”可知文中所涉及的职位是director。
2. 选D。从第三段第三句“This will give him the chanceto play a major role in the planning process for 2014—2015and beyond.”可知,Malone提前来校可以参与新学年规划。结合第二段第二句中的“I will work with him during that week toensure smooth transition”可得出答案。
【关键词】译本 翻译原则 信 达 雅
一、李白诗作《静夜思》概述
《静夜思》是唐代著名诗人李白于公元726年在当时非常繁华的扬州一个旅馆住宿时所做。该诗为一首五言绝句，韵律工整并且言简意赅。原诗全文为：床前明月光/疑是地上霜/举头望明月/低头思故乡。
这首诗的大体意思是一缕皎洁的月光透过窗户投射到房间的床头前面，好像是地上下了一层薄薄的清霜。我抬起头来，仰望天空中明亮的月亮，在低头之时，开始思念我的故乡。作者通过简短的20字勾勒出了自己思念家乡的一幅凄婉的乡愁图。
二、李白诗作《静夜思》英文译本的优劣分析
1.《静夜思》英文译本的不同版本
译本1： 翁显良 译：
Nostalgia
A splash of white on my bedroom floor/ Hoar frost/ I raise my eyes to the moon， the same moon/ As scenes long past come to mind， my eyes fall again/ on the splash of white， and my heart aches for home
譯本2： Amy Lowell 译：
Night Thoughts
In front of my bed the moon light is very bright/ I wonder if that can be frost on the floor/ I lift up my head and look at the full moon， the dazzling moon/ I drop my head， and think of the home of old days.译本3：Witter Bynner 译：
In the Quiet Night
So bright agleam on the foot of my bed/ Could there have been a frost already/ Lifting my head to look， I found that it was moonlight/ Sinking back again， I thought suddenly of home.
译本4：W.J.Fletcher 译：
The Moon Shines
Everywhere/ Seeing the moon beams by my couch so bright/ I thought hoar frost had fallen from the night/ On the clear moon I gaze with lifted eyes/ Then hid them full of home’s sweet memories.
译本5： Huang Xinqu 译：
Thoughts on a Silent Night
A gleam of light streams down over my bed/ I wonder if it’s the frost on the ground/ Raising my eyes， I gaze at the bright moon/ Lowering my head， I miss my home town.
译本6： Herbert A.Giles 译：
Night Thoughts
I wake， and moon beams play around my bed/ Glittering like hoar-frost to my wandering eyes/ Up towards the glorious moon I raise my head/ Then lay me down； and thoughts of home arise.
译本7： 许渊冲译：
A Tranquil Night
A bed， I see a silver light/ I wonder if it’s frost a ground/ Looking up， I find the moon bright/Bowing， in home sickness I’m drowned.
2.《静夜思》英文译本的比较分析
在翻译界，对于翻译的标准问题，不同的大师有不同的学说。中国的大规模翻译始于近代，谈到翻译的标准，被誉为翻译界的前辈的严复认为翻译应该遵守“信、达、雅”原则。所谓的“信”就是翻译的译文和原文之间具有信度，翻译的译文应该最大限度的和原文等值。所谓的“达”是指翻译的译文能够为译文读者所理解达到读者的内心。所谓的“雅”是指翻译的译文不仅仅能够让读者理解而且要能够让读者根据其自身的语言文化知识感受到美感。在翻译实践中，很多译者都在努力的遵循严复先生的翻译标准，但是能够同时兼顾“信、达、雅”三项标准的作品少之又少，可以称之为佳品。
根据严复先生的翻译标准，上述7个版本的翻译各有千秋。从题目上看，翁显良版直接把《静夜思》翻译成了乡愁，虽然主要精神都包含在这个翻译中，但是夜晚安宁的气氛不见了，在信度方面有所欠缺；译本2和6采用了同样的名称，把夜和思翻译出来了，但是显得非常的呆板，在“雅”的方面没有做到。译本3、5、7在题目上不仅和原文忠实而且通顺，同时兼顾了“雅”，做得较好。译本4对于题目的翻译不够确切，堪称为败笔。在整首诗的内容的翻译上，所有的译者都堪称大师。但是，在语言风格上，只有译本7考虑了原文的韵律和节奏，在所有的英文译本中，笔者认为译本7真正忠实了严复先生的“信、达、雅”原则，是佳品中的佳品。
参考文献：
[1]刘重德.文学翻译十讲[M].中国对外翻译出版公司，1991.
[2]许渊冲.意美、音美、形美———如何译毛主席诗词[M].中国对外翻译出版公司，1979.
作者简介：
时间已经过去一年了。这一年，我们有过快乐的时光、痛苦的回忆、无知的困惑和感人的时刻。然而，快乐和感动都是你带来的，痛苦和困惑却因我而起。我承认在我们约会期间对你胡思乱想，对待你的态度不合适，强迫你做自己不喜欢的事。还一次次的让你哭泣，尽管我知道你是一个敏感的女孩儿。我也不够体贴因为总是忽略你内心的感受。
回顾那次事情。随着矛盾日益增加，爬山的事成为你爆发的导火索。你在山腰跟我说的话真正地伤了我的心。然而，这是我应得的。我们分手的原因就是由于我武断的行为和漫不经心的心态，这也导致现在让你我尴尬的现状。即使现在，我们也不能像以前一样互相打招呼。总的来说，一切都是我的错。当我说这句话时，心里感到深深的愧疚感。然而，这是我应受的责备。
我真正想说的是我现在还想你。多少平静的梦乡中，你总会出现，这也是我做过的最幸福的梦。每次遇见你，我都努力装作没看见你，故作镇定，可总禁不住想看你一眼，想知道你最近过得怎么样。虽然我现在上课不多，但每次上课，也都会寻找你的身影。我越来越不能压抑自己的情感。
如果我改变态度了呢？我想知道你是否会给我一个机会来弥补你因我而受伤的心灵。真诚至上
酒店英文道歉信1
Dear Ms. Iwasaki,
Thank you for your positive comments regarding your experience while staying with the Westin Shanghai.
At the outset, please accept our most sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused. Kindly rest assures that your concern has been well taken and communicated to all concerned for immediate improvement. Ms. Iwasaki, as weve conducted a thorough investigation about all pinpointed issues you bought out. Please allow us to explain the outcome for your reference.
Upon your arrival, our agent failed to locate your reservation. We sincerely apology as our associate obviously mistakenly implemented the standard checking in procedure. The reservation for you and Ms. Hinako Muto were made early November, and never been d. We understand that you may requested the King Size room but actually we could not satisfy your request.
酒店英文道歉信2
亲爱的客人：
您好!首先请允许我对您遇到的预定没有房间的问题给您带来的.不便致以真诚的道歉。由于近来客人较多，客房紧张，导致有些客人无法入住，我们深感抱歉。
我们可以介绍您去与我们同等档次的酒店，还有不知您方不方便把您的姓名和联系方式留下，如果有了房间我们会在第一时间通知您并免费接您回来，为了表示我们的歉意，我们决定在您入住时给你一定折扣折并免费提供早餐。
祝您过得愉快!
XXX酒店
Room 119, Building 1 Qilu University of Technology Jinan, Shandong, China 3 October 2015 Mr.Wang, Human Resources Manager
Shenzhen Wenjing Culture Communication Co, Ltd Block 2,No.1, Guowei Road, Liantang, Luohu District, Shenzhen
Dear Mr.Wang: In response to your advertisement in Yingjiesheng.com, I respectfully offer my services for the position of a full-time English teacher.I will graduate from Qilu University of Technology on 10 June 2017 with a Bachelor degree in English and an overall GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.In visiting your Web site, I am attracted by your company, which is one of the leading enterprises in Shenzhen.According to your advertisement, I know that you plan to hire someone who is able to coach both primary school pupils and high school students.When I was a freshman, I exactly was a part-time English teacher for several primary school pupils.Besides, I also worked in an English training agency in which I fully improved my ability in mastering the class.The high school students loved my teaching style so much and they enjoyed communicating with me about their study and life.What’s more, I also worked as a tutor to coach a high school girl.What deserves to be mentioned is that she had made a great progress in English and won many English contests.So I am really good at one-to-one teaching, fully meeting your requirement.By all teaching experiences, I am very familiar with the teaching materials of primary school and high school in Shandong and in order to adjust myself to your esteemed company I have been studying the teaching materials of Shenzhen recently.Please see me enclosed resume for additional information about my qualifications and who are willing to provide recommendation for me.And I have developed aportfolio including other working experience in details which can prove that I am a young personwith good team-work spirit and patience.I desperately hope that you will give me a chance to prove that I am worth more than you pay me.Your prompt reply in this matter would be greatly appreciated.Sincerely, Vicky Enclosure: resume and list of references
Yours sincerely
Tom Brown
Sample 1:
To Whom It May Concern: I have had the distinct pleasure of having Kaya Stone as a student in my debate classes and on my debate team for three years at Eastern Little Hope High School. Kaya has been more than the ideal student. In order to achieve the highest grades and my deepest respect, she has demonstrated outstanding leadership and maintained a clear sense of purpose.
The academics at Eastern Little Hope are most challenging, and Kaya fulfilled all the requirements with the added challenge of honors and advanced courses. Kaya is an outstanding extemporaneous speaker and debater. She has won many awards on the speech and debate circuits, and qualified for national tournaments. Success in these interscholastic activities requires extensive research and persuasive skills. Kaya also holds the degree of Special Distinction, as a member of the National Forensic League. Due to its nature of metro, state, and national interscholastic competition, the successful high school forensics student serves by not only representing his or her school but also by representing his or her community as well.
One of the requirements in my advanced class is to prepare lectures and guidance for the beginners. With Kaya’ s superior knowledge and involvement in the political sciences, she developed a strong sense of confidence with a charming attitude. Therefore, I could always depend on her to set the best example as an instructor. Because of her natural leadership abilities, Kaya was selected as our Debate Captain.
On account of her mature approach to her responsibilities, I often thought of Kaya as a colleague. Since her classmates, my fellow teachers, and I will always hold her in the highest esteem, I sincerely recommend Kaya Stone as the ideal candidate for matriculation at Eastern Little Hope State. Respectfully submitted, Dan Peel, Ph.D.
Sample 2:
As the Director of the Bay Area Community Center, I work closely with many of the community volunteers. I consider Michael Thomas to be one of the most studious and responsible members of our organization. After three years time, I have come to know him well and would like to recommend him as a candidate for your undergraduate program.
Michael is a dedicated member of the Bay Area community and has donated countless hours of his time to the Center. He has not only worked with members of the community, he has also helped to implement plans and programs that will enrich the lives of those around him. Michael’s leadership and organizational skills have been invaluable to these programs, most of which have been started from the ground up. For example, the children of the Bay Area are now able to benefit from a multitude of new after-school and tutoring programs, while the elderly members of our community can now apply for grocery deliveries that did not exist previously. In my opinion, Michael’s unwavering devotion to his community exemplifies strong moral fiber and character. He is a trustworthy individual and would be an excellent candidate for your school. Sincerely, John Flester Director, Bay Area Community Center
Sample3:
To Whom It May Concern: Cheri Jackson is an extraordinary young woman. As her AP English Professor, I have seen many examples of her talent and have long been impressed by her diligence and work ethic. I understand that Cheri is applying to the undergraduate program at your school. I would like to recommend her for admission. Cheri has outstanding organizational skills. She is able to successfully complete multiple tasks with favorable results despite deadline pressure. As part of a semester project, she developed an innovative collaborative novel with her classmates. This book is now being considered for publication. Cheri not only headed the project, she ensured its success by demonstrating leadership abilities that her classmates both admired and respected. I must also make note of Cheri’s exceptional academic performance. Out of a class of 150 students, Cheri graduated with honors in the top 10. Her above-average performance is a direct result of her hard work and strong focus. If your undergraduate program is seeking superior candidates with a record of achievement, Cheri is an excellent choice. She has consistently demonstrated an ability to rise to any challenge that she must face.
I am sorry to tell you that I won’t be able to come this afternoon because I have to go to the airport at 2:00 p. m. to meet an overseas visitor from Australia. I really have kept our date in my mind all these days. However, I received my boss’s e-mail this morning and he asked me to go to the airport to meet one of his friends from abroad. It’s sudden and urgent and I must go. Please forgive me. Would you please ring me up to make another time?
Yours,
I highly recom#mend XXX as a candidate for a teaching/tutoring position. I have worked with XXX in my position as __________(关系).
While a student at Dongseo University, Korea, XXX was involved in various teaching related-positions including teaching a museum program to youth classes.
XXX has a wonderful rapport with people of all ages, especially children and youth. His/her ability to connect with his/her students and his/her talent at teaching simple concepts, as well as more advanced topics, are both truly superior. He/She has excellent written and verbal com#munication skills, is extremely organized, reliable and com#puter literate. XXX can work independently and is able to follow through to ensure that the job gets done. He/She accom#plishes these tasks with great initiative and with a very positive attitude.
I recom#mend XXX to you without reservation. If you have any further questions with regard to her background or qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
chinese academy of sciences
beijing 100080, p.r. china
dean
school of graduate studies and research
dear colleagues:
mr. xxx requested a letter of refexce from me to support his appxcation for graduate studies at your university. as his research adviser when he was a graduate student in my institute, i am pleased to comply with his request.
i have known mr. x since xxxx, when he was admitted as a master of engineering candidate into the institute. as his research adviser, i directed his research and found him a promising youth radiating with intelligence and creativity. during his first year, he got a very good record in major courses. he particularly enjoyed challenging areas of studies such as artificial intelligence and neural network.
during the following two years, mr. x worked on a communication project for his degree thesis “the radio shunting system on railroad”. to make the product meet the actual needs, he faced down many practical problems, such as high reliabixty and volume and weight of the product. working hard and independently, he cracked the problems one by one, and came up with a thesis that was characterized by academic excellence.
judging by his outstanding performance while he studied with me, i am convinced that mr. x has acquired the knowledge and intellectual sophistication on the basis of which he can undertake world-class training. i therefore lend him my enthusiastic support and would appreciate your favorable consideration of his application.
sincerely yours
xxx
