如何提出劝告和意见之精华

1. If you want my advice, I don't think you should go.
2. I suggest that you tear up the letter and start over again〖把信撕掉重新写过〗.
3. It's only a suggestion, and you can do what you please. (这只是个建议，你可按照你的意愿去做。)
4. Let me give you a little fatherly〖慈父般的〗advice.
5. If you don't like it, I wish you would say so.
6. Please don't take offense. I only wanted to tell you what I think. (请别生气，我只是想告诉你我的想法。)
7. In my opinion, the house isn't worth the price they're asking〖这房子不值他们要的价钱〗.
8. My feeling is that you ought to stay home tonight.
9. It's none of my business〖这不关我的事〗, but I think you ought to work harder.
10. In general, my reaction is favorable〖反应良好〗.
11. I've always tried not to interfere in your affairs. (我总是尽量不干涉你的事情。)
12. Thanks for the advice, but this is something I have to figure out myself. (谢谢你的意见/劝告，但对这件事情我必须得自己考虑一下。)
13. He won't pay attention to anybody. You're just wasting your breath〖白费口舌〗.

★世界上最完美的对话之一

G: Jack, would you please read this letter of application I've just written? I'd like to have your opinion.

J: I'd be glad to tell you what I think.

G: If you don't think it's any good, please say so. I really want to get this job.

J: It looks fine to me. But I have one suggestion.

G: Good! I'm interested in your advice.

J: If I were you I'd change the beginning. You should write about your education first.

G: Good idea, Jack. What do you think about the second part?

J: Now that you've asked me, I think it's too short. You should include much more information about your work experience.

G: You're right. I'll change it. How do you feel about the last part of the letter?

J: Very good. But, unless I miss my guess, you should say something about your family, too.

G: I agree. I appreciate your helping me, Jack. Do you think the end is all right?

J: Oh, yes, George. But personally I believe a business letter should end with "Very truly yours", not "Sincerely".

G: I guess I'd better tear up the letter and start over again.

J: Oh, don't do that, George! Just make the few changes I suggested, and your letter will be perfect!

第十三拿手好戏：随手写出地道英语信件─生活和商务

Dear Allen,

[1] I just received your letter and I want to let you know my opinion of your plans for the future. I hope you won't take offense, but will accept what I say here as some fatherly advice.

[2] I was quite surprised when I read in your letter that you had decided not to finish your studies at the university. I realize that Peter wants you to marry him this summer. But with only one more year to go, you would be well advised to finish. A year is really a short time, and later you will be glad you postponed getting married.

[3] As you know, my reaction to Peter was extremely favorable when I met him. He's an exceptionally fine young man and should be a good husband. But I suggest you complete your education first.

[4] You are twenty-one, a grown-up young lady old enough to make up your own mind. This is something you'll have to work out yourself. As your uncle, I have always tried not to interfere in your affairs and I don't intend to begin now. But, my dear niece, please do consider my words very carefully before you decide. Whatever you do, though, Allen, you know I only want one thing for you, and that is your happiness.

Affectionately, Uncle John

★ well-advised /ill-advised =wise /unwise:明智的/不明智
例: You would be well-advised to stay at home today.

◆ ◆Dear Mr. Lee:

[1] Please accept my apology for not meeting you for lunch Tuesday. I had the appointment written on my calendar and was looking forward to the occasion, but somehow I got my days mixed up〖搞混〗and didn't realize the mistake until now. Please forgive me. I'll call you on Friday to see if we can reschedule〖重新安排〗our luncheon meeting at your convenience〖在你方便的时候〗.

[2] I'm eager to hear about the proposed Stone Project in more detail.

◆ ◆Dear Mr. Billet:

[1] Thank you for reminding us that you will be in town next Wednesday and would like to discuss your printing services with Ms. Smith.

[2] As Ms. Smith has indicated〖暗示；表示〗on several previous occasions, we are very pleased with our present arrangements for printing and definitely will not be considering and other services in the foreseeable〖可预见的；可预知的〗future. Therefore, Ms. Smith has asked me to tell you that a meeting would not be helpful at this time.

[3] We appreciate your interest in our firm, however, and thank you for writing.
〖富有处世技巧的商业信件：留有后路的拒绝〗

下面是一封商业交往中最常见的"询价信"(Letters of Inquiry):

◆ ◆Dear Sirs,
[1] We have seen your advertisement in Chinese Arts and Crafts〖手工艺〗and are interested in Chinese Folding Fans〖中国折扇〗.

[2] Will you please send us your catalogue〖商品目录〗and full details of your export prices and terms of payment〖付款条件〗, together with any samples you can let us have?

[3] If your prices are competitive〖有竞争力；便宜〗, we believe we can place regular orders〖长期订货〗with you.

[4] We look forward to receiving your reply.

第十四拿手好戏：英语学习王牌论调精选十段

1. Learning any language takes a lot of effort. But don't give up. (学习任何语言都需要花费很多努力，但不要放弃。)

2. Relax! Be patient and enjoy yourself. Learning foreign languages should be fun. (放松点！要有耐心，并让自己快乐！学习外语应该是乐趣无穷的。)

3. Rome wasn't built in a day. Work harder and practice more. Your hardworking will be rewarded by God one day. God is equal to everyone! (冰冻三尺非一日之寒。更加努力地学习，更加勤奋地操练，你所付出的一切将得到上帝的报答，上帝是公平的。)

4. Use a dictionary and grammar guide constantly. Keep a small English dictionary with you at all time. When you see a new word, look it up. Think about the word - use it, in your mind, in a sentence. (经常使用字典和语法指南。随身携带一本小英文字典，当你看到一个新字时就去查阅它，想想这个字，然后去用它，在你的心中，在一个句子里。)

5. Try to think in English whenever possible. When you see something, think of the English word for it; then think about the word in a sentence.

6. Practice tenses as much as possible. When you learn a new verb, learn its various forms.

7. The way to learn a language is to practice speaking it as often as possible. (学习一门语言的方法就是要尽量多地练习说。)

8. Chairman Mao said it is necessary to drill as much as possible, and the more you apply it in real situations, the more natural it will become. (毛主席说，反复操练是非常必要的，你越多地将所学到的东西运用到实际生活中，它们就越自然。)

9. I would also like to learn more about the culture behind the language. When you understand the cultural background〖文化背景〗, you can better〖更好地〗use the language. (我想学习和了解更多的关于语言背后文化的知识，当你理解了文化背景，你就能更好地运用语言。)

10. What is language for? Some people seem to think it's for practicing grammar rules and learning lists of words - the longer the words the better. That's wrong. Language is for the exchange of ideas, for communication. (语言到底是用来干什么的？一些人认为它是用来操练语法规则和学习一大堆单词--而且单词越长越好，这个想法是错误的。语言是用来交换思想，进行交流的。)

第十五拿手好戏：求职面试时的"甜言蜜语"

1. What is important to you in a job?
Challenge, the feeling of accomplishment, and knowing that you have made a contribution.

2. Why do you want to work for this organization?
Its reputation, the opportunities it offers, and the working conditions.

3. Why should we employ you? (我们为什么要雇佣你？)
My academic preparation, job skills, and enthusiasm about working for the firm.

4. If we hire you, how long will you stay with us? (你打算跟我们工作多久？)
As long as my position here allows me to learn and to advance at a pace consistent with my abilities〖职务随能力增长而相应提高〗.

5. What are your greatest strengths〖优点〗?
I can see what needs to be done and do it.
I'm willing to make decisions. (能当机立断。)
I work well with others. (我和他人容易共事。)
I can organize my time efficiently.

6. What are your greatest weaknesses〖缺点〗?
I tend to drive myself too hard. (我有时对自己要求过于严格。)
I expect others to perform beyond their capacities. (我对别人的能力期望过高。)
I like to see a job done quickly. (我喜欢速战速决。)

●求职面试者的误区●

1. Has a poor personal appearance. (衣着形象不佳。)
2. Is unable to express self clearly; has poor voice, diction〖措辞〗, and grammar.
3. Lacks knowledge or experience.
4. Is not prepared for interview. (对面试无准备。)
5. Has no real interest in job.
6. Lacks planning for career; has no purpose or goals. (对自己的事业没有安排；没有目标和理想。)
7. Lacks enthusiasm; passive and indifferent.
8. Lacks confidence and poise〖沉着；自信〗; is nervous and ill at ease〖心神不宁〗.
9. Shows insufficient evidence of achievement.
10. Overemphasizes money; is interested only in the best dollar offer. (只对报酬感兴趣。)
11. Has poor scholastic record; just got by.
12. Is unwilling to start at the bottom; expects too much too soon. (不愿从基层干起；要求太多。)
13. Make excuses.
14. Lacks tact〖圆滑；机敏〗.
15. Lacks maturity.
16. Lacks courtesy; is ill mannered.
17. Condemns past employers. (谴责以前的雇主/老板。)
18. Lacks social skills. (缺乏社交能力。)
19. Shows marked dislike for schoolwork. (讨厌功课。)
20. Lacks vitality〖活力；生命力〗.
21. Fails to look interviewer in the eye〖不敢正视〗.
22. Has limp, weak handshake. (握手时软弱无力。)