悼某人丧母

「内容提示」

　　假定你的名字叫Emily，你有一位同学，名叫Paula.你听说她母亲去世的消息后为她深感悲痛。你写一封吊唁信表示慰问。要点如下：

　　①消息传来，十分震惊。

　　②其母的去世对她和她妹妹是极大损失。

　　③其母是位为社区做好事、广交朋友的人。此时，肯定有许多人为其吊唁。

　　④如有什么可帮忙的你可尽自己的努力。

　　「作文示范」

　　On the Death of One's Mother

　　易再生

　　Dec. 2， 199___

　　Dear Paula，

　　I have just this morning learned of the sudden death of your mother. I cannot tell you how shocked I am at this sad news. I know what it meant to you and your sister， and I send you both my sympathy① and condolence②。

　　I am sure that many hearts must be heavy with sorrow today， for I never knew anyone who has done so many good deeds for the community③ and who has had such a host④ of friends as your mother. She will be keenly missed by everyone who knew her.

　　Is there any way I can help， Paula？ You know I would gladly do anything I can for you.

　　With Love，

　　Emily

　　「词语解释」

　　①sympathy ['simp+Ii] n. 同情（心）

　　②condolence [k+n'd+ul+ns] n. 吊慰；慰问

　　③community [k+'mju：niti] n. 社区（全体居民）

　　④host [h+ust] n. 许多；一大群

　　「写法指要」

　　吊唁信（letters of condolence）是写给家中有人丧亡的亲友以表慰问的信函。写这类信要求态度认真、感情真挚。信文的措辞要严谨，不能滥用辞藻，切忌写“He /She was to young to die！”等语句，也不宜提及故去人生命或死亡的细节，以免触及亲人的伤感。