一、小作文类型预测
应用文仍然以书信格式备考为主，了解通知的格式即可。书信的首尾段以套句为主，而主体段本质上可以按以下三类进行思路拓展：
1、问题解决类(投诉、建议)
2、人物信息介绍类(申请、推荐/介绍、咨询/请求人物信息)
3、事物信息介绍类(咨询/请求他人提供相关信息或建议、主动向他人介绍相关信息或建议;邀请信、通知、备忘录)
二、小作文分类备考重点
(一)主体信件
1、问题解决
该类信件包括投诉信和建议信(如英语一的2007和2009年和英语二的2012年)，主要解决的问题通常是产品相关问题(如质量差、价格高等)、服务的质量(如态度差、服务延迟等)、方案的执行问题等。
主要的基调就是：sth is not so satisfying.或sth is far from expectation.或sth did not go as expected.
【考题示范】
Directions:
A campaign on saving water and electricity has been launched in your university, but it is not so effective as expected. Write a letter to the Students’ Union to make some suggestions for improvement.
参考范文：
Dear Chairman Wang,
I am a freshman in our university. I am writing this letter to propose some possible ways for improving the present campaign on saving water and electricity.
Various activities designed to popularize the importance of saving water and electricity have been held. Actually, students’ awareness of this issue has been greatly improved, but not enough. We need to take some effective ways to make supervisions. For example, we can choose some active members in every class to make sure the lights are turned off after class. Also, reasonable fine can be done if someone is caught to leave the lights on all the time or leave the water flowing.
I hope you would find my suggestions practicable. I am looking forward to your earlier reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
2、人物信息介绍
该类信件包括申请、推荐/介绍、咨询/请求人物信息。在介绍人物信息时，通常包括人物的校园经历、工作经验、具备能力、个人性格品质、个人期望等。
三、通用素材如下
(1) I have an excellent academic performance. For example, I get scholarships every year and was awarded the title of “Excellent College Student”.
(2)I am a member of ’ union, and often involve myself in various campus activities. Besides, I often organize various class activities as a monitor.
(3) (I have taken several part time jobs as ... in the companies famous for the field related to my major.) From the past experience, I have mastered/acquired/gained/got the ability of cooperation/teamwork/organization. I also have a strong ability of communication and a good adaptive ability.
(4) I often review my strengths and weaknesses to overcome some shortcomings, like difficulty in communicating and collaborating. I also can deploy effective organizational skills, like making plans, setting priorities. Most importantly, I have learned well how to solve problems and resolve conflicts in my study and work.
(5)I am a/an optimistic/responsible/honest/outgoing/easygoing person.
(6)All these qualifications make me competent for the job/position/scholarships I apply for.
(注：可根据题目要求进行人称变化。)
【考题示范】
Directions:
You are interested in the position of secretary advertised in “Beijing Evening Paper”. Write a letter to state the reasons for your application, your qualifications for the position and express your wish for an interview.
You should write about 100 words onANSWER SHEET. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. You do not need to write the address. (10 points)
参考范文：
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have read your advertisement in “Beijing Evening Paper” of June 26 for a secretary, and I should be grateful if you would consider me favorably as a candidate for the position.
Since 2000, my main work includes administration and other related duties. I am in charge of writing most of our company letters to foreign parties and customers and drafting agreements and contracts for my boss. I am also familiar with the filing system used in many companies, which will help to locate document without difficulty. I will suggest you to use this system to improve office efficiency.
I am seeking your employment to upgrade my working knowledge and to have the opportunity to meet more challenges. I am looking forward to receiving your favorable reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
3、事物信息介绍
该类信件包含的内容范围较广。可以是一部电影、一本书、一个地方等，介绍的时候主要介绍这个事物本身的基本信息、事物的特征、事物给人带来的影响，如2011年的给好友推荐一部电影。也可以是介绍一个活动，介绍的时候，主要介绍这个活动举行的目的、时间、地点和活动流程等，如邀请信、通知和备忘录。还有该类信件可能考到的方向是以询问的形式向他人询问相关事物的信息。此时，必须灵活地运用表示询问请求的句型。
问句：would/could you please do sth?
陈述句：I would like to know +信息。
I hope you could provide me with +信息/建议。
I would like you to do sth.
【考题示范】
Directions:
A luncheon is to be held to welcome Prof. William. As a secretary, write an email to Dr. David Smith to
1) remind him of the luncheon, and
2) confirm the time and venue.
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. (10 points)
参考范文：
Dear Dr. David Smith,
I am writing to remind you of luncheon to be held to welcome Professor Tom William.
Professor William and his delegation of senior professors and researchers from New York University will be arriving in China on Tuesday, February 6th, 2011. They will first visit the labs of Computer Science and Technology Department of Tsinghua University. Then a luncheon will be held at 12 o’clock. During the luncheon, Professor William will make a presentation to the students and teachers from the colleges and universities in Beijing.
You will not be late for it. Hope you could enjoy that day to come.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
【考题示范】
Directions:
Write an email to the career center for college students in your university to inquire about some information about guidance courses and ask for possible guidance on finding a job.
You should write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write the address. (10 points)
参考范文：
Dear Mr. Li,
I am a senior student in our university, and I am writing to make an inquiry of some information on our guidance courses and ask for some suggestions on finding a job.
I have learnt from the homepage of our university website that a series of guidance courses are to be held for graduates. Would you please tell me how often the courses are held every week? I also would like to know the exact time and place of these courses. By the way, I major in Finance. Could you offer me some suggestions on finding a job?
I am looking forward to your earlier reply. And any suggestion you provide would be much appreciated.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
四、小信体——必备套句
以下各类信件类型均属于小信体，以目前的命题趋势来看不会单独考查，备考的重点是背诵首尾段的套句，按照directions的相应要求进行恰当地套用即可。
1、感谢
首段：
Thank you so much for …
I am writing to express my thanks for …
I am writing to extend my sincere/ hearty gratitude/ appreciation for …
I would like to convey in this letter my heartfelt thanks to you for …
I warmly appreciate your hospitality.
尾段：
Again, I would like to express my warm thanks to you! Please accept my gratitude.
Thanks again and I hope that I will have the opportunity to return/ repay your kindness.
2、道歉
首段：
I’m writing this letter to express my regret for …
I’m writing to apologize for …
Please accept my sincere apology for …
I am terribly sorry, but …
I regret to inform you that I am unable to …
尾段：
Once again, I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Hope you can accept my apologies and understand my situation.
I am sorry to have put you to so much trouble.
3、祝贺
首段：
I was very happy to learn that …
I was very delighted to hear the news that …
It is with great pleasure that I hear of your success. Please accept my warmest/ heartiest congratulations.
Allow me to convey my congratulations on your promotion to …
尾段：
Wish you good luck!
I wish you success and fulfillment in the years ahead.
4、邀请
首段：
On behalf of …, I have the honor to invite you to …
It is with the great pleasure that I write to cordially invite you to …
It gives me the greatest pleasure to invite you to …
We should be very grateful if you could …
尾段：
We are looking forward to seeing you.
I do hope that you will be able to come.
We should be very pleased if you could honor us with your company.
5、不满(问题解决类型)
首段：
I must complain about …
I am not satisfied with …
I feel something should be done about …
I am writing to inform you that I find … unsatisfactory …
I am writing to express/ air dissatisfaction/ disappointment/ concerning/regarding …
尾段：
I expect to hear from you soon.
Please give this matter your immediate attention.
I would be very grateful if you could look into the matter as soon as possible. And I am looking forward to an early reply.
It is high time you took some measures to solve …
I hope you will take steps to rectify this situation soon.
6、慰问
首段：
I am so sorry at the news that ...
It is really a pity that you failed in …
We are distressed to hear/ learn that ...
It is with the deepest regret/ dismay that we learn of ...
May I express my sympathy for you in the loss of ...
尾段：
We’re looking forward to your early return to ...
Please don’t feel too much distressed for this frustration.
All of us are waiting for your rapid recovery/ return to health.
Please let me know of any assistance I can render you.