Unit 7询问与申请
　　为了要了解某事、或请求对方办事某事、或申请参加学会、报名入学等，都可写信给有关方面询问。这类信要写明自己的意图以及要求对方办的事，也可向对方索取有关资料。
　　申请信的篇幅不宜过长，除语气诚恳，言简意赅外，还应注意以下几点：
　　（1）说明申请理由。如见广告应征，熟人介绍、专业对口等。
　　（2）概括本人经历和特长，表明能胜任此项工作。
　　（3）希望对方积极考虑，尽早答复。
　　（4）如申请的目的是学习、攻读学位，应说明资助情况。
　　（5）要认真签名（中、英文均可）。
　　 1. 索取入学资料 Requesting entrance information
　　Dear Sirs:
　　Could you please send me some entrance information about the course of [English Literature] offered at your university? I am now studying at [Beijing Foreign Languages Institute] majoring in [English Literature] and shall graduate [this year]. A Chinese Government scholarship enables me to continue my postgraduate studies in [England], and your university has been recommended to me.
　　Yours,
　　先生们：
　　我现就读于[北京外国语学院]，主修[英国文学]将于[今年]毕业。我国政府给予奖学金使我能来[英国]深造。并推荐来贵院攻读研究生课程。为此向贵院索取有关入学资料，请惠存寄为感。
　　2. 申请入大学学习 Applying for studying in a university
　　 Dear Sirs:
　　I should like to enter your university to take such courses as [Applied Linguistics and Comparative Literature].
　　I was born in [1957]. In [1979], I was enrolled in [the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature] of [Tianjin Teachers’ University]. During my [four] academic years, I made good grades on all courses. After my graduation from this university in [1983], I found my interests tending more and more towards [Language Teaching]. Now I have passed an examination sponsored by [the Ministry of Education] for a Government scholarship which will enable me to pursue further studies in your university.
　　A transcript of records of all the subjects I completed at this university and [two] letters of recommendation offered by [two] of my professors will be sent to your directly by the university.
　　I hope a letter of admission will be issued to me in due course.
　　Looking forward to your reply.
　　Your sincerely
　　亲爱的先生们：
　　我希望能入贵校选读[应用语言学及比较文学]。
　　我出生于[1957年]。[1979年]考入[天津师范大学][外国语言文学系]。在校[4年]学习期间，各门功课均为优良。[1983年]于该校大学毕业生，我对[语言教学]颇感兴趣。现已通过[教育部]举办的政府奖学金考试，将来贵校进修。
　　我在大学期间修满的各门功课的成绩单副本及[两位]教授的推荐信将由学校直接寄去。
　　希望能将入学证书及时寄我，并盼早日复信。
　　 3. 申请攻读硕士学位 Applying for M. S. Degree
　　Dear Sirs:
　　My name is [Li Ming]. I graduated in [1990] from [Nankai] University majoring in [mathematics] with a [B. S. degree]. After my graduation, I’ve been teaching [mathematics] in [No. 16 Middle School].
　　With a view to get some advanced studies, I am writing to you to apply for admission to your University to peruse my [M. S. degree]. I am also applying for a scholarship or a teaching assistantship which will enable me to come to your University sooner.
　　Hoping to be favored with an early reply.
　　Yours faithfully,
　　先生们：
　　我叫[李明]，[1990年]毕业于[南开]大学[数学]系并获得[理学士学位]。毕业后一直在[十六中]教[数学]。
　　为继续深造，我拟向你校申请攻读[硕士学位]。同时我也想申请奖学金或助教金使我能更早地来你校就读，盼及早复信。
　　4. 申请奖学金 Applying for a scholarship
　　 Dear Prof. [Johnson]:
　　My name is [Li Ming]. I am writing to you to apply for a scholarship in your university.
　　Born in [Tianjin in 1960], I graduated from [Tianjin] University majoring in [Computer Science] in [1989]. I have been working in the [Computer Science Department] of this univer-sity since my graduation. It is the height of my ambition to further y studies in this field in your university. But without your financial aid I couldn’t manage to come. I’ll be very grateful for your kind help. Could you please favor me with an early reply?
　　Sincerely yours,
　　亲爱的[约翰逊]教授：
　　我叫李明。我想来贵校进修并盼能给予奖学金。
　　我于[1960年生于[天津]，于[1989年]毕业于[天津]大学[计算机科学系]。毕业后一直在[该系]工作。我极想来贵校进修我的专业。我只有在您的经济资助下才能如愿。如蒙关照感激不尽，盼速赐回音。
　　5. 申请做为访问学者 Applying for admittance as a visiting scholar
　　 Dear Prof. [Jackson],
　　I am a professor of English in the English Department of [Tianjin Foreign Languages In-stitute]. I have taught [linguistics] for more than [15] years and have therefore attained a fair knowledge in this field.
　　I am writing to your about the possibility of visiting scholar’s appointment in your de-partment next [spring]. If given the opportunity, I’ll do my best to meet your requirements and I am sure I’ll be benefited in return.
　　I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience.
　　Sincerely yours,
　　[Li Ming]
　　Enc.: My resume
　　亲爱的[杰克逊]教授：
　　我是[天津外国语学院]英语系教授。教授[语言学]已有[十五]个年头，因此略有心得。
　　不知贵系下学期[春季班]能否聘任我为访问学者？如蒙不弃，我当尽力百为符雅望。我想此举彼此均有裨益。
　　盼早日赐复为感。
　　此致
　　敬礼！
　　附履历表一份
　　6. 申请进修 Applying for further study
　　 Dear Sir,
　　I am [Shi Lei]. I am writing to you to apply for a fellowship with a stipend in your [uni-versity].
　　Born in [Beijing] in [1966]. I graduated from [Qing Hua] University majoring in [Com-puter Science] in [1988]. [Transcript listing courses and grades will be sent on request]. I have been working in the [Computer Science] Department of [Qing Hua] University since my graduation and have therefore attained knowledge and experience in this field. It is height of my ambition to further my studies in this field in your university. Should my qualification re-ceive your favorable consideration, no exertion should be wanting on my part to please you.
　　Looking forward to an early reply, I am.
　　Yours respectfully,
　　亲爱的[先生]：
　　我叫[石磊]，我想来贵校进修，并盼能给予助学金。
　　我于[1966年]生于[北京]，于[1988年]毕业于[清华]大学[计算机]专业。[如需要各科成绩单当即寄上]。毕业后即在[本系]任职，因此对这方面具有一定的知识和经验。我极想到贵校进修我的专业，如果我的资历受到认可，我决不负雅望。
　　盼早日赐复为盼。
　　此致
　　敬礼！
　　 7. 申请半工半读 Applying for work-study program
　　Dear Sir,
　　I left [Tianjin Medical College] as a graduate student in [medicine] [5 years] ago. Now I am attending and working in the [Heart] Department of [Tianjin General Hospital]. In order to pursue further studies, I wish to apply for admission to your [Medical College]. But as I am short of funds, I wish to apply also for a part-time job, so that I can work and study in your country under your guidance for [one or two] years. Without your financial aid I couldn’t manage to come. Do you think it possible to give me a job? I’ll be very grateful for your kind help. Could you please favor me with an early reply?
　　Yours faithfully,
　　Enc.: My Resume
　　亲爱的先生：
　　[5年]前，我在[天津医学院]修完研究生[内科学]的课程，现在[天津总医院][心脏科]工作。为继续深造，我想来你们[医学院]。但由于经济关系，我希望能找到零工使我能在贵国在您的指导下学习[一、两]年，我只有在您的帮助下才能前来，如蒙给予适当工作，我将非常感激。盼赐回信。
　　此致
　　敬礼！
　　[李明]
　　附履历表一份
　　8. 申请去公司实习 Applying for a [trainee position] in a corporation
　　 Dear Mr. [Black]:
　　Professor [Smith] suggested that I should write to you in regard with my interests in [a management trainee position] in your corporation.
　　Currently, I’m the [general engineer] of [Shenyang Machine Tools Plant] in charge of [quality control]. I have been granted a leave of [two years] to learn the advanced [managerial skills] and [develop business contacts] in [Australia].
　　As a trainee, I do not require a salary, but would appreciate if you can provide me with a stipend enough to support myself during the [two years]. The Chinese government will pay all my [travel expenses].
　　In the past few years, I have read much about your corporation and its excellent man-agement. To join you and work with you would be a great opportunity for me.
　　Enclosed please find my resume and [three] letters of recommendation. If further infor-mation is needed, please inform me. I’m grateful for your consideration.
　　Yours Respectfully,
　　 [Li Ming]
　　Enc.: My Resume
　　Two Letters of Recommendation
　　亲爱的[布莱克]先生：
　　鉴于我对贵公司的[管理工作]颇感兴趣，[史密斯]教授建议我给您写此信。
　　目前我任[沈阳机械工具厂][总工程师]负责[质量控制]。我被准予[两年]公假前去[澳大利亚]学习先进的[管理技巧]和[发展贸易关系]。
　　做为一名实习生，我不要求一份工资，但如能提供[2年]实习期内我的生活津贴，我将感激不尽。中国政府将担负我的[交通费用]。
　　过去的几年中，我对贵公司和其杰出的管理有所耳闻。能和你们在一起工作对我来说真是一个难得的机会。
　　随函奉上我的履历一份和[3封]推荐信。如需其它证件请通知我本人。
　　如蒙考虑不胜感激。
　　此致
　　敬礼
　　[李明]
　　附履历表一份及推荐信两封