在說明 Letter 格式 之前,
想簡單介紹 letter (書信)的種類
letter (書信)形式主要分為兩種:
- Formal Letter (例如 Letter to the editor)
參考題目:2012 English Paper 2 Q6 Learning English through Popular Culture (Write a letter to the editor…)
- Informal Letter(例如Letter of advice)
參考題目:2012 English Paper 2 Q8 Learning English through Workplace Communication (Write an email to your friend…)
Letter 格式

Formal Letter 離不開公函或商業書信,其中最常見的是Letter to the editor。由於你不認識書寫對象,行文時要用有禮貌的語氣。因此,以下幾點同學們需要注意一下:
- 如果不知道對方姓名,上款應以Dear Sir/Madam稱呼對方;如果知道對方身分卻不知道姓名,如對方是Editor,上款可以是Dear Editor;如果知道對方姓名,上款只需要寫對方姓氏就可以了,例如Dear Mr. Leung/Dear Miss Chan
- 不要用縮寫,例如I’m, you’re, we’re等,這些都是對著朋友才會用
- 下款有兩種情況,第一是知道對方姓名,那麼下款會用Yours sincerely。第二種情況是不認識對方,而且不知道對方姓名,那麼下款會用Yours faithfully
Formal Letter 寫作公式

寫作部份一:寫作目的
- I am writing to express my concerns about + n.(表達關注)
- I am writing in reply to the letter on + 日期 about + n. (回信)
寫作部份二:背景介紹
- According to / Based on + n., + SVO (根據)
- In recent years, + SVO (最近幾年)
Nowadays, + SVO (今時今日) - A recent report / study / survey +
shows / suggests / reveals / demonstrates + that + SVO (報導 / 研究 / 調查 顯示…)
寫作部份三:簡述內容
- In this letter, I aim to + v. + 詳細資料
- In this letter, I will + v. +詳細資料
寫作部份四:標題句
- Moreover,/Besides,/Also, + SVO (除此以外)
- What is more,/More importantly, + SVO (更重要的是)
- Last but not least,/Lastly, + SVO (最後一點是)
- Concerning / Regarding / with regard to/As regards / As for + n., + SVO (就…而論)
寫作部份五:寫原因
- n. + is a reason for / is one of the reasons for + n. (…是…的其中一個原因)
- + is a cause of / is one of the causes of + n. (…是…的其中一個原因)
- The reason + why + SVO+ is that + SVO (…的原因是…)
- n. + engender/contribute to/ lead to/result in/bring about + n. (導致)
寫作部份六:寫影響
- v. + ing / n. + be + good for/ advantageous to/beneficial to/conducive to/instrumental in
- + v. + ing / n. (有好處的)
- v. + ing / n. improve /enhance/strengthen/ameliorate + n. (改善)
- v. + ing / n. + be harmful to/detrimental to/deleterious to/injurious to + n. (有壞處的)
- v. + ing / n. harm / endanger / compromise /jeopardize / undermine+ v. + ing / n.(危及)
- v. + ing / n. hinder / impede/ hamper (妨礙) + n.
寫作部份七:表達觀點
- I think that / I believe that + SVO (我相信)
- From my point of view, + SVO (依我看)
- In my opinion, + SVO (按照我的看法)
- As far as I am concerned, / As for me, + SVO (就我而言)
寫作部份八:表達觀點
- In the following, + I will suggest some ways to + v. (以下,我會提出幾個方法)
- In the following, I will make some suggestions.
- To tackle/ cure/deal with/ cope with + the problem of + n., + I will put forward some suggestions.
- To tackle/ cure / deal with/ cope with the problem of + n., + I will put forward the following recommendations. (為了解決…問題,我會提出以下建議)
- 序數詞, / 連接詞 + I suggest/advise/propose/recommend that + SVO. (我提議)
- 序數詞, / 連接詞, + it is good / advantageous (for sbdy) to do sthg (…是有好處的)
- By / Through + n. / v. + ing, + sbdy + can + do sthg
Sbdy + can + do sthg by / through + n. / v. + ing (通過)
寫作部份九:結論
- In conclusion, / To conclude, + SVO (總括來說)
- In sum, / To sum up, + SVO (總括來說)
Informal Letter
在解說 Informal Letter 格式之前先解釋 Informal Letter 會用在哪裡,Informal Letter 通常是寫給朋友或認識的人。Letter of advice是比較常見的一種,行文語氣可以直接一點。
Informal Letter 格式
以下有幾點同學們需要在書寫時注意的:
- 上款可以直接寫收件人名字,例如Dear Michael/Dear Maggie
- 可以用縮寫,例如I’m, you’re, we’re等
- 下款比較多樣化,可以用Best regards/Regards/Take care/Best wishes等
Informal Letter Sample
HKDSE English 2016 Q9
Learning English through Drama
As a Form Six Student, you are considering educational opportunities after your HKDSE. One option you have selected is the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, as you want to take up an acting career. However, your parents would like you to pursue an academic subject at another institution.
As the deadline for submitting the application is approaching, write an email to your parents, who are now on an overseas trip, to convince them to support your choice.
Informal Letter 範文 上款
Dear Mom and Dad,
Informal Letter 範文 部份一
- 問候對方
How are the two of you enjoying the trip to Japan?
- 談及對方旅程
Now is around the blooming season of cherry blossom and I bet the view is captivating and breathtaking. I wish I could be with you enjoying a moment of relaxation and tranquility and be away from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong.
- 表明寫信目的
The deadline for submitting the application for HKAPA is around the corner. Despite the countless conversation as to how I should further my studies we have had before, I still can’t help thinking about pursuing my all-time passion – acting.
Informal Letter 範文 部份二
- 標題句
- 詳細解釋
- 總結句
Informal Letter 範文 部份三
- 標題句
- 詳細解釋
- 總結句
Informal Letter 範文 部份四
- 相反觀點
- 反駁
- 總結句
Informal Letter 範文 部份五
- 結束信件
- 勸勉對方
Informal Letter 範文 下款
Best wishes,
Chris
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