The letters and visits system plays a vital role in government work, serving as a crucial tool for supervising law enforcement and administrative conduct, ensuring public officials’ integrity, and promoting governanc...The letters and visits system plays a vital role in government work, serving as a crucial tool for supervising law enforcement and administrative conduct, ensuring public officials’ integrity, and promoting governance by law. As Chinese citizens’ political awareness grows, the volume of letters and visits has increased steadily. This paper reviews the current state of letters and visits information construction, identifies challenges and problems in system integration, presents integration ideas for existing systems, and proposes an innovative approach to letters and visits system integration. This research aims to provide valuable insights and guidance for other units undertaking similar system integration efforts.展开更多
Regarding the first of the twenty-four Solar Terms,there has been controversy since the Qin and Han dynasties.Some people think it is the Winter Solstice,while others believe it is the Beginning of Spring.However,whet...Regarding the first of the twenty-four Solar Terms,there has been controversy since the Qin and Han dynasties.Some people think it is the Winter Solstice,while others believe it is the Beginning of Spring.However,whether in traditional agricultural society or contemporary daily life,it is commonly believed that the Beginning of Spring should be the first which is more in line with the change of seasons.展开更多
Exchanges and mutual learning between the Chinese and foreign civilizations are an important part of human cultural development.The Chinese civilization adopts an all-embracing,open and inclusive attitude to understan...Exchanges and mutual learning between the Chinese and foreign civilizations are an important part of human cultural development.The Chinese civilization adopts an all-embracing,open and inclusive attitude to understand the different views of different civilizations on the connotation of values.The ancient Silk Road has opened a new window of friendship between countries and written a new chapter in the development of mankind.展开更多
Dear Grandpa Zhong,You are my hero and the person I learn from.I really can’t tell how much I respect and love you.You have spent your life in the field of medicine.You have devoted yourself to medical research and l...Dear Grandpa Zhong,You are my hero and the person I learn from.I really can’t tell how much I respect and love you.You have spent your life in the field of medicine.You have devoted yourself to medical research and looking after patients.展开更多
Dear Mr.Tan Kah Kee,I am a student from Southern Fujian in the 21st century.And I am writing this letter to express my deep admiration for your patriotism and outstanding contribution.You are a true patriot.
Dear Mike,I am a middle school student this new term.I love my new school.It is big and clean.There are many green trees in it.And there is a big garden in front of the playground,too.Our classroom is big,too.I have 4...Dear Mike,I am a middle school student this new term.I love my new school.It is big and clean.There are many green trees in it.And there is a big garden in front of the playground,too.Our classroom is big,too.I have 45 classmates.They are all very nice.We have some good teachers,too.Our English teacher is Mr.Zhang.展开更多
Dear Grandpa Qian,As a middle school student,I am deeply touched by your patriotism(爱国精神)and dedication(奉献精神).In 1949,when the People’s Republic of China was founded and everything remained to be developed.Yo...Dear Grandpa Qian,As a middle school student,I am deeply touched by your patriotism(爱国精神)and dedication(奉献精神).In 1949,when the People’s Republic of China was founded and everything remained to be developed.You gave up a well-paid job in the United States and returned to China at the risk of your life.展开更多
Based on the context theory within the framework of the metafunction,the paper analyses the English claim letters in terms of field,tenor and mode.The result of the paper shows the features of the claim letters which ...Based on the context theory within the framework of the metafunction,the paper analyses the English claim letters in terms of field,tenor and mode.The result of the paper shows the features of the claim letters which will help the English claim letter writing.展开更多
The present study analyzes ten English refusal letters of two subcategories based on Swales' genre analysis model and finds that difference exists in the generic features of the two subcategorized types. Teachers ...The present study analyzes ten English refusal letters of two subcategories based on Swales' genre analysis model and finds that difference exists in the generic features of the two subcategorized types. Teachers should reveal the underlying rationale behind linguistic features of a specific genre so that students can not only identify genre but also apply it appropriately.展开更多
The English business letter (EBL) is an important written text used for international business communication and it has its own features of text. This paper explores the textual function of EBL in terms of thematic st...The English business letter (EBL) is an important written text used for international business communication and it has its own features of text. This paper explores the textual function of EBL in terms of thematic structure and thematic progression and finds that EBL has its unique textual features.展开更多
According to the customs,by the end of 2011,the whole value of Chinese foreign trade is two thousand nine hundred and ninety four billion dollars,by the end of 2009,5 percents of the accounts of Chinese foreign trade ...According to the customs,by the end of 2011,the whole value of Chinese foreign trade is two thousand nine hundred and ninety four billion dollars,by the end of 2009,5 percents of the accounts of Chinese foreign trade with a value of fifty hundred billion dollars are unpaid.Most of the financial loss are caused by wrong translation of documents.The letter of credit is the most important way of payment in the international trade,so great attention should be paid to the translation of this type of document.Until now,the study against the translation of the letter of credit is scant.This paper will apply the skopos theory put forward by Hans Vermeer and developed in Germany in the late 1970s to guide the translation practice of the letter of credit.展开更多
This article investigates lexical gender in specialized communication. The key method of analysis is that of forms of address, professional titles, and 'generic man' in a one million word corpus of business le...This article investigates lexical gender in specialized communication. The key method of analysis is that of forms of address, professional titles, and 'generic man' in a one million word corpus of business letters. This paper found a mixed results:on the one hand, the 'male-as-norm' principle contributes to reinforcing typical gender stereotypes:for example, for each woman referred to in the corpus, there are more than 3 occurrences for man. On the other hand, advocates of non-sexist English have also influenced written Business English:for example, Ms is more frequent than Mrs. or Miss, which sustains the claim that equates Ms with professional settings. This article ends by discussing the ways in which the research findings of this study could positively impact upon the teaching of Business English.展开更多
The aim of the present research to explore the hedges used English business letters. Several samples have been chosen to make qualitative study in order to achieve the goal of answering the following question: what ar...The aim of the present research to explore the hedges used English business letters. Several samples have been chosen to make qualitative study in order to achieve the goal of answering the following question: what are the pragmatic functions of hedges being used in business letters? After analyzing the samples, the conclusion could be came that the employment of hedges in business letters has three pragmatic functions-giving the right amount of information, being polite and self-production.展开更多
This paper explores similarities and differences in the application of positive and negative politeness strategies to English and Chinese business letters and illuminates underlying causes of such similarities and dif...This paper explores similarities and differences in the application of positive and negative politeness strategies to English and Chinese business letters and illuminates underlying causes of such similarities and differences.The results indicate that English and Chinese business letters have some common features and great discrepancies in categories and the distribution of positive and negative politeness strategies.It is argued that common situational factors,different cultural backgrounds and different syntactic features result in their similarities and differences.展开更多
Business English letter is an important component of external part of business activities, politeness of the language not only shows the high quality of the businessmen, but also helps to establish a good internationa...Business English letter is an important component of external part of business activities, politeness of the language not only shows the high quality of the businessmen, but also helps to establish a good international business relations. From a stylistic point of view, business letters in English have their unique characteristics in accordance with the Politeness Principles (PP). A sufficient understanding of this theory and its corresponding features helps to write a neatly arranged letter which may bring about good business relations. Therefore, it is necessary to explore the language characteristics of business English letters on the Politeness Principles. This paper investigates the main characteristics of business English letters in terms of vocabulary and sentence features. The Politeness Principles are elaborated through the analysis of examples. Conclusions concerning the stylistic characteristics are drawn based on these analysis. By exploring these characteristics of business letters, the paper also provides the learners of business English with the techniques necessary for writing business letters.展开更多
With the rapid development of science and technology, English business letters have become one of the most crucial parts in foreign trade. English business letters play an important role in foreign trade, which aims t...With the rapid development of science and technology, English business letters have become one of the most crucial parts in foreign trade. English business letters play an important role in foreign trade, which aims to acquire information, make effective communication, deal with related matters, maintain friendly business relations and proceed regular business contacts.As an effective bridge and cooperative bond, English business letters receive its popularity in joint ventures. The leaders focus on the application of the English business letters.The paper focus on the study of English business letters through cooperative principle, letting users of English business letters have a more profound and comprehensive understanding. Therefore, it is better to guide and get desired outcome.展开更多
文摘The letters and visits system plays a vital role in government work, serving as a crucial tool for supervising law enforcement and administrative conduct, ensuring public officials’ integrity, and promoting governance by law. As Chinese citizens’ political awareness grows, the volume of letters and visits has increased steadily. This paper reviews the current state of letters and visits information construction, identifies challenges and problems in system integration, presents integration ideas for existing systems, and proposes an innovative approach to letters and visits system integration. This research aims to provide valuable insights and guidance for other units undertaking similar system integration efforts.
文摘Regarding the first of the twenty-four Solar Terms,there has been controversy since the Qin and Han dynasties.Some people think it is the Winter Solstice,while others believe it is the Beginning of Spring.However,whether in traditional agricultural society or contemporary daily life,it is commonly believed that the Beginning of Spring should be the first which is more in line with the change of seasons.
文摘Exchanges and mutual learning between the Chinese and foreign civilizations are an important part of human cultural development.The Chinese civilization adopts an all-embracing,open and inclusive attitude to understand the different views of different civilizations on the connotation of values.The ancient Silk Road has opened a new window of friendship between countries and written a new chapter in the development of mankind.
文摘Dear Grandpa Zhong,You are my hero and the person I learn from.I really can’t tell how much I respect and love you.You have spent your life in the field of medicine.You have devoted yourself to medical research and looking after patients.
文摘Dear Mr.Tan Kah Kee,I am a student from Southern Fujian in the 21st century.And I am writing this letter to express my deep admiration for your patriotism and outstanding contribution.You are a true patriot.
文摘Dear Mike,I am a middle school student this new term.I love my new school.It is big and clean.There are many green trees in it.And there is a big garden in front of the playground,too.Our classroom is big,too.I have 45 classmates.They are all very nice.We have some good teachers,too.Our English teacher is Mr.Zhang.
文摘Dear Grandpa Qian,As a middle school student,I am deeply touched by your patriotism(爱国精神)and dedication(奉献精神).In 1949,when the People’s Republic of China was founded and everything remained to be developed.You gave up a well-paid job in the United States and returned to China at the risk of your life.
文摘Based on the context theory within the framework of the metafunction,the paper analyses the English claim letters in terms of field,tenor and mode.The result of the paper shows the features of the claim letters which will help the English claim letter writing.
文摘The present study analyzes ten English refusal letters of two subcategories based on Swales' genre analysis model and finds that difference exists in the generic features of the two subcategorized types. Teachers should reveal the underlying rationale behind linguistic features of a specific genre so that students can not only identify genre but also apply it appropriately.
文摘The English business letter (EBL) is an important written text used for international business communication and it has its own features of text. This paper explores the textual function of EBL in terms of thematic structure and thematic progression and finds that EBL has its unique textual features.
文摘According to the customs,by the end of 2011,the whole value of Chinese foreign trade is two thousand nine hundred and ninety four billion dollars,by the end of 2009,5 percents of the accounts of Chinese foreign trade with a value of fifty hundred billion dollars are unpaid.Most of the financial loss are caused by wrong translation of documents.The letter of credit is the most important way of payment in the international trade,so great attention should be paid to the translation of this type of document.Until now,the study against the translation of the letter of credit is scant.This paper will apply the skopos theory put forward by Hans Vermeer and developed in Germany in the late 1970s to guide the translation practice of the letter of credit.
文摘This article investigates lexical gender in specialized communication. The key method of analysis is that of forms of address, professional titles, and 'generic man' in a one million word corpus of business letters. This paper found a mixed results:on the one hand, the 'male-as-norm' principle contributes to reinforcing typical gender stereotypes:for example, for each woman referred to in the corpus, there are more than 3 occurrences for man. On the other hand, advocates of non-sexist English have also influenced written Business English:for example, Ms is more frequent than Mrs. or Miss, which sustains the claim that equates Ms with professional settings. This article ends by discussing the ways in which the research findings of this study could positively impact upon the teaching of Business English.
文摘The aim of the present research to explore the hedges used English business letters. Several samples have been chosen to make qualitative study in order to achieve the goal of answering the following question: what are the pragmatic functions of hedges being used in business letters? After analyzing the samples, the conclusion could be came that the employment of hedges in business letters has three pragmatic functions-giving the right amount of information, being polite and self-production.
文摘This paper explores similarities and differences in the application of positive and negative politeness strategies to English and Chinese business letters and illuminates underlying causes of such similarities and differences.The results indicate that English and Chinese business letters have some common features and great discrepancies in categories and the distribution of positive and negative politeness strategies.It is argued that common situational factors,different cultural backgrounds and different syntactic features result in their similarities and differences.
文摘Business English letter is an important component of external part of business activities, politeness of the language not only shows the high quality of the businessmen, but also helps to establish a good international business relations. From a stylistic point of view, business letters in English have their unique characteristics in accordance with the Politeness Principles (PP). A sufficient understanding of this theory and its corresponding features helps to write a neatly arranged letter which may bring about good business relations. Therefore, it is necessary to explore the language characteristics of business English letters on the Politeness Principles. This paper investigates the main characteristics of business English letters in terms of vocabulary and sentence features. The Politeness Principles are elaborated through the analysis of examples. Conclusions concerning the stylistic characteristics are drawn based on these analysis. By exploring these characteristics of business letters, the paper also provides the learners of business English with the techniques necessary for writing business letters.
文摘With the rapid development of science and technology, English business letters have become one of the most crucial parts in foreign trade. English business letters play an important role in foreign trade, which aims to acquire information, make effective communication, deal with related matters, maintain friendly business relations and proceed regular business contacts.As an effective bridge and cooperative bond, English business letters receive its popularity in joint ventures. The leaders focus on the application of the English business letters.The paper focus on the study of English business letters through cooperative principle, letting users of English business letters have a more profound and comprehensive understanding. Therefore, it is better to guide and get desired outcome.
