* 询问信的目的是寻求所需要的信息。在IELTS考试中出现的次数仅次于投诉信。
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o 内容要点
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+ 简单说明场景，表明写作意图，说明目的是要寻求什么样的信息
+ 要注意礼貌原则，只能就收信人提供的信息进行询问，不要问不相关的信息
o 注意事项
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+ 如果某个问题较为严重，可以在主体段落中单独占一个段落
+ 在结尾段表明获取信息的急切心情，提供联系方法以便收信人与你联系，并且感激对方
询问信－范例答案
Dear Sir or Madam,
I write concerning the availability of student accommodation.
I am an overseas student and will arrive at the university on the 5th October, I would like, as far as possible, to live on campus. However, I'm a mature female student and would prefer a quiet room away from younger students. I'd also prefer to share with other female students, preferably those who don't smoke, however, this is not a strict request.
I shall be reading for my Ph.D. in Biological Science, and would like to be within easy walking distance of the laboratory if this is possible. Nevertheless, once again this is a preference rather than a requirement.
I am due to arrive in London on the morning of the 5th October. However, this will be my first time to visit the UK. As a result, I will be grateful if you can also let me have directions to the university, along with train times, etc.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Lisa Chan
* 询问信－开头常见用句
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o I am writing to enquire about…
o I would be grateful if you could send me full details of…
o I wonder if you could…
o I would like to receive information regarding…
o I am writing to ask if you could possibly…
o I would like to request materials for…
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o I would be most grateful if you could send information cerning/regarding…
o I was interested in your advertisement in The Daily News and I would like to have further information about…
o I look forward to hearing from you/receiving the information.
o I am writing to you in the hope that I may obtain…
* 询问信－结尾常用句子
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o Thank you for your consideration.
o I look forward to your immediate response.
o I am expecting your early reply.
o Your prompt attention to this letter would be highly appreciated.
o I am looking forward to hearing from you.
询问信－常用词汇
inquire seek obtain regarding, concerning
provide sb. with sth. Inform (of) convenience look forward to (doing) sth.
prompt/immediate take into account of sth. detailed
essential/necessary grateful/obliged appreciation
练习：
You are going to London for a visit, and you would like to spend two days in visiting a library as you are doing a research project. Write a letter to the library assistant, asking him/her for help and specifying your requirements.
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