Dear Thomas,

I have arrived safely in Shanghai, and thanks for everything you've done for me. I really enjoyed my stay in the U.S.

However, upon arrival I suddenly discovered that I had left my laptop in your home. I am sorry to have to trouble you again because of my carelessness. I would appreciate it if you could send the laptop to me at your earliest convenience.

Thanks again for your hospitality and care during my stay in your home. If you ever have a chance to visit Shanghai, do let me know. I'm sure I'll make a good tour guide. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Li Ming

亲爱的托马斯：

我已安全抵达上海，谢谢你为我所做的一切。我在美国过得很愉快。

然而，抵达后我突然发现把笔记本电脑落在你家里了。很抱歉，由于我的粗心大意，不得不再次麻烦你。如果你能尽快把电脑寄给我，我将十分感激。

再次感谢你对我的热情款待和照顾。如果你有机会来上海，一定要告诉我。我相信我会是个称职的导游的。期待尽快收到你的回复。

你真诚的，

李明

道长点评

寻找失物信首段应点出与收信人的关系，说明写作意图，并为麻烦别人表示歉意;次段应说明失物的具体情况及重要性;末段应建议收信人如何返还失物，并向对方表示感谢。

upon arrival 一到

suddenly 突然

discover 发现

laptop 笔记本电脑

carelessness 粗心

tour guide 导游

hear from sb. 得到某人的消息

1　I am writing this email to request your assistance in finding my laptop which I lost during my stay with you.

我写这封邮件请求您帮我找回我在贵酒店停留期间遗失的笔记本电脑。

2　I hope it won't cause you too much trouble to help me with finding my laptop which I've lost due to my forgetfulness.

我请您帮我找回因我健忘而丢失的笔记本电脑，希望不会给您添太多麻烦。

3　I am writing this email to see if it is possible that you have found my missing laptop.

我写邮件是想看看有没有可能你找到了我丢的笔记本电脑。