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Dear Sir or Madam,

I'm writing to ask about the availability of student accommodation.

I am an overseas student and will arrive at the university on September 5th. I would like to live on campus as far as possible. As I'm a light sleeper, I prefer a quiet dorm away from roads. I shall be studying for my master's degree in Medical Sciences, so it would be great if my dorm could be within walking distance of my laboratory. I would also prefer to share with other female students, preferably one who doesn't smoke.

As this will be my first time to visit the U.S., I would be grateful if you could also let me have detailed directions to the university. Your prompt attention to my inquiry would be highly appreciated.

Yours truly,

Li Ming

尊敬的先生/女士：

我写信是想询问学生宿舍的情况。

我是一名海外留学生，将于9月5日抵校。我想尽可能住在校园里。因为我睡眠比较轻，所以想要一间远离马路的安静宿舍。我将攻读医学硕士学位，所以如果从宿舍步行就能到我的实验室就太好了。我还想和其他女生合住，最好她不吸烟。

这将是我第一次来美国，所以，如果您还能告诉我到学校具体怎么走，我将心存感激。若您能及时关注我的询问，我将不胜感激。

您真诚的，

李明

道长点评

一般来说，询问信会给对方带来麻烦，所以措辞要诚恳，内容要简明扼要，使对方一看就知道你所需要的帮助。

availability 供应

student accommodation 学生宿舍

live on campus 住校

prefer 更喜欢

Medical Sciences 医学

distance 距离

laboratory 实验室

share 共享

preferably 最好是

directions(行路的)指引

prompt 及时的

1　Do you provide accommodation on or off campus?

你们提供校内住宿还是校外住宿?

2　Is your accommodation coed or single-sex?

你们的宿舍是男女混合的还是男女分开的?

3　Is there a private accommodation market?

有私人住宿市场吗?