经典范文
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A Letter in Reply
Nov. 24, 2013
Dear Fang,
I understand that you are in a dilemma. Although so many graduates are eager to set foot on their work-life road, there are still some who prefer to start their work-life after gaining higher degree to make better preparations for entering society.
In my opinion, the latter is more admirable. You are good at all your courses these years, so you have the advantages of pursuing higher degree. In today’s society, the achievement and status you can get and the devotion you can make are no doubt in proportion to your educational background, coupled with the efforts you put in them. If you want to stride to your object more smoothly and easily, why not head for the further study courageously?
Whichever you choose, I firmly believe your effort will ensure your success. After all, it is you who have the final say on the final choice.
Best wishes!
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
(158 words)
结构剖析
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结构剖析
文章分为三段
第一段讲述你对于李芳处境的理解，是就业还是考研深造。
第二段表明你自己的观点，In my opinion，在你看来针对李芳的情况她应该继续学习深造，并分析了原因。
第三段中表示支持她，After all毕竟还是要李芳做决定。
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回 信
亲爱的芳：
我理解，你目前正处于两难的境地。虽然这么多的毕业生都热切地盼望踏上事业之途，但也有一些人更愿意在获得更高的学历后才开始工作，为进入社会做更好的准备。
我认为，后者更可取。这些年来，你的各科成绩一直不错，因此在攻读更高的学历时占有优势。在当今社会，你能获得的成就与地位以及你能做出的贡献无疑都与教育背景及所付出的努力成正比。如果你想更平稳、更轻松地实现你的目标，为何不拿出勇气继续深造呢？
不管你的选择如何，我都坚信你的努力将会带来成功。毕竟，你才是最后做决定的那个人。
瑾致问候！
李明
2013年11月24日
亮点词汇
be in a dilemma 进退两难
be eager to do sth. 渴望做某事
set foot on... 踏上……
make preparations for 做……的准备
admirable adj. 令人钦佩的
have the advantages of... 具有……的优势
devotion n. 忠实
in proportion to... 与……成比例
coupled with 连同
stride v. 大踏步走 n. 大步
head for 朝……方向走去
courageously adv. 勇敢地
ensure vt. 保证，确保
after all 毕竟，究竟
have the final say on... 对……有最终发言权
重点句背诵与仿写
1. I understand that you are in a dilemma. 我理解，你目前正处于两难的境地。
2. In today’s society, the achievement and status you can get and the devotion you can make are no doubt in proportion to your educational background, coupled with the efforts you put in them. 在当今社会，你能获得的成就与地位以及你能做出的贡献无疑都与教育背景及所付出的努力成正比。
3. Whichever you choose, I firmly believe your effort will ensure your success. 不管你的选择如何，我都坚信你的努力将会带来成功。
4. After all, it is you who have the final say on the final choice. 毕竟，你才是最后做决定的那个人。
