If you want to be taken seriously in the business world,you must understand how to write a proper letter.Don
ˊt use big words:use everyday language.The word 〃per〃
is often used in business communication.Itˊs not a real word!Donˊt use it.Use short words,and short
paragraphs.Space your paragraphs evenly and cleanly for a more
professional look.The average paper can hold 66 sentences:use this guide as you format your letter,so that the
bulk 大部分) of the words are nicely centered.Think about
when your letter is going to reach its recipient.You donˊt want your letter to get lost in the end-of-the-month
bills.A letter that arrives on Monday is less likely to be
read carefully than one that arrives on Tuesday.A good tip:include the words 〃you〃 or 〃your〃 as one of the
first three opening words.Why?It draws the readerˊs
attention to the letter!The only thing better than this is opening with a referral (提及) to a mutual acquaintance
(熟人.) ,as in 〃Liu Deming suggested that I write to you.
〃 Readers also love stories--particularly humor--and anything in quotes.Quotation marks catch the eye,and make
the letter look more inviting.Sign your letter legibly,so
that your name can be read clearly.Nothing says 〃egomaniac〃 like a big,ugly scrawl (潦草的笔迹).
1.What is the main idea of the passage?
A) How to write a proper business letter.
B) How to use everyday language in a letter.
C) How to space paragraphs evenly and cleanly in a letter.
D) How to use short words and short sentences in a letter.
2.Which of the following sentences is NOT true according to the passage?
A) Big words should not appear in a business letter.
B) The word 〃per〃 should be used in a business letter.
C) A letter had better arrive on Tuesday than on Monday.
D) Stories or humors can be used to attract readers.
3.What is a better tip on starting a business letter?
A) Start the letter with the words such as 〃you〃 or 〃your〃.
B) Start the letter in a courteous manner.
C) Start the letter with stories or humors.
D) Start the letter with a referral to a mutual acquaintance.
4.What does the word 〃legibly〃 mean in the passage?
A) Properly.
B) Cleanly.
C) Readably.
D) Evenly.