Could you please send me some entrance information about the course of [English Literature] offered at your university? I am now studying at [Beijing Foreign Languages Institute] majoring in [English Literature] and shall graduate [this year]. A Chinese Government scholarship enables me to continue my postgraduate studies in [England], and your university has been recommended to me.
I should like to enter your university to take such courses as [Applied Linguistics and Comparative Literature].
I was born in [1957]. In [1979], I was enrolled in [the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature] of [Tianjin Teachers’ University]. During my [four] academic years, I made good grades on all courses. After my graduation from this university in [1983], I found my interests tending more and more towards [Language Teaching]. Now I have passed an examination sponsored by [the Ministry of Education] for a Government scholarship which will enable me to pursue further studies in your university.
A transcript of records of all the subjects I completed at this university and [two] letters of recommendation offered by [two] of my professors will be sent to your directly by the university.
I hope a letter of admission will be issued to me in due course.
My name is [Li Ming]. I graduated in [1990] from [Nankai] University majoring in [mathematics] with a [B. S. degree]. After my graduation, I’ve been teaching [mathematics] in [No. 16 Middle School].
With a view to get some advanced studies, I am writing to you to apply for admission to your University to peruse my [M. S. degree]. I am also applying for a scholarship or a teaching assistantship which will enable me to come to your University sooner.
My name is [Li Ming]. I am writing to you to apply for a scholarship in your university.
Born in [Tianjin in 1960], I graduated from [Tianjin] University majoring in [Computer Science] in [1989]. I have been working in the [Computer Science Department] of this univer-sity since my graduation. It is the height of my ambition to further y studies in this field in your university. But without your financial aid I couldn’t manage to come. I’ll be very grateful for your kind help. Could you please favor me with an early reply?
5. 申请做为访问学者 Applying for admittance as a visiting scholar
Dear Prof. [Jackson],
I am a professor of English in the English Department of [Tianjin Foreign Languages In-stitute]. I have taught [linguistics] for more than [15] years and have therefore attained a fair knowledge in this field.
I am writing to your about the possibility of visiting scholar’s appointment in your de-partment next [spring]. If given the opportunity, I’ll do my best to meet your requirements and I am sure I’ll be benefited in return.
I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely yours,
[Li Ming]
Enc.: My resume
亲爱的[杰克逊]教授：
我是[天津外国语学院]英语系教授。教授[语言学]已有[十五]个年头，因此略有心得。
不知贵系下学期[春季班]能否聘任我为访问学者？如蒙不弃，我当尽力百为符雅望。我想此举彼此均有裨益。
盼早日赐复为感。
此致
敬礼！
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6. 申请进修 Applying for further study
Dear Sir,
I am [Shi Lei]. I am writing to you to apply for a fellowship with a stipend in your [uni-versity].
Born in [Beijing] in [1966]. I graduated from [Qing Hua] University majoring in [Com-puter Science] in [1988]. [Transcript listing courses and grades will be sent on request]. I have been working in the [Computer Science] Department of [Qing Hua] University since my graduation and have therefore attained knowledge and experience in this field. It is height of my ambition to further my studies in this field in your university. Should my qualification re-ceive your favorable consideration, no exertion should be wanting on my part to please you.
I left [Tianjin Medical College] as a graduate student in [medicine] [5 years] ago. Now I am attending and working in the [Heart] Department of [Tianjin General Hospital]. In order to pursue further studies, I wish to apply for admission to your [Medical College]. But as I am short of funds, I wish to apply also for a part-time job, so that I can work and study in your country under your guidance for [one or two] years. Without your financial aid I couldn’t manage to come. Do you think it possible to give me a job? I’ll be very grateful for your kind help. Could you please favor me with an early reply?
8. 申请去公司实习 Applying for a [trainee position] in a corporation
Dear Mr. [Black]:
Professor [Smith] suggested that I should write to you in regard with my interests in [a management trainee position] in your corporation.
Currently, I’m the [general engineer] of [Shenyang Machine Tools Plant] in charge of [quality control]. I have been granted a leave of [two years] to learn the advanced [managerial skills] and [develop business contacts] in [Australia].
As a trainee, I do not require a salary, but would appreciate if you can provide me with a stipend enough to support myself during the [two years]. The Chinese government will pay all my [travel expenses].
In the past few years, I have read much about your corporation and its excellent man-agement. To join you and work with you would be a great opportunity for me.
Enclosed please find my resume and [three] letters of recommendation. If further infor-mation is needed, please inform me. I’m grateful for your consideration.