100 Topics of Business Writing

Part 1
Everyday E-mails

Unit 2
Blessings and Condolences
Lesson 8
Birthday and Special Occasions

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Outline:

A. Suggested answer
B. E-mail example
C. Words and expressions
D. Useful sentences
E. Writing practice

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A. Suggested answer

Subject: Chinese New Year

Valued Employees,
It is time again for the Spring Festival and Chinese New Year celebrations. From all of us at
company headquarters, we send our heartfelt wishes for a holiday filled with fun
memories and happiness. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for
your hard work throughout the year. To show our gratitude for your contributions and to
help you celebrate, we are pleased to provide a special New Year bonus for all employees.
Best wishes for a prosperous and fulfilling new year!
Best wishes!
Hugh Liu, CEO Hengchun Marketing Group

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B. E-mail example

Subject: Happy birthday!

Dear Michelle,
Best wishes for a very happy birthday! I wanted to send you an e-mail to make sure you
knew I was thinking about you on your birthday! I wish I could be there to share in your
special day. Even if I can't be there in person to wish you all the happiness you deserve, I
hope you are having a great day, and enjoying all the celebrations. Enjoy your day, and
also your birthday cake! May this coming year be filled with all the happiness and wishes
you dream of! Have a great day!
Love,
Meredith

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C. Words and expressions

share in 分享，参与
in person 亲自
deserve v. /dɪˈzəːv/ 应得，应受

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D. Useful sentences

Birthday wishes:
1. We wish to express our sincerest wishes for a very happy birthday.
2. Congratulations on your 30th birthday.
3. Best wishes for a very happy birthday!
4. I hope you are having a great day.
5. A present is on the way. I hope you like it.
6. I wish I could be there to share in your special day.
7. May all your birthday wishes come true.
8. May your birthday and every other day be filled with happiness.

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D. Useful sentences

Holiday wishes:
9. Best wishes for the holidays.
10. I hope you have a great/super/fantastic time.
11. I wish you a safe/pleasant journey.
12. I was really hoping to catch you to wish you a wonderful trip!
13. I hope you have a chance to see and do many interesting things while there.
14. I hope that your holiday season is filled with joy and laughter.
15. I'm sure that you'll have a great/wonderful/fantastic trip.
16. Anyway, enjoy yourself.
17. Good luck in your new endeavors.

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E. Writing practice

Subject: Bon voyage!

You are Carol Perry. Write an e-mail to your friend Lester who is leaving for Japan tonight to
wish him a wonderful trip. Add details if need be. You can refer to the following Chinese
version.
亲爱的菜斯特:
很遗憾今天下午我到办公室的时候你已经离开了。我得知你今晚就要起程去日本，
本想和你见一面并祝你旅途愉快！你的秘书说，你至少要去两周呢，要去几个不同的
城市。希望你在那里能收获丰富有趣的见闻和经历。你一定要拍很多照片回来和我们
一起分享呀！我迫不及待地想分享你的奇遇！
祝好!
卡罗尔·佩里

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See you next class!

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