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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?