When you want to invite friends to a party, you'd better send them(邀请函). Your friends and guests also lookto (期盼) knowing about your party soon. This is a good way to show your respect (尊重). Here are some ways of inviting friends to your party.
⊙Mailed (邮寄) Invitation
The most(传统的) way to invite your friends and guests is to mail invitations. You need to(写) down all the information about the party, such as the party(日程表), place, clothes to wear, things to bring, phone number and so on.
⊙Online Invitation
You can also invite friends to a party(通过) the Internet. You can buy some online invitations, put pictures and videos in the online invitations and then e-mail them. They must be very(高兴的) to get these invitations.
⊙Phone Call
If you want to save more time, you can just make a phone call. In this way, you can tell them more about your party. And you can hear if they're(感兴趣的) in the party.
⊙In-Person (亲自的) Invitation
An in-person invitation can let you talk to your friends about the party and know their interests. But when you talk to the friends, you may forget some important(信息). So, you'd better(把......准备好) an invitation for them, too.
My family live in a town. We usually have a party before the New Year for our friends and neighborswe're available. We often ask them to bring something for someone in need instead of (代替) gifts for us. They never refuse(do) so. For example, they can bring food for a poor family or clothes for charities (慈善机构). It's always fun and everyone has a good time.
Last year, I was ill (病的) on the day of my party and wentthe doctor. As a result, I didn't have the party. Everyone was disappointed (失望的), so I decided to havetwo weeks later.
We asked for children's hats for a charity. We also asked for reading(glass) for the city library, so those who needed glasses or(forget) theirs could work on computers or read books in the library.
We invited about 100 people to the party. It was(snow) that day but everyone came to the party. We got 83 hats and 47 pairs of glasses! We were(surprise) that people could be so generous (慷慨的) in helping others.
you prepare to have a party, think about doing the same things. Others will benefit (受益) much more than we would with lots of(gift).
My friend Mr. Smith is a famous doctor and has a hospital. So he has enough money to1 all over the world. And he's been to a lot of places of interest. He likes to2 children and has a lot of little3 . They often ask him to tell them all kinds of funny things he4 . It makes them happy and his room is always full5 children when he's free.
It was my little son's seventh birthday yesterday. The boy wanted to6 his old friend Mr. Smith to the party. He7 Mr. Smith himself and told him about it. The doctor accepted his8 happily. At half past seven the boy was waiting for his coming at the gate. 9 he saw his car, he ran towards him. Mr. Smith10 on time, with a nice present in his hand. After dinner the children sat around the traveler and asked him to11 them some funny stories. Mr. Smith agreed and his stories made them12 again and again. At last he told them the funniest story. He said, "Once I reached a city13 a foggy day. The fog was the thickest in the world… "
"Please wait a14 , Mr. Smith, " said my son. " It's said the fog in London is the thickest in the world. "
"You're15 , my clever boy, " said the funny doctor. "The city had much fog that day… "
"What's it then? " the boy couldn't wait to ask again.
"The fog was so thick that I couldn't see it at all, " the funny doctor said with a smile.
In Canada and the United States, people enjoy entertaining (请客) at home. They often invite friends over for a meal, a party, or just for a coffee and conversation.
Here are some kinds of things people say when they invite someone to their homes:
"Would you like to come over for dinner on Saturday night? "
"Hey, we're having a party on Friday. Can you come? "
To reply to an invitation, either say thank you and accept, or say you're sorry, and give an excuse:
"Thanks, I'd love to. What time would you like me to come? " or "Oh, sorry, I've had tickets for a movie. "
Sometimes, however, people use expressions that sound like invitations but which are not real invitations. For example:
"Please come over for a drink sometime. "
"Why not get together for a party sometime? "
"Why don't you come over and see us sometime soon? "
They are really just polite ways of ending a conversation. They are not real invitations because they don't mention a specific (确定的) time or date. They just show that the person is trying to be friendly. To reply to expressions like these, people just say "Sure, that would be great! " or "OK, thanks. "
So next time when you hear what sounds like an invitation, listen carefully: Is it a real invitation or is the person just being friendly?
In Britain you may often hear "Drop in any time. " or "Come to see me soon. ", but you can't really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says "RSVP ", you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.
You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, "Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to come. " If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there. Although it is not necessarily expected that you give a gift to your host, it is considered polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal. Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift is all appropriate (合适的). A "thank-you " note or telephone call after the visit is also considered polite and is an appropriate way to express your appreciation for the invitation.
How do you feel when you go to a birthday party? What about making a speech in front of the class? Do you get really shy? If you think you are too shy and want to be a little braver, try the following. You can make it!
1 Tell people you're shy.
There is no need to hide (隐藏) it. When they get to know you're a shy kid, they will understand you better. This also helps you feel more at ease (自在) in talks.
2 Try to smile more.
When you smile, people think you are friendly and easy to talk to. Remember that other people have feelings, too. And most
people will stay away from an angry-looking person.
3 Learn to be a good talker.
If you find it hard to start talks, say something nice about people around you. Think about how great you feel when someone says something nice to you.
4 Get your attention elsewhere.
Think more about ways to enjoy the party or the game. Don't waste (浪费) time worrying about your looks or whether people like you or not.
Invitations are important. In the west, people often give invitations to their friends. Most invitations are for dinner or a birthday party. When people accept an invitation to a dinner or party, they usually ask what they can bring. They often take flowers, chocolate, or other presents.
People usually take a birthday present to a birthday party. After a dinner or birthday party, most people telephone the host to say thank you. Some people write a short "thank-you " note or send an e-mail to the host.
Mary想邀请James参加生日晚会，请将以下各项活动按正确的顺序排列，把序号填在相应的横线上。
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A. Mary and James enjoy the party together. B. James accepts the invitation. C. James writes a "thank-you " note. D. James brings a birthday present. E. Mary invites her friend James to her birthday party. |
