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高中英语小作文合集丨第十四期:询问信
各位读者，大家好！
为了更好帮助读者学习高中英语，本公众号将开启全新的“高中英语小作文详解”专栏，每一篇文章都将以一个高考常见的文体类型为突破口，详细整理可用的素材，并用高考真题加以讲解。这个专栏的素材大部分都来自笔者本人高中时期的积累本，所以部分表达可能难度较大，但认真看完，相信各位读者一定会有收获。
今天我们要讲的是：
询问信是写信人向收信人询问信息、确认细节或了解情况的一类信件。这类信件通常需要从三个方面写作：
一是说明写信目的，即想询问什么方面的信息；
二是具体列出需要了解的问题或需要确认的细节，条理清晰；
三是表达感谢和期待回复的意愿，并可提供联系方式方便对方回复。
近几年，这种文体在高考中出现频率较低，但作为实用文体的基础类型，仍需掌握。在高考中，它主要可以从几个方向考察：询问活动详情、询问申请流程、询问商品信息、询问旅行安排，以及询问课程或培训信息等。
1. specify
释义：v. 具体说明，明确指定，详细列明
例句：Could you please specify the exact requirements for the essay competition, including the word limit and submission format?
句意：您能否具体说明作文比赛的确切要求，包括字数限制和提交格式？
2. confirm
释义：v. 确认，证实，批准
例句：I am writing to confirm whether the interview scheduled for next Monday is still going ahead as planned.
句意：我写信是想确认原定于下周一的面试是否仍按计划进行。
3. procedure
释义：n. 程序，步骤，手续
例句：I would greatly appreciate it if you could inform me of the procedure for applying for the student exchange program.
句意：如果您能告知我申请学生交换项目的程序，我将不胜感激。
4. schedule
释义：n. 日程安排，时间表，计划
例句：Could you please send me a detailed schedule of the summer camp, including the daily activities and meal times?
句意：您能否给我发一份夏令营的详细日程安排，包括每日活动和用餐时间？
5. conducive
释义：adj. 有益的，有助于……的，促成的
例句：I would like to know whether the dormitory environment is conducive to studying and whether there is a quiet study room available.
句意：我想知道宿舍环境是否有利于学习，是否有安静的自习室可用。
6. concerning
释义：prep. 关于，涉及，就……而言
例句：I have a few questions concerning the accommodation arrangements for the upcoming conference.
句意：关于即将到来的会议的住宿安排，我有几个问题。
7. prerequisite
释义：n. 先决条件，前提，必备条件
例句：Could you please clarify whether prior knowledge of programming is a prerequisite for this course?
句意：您能否澄清一下，编程的先验知识是否是这门课程的先决条件？
1. enquire about
释义：询问，打听，查询
例句：I am writing to enquire about the availability of single rooms in the school dormitory for the next semester.
句意：我写信是想询问下学期学校宿舍单人间的 availability。
2. with regard to
释义：关于，至于，就……而论
例句：With regard to the scholarship application, I would like to know the deadline and the required documents.
句意：关于奖学金申请，我想知道截止日期和所需材料。
3. forward sb sth
释义：转发给某人某物，寄给某人
例句：I would be grateful if you could forward me the application form and any relevant guidelines at your earliest convenience.
句意：如果您能在方便时尽早将申请表和任何相关指南转发给我，我将不胜感激。
接下来，我们用一道高考真题来讲解询问信的具体写作方法。
真题题目（2025年全国二卷）
假定你是校英文报编辑李华，外教Chris上个月答应写一篇介绍加拿大体育运动的文章。请给Chris写一封邮件，内容包括：
(1)询问进展；(2)提醒交稿时间。
Dear Chris,
Best wishes,
Li Hua
审题指导
本题要求以校英文报编辑李华的身份给外教Chris写一封询问信，询问他答应写的介绍加拿大体育运动的文章进展，并提醒交稿时间。核心任务有两个：一是询问文章进展，二是提醒交稿时间。
写作时需要注意以下几点：第一，收信人是外教，语气要礼貌尊重，不能给对方造成压力；第二，开头要自然引入话题，可以先表达对文章的期待，再询问进展；第三，询问进展时要委婉，可以问是否需要帮助或有什么困难，体现体贴；第四，提醒交稿时间时要明确具体，同时说明原因（如排版需要），让对方理解为什么需要按时交稿；第五，结尾要再次表达感谢和期待，保持友好的语气。
One Possible Version
Dear Chris,
How are you doing? I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to enquire about the article on Canadian sports that you kindly agreed to write for our school English newspaper last month.（开篇问候并点明写信目的，用enquire about自然引入）
Our readers are very much looking forward to your article, as they are eager to learn more about sports culture in Canada. I was wondering if you have had a chance to make any progress on it. If there is anything I can do to assist you, such as providing reference materials or clarifying the requirements, please do not hesitate to let me know.（询问进展，语气委婉体贴，主动提供帮助）
With regard to the submission schedule, I would like to gently remind you that the deadline for this article is September 15th. This is because our editorial team needs sufficient time for editing, translation and layout design before the newspaper goes to print. Could you please confirm whether this timeline works for you? If you anticipate any difficulty in meeting the deadline, please let me know as soon as possible so that we can make alternative arrangements.（提醒交稿时间，用with regard to自然过渡，说明原因并请对方确认，体现专业和尊重）
We truly value your contribution and believe your article will be a highlight of the upcoming issue. I would greatly appreciate it if you could forward me a brief update on your progress at your earliest convenience.
Thank you very much for your time and support. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best wishes,
Li Hua
亲爱的克里斯老师：
您好吗？希望您一切顺利。我写信是想询问您上个月欣然答应为我们校英文报撰写的关于加拿大体育运动的文章的进展。
我们的读者非常期待您的文章，因为他们渴望更多地了解加拿大的体育文化。我想知道您是否有机会取得一些进展。如果有什么我可以协助您的，比如提供参考资料或澄清要求，请随时告诉我。
关于提交日程，我想温和地提醒您，这篇文章的截止日期是9月15日。这是因为我们的编辑团队需要充足的时间进行编辑、翻译和排版设计，然后才能付印。您能否确认这个时间安排对您是否合适？如果您预计在截止日期前完成有任何困难，请尽快告诉我，以便我们做出其他安排。
我们非常重视您的贡献，相信您的文章将成为下一期的亮点。如果您能在方便时尽早给我发一份简短的进展更新，我将不胜感激。
非常感谢您的时间和支持。期待尽快收到您的回复。
您真诚的，
李华
Charlie's Version (174 words)
Dear Chris,
I hope this email finds you well. This email is mainly about the article on Canadian sports that you kindly agreed to write for us last month.
We’re all quite eager to read your brilliant work. May I ask how the progress is? Are there any sections where you might need additional details or encounter challenges? Meanwhile, I’d like to gently remind you about the deadline. Could you please finish and send the article by next Friday? As scheduled, the article will be featured in our school’s English newspaper next month, so this timeline allows us sufficient time for editing, proofreading, and formatting, ensuring it presents perfectly to our readers. We believe your insights into Canadian sports will surely offer our audience unique perspectives they’ve been anticipating.
We truly appreciate your support and dedication. If there’s anything—resources, examples, or suggestions—we can provide to facilitate your writing process, don’t hesitate to let me know. Looking forward to seeing your wonderful article!
Best wishes,
Li Hua
询问信的艺术在于“问得清楚，问得得体”。既要把需要了解的信息问明白，又要让对方感受到尊重和体贴，而不是被催促或被质问。掌握了这些高频词汇和句型，你也能写出一封既专业又有人情味的询问信。