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06 道歉信
(2016年，全国卷III）假定你是李华，与留学生朋友Bob约好一起去书店，因故不能赴约。
请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.表示歉意；
2.说明原因；
3.另约时间。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
【答案】
Dear Bob,
I’m sorry to say that I cannot go to the bookstore with you on Friday afternoon. I have just
found that I have to attend an important class meeting that afternoon. I hope the change will not
cause you too much trouble.
Shall we go on Saturday morning? We can set out early so that we’ll have more time to read
and select books. If it’s convenient for you, let’s meet at 8:30 outside the school gate. If not, let me
know what time suits you best. I should be available any time after school next week.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
试题分析：题目要求写一封道歉信，就不能如约一起去书向 Bob道歉，使用第一人称和一
般现在时进行写作。写作内容包括：表示歉意；说明原因；另约时间。注意使用连接词，
使作文内容连贯。
亮点说明：范文包括了所有要点内容，做到了语意连贯。范文使用了宾语从句 that I have to
attend an important class meeting that afternoon 和 the change will not cause you too much
trouble；目的状语从句 so that we’ll have more time to read and select books；条件句 If it’s
convenient for you；省略句If not等，长短句结合，使内容更加丰富。1. 道歉信中开头段常用句式和套话
I am writing this letter to express my regret…
我写这封信是想表达我的遗憾……
I am writing to apologize for…
我写信是为……道歉。
I would like to give you my apology for…
我想……向你道歉。
I am very sorry to say that…
我很抱歉……
I must apologize about (not) doing sth…
对于做了/没做……，我必须道歉。
Please accept my sincere apology for…
请接受我对于^的真诚道歉。
I am writing to say sorry for…
我写信是想对……说抱歉。
I am terribly sorry, but…
我很抱歉，但是……
2.中间段：陈述理由+补救措施
陈述理由:
理由：I should have been able to attend your lecture, but due to the fact that something urgent
happened, I'll have to take the place of my mother to pick my aunt up at the airport, whose flight
happens to arrive on Saturday night. And it's the first time that my aunt has returned to my
hometown since she studied abroad several years ago. So I have no choice/option but to cancel the
appointment with you.
我本应该参加你的讲座，但由于发生了紧急的事情，我要代替母亲到机场接我阿姨，她的
航班在周六晚抵达，这是阿姨自从几年前去留学第一次回国。我别无选择只好取消和你的
约会。
补救措施：
1.I want you to know how bad we feel about it and to assure you that it will happen again.我想让你知道我们有多难过，我向你保证这不会再发生了。
2.I hope that this does not cause you too much inconvenience.
我希望这不会给你带来太多的不便。
3.It would be very kind( considerate)of you to give me another chance to do sth. I promise it will
never happen again.
你太好了，再给我一次机会做某事。我保证不会再发生这种事情。
4.If it is convenient for you, let's have another appointment to do sth.
如果方便的话，我们再约去做某事。
5.Would you mind if I change the appointment time?
你会介意我改变约会的时间吗?
6.By the way, can we have dinner together some time next week?
顺便说一下，我们在下周的某个时间一起吃晚饭好吗?
7.ls it possible that I make up for the loss by doing sth.?
可能让我做某事来弥补损失吗?
3.道歉信中结尾段常用句式和套话
Once again, I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.
我对于所造成的任何不便再次道歉。
Please allow me to say sorry again.
请允许我再一次说抱歉。
Hope you can accept my apologies and understand my situation.
希望你们能够接受我的道歉，理解我的处境。
I sincerely hope that you will be able to think in my position and accept my apologies.
我真诚的希望你能够站在我的位置想一想，并且接受我的道歉。
I want to let you know how regretful I am feeling now.
我想让你知道我现在感觉多么的遗憾。
I am sorry that I can’t… but trust that you will be able to understand.
很抱歉我不能……，但我相信，你会理解的。
模板①
Dear ________(对象),I am truly sorry that ___________________________________(道歉的原因).
The reason is that ______________________________________(介绍原因).
Once again, I am sorry for any inconvenience caused. Hope you can accept my appologies
and understand my situation.
Yours Sincerely,
Li Ming
模板②
Dear ________,
I am excessively sorry to say/tell you that ①______________ (直接表达自己不能实现先前
的 愿 望 或 约 定 ). ②Now, I am writing you this letter of apology to show my deep
regret__________ (表达歉意). ③Please accept my sincere apology__________(诚恳希望对方能
接受道歉). ④I fear you are displeased at _________(表达出自己的心情，并请求对方原谅).⑤I
hope you will understand me and excuse me for__________(过渡句). ⑥Let me explain(开始介绍
道歉的原因). ⑦The reason for my delay/absence was that _________(阐述自己当时的处境和
情况). ⑧I had no way out because ___________ (总结自己道歉的原因). ⑨Therefore it’s not in
my power to ___________( 希 望 下 次 再 次 实 现 愿 望 ). ⑩Naturally, I want to suggest
____________. I shall be glad if you will kindly write and tell me when and where
you____________(约定下次约会的时间和地点)
We may meet again and I hope to see you soon.
Sincerely Yours,
Li Hua
道歉信的优化策略
日常生活中难免会出现一些差错，如失约、损坏东西等。遇到这种情形，应及时写信致
歉，以消除不必要的误解，维系正常的关系。道歉信除应及时写之外，还必须写得诚恳，
歉意应发自内心，决不可敷衍塞责。再则，事情的原委要解释清楚，措辞应当委婉。
写好道歉信的关键在于措辞要朴实、委婉，语气要诚恳、真挚，解释要详细明了。例
如＂I’m excessively sorry＂、＂sincere apology＂、＂deep regret＂等都是致歉之词，这就恰
如其分地表达了写信人的真诚歉意。
道歉信通常包括三部分内容：1.表示歉意，道歉的原由；
2.出现差错的原因，提出弥补措施；
3.请求原谅。语言要诚挚，解释的理由要真实。
4.补充说明。客套话。
好的道歉信不仅会取得对方的谅解，还会增进彼此的感情。
假如你是李华。你和外教Christina原定于本周六上午一起参加＂中国传统文化日＂活
动。但因故你不能履约，请根据下面的写作提示，用英语给她发一封电子邮件。内容包括：
1.告诉她不能履约；
2.解释爽约的原因；
3.希望她谅解。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【必背范文】
Dear Christina,
I am Li Hua. I’m writing to apologize to you for not being able to participate in the ＂
Chinese Traditional Culture Day＂ activity to be held on the Saturday morning with you as we
planned last week.
To be honest, I wish I could join in the activity, but I am afraid I will not be available because
I was informed yesterday that I would have to go to Beijing for a contest on the morning of
Saturday. That is why I can’t go with you. I am awfully sorry for breaking my promise and I
apologize for any inconvenience it brings to you. I hope you can understand me.
Wish you a good time there.
Yours,
Li Hua1. 假定你是李华，上个月你和同学参加某海外旅行社组织的海外研学活动时遭遇了诸多问
题。请根据所给提示，用英语给该海外旅行社的负责人写一封投诉信，内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.说明投诉原因（行程安排紧凑、学习时长不足、住宿条件恶劣等）；
3.你的诉求。
注意：1.词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am Li Hua.
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
2. 假设你是中学生李华，上周星期三由于个人原因未能参加学校外教Claire 的英语口语课
考试，请你用英语写一篇道歉信，主要内容包括：
(1) 表示歉意并说明原因；
(2) 希望获得原谅和补考的机会。
注意：(1) 词数100左右；(2) 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：补考（make-up test）
Dear Claire,
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________
Yours sincerely,Li Hua
3. 假定你是李华，你的外教老师 David 与你约定每周六晚上一次口语课，但是你身体有
不适的症状，按照规定要居家隔离，因此，请你给 David写一封道歉信，
内容包括：
1.表达歉意；
2.说明理由；
3.提出补救方案。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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4. 假如你是李华，你和你的外籍好友Andrew约好了本周末去图书馆，但是你因为临时要
参加学校组织的“垃圾分类，全民行动”志愿活动而不能赴约。请根据以下要点给他写一
份道歉信。内容要点：
1.表达歉意；2.简要介绍活动内容和意义；3.另约时间。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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5. 假如你是李华，你约好昨天去公交车站接你的英国朋友Dylan，然后一起去公园。但你
却迟到了，他有些生气，没有等到你就离开了。请用英语给他写一封道歉信，内容如下：
1.认错，道歉，解释原因；
2.许诺以后一定守时；3.请求原谅。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Dylan,
_______________________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. Dear Sir or Madam,
I am Li Hua. My friend and I joined an overseas study tour which was organized by your
company last month. I’m writing to make a complaint about your service.
First of all, we had such a tight schedule that we didn’t have enough time to enjoy the tourist
attractions. Second, as students, we had hoped to see more American universities. However, we
spent too much time traveling. Worse still, the hotel rooms were in such a poor condition that we
had difficulty falling asleep at night.
I do hope you’ll apologize to us and some measures will be taken to prevent such things
happening again. I’d appreciate it if you could give me an early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】1.词汇积累
希望：hope→expect
更糟糕的是：worse still → what’s worse
措施： measures→steps
感激：appreciate→be grateful2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：My friend and I joined an overseas study tour which was organized by your company last
month.
拓展句：My friend and I joined an overseas study tour organized by your company last month.
【亮点表达】【高分句型1】We had such a tight schedule that we didn't have enough time to
enjoy the tourist attractions.（运用了such+a +adj.+n.+that引导的结果状语从句）
【高分句型2】I do hope you'll apologize to us and some measures will be taken to prevent such
things happening again.（运用了do强调谓语词，表达作者的强烈愿望）
2. Dear Claire,
I feel terribly sorry that I missed the English oral test last Wednesday. Now I am writing this
letter with the intention of expressing my deepest regret and sincere apology. Hopefully, you will
understand and excuse me.
The reason for my absence from the test was that I was occupied in hosting the International
Cultural Festival held in our school. Unexpectedly, it was not until 4 o’clock p.m. that the closing
of the festival came to an end, when the test had already begun. Given that I was responsible for
organizing the whole ceremony, the situation would have been a mess if I had left halfway through
it. I had intended to inform you in advance, but my phone’s battery was flat, which made the
matter worse.
I can assure you that such incidents will not happen again and would be extremely grateful if
you could accept my apology and give me a chance to take a make-up test.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【写作指导】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给外教Claire写一封道歉信，对上周星
期三由于个人原因未能参加英语口语课考试表示歉意并表明原因，同时希望获得原谅和补
考的机会。
【解析】1.词汇积累
诚挚的：sincere→genuine
目的：intention →purpose
忙于：be occupied in →be busy in
机会：chance →opportunity2.句式拓展
介词短语作定语变为定语从句
原句：The reason for my absence from the test was that I was occupied in hosting the
International Cultural Festival held in our school.
拓展句：The reason why I was absent from the test was that I was occupied in hosting the
International Cultural Festival held in our school.
【亮点表达】【高分句型1】Unexpectedly, it was not until 4 o’clock p.m. that the closing of
the festival came to an end, when the test had already begun.（运用了强调句型和when引导的
非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】I had intended to inform you in advance, but my phone’s battery was flat, which
made the matter worse.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
3. Dear David,
I’m indeed sorry to tell you that I won’t be able to attend the oral class this Saturday as
scheduled.
Recently, I’m not feeling well and required to stay at home according to the rules. However, I
am very fond of your classes and would like to make up for the lost lessons. So I’m wondering
whether it’s possible for the lesson to be recorded and if so, I may have the chance to learn and
review through the video.
Please allow me to say sorry again. I sincerely hope that you will be able to understand my
situation and accept my apology.
Yours,
Li Hua
【写作指导】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给外教老师David写一封道歉信，因自
己身体不适需要居家隔离而不能按照原定计划上口语课进行道歉，并提出补救方案。
【解析】1.词汇积累
确实、非常：indeed→terribly
喜欢：be fond of→be keen on
弥补：make up for→compensate for
机会：chance→opportunity
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句原句：However, I am very fond of your classes and would like to make up for the lost lessons. So
I’m wondering whether it’s possible for the lesson to be recorded and if so, I may have the chance
to learn and review through the video.
拓展句：However, because I am very fond of your classes and would like to make up for the lost
lessons, I’m wondering whether it’s possible for the lesson to be recorded and if so, I may have the
chance to learn and review through the video.
【亮点表达】【高分句型1】I’m indeed sorry to tell you that I won’t be able to attend the oral
class this Saturday as scheduled.（运用了that引导的宾语从句）
【高分句型2】So I’m wondering whether it’s possible for the lesson to be recorded and if so, I
may have the chance to learn and review through the video.（运用了whether引导的宾语从句和
if so结构的省略句）
4. Dear Andrew,
I have signed up for a voluntary activity themed “Trash Sorting, All Involved” and won’t be
able to accompany you to the library this weekend as planned. I feel terribly sorry and want to
express my deepest apology.
As you know, we students should spare no efforts in implementing the policy of garbage
classification. So, I seized this opportunity without hesitation. On that day, we will go to
communities to publicize the significance as well as methods of trash sorting and direct the
residents to accurately distinguish different kinds of rubbish, which will take a whole day.
Considering that, I’m afraid I can’t keep my word. Shall we put it off till next Sunday?
I am sorry for any inconvenience caused and hope you can accept my heartfelt apology.
Yours,
Li Hua
【写作指导】本文是道歉信。因参加学校组织的志愿者活动，而不能与好朋友Andrew周
末一起去图书馆，要求考生为些给Andrew写一封道歉信。
【解析】1.词汇积累
计划：plan→schedule
表达：express→covey
真诚地：heartfelt→sincere
希望：hope→expect
2.句式拓展句式升级
原句：I have signed up for a voluntary activity themed “Trash Sorting, All Involved” and won’t
be able to accompany you to the library this weekend as planned.
拓展句：I have signed up for a voluntary activity which is themed “Trash Sorting, All Involved”
and won’t be able to accompany you to the library this weekend as planned.
【亮点表达】[高分句型1]I am sorry for any inconvenience caused and hope you can accept my
heartfelt apology.(运用了过去分词作后置定语和省略连词的宾语从句)
[高分句型2]On that day, we will go to communities to publicize the significance as well as
methods of trash sorting and direct the residents to accurately distinguish different kinds of
rubbish, which will take a whole day.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
5.Dear Dylan,
I am writing to convey my sincere apology to you for not being punctual yesterday.
I was supposed to pick you up at the bus station at 10 a.m. But so careless was I that I forgot
to take the busy traffic into consideration. As a result, I unfortunately got caught up in a terrible
traffic jam and failed to arrive there on time. However, it shouldn’t be my excuse and you have
every right to be angry with me.
I promise that anything like this won’t happen once again. Again, I am excessively sorry
about what have happened. I would truly appreciate it if you could kindly forgive me and I will
definitely turn over a new leaf in the future.
Yours,
Li Hua
【写作指导】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作。要求考生向自己的朋友道歉，因为自己没有
遵守约定按时接他，并承诺以后一定守时。
【解析】1.词汇积累
表达：convey→ express
真诚：sincere → genuine
应该：be supposed to → should
非常：excessively→ extremely/very
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I am writing to convey my sincere apology to you for not being punctual yesterday.拓展句：I am writing to convey my sincere apology to you because I was not punctual yesterday.
【亮点表达】【高分句型1】But so careless was I that I forgot to take the busy traffic into
consideration.（运用了that引导的结果状语从句和倒装句，即表语前置时，用倒装）
【高分句型2】Again, I am excessively sorry about what have happened.（运用了what引导的
宾语从句）
