(4)信的正文

　　信的正文是信的主體部分，一般在呼語下面空兩行開始寫，每段的第一行都要空一個字母，正文部分既要內容完整，條理清楚，又要注意必要的禮節。

　　(5)結束語和謙稱

　　在信的結尾處發信人對收信人往往使用一種謙稱。這部分寫在正文下面一至兩行處，一般在信紙中間或偏右的地方寫起，首字母要大寫，末尾用“，”。常用謙詞有：

　　Yours truly, Truly yours, Faithfully yours, Yours faithfully, Respectfully yours, Yours respectfully, Yours lovingly, Yours, Yours ever等。

　　(6)發信人簽名

　　信末的簽名一般低于結束用語一至兩行，從信紙中間偏右的地方寫起。一般要簽全名，除非是自己十分熟悉或親密的人。有時，還要寫上發信人的職務或頭銜。

　　另外，有時信中還有附件，這時要在信的左下角注明Encl(enclosure)或Enc.，如：

　　Enc. Drive License附駕駛執照

　　如果在寫完信后，又有需要補充的內容，可在左下方寫P. S. (postscript) 。

　　二、英文書信實例

　　1.求職申請信要寫明你要申請的工作或職務，你的學歷、能力或你的特長。求職申請信的寫作要做到簡單、明了，要用簡潔的語言清楚地反映你的才能、成績、經歷。申請信主要用于申請入學、學術交流等。這類信件應寫明本人的意愿、申請的理由。求職申請信的常用句型有：

　　①I’d like to apply for the job (post, position) advertised...

　　②In answer to your advertisement, I wish to apply for...

　　③I have had the experience of...

　　④I am very interested in (keen on) ...

　　⑤I shall be much obliged if you will give me an opportunity for interview...

　　⑥I am writing to you to apply for admission to your university to pursue my Ph. D. Degree.

　　[例1]Graduate School of Stanford University

　　Stanford University

　　P. O. Box 616

　　U. S. A

　　May 12, 2002

　　Foreign Affairs Office

　　Beijing University

　　Beijing, P. R. China

　　Dear Sirs,

　　I am a post�瞘raduate student at the Graduate School of Stanford University. I focus my studies on Chinese culture. Upon graduation, I would like to come to your university as an English instructor or tutor.

　　I have been studying the Chinese Language and culture for the past two years in Stanford. I would like to continue my studies in China as an English instructor. In addition to my extensive educational background, I have computer and baseball coaching experience, which may also be of benefit to your university.

　　Enclosed is a resume concerning my educational background.

　　I look forward to your reply.

　　Sincerely yours，

　　John Smith

　　[例2]

　　English Department

　　Beijing University

　　Beijing, China

　　Feb. 16, 2002

　　The Graduate School

　　Hawaii University

　　P. O. Box 135

　　Dear Sir，

　　My name is Gao Ying. I was enrolled in English Department of Beijing University in 1994. During my four years of study, I was a top student, and received good grades in all my courses. After my graduation, I continued to study in American literature and obtained my M. A. degree in 2001.

　　With a view to further studies, I am writing to you to apply for admission to your university to pursue my Ph. D. in the field of world literature.

　　Thank you very much for your consideration. I am looking forward to hearing from you.

　　Sincerely yours,

　　Gao Ying