参考答案和解析
正确答案:
January 15, 2004
Dear Xiao Feng,
①Thank you very much forinviting me to your birthday party, but I am very sorry that I will not be able to attend it.
②Several days agoI promised you that I wouldattend your birthday party, but I had not imagined that I would haveso much reading and assignment to do this week. ③Furthermore, I am informed that there will be an exam next Monday. ④This means I have to work overtimethroughout this week. ⑤It is a pity that I can’t go to your party. ⑥I hope you will understand me and excuse my absence.⑦I hope your party is a success and I wish you a happy birthday!
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
解析:
①道歉的事由
②③表明事由的原因
④⑤意外事情带来的后果
⑥道歉信常用结束用语
⑦给予对方生日祝福