【一】
1、贺生日 Congratulations on a birthday
Dear Babs:
So you're a year older today —— or don't you want to be reminded? Anyway, congratulations and best wishes.
If you feel like holding a celebration, will you let me take you to dinner and the movies, as a sort of birthday treat? You name the day. And in the mealtime, many happy returns!
Cordially,
Tom
亲爱的巴博斯：
今天您又大了[一岁]了，您不喜欢别人这样对你讲吗?但不管怎样，我得向您祝贺，表示美好的祝愿。
如果您对庆贺有雅兴的话，我想请您吃饭，或看电影，作为祝贺您生日的款待。请定个日期，同时，祝您幸福愉快!
【二】
亲爱的玛丽：
妈妈把你在游泳运动会上获胜的.剪报寄给了我。当然，我一点也不感到吃惊;但是，我觉得还是应当向你祝贺。你哪里去找到争取另一个银杯的机会呀?
如果能获得顺利批准，我们当中的一些姑娘可能要去参加三州运动会。在那里，我希望能看到你再次获胜。
你从前的游泳对手
(4) A letter extending New Year greetings (祝贺新年)
Dear Mr. Barton:
As the New Year is quickly approaching, I take this opportunity to send my greetings and best wishes to you for 2005.
I hope that the coming year will bring a further increase in exchange of culture between our two countries and we look forward to continued friendly relations with you.
Yours faithfully,
Tom