An invitation for a reception Dear [Mr. Smith]: It would give [me/us] great pleasure to have your presence at a reception in honor of the Chinese delegation. The reception will be held in the [the City Hall], on [Tuesday, October the fourth]. Cocktails will be served promptly at [six] to be followed b dinner at [eight]. [I/We] sincerely hope you can attend. Let [me/us] know. Sincerely yours
親愛的[史密斯先生]: 如您能夠出席為[中國代表團]而舉行的招待會，[我(們)]將感到十分榮幸。 招待會定於[10 月 4 日(星期二)]在[市政廳]舉行。 點鐘]準時舉行[雞犬不寧尾酒會]，隨 [6 之在[8 點鐘]舉行[正式的'晚宴]。 [我(們)]期待著您的光臨。請提前通知您能否出席。