问答题 You are supposed to hand in your term paper to Professor Smith for the American History Course on Thursday. But you are two days late. Write a note to him to apologize and explain why you didn't give him your work on time.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness.

【正确答案】
April 22,2012

Dear Professor Smith,
I am deeply sorry that I was unable to hand in the term paper for the American History Course this Thursday. I had a fever that day and I went to see a doctor. So I couldn't come to school. Now I have finished my assignment. I do hope you can forgive me for my delay in handing in the assignment.
Sincerely yours,
Christine
【答案解析】[解析] 你没能在周五交给史密斯教授你的学期论文，要给他写一封便条式的致歉信，解释为何没能按期交作业的原因。内容要点：1)说明迟交作业的原因，表达歉意；2)希望得到教授谅解，并允许及时补交。内容无需复杂，简单为好。便条结束时应有致敬和签名。称谓的写法应简洁。
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