根据考研英语大纲要求，小作文主要考查考生进行一般性应用文写作的能力。应用文的类型包括私人和公务信函、备忘录、报告、通知等。其中书信类应用文是历年考研英语考试的考查重点。而从共性上来看，大部分书信类应用文体现的交际目的是交流自己因某事物产生的某种情绪，重在阐述情绪衍生的相应行为。

　　一、交流欣喜或感动

　　1)It is a delight to do sth.

　　例：很高兴你们成为我们的校友。

　　It is a delight to have you as our schoolmates.

　　2)Undoubtedly, ....gives me much delight/ happiness/ gladness/ joy.

　　例：毫无疑问，你们的到来让我很高兴。

　　Undoubtedly, your coming gives me much gladness.

　　3)I wish to heartily congratulate you on sth.

　　例：我想对你考试取得的优异成绩表示真心祝贺。

　　I wish to heartily congratulate you on your excellent exam results.

　　4)I appreciate the time and efforts you extended on...

　　例：我很感激你投入时间和精力减轻我的心理痛苦。

　　I appreciate the time and efforts you extended on alleviating my mental sufferings.

　　二、交流喜欢、感兴趣

　　1)I have a great passion for ...

　　例：我对开创自己的企业充满兴趣。

　　I have a great passion for creating my own business.

　　2).....holds strong attraction for me.

　　例：在你的学校进一步学习对我有强大的吸引力。

　　Pursuing further study in your university holds strong attraction for me.

　　3)I can’t wait to / don’t hesitate to recommend to you .....

　　例：我忍不住向你推荐这部电影。

　　I can’t wait to recommend to you this film.

　　4)I would like to know whether I can obtain the opportunity to ...

　　例：我想知道我是否能拥有在贵校学习的机会。

　　I would like to know whether I can obtain the opportunity to study in your school.