要写出好的书面表达，对各种文体的熟悉是不可缺少的，便条是《PETS-2级考试大纲》规定的文体。

便条：
便条格式与书信类似，但称呼不用加客套语dear,除非对年长者，结尾直接署上自己的名字。
请假条也属便条范围。
典型例文1：(便条)
Dear Mr Eric,
I came to see you this morning but it so happened that you were out. So I have to leave this note to you.
I’m so glad to tell you that after raining so many days, it is said to be fine this Sunday. Therefore some of my friends and I have decided to go for an outing. We’ll meet at the gate of the Forest Park at 8:30 a.m. Then we’ll go climbing and have some games. We’ll have a picnic. In the afternoon we’ll go boating in the river nearby. If possible, we’ll go to pick some wild fruits. I’m sure we’ll take some photos, too. Will you join us? We’ll be very happy if you will. Ring me up before 5 p.m., please.Yours,典型例文2：(请假条): Wang GangDear Mr. Du,I’m sorry to tell you that I can’t go to school today. I’ve caught a cold because I went swimming yesterday. This morning I had a headache and had a fever. The doctor advised me to stay in bed for two days. Now I’m writing to you to ask for two days’ sick leave.Yours respectfully,