给朋友写一封英语信不少于【实用20篇】

亲爱的朋友：

你好!我要衷心的`感谢你!

“朋友一生一起走，那些日子不再有，一句话，一辈子，一生情，一杯酒，朋友不曾孤单过，叫声朋友你会懂……”每当听到这首歌，我就会想起和你在一起的点点滴滴，你就像一盏灯，照亮我前进的方向;你就像一个指航标，指引我前进的路;你就像一把钥匙，打开我人生的大门。你是一座山，可以依靠的山;你是一片海，可以倾诉的海;你是一片天空，可以信赖的天空。

感谢——温暖的笑

我从小就胆小，晚上不敢独自回家，应为我总觉得周围有鬼，有坏人。一想起恐怖的画面，我就感到害怕。自从你给我那一个温暖的笑之后，我就不再害怕。

那一天，正下晚自习，我和你一起回家，到你家了，我恳求地说：“你送我回家吧!”你一本正经地说：“你都多大了，还让人送，你应该好好锻炼锻炼。”我终于禁不住你的“铁嘴铜牙”不满地说：“好好好，我自己回家。”然后你给了我一个笑，一个温暖的笑。我自己走在回家的路上，心里害怕极了，总觉得后面有人跟着我，我回头看了好几次都没人。每次，我想起你给我的那个微笑，我就不害怕了。就这样，我自己独自回了家。从此，我以后走夜路，总会想起你那温暖的笑，那让人感到放心的笑。

感谢—真诚的话

期中考试结束了，试卷发下来了，我一看历史考了82分，自己很满意，政治74分，较满意，我想：我对我较有信心的两门课都考得不错，那我非常有信心的数学会不会考100分呢?当数学试卷发下来的时候，我简直是大吃一惊，怎么回事，怎么刚考了79分，我顿时感到眼前一片漆黑，我看到我错的题，真是太不应该了，我真是悔恨当初呀!我闷闷不乐，上课注意力也不集中，心情简直是跌到了低谷，是你给我讲道理，安慰我，我这才从悲伤中走出来。

谢谢你改变了我，让我摆脱了胆小，谢谢你教给我人生的道理。

I do not like teamwork in most time. Because I think it is hard for the

whole team to hold the same view. It is a waste of time to argue with each other

then make a compromise. But recently I have really seen the great power of

teamwork.

Last week we had a play competition. Because of some reasons, we had not

decided the play two days before the competition. Our monitor called the actors

and actresses who had been decided together. Then they think about every plot

together. To my surprise, it seemed that everybody had his or her good idea.

They gave up their weekend to practice the play. Finally our team won good marks

and were given the opportunity to participate in the final competition.

Teamwork is really powerful. No matter learning in school or working in the

future, we have to work in a team sometimes. So, try to establish the spirit of

teamwork. It will surely help you achieve success.

在大多数时间我不喜欢团队合作。因为我认为它是困难的为整个团队持有同样的观点。这是一个浪费时间争论然后互相妥协。但最近我真的见过伟大的团队合作的力量。

上周我们有一个玩的竞争。因为一些原因,我们没有决定竞争前的玩两天。我们的班长叫男女演员曾决定在一起。然后他们一起思考每一个情节。令我惊奇的是,似乎每个人都有他或她的好主意。他们放弃了周末练习。最后给出我们的团队赢得了好成绩,参加总决赛的机会。

团队合作真的很强大。无论在学校学习或工作在未来,有时我们必须在一个团队工作。所以,尝试建立团队合作的精神。它一定会帮助你取得成功。

远方的朋友：

你好!

我是来自绵阳东辰二小的文与航，其实我是广元人。我今年10岁了。我长着一头乌黑发亮的头发，圆圆的脸上还嵌着一双炯炯有神的眼睛。由于我头发黑的发亮，朋友们都叫我“白头翁”。

我有很多爱好，其中我最拿手的是画画。有一次我在家里闲的没事干就拿出画笔，在纸上飞快地画画。没一会功夫许多张画就都出炉了，我心想：“把这些画拿去比赛一定会得奖的。”想着想着我高兴地手舞足蹈，不料画全被风吹走了。我说道：“真是乐极生悲呀!”

我家乡的风景美极了!有纪念武则天的皇泽寺，有千座佛像的千佛崖，大而美的明月峡等等……欢迎你的到来!

广元不仅风景美丽，而且特产凉面也很好吃!第一口如果入口欲化，第二口一定稍稍提醒你仔细咀嚼。第三口第四口呢，你能尝到油与面混合后的味道。欢迎你来品尝!

我介绍完了，我也想了解你。你愿意的话请尽快给我回信吧，谢谢!

祝：学习进步!

远方的朋友：

Dear Mr Li，

I’m very excited to write to express my thanks to you。 I am now a freshman

of Wuhan University， which I have been dreaming about。 Mr Li， I still remember

the days when you taught me English。 My English has been improved greatly

because of your creative work。 However， at one time， the pressure of

examinations， too much homework and the high expectations made me depressed。 I

was tired of the warning that if I didn’t do my best， I wouldn’t have the chance

to go to college。 Thanks for your encouragement; if not， I wouldn’t have

realized my dream。 And now I really understand you。 I wish more and more of your

students could go to their ideal colleges。 Are you still so busy? How I miss

you!

Hoping to hear from you soon。

Yours，

Li Hua

In the grave yard of Africa, there was an old gentleman that seemed just

like a normal garden, but yet it didn’t seem like it at all.

When the time had passed in order to make the world’s life come true, some

of the famous writers like Todd Marin were provided in the group’s mayor of

Pairs. It was an odd word, but also inside the effects of programming on a

website; I have a funny story.

One day I was going out on the road, I found out that I had left my wallet,

and so I had to go back and fetch it; after that I started away again. But I

found out that going on foot my feet was like very sour, then I had to go back

and ride on my bike. When I road it almost half way to school, I figured out

that my project was at home, I had to go back again; that made me exhausted, but

I prefer that way since my teacher is going crazy the past few days. I went home

and got my project, then I hopped on again; I knew that all of my stuff was

packed up, but my bike tires were out of air; at that time, I was full of anger

and stamped my feet.

I had to walk home and park it, after that I walked to school. When I was

walking and walking, I was wondering what time it was; since I had my watch on

my wrist, I know what time it is. But, when I just lifted my wrist to my face to

see what time it was, Ah! Time gave me the answer that: There was only two more

minutes until school starts!

I rushed to school as fast as my legs could carry me. When I arrived, the

teacher asked me, “Why are you so late?” I didn’t answer, the teacher gave me

extra homework, but it was just like usual. In the noon my dad didn’t question

me about it, and so I was safe.

It was a very funny story, and it was like that I had a very unlucky habit;

it was actually nothing to worry about since I got my grades up my schoolwork

was always finished in time, and so I had nothing to worry about anymore. It was

a very glad day.

But I just wish that life is better than this.

Dear Miss Li,

Im very happy to have you as our English teacher.

As the world is becoming a global village, English is getting more and more

important, so mastering English means we can see the world through a new

window.

My English is just OK and the two main problem in my study are that I feel

it difficult to learn words by heart, and that I often feel nervous when

speaking English. I really hope that you can give me good advice on how to

memorize new words. Another suggestion is to give us more chances to practice

speaking. I believe we can make much progress in English with your help.

Thank you!

Withbest wishes

Hua

Dear John,

亲爱的约翰：

Long time no see, how is your summer vacation? I’m really sorry for writing so late. I have been too busy at this moment. I am happy to hear that you have traveled to Tibet at this summer holiday. How I wish I could go there with you!

好久不见，你的`暑假过得还好吗?很抱歉那么晚才写信给你。这段时间我真的太忙了。我很高兴听说暑假你去了西藏旅游。我真希望我也和你一起去。

Let me tell you something about my summer holiday. My summer holiday is rich and colorful. My parents take me to Hong Kong. That’s a beautiful place. I buy a lot of funny things at there. Such as pretty dresses, cute dolls and the snacks I never eat before. I really want to stay there and never come back! In a word, I really appreciate the life there.

让我告诉你我的暑假趣事吧。我的暑假过得丰富多彩。我父母带我去了香港。那是个美丽的地方。我在香港买了很多新奇的玩意。比如漂亮的裙子，可爱的娃娃和一些从来没有吃过的零食。我真想待在那里再也不回来了。一句话，我喜欢那里的生活。

I’m really looking forward to your reply!

我很期待你的回复!

Truly yours,

Zoey

你忠实的朋友

柔伊

My mom is about 45 years old.She has long hair and very big eyes. She is a

housewife. She always helps me with my homework before she cleans the house and

prepares dinner for my whole family. She is really a nice and kind mother.

My mom is always very reasonable. All she asks for is for me to complete my

schoolwork. If I get a good mark on my test,she will be very happy. If I dont

do well,she wont get angry. She will encourage me to do better next time.

I love my mom,so I give her a hug when I get home,and tell her she is the

best mom in the world.

Dear Wei Fang,

I hear that you have won first prize in the English Speech Contest of Middle School Students, so I’m writing to give my sincere congratulations.

You don’t know how excited I was when I heard the good news. As your best friend, I am proud of you! Your pronunciation and fluent English left me with deep impression. It came as no surprise to me that you won the contest. Could you share with me how you improve your spoken English? Your experience will be of great help to me in learning.

I will be grateful if you can write me back and give me your advice. I am looking forward to your early reply.

Yours,

Li Hua

亲爱的__：

你好！

与你相处了一年，令我很快乐。我知道你一直努力地想做一个品学兼优的好学生。所以我要为你推荐一本书—《智慧背囊》。伏尔泰曾经说过：“当我们第一遍读一本好书的时候，我们仿佛觉得找到了一个朋友；当我们再一次读一本好书的时候，仿佛又和老朋友重逢。”是呀！读一本好书，就像交了一个朋友。

这本书里有100多个富有情趣、哲理深刻的小故事。如：“总统与小偷”说了柯立芝用一颗宽容的心面对他人犯下的错误，因为他相信那个小偷一定会走上正途的。柯立芝告诉我如果一个人对素不相识的人也能做到彬彬有礼，那么他就是世界公民。“抛弃仇恨，放下愤怒”说了黑人卿赖斯从小被外国歧视，经过母亲的教诲，使他不卑不亢，最后成了世界最有权势女人。卿赖斯告诉我人类要在竞争中求生存，便要奋斗。

夜幕降临的时候，一盏明灯、一杯清茶，在淡淡的香气中静静地看着《智慧背囊》如一缕温暖的阳光，照耀你人生的每一个角落，如一把智慧的钥匙，打开你心中的成功之门，如一位心心相印的朋友和你共同进步。

《格言》给你力量，愿《智慧背囊》为你插上智慧的翅膀，在蓝悠悠的天空中自由飞翔……希望这本喜闻乐见的课外阅读书目能开阔你的视野，提高写作水平，令你不断进步，如愿以偿！

祝：学业进步！

____ She is my good friend. She is a lovely little girl. Her eyes are big

and bright, like shining stars; She has a round face and a pair of lovely

dimples when she smiles. LAN LAN is very optimistic and always smiles. Whenever

I see her smiling face, I feel happy.

After school, LAN LAN and I often exercise on the playground. We like

running very much and often have running competitions. In a running race, I

accidentally fell down and couldnt help crying. Lan Lan hurriedly ran over to

help me and encouraged me to carry on the game to the end. I clenched my teeth

and tried to rush to the finish line. LAN LAN is waiting for me at the end.

Cheer for me!

This is my good friend, a kind little girl. She always gives roses and

shares happiness with others.

____是我的好朋友，她是个可爱的小姑娘。她的眼睛大大的，亮亮的，就像闪亮的星光;脸蛋圆圆的，笑起来有一对可爱的小酒窝。兰兰非常乐观，总是面带微笑，每当我看到她的笑脸，也跟着快乐起来。

放学以后，我和兰兰经常在操场上锻炼身体。我们很喜欢跑步，经常进行跑步比赛。在一次跑步比赛中，我不小心摔倒了，眼泪忍不住流下来。兰兰连忙跑过来扶我，还鼓励我要将比赛进行到底。我咬咬牙，努力冲向终点。兰兰在终点等我呢，为我欢呼加油!

这就是我的好朋友，一个善良的小姑娘。她总是予人玫瑰，与人分享快乐。

Dear (Bosss Name),

Thank you so much for seeing me yesterday. The interview confirmed what

others have told me - that (Company Name) would be a terrific place for someone

with my skills and interests.

I am convinced that I could make an impact and add value as a (job title)

in your department. As we reviewed my background, I hope that you came to a

similar conclusion. It was indeed a pleasure to discuss the opportunities with

you. I thank you again for the opportunity and look forward to our next

interaction.

Again, you can reach me (when) (Call time) at (telephone), or you may leave

a message on my answering machine, and I will return your call promptly.

Sincerely,

Dear Parents of students:

Hello!

New Years Day is approaching, the school staff to your way: "Happy New Year!" According to the provisions of the superior documents, our school New Years Day holiday date: January 1-3, 20__ (Sunday - Tuesday). In order to ensure the health and safety of students on New Years Day holiday, and in order to make students spend a meaningful short holiday, here, we hope you can cooperate with us to do the following work:

1. Students have entered the comprehensive final review stage this term. Please urge your children to do their homework and prepare for the final exam.

2. Please strengthen your childrens safety education. First of all, pay attention to fire safety. Now the temperature drops, the wind high dry winter, is the high incidence of fire, carbon monoxide poisoning accidents season, please strengthen the childrens fire safety education, do not play with fire, do not start fires, in case of fire and other incidents to learn to save themselves, to ensure their own safety, and timely dial 119 fire alarm; Secondly, pay attention to traffic safety. To consciously abide by the traffic laws and regulations, do not ride motorcycles, under 12 years old students are not allowed to ride bicycles, do not take no license, no license, illegal transport of vehicles, etc. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to the safety and reasonable diet of household gas and electricity, so as to prevent the occurrence of overeating, food poisoning and other harmful events.

3. Please ask the children to strictly enforce prohibition of drugs, alcohol and smoking, prohibit to play games in the game hall, prohibit reading and watching pornography, violence and other books, films and TV programs, prohibit to go to pornographic websites and do not play games for teenagers, prohibit to go to bars, karaoke bars and other game places. Parents, please strengthen supervision, nip in the bud.

4. Educate children to learn self-control, improve the ability of self-management and self-protection. Guide children to learn various safety skills, deal with illegal infringement, in order to timely carry out self-protection.

5. During the holidays, please encourage and support children to participate in community public welfare activities and improve their social practice ability. Should arrange the child attends recreational and sports activity appropriately and other quality education activity, instruct the child to deal with the relation of good recreation and study.

6. During the festival, our school leaders are on duty. Parents can contact us at any time if they need. In case of any special circumstances, please contact the school immediately.

The safety education of students holidays cannot be separated from the support and cooperation of families. Lets work together to ensure that children have a healthy, civilized, safe and fulfilling New Years Day holiday.

May your children make progress in their studies! May the whole family be happy and healthy!

你好！

此刻我们虽然不在一个班了，但在我心中，你一向就是我好朋友。

我常常想起以前的你，你发言用心，经常受到老师的夸奖；你爱帮忙同学（当然也多次帮忙过我），经常把学习用品借给同学用；你活泼开朗，经常在班会上表演节目，同学们总会给你热烈的`掌声……我为有你作朋友而感到自豪。

我常常回忆我们在一齐的日子。我们一齐上学，一齐回家，一齐做游戏，那时的每一天，我们就是多么快乐呀！

但就是，这个学期开学以后，你变了。我们在一齐时，你眉飞色舞地谈的就是电子游戏；放学时，你总就是说：“游戏厅里好玩极了，保你百玩不厌。”我不答应，你说：“没你，我一样能够去玩。”说完，你大步流星地向前走去。望着你远去的背影，我真为你担忧：然而迷上了电子游戏可不就是好事，你的学习下降了怎样办？果真，我的担心变成了现实：你上课不像以前那样专心了，老师提问你时，你张口结舌说不出来；你的作业了草了，有时甚至完不成了……你玩游戏像疯了一样，似乎没有游戏你就不能生活，学习完全被你抛到了脑后。我多次劝阻你，但你不但不听，还不耐烦地说：“游戏厅的游戏太好玩了，你不去拉倒。”唉，以前那个爱学习的你到哪里去了？

你记得吗？有时候，你没有钱玩游戏时，就请求我借一点钱给你。我虽然不想借给你，但当我拒绝时，你就生气地说：“你这个朋友，真不够意思，连朋友的忙都不帮，真就是太小气了。”我只好借了些钱给你。你十分感谢我，但不知怎样报答我。每次，我都诚恳地说：“你以后只能在星期天去游戏厅玩一会儿，就算报答我吧！”真的，这就是我的心里话，我期望你能把我的话记到心里，说到做到，慢慢远离游戏厅，好吗？

祝你身体健康，学习进步！

亲爱的小朋友：

你们好！

我是与你们素不相识的小朋友，我叫谭婷然，我的家乡是辽宁的朝阳，虽然不是很大的城市，但也是很繁华，我家的生活条件很好，有香喷喷的红烧肉，还有新鲜美味的鱼翅吃，更重要的是我们还能在宽敞舒适的教室里学习知识，在阳光下朗读课文，和的朋友地玩耍，想要什么，爸爸妈妈就给买什么，什么都有，我爱缝小娃娃、剪纸、折纸、做手工……我还是班上的学习委员和英语课代表呢！

可是你们呢？我从书中看到，你们中有的小朋友因为家庭很贫穷，一直上不起学，或者因为各种原因而缀学，就算是家庭情况稍好一些，上了学，也买不起书本和像样的文具，衣服也破烂不堪，这哪里是21世纪的人呢！喝着可乐，现在我们学校为了帮助你们，决定开展一个手拉手活动，为你们捐献我们不用的文具，把不想穿的或穿小了的衣服、还用完的书，都送给你们，只希望你们不要嫌弃它们，它们虽旧了，可却代表我们的一点心意，希望你们能收下它，最后，希望你们能够早些摆脱困境！ Hello!

I am a child who is not known to you. My name is Tan Tingran. My hometown is the sun in Liaoning. Although it is not a big city, it is also very prosperous. My family has good living conditions. And fresh and delicious shark fins. More importantly, we can learn knowledge in spacious and comfortable classrooms, read texts in the sun, and play with friends. What do you want? Yes, I love sewing dolls, paper -cutting, origami, handicraft ... I am still a study member and representative of English class in the class!

But what about you? I saw from the book that some of the children of you have been unable to learn because the family is poor, or because of various reasons, even if the family situation is slightly better, after learning, you can’t afford books and books and can not afford books and books and books and can not afford books and books and can not afford books and books and books and can not afford books and books and can not afford books and books and can not afford books and books. Decent stationery and clothes are also broken. Where is the 21st century? Drinking cola, now our school decided to carry out a hand -pulling activity in order to help you, donate the stationery we do n’t need to wear, and give you all the clothes that do n’t want to wear or wearing. Dont dislike them, although they are old, they represent our heart. I hope you can accept it. Finally, I hope you can get rid of the predicament earlier!

亲爱的外国小朋友：

你们好!相信你们一定不认识我吧!不过没关系，当这封信装在信封里送到你们的手上时，你就会认识我---------一个来自中国的男孩，我会让你了解一个古老的文明古国，拥有五千年历史的——中国。

华夏子女都自称为龙的传人，作为一名华夏子女，我感到自豪，因为我有幸生活在这文明古国，中国有许多名胜古迹，希望你们都能来玩，虽然你们不能马上来，但是不能眼观可以耳闻吧!

长城自古以来被人称为一条巨龙卧在了中国大地上，它的龙头在山海关，龙尾则在嘉峪关，全长6700公里动用了全国人口的二十分之一，才能完成这座举世瞩目的建筑，吸引着国内外的游客，被列为世界八大奇迹建筑之一。

秦始皇陵的兵马俑，也是我们中国历史的一颗明亮的星星，整个皇陵中的兵马俑就是一个地宫，里面有8000个兵马俑，有将军俑、铠甲俑、跪射俑、骑兵、武士、车兵(驭手兵士)弓弩俑、马俑，站在它们的上方，就象一个掌管兵权的皇帝，一声令下就可将一片荒芜踏为平地，有一种兵马其奔的那声势的场面浮现在眼前，使人身临其境。

如果，有人问我们孕育了我们祖先的母亲河是什么河，我们会毫不犹豫的回答：“黄河

。”正是这条神奇的大河，养育了我们勤劳智慧的祖先，也孕育了灿烂的文化。亲爱的外国小朋友，我们共同生活在这个蓝色星球——地球上。虽然人与人可能远隔万水千山，但我们相互依存，谁也离不开谁，我们应该象一个大家庭一样，互相爱护，互相尊重。

祝你们身体健康万事如意

灾区小朋友们:

你们好!

5月12日下午14时28分,四川汶川县发生了7.8级的大地震,在此之前,憨态可掬的的熊猫仍旧在玩耍嬉戏;洁白高贵的鸽子花绽放枝头;美丽的羌族姑娘展示着优雅的茶艺......地震,这重重的一击敲在脆弱的中国上,全国上下的心都在颤抖,都在滴血!

我看到了,看到了地震中孩子那双渴望生命的眼睛;看到了孩子们看到书那渴求学习的目光;看到了护士阿姨不畏艰险的舍命救孩子的坚定的眼神;看到了教师用双手掘起孩子生命那不畏的目光,灾区的小朋友们,虽然我们身隔两地,但我们的心永远是紧密相连的.这次的地震就如一场倾盆大雨,我衷心希望,在这次的大雨后,会有那耀眼的光芒.

地震无情人有情,虽然我不能来到现场进行援救,但我会为你们放孔明灯祈福,折千纸鹤祈祷,就像这首歌一样:"燃烧小小的生命在夜晚,为夜晚的路人照亮方向,短暂的生命努力的发光,让黑暗的世界充满希望......."这首歌就像一架投影仪,勾起了地震中无数感人的场面,不知不觉,眼睛已泛起了一层薄雾.我的耳边仿佛想起了温家宝总理亲切的语句:"孩子,一定要好好活下去!"我眼前仿佛看见了人民解放军叔叔翻山越岭,不畏艰难地开展救援工作;护士阿姨强忍着失去亲生孩子继续担着救死扶伤的天职;教师用他那血肉之躯抬起几十斤的钢筋混凝土.....我的心在那一瞬间颤抖着,是啊,地震并不可怕,只要我们众志成城,携手相助,就一定能够挺过困难的险阻.

灾区的小朋友们,你们让我懂得一定要好好活下去,你们让我懂得了生命是多么宝贵,是多么的脆弱.我应该珍惜自己的生命.其实,这次地震让我们懂得了人间真情,懂得了生命的可贵.一个人在不确定的生活下,更能磨练人的意志,让人变的更坚强.其实,任何事情都是有两面性的,就像鲁宾孙一样,要积极,乐观,向上的面对现实.

我也把我的零花钱捐了出来,虽然钱不多,但也是我的心意。

I have a new teacher.She is an English teacher,her name is Miss He.She is

young and beautiful.She is strict but kind.She often goes to work by motor

bike.But sometimes she likes piaying sports.Usualli she likes reading book.I

like my English teacher very much.What about you?

I like to eat different kinds of delicious food ， however， my favorite food

is dumplings. In my spare time ， I like to make dumplings with my mother . I

think home-made dumplings are more delicious than those in supermarket .My

mother knows I love to eat them ，so she makes dumplings at every weekend . I

prefer eating dumplings . How about you ?

____：

你好！

在虚拟的网络世界我们认识了，并成为了好朋友。今年寒假，我想请你来我的家乡——滕州来做客。

我的家乡位于山东省南部，滕，取自泉水腾涌之意，故为“三国五邑之地”我的家乡人杰地灵。家乡有许多名人如“科圣”墨子、“工匠祖师”鲁班、“三千食客”孟尝君、勇于自荐的毛遂、“布衣大师”刘子衡、“书画家”王学仲每一个滕州人都以他们为荣。

我的家乡有许多旅游景点，有千年古塔、墨子纪念馆、滕国古城、王学仲艺术馆、红荷湿地等等景点。其中最有名的要数龙泉塔。这座千年的古塔坐落在城东郊，荆河西岸。建于唐元和年间距今约有一千二百余年。千百年来龙泉塔饱受风雨侵蚀，如今仍然屹立着。

听了我的介绍，你一定会向往这里的，请到我们的家乡来吧！你一定能体验到我们家乡人的热情好客，善良淳朴。你也能目睹我们家乡人的文明有礼，俭朴勤劳，你更能领略到我们家乡的繁荣昌盛。

祝你生活愉快，学习进步！

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On New Years Eve, our class had a party. The atmosphere was good. It was

out of the ordinary from the very begining. The boy student from one bedroom

gave an unusual performance. We saw a boy named Li Xinmin turn off all the

lights in a sudden snap. Then with three resounding crow of a cock echoing in

the hall, the hall was again brightly lit in a snap.