在西方，得知朋友訂婚、結婚、生孩子、升職都要寫信祝賀。祝賀信如同一般的簡短書信，可長可短，格式上無特別的要求，但書寫時應做到真誠、自然、親切動人。內容上可盡情發揮。由于在考研英語小作文中有可能會考到這方面的內容，所以現在給大家提供這些內容以供參考。

1、賀生日 Congratulations on a birthday
Dear Babs: 

So you're a year older today —— or don't you want to be reminded? Anyway, congratulations and best wishes. 

If you feel like holding a celebration, will you let me take you to dinner and the movies, as a sort of birthday treat? You name the day. And in the mealtime, many happy returns! 

Cordially, 

Tom
親愛的巴博斯：
　　今天您又大了[一歲]了，您不喜歡別人這樣對你講嗎？但不管怎樣，我得向您祝賀，表示美好的祝愿。 　　
　　如果您對慶賀有雅興的話，我想請您吃飯，或看電影，作為祝賀您生日的款待。請定個日期，同時，祝您幸福愉快！

2.、祝賀朋友大學畢業 Congratulations on graduation
Dear Mr. Li: 

I learned from Wang Ying that you were graduated with high honors from Huabei University yesterday. I can well imagine how proud of you your parents are now, who have been anxiously hoping to witness your brilliant success. As I understand, you will continue studies in the United States soon. I wish you greater success in your studies and research work. 

With best wishes.

Yours sincerely, 

Tom
親愛的李先生：
　　從王英處得悉你以優異的成績畢業于華北清華大學，我可以想像，你的父母現在是怎樣地引以為榮。他們一直殷切地希望你獲得輝煌的成就。我聽說你不久要到美國去繼續深造。預祝你在學習和研究工作上取得更大的成就。

3.、祝賀朋友在運動會上獲勝 Congratulations on winning a game
Dear Jerry: 

Mother sent me the clippings about your success at the swimming meet. Naturally, I am not surprised at all, but I thought I'd just say “Congratulations” where are going to find room for another silver cup? Some of our girls may be going up to the Tri-State meet. If the tape unrolls straight, and there I shall expect to see you win again. 

When we're all home for Thanksgiving vacation, we'll have to hold a real celebration. 

Your one-time swimming rival.
親愛的瑪麗：
　　媽媽把你在游泳運動會上獲勝的剪報寄給了我。當然，我一點也不感到吃驚；但是，我覺得還是應當向你祝賀。你哪里去找到爭取另一個銀杯的機會呀？
　　如果能獲得順利批準，我們當中的一些姑娘可能要去參加三州運動會。在那里，我希望能看到你再次獲勝。
　　你從前的游泳對手

4.、祝賀新年 A letter extending New Year greetings
Dear Mr. Barton: 

As the New Year is quickly approaching, I take this opportunity to send my greetings and best wishes to you for 2005. 

I hope that the coming year will bring a further increase in exchange of culture between our two countries and we look forward to continued friendly relations with you. 

Yours faithfully, 

Tom
親愛的巴頓先生：
　　值此2005年即將到來之際，我謹向你致以最良好的祝愿和問候。
　　我希望，在新的一年里我們兩國之間的文化交流有進一步的增加，并希望我們與你們之間的友好關系繼續下去。