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Dear Mr.Smith，

It would give me great pleasure to have your presence at a reception in honor of the Chinese delegation.

The reception will be held in the City Hall，on Tuesday，October 4th.Cocktails will be served promptly at 6 p.m.to be followed by dinner at 8 p.m.

I sincerely hope you can attend.Let me know.

Sincerely yours，

【解析】写这封邀请信时，要注意将事由、时间、地点及活动安排明确告诉对方，并诚挚希望对方能够参加。写作时注意in honor of“为了向……表示敬意”的用法。