商务英语写作

黄艳

目录

  • 1 Chapter 1 An Overview of Business Writing
    • 1.1 Functions of Business Writing
    • 1.2 Six C’s—Criteria and Techniques for Effective Business Writing
  • 2 Chapter 2 Structure and Styles of Business Letters
    • 2.1 Structure of Business Letters
    • 2.2 Styles of Business Letters, Envelope Addressing
  • 3 Chapter 3 Sales-related Inquiries and Replies
    • 3.1 Introduction to Sales-related Inquiries and Replies
    • 3.2 Sample Analysis & Sample Contrast
  • 4 Chapter 4 Order Letters and Confirmation Letters
    • 4.1 Introduction to Order Letters and Confirmation Letters
    • 4.2 Sample Analysis & Sample Contrast
  • 5 Chapter 5 Sales Letters
    • 5.1 Introduction to Sales Letters
    • 5.2 Sample Analysis & Sample Contrast
  • 6 Chapter 6 Invitations and Thank-you Letters
    • 6.1 Introduction to Invitations and Thank-you Letters
    • 6.2 Sample Analysis & Sample Contrast
  • 7 Chapter 7 Letters of Apology and Congratulation
    • 7.1 Introduction to Letters of Apology and Congratulation
    • 7.2 Sample Analysis & Sample Contrast
  • 8 Chapter 8 Complaint Letters
    • 8.1 Introduction to Complaint Letters
    • 8.2 Sample Analysis & Sample Contrast
  • 9 Chapter 9 Notice and Announcement
    • 9.1 Introduction to Notice and Announcement
    • 9.2 Sample Analysis & Sample Contrast
  • 10 Chapter 10 Memos
    • 10.1 Introduction to Memos
    • 10.2 Sample Analysis & Sample Contrast
  • 11 Chapter 11 Minutes
    • 11.1 Introduction to Minutes
    • 11.2 Sample Analysis & Sample Contrast
  • 12 Chapter 12 Job Advertisements
    • 12.1 Introduction to Job Advertisements
    • 12.2 Sample Analysis & Sample Contrast
  • 13 Chapter 13 Resume
    • 13.1 Introduction to Resume
    • 13.2 Sample Analysis & Sample Contrast
  • 14 Chapter 14 Letters of Application
    • 14.1 Introduction to Letters of Application
    • 14.2 Sample Analysis & Sample Contrast
Sample Analysis & Sample Contrast

Objectives of Learning Module 3.2 

  1. Sample Analysis

     

  2. Sample Contrast

     

  3. Writing Practice

 

More samples of Inquiry Letters

Ask for personal advice

Answer a request for information on a product or service

Give general advice

Request a copy of an official document

Request a response to a survey or questionnaire

Request an explanation for a denial of credit

Request application materials for admission to college

Request confirmation of receipt of earlier mailings

Request estimates or bidsRequest information

Request information about an applicant

Request information from a government agency

Request samples or information about products or services

Respond to an inquiry about products or services

Thank someone for an inquiry

Thank someone for information

Use networking in a job searchWrite a letter in a job search


After Class Exercises of Chapter 3 

Please choose one of the two exercises:

  1. Work in pairs and write an inquiry according to the given Chinese within half an hour.

    敬启者：
    纽约的琼斯&史密斯公司告知我们，贵方是各类棉布床单的出口商。请贵方寄给我们各类床单的详细资料，包括型号、颜色和价格。
    报价时，请说明你方的支付条件和就每种产品购买量不少于200打所能给予的折扣。所报的价格应包括保险和到利物浦（目的港）的运费。

    我们是当地最大的纺织品经销商，相信如果你们的产品质优价廉，其市场前景将会令人满意。

    如能尽早回复，我方不胜感激。

     

  2. Work in pairs and write a reply letter according to the given Chinese.

    敬启者：
    感谢你公司8月1日寄来的询价单，该函及所附的样品均已收悉。根据对该样品检验的结果，我们向你公司保证，我公司能够制造与该样品相同型号与品质的产品。
    基于你公司每年100,000双的需求量，我方报盘如下：
    价格：CIF大连每双25美元
    包装：塑料袋，外包装纸板箱
    支付：即期的不可撤销的保兑信用证
    交货：收到订单后的90天内
    我们可向你公司保证，此种价格是基于上述数量的最低价。其他技术性事项可参阅我公司的商品手册。
    希望尽早收到你方订单。
    诚挚问候。

    附件：商品目录一本