KEYS TO EXERCISES
Unit 1
Review Exercises
Ⅲ.1.taxes 2.lunches 3.Joneses 4.brushes,polishes 5.bulletin boards 6.Wednesday's 7.passersby 8.trade-ins
Ⅳ.1.Steve and Laura's 2.mother-in-law's 3.someone else's 4.applicants'5.Marthia's 6.days'
Writing Practice
Ⅱ.1.Please find out the reason.
2.We are sorry we cannot meet your present order.
3.Johnson will pay their accounts next week.
4.The meeting will be held on 30 June.
5.We are returning all the defective merchandise.
6.If Model 404 is not available,please substitute Model 606.
Ⅲ.1.I think there has been a mistake and would appreciate it if you could check the figures again for me.
2.Unfortunately,in the circumstances,we are not in a position to consider your proposal.
3.Unfortunately,we don't appear to have received your payment.As this was due three weeks ago,we would be pleased if you would settle the matter in the very near future.
4.You will get your order as soon as you give us the information.
5.Unfortunately,we cannot accept your proposal.
6.You mentioned that there were 3 witnesses to the accident.May we have their names and addresses?
7.Thank you for all the help you will give me.
8.If I understand your letter correctly...
9.Could you send us the statement by the end of next week?
10.We are sorry,but it will be at least June 8 before we can deliver the goods to you.
Ⅴ.1.A brochure giving complete details of our new delivery service is enclosed.Thank you for requesting this information.Should you have additional questions,please call us at 123-4567.
2.As we are unable to find a record of your order for rug shampoo,would you please send us a copy of your original order?As soon as we receive it,we will rush the order to you by special delivery.We hope that this will be satisfactory.
3.Our brochure,converting to the Metric System,is enclosed.
4.The Acme dealer who handles our clock radios in your area is J.Rogers,211 Main Street,Greenfield.
We are sure that he can help you.
5.Your X-L Pocket Calculator was shipped by parcel post on February 1.If you have not yet received the calculator,let us know by calling or by writing to us.Another will then be sent immediately.
6.We should like to order 4 dozen No.675 Marking Pens.If this product is not available or has been replaced by another pen,would you please let us know?
Unit 2
Review Exercises
Ⅱ.1.him→he 2.her→she 3.I→me 4.them→they 5.ourselves→us 6.me→I 7.me→I 8.it's→its 9.her's→hers 10.Your→You're
Ⅲ.1.Because Sam did not know how to use the Airlines Guide,he had many problems.
2.After listening to Mr.Benson's proposal and to Jack's arguments against it,I agreed with Jack.
3.Because the television repair shop is not open on Saturdays or Sundays,it is difficult to get my set repaired.
4.The problem for many dog owners is that dogs need to be taken for frequent walks.
5.You should handle confidential files carefully;you should not leave them on your desk.
6.I am considering a job change as I do not seem to have opportunities for advancement where I now work.
7.Many persons will be affected by the passing of the bill;they should check carefully to see if it will affect their status.
8.All accounting clerks should check the new regulations;they can get copies of the regulations from their supervisor.
Ⅳ.
Dear Evens,
Both the staff and I would like to congratulate you on your recent promotion to regional sales manager.No one could be happier than we that your years of hard work have been recognized.
At the same time,we will truly miss your cheerful presence.How could we not regret losing a colleague who has been as helpful and friendly as you?
Please accept our sincere good wishes for your continued success.We hope you will visit us whenever you can.
Sincerely yours,
Ⅴ.
Dear Mr.Taft,
Only an idiot would leave his car unlocked in New York City,yet thousands of cars are stolen every year because drivers not only fail to lock their cars—they even leave the keys in the ignition!
We know,Mr.Taft,that you would not ignore such a simple precaution.That is why we'd like to take this opportunity to advise you of another simple means of protecting your car—the Crookproof Cutoff Switch.
For only $ 19.95 you can now guarantee the safety of your automobile.By installing a Crookproof Cutoff Switch on your car,it will make theft virtually impossible.Because only you know where the switch is installed,you and only you can start your engine.Even a thief with a key will be stoppeddead in his tracks.
So don't delay,Mr.Taft.Lock your car,take your keys,and install a Crookproof Cutoff Switch today.For only $ 19.95,you will protect it for a long,long time.
Yours truly,
Unit 3
Review Exercises
Ⅰ.1.good,better,best 2.more forceful 3.any other 4.anyone else 5.most nearly accurate 6.all the 7.those 8.sorts 9.none
Ⅱ.1.larger 2.lowest 3.busier 4.highest 5.worst 6.less 7.more difficult 8.better,safer,more economical 9.most up-to-date 10.latest
Writing Practice
Ⅲ.
Dear Sirs,
Through the courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce in Tokyo,Japan,we have learned that you have been supplying the best quality foods all over the world,and we are sure that there is a large demand for various foreign foods in our country.We are writing to you in the hope of establishing business relations with you.
We are the largest food trading company in Japan,and have offices or representatives in all major cities and towns in Japan.We are already importing a number of foods from Europe and the U.S.A.and consider,therefore,that we have considerable experience in this field.
We foresee a bright prospect for your products in our market.We look forward to hearing from you and assure you of our close cooperation at all times.
Yours faithful,
Unit 4
Review Exercises
Ⅰ.1.angrily→angry 2.well→good 3.badly→bad 4.refreshingly→refreshing 5.suspiciously→suspicious 6.in just a few minutes 7.sold for not even $ 100,000 8.received nearly 200 orders 9.invoiced only 10.had sold hardly three
Ⅱ.1.less casually 2.had 3.surely 4.good,well 5.buy only 6.Most,somewhat 7.cautious 8.really 9.quickly and accurately 10.suddenly,confident
Writing Practice
Ⅰ.
Dear Sirs,
Would you please send us a copy of your catalogue and the latest price list for“Yongjiu”bicycles?We are very interested in bicycles both for men and women.
There is a considerable demand for bicycles in this city,where cycling has become very popular.Owing to the high price of petrol,it is likely that more people will use bicycles instead of cars.If the quality of your bicycles proves satisfactory and the prices are competitive,we expect to place regularorders for fairly large numbers.
We look forward to your early reply.
Yours faithfully,
Ⅱ.敬启者:
请告知贵公司出售的上等瑞士染料的最优惠价格,并请同时寄来样品,其质料力求精纯,色泽力求光洁。
本公司专门经营染料,营业数额巨大,如贵公司的价格与质料能令人满意,本公司将大量订购。
Unit 5
Review Exercises
Ⅰ.1.with 2.to 3.in regard 4.with 5.to 6.besides 7.at 8.among 9.off 10.All 11.with,with 12.to 13.of 14.to,with 15.from
Ⅱ.1.before 2.if 3.after 4.about,concerning 5.during 6.when 7.for 8.in
Ⅲ.1.on 2.up 3.at 4.of 5.to 6.up
Writing Practice
Ⅲ.
Dear Sirs,
We thank you for your letter of Feb.10,asking us to make you a quotation for men's shirts.
We are pleased to inform you that the goods you required are available at present.Enclosed please find our quotation sheet.Please let us have your comments.If the quality and prices of these articles meet the requirements of the market at your end,will you please send us your order at an early date so as to enable us to make the necessary arrangements for you.
From the experience we have in trading with the dealers in your district,we think it necessary for you to obtain import licenses for importing shirts from China.In order to save any unnecessary trouble,we think that we shall confirm your order after you get the licenses from your authorities concerned.
We look forward to your early reply.
Yours faithfully,
Unit 6
Review Exercises
Ⅰ.1.hung 2.lying 3.laid 4.were 5.set 6.broke
Ⅱ.1.During the drive Mr.Jay talked about the problems of traffic safety as the driver of the car broke the speed limit.
2.If I were you and if I were offered the job,I should accept it immediately.
3.The mystery story tells how the detective finds the body,discovers the motive for the crime,and exposes the killer.
4.After the job interview,Linda called me and asked for a letter of recommendation.
5.If this information concerning inflation is true and if prices continue to rise,salaries will not be ade-quate.
6.Open the shutters and watch the parade in the street.
7.Susan unlocked the office at eight,but the supervisor locked the doors at five.
8.Although the members of the union signed the contract,it was not approved by many of the members.
9.Mrs.Terry said that she needed my computer and asked that I used another.
10.I do not understand the instructions,and I want to get further clarification.
Ⅲ.
Dear Mr.Temple,
It is my great honor to inform you that you have been named Employee of the Month by the administrators of the Union Bank of Freeport.
Words cannot express our deep appreciation of your valiant behavior during the holdup on April 22.We feel strongly that your fast thinking and good judgement save the lives of your fellow employees as well as our customers,not to mention the thousands of dollars that would have been lost had the robber escaped.
In recognition of your heroism and the stress it must have created for you,we would like you to spend,as our guest,a weekend of your choice at Todman's Mountain Resort.In addition,we will be pleased to present you with a plaque commemorating the occasion at the staff luncheon to be held on Friday,May 10,at 1 p.m.
Thank you,Mr.Temple.You are a very special man.
Sincerely yours,
Writing Practice
Ⅰ.1.We are pleased to receive your order and guarantee that this order will be shipped without delay.
2.We hope this order will reach your quality standard so that we can receive your repeated order very soon.
3.The order you placed on Sept.25 is now being produced,and will be loaded next month.
4.This is our customer's urgent order,so you must guarantee the air shipment before Christmas.
5.Due to the lack of raw materials,I'm afraid we are unable to meet with your requirement for such a big order quantity.
6.Upon receipt of your issued L/C at sight,we will contact the shipping company immediately.
7.After receiving the 30% advance payment,we will arrange production without delay.
8.Due to the rise of labor cost and the fluctuation of RMB exchange rate,our profit margin now becomes very small.
9.We hope to receive your faxed sales confirmation with signature within 3 days upon receipt of our official purchasing order.
10.As regulated by the clauses in the contract,the airway bill,which was caused by your delayed shipment,must be borne by your side.
Ⅱ.The correct order:1,4,2,3,6,7,5
Unit 7
Review Exercises
Ⅰ.
Wholesaling
Traditionally the wholesaler acted as the middlemen between the manufacturer and the retailer.They bought their goods in bulk,with large quantities,and sold them in smaller amounts to retail traders.Though wholesalers do exist,the increasing sophistication of modern retailing leaves little room for them.Some have themselves become retail outlets in the last few years by opening catalogue stores.Customers choose the item they want from a catalogue either in their own home or at the wholesalers and the readypacked item is collected from the attached warehouse before supplied to the customer over the counter.
Ⅱ.1.We intend to spend the whole week in Beijing in order to visit all our customers.
2.We have such a very long waiting list for this model that we cannot guarantee delivery until next year.
3.They not only ordered five tons for immediate delivery but promised to order another five before the end of October.
4.We have decided to place an order for six month's supply,as the price is sure to rise next year.
5.Owing to the new government restriction,we have great difficulty in obtaining import licenses for leather goods now.
Ⅲ.1.If 2.though 3.as 4.When 5.but 6.even if 7.therefore 8.when 9.either,or 10.or 11.both,and 12.though 13.If,or 14.neither
Writing Practice
Ⅳ. We received your letter dated Dec.6,2014,which requested that you pay for the electric products under PO number 1112 in the D/A.
However,we feel unable to meet with your request because the terms of payment that we can accept is:L/C at sight,or D/P.
After we have established our long-term cooperation,we can renew the discussion of terms of payment.
Best regards,
Ⅴ.敬启者:
事由:汽车信用证
感谢贵公司3月19日的来信。我们很高兴获悉所订汽车下月即可装船。
根据合同条款,我公司已在孟加拉建设与发展银行开具第8341号信用证,金额150 000美元,以支付订购的10辆汽车。
收到信用证后请立刻装船。货物发出后,请电告我公司装运情况,以便我方联系保险事宜。
切盼得到货物装船消息。
您真诚的,
Unit 8
Review Exercises
Ⅰ.1.complex 2.simple 3.compound 4.compound-complex 5.complex 6.complex 7.complex 8.simple
Ⅱ.1.A free sample of Soapo Shampoo will be sent you immediately when you return the enclosed card in the postage-paid envelope.
2.Your order for woolen fabrics will be shipped as soon as we receive your check for $ 275.
3.We are sorry that we cannot ship your order for auto parts.Because of a fire in our factory,no orders can be shipped for three months.
4.We are sorry that,because of a fire in our factory,we are unable to fill your order for auto parts.We suggest that you order from Jones Supply Company until we are able to resume production.
5.Your order for paint will be shipped next Friday,August 9,by Mountain Auto Freight.
6.We are shipping a duplicate of your March 3 order for fabrics by air express on March 18.In the morning we shall continue to trace the original order that was shipped on March 5.
Ⅲ.1.Margaret,the assistant,is a pretty girl with an attractive smile and blue eyes.
2.Mr.Wilson asked me where the meeting would be held and whether I planned to attend.
3.Raise your hand when you have finished the assignment and then bring your paper to the instructor.
4.I want him either to take care of the matter or to transfer it to another sales representative.
5.The news reporter spent months with the presidential candidate in densely populated urban areas,in sparsely populated rural communities,and in heavily populated suburbs.
6.Our hotel can give you attractive rooms,low daily rates,and excellent dining facilities.
7.I should like to remind you that your insurance premium which covers both your automobile and your home,is now due and to suggest that you send your check for $ 375 immediately.
8.I finished the report by working both in the office and at home.
9.Mrs.Martin said that she would either pay the bill or return the merchandise.
Writing Practice
Ⅰ.
Dear Sir,
The materi als ordered under No.PD469234 arrived today and on checking them we discovered that they are not up to your usual high standard.
Every bookmark in the shipment is smudged,and some,like the enclosed sample,are unreadable.As these bookmarks are needed for our important new sales campaign,clearly we are unable to use them.And unless they are replaced immediately,the delay may result in some loss of orders.
We must therefore request that you print and dispatch a new set at once.In the past,we have always been most satisfied with your service,and we trust that such an incident will not occur again.
Yours faithfully,
Ⅲ.
10 May,2009
Derek Klein
Acme Printing Supplies Ltd.
Devon House 19th Floor
Tate Trading Estate
North Point
Dear Mr.Klein,
Order No.EPC/2146
I am writing to inform you that the goods delivered under the above order this morning are not what we ordered.
Our order was for 50 rolls of RS-22 paper,which,as we explained in our letter of 27 April,are required urgently by 16 May.If we do not receive the order in time,we will experience considerable inconvenience,which could lead to our not completing an important new project on time.
We must therefore request that you give this matter your prompt attention.
Yours sincerely,
(your name)
Project Manager
Ⅶ.
Dear Ms.Carson,
Your order No.09745
Thank you for your letter of 17 April regarding the above order.We sincerely apologize for the trouble we have put you through.
I have looked into the matter and have discovered that we did in fact dispatch the order to the wrong address.I have seen to it that your correct address has been entered into our computer.
In addition,you were sent 300 automatic eraser ribbons because the original order was misread.We have now dispatched 50 more eraser ribbons to you by air freight,which should arrive within a week.
I would like to offer you a special discount of 20 per cent on your next order with us,to compensate for the inconvenience.
Once again,many apologies for the mistake.
Yours sincerely,
Janet Lim
General Manager
Ⅷ.
尊敬的先生或女士:
我写信的目的是投诉客服质量问题。
今天早晨,我在你们商店打算购买床上用品,但服务员似乎对她们自己的聊天更感兴趣。她们不肯打开包装让我看看颜色和设计。我提出要见经理,也被粗暴地拒绝,声称他很忙,没空见我。
这是让人感到很不愉快的经历,甚至令我将来再也不愿到“顶级商店”购物。很显然,没有顾客的商店很难生存下去,而且会引起失业。因此你一定很想了解我的经历以便做出改进。
盼复。
您真诚的,
Unit 9
Review Exercises
Ⅱ.1.that—things 2.who—those 3.whom—the person 4.which—buildings 5.that—workshop
Ⅳ.1.who authorized the purchase of this equipment 2.that seem to irritate most people
3.what the outcome of the current negotiations will be
4.whoever requests additional information
5.who is our representative
Writing Practice
Ⅱ. If you are looking for something to light up your life,you can end your search quickly and successfully by visiting the House of Lamps.Here is where you will find the largest selection of beautiful lamps and lighting fixtures—at reasonable prices.
All during September you will find an economy price on every luxurious lamp and lighting fixture.For example,shimmering crystal chandeliers regularly priced from $ 95 to $ 995 are now on sale for $ 75 to$ 650.Elegantly styled table lamps are now available for 10 percent to 40 percent less than that you would expect to pay—or have to pay elsewhere.
If you wish,you can charge your purchase to any major credit card.We'll deliver them to your home at no cost to you.
We are open from 9 a.m.to 6 p.m.Monday through Saturday for your shopping convenience.Why not stop in today?You'll be glad you did—and we'll be delighted to see you.
Ⅲ.
敬启者:
毫无疑问,对于式样优美、款式优雅、色泽和谐、做工考究的女式服装,人们都会感到喜悦。这正是我们出口女士服装的特点。
我公司经营的女士服装,品种繁多。有美如垂柳的长裙、睡衣;有艳比玫瑰的旗袍、裙衫;有花团锦簇、五彩缤纷的绣衣、花衣、大衣、短衣;有富丽如牡丹、淡雅如幽蓝的罩衫、衬衫。艳而不凡,美而不俗,无论在选用衣料、设计裁剪以及一针一线,均经精心制作。
我公司长期以来竭诚致力于女士服装的突破与创新,获得了广大客户的交口赞誉,并取得了不俗的销售业绩。
前已寄上出口产品目录一册,谅已收到。请将感兴趣的具体品种见告,以便寄样报价。
您真诚的,
Unit 10
Review Exercises
Ⅰ.You can increase your business by writing more forceful letters.Business English Writing is the best guide to knowing how to write forceful letters.
Writing Practice
Ⅰ.D
ear Mr.Saunders,
Ms.Florence Creany,the business education chairperson at Sunnydale High School,has told me that you have an opening for a secretary.I would be most grateful if you would allow me to quickly explain why I believe I have the necessary qualifications for the position.
As the enclosed resume points out,I have had two years of shorthand training and transcription at Sunnydale High School and have developed a high rate of speed and accuracy in both shorthand and typing.In addition,for the last two summers I have had the opportunity to improve both skills as a full-time summer replacement at the main office of the Bank of Broward County.This experience also served to acquaint me with the daily routine of a busy office.I have enjoyed both my training and my work experience and believe that I can satisfactorily fill the position that you have.
I can begin work anytime after July 1.
You can reach me at 555-7235 any day after 3:30 p.m.May I have a personal interview at your convenience?
Sincerely yours,
Unit 11
Review Exercises
Ⅰ.1.them.They(or them;they)2.Industries,where 3.week.The(or week;the)4.clients.She(or clients;she)5.typist to 6.year.We(or year;we)
Ⅱ.1.lease.2.May 13.3.he? 4.she? 5.manager?...director?...coordinator?6.address.
Ⅲ.1.promotion!...you.2.surprise!...Beijing.3.help.Thanks! 4.it!...store?5.record!...achievement.6.this!(or this?)
Writing Practice
Ⅰ.
Dear Mr.Karl,
I just want to write to you personally to say how much we appreciate the unusually large order you placed with us yesterday,and to thank you for your continued confidence in us.
We have always valued the happy working relationship that has existed over so many years between our two firms,and shall do our best to maintain it.
Believe me.It is a great pleasure to serve you again.
Yours sincerely,
Ⅱ.
Dear Lorraine,
Congratulations!I just heard that you have been named Director of Marketing Services.You certainly have earned the promotion,and I join everyone else in wishing you outstanding success in your new position.
Fortunately,we shall still have the opportunity to work together—and I want you to know that you can count on my enthusiastic support.Best Regards!
Sincerely,
Ⅲ.
Dear Mr.Henry,
I'm very delighted to learn that you were recently promoted manager of the First Company.It must be a great satisfaction to have achieved a goal toward which you have been working for so many years.
Under your direction the First Company will,I am sure,go on to make a name for itself in business circles,and perform a great service to the community.
With my heartiest congratulations on your promotion and best wishes for your future success!
Cordially yours,
Ⅴ.
The Clean-Air Club
requests the pleasure of your presence
at a reception
in honor of
Jean Schneider
President of the Civic Service Club
to be held in the Lincoln Club
on Tuesday evening,October twentieth
at eight o'clock
R.S.V.P.
Secretary Office
Ⅵ.
Dear Mr.Wang,
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the ABC Company,we sincerely invite the pleasure of you to the reception on Saturday,Dec.the 31st,2015,in Dongfang Building from 8:30 to 10:30.
Your presence will be highly appreciated.
ABC Company
Unit 12
Review Exercises
Ⅰ.1.Jerry says that he will meet with us on Monday,not on Wednesday,to finish this schedule.
2.Mona suggested,therefore,that we try to standardize these specifications.
3.Justin does,nevertheless,expect a large turnout for the grand opening.
4.Mrs.Wang stressed the time-saving techniques of the software,of course.
5.Because Eric and Rhonda were using the computer terminals,we had to wait until one was free.
6.Mr.Janus,as you suggested,bought the microprocessor with the 48K memory.
(The term 48K refers to the memory capacity of a microcomputer that can store approximately 48,000 characters of data.)
7.Barbara will train you to use these keyboards,if you really want to learn.
8.Jordon is convinced,nevertheless,that the capital expenditure for automation cannot exceed $ 2.2 million.
Ⅱ.1.Mary promised to submit a detailed,comprehensive report by Friday.
2.We certainly agree that inventorying is a difficult,tiresome job.
3.Evelyn bought a modern,successful ice cream store.
4.The original warehouse is a run-down,shabby,old building.
Ⅲ.1.I saw table lamps and floor lamps at the home furnishings exhibit.
2.By 2013 air pollution laws will be very strict.
3.I heard Mr.Lee close the door,but I did not hear him open it.
4.We thought that we would receive the contract by July 31,and that we would complete the building by December 1.
5.David wanted to finish the work before five o'clock,but he could not do so because of the power failure.
6.Because he has worked late every day this week,he is determined to finish early on Friday.
7.Mr.Scott selected either Friday,July 10,or Friday,July 17,for the sales meeting.
8.She talked with Mrs.James,Miss Evens,and Mr.Ball before she made a decision.
9.It is a dependable,foolproof method.
10.Yes,I think I would like a new green car like that one.
11.My cousin,who graduated from the university last year,has an exciting new job in Washington.
12.Anyone who could pass the company's very demanding test deserves an A!
13.I think that your position in the board is not stable.
14.It was Jane's father,not her mother,who visited her recently.
15.The letter was returned because it was addressed to Springfield,Ohio,instead of Springfield,Illinois.
16.We hope,Mrs.Bell,that you will continue to be one of our satisfied customers.
17.The report that Mrs.Leslie submitted has been lost.
18.The beautiful,valuable,antique ring was on display in the shop.
Ⅳ.1.Several well-known speakers are in the program tomorrow,including Marcia Steinbeck(,)director of marketing for Panorama Tours(;)Adrian Welch(,)publisher of several magazines(;)and Jeffrey Ulster(,)senior designer for P&M Clothing.
2.Our warehouse is closed for inventory during the next two weeks(;)consequently(,)we cannot ship this order until April 20.
3.The Glynn Corporation has a virtual monopoly on these products(;)Hebner Industries has recently presented a strong challenge,however.
4.Ellen tried to do all that she could to save the Denton account(;)for instance,she developed a creative direct-mail campaign.
5.Yuri Urskoff is our representative in the United States(;)he has been selling food products for our firm since last spring.
Ⅴ.1.When I saw the advertisement for the sale in the paper,I planned to attend;for I thought there were many bargains advertised.
2.Many of the national parks are closed because of the drought;as a matter of fact,more parks are closed than are open.
3.Friday,July 1;Friday,July 8;and Friday,July 15,2014 are all possible dates for conducting the balloting.
4.No conjunction is used in this sentence to connect independent clauses;therefore,a semicolon is used to separate the clauses.
5.Our company produces many fine products;it has,in fact,a reputation for quality merchandise.
6.Mr.Scott paid his license fees before the due date,that is,August 1.
7.I cannot wait any longer for your answer;I assume that you are not interested in the job.
8.At the next meeting the president plans to introduce a new motion to raise dues by 10 percent.
Ⅵ.1.Mr.Daw dictated,“Dear Mr.Dun”;but his secretary transcribed,“Dear Mr.Fun”.
2.Many of the dividends came from large corporations:that is,General Motors,Exon,and International Business Machines.
3.Many large corporations—(or,)for example,General Motors,Exon,and International Business Machines—(or,)have paid dividends for many years.
4.I heard him ask,“Is Mrs.Hanna in?”
5.The directions for assembling the toy read:(1)read all of the directions before you begin putting the toy together,(2)check to see that the carton contains all of the parts,and(3)fit the numbered parts together.
6.“I do not think,”Mrs.Steele dictated,“that you want your policy to lapse.Therefore,I suggest that you send us your check immediately.”
Writing Practice
Ⅰ.1.We have decided that we cannot accept this offer.
2.Since we will lose a big contract next year,we must cut expenses.
3.If a retailer finds our shirts unsatisfactory,we should collect and replace them without delay.
4.Although we are losing orders to our competitors,we will not lower our prices.
5.Our sales are falling because our promotion branch is under-staffed.
Ⅱ.
Memo
To:All Staff
From:J.Mendels,Personnel Manager
Date:15 Dec.2015
Subject:Annual Leave
To help you plan your annual leave,I would like to clarify the company's policy as follows:
1.You should apply at least two weeks in advance.
2.If you intend to take leave longer than 14 days,you should submit a proposal on how your duties can be
shared by others.
3.We expect five rush periods next year,and we need to set a quota of leave for each,as given below:
Dates Maximum Leave
1 Jan.to 15 Jan. 5
5 Feb.to 20 Feb. 4
20 Mar.to 10 Mar. 6
1 May.to 10 May. 5
15 Dec.to 24 Dec. 2
4.Applications for leave during rush periods will be granted on a first-come-first-served basis until the quota is filled.
Ⅲ.
To:All Staff From:Betty Arthur,Fire Safety Officer
Date: Subject:Fire Drill
Following the recent fire drill,I find it necessary to remind you all of the following fire regulations:
1.Take the fire alarm seriously.
2.When the fire alarm is sounded,go to the courtyard immediately.
3.Do not go to the basement to collect your belongs.
4.Report to your supervisor.
These regulations are for your safety.Your cooperation will be appreciated.
Unit 13
Review Exercises
Ⅰ.1.The title of her speech is“Creative Planning for Executives.”
2.Thomas has worked for the company since 1984,when he was graduated from a business school.
3.After we meet with the manager of our Tokyo office,we will take a two-week tour of the Orient.
4.One of the articles that Maria suggested is“How to Own and Operate Your Own Business.”
5.By March 15 we expect to have all our employees in our new quarters in the Henson Building on Park Avenue.
6.The head of our benefits department,Benjamin,is now in Puerto Rico.
7.Our spring styles will be slightly delayed,but the brochures will still be available on time.
8.Among the sponsors of the television series are the manufacturers of Kleenex tissues and Westinghouse refrigerators.
9.Our conventions are held on a rotating basis.According to the schedule,next year's meeting will be in the South;the following year,in the East.
Ⅱ. The keynote speaker for next Saturday's dinner meeting of the Glenwood Civic Association will be Dr.Van,a former professor of psychology.The title of Dr.Van's speech is“The Need for Improved Productivity among Office Workers.”Admission is free to members.
Ⅲ.1.Next Tuesday Mr.Valdez will give export testimony at a hearing in New York.
2.When Dr.Franklin approves this purchase order,we will send the original copy to the Order Department.
3.Among the computer companies that have agreed to display their products are Apple,Wang,IBM,and Microsoft.
4.Francis X.Simmons,Ph.D.,is the director of the Training Department.
5.Full payment of all out standing premiums on Policy No.83-1334-8743 must be received no later than June 14.
6.The person who was named to chair the committee is William Carlos McKenzie Jr.
7.If your package weighs more than 5 pounds,then you should consider sending it by another method.
8.Governor Clay is scheduled to attend the fund raiser on Saturday,isn't she?
Ⅳ.1.If you would like to have two or three more copies of the brochure,just call me.
2.Territory A has the fewest number of sales representatives,6;B has 9;C has 16;and D and E have 22 each.
3.We asked whether the microcomputer could handle the records for all our 450 active patients.
4.The property at 575 45th Street is still for sale,but the owners have lowered their asking price to $ 95,000.
5.Although we wanted to rent office space at One Park Avenue,we found that the cost was too high at this prestigious address.
6.Only 9 of our staff of 17 telemarketing representatives have been with the company more than a year or two.
Ⅴ.1.On March 1st Mr.Horton left on American airlines for California for a 2-week vacation.
2.My check #475 for 27 dollars was issued on Aug ust.1st in payment of the monthly statement.
3.After August 31st John's address will change from 634 S.W.12 Month Street to 4101 2d Street.
4.Mr.Jas.Norman,Jr.will replace his father,Mr.Jas.Norman,Sr.as president of the company on 7/1/10.
5.Judy has worked as a computer analyst for Sta ndard Manufacturing Company for 7 years.
6.Our neighborhood grocery store is open 7 day s a week and has been in business since the fall of 1970.
7.I think St.Thos is an island in the Caribbean.
8.The cost of the new Smith Building on 5th Avenue will be 20 million dollars,and it will not be finished before the spring of 2002.
9.The Savings&Loan Co.lent Mr.Jones 20,000 dollars for 3 years at 8% interest.
10.Bill's summer cottage is 100 miles north ofthe city in the Blue Mountains.
Writing Practice
Ⅰ. This condensed report has the basic components of a report.The executive summary tells who charged the Task Force and what its mission was.The body of the report tells how the Task Force operated:what it did,how it obtained input from the faculty,and its use of experts.The recommendations by the Task Force are very specific and detailed.The summary of findings reaffirms the decision of the Task Force,discusses the benefits of having the proposed center,and suggests when it should be established.Finally,in the appendix,a series of attachments is offered that includes the Task Force membership,letters from faculty members at the institutions have teaching centers and how they operate,and suggestions about how the center will function.