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新编商务英语应用文写作
1.6.2.2.3 Sample 3 Specific inquiry
Sample 3 Specific inquiry

Dear Sirs,

We are a global company that mainly focuses on North American Market.

We have large demand for the supply of 80,000 yards Brown Corduroy per month, whose sample is enclosed to show you the shade and quality we required.

Please send us your best price and delivery date so we can offer the products to our clients. If your price is competitive, we will place large orders with you.

Appreciate your immediate response on the above and hope we will be in business cooperation in near future.

Look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best Regards,

Alex Smith

Hioma Limited.

Notes:

1. corduroy: a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton灯芯绒,绒布

2. shade: a quality of a given color that differs slightly from a primary color 色调

3. delivery date: 发货期

4. The writing steps of making a specific inquiry:

Paragraph One: identifying the reference, making self-introduction

Paragraph Two: stating the purpose of the letter

Paragraph Three: making a general inquiry, emphasizing the most important terms concerning the transaction

Paragraph Four: closing the letter