Complete this letter of Inquiry. Choose the words and word combinations from the box. Translate the letter.

We hope to receive your reply soon. 25 June 2013 Sales Manager Dear

Ref Subject Yours faithfully Please let us THOMAS & CO. LTD

 

 

1) __________

Regrent Street 435

London W. I.

 

2) __________: DS/RC

3) __________

The Krakatau Steel Engineering Co.

Cilegon

West Java

 

4) __________ Sir or Madam,

5) __________: Request for Catalogue

We saw your advertisement in the “Metal Worker” a few days ago and interested in your steel products.

6) __________ have the details of your product together with the sample, terms of payment and the price list. If the quality is satisfactory and the terms are reasonable, we will place a large order soon. Could you give us details of discount and the fastest delivery terms.

7) __________

 

8) __________,

 

Mr. John Lennon

9) __________

READING

TEXT 3

Skim the text to grasp the general idea. Decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

1) Business letters are more formal than business emails.

2) Abbreviated forms are not used in emails.

3) You can always start your email with “Hello”.

4) Only related information should be included into your reply.

Business emails are generally less formal than business letters. Business emails written to colleagues are generally direct and ask for specific actions to be taken. It is important to keep your business emails short. Here are both formal and informal email examples, as well as important points to remember when writing business emails in English.