1) Our whole experience is at your service. We hope you will make use of it.
2) We think we have covered every point of your enquiry. If not, please do not hesitate to write to us again. It will be a pleasure to give you an immediate reply.
3) We should appreciate the opportunity of showing you how efficiently we can serve you.
4) The enclosed catalogue will give you all the essential facts about our lines, but it cannot answer all your personal questions. It will be a pleasure for us to do that if you will write to us.
5) You may rely on us to give your requirements immediate attention.
6) We are sure that these goods will meet your requirements, and we look forward to your first order.
7) We will hold a quantity in reserve for you, as we feel sure you would not wish to miss such an opportunity.
8) We look forward to the pleasure of serving you.
9) An early reply would help us to help you.
10) If you think our offer meets your requirements, please let us have your order at an early date, as supplies are limited.
11) As we execute all orders in strict rotation, we strongly advise you to order early.
12) Our services are at your disposal.
IX. Read the following letters. Mind their structure and the clichés. Translate them into Russian
Letter 1:
| Dear Sirs
You will be interested to hear that we have been able to obtain[22] a further supply of Brazilian coffee of the same quality as that we supplied you with last year. The total consignment is only 10,000 kg., and we are pleased to offer it to you at 60p per kg. With the increases in freight charges which become effective next month, the next consignment will be rather dearer, so we recommend you to take advantage of this offer, which is firm for five days only, and to telex your order without delay.
Yours faithfully
<Signature>;
|
Letter 2:
| Dear Sirs
Messrs. Hankinson and Co. of Towgate St., with whom we have been doing
business for a number of years, have informed us that you will probably be
replenishing your stocks[23] of French white wines in the near future.
You will already know that we had an exceptionally good season in 1973, and
that the fine quality of our white vintages of that year is renowned both in your
country and in ours.
We are now shipping these wines, and would be very glad to welcome you as
customers. Our full export price-list is enclosed, but we would like to draw
your attention particularly to our
White Bordeaux @ £60.00 per gross bottles, and
Saulerne @ £70.00 ” ” ”
These wines have always sold very well in Britain, and the prices quoted above
for bulk purchase will enable you to sell at highly competitive prices, while
obtaining a good margin of profit.
We will be pleased to supply you with a first order against settlement within 30
days of date of invoice, and with 2½% discount. Immediate shipment from
Bordeaux is guaranteed.
We advise you to place your order promptly, since we expect considerable
response from other foreign customers to this special offer.
Yours faithfully
<Signature>;
|
Letter 3:
| Dear Sir or Madam
On 1 June this year we are moving to larger and more modern premises at nos. 50-55 Oxford Street. Our business has grown so considerably in recent years that we can no longer provide our customers with the service we are used to giving them in our present building.
In view of this move we are selling off our entire stock at greatly reduced prices to save us the trouble and expense of packing and removal. Come and visit us any day next week. The sale will last for 7days only – less if stocks are cleared sooner. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to obtain real bargains: reductions range from 15% to 30%, while certain surplus lines will be going at up to 50% off list prices.
Don't miss this chance! Our doors open at 9 a.m. on Monday 20 May.
Yours faithfully
<Signature>;
|
Letter 4:
| Dear Mr Morton
You wish to modernise your store-rooms with the most up-to-date shelving system yet devised: that is clear because you asked for our catalogue, which was sent to you earlier this month.
The next step lies, of course, with you. You could have a demonstration of the fitting of the LOCKSHELF system in your own store-room, or see the combined units here in our showrooms.
You could test for yourself the wonderful adaptability of our system to all storage problems, by sending us a trial order for one 5 metre section, which comprises three units. Or if you have any special problems, you are welcome to our advice without any obligation.
You may be sure that whichever of our services you decide to use, you will receive our immediate attention.
Yours sincerely
<Signature>;
|
X. Fill in the missing words:
Thank you …your … … I6 November, … which you enquire … toys imported … Hong Kong. We are … to hear that there is a … for goods … this type … Northern Ireland.
We are … our price list and terms of …, and our catalogue has already been …. …. separate post.
As you will notice, our prices are extremely…, and since we hold large … of all models … all times, we can promise delivery … a week … receipt … orders.
We hope to … from you soon, and … forward … … business … you.
XI. Your company is a textile importer. Write a circular letter offering your wholesale customers your old season's stock at reduced prices, and explaining why you are able to do so.
