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Foreign trade correspondence

——Conclusion of business

Letter writing practice

1. Write an order with the following particulars.

(1) Order men's shirts: L 200 dozen; M 200 dozen;

(2) Emphasize the delivery date should be on time (before May 30th);

(3) Demand the quality of the goods should be the same as that of those previously supplied. Task 1:

Dear Sirs,

We thank you for your letter of the 5th May 2018 with which you enclose your pricelist and catalogue.

We do think your products are good in quality and reasonable in price, we intend to place an order with you. We take pleasure in making you an offer as follows:

Commodity: Men's shirts

Quantity and size: L 200 dozen; M 200 dozen

Shipment: The delivery date should before May 30th

Quality: Be the same as that of those previously supplied

We trust the above will be acceptable to you and await your reply.

Yours faithfully

xx 2. According to the order you've just written, write a rejecting letter owing to short of stock. Task 2:

Dear Sirs,

We were very pleased to receive your order for men's shirts.

Owing to the short of shock, we regret to inform you that we are not in a position to accept it. But the shortage is temporary, and we assure you that your order will be fulfilled within one week. We appreciate to receive your order at that time.

We thank you again for the order and hope to do further business with you.

Yours faithfully

xx 3. According to the order you've just written, write a confirmation with the following particulars.

(1) Acknowledge the receipt of the previous order and confirm supplying the items as the terms listed in the order;

(2) Assure the buyer that the shipment will be effected on time;

(3) Enclosing a latest catalogue to make the buyer acquainted with your various ranges.

Task 3:

Dear sirs,

We thankfully acknowledge the receipt of your order for the men's shirts.

We confirm supply of 200 dozen of older men's shirts size L, and 200 dozens of older men's shirts size M at the prices stated in your order. Our sales confirmation NO 111 into originals was airmailed to you. Please sign and return a copy of them for our file.

Your order is receiving our immediate attention and we assure you that shipment will be

effected within your time limit.

In order to let you acquaint with our various ranges, we enclose a copy of our latest catalogue.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to receiving your further orders.

Yours faithfully

xx