外经贸英语写作题目

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一、Make the following sentences simpler and more forceful.

1.He is someone who has accomplished a great deal in a short period of time.

2.It is important to read the instructions before using the machine.

3.It is our plan to open a new branch office in New Deli.

4.It is hoped that the new typewriters will help the secretaries in their work.

5.There are several pages in Mr. Boswell’s report concerning budgeting.

6.Mr. Carson’s resignation was submitted to the Personnel Division last Friday.

7.Mary was asked by the manager to type the report.

8.It has been proved by experience that the public relations campaign is requiring

more time than had been expected.

9.American business has a goal, which is to try to raise the standard of living.

10.The plans for the new building will be carefully studied by Mr. Johnson, one of

our architects.

二、Rewrite the following sentences, to make them effective.

1.He will fly to Germany next week for the purpose of meeting Mr. Swartz in

person.

2.We require cameras that are of a new type.

3.It should be noted that this is the best price we can offer in this season.

4.Your letter is not clear. I can’t understand it.

5.For two years, you haven’t given us any order.

6.We allow you 3 percent discount for cash payment.

7.We wish to acknowledge receipt of your letter of July 5.

8.This product not only is welcome for its reasonable price, but also for is welcome

its fine quality.

9.We are informed that similar goods of American origin have been sold here at a

level about 30% lower than you.

10.Our normal practice is that we usually insure shipments for the invoice value plus

10%.

三、Rewrite the following sentences so that they sound less formal.

1.I have pleasure in enclosing a check in your favor.

2.I am pleased to inform you that your application for a post as secretary was

successful.

3.I regret to advise you that we will not be able to deliver the goods on time.

4.I would be grateful if you could advise me of your prices.

5.Please find enclosed our invoices.

四、Rewrite the following letter to make it less formal.

We have received your request for permission to use our computers during the next session for summer school. We are pleased to inform you that you may use all 15 of the laptop computers your requested. Would you please come in and fill out the necessary paperwork any time before April?

五、Rewrite the following sentences and tell why you think it necessary to revise so.

(1)In the event of your wishing me to do so, I will call on you next week.

(2)The surrounding circumstances do not justify an advance of more than US$2, 000.

(3)The manager who is most experienced and with the greatest efficiency, it seems

obvious, should be given consideration for being promoted first.

(4)Upon examination of our records, it seems that you have forgotten to file the

personal data form which is required.

(5)All applicants who are interested in the job are obligated to provide the names of

three references whom we can write to for evaluation of your job performance. (6)The vice president was a woman who had graduated from law school and with

long experience in the business world.

(7)The salesperson told us that we should write to the main office directly for

whatever information we were in need of.

(8)It goes without saying that we are acquainted with your policy on filing tax returns,

and we have every intention of complying with the regulation, which you have stated.