Guided letter writing practice

Exercise 1.Read the letter and answer the questions given below.

Acme Manufacturing Co. Telex: 35679 acman Telephone: 396-7965 24 November 20... Mehnert & Sturm 123 McLeod Road Karachi Pakistan Dear Sirs Thank you for your letter of 17 November, enquiring about the types and sizes of our bathroom showers. We have pleasure in enclosing a detailed quotation for bathroom showers. We also enclose our illustrated catalogue showing various types of bathroom fittings. Building contractors in Britain and France have found our equipment easy to install and attractive in appearance. Please do not hesitate to write if you require any further information. Yours faithfully HGreen Harry Green Sales Manager Enclosures: 1. Quotation 2. Catalogue

Questions:

1. Is it a covering letter? A letter of acknowledgement? Find sentences in the text proving your point of view.

2. What is enclosed with the letter?

3. What goods does Acme Manufacturing Co. offer?

4. What does the catalogue show?

5. How does the British firm advertise their goods?

6. What do you think was written in the letter dated 17 November?

7. There is no Subject Line in this letter. Which one would be appropriate?

Exercise 2.Rewrite the letter using other synonymous phrases.

DHARAMTALA and Co. Ltd. Delhi Bombay Madras Telex: 39675 dharm Fax: (095) 657-3956 Phone: 123-4567 Your Ref: Our Ref: BD/mw 11 February 20... Sean O'Connel Bros. Ltd. 132 Park Avenue Dublin 2 Attention: Mr V. Shaw Dear Sir We thank you for your letter of 7 February, enquiring about our range of carpets. We have sent you under separate cover a comprehensive selection of our latest patterns. We enclose herewith our catalogue and price list. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours faithfully BDamicrishna B.Damicrishna Production Manager Enc.

Exercise 3. Write a letter according to the points of guidance given below:

Parties
Mr T. Soames Engine Exporters Ltd.	Mr T. Starkov Interface JV

Addresses
51 Market Road	16 Simonov Street
Hull	Moscow 117693
Yorks	Russian Federation
England

1. Mr T. Soames is sending Mr T. Starkov some brochures and catalogues about their new types of office equipment. Help Mr T. Soames write a covering letter to Mr T. Starkov:

a) first state what you are enclosing with the letter;

b) write a courteous note of goodwill (Complimentary Close).

2. Mr T. Starkov receives Mr T. Soames' covering letter and his advertising materials. Write a letter of acknowledgement for Mr T. Starkov:

a) say that you have received the promotion literature Mr T. Soames has sent you. Do not forget to thank Mr T. Soames for that;

b) say that as soon as you have examined the materials you will get in touch with Mr T. Soames again to arrange a visit to their company to see the equipment in operation.

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