Англійська мова для економістів (English for Economists)
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5.  Please, let  us know if you can offer us your equipment  as per specification enclosed in your letter.

6.  Please send us samples of your manufactures stating your lowest prices  and best terms of payment.

7.  We look forward  to receiving your answer.

8.  We expect to hear from you in the nearest future.

9.  We wish to maintain cooperation with you.

10.     Your prompt execution of our order will be appreciated.

11.     We thank you for your letter of 20th May 2008 but regret to inform you that at the present time we cannot make you an offer for goods required by you.            

Exercise 3. Answer the following question:

1.  What letters are included into business correspondence?

2.  What are the major elements of a business letter?

3.  When is the letter-head used?

4.  What does the reference mean in a letter?

5.  What information is given in the address?

6.  What are the requirements established for the text of a business letter?

7.  What expressions are used in the salutation of a business letter?

8.  What should be indicated in the heading of a business letter?

9.  What should be the subscription in a business letter? 

10.     What may be enclosed in a business letter?

                                      Зразок листа-запиту

                                      Sample Inquiry Letter

Pet Products Ltd.

180 London Road

Exeter Ex 4 4JY 

                                                                                        25th February, 2008 

Dear Sirs,

   We read your advertisement in the «Pet Magazine» of 25th December. We are interested in buying your equipment for producing pet food. Would you kindly send us more information about this equipment:

-    price (please quote CIF Odessa price)

-    dates of delivery

-    terms of payment

-    guarantees

-    if the price includes the cost of equipment installation and staff training 

    Our company specializes in distributing pet products in Ukraine. We have more than 50 dealers and representatives in different regions and would like to start producing pet in Ukraine. If your equipment meets our requirements, and we receive a favorable offer, we will be able to place a large order for your equipment.

Your early replay would be appreciated

                                                                               With the best regards

                                                                               V. Smirnov

                                                                               Export-Import