问答题Practice 3　　● You work as a secretary in a company. You got a sudden dizzy faint this morning on March 10, 2008, so you had to ask for leave from your boss, Mike Brown:　　● Write a note:　　● asking for a sick leave,　　● explaining the reason,　　● stating w

Practice 3　　● Read this part of a letter below from Tim McDonald, the Marketing Manager of one of your business partners.　　You showed interest in our latest products. We would be pleased to offer demonstration on these products either at our factory or in you own workplace.　　● Write a letter to Mr. McDonaid:　　● Asking him to deliver a presentation at your workplace;　　● Explaining why their products interest you;　　● Suggesting a possible date.　　● Write 60—80 words.

Practice 1　　●You work for a company which is going to buy a set of equipment from China, You are asked to translate a lot of specifications and instructions within four months, which is impossible. Therefore you decide to advertise for two experienced translators as soon as possible.　　● Write a short note to Mr. Max Remington, the Public Relation’s manager. Ask for an advertisement for two translators.　　● Explain the reason.　　● Mention your urgency.　　● Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.

Practice 1　 You have received the invitation below, but you will not be able to attend the party. Write a letter to Mr. Smith, explaining the reason why you cannot go and how you plan to make up for it.　 You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Wang Lin” instead. You do not need to write the address.

Practice 5　　● You are a manager in a company which manufactures office furniture. Next month you are going to New York to discuss an important contract.　　● Write a note to your assistant:　　● Saying when you want to leave and return;　　● Telling her which hotel to book.　　● Write 30-40words.

Practice 6　　● Your department needs to employ some temporary staff.　　● Write an email to the Human Resources Manager:　　● saying how many staff you need and giving the date you want them to start　　● explaining why you need them　　● stating what skills they should have　　● Write 40—50 words.

Practice 6　　● Read this part of a letter your boss has received from Mrs. Collins, a conference organizer.　　I am writing to ask if you would like to attend a seminar on 17 March and give a speech on business issues.　　Accommodations and the use of a car will be provided.　　If you could come, please confirm the subject of your speech and the standard of accommodations you would need.　　I look forward to hearing from you.　　● Your boss has asked you to reply to the letter, accepting the invitation.　　● Accepting the invitation;　　● Giving out the subject of your boss’s speech;　　● Explaining why your boss is interested in this subject;　　● Reserving a hotel room.　　● Write about 60-80 words.

Practice 6　　● You are the factory manager of a car company. You are waiting for urgently needed components from your purchasing department.　　● Write a note to Mr. Smith, the Assistant Purchasing Manager:　　● Enquiring about the reason for the delay;　　● Stating when the components are needed;　　● Suggesting a meeting to discuss future deliveries.　　● write 30-40 words.

Directions:　　You have taken a message from a phone call for your roommate Sun Fei, who is supposed to be back later to go to a movie with you tonight. Now you have to leave to attend to some urgent business. Write a note to your roommate to tell her about:　　（1）the telephone message you’ve taken,　　（2）your reason for not waiting in the dorm, and　　（3）what to do with your film ticket.　　You should write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the note. Use “Tian Jie” instead.

Practice 9　　● You are the Purchasing Manager for a large company. Last month you decided to look for a new supplier for the stationery and office equipment that your company uses. You have found a new supplier, Compass Office Goods Ltd.　　● Write a memo to your company’s department heads:　　● explaining why you looked for a new supplier.　　● saying who the new supplier is.　　● asking for feedback about the goods that they supply.　　● Write 40—50 words.

Practice 3　　● You are Head of Marketing for an international computer manufacturer. You have to make an urgent trip tonight to visit Sally Jones, a potential and influential client in US.　　● Write a memo to your secretary:　　● telling her who you are going to see and where and when,　　● asking her to book flight tickets and make accommodation for you,　　● stating the work you would like her to do in your absence.　　● Write 40—50 words.

Practice 10　　● You are the general manger of a company, write a memo to your sales manager.　　● Ask him to attend a meeting to discuss affairs about the promotion expense of your company.　　● Mentioning the time of the meeting.　　● Asking him to bring materials needed.　　● Write 30—40 words on your answer sheet.

Practice 2　　● Read this note you have received from your boss.　　Mary Brown at Head Office called to invite staff from our branch to have a tour round their new building. Could you reply? 20 people definitely want to go.　　She wants to know which departments we’d be most interested in seeing. She didn’t say anything about what time the tour would start. Could you please check?　　Thanks.　　● Write an email to Ms Brown:　　● thanking her for the invitation to Head Office　　● telling her how many people are planning to go　　● saying which departments people would like to see　　● asking about the time of the visit.　　● Write 60-80 words on your Answer Sheet.　　● Do not include postal addresses.

Practice 6　　● You are the line manager in a large company. You have been informed that your marketing manager had an outstanding performance and deserved a reward.　　● Write a memo to him:　　● informing him about the reward　　● explaining why the reward is given　　● saying what the reward is going to be　　● Write 40-50 words.

Practice 1　 Suppose you have made an appointment with your friend at 5 p.m., but you have some urgent business to attend to and have to cancel your appointment. Write a note to your friend.　 (1) explaining why you have to cancel your appointment　 (2) making an apology for that　 (3) telling him how you plan to make up for it　 You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your note. Use “Wang Lin” instead.

Practice 2　　● You are a manager in a company which manufactures office furniture. Next month you are going to London to discuss an important contract.　　● Write a note to your assistant:　　● saying when you want to leave and return　　● asking him to book flights　　● telling him which hotel to book.　　● Write 40-50 words on a separate sheet.

Practice 6Your cousin, Xiaoming, is asking you about the admission to your university, and you’re required to write in reply to his letter. Your letter should cover these points given below:(1)the major you advise him to apply for and the reason for your advice;(2)the basic requirements to apply for this major;(3) how to do relevant preparation workWrite at least 150 words.You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Practice 8　　● You are a Project Team Leader. You have had to cancel your next project meeting because some of the members of your team will be abroad.　　● Write a memo to your project team:　　● informing them of the cancellation and giving the reason；　　● stating a new date and time for the meeting；　　● requesting suggestions for the agenda.　　● Write 40—50 words.

● You have to attend an OTJ training program organized by the Headquarters of your company.　　● Write a message to your Department Manager, Robert Bush:　　● requesting time off to attend the program,　　● stating when the program is and for how long,　　● explaining the reason that you have to go.　　● Write 40—50 words.

Practice 3　　● You work as a secretary in a company. You got a sudden dizzy faint this morning on March 10, 2008, so you had to ask for leave from your boss, Mike Brown:　　● Write a note:　　● asking for a sick leave,　　● explaining the reason,　　● stating when you will be back.　　●Write 30-40 words on the opposite page.

Practice 5　　● You are a department manager at a large IT company. Next week you are going to Beijing to discuss an important contract.　　● Write a note to your assistant:　　●Saying when you want to leave and return;　　●Asking him to book flights;　　●Telling him in which hotel to book a room.　　● Write 40-50 words on your separate sheet.

Practice 4　　● You work for a company which produces laser printers. You are visiting another company, to buy some computer software for your department. They have expressed an interest in your company’s printers and you would like to take twenty brochures and three sample printers with you.　　● Write a short note to Mr. Jim Asana, the sales manager.　　● Asking for his permission to take these items.　　● Explaining why you want them.　　● Mentioning the time and date when you want to collect them.　　● Write 40—50 words on a separate sheet.

Practice 1　　● You work for a company which is going to buy a set of equipment from China. You are asked to translate a lot of specifications and instructions within four months, which is impossible. Therefore you decide to advertise for two experienced translators as soon as possible.　　● Write a short note to Mr. Max Remington, the Public Relation’s Manager.　　● Ask for an advertisement for two translators.　　● Explain the reason.　　● Mention your urgency.　　● Write 40—50 words on a separate sheet.

Practice 1　　● You work for a large company. You are going to be transferred to another department within your company.　　● Write an email to all staff:　　● telling them which department you are moving to　　● saying when you will be moving department　　● explaining what your new responsibility will be.　　● Write 40-50 words.

Practice 3　　● Look at the change in your agenda for tomorrow:　　Monday l6 March　　9:00—12:00______ meeting with emergent and urgent　　Mike Johnson______meeting all the morning　　2:00—4:30 p.m.      visit to a subsidiary　　5:00 p.m.______    see off wife at the airport　　● Write a brief e-mail to your old business partner, Mike Johnson:　　● apologizing and explaining the reason,　　● proposing another time for your meeting with him,　　● stating that you need a quick reply.　　● Write 40—50 words.