【正文】 ear Marjorie,I should perhaps have e to see you about this, but I thought I’d better write you first.I have some rather bad news for you. The concise encyclopaedia you were so kind to lend me has been damaged. My threeyearold niece tore off two pages the other day. I’ve already pasted them back on, but they show. I don’t know how to make up for this, for I’ve tried to find the same copy in the local bookstore but in vain. I’m terribly sorry about this. I promise I’ll do whatever I can to pensate for the damage. You may tell me where the encyclopaedia is available so I can get a copy. Or I happened to find in the bookstore near my neighborhood a similar encyclopaedia published by Commerce Publishing House. It is titled “ …”. If possible, I would like to get you this copy for the time being.I hope all this will not cause much inconvenience to you. (163 words)[Sample 2] Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith:I am writing to express my sincere apology. My dog jumped into your garden and ruined some of your pot flowers this morning. It’s my fault that I forgot to chain my dog after walking him. I do hope it wouldn’t bring you too much trouble.To make up, I’d like to make two proposals. First, I’m willing to pensate you for the money you spent on buying the flowers. I know the time and energy in cultivating them is invaluable, but I really want to smooth over my fault. Alternatively, I have some flowers in my garden, which were brought from Holland. If you wish, I’d like to share them with you.Again, I beg you to accept my apology. I’m looking forward to your response. (127 words)【實用句型】I was very concerned when I received your letter of yesterday plaining …I realize the inconvenience our oversight must have caused and will do anything possible to …Please forgive me for a stupid choice of words at yesterday’s party.Here is my deepest apology for the inconvenience caused by …6. 詢問信Inquiry【要點】1）總體情況 2）羅列問題 3）表示愿望或感謝 [Sample 1] Gentlemen:Your advertisement for cotton sheets arouse our attention. Would you please send us details of your product ranges, including sizes, colors, materials and prices?When quoting, please state your terms of payments and discounts you may offer on large orders. We also prefer that you send us samples of each category by air mail so as to enable us to make a sound decision.As we are a large dealer in textiles in south China and there is a promising market in our area for moderately priced bed clothing, your prompt attention will bring you a big business with us. (100 words)Best wishes, [Sample 2] Dear Ms. Web:Will you please help the National Auditing Forum decide whether it can meet at the Holiday Inn. The 2010 Forum will be held on August 16, 17 and 18. Would you please provide the following information?There will be a group of about 400 delegates, who will need about at least 300 rooms. Could you reserve for us the rooms required?What are your going rates? We’d like to know if any discount is available.We will need 6 conference rooms for each of the three days. I wonder if you could reserve rooms with a minimum capacity of 70. As our plan must be announced next week, may we have your response right away? We really look forward to the possibility of being with you in August 2010. (129 words)【實用句型】We are interested in your (products) advertised in today’s China Daily.We would appreciate it very much if you would send us a map of the area along with a description of the attractions and events scheduled for that week.Please send us a brochure on the Jingjiang Star Motel and a schedule of rates.回復(fù)Replies 【要點】1）客套 2）逐點應(yīng)答 3）表示愿望或感謝 [Sample ] Dear Mr. Reynolds:I am very glad to hear that you are going to teach in our university this fall and we will work together for a long time. I feel pleased to answer your questions.You will teach the courses of Spoken English and Listening for freshmen and sophomores in our department. Most of the students are very interested in English, but they read and write better than they listen and speak English. And you are supposed to teach 12 hours per week. Although there are several textbooks here, we would be grateful if you bring some teaching materials so that you will be able to teach with high efficiency. Please fax me details of your travel plan. I will make arrangements to meet you at the airport and help you to get settled in your new home.I look forward to seeing you in Chin