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Try to put the parts of the letter in their correct places on the scheme.
· signature
· salutation
· the headline
· complimentary close
· the body of the letter
· the date
· sender’s address
· inside address
· the ‘Attention’ line
· enclosure
· copies
The scheme of a letter:
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IV. What is each item for?
THE ADDRESS MUST BE WRITTEN CORRECTLY!
| Ms J. Simpson Foreign Rights Manager Chapman and Hall Ltd. 11 New Fetter Lane London EC4P 4EE England | OR | Ms A. Arafel Product Information Manager McCraw-Hill Book Co 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, N.Y. 10020 USA |
V. There are some differences between the American and British styles of writing business letters. Study them.
| BRITISH | AMERICAN |
| THE DATE | |
| 12th December, 2003 | December 12, 2003 |
| 12 December 2003 | |
| 12 Dec. 2003 | |
| SALUTATION | |
| Dear Sir, | Dear Sir: |
| Dear Madam, | Dear Madam: |
| Dear Mrs. Smith | Dear Mrs. Smith |
| For the attention of Mr. E. Wilson | Attention: Mr. E. Wilson |
| Dear Sirs | Gentlemen: |
| COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE | |
| Yours faithfully, | Sincerely yours, |
| Yours sincerely, | Yours truly, |
Case study
Look through this letter and analyze its structure. Name its main elements. Which parts are missing?
Blank & Co Ltd.
12 June 20__
Membrane Systems Ltd.
20 Wellesley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 4456
USA
Dear Sirs,
Some time ago we offered you home computers which are manufactured by our company. At that time you were interested but did not place orders. We are now able to offer you home computers on more favourable terms.
With this letter we enclose our current FOB price-list which quotes for orders under 500, under 1,500 and over 1,500 units. Transport packing is included in the price. If you require samples, we are prepared to supply them at the same price as for the orders between 500 and 1,500 machines. We feel sure that when you see our computers in operation, you will be pleased with the quality of our product.
If you need any further information, please contact us immediately.
Yours faithfully,
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