商务英语写作教程Unit 2 Business Letter Writing.ppt

Example : A letter with persuasive message Dear Ms. Johnson, We have received your application for a loan of RMB500,000 to help start your own business. In order for us to process your application promptly, you need to provide us with the following information which is missing in the forms you sent us: ◆ Your annual income for the last five years (please bring in your tax returns for the last five years) ◆ Your total assets (stocks, mutual funds, government bonds, savings and checking accounts, rental properties, etc.) ◆ Your business plan (products, services, potential customers, sales, profits, etc.) Upon receiving the additional information, we will process your application right away. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and help you start your business venture. Sincerely, Tim Hill Senior Vice President 2.6 Samples of business letters Sample 1: a letter congratulating business acquaintance November 8, 2013 Mr. Lawrence Andrews, General Manager St. Louis Landscape Design, Inc. 7600 Regents Road St. Louis, MO 63155 Dear Mr. Andrews, Congratulations! We noted in this morning’s news that your firm has been chosen by the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to redesign the landscaping at the airport. We are delighted to learn that you have been awarded the contract. By beautifying the airport, you will help establish a pleasant atmosphere for our passengers and for our employees. Judging by your award-winning work along the water front, we are indeed fortunate that your firm is handling the project. We are confident that you will make the entrance to the airport more beautiful and convenient. Cordially, Jack Davis Director, Airport Relations Sample 2: a letter advising a back order August 28, 2013 Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lucas 722 Cold Spring Road North Adams, MA 01247 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lucas, Your Orange Tree Cushion is being shipped to you today. This bold tapestry cushion reproduces the orange tree design created by J. H. Dearle, William Morris’