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Writing Skills 1. Letters of this kind usually have a reference indicated in the subject line. 2. The opening sentence gives reference to the previous correspondence. 3. The middle part provides information or asks questions. 4. The closing paragraph either asks for an answer or looks forward to further communication. 5. Decide whether it is the policy or the certificate that is required. When an 6. Be clear about the risks that are necessary for you to cover. 7. In your letter, state the coverage as clear as possible. 8. The insured amount is to be specified or at least determined. Preposition FOR(1) 1. （表示目的）为；替；给；对 for the convenience of our customers 为了客户的便利 to pave the way for concluding more transactions 为达成更多交易铺平道路 to press the seller for assurance of an early delivery 催促卖方保证早日交货 for the sake of developing economic cooperation and technical exchange 为发展经济合作与技术交流 You must approach the insurance company for settling your claim. 你必须找保险公司解决索赔问题。 Our prices were calculated without insurance for any special risks. 我们的价格计算不包括任何特殊保险。 Your letter of May 10 has been passed on to us for attention. 你方5月10日信已转我处理。 We’ll apply for an import license to the authorities. 我们将向当局申请进口许可证。 We can arrange for a loan from our state bank. 我们可以向国家银行申请贷款。 There is always a ready market here for men’s shirts. 此处男士衬衫总是很畅销。 There is little or no demand at present for this article. 这种商品目前很少或没有需求。 They made a request to us for additional samples. 他们要求我们给予更多样品。 2. （表示对象、用途）为；对于；供；适合于 for your reference供你参考 for your inspection供你审查 for your attention供你处理 for our file (record) 供我备档 a fax for your office你办公室的传真 for your information供你参考；有消息说 for your perusal供你细阅；供斟酌考虑 for your acceptance供你接受 the goods not for sale非卖品 the latest date for shipment最迟装运期 Please fax us for our confirmation (approval). 请来电以便我方确认。 Your price is not fit for the market at our end. 你方价格不适合我处市场。 The L/C remains valid for negotiation in London till the 1