Unit 3 Enquiries 外贸英语函电教材.ppt

English for Business Correspondence;Learning objectives;Mini-case;Part 1 The Introduction;How to write a first letter;If appropriate, you might want to include additional information about your organization, the products or services you sell, or the subject matter of the inquiry, beyond the scope of the original inquiry. Close by saying that you would be happy to help the reader in the future if he/she needs further assistance or by wishing him/her well in his/her endeavor or project, etc.; Inquiry Letter Tips ;You might want to briefly explain the purpose of your letter or what you hope to accomplish. Such an explanation may prompt the recipient of your letter to act more quickly. If appropriate, consider mentioning the letter recipient’s qualifications for responding to your inquiry (this may prompt him/her to act when he/she might otherwise be hesitant to do so). ;Include the date by which you need the information, services, etc., that you are requesting, and indicate that you await the reader’s response. Thank the person for his/her time.;Part 2 The Specimen Letters;Part 2 The Specimen Letters;Interest and Desire 1)to take (have, feel) interest in 对…感兴趣 We take interest in your canned goods and wish to have the catalogues. 2）to be interested in sth. 对……有兴趣 We are interested in bicycles in various sizes and please send us a copy of your illustrated catalogue with details of the prices and terms of payments.我们对不同尺寸的自行车感兴趣，请寄一份带插图的目录并详告价格和付款方式。 ;3) to be in the market for sth.要购买…… The Indians are in the market for copper. We’ll mail you as soon as we are in the market. 4）to be desirous of sth. 想要… We are desirous of establishing (to establish) business relations with you. ;1)to enquire for 询购 A client of mine enquires for 100 cases Black Tea. 2)to make (send) enquiry for 询购 Upon receipt of your catalogue, we’ll make enquiry for the items which are of interest to us.一俟收到你方目录，我方即询购感兴趣的商品。 3)to have an enquiry for We have an enquiry for 50 tons of chemical fertili