商务英语Unit 31.pptVIP

Section1. How to Write Status Inquiries Replies To give a brief introduction to how to make status inquiries To enable Ss to become aware of main content of letters for status inquiries replies To enable Ss to familiarize themselves with the samples given To read and practice using some of the important words and expressions for business writing To do exercises and practice translating status inquiries replies I. How to Make Status Inquiries There are various ways of getting information on the other firms’ financial position, credit, reputation and business methods. Traders may apply to a business friend, banks, chambers of commerce, or enquiry agencies. The information obtained from a bank or from a chamber of commerce is generally most reliable. It’s often best for traders to get the necessary information from a bank through your own bank. II. The Main Content of Status Inquiries Replies 1) Indicate clearly the intention of the letter 2) Refer to access of the financial enquiry 3) Express thanks for the help 4) Assure the addressee that everything will be kept in confidence. III. Read and Explain Sample Letters Sample 1: Status Inquiries Answer the Following Questions 1. What does the writer say in the first paragraph? 2. What promises does the writer make about the information the addressee might give? Words and Phrases 1.offer propose Words and Phrases 4.standing position, status, reputation Sample 2: Replies to Status Inquiries Private Confidential Answer the Following Questions 1. What does the writer say in the opening? 2. What does the writer say in the closing? Words and Phrases 1.arrangement settlement Words and Phrases 4.credit transaction deal on credit Exercise 1. Translate the following into Chinese. Exercise 1. Translate the following into English. Objectives: To give a brief introduction to how to write status enquiries and replies To enable Ss to become aware of different conventionalit