letter-of-request-英语写作要求.pptVIP

The purpose of this form is to obtain information from the reader. If the reader is expecting the letter, the writer’s task is easy. If the reader is not expecting your letter, then it is more difficult. In this case, following these four guidelines will be helpful: State your purpose List your questions or requested action Offer something in return to encourage action Follow up with a thank you note, e-mail, or phone call to the person who helped you with your request A.Q.Electronics Ltd. Calle Estoril 1701 Barselona Standart Office Furniture Ltd. Cantley Rd. London, SW4 9HX Great Britain 12 Oct., 1998 We look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours faithfully, J. Rodriguez, Office Manager This should inform the reader that this is an enquiry or request EXAMPLE Request for Replacing the Goods Request for Refundment Request for a Speech Request for Help This should tell the reader what you want Serves as the executive summary for the letter of request Includes your name, your organization, the amount needed or requested, and a description of your problem. EXAMPLE Please send me... Could you please send me... (for things that the organization offers to send) I would be grateful if you could tell me… (for things that are not normally offered) I am writing to enquire whether… I would be grateful if you could… (to see if something is possible)? I would especially like to know… Could you send me more details… ( + a more detailed request) Could you also… I would also like to know... Could you tell me whether... ( + an additional enquiry or request) This paragraph tells the reader why you are contacting his or her organization, and gives further details of your request This paragraph should contain a polite expression and/or an expression of thanks to the reader. The degree of politeness (and therefore the length), depends on how unusual or difficult your request is. If you think the reader might have further quest