目录

  • 1 An Overview of Business Writing
    • 1.1 Visual materials for the Chapter
    • 1.2 Functions of Business Writing
    • 1.3 Criteria and Techniques for Effective Business Writing
    • 1.4 Approaches to Organizing Business Writing
  • 2 Structure and Styles of Business Letters
    • 2.1 Structure of Business Letters
    • 2.2 Styles of Business Letters
  • 3 Sales-related Inquiries and Replies
    • 3.1 Introduction
    • 3.2 Sample Analysis
    • 3.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 4 Order Letters and Confirmation Letters
    • 4.1 Introduction
    • 4.2 sample Analysis
    • 4.3 Useful Sentences and Patterns
  • 5 Letters of Shipment
    • 5.1 Introduction
    • 5.2 Sample Analysis
    • 5.3 Useful Sentences and Patterns
  • 6 letters of Payment and Settlement of Accounts
    • 6.1 Introduction
    • 6.2 Sample Analysis
    • 6.3 Useful Sentences and Patterns
  • 7 Routine Claims and Adjustments
    • 7.1 Introduction
    • 7.2 Sample Analysis
    • 7.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 8 Persuasive Claims and Refusals
    • 8.1 Introduction
    • 8.2 Sample Analysis
    • 8.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 9 Sales Letters
    • 9.1 Introduction
    • 9.2 Sample Analysis
    • 9.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 10 Invitation and Thank-you Letters
    • 10.1 Introduction
    • 10.2 Sample
    • 10.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 11 Letters of Apology and Congratuation
    • 11.1 Introduction
    • 11.2 Sample Analysis
    • 11.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 12 Notices and Announcements
    • 12.1 Introduction
    • 12.2 Sample Analysis
    • 12.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 13 Memos and Minutes
    • 13.1 Memos
      • 13.1.1 Introduction
      • 13.1.2 Sample Analysis
      • 13.1.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
    • 13.2 minutes
      • 13.2.1 Introduction
      • 13.2.2 Sample Analysis
    • 13.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 14 Resume
    • 14.1 Introductioon
    • 14.2 Sample Analysis
    • 14.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
    • 14.4 More reference: Steps in Resume Writng
  • 15 Letters of Application
    • 15.1 Introduction
    • 15.2 Sample Analysis
    • 15.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 16 Letters of Recommendation
    • 16.1 Introduction
    • 16.2 Sample Analysis
    • 16.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 17 Proposals
    • 17.1 Introduction
    • 17.2 Sample Analysis
    • 17.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 18 Reports
    • 18.1 Introduction
    • 18.2 Sample
    • 18.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 19 Questionnaires
    • 19.1 Introduction
    • 19.2 Sample Analysis
  • 20 Business Agreements
    • 20.1 Introduction
    • 20.2 sample  Analysis
    • 20.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
sample Analysis

 

Dear Mr. Black:

Thank you for your letter of October 22,2012, together with one copy of your Order Confirmation No.S/826 for 1,000 tons of Yingkou Magnesia(镁砂).[1] 

 

Enclosed are two copies of our Contract No. MY-0857 for your signature. Please sign and return one signed copy.[2] 

 

So far as delivery is concerned, we will try our utmost to ship the total quantity as you requested, if your L/C arrives here in time. Therefore, please arrange the establishment of L/C at your earliest convenience so that early shipment can be made.

 [3] 

We appreciate the opportunity to provide our products to you and are grateful for your confidence in our company.[4] 

 

Sincerely yours,

David Zhang

这是一份卖方发给买方的订单确认函。信息完整,订单号、品号、数量都交代得十分详细,并告知随信附上合同,请对方会签寄回。关于交货,则友善地提醒对方及时开具信用证,这是按期交货的关键。结尾友好热情。

 



 [1]感谢对方上次来信和随信所寄的订单确认书,标明对对方的重视

 [2]告知随信寄去合同两份,请会签并寄回一份

 [3]友善地提醒交货安排的关键所在,敦促对方尽早开具信用证

 [4]感谢对方提供的贸易机会,为建立长期合作关系打下基础