问答题Practice 9　　● You are attending a conference in the USA next week and will need secretarial help during the trip as your PA is away on holiday.　　● Write a memo to the Human Resources Manager:　　● requesting a temporary PA for the trip　　● explaining why

Practice 5　　● You are on a business trip to one of your company’s factories in Paris to inspect some machines in trouble. You are asked to report to your Department Manager about your work progress there.　　● Write a memo　　● telling him what you have done so far,　　● stating what the trouble is,　　● saying what you are going to do next.　　● Write 40—50 words on the opposite page.

Practice 3　　● Read this part of a letter below from Tim McDonald, the Marketing Manager of one of your business partners.　　You showed interest in our latest products. We would be pleased to offer demonstration on these products either at our factory or in you own workplace.　　● Write a letter to Mr. McDonaid:　　● Asking him to deliver a presentation at your workplace;　　● Explaining why their products interest you;　　● Suggesting a possible date.　　● Write 60—80 words.

Practice 1　 You have received the invitation below, but you will not be able to attend the party. Write a letter to Mr. Smith, explaining the reason why you cannot go and how you plan to make up for it.　 You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Wang Lin” instead. You do not need to write the address.

Practice 1　　● You are the training manager of a company which has won a large export order. You have been asked to organise foreign language training for some of your staff.　　● Write a memo to staff:　　● explaining why the courses are necessary,　　● saying which members of staff should attend,　　● announcing when the courses will start.　　● Write 40-50 words on a separate sheet.

Practice 1　　● Read this part of a fax from Sally Saunders, a hotel conference manager.　　To:______　　Fax No:______　　From: Sally Saunders　　Date: 1 March 2002　　Pages (incl cover): 3　　Thank you very much for your letter, enquiring about availability of conference facilities at this hotel for 1-4 September. I note your request for a special menu for the conference dinner on your final evening. You will find suggestions enclosed.　　Unfortunately, during the week you have chosen for your conference, there is a trade fair. Therefore, we have very few single rooms available. I could offer you twin-bedded rooms, or perhaps you would consider moving your conference to the following week?　　I look forward to receiving your booking and choice of dishes for the conference dinner.　　● Write a fax to Mrs. Saunders:　　● thanking her for her fax　　● confirming your original dates for the conference　　● booking 20 twin-bedded rooms　　● telling her which dishes from the menu you require for the conference dinner.　　● Write 60-80 words on your Answer Sheet.　　● Do not include postal addresses.

Practice 6　　● You are the line manager in a large company. You have been informed that your marketing manager had an outstanding performance and deserved a reward.　　● Write a memo to him:　　● informing him about the reward　　● explaining why the reward is given　　● saying what the reward is going to be　　● Write 40-50 words.

Practice 3　　● You are going to attend an international conference on HR management in Geneva soon.　　● Write a message to your assistant:　　● explaining why you will be away,　　● letting her know the dates you will be away,　　● saying what work she should do while you are away.　　● Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.

Directions:　　Your friend Xiao Ming saw you off on your trip to another city. Write a letter to him. In the letter, you should　　（1） express your thanks;　　（2） tell him you had a pleasant trip;　　（3）tell him your next plan there.　　You should write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use Li Ming instead. You do not need to write the address.

Practice 1　 Suppose you had a bad cold during your last trip to a famous mountain. The tourist guide has helped you a lot. Write a letter of thanks to the travel agency. Your letter should include:　 (1) a description of your case　 (2) thanks to the tourist guide and the travel agency　 You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Wang Lin” instead.