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1.- Reading exercise.

Clips en un fondo negro.

Let's read the following letter and then do the exercise.

Situation: The administration department at London headquarters has requested to buy new folders. Peter Holter, responsible for office supplies, has seen in "Everything at Work Time" magazine a very interesting announcement in this regard. So he has decided to send a formal letter requesting information to the attention of Mr. Smith, head of sales to make a request.

Read the letter, identify its basic items in it and do the following exercise.

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Now it's your turn

Fill in the gaps.

Could you identiy the basic items in the previous letter?

Addresser´s data / Addressee´s data / Date / Attention line / Complimentary close / Signature / Body of the letter / Date / Salutation.

 

Everything News Ltd.

324 South Street

Birmingham BR2 7DF

Office Supplies Ltd.

518 Remington Street

Downtown DW3 4TS

Dear Mr. Smith,

For the attention of Mr. Smith

Ms. Peter Holter

20rd November, 2021

We are interested in buying folders for our offices in Spain. We would be grateful if you could inform us about available colours, the different sizes you could offer us, and the different materials you use to manufacture them. We would also like to know your current prices and any possible discount you could offer us.

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Now it's your turn

Let's read the following email and answer the questions.

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  1. Who sends the email?
  2. To whom is it sent?
  3. When is it sent?
  4. Why is it sent?
  5. Does this message have a blind carbon copy (BCC)?
  6. Does this message have a carbon copy (CC)?

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