问答题Practice 3　　● You have been informed that Mary Owen from the Medical Records Department of your company is going to retire next month, and your company will held a party in her honor.　　● Write an email to all staff in your department:　　● Saying what ti

Practice 12　　● You work in a company which deals with industrial waste. You have read about a new kind of pump which could save your company thousands of dollars in servicing and maintenance costs.　　● Write a memo of 30—40 words to your Head of Department saying:　　● where you read about the new pump,　　● why you think it could be a good investment,　　● how you might get more information about it.

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 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 5　　● You are a manager in a company which manufactures office furniture. Next month you are going to New York to discuss an important contract.　　● Write a note to your assistant:　　● Saying when you want to leave and return;　　● Telling her which hotel to book.　　● Write 30-40words.

Practice 6　　● Your department needs to employ some temporary staff.　　● Write an email to the Human Resources Manager:　　● saying how many staff you need and giving the date you want them to start　　● explaining why you need them　　● stating what skills they should have　　● Write 40—50 words.

● You have to attend an OTJ training program organized by the Headquarters of your company.　　● Write a message to your Department Manager, Robert Bush:　　● requesting time off to attend the program,　　● stating when the program is and for how long,　　● explaining the reason that you have to go.　　● Write 40—50 words.

Practice 2　　● Recently your company is planning to bid for hosting an exhibition and now the manager of your company has asked you to write a letter to the organizing committee to introduce your company to them.　　● Write a letter to introduce the details about your company.　　● introducing the department structure and service,　　● introducing previous exhibitions you have hosted,　　● expressing your confidence in the success if you are permitted to host it.

Practice 3　　● Your manager is considering whether to purchase or to rent a new company premise. He has asked you to write a report concerning this.　　● Write a report for your manager, including the following information:　　● what you know about the premise,　　● why it is good for you to take the relevant action,　　● how your company would benefit from it.　　● Write 200-250 words.

Practice 9　　● You are the Purchasing Manager for a large company. Last month you decided to look for a new supplier for the stationery and office equipment that your company uses. You have found a new supplier, Compass Office Goods Ltd.　　● Write a memo to your company’s department heads:　　● explaining why you looked for a new supplier.　　● saying who the new supplier is.　　● asking for feedback about the goods that they supply.　　● Write 40—50 words.

Practice 2　　● You work in a company which deals with industrial waste. You have read about a new kind of pump which could save your company thousands of dollars in service and maintenance costs.　　● Write a memo to your Head of Department saying:　　● where you read about the new pump　　● why you think it could be a good investment　　● how you might get more information about it.　　● Write 40—50 words on a separate sheet.

Practice 1　　● You work for a large company. You are going to be transferred to another department within your company.　　● Write an email to all staff:　　● telling them which department you are moving to　　● saying when you will be moving department　　● explaining what your new responsibility will be.　　● Write 40-50 words.

Practice 7　　● You are going to attend a seminar next month and you think the seminar may also interest your colleague Nancy.　　● Write a note to your colleague, Nancy.　　● Telling her what the seminar is about.　　● Explaining why it would he helpful for her.　　● Suggesting that you attend the seminar together.　　● Write 30—40 words on your answer sheet.

Practice 5　　● You have been informed that Mary Owen from the Medical Records Department of your company is going to retire next month, and your company will held a party in her honor.　　● Write an email to all staff in your department:　　● Saying what time and where the party will be held,　　● Saying what the party will include,　　● Saying what the employees should do.　　● Write 40-50 words.

Practice 6　　● Your company wants to choose a new Overseas Sales Manager. You are asked to draft a want-advertisement to be posted on the Internet of your company.　　● Write an e-mail to all staff:　　● stating what position is wanted and what abilities are required,　　● saying what documents are needed when applying,　　● pointing out for how long this position holds.　　● Write 30—40 words on the opposite page.

Practice 2　　● You are a manager in a company which manufactures office furniture. Next month you are going to London to discuss an important contract.　　● Write a note to your assistant:　　● saying when you want to leave and return　　● asking him to book flights　　● telling him which hotel to book.　　● Write 40-50 words on a separate sheet.

Practice 3　　● You are going to inform your subordinates of a meeting on sales promotion.　　● Write a memo to area sales managers saying:　　● When and where the meeting will be held;　　● What materials should they prepare.　　● Write about 30—40 words.

Practice 2　　● Your company has decided to protect itself safer from industrial espionage. You have been asked to put forward a proposal concerning this.　　● Write your proposal, including the following:　　● identifying the problems with security,　　● suggesting possible measures to be taken,　　● mentioning possible dissatisfactions from within with the policy,　　● recommendations for how to make the staff happy with it.　　● Write 200—250 words.

Practice 2　　● You recently attended an exhibition and saw some equipment you think your company should buy.　　● Write an email to your company’s Purchasing Manager:　　● saying what the equipment is　　● suggesting how the equipment could benefit the company　　● explaining why it is important to place an order soon.　　● Write 40 - 50 words.

Practice 4　　● You are to meet a client from China next Wednesday.　　● Write a message to Miss Gordon, your secretary, telling her:　　● What are needed to entertain the guest;　　● To tidy up your office;　　● Where you would have dinner.　　● Write about 30—40 words.

Practice 5　　● You are a department manager at a large IT company. Next week you are going to Beijing to discuss an important contract.　　● Write a note to your assistant:　　●Saying when you want to leave and return;　　●Asking him to book flights;　　●Telling him in which hotel to book a room.　　● Write 40-50 words on your separate sheet.

Practice 8　　● You work for a company, which produces laser printers. You are visiting another company, Softcell, to buy some computer software for your department. They have expressed an interest in your company’s printer and you would like to take twenty brochures and three sample printers with you.　　● Write a short note to Mr. Jim Asana, the sales manager.　　● Ask for his permission to take these items;　　● Explain why you want them;　　● Mention the time and date when you want to collect them.　　● Write 30—40 words on your answer sheet.

Practice 7　　● A new designer, Mary Watts, has just joined your company.　　● Write a memo to all staff:　　● Telling them who the new employee is;　　● Saying what her responsibilities will be;　　● Explaining where her office is located.　　● Write about 30—40 words.

Write a memo in about 50 words. You are the Personnel Manager of a company, and have been approached by your IT Department to recruit three new members of staff. Write a memo to Miss Kate Bush, the Manager of the IT Department, ·informing her you have received over 100 applications and have selected 10 candidates for interview, ·telling her you will write to the candidates inviting them for interview, and ·asking her to tell you the time and the place of the interview.