问答题Practice 4　　● Please write a memo to inform employees of the staff discounts in your company.　　● Saying how much the discounts are　　● Saying how should employees get their discounts　　● Saying where they can get the discounts　　● Write 40-50 words.

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 time and where the party will be held,　　● Saying what the party will include,　　● Saying what the employees should do.　　● Write 60-80 words.

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 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 5　　●You made a mistake and lost some useful materials on your computer.　　●Write a message to Kazuko, one of your colleague, saying:　　● What has happened;　　● Why you come to him for help;　　● You hope him to do it in no time.　　●Write about 30—40 words.

Directions:There is an old Chinese saying “Spare the rod, spoil the child.”(“孩子不打不成器”） Write an article responding to the points raised and expressing your own views. You should write at least 160 words.

Practice 6　　● A man is applying for the post of Sales Manager in Yorkshire.　　● Write a memo to Kofi, who is responsible for this stuff, saying:　　● Your boss wants the resume and track records of this man;　　● You want Kofi to do it fast.　　● Write about 30—40 words.

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.

Practice 3Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay discussing about how much freedom parents should allow young people to have nowadays. You can cite examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 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 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 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 3Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the topic “How to Solve the Energy Problem.” You can cite examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 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 11　　● You are the Manager of a small printing company. A new employee, Mark McCabe, is joining your company on 10th May.　　● Write a short memo to your office administrator.　　● Saying who is starting work and when;　　● Telling him what Mark McCabe’s desk should be put;　　● Suggesting where Mark McCabe’s job will be.　　● Write 30—40 words on your answer sheet.

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 1　　●You have just received a telephone call for your colleague, Sue Benton, who is away from her desk. A sales representative, John Smith, from Barton’s & Co has been delayed. He cannot get to a meeting with Sue, but thinks he can get there later. He has given you his mobile number and would like Sue to call him back.　　● Write a message for your colleague saying:　　● who has called　　● why he will be late　　● when he can get there　　● what he wants Sue to do　　● Write 30-40 words.

Practice 1　 Suppose you are the secretary of the manager of a company. You attended the negotiation between your company and a foreign company, Write a memo of the negotiation. The memo should include.　 (1) time and place of the negotiation　 (2) participants of the negotiation　 (3) content of the negotiation including the agreement reached and the differences that still remain　 (4) the time for the next negotiation　 You should write approximately 100 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 have ordered some new office equipment. However, some of this equipment will arrive a week later than planned.　　● Write a memo to all staff:　　● saying which equipment will be delayed　　● explaining when it will arrive　　● apologizing for the delay.　　● Write about 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.　　Memo　　To:All Staff　　From:SuppliesManager　　Date:1 March2002　　Subject:New Equipment

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.