新编剑桥商务英语中级第三版

MODULE 1 To: All Staff From: Ray Bonner Date: 24th June

Subject: Trial of flexitime system

Further to our previous meeting, we are pleased to be able to confirm that the new flexitime system will come into operation as from 1st August. The system applies to all administrative and office staff. May I remind you that any production staff on the current shift system remain unaffected by these changes.

From: evelyn@larbonner.com Hi, Rona

How are you? I got a note to say you called. Great news that you passed your final exam! I’m sorry that I didn’t get back to you but it’s been crazy here. The network was down for three days so all our customers were receiving the wrong orders! Anyway, how about meeting for lunch this week? If you can’t make it, don’t forget the party this weekend. Do you want me to pick you up at 8? See you soon, Eve

Dear Mr. Hynes:

RE: Replacement of item 00-A104

With regard to your letter dated 12th June, I am writing to confirm that we can offer you a replacement item and this will be sent out today. I would like to apologize for the delay with this. Unfortunately, this was due to recent changes to our network. On behalf of Lar Bonner I would like to thank you for your custom. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Yours sincerely Evelyn Boer Customer Services Tel: 0207 865 849

You are a manager at Lar Bonner. After a meeting with staff, the company has agreed to extend parental leave for fathers from two weeks to three weeks. Write a memo to all staff. ? Refer to the previous meeting.

? Say when the new system will begin (25th September). ? Remind staff that their managers need one month’s notice. To: All Staff

From: (Name of student) Date: 25th July

Subject: Parental Leave

Further to our previous meeting, I am pleased to confirm that parental leave for fathers has been extended to three weeks. The new system will come into operation as from 25th September. May I remind you that your managers will require one month’s notice?

MODULE 2

1. Read the application for a job. Write the verb in brackets in the past simple, present perfect or present perfect continuous. Dear Sir or Madam,

I __Saw__ (see) your advert for the post of Client Services Executive in yesterday's newspaper and I would like to apply for the position.

As you can see from my attached CV, I _have been working_ (work) for my current company for over two years. I _joined_ (join) Mackintyre and Co in 2007 and since then, I _have had_ (have) many opportunities to develop my skills. However, I _ have been considering_ (consider) a career change with a new challenge for a number of months and this seems like the perfect moment to make that move.

I see from recent press reports that your company _has expanded/has been expanding_ (expand) its operations in China and therefore I would like to draw your attention to my degree in Oriental Studies and Mandarin which I _completed_ (complete) in 2006. Combined with my current MBA, which I _ have been studying_ (study) for part-time at the local university, I feel that I would be an asset to your company.

Please also note that my current manager _has agreed_ (agree) to write a reference and can be contacted on 0207 857 6785.

I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully Daniel Lewis

2. Read this advert for a job. You would like to apply for it and have written some notes about your experience. Use the notes to write a letter of application (120-140 words) similar to the one above.