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1. Read the following sample of a letter of intent carefully and 1. Read the following sample of a letter of intent carefully and learn to write your own.learn to write your own.

Houston FOREIGN TRADE & IMPORT COMPANYSHELL BUILDING HOUSTON 2 TEXAS USA

Tel.3-8411-7204 fax: 3-8411-7012 email: [email protected] 9, 2003

Shanghai Branch, Sino-Petro Corporation,Shanghai, China 200001.

Dear Sir or Madam: I will be leaving for China on a business research trip very shortly and expects to arrive in Shanghai some time on June 16. I would appreciate your contacting me through Mr. Zhang Wei

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of Shanghai Branch, Bank of China. Our company is a subsidiary company of McCarthy Oil and Gas Corporation, one of the largest oil producers in the United States. We are, therefore, well financed, and because of our interest in the economic prosperity in China, we would like to place ourselves in a position where we can conduct some business relationships of mutual benefit.Faithfully yours,Houston FOREIGN TRADE &IMPORT CO.Paul TunkisPaul TunkisMarketing Manager

1. Read the following sample of a letter of intent carefully and 1. Read the following sample of a letter of intent carefully and learn to write your own.learn to write your own.


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2. Complete the following letter based on the information given 2. Complete the following letter based on the information given in Chinese. in Chinese.

East China Hitech Co., Ltd. 108# Huaihai Road, Shanghai, China March 18, 2003H. HUGHES & CO.21 Avenue, N. Y., U.S.A.

Dear Sir or Madam: We have heard from Smith & Co. of New York that (1) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ （你方在上海寻求计算机行业诚信的代理商） .

you are looking for a reliable agent in the computer industry to represent your company in Shanghai




Having already possessed experience for some years in marketing products similar to yours and (2)_____________________________________________ （十分了解客户需求） , we offer our service to you as your agent. We have spacious and well-equipped showrooms and an experienced staff of sales representatives across the country who would push your business with their best efforts. In short, we are confident that (3)__________________________________________________ （我们能在上海为你们开拓良好的市场 ). If you are interested in our proposal, we should be glad to know on (4) ______________________________________________________ （你方有何签约条件） .

being quite familiar with customers’ needs

we could develop a good market for you in Shanghai

what terms you would be willing to conduct an agreement




For general information concerning our standing in the trade, we (5) ___________________________________________ _________ （建议向你市的我国商务参赞查询） . (6)__________________________________________ （盼早复） .

Faithfully yours,Huang YiHuang YiSales Manager

suggest you refer to our commercial counselor in your city

We look forward to hearing from you very soon



3. Write a letter based on the information given in Chinese.3. Write a letter based on the information given in Chinese.

某贸易公司有 20 多年历史，与当地批发商业务往来密切，有自己完整的营销系统（ distribution system ）和经验丰富的营销人员，现欲做某外国公司毛织品 (woolen goods) 的销售代理。写信告诉对方自己的合作意愿，并询问对方签约条件。

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3. Write a letter based on the information given in Chinese.3. Write a letter based on the information given in Chinese.

Dear Sirs, We are writing to ask if you are interested in extending your market of woolen goods to our country by appointing us the agent for your products. We have been well established for over 20 years and have developed a complete distribution system. We have close connections with local wholesalers and we have an experienced marketing staff. We feel confident that we will develop a good market for your products. If you are interested in our proposal, we should be glad to know on what terms you would be willing to conduct an agreement. We look forward to your prompt reply.


Sentence WritingSentence Writing

DefinitionDefinition

Sometimes, to avoid confusion or misunderstanding, we havSometimes, to avoid confusion or misunderstanding, we hav

e to define a term, a word, or a concept which is unfamiliar to e to define a term, a word, or a concept which is unfamiliar to

most readers or open to various interpretations. To give a definmost readers or open to various interpretations. To give a defin

ition is to illustrate the nature or quality of something, or to exition is to illustrate the nature or quality of something, or to ex

plain the meaning of some concepts. In general, there are three plain the meaning of some concepts. In general, there are three

basic ways to define a word or term: to give a synonym, to use basic ways to define a word or term: to give a synonym, to use

a sentence or to write a paragraph if the definition is a multi-dia sentence or to write a paragraph if the definition is a multi-di

mentional one. mentional one.



Using a Synonym : To mend means to repair.Using a Synonym : To mend means to repair.

Using a Sentence: Ink is a colored liquid which we use for Using a Sentence: Ink is a colored liquid which we use for

writing.writing.

Using a Paragraph or an Essay:Using a Paragraph or an Essay:



ExampleExample

Pie ChartsPie Charts

From its name you know what a pie chart looks From its name you know what a pie chart looks

like. Of course, it is like a pie, a circle consisting of like. Of course, it is like a pie, a circle consisting of

several small slices but each of different sizes. several small slices but each of different sizes.

A pie chart can best be used in presenting an A pie chart can best be used in presenting an

organic whole which has different component parts. Emphasis is organic whole which has different component parts. Emphasis is

placed on the differences among the components. Therefore, pieplaced on the differences among the components. Therefore, pie



charts are used to compare the different parts of the whole. charts are used to compare the different parts of the whole.

They are not, however, useful for representing absolute They are not, however, useful for representing absolute

quantities, for showing changes in a quantity over a period of quantities, for showing changes in a quantity over a period of

time, or for comparing units that are not part of the same time, or for comparing units that are not part of the same

whole.whole.



Write Through Correcting Mistakes

Write Through Translating

Write Through Describing a Picture


4. Correct the errors in the following sentences. 4. Correct the errors in the following sentences.

1. A fellow refers a man or a boy in informal English.

refers to

2. Coffee can define as a brown powder made by crushing coffee beans, and used for making drinks.

can be defined as



3. Darvinism is referred to Darvin’s special view of how the process of evolution comes about.

refers to

4. The common way of defining a term is give a one-sentence definition followed by some examples.

is to give



5. A dictionary contains a book that lists and explains the words of a language, or gives translations of them into one or more other languages.

is


5. Translate the following sentences into English.5. Translate the following sentences into English.

1.1. 钻石的透明度钻石的透明度 (clarity)(clarity) 是指你能否轻易看到钻石的缺陷，不是指你能否轻易看到钻石的缺陷，不管是在表面还是在钻石内部。管是在表面还是在钻石内部。

refers torefers to

A diamond’s clarity refers to how easily you can see any A diamond’s clarity refers to how easily you can see any imperfections in the diamonds, whether (they are) on the imperfections in the diamonds, whether (they are) on the surface or inside the diamond.surface or inside the diamond.

imperfectionsimperfections



2.2. 现代家庭通常由父母和子女构成。现代家庭通常由父母和子女构成。

consists ofconsists of

A modern family normally consists of parents and children.A modern family normally consists of parents and children.



3.3. 传统的含意是指信仰或习俗的世代相传。传统的含意是指信仰或习俗的世代相传。

signifies signifies

Tradition signifies the passing of beliefs or customs from oTradition signifies the passing of beliefs or customs from one generation to the next.ne generation to the next.



4.4. 你举手就表明你同意我的观点。你举手就表明你同意我的观点。

meansmeans

To put up your hand means that you agree with me.To put up your hand means that you agree with me.



5.5. 博士学位是大学里授予的最高学位。博士学位是大学里授予的最高学位。

doctoratedoctorate

Doctorate (The doctor’s degree) is the highest university dDoctorate (The doctor’s degree) is the highest university degree.egree.


6. Here is a set of pictures involving the following terms which you 6. Here is a set of pictures involving the following terms which you should define.should define.

1

A sign of AgencyDefine the term: overseas agency

2

Two parties at the negotiation tableDefine the term: negotiation

3

The opening ceremony of a joint ventureDefine the term: joint venture4

Two people signing an agreementDefine the term: agreement



1. Joint venture The joining of two or more people or companies to conduct a specific business enterprise.

2. Negotiation Negotiations are discussions that take place between people who have different interests, especially in business, politics, or international affairs, in order for them to be able to come to an agreement about something, solve a problem, or make arrangements.



3. Overseas agency An overseas agency is a business which provides particular services on behalf of another business in a foreign country.

4. Agreement An agreement is a formal document which is signed by two or more people or parties and which states in detail something that they have decided on.


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following letter

letter of intent

bank of china

general information

following sample

simulateof shanghai

east china hitech

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