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A reply to an inquiry I Unit 8

Did you know?

In American English when you write 0110312012 you mean January 3, 2012.
In British English when you write 0110312012 you mean March 1, 2012.
To make sure there is no misunderstanding, spell it out, for example, February 7, 2014.

Understanding
2 Read the email again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
Lowis Engineering is organizing a conference for February 7. T IF
2 The hotel information can only be found on the website. T IF
3 If Jasmine makes a reservation before March 1, she can get a discount. T IF
4 The hotel is fully booked on May 3. T IF
5 Jon Martin is the conference manager at Anchor Hotels. TIF

Key phrases
Giving information

Thank you for your email of ... . We are offering a discount of X%.
- -
With reference to your ... . If you would like further information
- - - -
Please find attached I enclosed ... . about ... .
I am pleased to inform you that ... . Please contact me on ....

Practice
3 Complete the sentences with words from the box.

available conference facilities contact
discount price information email

1 Our company is offering a of 10%.
2 Thank you for your of October 19.
3 Please find enclosed for our conference rooms.
4 With reference to your request for ___ information, please find attached
a brochure as a PDF file.
5 Please ___ me on 0207 98 5151.
6 I am pleased to inform you that we have a meeting room on
March 27.

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