Practice 1 1. We were given your name by Mr. John Harry of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi. 2. We saw your products displayed at the Trade Fair earlier this year. Could you let us know more about these products.

Practice 2 Please send me your latest catalogue and current price list for fax machines together with illustrated leaflets so that we could send them to our potential customers. I have a large hardware store in Southampton and I am particularly interested in electric heaters which you are advertising in the West Country Gazette. Please send me your illustrated catalogue(singular) and price list.

Practice 3 I would appreciate it if you could send more information about your new electrical appliances which you are advertising on your website. We are interested in your terms of payment and discounts for large orders and regular purchases.

Practice 4 We would appreciate it if you could send us some samples of the material so that we can examine the texture and quality. As we usually purchase this kind of products , we should be glad if you would send us some of your latest samples and tell us your most competitive prices. We would like to buy your men’s and ladies’ ready-made clothes for immediate delivery. Could you send us some samples and let us know details about your prices and terms of payment.

Practice 5 Dear Sirs, Your Trade Association told us that you produce polyester cotton bed sheets and pillow covers. We deal in textiles and believe that in our area there is a potential/promising market for this kind of goods with moderate prices/ for moderately priced goods of this kind. Please send us some information about different ranges of products including sizes, colors, and prices, with samples of different qualities and materials used. Let us know about your terms of payment and discounts for orders of 500 items or more. Prices include delivery to our address shown above. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon. Yours faithfully,