Ⅶ. Letter Writing (20 points)
47. Write a reply of about 100 words trying to perform the following functions:
(1) Express thanks for the addresser’s request and regrets for your inability to meet the guests at the time requested by the other party.
(2) Propose another time for the appointment, specifying clearly the date (November 15 to 18) for the appointment.
(3) Try to soothe or reduce the receiver’s disappointment.
Dear Mr. Liu,
I am delighted to know that you will come toGuangzhou and visit our company. Unfortunately, however, I am fully occupied and cannot meet you on November 13, when I have an indeed important meeting that cannot be cancelled. My schedule is more flexible from November 15 to 18. I wonder if you can manage to meetme during these days. During your stay here, I would ask my assistant, Amy to show you around some factories of our company. Indeed, we have a lot of ideasand experience to exchange, and I am fully convinced we will have an even better cooperation.
Looking forward to seeing you again.
Sincerely yours,
Anna Wang
