I. C. Elements of a covering letter

YOUR NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE No DATE ADDRESS OF THE COMPANY ( в кoтopyю вы o6paщaeтecь) Dear Sir /Dear Madam An introductory sentence (Explain why you are writing this letter and how you heard about this vacancy)

Two or three paragraphs (Describe your professional plans, interest in this particular job, expected work con­ditions A closing sentence - Request for an in­terview A polite phrase (типa Yours faithfully) Signature Full name typed

II. A. Read the text In the Office and speak on job routine

I work for the company Electronics Ltd. as General Manager. Here is a picture of what I usually do on weekdays. My working day begins very early.

I come to the office in the morning and stay there practically all day long. My secretary sorts out the letters which need immediate attention and run through the agenda of the day.

In the office I look through the mail, read cables and write business letters. During the day I meet foreign businessmen and discuss with them various issues relating to prices for different goods, terms of payment, shipment and delivery.

From 2 till 4 o’clock I receive clients. They apply to me with various questions which need immediate attention and rapid solution: production, promotion, sales and commerce, personnel, marketing. I try to solve all the questions which are in my competence successfully.

II. B. Practise the dialogue (EE № 86) - Good morning, Mr Fulpocket. - Good morning, Miss Goldsmith. - We've met here to discuss the conditions of your company takeover. - Because the company is operating on a highly profitable market. - But you have been recording big los­ses for the last two years. - Yes, but this was due to some big in­vestments we made recently. We expect a sharp increase in sales next year. - I’m not convinced about that. You have to remember that inflation is also rising. Besides, the people you employ are not best in this field. - We are fully aware of that and we are just about to change it. We have hired a headhunting agency which is looking for the best specialists to be employed in our company. - I understand but the deal is to be made

- I hope the price you are offering will be satisfactory to our shareholders. - We are offering £100 a share. - It's definitely not enough. - Why? now and the present value of your company doesn’t exceed £100 a share. - As you know the market today is heading towards economic stability and low risk. This increases the value of our company and the investments we have made. - Don’t forget about the loans that you have not paid back in full. That involves high overheads. Interest rates are also set to rise due to growing inflation. - But there are only two outstanding instalments. - All right. Our final offer is £105 a share. We won’t pay any more. - It’s a deal. Thank you.