3。咨询信

　　Directions:

　　You are preparing for an English test and are in need of some reference books. Write a letter to the sales department of a bookstore to ask for:

　　1)detailed information about the books you want,

　　2)methods of payment,

　　3)time and way of delivery.                                            

　　You should write about 100 words on Answer Sheet 2. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. You do not need to write the address. ( 10 points )

　　参考范文：

　　Dear Sir or Madam,   

　　As a student preparing for TOEFL in the coming May, I am writing to ask if you have Approaches to TOEFL compiled by Prof. Wang Siming and published by University College Press in 2004. 

　　If you have the book for sale, I’d like to mail order it. Please let me know if I can pay for it by money order or do you accept Master Card ?   

　　I’d appreciate it if you could send me the book at your earliest convenience by EMS to the following address:      

　　Li Ming

　　Room 239, Student Dormitory No. 11

　　West Campus, Baoshan University

　　Baoshan, 103008                                        

　　Truly yours,                                               

     Li  Ming                                                                                          

　　参考句式：

　　1.I am writing to inquire about the details on …

　　2.I would like to obtain some information about …

　　3.I would be very grateful if you would be kind enough to provide me essential information about…

　　4.Your prompt and favorable attention to my inquiry would be highly appreciated。

　　5.I would be much obliged to you if you could let me know the procedures I have to go through