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2* . ” An e-mail requesting a quote

I Read the e-mail requesting a quote and answer the questions.
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To:! paulcarter@mail.com
.Fran:: danieIIae1lis@atIs.mail.net.uk
Suôject::. Quote for Office Equipment
Dear Mr Carter,
O.ur company is loöking for reliabïe suppliers of office:equioment. We would be
grateful if.you could send us a quote for the items 1isteö below:
1 :coIour photocopier
1 black-and-white photocopier
2 projectors
1 shredder
10 boxes of :papër for printer
2’5 packets of largë writing pads
1ô packets of large envelopes
8 large staplers
’Our payment terms are 3.0 days after delivery date. In general, we are interested
i”n express deliveries. Please ri:otë! that th.e delivery date must be no later"than
WeÖne4däÿ, 2nd May.
R’egards,
Daniëlla Ellis
Hëad öf Administration

1. Who:isthe e-mail to?....

2. Who ls. it from? .............. ...

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3. Which sentence states the request? .. ..,...

4. What additional information ooes the writer incIr›oeŸ

2 Write an e-mail’ requesting a quote for at least five items. Use the Writing Plan and the Useful
Language on page 88 of the Workbook.
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An e-mail providing a quote

1 Read the e-maii providing a quote and answer the questions.

To: daniellaellis atls.mail.net.uk

From: paulcarter mail.com
Subject: Quote for Office Equipment
Dear Ms Ellis,
Thank you for your recent reauest regarding pt ices for office eauioment. Our prices are as
follows:
1 colour photocopier — £7,500
1 black and white photocopier — £5,500
2 projectors - £1,070
1 shredaer — £180
10 boxes of paper for printer — E45
25 packets of large writing pads — E25
10 packets of large envelopes — £9
8 large staplers — £27
As a new customer, we are offering you a discount of 10% on these Drices. The goods will
be sent to your offices by express delivery, as requested. The payment terms outlined in
your request for a quote are acceptable to us. If you confirm your order within the next 48
hours, we will be able to send the goods on Monday, 30th ADril.
We look forward to doing business with you.
Sincerely,
Paul Carter

What is the puroose of the letter?

Have tne two oomoanies done business before?
What discount is offered?
4. What must Ms Ellis do in oroer to get the items requester on Monday, 3O!h April?

2 Write an e-mail providing a quote for office equipment. Use the Writing Plan and the Useful Language
on page 89 of the Workbook.

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