would” and “could”!
Would=一般请求(G)或对方做某事的意愿(D) could=特殊请求(S)或对方做某事的能力(A) egDear Sir, Would you please send me a catalog? If I order 20 units, could you please give me 10 percent discount? Also, how soon could you deliver?...
Sample e-mail
Dear Sir: I am really interested in your golden necklace displayed in your showroom, and would like to know the prices. Would you please send me the catalogue and the price list? Could you please give any discount? If so, how much? I am looking forward to your reply. Sincerely,
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Lecture 4
Unit 2 Routine business documents 常规商务文书
Enquiries and replies 查询函与回复函
Dear Sir, We are interested in your XCR-20 Copy machine. If we ordered three of these machines, what would your best price be? Also, how soon could you deliver? Would there be an installation charge? If so, how much? Finally, what colors are available? I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely,