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You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a nearby town. Write a letter to the shop. In your letter: - ask whether the shop has the goods or can order them - ask what the prices are - ask how long the shop can hold the goods for you

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Dear Sir or Madam, I have recently purchased a studio apartment in Perth which is in the vicinity of your shop. I would like to purchase some electronic equipment for my apartment and writing to inquire about the availability of those products.
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Band 7.0
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Band 6.5
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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing this letter to inquire about the goods I want to purchase from your store. I am looking for a digital photo frame and a crystal flower vase with electric light in it, which I saw when I visited your shop last time.
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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing this letter to inquire about the availability of some goods that I need to purchase soon. I have visited your store a few months ago and was impressed with your product catalogue.
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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to inquire about the availability of some electrical goods that I intend to purchase. One of my colleagues recommended me your shop and I am hoping you would be able to supply those products to my home address.
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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to inquire about some electronic goods that I want to purchase. Your shop has been recommended to me by a friend and he mentioned that you have a great variety of quality products and I am hoping to purchase them from you if you have the stock or can manage those for me.
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You own an old item that you think is valuable and would like to sell. Write a letter to the owner of an antique shop. In your letter:- Explain how you found the shop- Describe the item that you would like to sell- Say how much you would like to sell the item for

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You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter- Explain why you want to take time off work- Give details of the amount of time you need- Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away.

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You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a nearby town. Write a letter to the shop. In your letter: - ask whether the shop has the goods or can order them - ask what the prices are - ask how long the shop can hold the goods for you

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You own an old item that you think is valuable and would like to sell. Write a letter to the owner of an antique shop. In your letter:- Explain how you found the shop- Describe the item that you would like to sell- Say how much you would like to sell the item for

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You have just rented an unfurnished flat and a friend has told you that the Opportunity Shop in the shopping centre has cheap second-hand furniture. Write to the shop owner. In your letter:- describe what furniture you need- ask whether the shop has these items- ask what the items cost

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You have just rented an unfurnished flat and a friend has told you about a shop that has cheap second-hand furniture. Write to the shop owner. In your letter:- describe what you need?- ask whether they have these items?- ask what they cost?

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You are organising an executive event for the company you work for. Write a letter to the person in charge of a venue that you are considering for the event. In your letter:- ask about available dates- ask what services the venue provides- ask about the costs

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