本书选用的范文大多数是真实文本或对真实文本稍加改动的材料;书中的写作练习也针对真实的交际需要而设计,强调学生注重中英文化差异,培养一种关注读者(audience-oriented)的写作态度。大部分写作练习是在对用人单位需求进行调查、对英语专业毕业生跟踪了解后经过分析而确定的。目的在于通过真实的、有现实意义的交际,增强学生的兴趣,激励学生主动积极地学习。

Part 1 Writing When making Applications
1.Layout and conventions of letter writing
2.Applying for job vacancies
3.Applying for university admission
4.Filling in application forms
Part 2 Secretarial writing
1.Notice of meeting
2.Minutes of meetings
3.Memoranda and office memos
4.Business reports
5.Itineraries
6.Ootes and office slips
7.Publicity Materials
Part 3 Foreing Trade Correspondence
1.Making Enquiries
2.Making offers
3.Placing orders
4.Sales contract and sales confirmation
5.Making payment by Letter of credit
6.Shipping
7.Complaints and claims
Reffrence key to exercises and notes
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