Письменное задание

ПИСЬМЕННОЕ ЗАДАНИЕ

Task 1.
Translate the text; mind the quality of your Russian text.

GENERAL TIPS FOR WRITING EMAILS

Here are some general tips as a reminder for writing good emails:
Use a "subject line" that summarises briefly and clearly the content of the message. Your email may be one of hundreds on the recipient's computer, and you want them to read it when it arrives and then find it again easily in their files.
Use short, simple sentences. Long sentences are often difficult to read and understand. The most common mistake for learners of English is to translate directly from their own language.
Usually the result is a complicated, confusing sentence. 
One subject per email is best. The other person can reply to an email about one thing, delete it, and leave another email in their "Inbox" that needs more time.
Be very careful with jokes, irony, personal comments etc. Humour rarely translates well from one culture to another. And if you are angry, wait for 24 hours before you write. Once you press "Send" you cannot get your email back. It can be seen by anyone and copied and sent round the world.
The informal nature of email makes people write things that they shouldn't. Only write what you would be comfortable saying to the person's face. 
Take a moment to review and edit what you have written. Is the main point clear? Would some pieces of continuous text be better as bullet points or numbered points? Is it clear what action you want the recipient to take? Would you be happy to receive this email? If in doubt, ask a colleague to quickly look through and make comments.
Don't ignore capital letters, punctuation, spelling, paragraphs, and basic grammar. It might be okay when you are writing to a very close friend, but to everyone else it's an important part of the image that you create. A careless, disorganized email shows the outside world a careless, disorganized mind.
Use the replies you receive to modify your writing to the same person. If the recipient writes back in a more informal or more formal style, then match that in your future emails to them. If they use particular words or phrases that seem to come from their company culture, or professional area, then consider using those words yourself where they are appropriate.
Be positive! Look at these words: activity, agreed, evolving, fast, good question, helpful, join us, mutual, productive, solve, team, together, tools, useful. Now look at these: busy, crisis, failure, forget it, hard, I can't, I won't, impossible, never, stupid, unavailable, waste. The words you use show your attitude to life.

Notes:
complicated – запутанный, трудный для понимания
delete – удалять, стирать
inbox – ящик входящей почты
bullet point – жирная точка (наборный знак, который используется для выделения
наиболее важных мест в тексте, для оформления пунктов или подпунктов)
careless – небрежный, невнимательный; легкомысленный, несерьёзный

Task 2.
Choose a subject line for each email.
One of the subject lines in the box is not used.
a) Action re contract; b) Meeting 14/5; c) Re your advertisement;
d) Special Offer!; e) Shipping confirmation; f) Regarding your order.

Email 1
Subject: .............................................................
Re your last email, we are in the process of arranging the meeting scheduled for 14 May, butthere are still a few details I need from you. 
Do you want me to book hotel accommodation for you – or will you sort it out at your end? Also, can you send us something about the Barcelona project you were involved in last year? It would be helpful to have something to circulate before the meeting. Please send a copy of any relevant reports.
Regards.
Monica.

Email 2
Subject: .............................................................
Sorry for the delay in replying – I've been out of the country on business. Unfortunately, the items you ordered are not in stock, but we're expecting delivery by the end of the week.
I'll get back to you as soon as they arrive.
If you need any more information, please feel free to contact me.

Email 3
Subject: .............................................................
Luisa, I've emailed Michelle and Roberto about the changes to the contract.
Shall I have a word with Michelle to make sure she understands what's going on? You work with Roberto – can you talk to him?
Thanks for your help – I appreciate it.

Email 4
Subject: .............................................................
Good news! Subscribers to our email newsletter can take advantage of fantastic price savings in our January sale. I've attached a pdf file that gives full details, or alternatively just click on the link below. You can order over the web or by email – our customer service staff are standing by. 
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Email 5
Subject: .............................................................
Just a short note to let you know that we received your order. We can confirm that the items were sent by mail today. To track your order, click on the link below. If there's anything else, just let us know.
Best wishes.
Pierre.

Task 3.
In each gap there are two possible answers from A, B, C or D. Write both answers. The
first one has been done for you.
1. Please ...B/C... my report. Hope it's useful.
a) find attachment; с) find attached;
b) find enclosed; d) see attached.
2. Here is my report. If there are any problems, …………... me know.
a) please let; c) please to let;
b) make; d) just let.
3. This report has just arrived. I'm …………….. it to you. Hope it's not too late.
a) moving; c) replying;
b) forwarding; d) sending.
4. I'm sending various forms for you to complete. Please …………special attention to AF200.
a) give; c) make;
b) pay; d) take.
5. Please complete the attached forms, and return them to me …………… 3 June.
a) by; c) before;
b) until; d) to.
6. As agreed, I'm sending the pre-meeting notes. Let me know if there's anything else we can do …………… before we meet. 
a) from our part; c) on our side;
b) from this end; d) on this way.
7. I'm attaching the Business Plan Review. Please ……………… that several alterations in dates have been made.
a) look; c) note;
b) appoint; d) be aware.
8. Please find attached my report ………………… if there are any problems with deadlines etc.
a) Get back with me; c) Get back to me;
b) Get in touch; d) Make a touch.
9. Please find attached my report ……………… .
a) Let me know what you think; c) Let me have what you think;
b) Let me have any comments; d) Make me have any comments.
10. Here is the itinerary for Sri Lanka. Please …………... that I have included everything you want in it.
a) check; c) control;
b) agree; d) confirm.

T a s k 4.
There are two e-mail letters below. You must choose only one, according to the first letter of your surname.

Email 1
The first letter of your surname
is:
Email 2
The first letter of your surname
is:
А, Б, В, Г, Д, Е, Ё, Ж, З,
И, К, Л, М, Н, О.
П, Р, С, Т, У, Ф, Х, Ц, Ч, Ш, Щ,
Э, Ю, Я.
Put the lines in the e-mails below into the correct order and translate the result of your work.

Email 1
I am writing to thank you …………………………………..
The meetings were very productive, and …………………..
As well as the business side of things, ……………………..
The next time that you are in Munich ……………………...
Please give my regards ……………………………………..
for your hospitality …………………………………………
during my recent trip to Paris ………………………………
I really appreciated the time you took ……………………...
I am sure that they lay the basis for ………………………..
to show me Notre Dame, and ………………………………
to your colleagues in the Paris office, ……………………...
the wonderful meal that we had afterwards ………………..
a good long-term business relationship …………………….
it will be my pleasure to return your kindness ……………..
it was a great pleasure to meet them all ……………………

Email 2
Thank you for taking the time to attend ……………………
Unfortunately, we have to inform you that ………………...
As we mentioned in the interview, we had ………………...
While we were impressed with your interview, ……………
We appreciate your interest in ……………………………..
many applicants for this position …………………………..
your application has not been successful …………………..
an interview with us last week ……………………………..
we did not feel ……………………………………………..
working with us, ……………………………………………
that you have the necessary skills ………………………….
and we would like to take this opportunity ………………...
and experience for the position ……………..
and the standard of candidates was very high ……………...
to wish you every success in the future …………………….