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a  The name of the ship they are using and its departure and arrival dates. He may have asked because he suspects that they have not shipped the drills at all.

b  Because the company is no longer in business.

c  Contact Nordic Engineering immediately and find out what is happening to the order. At the same time, he should try to find another supplier.

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Example answer

Dear Mr Lange

Position as Store Manager

I am writing in connection with your application for the above post.

Unfortunately, we are unable to find your completed application form. We have a copy of your covering letter, but not the application form or your CV and photograph.

We are holding interviews for the post next week. We would be grateful, therefore, if you could fax your application to us as soon as possible. Please find a copy of the application form following this letter.

With apologies once again.

Yours sincerely

[name]

EverLite Ltd

Number of pages to follow: 5

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Example answers

1 a  It was a pleasure to meet you on Thursday. I was sorry to hear that you had been ill.

b  It was a pleasure to have dinner with you last week. It was very interesting to hear about your holiday in Iceland.

c  It was a pity that we did not have time to talk last week. I would have liked to have heard your opinions on our new products.

2 a  1 Thank you for 2 It was interesting

3 I thought you might be interested to hear about b 1 I am sorry 2 It was a pleasure

b  I was wondering if you could help me.