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21. Fill the gaps in these sentences with the right prepositions, as in this example;

  1. We must give priority to export orders.

  2. There is a lack.....information.....that company.

  3. We still have 200 boxes.....order.....you.

  4. The consignment consists.....four large crates.....all.

  5. Max was left.....charge.....the department for too long.

  6. He signed the documents.....behalf.....his company.

  7. .....reference.....your order, we apologize for the delay.

  8. We always insist.....payment.....advance.

22. Insert the correct phrases in the appropriate spaces below, beyond our control, in advance, to your satisfaction, up-to-date, within a few days.

Dear Sirs

We are sorry for the delay in the shipment of your order. The delay is due to

circumstances ...... A strike in the port of London caused delays in all

shipments.

We shall arrange to send goods.....in future to avoid these delays.

We have sent, under separate cover an.....price-list for our new range of goods,

which should reach you......

We trust that the merchandise is.....when it arrives.

Yours faithfully

….

23. Insert the correct words in the appropriate spaces in the passage below

assure franco domicile propose

carry out goodwill remedy

courteous inconvenience representative

due to prompt short-shipped

Letters of adjustment should always be....., or polite. You should express regret

for any ..... caused by your mistake, and it is a good idea to .....the buyer that

you will correct the mistake, and offer any other.....you think may be useful.

If the error, damage, or delay is not your company's fault, then.you should say that it is.....circumstances beyond your control.

When you conclude the letter you should promise to ..... the customer's

instructions in the future.

Offer the services of your ...... who can visit the buyer and help to arrange

replacements.

If the buyer asks you what you .....to do about delayed shipments, send a .....

reply. If the order was ....., you should despatch the goods which were not sent

as soon as you can. It is a good idea to arrange payment....., which means that

all costs are paid to the consignee's warehouse. This will be accepted by the buyer as a sign of....., and may prevent the customer from changing his supplier.

24. Read this extract from a letter apologizing for a delayed delivery, and choose the best words from the options in brackets.

Further to our telephone conversation, I am writing to you (affecting, concerning, changing) your order No. SX 1940, which was (sold, made, placed) with us on 10 January.

Once again, I must (regret, apologize, speak) to you for our delay in processing the order. This was due to a (shortage, fault, problem) of office staff. However, since I spoke to you last week, we have (dismissed, promoted, taken on) four new employees at our depot, and I am pleased to be able to tell you that your order is now ready for despatch. It will (arrive, delivery, reach) you in approximately fourteen days' time.

As always, special (care, attention, caution) has been taken to ensure that your (load, crates, consignment) of goods has been packed (meeting, according, serving) to your requirements. Each item will be individually wrapped to (prevent, cause, stop) damage.