Key words and phrases for annotations(in passive)

The reading	Deals with	The problem of
Article	Touches upon	approach
excerpt	attention to Examines, explain, describe, reviews, shows	Measures Existing Current situation

Typical phrases:

- to be under consideration

- as the title implies the article describes

- it is especially noted

- it is spoken in detail

- are noted

- it is reported

- the text gives a valuable information on

- much attention is given to

- the article is of great help to

- The development analyzed

- The process studied

- The problems examined

- The tendencies investigated

- The experience traced

- The results of is described

- The data in smth ( also ) given

- The analysis for are shown

- The approaches defined

- The attempts determined

- The present condition compared and

- The basic aspects contrasted

- The reasons considered

- The research under consideration

- The main directions presented

- The requirements outlined

- The specific features explained

- The distinctions proposed

- The modern state systematized

- The objective reflected

- The measures

- The significance stressed

- The importance for emphasized

- The role of smth revealed

- The nature smth substantiated

- The essence proved

- The necessity in grounded

- The influence on

- The dependence

- The development analyzed

- The process studied

- The problems examined

- The tendencies investigated

- The experience traced

- The results of is described

- The data in smth ( also ) given

- The analysis for are shown

- The approaches defined

- The attempts determined

- The present condition compared and

- The basic aspects contrasted

- The reasons considered

- The research under consideration

- The main directions presented

- The requirements outlined

- The specific features explained

- The distinctions proposed

- The modern state systematized

- The objective reflected

- The measures

- The significance stressed

- The importance for emphasized

- The role of smth revealed

- The nature smth substantiated

- The essence proved

- The necessity in grounded

- The influence on

- The dependence

Typical invitation and ending phrases letters:

- We have received your letter of

- Thank you for your letter of

- Your letter enclosing (stating that... asking us to do.., requesting us to do)... has been considered (given proper attention)

- In reply (response) to your letter of

- in confirmation of our telephone conversation we wish to inform you that

- with reference to (referring to) our (your) letter of.. we wish to inform you that

- we are pleased (glad) to inform you that

- we have pleasure in informing you that

- we are sorry (we regret) to have remind you that

- we offer apologies for the delay in answering your letter

- we apologize for/ please accept our apologies

- You are not doubt aware that

- you may know that/please note that

- we wish to draw your attention to the fact that

- we would like to note that

- we wish to bring to your notice that

- in this connection/ in connection with above/in connection with your request

- we are looking forward to hearing grom you/ We expect your early reply/ we expect to hear from you in near future

- your prompt execution of our order will be appreciated

- we are looking forward to (receiving) your cosent(approval, confirmation)

- we would appreciate receiving your reply at your earliest convenience

Enquiries phrases:

1. We are retailers (importers, wholesalers) in the ... trade and would like to get in touch with suppliers (manufactures) of...

2. Our company is a subsidiary of... and we specialize in ...

3. We are in the market for ...

4. Could you please send me .../ Would you please let us have your current catalogue (brochure) and price-list for .../I would appreciate your sending me ...

5. We were given your name by.../You were recommended to us by .../ We were advised by ... that you were interested in ... /... told us that you were looking for ...

6. We were impressed by the selection of ... that was/were displayed on your stand at...

7. We have read your advertisement in .../ We are replying to your advertisement in ...

8. We would like to have further details .../ I would appreciate more details about .../ Could you please give us more information about...

9. Would your kindly quote your best prices and terms of payment for...

10. If your prices are competitive ... If the quality of the goods comes up to our expectations... If the samples meet with our customers approval, we can probably let you have regular orders

11. There is a promising market here for ..., and we may be able to place large (substantial) orders with you if the quality and prices of your products are suitable.

12. As we usually place very large orders, we would expect a quality discount of...

13. We normally effect payment by ... /Our terms of payment are normally a 30 day bill of exchange, documents against acceptance (cheque/bank transfer, payment for collection, letter of credit)

14. Thank you in advance for any information you can give us.

15. Your early reply will be very much appreciated / We would be grateful for an early reply.

16. The work would have to be completed before ... / Delivery before ... is essential / Prompt delivery would be necessary.

17. We trust you will make every effort to meet our requirements