Topic 11: You planed to have a meeting, but cancelled it for some reasons. You are writing to your business partner. In your letter, you

· Explain reasons

· Suggest date and venue of a new meeting

· Apologise for your absence

Dear Mr. Gavin Levis,

I am writing to you in some embarrassment and with many apologies for my failure to attend the meeting we arranged on Feb 25th. If there was any inconvenience my absence may have caused you, please forgive me. I trust you will understand my reasons.

First, two machines of the factory I am supervising failed to operate two days before our meeting. I had to organise our technicians to fix the machines so as to avoid downtime. Both machines are fully repaired now and the manufacture is back to normal.

Second, one of my cousins was caught up in a traffic accident. To be frank, he is still in critical condition. As his parents are on a business trip far from home, I have to look after him.

I wonder if it is possible for us to arrange a new meeting in not too distant future. If it is convenient, Hilton Hotel at 7 p.m. on Feb 27th is a favourable choice for me. If it does not suit your schedule, please notify so that we can make alternative arrangements.

I am looking forward to your confirmation.

Yours faithfully...

Topic 12: You have a full-time job and an evening course, but for some reason you cannot continue the evening course. In a letter to the course coordinator, you

· Explain reasons

· Specify when you want to resume the course

· Inquire about whether to pay more

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am a student currently finishing an evening course in your school, and I am writing to inquire if it is possible that I can drop out of my class for the time being. There is no problem with the quality of the class or with the service of your school, but please forgive me, for I cannot afford the time at present.

As you might know, I am working full time at Telecom Telecommunications Company. One of my colleagues is now having two months maternity leave, and the company cannot find anybody to replace her. I have to work overtime every day to finish arranged work.

In addition to my job, my experience in the Spanish language study is another problem. As I am a new learner, I have met difficulty in keeping pace with the class. I think it better for me to do some review work first, before moving into the further stage.

If possible, I would like your school to grant me a four-week break. I am expecting to continue my class, once the break is finished. I also wonder whether I should pay any extra money for this arrangement. To save you the trouble of replying, I prefer to telephone you if you permit.

Please confirm receiving my message at your convenience. Thank you in advance.

Yours sincerely...

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