咨询信(Letter of Inquiry)

　　咨询信的主要目的是寻求所需的信息或帮助，其写作要点如下：

　　(1)首先要表明写作意图，说明写这封信是为了寻求什么样的信息或帮助。

　　(2)接着提出所咨询的具体问题，强调获得这个信息对自己的重要性。

　　(3)向对方表示真诚的感激，表达获取信息的强烈愿望，提供联系方式。

　　【例文】

　　Directions:

　　Suppose you are a store holder and want to purchase goods for Christmas sales. Write to a wholesaler to ask the detailed information of the available goods.

　　You should write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “George O. Justin” instead.

　　Dear Sir / Madam,

　　Your advertisement in the latest edition of Buy Now caught my attention. I am particularly interested in your new line of gift merchandise. Since the Christmas season is near, we need to stock our inventory with items that will make appropriate gifts.

　　Please send me your current holiday catalog of gift ideas, we are usually asked to stock items that worth $ 50 and under.

　　We will also need to know your terms of payment, quantity prices, discount options and any special offers. We are also interested in how items will be shipped and the speed with which they can be delivered.

　　Thank you for your assistance.

　　                                                     Sincerely yours,

　　                                                     George O.Justin

　　I’m writing to you because I need to inquire you about…

　　写这封信是想向你咨询……

　　I’m sorry to bother you to inquire about…

　　对不起打扰你向你询问……

　　Your advertisement in…caught my attention.

　　贵方刊登在……上的广告吸引了我的注意。

　　I am particularly interested in…

　　我对……十分感兴趣。

　　It would be highly appreciated if you could…

　　如果你能……我将万分感谢。

　　I hope you will give due attention to this matter.

　　希望对此事你能给予足够的重视。