问答题 ● Read this note which you have had from the Chairman of the company where you work.
Mireira Automotives
From Dr Mireira, Chairman Confidential

Dear Lee
I am pleased to tell you that we want to make you Manager of our branch in Sao Paolo.
The position carries the same duties as your present job, but, because the Sao Paolo branch is larger, we will give you a 15% increase in salary, and other benefits.
Your new job will start at the beginning of October.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
● Write a reply to Mr. Mireira.
· thanking him for the offer
· giving a reason why you cannot start until November
· asking for a bigger increase in salary
· requesting details about the other benefits.
● Write 60—80 words on your Answer sheet.
● Do not include postal addresses.

【正确答案】
(for reference only)
Dear Dr Mireira:
Thank you for the offer to make me Manager of the branch in Sao Paolo.
I should like to accept the job, but I cannot start until November because I have booked a holiday in October [or other plausible reason]. I think if I can stant it in November.
Because the branch is larger, I think the salary increase should be 20% [or similar].
Could you also tell me about the other benefits?
I look forward to your reply.
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