问答题
· You have to cancel a meeting with James Lewis, a senior manager in your company, at very short notice.
· Write an email to Mr Lewis:
· apologising for the cancellation
· explaining why this was necessary
· suggesting a date when you are free.
· Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.
· Write an email to Mr Lewis:
· apologising for the cancellation
· explaining why this was necessary
· suggesting a date when you are free.
· Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.
【正确答案】Sample A
Hello James
I must cancle our meeting on 25 November. The reason for the cancellation is, I will attend the meeting with John Brown, the Sales Manager.
He can meet us on 28 November, is it ok for you?
Joana
Band 3
The first content point is not addressed. Otherwise, the message is clear. However, the tone of the email is not always appropriate.
Sample B
Dear Mr. Lewis, I'm afraid, I must cancel our meeting. I must go to London. We have problems there. So I would say we make another date for our meeting. What do you think about the 10 December 2003? Please give me an answer soon.
Kind regards
Katja Stein
Band 5
All the content points are covered clearly. The candidate demonstrates good language control and uses a wide range of appropriate phrases to achieve a friendly, respectful tone.
Hello James
I must cancle our meeting on 25 November. The reason for the cancellation is, I will attend the meeting with John Brown, the Sales Manager.
He can meet us on 28 November, is it ok for you?
Joana
Band 3
The first content point is not addressed. Otherwise, the message is clear. However, the tone of the email is not always appropriate.
Sample B
Dear Mr. Lewis, I'm afraid, I must cancel our meeting. I must go to London. We have problems there. So I would say we make another date for our meeting. What do you think about the 10 December 2003? Please give me an answer soon.
Kind regards
Katja Stein
Band 5
All the content points are covered clearly. The candidate demonstrates good language control and uses a wide range of appropriate phrases to achieve a friendly, respectful tone.
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