Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a business letter according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
    说明:根据下列信息写一封催款信。
    写信人:戴维(David)
    收信人:弗兰克(Frank)
    写信日期:3月30日
    内容:
    1.根据账单9876号,戴维(David)未收到弗兰克(Frank)的已过期一个月的欠款;
    2.戴维(David)猜想弗兰克(Frank)可能有什么特殊原因;
    3.原因可能是未及时收到3月3日发出的$10,000的催款单;
    4.戴维(David)现在再寄给弗兰克(Frank)一份催款单,希望他及早处理;
    5.戴维(David)期待弗兰克(Frank)说明原因并尽快还款。
    注意信函格式!
    Words for reference:
    账单 account    过期 overdue

 

【正确答案】

[范文] March 30 

Dear Frank, 

As you are usually prompt in settling your accounts, I wonder whether there is any special reason why I have not received the payment of Account No. 9876 so far, which is a month overdue. Please check your records. I think you may not receive the payment reminder we have sent you on March 3 showing the balance of $ 10,000 you owe. No doubt there are some special reasons for delay in payment and we would welcome an explanation and also your remittance. I will send you a copy of the payment reminder and hope that it will receive your early attention. 

Yours sincerely, David

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