问答题
You had arranged to meet Peter Anderson but had to cancel the meeting at short notice. You receive the fax below from him.
To: Judy Hansen
From: Peter Anderson
Date: 15
th
August, 2012
Pages: 1
Dear Judy,
I received a message this morning saying that our meeting on 19
th
August had been canceled. Unfortunately, the message didn"t give any more details or alternative dates.
Could you just confirm that the meeting has indeed been cancelled and possibly suggest another date?
Best regards
Peter
Write a fax to Peter:
Apologizing for cancelling the meeting
Giving the reason for cancellation
Offering a new date and time
Asking him to confirm the new date and time
Write 60-80 words.
【正确答案】
【答案解析】Dear Peter,
I am very sorry that I have had to cancel our meeting on 19th August at such a short notice. This is due to the fact that my boss is off sick all week and I am unable to leave the office.
I would like to suggest that we reschedule the meeting for 24th August at the same time, 9:30 a.m. Could you let me know if that would be convenient for you?
Best regards,
Judy
道歉信就是表达你对所犯的错误的歉意。它的特点:首先提及对方的来信,然后主段首句表示歉意并立即解释原因。通常在结束前根据情况可能再次表达歉意。
常用套话:
1.表达歉意
I am sorry for...
I wish to offer my sincere apologies for...
Please accept my apologies for...
2.表明错误原因
This is due to...
The mistake was made because...
3.表示保证采取何种措施或弥补手段
We can assure you that...