1 What is the writer’s purpose in memos a and b?
a. To order some merchandise
b. To ask for a prompt reply to another person
Memos: common expression
Referring to previous communication
As I mentioned on the phone, we…
I received your memo about…
In response to your memo dated…
I received the copy of the project that you sent ine…
Asking someone to do something
Contact me as soon as possible after you receive…
Take a look at the… and tell us what you think.
Let me know if you can…
Please note that I have received…
Please inform your Sales Representatives that…
Please check your…
To identify a list being sent in a separate file.
To send boxes to Australia.
Group work
Brainstorm way to finish these sentences.
:Contact me as soon as possible after you receive….
: In response to youe-mail about…
: Let me know if you can…
:Please take a look at the … before you … and tell us what you think about it…
: I received your e-mail about…
: Inform your Sales Representatives that…