C. Study the discussion about giving information in acknowledging an order in each section. Then do the tasks that follow.
1. When you have made a complete and accurate shipment, you should confirm delivery time to your customer. If the shipment is delayed, you should give a reason and / or tell what you plan to do.
Below are sentences used in confirming delivery time and delayed shipment. Write CF if the sentence is for confirming delivery, or DL for delayed shipment.
1. ………… We confirm that delivery will be made by 15 February as requested.
2. ………... Your order is already being processed, and delivery will be made in accordance with your instructions.
3. …………. We regret to inform you that we are unable to delivery the Intex cabinets on time. This is the result of problems at our supplier’s factory. We will ship them to you as soon as it is available.
4. …………. We are sorry to tell you that the merchandise will not reach you, as requested. This is owing to the strike at the shipping company.
5. ………... The goods are arranged to be shipping from our factory in Chachoengsao next week by road and they should arrive at your warehouse by 10 march, as agreed.
6. ………… We are afraid that we cannot delivery the desks Model 1415, which are temporarily out of stock and we will ship the items by express rail-freight no later than 20 February.