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Зразок приватного листа:

7653. Park Ave. New York 17. N.Y. July 12th. 1994. Dear Mr. Brown Thank you very much for your letter. I am de­lighted to hear that you have returned to town, and that you have enjoyed your trip to South Africa. I am looking forward to hearing all about it when we meet on Friday. Give my best regards to Mrs. Brown. Yours sincerely, John Bright

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Зразок комерційного листа:

307.6th St. Lowville, N.Y. April 271h. 1994. The Export CO. 1964, fifth Ave. New York City. Dear Sir/Madam Will you kindly forward to me item No.768 in your catalogue as soon as possible. Yours truly. James P.Smith

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Початок листів /зразок/:

Приватний лист:

І am pleased to accept your invitation...

It was great to hear from you.

I want to ask about...

I’m sorry to have to tell you...

I’m sending you you a copy of...

Офіційний лист:

Please find enclosed a photocopy of...

I apologize...

Thank you for your letter of 1^st November.

If you require further assistance,...

I regret to inform you that...

I would like to enquire about...

Закінчення листів /зразок/:

I am looking forward to seeing you./ Can’t wait to hear from you.

Lots and lots of love,...

Bye for now,...

(Yours) truly

(Yours) sincerely

(Yours) faithfully

Best wishes, Dave

John S. Street, 694, 12th St.East Melville, Ohio Mr. W.I.Blac, 3056, Ave.L.North, Oakley, Wis.

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Зразок короткої відповіді на запрошення:

Mr. John Smith accepts with pleasure /regrets that he is unable to accept/ an invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Willian Snyder to dinner on Wednesday, April fifth, at six o'clock.

Pleasantville, 7, Grove Sg.

April first.