Ellen decides to accept the job, and she writes a letter of acceptance. What follows is her first draft - and she is still doubtful at some points how best to express her meaning. Assist her, by choosing the better alternative from a or b, at number 1-10. They are all grammatically correct, but some are more idiomatic or stylistically suitable than others. Then check your suggestions with Ellen's final draft which is set out below.
R/C 4 Edf. Tai Fung , Rua Da Campo, Macau. 28.2.96
Ref. G9600304
Tse's Investment Company Ltd.
Attn. Mr. Wong
Dear --------SirMr. Wong,
Position of Marketing Officer Trainee
--------------------I write in response toThis letter is aboutyour offer of the above -------vacancyjob------------------offered to memade by telephoneon Monday 26 th February 1996 and --------------------------------------------------------confirmed in your letter of the same day's datewhich was the subject of the letter I received the next day. --------------------------------I am happy to accept the vacancyYes, I'll take the jobwith effect from 1st September 1996, and
------------------------------------------------------------There will be a need for correspondence between usNaturally I'll have a lot more questions to ask you before I start. I shall let you know my University examination results as soon as they are available. ------------------------------------------------------------The above address will find me in the intervalMy parents will forward any letters that come while I am away-------------------------------------------------------if you should have any further instructions for meif you want to get in touch in advance of the starting date.
---------------------Yours sincerelyYour obedient servant