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TOPIC: Is marriage becoming less important today than it was in the past?

• Write an essay on the given topic.
• Give THREE reasons to support your answer.
• Structure: Introduction, main body, and conclusion.
• Suggested length: 200–240 words.

Try to use the words "institution" and "incentive" in your answer.

Situation: You have found a new supplier online that you are interested in.

Task: Write an email requesting information about their product. Make at least 2 requests.

Directions: Respond to this email as though you are Ms. Uchida. REQUEST a quotation that includes a competitive analysis, and ask TWO questions about their service. (Possible questions include when the audit might happen, how long it will take, if the website will need to be inactive during the audit, etc.)

Dear Ms. Uchida,

We’d like to thank you for sending in your inquiry on November 6th regarding a quotation for auditing your website.

Based on an initial estimation, we are happy to offer you a quotation based on your requests. Please find the official pricing quotation attached to this email. Note that this quotation includes website performance, search engine, and conversion rate optimization. Should you want additional services, we’d be happy to discuss it further with you and provide another quotation.

Please do not hesitate to get back to us with any questions about the quotation or our services.

Yours sincerely,

Amina Khouri, Sales Manager

[Attached quotation]

Directions: Respond to this email as if you are Roger. Make TWO requests for additional information about Tamara.

Hi Roger,

I’m sure your schedule is very busy, so this email is simply to remind you of our upcoming interview with Tamara Rosen, who is a candidate for the lab manager position.

The interview will be at 4:00pm on Tuesday, July 2, in my office.

Please let me know if there’s anything I can help you with to prepare to interview this candidate.

Best,
Sophia Capella