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「商品の発注・発送」に関する問題を解いてみましょう。

問題 1

To: Peter See
From: Master Headphones
Date: February 4
Subject: Order #92044

Thank you for your recent order of two sets of R2 Master Headphones. This is to let you know that your order has been forwarded to our factory. As the R2 headphones are made-to-order, it will be approximately three weeks before they are shipped. An additional $15.00 per set will be added to the total amount for two headphones since you requested the zero-static cord. Also, we are prepared to ship the headphones to the two separate locations you designated in your order. Since one of the locations is overseas, $12.00 over and above the domestic shipping charge of $10.00 is necessary for one of the headphones. A total of $282.00 will be charged to your credit card at the time of shipment. Feel free to contact us with any questions. In that event, kindly provide us with your name and order number.

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購入したいものを注文する（place an order）ことを「発注」と言います。注文を受けた側は「受注」と言います。発注と受注は商品・製品だけでなく、工事・建築から調査・研究に至るあらゆる仕事上の取引関係に使われる用語です。商品・製品の場合、発注する側は「何を」「 どのくらい」「 いつまでに」「 いくらで」といった条件を明確にして、発注書（purchase order）を取引先に送ります。その発注書を受け取った取引先＝受注者は条件を満たす品物を準備し、期日に到着するよう発送し、その旨を連絡します。テストでは、この受注・発注に関する会話、文書がよく出題されるので、関連する語句をしっかり覚えましょう。

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「契約書・請求書」に関する問題を解いてみましょう。

問題 2

BRADFORD AND SONS
294 Roosevelt Avenue
Coopersville, WY 82060

Invoice #29496
Date: August 21

Client: Robertson Dental Clinic
4127 6th Avenue S.E.
Coopersville, WY 82059

List of services:

Pay no later than: August 30*

* Please pay promptly. A late charge of 5% will be added to the amount due if payment is not received by this date.

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「契約書・請求書」に関する問題を解いてみましょう。

問題 1

TO: Morris Santini
FROM: Chie Minami
DATE: October 17
SUBJECT: Contract

Thank you for sending the contract for the Jones account. However, the copy I received did not include the revision I requested concerning the delivery deadline. In case there is a misunderstanding, I would like to make it clear in this e-mail that the initial delivery date of January 10 was changed to January 5 during our final negotiations on October 12. As far as I can see, this is the only revision that needs to be made to conclude the agreement, and hereby request that you send us a new contract with the correct delivery deadline. We will sign and return the contract as soon as we receive the amended version from you.

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企業間で取引を始めるにあたっては、取引内容、納期、予算、支払い日などを明記した契約書を交わします。まず、草案（draft）と呼ばれる原案を作り、それに何度か修正を加えて最終版を作成します。この最終版は2 部用意し、契約を結ぶ両企業の代表者の署名を入れ、それぞれが1部ずつ保管します。

請求書は、取引先に納めた品物やサービスの代金を請求するための書類で、請求対象となる品名、個数、単価などの明細と、手数料、消費税などを加えた請求総額を記載します。テストでは、契約書や請求書の修正や誤りの指摘に関するやりとりが出題されるので、関連語句を覚えましょう。

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「在庫」に関する問題を解いてみましょう。

問題 2

July 17

Ms. Patricia Sinclair
254 Interlaken Avenue
Seattle, WA 98203

Dear Ms. Sinclair:

Thank you for your order of July 14. Of the three items you ordered, the two-drawer file cabinet (Item # 34-210) and handy desk vacuum (Item # 5202) were shipped on July 15. However, the miniature easel (Item # 4277) is currently out of stock. We have contacted the manufacturer to back-order and have been told that the item will become available around the end of this month. Would you like to wait? Or would you like to cancel your order for this item? We charge credit cards or issue invoices only when items are shipped, so you have not been charged for the easel.

Please let us know what you would like us to do. We sincerely appreciate your patience and look forward to hearing from you.

Noel Mitchell
Customer Service
Sunshine Offices

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「在庫」に関する問題を解いてみましょう。

問題 1

To: All store staff
From: Adriana Loris, Store Manager
Date: December 8
Subject: Clearance sale

Now that our year-end inventory is complete, we’re ready for our annual clearance sale. The sale will run for a week from Sunday. There is a considerable amount of surplus stock of the SnoWiz line of ski wear—everything in the line will be sold for half price except for the after-ski boots which will be marked down 30%. The winter sports season is still in full swing and all of you are encouraged to recommend the line to customers during the sale so we can clear as much stock as possible while the sale is on. Sale prices for other merchandise will vary with some items going for as low as 70% off. As usual, sunscreens and cosmetics will not be discounted.

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企業や店舗が、販売目的で社内に抱えている品物を在庫と言います。英語ではstockとinventoryが「在庫」にあたりますが、stockは製品になっているものの在庫を指し、inventoryは製品だけでなく、まだ製品になっていない原材料の在庫も含めた全在庫を指します。「在庫一掃セール」は、売れ残った在庫品を安価で販売し、売上に結びつけるために行われます。大量の在庫は経営上のマイナス要因になりますが、在庫が不足していると客に迷惑をかけたり、品切れで販売チャンスを失ってしまったりすることになります。テストには在庫に関する詳細な話題は出題されませんが、stockやinventoryに関連した会話や文書はよく出題されます。

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テストによく出る多義語の意味をまとめて覚えましょう。
今回はlineです。

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テストによく出る多義語の意味をまとめて覚えましょう。
今回はissueです。

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「企業の寄付活動」に関する問題を解いてみましょう。

問題 2

MEMO

To: All staff
From: Bruno Smith
Subject: Walk for Pets
Date: April 20

This is to let you know that the annual Walk for Pets will be held on May 15 from 8:30 A.M. to 3 P.M. at Oceanview Park. In addition to the usual adult walk, there will be a half-mile mini walk for 5 to 12-year-olds. Entry in the adult walk is $30 per person and $50 dollars per couple; entry in the miniwalk is $10 per child. We will have a barbecue at the park after the walk. Food will be provided but everyone is requested to bring drinks.

Half of the proceeds from the event will go toward Home for Pets, a foster home facility for abandoned pets, and the remainder will be divided among various animal welfare associations. Everyone, come out and walk for the welfare of our furry friends!

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「企業の寄付活動」に関する問題を解いてみましょう。

問題 1

INGLIS MUSEUM
Perth WA

Mr. Jonathan Watford
Commonwealth Industries
17 Bridge Street, West Perth WA

January 15

Dear Mr. Watford,

Thank you for your company’s ongoing support of Inglis Museum. It is only through the aid of corporate donors such as yourself that we are able to continue to serve the city of Perth as an art organization.

It is once again time for our annual fund drive. This year’s contributions will mainly go toward repair costs of the Patrona Wing that was badly damaged in December’s storm.

To make a contribution, please fill out the enclosed form and send it to the museum accompanied by a check. As a patron of the museum, all Commonwealth Industries employees will be entitled to half off on admission fees.

Very truly yours,

Gayle Meisner
Curator
Inglis Museum

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欧米の企業は、芸術関連団体や慈善団体、非営利組織への支援や寄付を、日本の企業よりも活発に行います。特に公共意識の高いアメリカでは、企業だけでなく、富裕層などが進んで寄付活動を行います。世界有数の大企業では単発的な寄付ではなく、「基金」を作り、医療、教育などの支援に当てています。テストでは、大口の寄付（generous donation）をした人へ賛辞を贈るスピーチや、図書館、博物館、研究機関などが地元の有力企業に寄付金のお願いをする文書などが出題されるので、関連語句を覚えて、日本ではそれほど身近ではないこの分野に関する出題に強くなりましょう。

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