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Our company is currently looking for accommodation for some overseas colleagues who will
be transferred to Southampton for 12 months.

1.​ (a)   me some brochures showing the various houses and flats you have to offer. We also need to find locations near schools; 2. ​ (b)   ?

As our employees are arriving next month, I 3. ​ (c)   .
Thank you very much.
Best regards,
Rachel Beamish
HR assistant
Wells Ltd

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Dear Ms. Beamish, 4. ​ (a)   . Unfortunately, the brochure you requested is being reprinted at the moment, but 5. ​ (b)   . Prices and location have remained the same, however, so you'll find the requested information 6. ​ (c)   . The new brochure will be sent by post as soon as it's available.

We 7. ​ (d)   . 8.​ (e)  

Regards,

Brian Pearson

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