Compare the following pairs of sentences and write down the better one in each pair. 1 . A . We have your remittance of May 15 in the amount of$1 , 000 , and wish at this time to thank you for it . B . Thank you for your remittance of May 15 for$1 , 000 . 2 . A . The congressman , who comes from Australia , gave a lecture that was long and tedious . B . The congressman from Australia gave a long and tedious lecture . 3 . A . Unfortunately , we cannot fill your order because you failed to open the L/C . B . We shall be glad to fill your order as soon as we receive the L/C . 4 . A . Obviously , you misunderstood our order and shipped us the wrong goods . B . Obviously , our instructions are not clear , leading to the wrong goods shipped . 5 . A . We have begun to export our goods to countries abroad . B . We have begun to export our goods . 6 . A . We will make payment soon . B . We will make payment on September 20 . 7 . A . In the event that you speak to Mr.Howard in regard to production , ask him to give consideration to the delivery schedule . B . If you speak to Mr.Howard about production , ask him to consider the delivery schedule . 8 . A . We are sorry that we can't ship the goods until October 18 . B . We are happy to tell you we may ship the goods after October 18 . 9 . A . We require furniture which is of the new type . B . We require new-type furniture . 10 . A . They bought a bicycle in Shanghai in a small shop which costs 315 yuan . B . They bought a bicycle for for 315 yuan in a small shop in Shanghai .