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"the job" or "a job" | Convenient or convenience?
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take this opportunity to do something #1 (permalink) Thu Dec 25, 2008 11:44 am   take this opportunity to do something		  
Hi everyone,

I have some divarication with my colleague to express the sentence meaning below:

She thinks in this way: Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to express the appreciation for the interest that you have showed to the training in HK in December.

As for me, 'take this opportunity' is unnecessary or any proper way to explain the similar meaning?

It is better to say: to express the appreciation of your interest on the training. This is more concise and direct, and her words is little bit wordy.

Don't you think so?

Thank you for your explanation. :D
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take this opportunity to do something #2 (permalink) Fri Dec 26, 2008 21:59 pm   take this opportunity to do something		  
Hello Liqichao,
Quote:
Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to express my/our appreciation for your interest in the training in Hong Kong this month/last December.


I see no problem in using "take this opportunity to". It sounds quite natural in the context. Aside from that, I've made some suggestions for rewording inside the quote in boldface type. The choice of "this month" or "last December" would of course depend on whether she says the sentence in December or after December has ended.
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