[例题]

　　You have lost your calculator, and you want to order a new one. You need to make a written request to your supervisor, Ann Ray.

　　Write a memo to her

　　saying that you need a replacement

　　explaining what happened to the old one

　　asking her to approve the request

　　Write about 40-50 words.

　　[范文]

　　I am writing to apply for a replacement calculator. I found the old one missing after the client meeting yesterday. As a calculator is essential to my daily work, could you kindly approve this request?