$1$ Your company makes flat$-$screen TVs$.$ There is a quality problem in the factory and the CEO is writing an e$-$mail to all the senior managers. The sentences a$-$f from his e$-$mail are not in the correct order. Decide which order is best and write the sentence letter in the numbered boxes.

a This is unacceptable $-$ we are falling a long way behind our competitors in terms of quality.

b I am very concerned about quality levels in our plant over the last quarter.

c I've just been given the figures $-$ defects are up $8\%$ compared to the same period last year.

d When I have your initial thoughts by e$-$mail, I'll write a short report and call a meeting to discuss it in more detail.

e Please give this matter your urgent attention, and reply by no later than the end of next week.

$f$ The situation cannot continue and I want to know your opinions about why quality is so poor.

Correct order