外贸函电资料和答案
外贸英语函电课后习题参考答案

外贸英语函电课后习题参考答案(For Reference Only)Chapter 1 Business Letter I. Answer the following questions.1. How many principal parts is a business letter composed of? What are they?Generally speaking, there are seven principal parts of a standard business letter. They are theletter head; the date; inside name and address; saluation; the body of a letter(message); thecomplimentary close and signature. 2. What are the three main formats of a business letter used today? Which format do you like best?There are three main formats of a business letter in use at present: the conventionalindented style; the modern block style and the modified block style.I like the modern blockstyle, since it is simple and we can save much time.3. What is P.S.?It is postscript, refers to one or more remarks the writer may add to the core or body of theletter,usually hand-written side by side with or below the signature and enclosure parts, wherethere is often a large patch of blank space. A postscript can be a sentence or a brief paragraph.II. Choose the best answer1-5 A C A B D 6-10 B D C B A 11-15 B C C D D 16-20 D A C B BIII. Write a letter with the given particulars below, using necessary capitals and punctuation( in modern block style)CZ Import & Export Corp. Ltd66 Minghuang, Wujin Discrict, Changzhou213164, P.R. ChinaJuly 3, 2007Mr. John MartinSales ManagerLake Circles Inc.56 York Road, ChicagoIllinois, USADear Sir,Yours sincerely,IV. Arrange the following both in a blocked form and indented form as they should be setout in a letter. (ommitted)Chapter 2 Establishment of Business RelationsI. Answer the following questions.1. If you want to open up a market to maintain or expand business actiities what should youdo first?If we want to open up a market to maintian or expand business activities, what we should dofirst is to conduct a market research, from which we shall know thoroughly about yourproduct(s), your present and potential market(s) .2. Before you write letters with some new established firms what had you better do?We had better try to collect as much information as possible about the new establishedfirms, especially about their credit information.3. Through what channels can one obtain the desired names and addresses of the companiesto be dealt with?We can get the desired names and addresses of the companies through the following channels:Some b2b websites, such as ; some governmental or oganizational websites, such as; some news papers or magazines; some yellowpages; some friends or your present customers; or you can get the imformation by using some serach engines such as google oryahoo.4. How to begin with the “First Letter” or circulars to the other party?It should be consisted of the three parts: first, you should say where you have got theinformation of your potential customer; second you should provide necessary information aboutyourself; third you should express your wish of writing the letter.5. How can one create goodwill and leave a good impression on the readers?We should consider the eight “C”s in writing a business letter: clearness; conciseness; correctness; concreteness; cheerfulness; courtesy; consideration and completeness.II. multiple choices.1-5 D C A B A 6-10 C A C B CIII. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1. 2. 3. 4.5.6. 1007. 8. 9. 10.IV Translate the following sentences into English.1. Here we introduce ourselves as an Export Company of Imitation Jewelry, with manyyears of experience in this line.2. The letter you wrote to the headquarter last week has been transferred to us, since wedeal in the products.3. We have a wide range of light industrial products available for export.4. We are very glad to receive your letter with illustrated catalogue.5. We are looking forward to your specific requirements for our products.6. We are a well-established private company, and we look forward to establish businessrelations with you.7. The manager briefly introduced the Johnson company, which is most probably to be ourprospective customer.8. To give you a general idea about our products in the chart, here we enclose a copy ofbooklet and the latest price list.9. When the value of export exceeds that of the import, we call it the favorable balance oftrade.10. Our products are of high quality and favorable prices.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We got you are interested in the silk garments from lastweek’s China Daily. Here weintroduce ourselves as the largest dealer of garments in this area. We would like to eatablishbusiness relations with you on the basis of equality and mutual benefits.Our silk garments are made of high standard silk and traditional technique. We are sendingyou a copy of illustrated catalogue and the latest price list for your reference. If you areinterested in any item of them, please let us now. Once we receive your enquiry, we will sendyou the qutation and sample by aimail.We are looking forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,VI. Write an English letter in a proper form based on the following information. (Ommitted)Chapter 3 Inquiry and ReplyI. Multiple Choices.1-5 D A A D B 6-10 B B A B BIIGive the Chinese equivalents to the following terms.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8. 9. 10. IIIGive the English equivalents to the following terms.1. large scale2. a wide range (variety) of3. irrevocable letter of credit4. 3% rebate5. illustrated catalogue6. the biggest dealer7. first-rate technology 8. favorable CIFHongKong 9. terms of payment10. portable electric water heaterIV. Translate the following into English.1. We are in the market for the leather shoes, please quote us the most favorable prices.2. Please quote us the lowerest price for the captioned goods. When quoting, please statethe packing and the earliest time of shipment and send us the booklet of the products.3. We want to know what dicount you can offerfor an order exceeding 1000 dozen?4. We are now interested in the the table cloth and napkin. We are very appriciative if youcan send us he catalouge,sample and the price list.5. The enclosed price list and illustrated catalouge will provide you with detailedinformation on the article you are most interested in.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We are interested in your canvas bag on page 4 of your December’s catalogue, would youplease send us a sample and quote us the lowerest price of CIF Honolulu?If your product proves to be satisfactory, we will order at least 2500 dozen.Please reply as soon as possible.Yours,VI. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1.2.3. 4. 5. CIF3%6. 7. 8. 2005714 9. 60CIFVIITranslate the following into Chinese.6151002%Chapter 4 Offer and Counter-offerI. Give the English equivalents to the following terms.1. offer2. under/on the usual terms3. accept counter offer4. favorable price(s)5. on/under offer6. terms of payment7. to promote the transaction 8. firm offer 9. non-firm offer10. strengthening marketII. Give the Chinese equivalents to the following terms.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.III. Multiple choices.1—5 A D A A C 6-10 C B B C BIV. Translate the following letter into English.1. As requested, we offer you as follows, subject to our final confirmation.2. The offer is firm, to be valid(effective) till your reply reaches us before the end ofthis month.3. To our regret, the price gap between your countered one and ours is too big.4. It’s regret that our buyer from Shanghai thought your price was much higher.5. If you cannot accept our offer, please bid us your most probable counter offer.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear sirs,Here we confirm having received your letter of October 20th concerning the sample of “Grace” brand blouses and thank you very much.Although your blouses are of high quality, your price is on the high side.Meanwhile Iwant to point out that the prices of the similar blouses of European origin are about15% lower than yours.Such being the case, we hope you can reduce your price at least by 15%, for the value ofour order is about USD 40, 000.It is worthwhile for you to make some concessions.We look forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,VI. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1. 6152.3.4.5. 6. 20% 7. 3%8. 9. 10. 10%11.12. uidandakaiVIITranslate the following letter into Chinese.810FOBIBMCPU80586200800FOB20039/1085Chapter 5 Acceptance and OrderI. Answer the following questions.1. When should the buyer write an order?When both the buyer and the seller reach an agreement on the terms of sales, then thebuyer can write an order.2. What should he pay attention to when the buyer writes an order?He should pay attention to the terms and conditions of the sales, especially about thefigures and the date.3. What should be included in an order?It should contain the “main conditions(合同要件)or conditional clausese” of a contr act,which includes the name(s) of the commodity(commodities), the specification, the price, thequantity, the packing, the shipment, the payment and the insurance.4. Sometimes if you cannot accept an order what should you do? Why?You should write a letter to your customer to explain why you cannot accept the orderand show your regret, and hope to do business with him next time. Because you do not wantto lose a potential customer.II. Translate the following terms and expressionsA. into Chinese1. 为---扫清障碍2. 一笔交易3. 友好合作4. 草拟合同5. 愉快的工作关系6. 汇票7. 草拟8. 草拟9. 第一笔交易 10. 达成协议B. Into English1. the first available steamership2. put forward3. contract draft4. wide acceptance5. confirm an order6. the first order7. each makes a half concession8. supply 9. customer(client) 10. reach(conclude) an agreementIII. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.1-5 A C D C A 6-10 B D A A CIV. Translate the following sentences into English.1. We confirm having supplied you ten metric tons of green soybeans at E3000 per m/t CFRRotterdam, shipment in September.2. Here we confirm your order of August 1 on 1000 dozen folding chairs.3. We confirm having sold you 1000 sets of “Fuji” brand digital camera.4. The captioned goods are out of stock, we are sorry that we cannot entertain your order.5. Once we receive your confirmation, we will send you the contract draft for your approval.6. There is a heavy demand for our toy pandas,we recommend you to place your order as earlyas possible.7. We hope the conclusion of the first deal will bring more(further) business in the future.8. We are glad that we have concluded the transaction of 10,000 “Double Happiness” brand bats.9. We hope the conclusion of the first deal will pave the way for our freidnly cooperation in thefuture.10. We are glad to inform you that our users are very satisfied with your first lot of goods.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We have received your order of August 1 and thanks.We confirm having sold you 1000 snooker tables at US$400CIF Los Angles, delivery in October. Terms of payment are by confirmed, irrevocable L/C payable by sigh draft.We are sure that you will be satisfied with the high quality of our products.If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to let us know.Yours faithfully,VI. Write an English letter based on the following information.Dear Sirs,Thank you very much for your order of 5000 women’s bags.We assure you of our timely and qulified execution of the order. Would you please open the related L/C without fail to avoid the delay of the shipment.Besides the model of the commodities you have ordered, we are dealin a wide varieties of fashion bags, enclosed please find theillustrated catalogue. If you are interested in any of them, please do not hesitate to let us know.We look forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,Chapter 6 ContractI. Answer the following questions in English.1. What are the basic clauses of a contract?The basic clauses of a contract include the commodity, the price,the quantity, thespecification, the shipment, the packing, the payment and the insurance.2. How can you understand the importance of a contract in international business?It is the evidence of the business. It is the evdience of executing the contract; it is alsothe evidence of disputes and complaints.3. What are the conditional clauses in a contract?The conditional clauses of a contract should include the name(s) of thecommodity(commodities), the specification, the price, the quantity, the packing, theshipment, the payment and the insurance4. Why should you pay great attention to conditional clauses?Because they are the main clauses of a contract.5. What are the different results you will have when your partner breaches different kinds of clauses of the contract?If your partner breaches the conditional clauses of a contract, you can ask him tocompensate your loss. If your partner breaches the clauses of force majeure, you can ask him todelay fulfillment of the contract, partial fulfillment or cancel the contract without anycompensation.6. What are warranty clause in a contract?7. What will you do if you want to become a successful international businessman?First youshould master at least a foreign language; second you should have a good command of international business; third you should know your products and your customers well; fourth,youshould know the genenral practice and regulations ofinternational trade.II. Translate the following terms and expressionsA. Into Chinese1. 销售合同2. 更多的订单3. 一式两份4. 合作5. 供某人存档6. 向某人下订单7. 上述提到的货物8. 供某人存档9. 规定(条款) 10. 尽可能早的B. Into English1. sales confirmation2. for one’sinformation3. place an orderwith sb4. subsequent amendment5. in triplicate6. in quaduplicate7. in quintuplicate 8. be in confimity with 9. stipulations10 for one’s referenceIII. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.1-5. C C A D C 6-10 B D A A CIV. Translate the following sentences into English.1. We have accepted your order No. 111 for 10000 sets of CD players.2. We would like to place an order with you for 1000 Christmas trees for the coming Christmas.3. Here we enclose our purchase contract No.Q12 in duplicate, please sign and return one copyfor our file.4. To avoid subsequent amendment, the stipulations of the L/C should be in exact conformitywith those of the S/C.5. It is self-evident that your packing should be firm and sea-worthy.6. We hope the purchase contract No. 482 on 1000 sets of V998 Motorola mobile phones hasarrived you on time.7. What we want to point out is that although the qualify of your shampoo is good, the price ison the high side.8. We are glad to send you our purchase contract No. 333 on 500 cases of men skin-carecosmetics in triplicate.9. Your yarn closh is very popular in our market because of its high quality and low price. Nowwe are placing a repeat order about 20000 pieces.10. Now we are sending you contract draft No. 666 on jeans by separate post for your reference. V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We are glad to confirm having concluded with you on 1000 Aucma freezers. We draw up S/C No.A-12 in duplicate. Please sign and return one copy for our file.Since the strengthing market for freezers is coming, if you want to place a repeat order, please infrom us as early as possible.We are looking forward to hearing from you soon.Yours faithfully,VI. (ommitted)VII. Fill in the contract forms in English with the following particulars.(1)Sales ContractContract No.:07-336Sellers: Jiangsu Native Produce and Animal BY-products Import and Export CorporationBuyers: London Foodstuffs Import and Export CompanyThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buy and the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms andconditions stipulated below:Commodity: Groundnut KernelsSpecifications: FAQ2007 CropQuantity: 50 M/TUnit Price: At RMB$ 3550 per m/t CIF LondonTotal Value: RMB$177500(Say Renminbi Dollars One hundred and Seventy-seven Thousand andFive Hundred Only)Packing: In double gunny bagsInsurance: To be covered by the Sellers for 110% of the invoice value against All Risks and WarRiskTime of Shipment: During November 2007Port of Shipment: Nantong of ChinaPost of Destination: LondonShipping Mark: At the Sellers’ optionTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C available by draft at sight st day of May, 2007.Done and signed in Nanjing of Jiangsu on this 31(2)Sales ContractContract No.: AV006Sellers: Beijing Light Industrial Products Import and Export CorporationBuyers: General Trading Company, New YorkThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buyand the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms andconditions stipulated below:Commodity: “Forever” brand BicyclesSpecifications: Model MB26Quantity: 1000 bicyclesUnit Price: At US$ 70 each CIF New YorkTotal Value: US$70000(Say U.S. Dollars Seventy Thousand Only)Packing: In wooden casesInsurance: To be covered by the Sellers for 110% of the invoice value against All Risks and WarRisk as per CIC dated 1st January, 1981.Time of Shipment: To be effected not later than 30th June, 2007, allowing partial shipment andtransshipmentPort of Shipment: China PortPost of Destination: New YorkShipping Mark: At the Sellers’ optionTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C at sight to reach the Sellers a month prior ro the time ofshipment and remain valid for negotiation in China until the 15th day after the final date ofshipment.stDone and signed inBeijing on this 31 day of May, 2007. Contract No.: AC 4789VIII. Fill in the contract forms in English with the particulars in the orders accepted by the sellers.(1)Sales Contract Contract No.:AV678 Date: June 21, 2007 5Signed at : BeijingSellers: China National Garments Import and Export CorporationBuyers:J.B Simpson & Co., LtdThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buyand the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms andconditions stipulated below:Name of commodity Quantity (pieces) Unit Price CIFsydney Total AmountSpecifications netBed sheets Length: 1500 f2.50 per piece f3750106cm, color blueBedsheets Length: 1500 f3.00 per piece f4500120cm; Color:yellowPillow cases Color: 3000 f1.80 per pair f5400bluePillow cases Color: 3000 f1.80 f5400yellowTotal Value F19050Packing: To be paked in balesShipping Mark:At the sellers optionInsurance: To be covered by the SellersPort of Shipment: SydneyPort Destination: SingaporeTime of Shipment: During August 2007Terms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C payable at sight(2)Sales ContractContract No.:07897Date: May 3, 2007Signed at : Qingdao Sellers: China National Import and Export CorporationBuyers: Yokohama Import and Export Co., LtdThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buyand the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodityaccording to the terms andconditions stipulated below:Commodity: Canned AsparagusSpecifications: 500 grams per tinQuantity: 300 cartonsUnit Price: At US$500 per carton FOBQingdaoTotal Value:US$150000(Say US Dollars One Hundred Fifty Thousand Only) Packing: In cartons of 50 tins eachShipping Mark: At the Seller’s OptionInsurance: To be covered by the BuyersTime of Shipment: In May 2002Port of Shipment: QingdaoPost of Destination: YokohamaTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C payable by sigh draft and showing shipping documentsIX. Fill in contract forms in English with the particulars from the following messages.(1)Sales ContractContract No.: 2828Sellers: Beijing Light Industrial Products Import and Export CorporationBuyers: Boston Trading Co., LtdThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buy and the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms and conditions stipulated below:Commodity: Fountain PensSpecifications: Model LC001Quantity: 1000 dozenUnit Price: At US$ 19 per dozen CFR BostonTotal Value: US$19000(Say U.S. Dollars Nineteen Thousand Only)Packing: In boxes of one dozen each, and 20 boxes to a cartonShipping Mark: At Sellers’ optionInsurance: To be covered by the BuyersTime of Shipment: During March/April 2002Port of Shipment: China PortPost of Destination: BostonTerms of Payment: By confirmed, irrevocable L/C available by draft at sight Done and signed in Beijing on this2nd day of January, 2007(2)Sales ContractContract No.: 3265Sellers: Hebei Imp/Exp Corp.Buyers: Vancouver Foodstuffs CompanyThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buy and the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms and conditions stipulated below:Commodity: Walnut MeatSpecifications: First GradeQuantity: 60 M/TUnit Price: At US$2000 per m/t CIF VancouverTotal Value: RMB120000(Say US Dollars One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Only) Packing: In sacks of 100 kgs eachInsurance: To be covered by the Sellers against All Risks and War Risk for 110% of the invoice value as per CIC of January 1, 1981 Time of Shipment: In three shipments of 20 tons each, commencing from October Port of Shipment: China PortPost of Destination: VancouverShipping Mark: At Sellers’ optionTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C at sightDone and signed in Shijiazhuangon this 31st day of March, 2007Quiz(期中测试题)(供参考)Put the following English into Chinese and Chinese into English: 1.5 101.premium 6.平安险.2.quotation sheet 7.承担交单3.latest catalogue 8.来样加工4.WPA 9.中国贸促会5.Sales Confirmation 10.价格单Multiple Choice: 1 251. c2. b3. c4. b5. d6. b7. a8. c9. a10. b11. c12. b13. c14.a15. b16.b17. b18.a19. d20.d21. a22. b23.a24. d25. aComplete the sentences with the patterns given below:2.5 251. our entrusting you with exclusive agency2. We take the opportunity to introduce3. will be executed within this month4. to establish (open, issue) an L/C in our favor through an American bank5. are very popular with the buyers here.6. be ready for shipment within the next two or three weeks.7. are in the market for8. quote us best price for9. insure for 110% of the invoice value10. we are willing to enter into direct business relations with you.Supply the missing words in blanks : 1 111. enquiry2. agency3. premature4. business5. way6. satisfied7. however8.transaction 9. postpone 10. warrant 11. cooperationTranslate the following sentences into English using the words or phrases in brackets:4 241. Now we are offering firm 50 M/T Almond Kernel at USDxx per M/T FOB for promptshipment, subject to our final confirmation by fax.2. Please see to it that each carton is lined with polythene sheet and the outer package is marked请with “keep dry”3. In consideration of our long friendly relations, we accept payment by L/C at 60 days’ sight forthis transaction.4. We have booked shipp ing space on S.S.“Eastwind” which is due to arrive in Hamburger on about July 9.5. On examination, we found the quality of the goods is too inferior to be suitable for the need of经the local market.6. As you are not satisfied with our proposal, we suggest you submit this matter and settle byarbitration.Chapter 7 Terms of PaymentI. Answer the following questions in English.1. How many modes of payment are there in international trade?Generally speaking, there are three major modes of payment used in inernaional trade,they are remittance(which include M/T, T/T and D/D), collection (which includes D/P andD/A) and L/C. There are also some other modes of payment used in international trade, suchas O/A(open account), payment by installment, L/G (letter of Gaurantee), factoring andSWIFT.2. What is the main difference between D/P, D/A, and L/C?Among them, on the security(safety) L/C>D/P>D/A;L/C and D/P can be divided into at sight or after sight, while D/Ais usually after sight;By L/C and D/P, you will not transfer the B/L until you get the payment; while the D/A youwill transfer the goods to the buyer without get any payment but promise only.3. If the exporter and the importer do not know each other well and are located in countriesthousands of miles apart, what payment mode do you suggest? And why?I would like to suggest payment by L/C. Because it can protect both the buyer and the seller. Itcan ensure the buyer will not pay until he gets the goods and the seller will not transfer thegoods until he gets the payment.4. Why do we think L/C is not so safe as our imagination?Because there are some fake L/C in the real world; and if the credit of opening bank is not sogood, it is risky to adopt L/C; it will be affected by the politics.II. Choose the best answer to complete the following statements.1-5 C A A D B 6-10 A A A B CIII. Write out the full forms of the abbreviated payment methods and give the equivalent terms inChinese. Abbreviation Full form Chinese M/T Mail transfer 信汇 T/T Telegraphic transfer 电汇 D/D Demand draft 票汇 D/A Documents agaisnt acceptance 承兑交单 D/P 付款交单 Documents against payment O/A Opent Account 赊购(销)L/G Letter of Guarantee 银行保函 IV. Write a reply to the following letter.(omitted).V. Letter writing Practice (omitted).Chapter 8 Letter of CreditI. Answer the following questions.1. What kinds of L/C do you know?There are different kinds of L/C in international trade. Generally speaking, it can be divided into the following different categories: clean credt and documentary credit; sight L/C and time or usuance L/C; revocable and irrevocable L/C; confirmed and inconfirmed L/C; transferable andnon-transferable L/C; divisible L/C and non-divisible L/C; revolving and non-revolving L/C;standby L/C and red clause L/C.2. What is the structure of the letter for amending L/C?First it should has the format of a business letter. Second, it can be divided into three parts: the The first, to tell your customer you have received the L/C and the L/C No,and tell him there are some discrepancies need amending; the second you should point out the discrepancies and how toamend; third, you should urge your customer to amend as soon as possible.3. What is documentary credit?Documentary credit is the product of international business and the creation of merchants and bankers. It is commercial letter of credit provided for payment by a bank to the named beneficiary, usually the seller of merchandise, against delivery of documents specified in the credit.。
外贸函电考试题库及答案

外贸函电考试题库及答案外贸函电是指在国际贸易中,买卖双方或其代理人之间就商品交易、合同履行、结算、运输、保险等事项进行沟通的书面文件。
以下是外贸函电考试题库及答案的示例内容:# 一、选择题1. 外贸函电的主要作用是什么?- A. 传递情感- B. 促进交流- C. 记录交易- D. 以上都是答案:C2. 以下哪项不是外贸函电的基本组成部分?- A. 信头- B. 信尾- C. 附件- D. 信封答案:D3. 在外贸函电中,"Dear Sirs" 是用来称呼什么的?- A. 女士- B. 先生们- C. 尊敬的收信人- D. 以上都不是答案:C# 二、填空题4. 外贸函电中,"Subject:" 后面通常跟的是_______。
答案:信件主题5. 当需要表达紧急性时,可以在外贸函电的信头部分加上 "_______"。
答案:Urgent# 三、简答题6. 简述外贸函电中报价信的主要内容。
答案:报价信通常包括以下内容:- 信头(包括发信人和收信人的名称、地址、联系方式等)- 信件日期- 称呼- 引言(说明写信目的)- 商品描述(包括产品名称、规格、型号等)- 报价(包括价格、货币单位、价格条款等)- 报价有效期- 付款条件- 交货期- 其他条款(如包装、运输方式等)- 结尾语- 签名# 四、案例分析题7. 阅读以下外贸函电案例,并回答问题:```Subject: Inquiry for Product XDear Sirs,We are interested in your product X and would like to know more about it. Could you please provide us with the following information?- Product specifications- Quantity available- Price details- Delivery timeWe look forward to your prompt reply.Best regards,[Your Name][Your Company][Your Contact Information]```问题:- 这封信属于哪种类型的外贸函电?- 信中询问了哪些信息?答案:- 这封信属于询价函电。
外贸英语函电教学资料及习题答案

English Correspondence of BusinessChapter One Basic Knowledge of Business Letter Writing Section Nine Exercises 练习I. Translate the following expressions into English:Keys: mercial Councellor2.import and export3.export list4. enquiry5.sample6. price list7.catalogue8. Chamber of Commerce 9. market price10. agreement 11.clients/customers12. commodities fair 13. competitive price14. EMP(European Main ports)15. deal exclusively 16. manufacturer17. article number 18. delivery519. specification 20. trial orderII. Please improve the following sentence to them more idiamoticKeys:1. We are sending you the information you asked for in your letter of June 4.2. We have received your letter of May 10.3. We are pleased to tell you that your Order 167 was dispatched yesterday.4. We sent you this morning our latest catalogue you requested in your letter of May5.5. We hope you will consider our proposals.6. We hope to hear from you soon.7.You informed us in your letter that you could not offer us Gallnuts as they were out of stock.8. In reply to your letter of the 23red last month, we are pleased to confirm the following order.9. Please take note of the Lot Number of bales so that the parcel may not be mixed up on landing.10. Samples will be sent and offer made upon receipt of your specific enquiry.11. In reply to your letter 23rd May, we regret to inform you that we are now not in a position to offer you the quantity as required.12. Thank you for your quotation dated September 5, 2007. We intend to place a trial order with you.13. You will no doubt ope the relevant L/C at the end of May.14. We feel sure that you will be entirely satisfied.15. Will you please send us your latest catalogue and pricelist?16. We wish you could effect insurance on the goods with PICC.17. Please send me a copy of the agreement.18. Your products are not up to our standard.19. I regret I cannot agree to your suggestions.20. We have semimonthly direct sailings from Hong Kong to San Francisco. III. Arrange the following in proper form as they should be set out in a letter Keys:OpenV. Point out the mistakes in the following addresses and rewrite them. Keys:A. B. C.Mr. Henry Taylor London City Bank Mr. John Smith150 Bench Street 12 Queen Street 16 Front StreetLondon, E. C. 3 London, E.C.5 Liverpool L6 3FYEngland EnglandVI. Please write a letter according to the following particulars:Keys:Shanghai Light Industrial Products Corp.11 Jiefang RoadShanghaiTel: 021--The Pacific Trading Inc.87 Broadway ST.New York, NY10408Oct.28,2008Dear Sirs,Thank you for your interest in our products. In reply to your request, we enclose our illustrated catalogue and a pricelist showing details of our products.We look forward to hearing from you.Yours truly,(signed)Wang XiangENCL: as stated.Chapter Two Establishing Business RelationsSection One Introduction 概述可以说没有客户,就没有业务,与潜在客户建立业务关系不仅对于新成立的公司很重要,对于那些想要扩大业务范围,增加营业额的公司来说,同样很重要。
外贸函电练习及答案详解

Dear Mr. Andy BurnsFrom the Internet we have learned that you are in the market for chinaware, which just falls within our business scope. We are now writing you in the hope of entering into business relations with you.As a leading trading company in Shanghai and backed by nearly 20 years of export experience, we have good connections with some reputable ceramics factories and sufficient supplies and on-time delivery are guaranteed.To give you a general idea of our products, we enclose a complete set of leaflets showing various products being handled by this corporation with detailed specifications and means of packing.Quotations and samples will be sent upon receipt of your specific enquiriesIn particular, we could like to inform you that we have a new line that may be most suitable for your requirements-DR series. They are all made of first-class porcelain, decorated with hand-painted patterns, and packed in eye-catching gift cases. Most of articles are available from stock.We are sure you will find a ready sale for our products in Canada as have other retailers throughout Europe and USA.Please let us know if we may be of further assistance, and we are looking forward to your specific inquiry.Yours faithfullyDesun Trading Co., Ltd.Minghua Zhao2、客户来函Dear Mr.Zhao,Thank you for your letter of Oct.12,2005 and your latest catalogue. We are much impressed by your DR series,especially DR2010,DR2202,DR2211,DR2300 and DR2401.It would be appreciated if you could quote us your best price on FOB Shanghai,CFR T oronto&CIF Toronto all including 5% commission.Meanwhile we would like to have some samoles of the above items for our customers to test before we could place a firm order.If teh lab tests go well,and your prices are competitive,we’d cetainly be able to place a substantial order.We are looking forward to your early reply.Yours faithfully,NEO GENERAL TRADING CO., LTD. Andy Burns2、我方资料:3、客户来函Dear Mr. Andy Burns,Thank you for your inquiry of Oct 14, 2005 .In compliance with your request, We are airmailing you one catalogue and quotation sheet.In order to start a concrete transaction between us, we take pleasure in making you an offer, subject to DR series being unsold, as follows:Packing: As to DR2010、DR2300, one set to a case, two cases to a carton. As to DR2202、DR2211、DR2401, one set per carton. Payment: By sight L/C.Shipment: T o be effected within 2 months from receipt of the relevant L/C.Insurance: For 110% invoice value covering W.P.A, Breakage & Clash Risk and War Risks.We will keep this offer valid only for 7 days. In addition, we have airmailed to you the samples you requested.If you find the above acceptable, please fax us for confirmation. Yours faithfully,Desun Trading Co., Ltd.Minghua Zhao2、客户来函:Dear Mr. Zhao,Thank you for your letter of Oct 16, 2005 and your samples.For your information, our customers are quite satisfied with the test result of your samples but they are still holding back.After careful examining and comparison with similar products of other makes, we find your quotation is really much higher. Unless the prices could match with the market level, it is difficult to persuade customers to purchase from you.So, we would counter offer as follows:Article No. DR2010 USD19.00 CIFC5 Toronto per set Article No. DR2202 USD23.80 CIFC5 Toronto per set Article No. DR2211 USD30.00 CIFC5 Toronto per set Article No. DR2401 USD23.50 CIFC5 T oronto per setActually, competitive prices for a trial order can often lead to a high market share with enormous profits in future. We hope you will consider our counter-offer favorably and let us have your acceptance by telex.Yours faithfully,NEO GENERAL TRADING CO., LTD. Andy BurnsDear Mr. Zhao,Thank you for your letter of Oct 19, 2005. We really appreciate your effort to pave the way of our business.We are pleased to accept your prices and terms stated in your previous letter. And our Order No. NE0911 has been enclosed.We expect to find a good market for your products and hope toplace further and larger orders with you in the near future. Yours faithfully,NEO GENERAL TRADING CO., LTD.Andy BurnsSales Contract Seller:DESUN TRADING CO.,LTD.Buyers:NEO GENERAL TRADING CO.This contract is made by and between the buyers and sellers,whereby the buyers agree to buy the sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms and conditions set forth as below: Name,Specifications and Quantity of commodity:CHINESE CERAMIC DINNERWAREDS1511 30-Piece Dinnerware and Tea Set 542SETS USD23.50/SET DS2201 20-Piece Dinnerware Set 800SETS USD20.40/SET DS4504 45-Piece Dinnerware Set 443SETS USD23.20/SET DS5120 95-Piece Dinnerware Set 254SETS USD30.10/SET Unit Price :DS1511 30-Piece Dinnerware and Tea Set USD23.50/SETDS2201 20-Piece Dinnerware Set USD20.40/SETDS4504 45-Piece Dinnerware Set USD23.20/SETDS5120 95-Piece Dinnerware Set USD30.10/SETTotal Amount:DS1511 30-Piece Dinnerware and Tea Set USD12737DS2201 20-Piece Dinnerware Set USD16320DS4504 45-Piece Dinnerware Set USD10277.60DS5120 95-Piece Dinnerware Set USD7645.40More or less:10%Shipping Marks:Customer notification before shipment.Terms of Price:CIF5% TORONTO。
外贸函电资料和答案

Part oneTranslate the following terms into Chinese: (10%)1.Drawer _ 出票人___2. Carrier ____承运人__2.3. Clean On Board B/L _已装船的清洁提单_4. S.R.C.C. __<罢工、暴动、民变险>____5. Insurer ____承保人______6. F.O.B.C ___离岸价加佣金价____7. Packing List ___装箱单_____ 8. Shipping Space ___舱位___9. Insurance Policy _______保险单___10. D/A ___承兑交单_______Ⅱ. Choose the best answer (15%)1. We have made ____ that we would accept D/P terms for your present order.A. clearB. it is clearC. that clearD. it clear2. We ____ some brochures ____ to illustrate the types of materials we manufacture.A. enclose, ---B. enclose, youC. enclose, to youD. enclose you, ---3. The consignment certainly does not match the samples ____ you sent us last month.A. theseB. ---C. whatD. when4. Your firm has been recommended to us by the James Olivier & Co. ____ we have done business for many yearsA. whichB. with whomC. whomD. with which5. We will not be held responsible for any damage which results ____ rough handling.A. fromB. offC. inD. to6. We are willing to renew the aGREement on the same terms ____ last.A. likeB. asC. withD. to7. We cannot see any possibility of business ____ your price is too high.A. sinceB. whileC. thoughD. that8. We look forward to ____ trial order.A. receiving yourB. receive from youC. receipt yourD. receipt9. In ____ of quality, our make is superior.A. termsB. termC. connectionD. connections10. You must be responsible for all the losses ____ from your delay in openingthe covering L/C.A. arisingB. risingC. arousingD. have arisen11. We are making you our quotation for shoes ____.A. as followsB. as followingC. as followD. following12. We believe such an agreement will prove ____.A. satisfiedB. satisfyC. satisfactoryD. satisfaction13. We thank you for your letter of May 5th, ____ your purchase from us of 5000 tons Green Beans.A. confirmB. to confirmC. confirmingD. confirmed14. This offer is ____ your reply reaching us before May 5th.A. subjectB. subjectedC. subject toD. subjected to15. If we had been informed in time, we ____ them for you.A. reserveB. will reserveC. would have reservedD. will havereservedFill in the contract form in English with the following particulars. (20%)卖方:中国粮油食品公司买方:温哥华加拿大食品公司商品名称:长城牌草莓酱(strawberry jam)规格:340克听装。
外贸函电试题及答案

外贸函电试题及答案一、选择题1.在外贸函电中,正文是指( A )A.函电的主体内容B.函电的落款和称谓C.函电的附件和资料D.函电的主题和要求2.以下哪个选项不属于外贸函电的常用结尾语?( B )A.期待您的回复B.希望尽快获得回复C.敬祝合作愉快D.谢谢您的关注3.下列哪个选项可以作为外贸函电的起首语?( D )A.咨询某项产品的价格和供货期B.对上次订单及送货延迟表达不满C.询问供应商是否接受信用证支付D.向客户问候并表达感谢4.以下哪个选项不属于外贸函电的常用附件?( C )A.产品目录和详细规格B.合同草案和价格清单C.付款方式和货物起运港口D.公司资质证明和信用证复印件5.外贸函电的主要目的是( A )A.传达商务信息和开展商业活动B.展示个人写作能力和语言表达能力C.获取他人私人信息和进行非商业活动D.随便发邮件,没有具体目的要求答案:1. A2. B3. D4. C5. A二、填空题1.外贸函电应遵循简洁、明确、______的原则。
答:礼貌2.外贸函电中,一般使用______语言来进行正式的书写。
答:英文3.外贸函电的起首语通常包括致意和______。
答:感谢4.在外贸函电的附件中,常常包括产品______和价格单。
答:目录5.在外贸函电的结尾语中,常常表达希望______。
答:合作三、简答题1.请简要介绍外贸函电的常用格式。
答:外贸函电的常用格式包括信头(信笺纸上的个人或企业信息)、日期、收件人信息、称呼、正文、结尾语和署名等要素。
信头中应包含发件人的名称、地址、电子邮件和联系电话等信息。
日期应紧接在信头之后,表示函电的发送日期。
收件人信息应包含收件人的姓名、公司名称、地址和电子邮件等详细信息。
称呼应根据收件人的身份和称谓进行准确的称呼,如"尊敬的先生/女士"。
正文是函电的主体内容,要以简洁明确的语言进行书写,表达函电的目的和要求。
结尾语用于表示发件人对收件人的期望和祝愿,例如"敬祝合作愉快"。
外贸函电试卷及答案

Final PaperPart One: Explain the following terms in appropriate English or Chinese.(16points)1.信头包括:2. 2. 商务信函的写作原则:3.3. 订单一般包括的内容:4.4. 保险索赔的条件Part Two: Please fill in the blanks with appropriate words.(20 points)1.As we are interested ____ Art. No. 503, please make us a firm offer for 1000 pieces.2.We ______ from the Commercial Counselor's Office in your country that you are one of the large buyers of color TV sets .3.We shall be glad to send you samples upon receipt _____ your specific enquiries .4.Electric goods ______ within our scope of business.5.Please let us have all necessary information concerning your products ____ exports.6.We shall be _____ to establish business relations with your company.7.As we deal ____ sewing machines, we shall be pleased to enter into business relations with you. 8. We are keenly desirous _____ entering into business relations with your firm.9.On receipt of your specific inquiry, we shall airmail you immediately our _____ sheet.10.We write to ____ ourselves as one of the leading exporters of a wide range of electronic goods in the UK.11.We would prefer FOB Lagos, introducing our _____ of 8%.12.Any _____ you supply will be highly appreciated.13.Several of our customers have expressed ____ in your watches and inquired about their quality and prices.14.One of our buyers has made us an enquiry _____ 150 dozen men's shirts.15.If your samples are satisfactory _____ our customers, we will place substantial orders with you.16.Your prompt attention_____ this inquiry is appreciate.17.We have a considerable demand here ______ your goods and should welcome your samples. 18. Will you please quote us your lowest prices ______ the goods listed above?19.We would very much ______ an early reply from you.20.Please _____ us your competitive price for the following items.Part Three :Judge whether the following statements are true or false with V or X. (10 points)1.外贸函电的日期应写在信函最后。
外贸函电自考试题及答案

外贸函电自考试题及答案一、选择题(每题2分,共20分)1. 在外贸函电中,"Proforma Invoice"是指什么?A. 形式发票B. 商业发票C. 订购单D. 装箱单答案:A2. 以下哪项不是外贸交易中常用的支付方式?A. 信用证B. 汇付C. 托收D. 现金交易答案:D3. "L/C"在外贸函电中通常代表什么?A. 信用证B. 订购单C. 装箱单D. 形式发票答案:A4. 外贸函电中,“CIF”价格术语代表什么含义?A. 成本加保险费加运费B. 成本加运费C. 免费交货D. 工厂交货答案:A5. “FOB”价格术语中的“F”代表什么?A. 工厂B. 自由C. 船上D. 固定答案:C6. 在外贸函电中,“D/P”通常指的是什么?A. 付款交单B. 承兑交单C. 付款D. 承兑答案:A7. 以下哪个不是国际贸易中常见的运输方式?A. 海运B. 空运C. 铁路运输D. 邮政小包答案:D8. “T/T”在外贸函电中通常代表什么?A. 电汇B. 信汇C. 票汇D. 托收答案:A9. 在外贸函电中,“B/L”是指什么?A. 提单B. 商业发票C. 保险单D. 装箱单答案:A10. “C&F”价格术语中的“C”代表什么?A. 成本B. 现金C. 承兑D. 信用证答案:A二、填空题(每题2分,共20分)11. 在外贸函电中,"S/C"通常指的是________。
答案:销售确认书12. 外贸函电中,"E-mail"的全称是________。
答案:Electronic Mail13. 外贸交易中,"D/A"支付方式指的是________。
答案:承兑交单14. "TEU"在外贸术语中代表________。
答案:20英尺标准集装箱15. "H.S. Code"在外贸中指的是________。
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Part oneTranslate the following terms into Chinese: (10%)1.Drawer _ 出票人___2. Carrier ____承运人__2.3. Clean On Board B/L _已装船的清洁提单_4. S.R.C.C. __<罢工、暴动、民变险>____5. Insurer ____承保人______6. F.O.B.C ___离岸价加佣金价____7. Packing List ___装箱单_____ 8. Shipping Space ___舱位___9. Insurance Policy _______保险单___10. D/A ___承兑交单_______Ⅱ. Choose the best answer (15%)1. We have made ____ that we would accept D/P terms for your present order.A. clearB. it is clearC. that clearD. it clear2. We ____ some brochures ____ to illustrate the types of materials we manufacture.A. enclose, ---B. enclose, youC. enclose, to youD. enclose you, ---3. The consignment certainly does not match the samples ____ you sent us last month.A. theseB. ---C. whatD. when4. Your firm has been recommended to us by the James Olivier & Co. ____ we have done business for many yearsA. whichB. with whomC. whomD. with which5. We will not be held responsible for any damage which results ____ rough handling.A. fromB. offC. inD. to6. We are willing to renew the aGREement on the same terms ____ last.A. likeB. asC. withD. to7. We cannot see any possibility of business ____ your price is too high.A. sinceB. whileC. thoughD. that8. We look forward to ____ trial order.A. receiving yourB. receive from youC. receipt yourD. receipt9. In ____ of quality, our make is superior.A. termsB. termC. connectionD. connections10. You must be responsible for all the losses ____ from your delay in openingthe covering L/C.A. arisingB. risingC. arousingD. have arisen11. We are making you our quotation for shoes ____.A. as followsB. as followingC. as followD. following12. We believe such an agreement will prove ____.A. satisfiedB. satisfyC. satisfactoryD. satisfaction13. We thank you for your letter of May 5th, ____ your purchase from us of 5000 tons Green Beans.A. confirmB. to confirmC. confirmingD. confirmed14. This offer is ____ your reply reaching us before May 5th.A. subjectB. subjectedC. subject toD. subjected to15. If we had been informed in time, we ____ them for you.A. reserveB. will reserveC. would have reservedD. will havereservedFill in the contract form in English with the following particulars. (20%)卖方:中国粮油食品公司买方:温哥华加拿大食品公司商品名称:长城牌草莓酱(strawberry jam)规格:340克听装。
数量:1000箱(每箱50听)。
单价:CIF温哥华,每箱30加元。
总值:30,000加元。
包装:纸板箱装。
保险:由卖方按发票金额110%投保一切险。
装运期:2009年8月装运港:中国港口目的港:温哥华唛头:由卖方选定支付条款:凭不可撤销、可转让即期信用证付款。
信用证须不迟于装运月份前30天到达卖方。
有效期应为最后装运期后15天在中国到期。
签订日期、地点:2009年5月4日于北京合同号码:SC-3Contract NO. SC-3Sellers: China National Cereals, Oils & Foodstuffs Corp.Buyers: Canada Food Corp., VancouverThis Contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers; whereby the Buyers agree to buy and the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms and conditions stipulated below:Commodity: Strawberry Jam, Great Wall BrandSpecifications: In cans of 340 gramsQuantity: 1000 cartons (each 50 cans)Unit price: CA$ 30.00 per carton CIF VancouverTotal Value: CA $ 30000.Packing: In cartonsInsurance:To be effected by the Sellers against All Risks for 110% of invoice value Time of Shipment: August, 2009Port of Shipment: China PortPort of Destination: Vancouver, Canada.Shipping Mark: At Seller’s optionTerms of Payment: By irrevocable, transferable, sight L/C, to reach the Sellers 30 days before the time of shipment. The L/C shall be valid for negotiation in China until the 15th day after the date of shipment.Done and signed in Beijing on this 4th day of May 2009.Done and signed in on this day of 19.Part twoFrom English to Chinese: (5%)1. Drawee . <受票人><付款人>2. Straight B/L 记名提单3. Arbitration 仲裁4. Import Licence 进口许可证5. T/T 电汇6. Bona Fide Holder 善意(合法、正当)持有(票)人7. Air waybill <航空运单><空运提单><空运单><航空提单>8. Freight Ton <运费吨><运价吨>9. Patent License . <专利许可证>10. W/W Clause <仓至仓条款>B. From Chinese to English: (5%)1. 滞期费2. 保险单3. 装运(船)通知4. 海关发票5. 托运人Ⅱ. Choose the correct answer: (25%)1. We are pleased to inform you that the item you requested can be supplied ______ st ock.A. uponB. outC. inD. from2. We look forward to ______ the goods in the fourth quarter.A. the delivery ofB. your deliveryC. deliverD. delivery3. We are glad to receive your telegraphic order of May 6, ______ regret that we can n ot supply the goods ______ the end of May.A. but, byB. and, byC. but, forD. and, for4. We have lodged a claim ______ the seller for the shortage of shipment ______ S.S. DONGFENG.A. against, exB. with, underC. on, as perD. with, to5. The introduction of containers in transport greatly ______ carriage of goods.A. facilitateB. speedsC. facilitatesD. economizes6. We have ______ at 30 days’ sight for the amount of the invoice.A. written to youB. called on youC. sent to you by air mailD. drawn on you7. We will ______ you as soon as the new crop comes to the market.A. contact withB. contactC. contact toD. get contact8. We regret ______ to accept your terms of payment and therefore have to return the order to you.A. cannotB. being unableC. not ableD. not be able9. A Sales Confirmation should be counter ______ signed by ______.A. the SellerB. both partiesC. the bankD. to receive10. We confirm _______ your order No. 7891 dated May 10, 1990.A. to have receivedB. having receivedC. receivingD. to receive11. We have noticed the Dutch producers ______ a joint venture agreement with Chin ese firms.A. interestB. are interestedC. are interested inD. interest in12. We _______ if you could give us whatever information you can in this respect.A. should appreciateB. appreciateC. appreciate itD. should appreciate it13. We ______ the seminar sponsored by you in September last year.A. awareB. aware ofC. are aware ofD. are aware14. We will consider ______ your terms of payment.A. acceptedB. to acceptC. acceptingD. accept15. We shall do everything possible to assist you in _____ a mutually beneficial trade.A. developingB. developedC. developD. development16. Everyone knows that China’s Bristles are of superior quality ______ those from ot her countries.A. withB. toC. forD. than17. We have to point out that the postponement of the fulfillment of the contract ____ __ caused us certain expenses.A. hadB. haveC. hasD. having18. We are ______ to have your enquiry for Sewing Machines.A. pleaseB. pleasedC. pleasureD. in pleasure19. We have received your letter of September 12, ______ we are glad to know that y ou are interested in our electric heaters.A. whichB. at whichC. from whichD. in which20. Should your price ______ reasonable, we will place an order ______ you.A. is, withB. are, fromC. is, fromD. be, with21. If we had received your L/C, we ______ shipment.A. will effectB. have effectC. would have effectedD. had effected22. ______, we are airmailing you our latest quotation-sheet.A. As requestB. At requestC. As requestedD. At requested23. We are pleased to say that we are _____ to supply you _____ the goods you want.A. of a position, ----B. at a position, ----C. in a position, withD. at a position, with24. We are waiting ______ your reply ______ our letter.A. ----, ofB. for, toC. ---- of, ofD. ----, ----25. One of our clients is ______ the market ______ Men’s Shirts.A. on, ofB. at, withC. in, forD. with, atPrepare a sales contract (No. 90 BST-368) for the following export transaction: (15%)On September 15, 1991, the Great Wall Imp. & Exp. Co. of Beijing sold to The Eastern Traders of Vancouver, Canada, at the Beijing International Trade Fair 1,000 dozen Chinese Straw Baskets Art. No. 7707 at the price of US$ 8.-per dozen, CIF Vancouver, for shipment during November 1991. Insurance is to be effected for 110% of the invoice value against All Risks and War Risk as par the China Insurance Clauses of 1 January, 1981. The deal was closed smoothly without much discussion, except on the question whether partial shipment and transshipment should be allowed. But the buyers were also quick to agree to the sellers’ request on these points. The goods are to be packed in cartons, 2 dozen to a carton, and the terms of payment are by a sight irrevocable letter of credit to reach the sellers 30 days before the time of shipment and to remain valid for negotiation in China until the 15th day after the date of shipment. Shipping marks are to be designed by the Sellers.CONTRACT NO: 90 BST - 368Buyers: The Eastern Traders of Vancouver, CanadaSellers: Great Wall Imp. & Exp. Co., BeijingThis Contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the Buyers agree to buy and the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned goods according to the terms and conditions stipulated below:Commodity: Chinese Straw BasketsSpecifications: Art. No. 7707Quantity: 1,000 dozenUnit Price: At US$ 8.─ per dozen CIF VancouverTotal Value: US$ 8,000.─Packing: 2 dozen per cartonShipping Mark: At Sellers’ optionInsurance: To be effected by the Sellers for 110% of the invoice value against All Risks and War Risk as par the China Insurance Clauses of 1 Jan, 1981Time of Shipment: During November, 2010 with part shipment and transshipment allowed.Port of Shipment: China Port (s)Port of Destination: Vancouver, CanadaTerms of Payment: By a sight irrevocable L/C to reach the Sellers 30 days before the time of shipment and remain valid for negotiation in China until the 15th day after the date of shipment.Done and signed on this day of September, 2010.Part threeChoose the best answer:1. We should be pleased to send you a sample ____ our own expense.A. atB. inC. againstD. of2. Good harvest ____ this year has made it possible for us to supply walnuts last year’s prices.A. atB. inC. againstD. on3. Any alteration in design would mean re-setting our machines, and the cost of this would be prohibitive ____ you could place an order for more than 5,000.A. untilB. withC. unlessD. when4. After studying our prices and our liberal terms, you will understand why we are working ____ capacity to meet the demanA. onB. toC. forD. of5. Thank you for your remittance of US $ 2,150.00 ____ the 70% freight due under Invoice No.22B/96.A. of payingB. pay forC. for payment forD. in payment of6. It will be appreciated ____ you could effect shipment in two equal lots by direct steamer ____ you receive our L/A. when, whenB. if, as soon asC. when, whichD. will, soon7. "Virtual shops" may lack see-and-feel sampling, the phenomenal growth of catalogue shopping, TV-and-phone marketing and phone-banking in recent years is proof that see-and-feel is not the only way to sell.A. WhileB. If thatC. WhenD. Which8. The goods were examined by a public surveyor upon arrival at your port, ____ we cannot but accept your claims as tendereD.A. IfB. DespiteC. ThoughD. Since9. The discount of 5% aGREed on was granted only ____ no balance was outstanding from previous account.A. on conditionB. on condition thatC. thatD. depends on10. We can assure you that these suitings are very popular in the Far-East Markets, ____ we have had some experience.A. whichB. thatC. of whichD. of that11. In connection with your invitation ____ for Bid No.0082/95CH dated May 30,1996, the ____ would like to participate in the bid for the supply of Equipment Item No.0302 and the Qualifications Documents as requireD.A. undersign, submitB. undersigning, submittingC. undersingned, submitD.undersigned, submitted12. We are confident that the package of our products will ____ the roughest handling in transit.A. stand upB. stand toC. suffer fromD. stand13. We regret having received your offer too late, BECause we ____ our needs elsewhere.A. already coverB. already coveredC. have already coverD. had already covered14. In mass media, big advertising dollar rules. But by doing business on the Net, a small firm might ____ just as effectively through search engines.A. get itself knowB. get himself knowC. get itself knownD. get known himself15. Please check the enclosed fax opening the credit to ensure that it ____ your instructions.A. agreesB. agrees toC.agrees withD. agrees upon16. Your L/C calls for an insurance amount for 130% of the invoice value. ____ We would request you to amend the insurance clause.A. The Case Being itB. The case is like thisC. Such being the caseD. Such is the case17. We are not in a position to offer firm, as the goods are ____.A. out of stockB. outside in stockC. without stockD. no stock18. We are of course ___ the period for completion of your project has already been exceedeD.A. know itB. aware thatC. to know ofD. be sure that19. We confirm ____ accepted your counter proposal yesterday.A. haveB. havingC. to haveD. has been20. Since the premium varies with the extent of insurance, extra premium is for buyer’s account, additional risks ____ be covereD.A. ifB. asC. mustD. should21. This agreement may be ____ six months before its expiry.A. expandedB. renewedC. postponedD. prolonged22. The bank on the buyer’s side in collection arrangement is the ____.A. remitting bankB. collecting bankC. opening bankD. notifying bank23. Which of the four choices is NOT an appropriate response to the following sentence:" Do you mind opening the windows?" ____.A. Surely notB. Not at allC. That’s all rightD. No, of course not24. The purpose of a promotion letter is to ____ the prospective buyer’s interest.A. attractB. arouseC. attendD. alter25. When you ___ an agent, the appointment is usually ____ in writing.A. need, metB. want, takeC. appoint, made.D. require, make Translate the following letter into English in a proper form:纽约ABC贸易有限公司敬启者:你方3月21日来函收到,从中我们遗憾地得悉你方认为我124号货定价偏高。