国际商务函电期末考试试卷B

Part II. Correction (10*1)

DIRECTIONS: there is only ONE mistake in each sentence,

please find and correct it and write your answer on ANSWER SHEET

31. We place this order with the understanding that the discount is 10%.

32. The letter we received yesterday is an enquiry on the division of labor.

33. The brochure covers the wide range of products we deal in.

34. We can supply this type of machine at very favourable terms.

35. Passenger liners often take a certain amount of cargoes.

36. A large quantity of flowers are exported every year.

37. Of the two types, the second is least expensive.

38. I understand that Mr. Wood is the principle officer of the bank.

39. Please remit the value to our account with Bank of England, London

40. Providing you fulfill the terms of the L/C we will accept the drafts drawn under this credit. Part IV . Rearrange the sentences of each paragraph.

DIRECTIONS: write your answer on ANSWER SHEET

(2*5) 51. ①The ship is MV Camilia with a cargo capacity of about 5000 registered tons. ②MV Camil ia is now at Antwerp and can be ready to load at four of five days’ notice. ③As soon as we receive your cable confirmation, we will prepare the charter party and send it to you. ④We thank you fro your enquiry of May 9 and are pleased to inform you that we have found a ship which we think will serve you very well. ⑤And for a charter of 12 months the owners are prepared to consider a special rate.

52. ①When we first inquired, you assured that delivery would take three weeks, and we placed the order on that understanding for the new term. ②Will you please reply by fax or telephone about the earliest date of delivery? ③We placed an order with you on January 9 for 20 student-type desks and because the desks are urgently needed, please let us know when you can deliver them. ④Please deliver the desks by the promised date. ⑤We are afraid we ’ll have to cancel the order if the delay exceeds three days.

Part V Letter Writing(3*10)

Directions: In this section, you will be asked to write THREE letters according to the instructions. Please keep the format of business letter in mind! Then write your answer on ANSWER SHEET.

53. Suppose you are Mary, a sales manager in Omnicorp International, (17 Bounder Hill Road,

Shrewsbury MA 01545, Tel: 03-345 6788, Fax: 34567), who writes to the shipping agent John in Atlanta Nuts Co., (345 Hightower Boulevard, Prince Town, US 12345), asking him to

charter a vessel for shipping 4,000 tons f sugar from Whampoa to Cairo. Include all necessary details.