2012英函期中考

2012学年第二学期期中教学质量检测卷科目：商务英语函电Ⅰ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences:20’1.____ your repeated requests and in view of the small amount of this trial order, we would grant you such favorable terms of payment _____ D/A 45 days.A. Though , asB. On, withC. Because , byD. Since , by 2._________ a special accommodation, we will accept D/A at 60days. A.To B.In C.As D.At 3.We wish to ________ your attention to this matter.A.drawB.payC.askD.catch4.We have got interest in canned fruits, which we can sell here ____ large quantities. A.in B.at C.with D.of5.We will accept your bid __________ L/C is opened within the week. A.owing that B.on condition that C.as soon as D.in case that6.We shall be pleased to supply you ______ any information you may require _____ this matter. A.with , on B.of , of C.about, on D.of, at7.Kindly send us a copy of your invoice _____the shipment of this contract. A.paying B.buying C.notifying D.covering8.We ask you to select these goods as carefully as if they ______ yourselves. A.are B.were C.will be D.had been 9.You may deduct your 2% commission from the L/C ____A.openedB.being openedC.to be openedD.will be opened 10.They ask us to open the L/C _____the least possible delay A.with B.without C.as D.to 11.We shall _____your offer in the form of proforma invoiceA.thankB.be obligedC.appreciateD.be thankful 12.We are glad to inform you that the goods ______ S/C No.3334 have been dispatched. A.with B.under C.in D.at13.Any further delay in opening L/C would make punctual shipment _____A.unworkableB.unacceptableC.disagreeableD.impossible 14.we have received the goods _______S.S.“Cina Pince ” A.per B.by C.ex D.on15.The S.S.“Cina Pince ”________ sail on or about May 12 is designated by us. A.is scheduled to B.is due to C.scheduled D. scheduled to 16.The freight and charges are too high to be ______ to us.A.acceptB.acceptingC.acceptableD.acceptable16.We have not yet had precise shipping instructions and _____ your order until thay arrive. A.are holding B.hold C.have hold D.held17.The goods have all been dispatched and the shipping documents for the ____ are with us A.arrangement B.amendment C.requirement D.consignment 18.Our Advice of Shipment wa faxed to you three days ago and you ______ it by now.A.will receiveB.receivedC.must have receivedD.have been received19.We draw your attention to the fact ____ the L/C covering your Order No.285 has not reached us in spite of our repeated requests.A.whatB.whereC.whenD.that20.We ____herewith two copies of our illustrated catalogue for your consideration A.include B.enclose C.inquire D.excludeⅡ.Translate the following into Chinese:10’1.an easier way2.in good order3.shipping documents4.shipping advice5.be due6.remind sb of sth. 8.urge sb to do sth. 9.be liable to10.shipping container 10.load and unloadⅢ. Translate the following into English:15’1.中国远洋运输公司2.密封3.防水4.最后期限5.提前到6.直达船7.分运与转运8.附加费9.及时装运 10.所规定的时间Ⅳ. Complete the following sentences:20’1. With reference to our Oder No.263 for 1500 electric calculators,__________________ (我们希望提醒你们装运期已经临近)。

2. ___________ (当我们订货时)，we point out that punctual shipment is of importance.3. We would like to accept your proposal ___________________ （把卸货港改为深圳）4. _________________ (请用航空装运第235号订单的第一批笔记本电脑)，as our customers arein urgent need of the goods.5. If the customer wishes to choose a carrier other than truck, he ____________ (必须负担额外的费用)Ⅴ.Translate the following sentences into Chinese:10’1. Unfortunately, the recent rush of orders for our goods have made it impossible to promiseshipment earlier than May 15.2. Under CFR or CIF terms, the seller has the right to ship over any route and on any carrier hewishes.3. There is a saving in freight charges when separately consignments intended for the same port ofdestination are carried in one container.请 不 要 在 密 封 线 内 答 题专业科： 班级： 学号： 姓名： A4.We assure you that shipment of your order will be effected early next year at the latest.5.It is regrettable that shipment is overdue for more than two months.Ⅵ.Read the passage and try to find the best answer to complete each of the following statements. (2 points each, 10 points in all)Dear Sirs,In the past, our purchases of steel pipes from you have normally been paid by confirmed, irrevocable letter of credit.This arrangement has cost us a great deal of money. From the moment we open the credit until our buyers pay us normally ties up funds for about four months. This is currently a particularly serious problem for us in view of the difficult economic climate and the prevailing high interest rates.If you could offer us easier payment terms, it would probably lead to an increase in business between our companies. We propose either cash against documents on arrival of goods, or drawing on us at three months’ sight.We hope our request will meet with your agreement and look forward to your early reply.Yours faithfully,1.The writer is _______.A.an exporter of steel pipes.B.an importer of steel pipes.C. a manufacturer of steel pipes.D. a sole agent of steel pipes2.This is a letter about_______.A.requesting easier payment terms.rming easier payment terms.C.confirming easier payment terms.D.requesting amendment to L/C.3.The writer propose payment by_________.A.confirmed, irrevocable letter of credit.B.letter of credit at four months’ sight.C.telegraphic transferD.cash against documents on arrival of the goods4.What is the reason for a change of payment terms. ______.A.The tie-up of funds for a long time.B.The writer is tired of making payment by L/C.C.The economic situation is very good.D.All of the above.5.Which of the following is not true?A.The writer hopes his request will meet with agreement.B.The high interest rate is one of the serious problems for the writer.C.In view of the difficult economic climate, the writer insists on payment by L/C.D.The tie-up of funds lasts about four months in the letter.Ⅶ.Writing:15’**先生：事由：你们第A123号订单很高兴收到你们7月24日传真来的No.A123订单。