世纪商务英语 函电与单证Unit 4
世纪商务英语函电与单证课后翻译
Unit11、We would like to introduce our business range.2We obtained your name and address from Mr. Smith, who has done business with us for many years.3We shall appreciate it if you could inform us of the goods you are interested in.4We have received many enquiries from abroad.5 They used to import machines from UK, but now they would like to establish business relations with us.6We are the leading importer of electronic products in Lagos, handling the import of electronic goods.7 If your price is competitive, we trust we can close great deals with each other.8It shall be appreciated if you could pass this letter on to the person in charge.9We informed you in our letter of December 1that we would like to place with you an order for 500 sets Flying Pig eon bicycles.1、Y ou can contact them for your new products.2We would like to avail ourselves of this opportunity to introduce our business line.3Enclosed are two copies of our pricelist4Could you give us a general idea of the market price of textiles at your end？5We enclose herewith our pricelist for various bicycles suppliable at present.6Electronic products fall within the scope of our business activities.7In compliance with your request in letter of September 3rd, we enclose our sample and brochure.8We enclose a copy of pricelist covering our line.9、We will write to inform you of our financial position.1 We are in the market for your cotton piece goods.2We mainly handle the import of electronic products.3We have, by joint efforts, further promoted both trade and friendship.4Please approach us for your requirements.5We are glad to inform you that we can supply you with your requirements.6、We are indebted for your address to Nagoya Industry, who informed us that you are in the market for chemicals.Unit21、We are interested in your fashionable cotton piece goods which are for export.2We learned from your letter of August 30 that you are interested in our new products.3We are enclosing our latest illustrated catalogue and pricelist, together with some samples you ask for.4We have a stock of woolen sweaters of high quality for sale.5As requested, we are now sending under separate cover our winter pricelist for your information.6The goods we require should be durable in quality, bright in color so as to appeal to the customers.7Y ou can rely on the fact that our product will meet the need of your market.8、For your information, we would like to allow you a special discount of 3% on the order of over USD$5,000.1、We’d like to cooperate with you to expand the market.2We are pleased to place a trial order with you for the following household electric appliance.3The illustrated catalogue will give you information about other items we are exporting.4As to our terms and conditions, please see page 5 of the catalogue.5Please quote me the most favorable price FOB London.6Please recommend the product which we are in urgent need of in our market and give relative information about that.7Thank you for your enquiry of October 18, Y ou may be sure that we will send you list of price and samples as soon as possible.8On the recommendation of Mr. Johnson, we are glad to learn that you producing elec-trical products of high quality .1Y our terms and conditions suggested is not acceptable to us as the offer we made is quite reasonable.2The quality of our goods measures (is) up to the international level.3The price of the goods is subject to the quantity you intend to purchase.4Before you place an order, we are prepared to provide some samples to acquaint you with the material and workmanship.5In view of our friendly business relations between us, we’d mak e concessions this time and allow you a discount of 5%.6This is to confirm our offer for 20 M/T walnut meats at USD$2,500 per metric ton CIF London, and shipment will be made in October. 7We will cancel the order in the event that you can’t make shipmen t as requested.8It occurs that we shall advise to you, because of great demand, our offer remains firm until February 10.1We note that your price is not reasonable, shall we meet us half way?2While we would like to conclude the transaction with you, we can’t reduce the price to the level you suggested because it will leave us with no profit.3We sincerely hope to conclude the business at a price 10% lower than those of similar products in America.4While we thank you for your offer of March 14, we point out with regret that your price is on the high side.5While you can reduce your offer by 2%, it is not acceptable to us.6Information indicates that some kinds of the said articles made in other countries have been sold here at a level about 3% lower than that of yours.7If you would reduce your price by, say 10%, we might conclude the deal.8We are in receipt of your offer, however, we regret to inform you that the price of thejackets is on the high side for the market.Unit31We hope that the consignments will be dispatched before August.2We believe that delivery can be made before November 15.3We are sure that this initial order will result in further business in the future.4As we are in badly demand of the goods, we shall appreciate it if you dispatch the goods at early date.5We are pleased to confirm having purchased from you 50 metric tons of peanuts.6We regret to inform that, owing to the bad weather, we are unable to effect shipment before the end of the month.7We’ll ensure the prompt dispatch of the goods to your port.8As your quotation is competitive and acceptable to us, we are considering orders of large quantities.1The recent exchange of E-mails between us resulted in the conclusion of the transaction.2The payment overdue will be paid at the end of this month according to the contract.3We'll make shipment, after shipment we'll advise you of the name of the vessel,and the date of sailing.4We agreed to conclude the transaction at the price of USD 500 per ton.5The damage to the goods is due to improper packing.6As requested in the contract, we are going to ship the goods before September 10.7On receipt of the L/C, we shall make prompt arrangement for the shipment according to your order.8 We are pleased to enclose S/C No.2060 in duplicate, one copy of which please counter-sign and return to us for our file.Unit41We do hope the business will be conducive to extending your market.2) We require D/P as a rule, but in consideration of our long cooperation, we agree D/A payment proposed by you.3We believe that you will agree to pay by D/P as a accommodation, which will help us to push the sales of your products.4If the amount of each transaction involved is less than USD$2，000, D/P payment can be adopted.5) We would like to buy on the basis of T/T since we note your good credit position.6) To promote future business, the payment terms we required has greatly facilitated the transaction for you.7）As you know that L/C will cost us more expense, would you kind enough to accept draft at sight and we shall not take it as a precedent.8) If you can't be more flexible, we will in no case accept your terms of payment.1) They have been urging us to open the relative L/C for 2000 dozens pencils recently.2) With the approach of the delivery date, please apply for establishment of your L/C as soon as possible.3) We invite you attention to the fact that relative L/C has been established through Bank of China in London, we await for your delivery of the goods in time.4) Y ou should be responsible for the extra charges arising from delay of L/C.5）The date of shipment is approaching, we should be grateful if you will open an L/C in our favor as soon as possible.6）Please try your best to open the L/C by return and reach us at the end of this month so as to ship in time.7）The goods have already been bought from the manufacturer for our account.8) They pressed for opening an L/C at sight with 5 days.1）Please amend the foregoing L/C to read piece length in $5000 instead of $500.2）Please amend the credit according to the stipulation of the contract.3）Direct steamer from here to your port are few and between, we suggest transshipment.4）We find that the amount of your L/C is insufficient, because the premiums for Dark and Special colors are not i ncluded therein. Therefore, please increase the amount of the L/C to $56,800.00.5）Please insert “about”before the amount of L/C. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.6）In conformity with your request, we have amended the relative L/C to allow transshipment.7）Please instruct your bank to make necessary amendments to the L/C at the earliest convenience.8）On perusal we made necessary amendments to the L/C.1) As the equipment in the factory need maintaining, please extend the delivery date in the L/C to Feb, 2006.2) On account of the small trouble on part of the factory, please agree to an extension to the end of January.3As requested in your letter of 10 April, we have advised the bank to extend the L/C to 31 October.4) As we cannot obtain the shipping space, we would like to have the delivery date and validity of L/C extended to 10 April and 25th April respectively.5) Please extend the L/C as soon as possible to enable us to ship the goods duly.6) Extension of L/C has been received and the goods have been shipped on board “DongFeng”sailing to your port on or about 20th October.7) We shall appreciate it if you could grant our request of extension.8) The buyer can apply to the opening bank for extension of L/C.Unit51Containers used for packing the glass must be lined with soft padding.2We stipulate in the contract that the packing box shall be made of water-proof materials.3Please stencil our initials and order numbers on the outer packing.4We make it clear in advance that shipping marks are at seller’s option.5Our rainwear will be packed in plastic bags, 10 dozen to a case, 30 kgs each gross weight.6Each carton is lined with water-proof materials to protect the goods from moisture and any losses arising from rough handling.7Consignee, place of destination and case number shall be marked clearly on the packing in English words.8Please see to it that the packing of the goods shall be in compliance with that stipulated in the contract.1It is regrettable that we are not in a position to deliver the goods within half month, because the steamer to our port are few and far between.2) Any delay in shipment will involve us in inconvenience.3) The sales season is approaching, we have not received any information about shipment.4)According to the stipulation in contract any losses arising from delay of shipment will be compensated by you.5Please cable us whether you allow transshipment.6Because of the large quantity involved in this shipment, please do your utmost to arrange shipment.7) We will ship the goods immediately so that you can put the goods on the market.8The goods we dispatched to you will cater for the requirements of your customers.1、We can cover all the risks of ocean transportation.2、Insurance will terminate when the goods are delivered to the warehouse after discharge at the port of destination.3、All risks have a broader coverage than FPA.4、We usually insure for 110% of the invoice value.5、Please cover insurance against breakage apart from WPA and War Risk.6、Buyer will undertake to bear premium and freight.7、According to international practice, unless otherwise required by the buyer,we will not insure TPND.8、Please inform us of your premium rate and we’d like to thank you in advance.9、Insurance is covered by the seller under Ocean Cargo Clause.10、If additional risks is insured, extra premium will be borne by the buyer.Unit 61、Y our last shipment is so disappointing that I have to lodge a complaint against you.2、To our great surprise, we found they are far below the standard and do not match the sample.3、Damage to the goods resulted from the rough loading at the dock.4、We can have no choice but to hold you responsible for our loss.5、We regret to inform you that Case No. 3 and 6 are broken. Losses should be made up by you.6、We require you to replace the goods with the perfect goods.7、Please dispatch the replacement according to our order.8、Dispatch of wrong goods resulted from a fault on the part of our packing staff.9、We apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.1、When goods were shipped, the cases were in good condition, so we find it difficult to accept your claim.2) In view of our friendly relations, we agree to accept your full claim.3) We are not responsible for any damage occurred during transit.4) We have to lodge a claim against you for late delivery of tractors ordered 8th July.5) Suppliers shall be responsible for the estimated short weight o f500 kilograms of the goods6) We insist that suppliers shall be responsible for the short weight7) We are looking forward to your early settlement of the claim.1、We hope this unfortunate accident will not affect business between us.2、In view of our long business relations, we would like to settle the dispute amicably.3、The evidence provided by you is not sufficient , so we can not entertain your claim.4、If you do not agree to our proposal, we have no choice but to submit it to the arbitration for settlement.5、Y ou can claim compensation against the person who is responsible.6、Proceeds of the goods has been remitted to you.。
外贸英语函电Unit Four
Subject: Offer for Hydraulic Presses We hereby confirm having received your enquiry of Sep 25, 2008 for our hydraulic presses.In compliance with your request, we are making you an offer for 20 sets of “DA YI” brand hydraulic presses，Model C-63, at US $ 5000 per set CIF Singapore. The shipment is tobe made in December, 2008.
7．We look forward to your immediate acceptance of our offer. 期待你方立即接受我方报盘
8．We believe our price is reasonable. Please do your best to accept it; as it will lead to further business. 我们相信我们的价格是合理的。请尽力接受，这样将会带 来更多业务。
15．We anticipate hearing from you soon. 我们期待很快收到你们的回复。
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Case One
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江苏机械设备进出口公司业务员收到新加坡奥 林匹亚公司要求寄样本和价格表的初步询盘信函后， 写了一份回复信函如下：
Dear Sirs, We thank you for your enquiry of March 11 for hydraulic
11．The goods to be packed in boxes of one piece each, twenty boxes to a carton. 货物用盒子装，每盒装一件，20盒装一纸箱。
国际商务函电第四章Unit04 Offers
Unit Four Offers & Quotations (报盘和报价)
Introduction
In the international business, offers can be divided into two kinds:
A firm offer (实盘)— A firm offer is a definite promise to sell goods at the stated prices, usually within a stated period of time. The terms stated in a firm offer is binding on the sellers if they are accepted by the buyers within its validity. In a firm offer, an exact description of the goods, the time of shipment and the mode of payment should be included. A non-firm offer (虚盘)— Unlike a firm offer, a nonfirm offer is not binding upon the sellers. In other words, a non-firm offer can be withdrawn or changed by the sellers.
Most quotation are used by people as non-firm offers, though some with the wording “The quotation is subject to your reply here within a week” and so on function as firm offer.
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Part One
Basic Knowledge Concerned
Part Two
Letter-writing Guide
Other Commonly Used Expressions and Sentences Part Three
Part Four
Sample Letters
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LOGO
Part One
1. Offer and Quotation (1) An offer is a promise to supply or buy goods on the terms and conditions
stated. In an offer, the offeror not only quotes the price of the goods he wishes to sell or to buy but also indicates all necessary terms of transactions for the offeree’s consideration and acceptance. (2) A quotation is not an “offer” in the legal sense. A quotation is merely a notice of the price of certain goods at which the sellers are willing to sell. It is not legally binding as a firm offer if the sellers later decide not to sell. The price is subject to change without previous notice. However, if a quotation is made together with all necessary terms and conditions of sales, it amounts to an offer. So, these two words are sometimes confusing in use.
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Buyer’s or seller’s enquiry
Most enquiries are from a buyer to a seller since it is normally a request for an offer.
Example: an enquiry from a seller
Definition
An enquiry is the first step in business, usually made by the buyers without engagement, asking for information on terms and conditions of a potential deal, such as quality, specification, price, shipment, etc, for the intention of buying or selling certain kind of commodities.
Peter Johnson Sales Director
Example: specific enquiry
Dear Sirs, Thank you for your catalogue and pricelist, which we received last week. After checking the range of products, we find that the Printed Shirting would be the most suitable one for us. Please quote us your lowest price CIF Hamburg, inclusive of our 3% commission at your earliest convenience.
《商务英语函电教程》Unit 4发出要求与拒绝邀请
A firm offer will include the following:
a. An expression of thanks for the enquiry, if any;
b. Name of commodities, quality, quantity, and specifications; c. Details of prices, terms of payment, commissions, or discounts, if any; d. Packing and date of delivery; e. The validity of the offer; f. An expression of hope that the offer will be accepted. (optional)
Specimen Letter-2（Non-firm Offer） Green Plants Co., Ltd.
Rm. 2808 Kai Tak Comm. Centre, 317 Des Voeux Road, Central Hong Kong Tel: 00852-63108921 E-mail: greenplants@
The original offerer or the seller now becomes the offeree and he has the full right of acceptance or refusal. In the latter case, he may make another counter offer of his own. This process can go on for many a round till business is finalized or called off. When an offeree rejects an offer, he should write to thank the offerer and explain the reason for the rejection. Not to do so would show a lack of courtesy.
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II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate propositions
1.Our quotation __fo_r____ 30 tons of Shandong groundnuts is
valid __f_o_r_/i_n_ 10 days. 2.You can rest assured that the sample will prove _t_o____
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But we can provide the similar slipper for you, you can evaluate the quality. If you accept it, please tell us your Express account and the detailed address so that we can send the sample as soon as possible.
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Chinese version of the letter： （B）
阿恩 真斯先生：
非常感谢贵公司的询价。
此附寄报价，如果汇率、原材料成本、出口退税或其他不可抗力事件不发生 巨大变化，本报价30天有效。至于付款条件，我们接受电汇（30％订金，余 额见提单副本后支付）或即期信用证的付款方式。
Can we have 2 pairs for testing? If so, we would like to receive two pairs in S ize 45 by SF Express on freight prepaid basis.
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Unit 4 Inquiry
Leading-in Tasks Task 2.
针对任务1 中所拟信函的内容，以亚瑟父子公司出口部经理的身份拟一封回函。注意 该回函中务必包含以下内容： (1) 感谢贵公司的询盘。 (2) 很抱歉由于订单甚多，贵方所需型号的产品暂时无法供货。 (3) 很遗憾不能满足贵公司的需要，一旦有新货供应，我们将立即与你们接洽。 (4) 随函附上本公司其他同类产品的目录及价格表，如有兴趣或者有进一步的需要，务请 告知。 (5) 希望将来能与贵公司做生意。
新世纪高职高专 商务英语类课程规划教材
新世纪高职高专教材编委t 4 Inquiry
Part 1 Basic Knowledge Concerned Part 2 Letter-writing Guide Part 3 Other Commonly Used Expressions and Sentences Part 4 Sample Letters Part 5 Practical Training
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Part 1 Basic Knowledge Concerned
2. The Reply to an Inquiry An inquiry received from abroad must be answered fully and promptly. The reply to an inquiry can be regarded as an OFFER if you state all the terms and conditions as requested.
(Details as Unit 5) If there is no stock available for the time being, you should acknowledge the inquiry at once, explaining the
《世纪商务英语——外贸函电》教师用书
世纪商务英语外贸函电(教师用书)English Letter Writing in Foreign Trade主编吴思乐胡秋华副主编高文峻大连理工大学出版社前言《世纪商务英语—外贸函电》是新世纪高职高专教材编委会组编的商务英语类课程规划教材之一。
本书主要针对高职高专商务英语和其他涉外经贸专业的学生，也可以作为其他层次涉外经贸专业的外经贸英语教材。
同时，对正在从事或即将从事涉外经贸活动和贸易洽谈工作的广大外贸工作者来说，本书还可作为自学参考资料。
为方便教学和自学者学习，我们编写了与之配套的练习答案，并提供了常用表达部分的译文。
希望本书能对我们的读者有所帮助。
编者ContentsUnit 1 Fundamentals of Modern Business Letter Writing (4)第一章现代商务函电写作的基本知识Unit 2 Establishing Business Relations (7)第二章建立业务关系Unit 3 Inquiry (12)第三章询盘Unit 4 Offer (17)第四章发盘Unit 5 Counter-offer (22)第五章还盘Unit 6 Acceptance and Confirmation (27)第六章接受与确认Unit 7 Order and Contract (32)第七章订单与合同Unit 8 Payment and L/C (37)第八章支付与信用证Unit 9 Packing (42)第九章包装Unit 10 Shipment (47)第十章运输Unit11 Insur ance (52)第十一章保险Unit12 Complaint, Claim and Settlement (57)第十二章抱怨、索赔及理赔Unit 1 Fundamentals of Modern Business Letter Writing 第一章现代商务函电写作的基本知识Part Five Practical Training1. Arrange the Following in Proper Form as They Should Be SetOut in a Letter.(1) Sender’s Name: Guangzhou International Trading Corp.(2) Sender’s Address: 198 Yueken Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou,China(3) Sender’s Telephone: 85230000(4) Sender’s Cable Address: 5527GZ(5) Sender’s Telex Address: 3328 gz CN(6) Date: September 15, 2007(7) Receiver’s Name: Standard Oil Company(8) Receiver’s Address: 38 Fifth Avenue, London, U. K.(9) Subject: RefrigeratorsMessage:We thank you for your letter of September 3, 2007, inquiring for the captioned goods.The enclosed booklet contains details of all our refrigerators and will enable you to make a suitable selection.We look forward to receiving your specific inquiry with keen interest.Basically, there are four acceptable formats for business letters. Students can choose one of the layouts as his/her style. The following is just a sample. Guangzhou International Trading Corp.Address: 198 Yueken Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, ChinaTel: 85230000, Cable: 5527GZ, Telex: 3328 gz CNSeptember 15, 2007Standard Oil Company38 Fifth Avenue,London, U. K.Dear Sir or Madam:Subject：RefrigeratorsWe thank you for your letter of September 3, 2007, inquiring for the captioned goods.The enclosed booklet contains details of all our refrigerators and will enable you to make a suitable selection.We look forward to receiving your specific inquiry with keen interest.Yours faithfully,…2. Address an Envelope for the Above Letter.Since we use the Full-block Style for the letter composing, we should also use the Full-block Style for the envelope.Unit 2 Establishing Business Relations第二章建立业务关系Part Three Other Commonly Used Expressions and SentencesTypical Sentences1. We are one of the leading importers of ceramic products in America. We’dlike to establish business relationship with your corporation. (我们是美国陶瓷制品的主要进口商之一，愿与贵公司建立业务关系。
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be in the hope of
I called all the companies on this page in the hope of finding a customer.
I am e-mailing you in the hope of establishing business relations with you.
Please inform us of your trade terms and forward samples and product brochures.
If your prices are in line, we trust important business can materialize.
We are looking forward to your early reply.
Yours faithfully，
Language points
Avail ourselves of this opportunity to… ( 后接动词原型)利用这个机会做… 还可以说take advantage of this opportunity or take this opportunity
The nature of enquiry:
In foreign trade an enquiry is usually (not absolutely) made by the prospective buyer without engagement（约束）, requesting for information on the supply of certain goods. So we call it 询盘 or 询 价 in Chinese.
Lesson 4 Bill of Lading 海运提单 世纪商务英语—函电与单证 教学课件
第t一ra和ns第s二hip程m船e名nt.。如经某港转运，要显示“VIA X X”字样。在运用集装箱运输方式
时，目前使用“联合运输提单”(COMBINED TRANSPORT B/L)，提单上除列明装货 港，卸货港外，还要列明"收货地"(PLACE OF RECEIPT)，"交货地"(PLACE OF DELIVERY)以及"第一程运输工具"(PRE-CARRIAGE BY)，"海运船名和航次"(OCEAN VESSEL，VOY NO.)。填写卸货港，还要注意同名港口问题，如属选择港提单，就要 在这栏中注明。如伦敦/鹿特丹/汉堡选卸，则在卸货港栏中填上“option London/ Rotterdam/Hamburg”, 收货人必须在船舶到达第一卸货港前在船公司规定时间内通知 船方卸货港，否则船方可在其中任意一港卸货。选择港最多不得超过三个，且应在同 一航线上，运费按最高者计收。
（２）不记名指示提单：注明TO ORDER。 “空白抬头、空白背 书”提单是不记名指示提单的一种。正面写TO ORDER并由托运人作空 白背书。是业务中大量使用的一种。 ４．据有无对货物表面状况的不良批注分类 Ａ．清洁提单。（CLEAN B/L） Ｂ．不清洁提单：（UNCLEAN B/L ）标明货物或包装有差损的提单。除 非经买方授权，否则银行不接受。 ５．按提单格式分类 Ａ．简式提单：没有背面条款。 Ｂ．全式提单：背面有运输条款，说明承运人与托运人之间的责任、义 务、权利、豁免。
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6) House Bill of Lading（货运代理人提单） It is given by shipping company or its agent.
外贸函电unit4参考资料
Unit 4 Enquiries and Replies【Unit objectives】Upon completing this unit, you will be able to write enquiries and replies to enquiries effectively. To achieve this goal, you should be able to1)Understand essential qualities of effective enquiries.2)Write clear, well-structured requests for information.3)Write direct, courteous and helpful answers to enquiries.【Background information】International business negotiation involves four stages: enquiry, offer, counter-offer and acceptance. Among them, offer and acceptance are the two necessary stages which are required for the conclusion of a sales contract.Business negotiation usually begins with enquiry. Enquiries are usually made by the buyer, enquiring the seller about the terms of a sale, such as quality, price, delivery time, terms of payment and other terms, and/or making requests for catalogues and samples of the goods. A seller may also initiate the negotiation by making an enquiry to a buyer, stating their intention of selling a certain kind of goods according to the stated terms and conditions.An enquiry is binding neither on the seller nor on the buyer no matter who makes the enquiry. But it is advisable for the receiver of the enquiry to reply promptly with in a polite and helpful way.【Tips for writing effective enquiries】★Enquiries should be brief, clear, specific, courteous and reasonable.★Begin directly with the objective – a request for specific information, including specifications, prices, quantity, terms of payment and delivery time, etc.★If two requests are involved and the second one is going to cost the reader more, make the second request in a tactful way by using formal expressions such as “It would be very helpful if you could…”or“We would find it more helpful if you could …”.【Tips for writing effective replies to enquiries】★Replies to enquiries should be prompt, friendly, complete and helpful.★In reply to an enquiry, begin with favorable answers. When two or more requests are involved, begin by answering one of them – preferably the most important. ★Skillfully handle the unfavorable responses by placing bad news in the middle of the message rather than at beginnings and ends, and giving necessary explanation before the bad news so as to prepare the reader for the negatives.★I n case the goods enquired for are not available, introduce other products as substitutes.★Introduce other products you handle to broaden the buyer’s interest.★End with goodwill.【Group Work】Read the following enquiry and have group discussions about the following questions:1.Do you think it is an effective enquiry? Why/ Why not?2.What could you do to improve it? Please try to rewrite it.【Sample letters】Letter 1 First enquiry from the buyerDear SirsWe have your name and address from the Commercial Counselor’s Office of the Chinese Embassy in U.S.A. We are interested in hand-made gloves in a variety of genuine leather. There is large demand in our area for gloves of high quality and good prices can be obtained. (Say how you obtained the reader’s address and describe your interest, giving the reader an incentive to reply.)Will you please send us a copy of your catalogue and price list for gloves, with details of your prices and terms of payment? We would find it more helpful if you could send us a set of samples of the various leather of which the gloves are made. (State the enquiry – two requests. The second request is going to cost the reader more, so it is made tactfully.)Yours faithfullyLetter 2 Reply to Letter 1Dear SirsWe thank you for your enquiry of June 20th. We sent you today by separate post a copy of our illustrated catalogue and price list for gloves, with samples of some of the skins we regularly use in our products. (Acknowledge the enquiry and state what action you are taking to be helpful. Make favorable response first. )As such skins as chamois and doeskin are not available now, we cannot send you a full range of samples, but you may take it that these skins are of the same high quality. (Place unfavorable response in the middle of the message. Explain why you have not been able to meet the second request in full.)Mr. Zhang, our sales representative, will visit you next month. He has with him a full range of our goods. After you have examined our products, you will agree that the quality of the materials used and the high standard of craftsmanship will appeal to the most selective buyers. (Add details of a follow-up action and give favorable comments on the goods.)We also make a wide range of hand-made leather handbags in which you may be interested. They are fully illustrated in the catalogue and are of the same high quality as our gloves. Mr. Zhang will show you the samples. (Broaden the reader’s interest in handbags, hoping to sell additional products.)We look forward to your order. (End with an expression of hope.)Yours sincerelyLetter 3 An enquiry from the sellerDear Sir or Madam:Enclosed is a brochure of the latest designs of our handbags. They are for western customers and we believe these goods will be popular in your market.We can supply you with any of these goods in four weeks but we cannot promise anything definite beyond that period because of the heavy demand for them.On orders for more than 10000 pieces we would allow a special discount of 5%.We look forward to your specific enquiry.Yours faithfullyLetter 4 A specific enquiryDear SirsWe have received the catalogue and samples for your tableware. We would like to have your lowest offer on the terms and conditions stated below:Name of the Commodity: Stainless Steel TablewareQuantity: 5000 setsPrice Term: CIF KobeTerms of Payment: By irrevocable Letter of Credit payable at sightTime of Shipment: June/July, 2009We hope you will reply soon.Yours faithfully【Useful expressions】(1) to take/have interest in …:“We take interest in your canned goods and wish tohave the catalogues.”(2) to be interested in …: “We are interested in bicycles of various sizes and pleasesend us a copy of your illustrated catalogue with details of the prices and terms of payment.”(3) to enquire for …: “A client of mine enquires for 100 cases of Black Tea.”(4) to make/send enquiry fo r…: “Upon receipt of your catalogue, we will makeenquiry for the items which are of interest to us.”(5) to have an enquiry for …: “We have an enquiry for 50 tons of chemicalfertilizer.”(6) to send one’s quotation for …: “Please send us your best CIF quotation forsewing machines.”(7) to state terms of payment and …: “When quoting, please state t erms of paymentand time of delivery.”(8) to send sb. particulars of …: “We have seen your advertisement in China’sForeign Trade. It would be helpful if you will send us particulars of bed sheets and pillowcases.(9) to allow sb. a special allowance (discount) on/for…:“Will you please allow us aspecial allowance on annual total purchase of above USD5,000,000.00?”(10) to welcome one’s enquiry:“We welcome your enquiry of May 26th, 2008 andthank you for your interest in our products. We specialize in this line of business.”(11) to thank sb. for one’s enquiry for…: “We thank you for your enquiry of Feb. 2.W e are in good connections with the best manufacturers in the country.”(12) to enclose a catalogue and a price list: “We enclose our catalogue and a pricelist giving details you asked for.”【Group work】Read the following enquiry and have group discussions about the following questions:1. Do you think it is an effective enquiry? Why/ Why not?2. What could you do to improve it? Please try to rewrite it.Dear SirsYour letter has been received with thanks and we have the pleasure of learning that you are exporters of Chinese Silk Piece Goods. Your intent to establish business connections with us happens to coincide with ours. At present, we are interested in Crepe Georgette and please send us details of your various ranges. We also need a full set of cut samples. When replying, please state your terms of payment and discount you would allow on purchases of quantities of not less than 100000 yards of each item. Prices quoted should include insurance and freight to London.Yours faithfully题目02.交易磋商, 04.单据题, 第2/2题标题Enquiry描述Directions: You are Arthur Grey & Son Ltd. who is in the market for table-cloths. Now you need to send an enquiry to Shanghai Textiles Import and Export Corporation with the following details:1) stating how you have come to know Shanghai Textiles Import and Export Corporation;2) making an enquiry for their table-cloths;3) giving an introduction to yourselves;4) making a request for some samples.April 5,2012Shanghai Textiles Import and Export CorporationShanghaiChinaDear Sirs,We learn from the Commercial Counsellor's Office of our Embassy in your country that you are large exporter of table-cloth.We would like you to send us details of your various ranges,including sizes、colors and prices,and also samples of the different qualities of material used.We are large dealers in textiles and believe there is a promising market in our country of the kinds table-cloth.When replying, please state your terms of payment and the related banks. Prices quoted are on CIF basis.Yours faithfullyArthur Grey & Son Ltd.ManagerIt is not an effective enquiry. Because enquiries should be brief, concise, specific, courteous and reasonable. While in this enquiry, it is not courteous at all. Here is a rewritten one.Dear sirsWe are glad to receive your letter and learn that you are exporters of Chinese Silk Piece Goods. We have much pleasure in establishing business connections with you. Now, we are interested in Crepe Georgette. Will you please send us details of your various ranges and a full set of cut samples?When replying, please state your terms of payment and discount you would allow on purchases of quantities of not less than 100000 yards of each item. Prices quoted should include insurance and freight to London.Yours faithfullyManagerApril 5,2012Shanghai Textiles Import and Export CorporationShanghaiChinaDear Sirs,We learn from the Commercial Counsellor's Office of our Embassy in your country that you are large exporter of table-cloth.We would like you to send us details of your various ranges,including sizes、colors and prices,and also samples of the different qualities of material used.We are large dealers in textiles and believe there is a promising market in our country of the kinds table-cloth.When replying, please state your terms of payment and the related banks. Prices quoted are on CIF basis.Yours faithfullyArthur Grey & Son Ltd.Manager。
《世纪商务英语——外贸函电》参考书4
Unit 4 Offer第四章发盘Part Three Other Commonly Used Expressions and SentencesTypical Sentences1．It is our usual practice to supply new customers with our goods for payment within one month from date of invoice, in the first instance, and later to extend this term to three months. (我们通常的做法是：新客户首次订购我们的货物从结算日起一个月内付款交货。
之后，则宽限至三个月。
) 2．We cannot consider these prices firm for an indefinite period because of the situation on the coffee market. (鉴于咖啡市场的行情，我们无法长期保持这一价格不变。
)3. This offer is firm subject to your immediate reply, which should reach us not later than the end of this month. There is little likelihood of the goods remaining unsold once this particular offer has lapsed. (上述报盘，以贵方答复在不迟于本月底到达我方为有效。
一旦此报盘过期，此货不可能存留不售。
)4．The offer will remain firm until March 31, 2007 beyond which date the terms and prices should be discussed anew. (报盘有效期至2007年3月31日止。
外贸函电英文课件unit4
Specific enquiry
✓ The enquirer usually has ever dealt with the other side and may point out a certain product or commodity he intends to purchase.
Unit 4
International Business English Correspondence
Unit 4
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How to write enquiry letters
How to write a specific enquiry letter ( P20.8 ) a. reasons for enquiry b. asking for terms of payment and other details ( concerning the enquired items at what pricห้องสมุดไป่ตู้, on what terms and in what quantities )
metal sundries 金属制品 Specification; spec. 规格；说明书
Unit 4
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世纪商务英语口译教程Unit 4
Macao → CN
■ The U.S. import from Japan 记录为：
美←日（US ← J）
■ Hong Kong’s return to China 记录为：
CN ← HK
■ Increase by 60 percent 记录为：
60%↗■ Biblioteka 高人民生活水平记录为：生↗
■ 环境日益恶化记录为：
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世纪商务英语 函电与单证Unit 4
adj. payable 可付的,应付的 相关词组: He amount payable 应付金额 the notes payable 应付票据 the account payable 应付账款 payable on demand 见票即 payable to order应付抬头人 e.g. 货款可以分期支付。 The price of the goods is payable by installments. 用信用证支付,凭即期汇票付款。 Payment can be made by L/C, payable by draft at sight.
e.g. 如在合同中指出的,在信用证中不能加入任何未经双方同意的款。 As pointed ot put in the L/C any terms not agreed upon by the two parties. adj. contracted 已定约的,合同的 e.g. 请保证合同上的货物装运时状况良好。 Please assure us that the contracted goods are in good condition when shipped. 由于开立信用证延误了,不能按合同装运。 Owing to the delay in opening the L/C, shipment can not be made as contracted.
句式: in payment of (money of invoice, expenses and commission ) in payment for (money of some specific things) e.g. 随函附上一张5000美元的支票,支付123号发票。 We enclose a cheque for＄5,000 in payment of the invoice No.123. 我方寄去一张5000美元的支票,支付订购的椅子。 We send a cheque for＄5,000 in payment for chairs we ordered.
外贸英语函电与单证课后答案第4章
• B. Into Chinese
• 1) 达成交易，成交
2) 和…一致，符合
• 3) 竞争激烈
4) 下一个订单
• 5) 更不用提、更别说 6) 按照
• 7) 零售价格
8) 订货额
• 9) 公平的交易
10) 成交确认书
二．Fill in the blanks with the following words or expressions.
captioned sample of Hubao male strap. Although we appreciate the quality of your product, the
price is too high to be acceptable. Meanwhile, we should point that there are many plants that produce similar manufactures in Italy. Their prices are 10% lower than yours. Considering it, we hope the price can be reduced by 6%. Our order is worth of Euro 30,000, so you will think it is worthy of price concession. We look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, ***
further reduction. • 6) We have cut our price to the limit. We regret, therefore,
being unable to comply with your request for further reduction. • 7) I’m afraid I can’t agree with you here. • 8) As far as I can see, it would be impossible for us to make any further concession.
世纪商务英语综合教程 专业篇II unit4
Unit 4 E-commerce
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Is E-commerce Your Future? “Unbelievable, only one California distributor had a link!” Upon visiting a major manufacturer’s website, I conducted a distributor search for California. When the list appeared on my screen, only one distributor listed had a link to their site from the manufacturer’s site. It’s unfortunate that so many distributors are slow to partner with their principal suppliers. For some distributors it is because they do not yet have a website, hard as that is to believe. And for others it is a trust issue. Some distributors still believe that by sharing information, they will lose customers. How wrong they are! Your customers might not be getting any younger, but their purchasing staff most certainly is. With this youth, also come new ways of doing business. Younger people are quite comfortable with the Internet and many prefer e-commerce to “bothersome” visits to your counters. Just the other day upon leaving for school, my nine-year-old son asked my wife to find him some pictures of jellyfish for a school project. He proceeded to explain to her how to go to and so forth to find the pictures he needed. She thought it was so cute. For us, it’s a wake-up call!
商务英语函电unit 4 Counteroffer Letters
▪ 5. A counteroffer usually covers the following contents, expression of thanks to the offer and expression of regret and statement of reasons for inability to accept the offer; suggestions of the acceptable terms and conditions to maintain business transaction and hopes for acceptance of the changes and a quick reply. The buyer may also suggest that there be other opportunities to do business together if they can not come to business this time.
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Arm yourself
Main points Make yourself skilled
2. Arm yourself
1. payment n. paying (money) 支付、付款 make/effect payment 付款 e.g. 我方的支付方式通常是保兑的不可撤销的信用证。 相关短语: eferred payment 延期付款 cash payment 现金付款 down payment 付款定金 full payment 全额付款 Our payment terms are usually by confirmed irrevocable payment terms/terms of payment 支付条款 L/C. 表达付款方式的句子有: v.He terms of payment are by...The payment is to be made by... pay 付款 The mode of 可付的，应付的 adj. payable payment is by...
4. tie up
wealth, capital etc. are difficult to sell quickly if cash is needed 占用，挤占
e.g. 使用信用证付款将占用我们的资金。 Payment by L/C willp capital/money/wealth 占用资本/金钱/财富 e.g. 他继承的50000美元被用来做生意。 The ＄50,000 she inherited is tied up in her business.
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支付在国际贸易中非常重要,在出口贸易谈判中要认真选择好支付方式, 最关键的是事前对买方的资信通过各种途径进行深入的了解。当然,选择何种 支付方式,还要看货物价值大小和本公司的财务状况。此外,对方国家的政治 局势是否稳定是否有信用保险,这也是出口方需要考虑的。买卖双方在谈判的 过程中会对支付方式提出自己的看法,说服对方接受对自己有利的方式。 在国际贸易中基本有5种支付方式:汇付、托收和国际保理、福费廷和信 用证。汇付通常用于支付老客户的小额订单、佣金、样品、定金等。有时,采 用付款交单或承兑交单向银行托收货款。保理是一种集流动资本融资、信用 风险担保、应收账款管理和托收服务于一体的金融产品。在福费廷业务下,银 行无追索权地购买出口商远期承兑汇票票据,向出口商提供融资。信用证是一 种对买卖双方都较为可靠、安全的支付方式。 买方有责任在合同规定的时间内开立相关信用证。卖方应仔细审核信用 证条款是否与合同相符,如果不符,应在装运之前改证,否则,卖方可能承担收 不到货款的风险。 如果采用信用证支付,买方就要按期开立信用证,如果买方未能开立信用 证或信用证不能及时到达卖方,卖方应写信催促开证,或与买方联系。卖方对 信用证进行审证,如果有错或与合同不符之处就会要求买方进行修改;有时卖 方因为种种原因无法按期交货,如订不到舱位,没有直达轮,厂方订单太多等, 就会要求买方展期信用证以保证按期执行订单。
写作要点及要求 要求支付方式的要点: 开头:1)提及有关订单或合同,说明写信目的; 正文:2)提出有利的付款条件; 3)说明选择此付款条件的原因; 结尾:4)期望:接受付款条件。
回信要点: 这类回信包括两种: 1.当收信人同意要求时,应提出以下几点: 开头:1)收到来信; 正文:2)接受付款条件; 3)说明接受的原因; 结尾:4)期望:合作或佳音。 2.如果收信人不同意你的要求,在信函中包括: 开头:1)收到来信; 正文:2)表示拒绝并说明原因; 3)建议新的付款方式或坚持以前的付款方式; 结尾:4)提请对方注意此事; 5)希望早日收到信用证。
2. as a rule 通常 e.g. 通常，我们做生意只接受信用证。 As a rule, we only accept L/C in our business.
e.g. 通常我们要求商业发票一式四份。 As a rule, we require commercial in voice in quadrup licate.
adj. payable 可付的,应付的 相关词组: He amount payable 应付金额 the notes payable 应付票据 the account payable 应付账款 payable on demand 见票即 payable to order应付抬头人 e.g. 货款可以分期支付。 The price of the goods is payable by installments. 用信用证支付,凭即期汇票付款。 Payment can be made by L/C, payable by draft at sight.
句式: in payment of (money of invoice, expenses and commission ) in payment for (money of some specific things) e.g. 随函附上一张5000美元的支票,支付123号发票。 We enclose a cheque for＄5,000 in payment of the invoice No.123. 我方寄去一张5000美元的支票,支付订购的椅子。 We send a cheque for＄5,000 in payment for chairs we ordered.
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Lesson 10 D/A and D/P Terms
承兑交单及付款交单
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Specimen 1 Asking for D/A payment
6. contract n. arrangement 合同、合约 e.g. 请注意信用证条款应与合同一致。 Please note that the L/C terms shall be in accordance with that in the contract. adj. contracted 合同上的，规定的，所购的
3. inconvenient adj. not suited to the comfort, purpose or needs 不方便的
e.g. 对我们而言,用不可撤消的信用证支付比较方便,我们将向你方银 行开出60天期的汇票。 Payment by irrevocable letter of credit is convenient for us, and we shall draw a 60days’ billon your bank.
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D/P payment documents against payment 付款交单 D/A payment documents against acceptance 承兑交单
D/P or D/A at sight 即期付款交单/承兑交单
D/P or D/A after sight 远期付款交单/承兑交单 D/P or D/A at 30/60/90/120 days after sight 见票后 30/60/90/120天付款交单/承兑交单 D/P or D/A at 30/60/90/120 days after date f B/L 提单签发日后 30/60/90/120天付款交单/承兑交单 D/P or D/A at a fixed date 在某一具体日期付款交单/承兑交单
v. Pay 付款 相关词组: pay in advance 预付 pay by installments 分期付款 pay on delivery 货到付款 pay on account/credit 赊账付款 句式: pay sb ./ pay for sth. / pay sb. for sth. / pay sb sth. / pay sth.to sb. for sth.
催开信用证的要点: 开头:1)谈及有关货物、订单或合同; 正文:2)抱怨未收到信用证; 3)要求开立信用证; 结尾:4)提请对方注意此事; 5)希望早日收到信用证。 修改信用证的要点: 开头:1)提及有关的信用证; 正文:2)指出不符点; 3)要求修改信用证; 结尾:4)希望早日修改。
Unit 4 Terms of Payment 支付方式
BUSINESS LETTERS
商务函电
Unit 4 Terms of Payment