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外销员统考外贸英语考题和答案3

外销员统考外贸英语考题和答案3London Trading Co. Ltd.(3)Outgoing LetterDear Sirs,We’ve received your letter of November 13 and your Order No. 333. Much to our regret,we can hardly accept your order at the prices you bid since the prices of raw materials have increased recently. We’re afraid the best we can do is as follows: Commodity Unit Price (Per doz) CIF London Size Quantity(doz)Woman`s Nylon Garments USD80.00 Small 15Woman`s Nylon Garments USD120.00 Medium 16Woman`s Nylon Garments USD160.00 Large 14As to payment terms, we usually require letters of credit. However,in view of our long and pleasant relations, we will accept D/P 60 days this time.But it must be clearly understood that, in so doing, we are not establishing aprecedent. We hope you will accept our prices and give us a reply an soon as possible.Yours faithfully,(4)Incoming LetterDear Sirs,Your letter of November 20,1999 has been received. As we are anxiousto finalize this transaction, we have been exerting ourselves to persuade ourclients to accept your prices. Eventually, they have decided to accept.We are glad to have been able to conclude the business with you and await your sales confirmation.Yours faithfully,(5)Outgoing LetterDear Sirs,We’re glad that your clients have accepted our prices, which are narrowly calculated.These goods will be packed in boxes of half dozen each and 10 dozen to a carton,and shipped in December from China port to London with transshipment andpartial shipments allowed. Insurance is to be covered by us against ALL Risks and War Risk for 100% of the invoice value. Enclosed is our Sales Contract No.116 signed in Beijing on 28th November, 1999 in duplicate, a copy of which please sign and return.Yours faithfully,CONTRACTNo.______________SELLERS:BUYERS:This 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 Size Quantity (doz) Price per doz CIF London Amount。

外销员统考外贸英语试题与答案3

外销员统考外贸英语试题与答案3we can hardly accept your order at the prices you bid since the prices of raw materials have increased recently. we’re afraid the best we can do is as follows: commodity unit price (per doz) cif london size quantity(doz)woman`s nylon garments small 15woman`s nylon garments medium 16woman`s nylon garments large 14as to payment terms, we usually require letters of credit. however,in view of our long and pleasant relations, we will accept d/p 60 days this time.but it must be clearly understood that, in so doing, we are not establishing aprecedent. we hope you will accept our prices and give us a reply an soon as possible.yours faithfully,(4)incoming letterdear sirs,your letter of november 20,1999 has been received. as we are anxiousto finalize this transaction, we have been exerting ourselves to persuade ourclients to accept your prices. eventually, they have decided to accept.we are glad to have been able to conclude the business with you and await your sales confirmation.yours faithfully,(5)outgoing letterdear sirs,we’re glad that your clients have accepted our prices, which are narrowly calculated.these goods will be packed in boxes of half dozen each and 10 dozen to a carton,and shipped in december from china port to london with transshipment andpartial shipments allowed. insurance is to be covered by us against all risks and war risk for 100% of the invoice value. enclosed is our sales contract signed in beijing on 28th november,1999 in duplicate, a copy of which please sign and return.yours faithfully,contractno.______________sellers:buyers:this contract is made by and between the buyers and the sellers, whereby the buyers agree tobuy and the sellers agree to sell the under - mentioned commodity according to the termsand conditions stipulated below:commodity size quantity (doz) price per doz cif london amounttotal value:packing:shipping mark:insurance:time of shipment:port of shipment:port of destination:terms of payment:done and signed in on this day ofv. write a letter in english asking for amendments to the following letter ofcredit by checking it with the given contract terms: (15%)copenhagen bankdate: 4 january, 2000to: bank of china, beijingwe hereby open our irrevocable letter of credit in favor of china tradingcorporation for account of copenhagen import company up to an amount of gbp1,455,00(say pounds sterling one thousand four hundred and fifty - five only) for 100% of the invoice value relative to the shipment of:150 metric tons of writing paper type 501 at gbp97 per m/t cif copenhagen as per your s/cno. po5476 from copenhagen to china port. drafts to be drawn at sight on our bank andaccompanied by the following documents marked "x": (x)commercial invoice in triplicate(x) bill of lading in triplicate made out to our order quoting l/c no. 112235, marked freight collect ……(x) one original marine insurance policy or certificate for all risks and war risk,covering 110% of the invoice value, with claims payable in copenhagen in the currency of draft(s) partial shipments and transshipment are prohibited.shipment must be effected not later than 31 march, 2000.。

外销员外贸英语-考试题型描述和内容介绍1

外销员外贸英语-考试题型描述和内容介绍1一、考试说明：外销员《外经贸英语》考试，既考查考生对英语基础知识的掌握程度，又考查考生运用英语理解和表达经贸内容的水平，是一种"基础"与"专业"相结合的综合英语考试。

经过几年的考试实践，试题的形式逐渐趋于稳定。

整个考卷分为七道大题。

每道大题中渗透了对基础英语和专业英语的考核，也就是说在各部分试题中基础和专业是不能截然分开的。

该考试要求考生的总体英语水平大致相当于大学非英语专业六级水平。

考生认知词汇应达到6000个以上（包括外经贸词汇术语），掌握运用的词汇和词组应达到2500----3000个，要求熟悉词与词的搭配，掌握正确的词序，区分常用词的风格及褒贬色彩。

要求考生熟悉包括词法和句法的所有主要语法现象，规范地使用单词及词组，掌握各种时态及主动语态、被动语态，掌握运用包括虚拟语气在内的各种语气，掌握单句、复合句及复杂句，正确运用各种从句。

二、外销员外贸英语考试按题型进行编排，共分八个部分（含口语）：信函翻译多项选择电传认读合同填制审证改证短文互译经贸术语口语部分三、各题型要求和内容描述：外经贸信函翻译部分1、题型要求：掌握外经贸英语信函的格式，信函的开头语及结束语的多种表达方式。

能够翻译或撰写常用的外贸英语信函。

译写信函要求完整、准确、无语法错误，符合英语用法习惯和外贸习惯，意思正确明了。

外经贸信函内容重点在询价及答复、发盘及还盘、推销、定单及其执行、付款条款、保险、装运及索赔。

本部分在全部考题中一般占15%---20%。

2、内容描述商业书信的撰写是一项基本的商业活动。

尽管电话、电传、传真、E-mail等电子通讯已广泛使用，商业信函仍然是重要的联络方式之一，而且其他联络方式的撰写往往也是基于信函。

因此，我们必须认真对待商业书信的写作。

翻译商业书信前，必须弄清书信的结构与格式。

电传认读部分1、题型要求：要求考生能认读英文电传，熟悉普遍使用的电传缩写及其构成规律，了解电传、电报与信函间的差别。

外销员统考外贸英语试题与答案1

．Translate the following terms: 10%1. From English into Chinese:(1) PNTR(2) Irrevocable Letter of Credit(3) Blank Endorsement(4) General Average(5) FAQ(6) DES(7) Franchise(8) FPA(9) Bill of Exchange(10) Auction2. From Chinese into English (5%)(1)世界银⾏(2)电⼦商务(3)托运⼈(4)进⼝许可证(5)国际商会II．Choose the best answer for each of the following question (25%)1. Contracts must be renewed one week _______ their expiration.A onB againstC the moment ofD before2. The commodities you offered are _________ line with the business scope of our clients.A outsideB out ofC outD without3. We are arranging for n inspection tour of _________ the material was processed.A placeB the placeC whereD there4. We are reconsidering those trade terms _______ might be adverse to the interest of our principals.A whatB thatC whenD where5. Information indicates that some similar goods of Indian origin have been sold here _______ about 30% lower than yours.A with a levelB at somethingC at quotationD with a figure6. As we are ________ of these goods, please expedite shipment after receiving our L/C.A in badly needB badly in needC urgent in needD in urgently need7. We give you on the attached sheet full details regarding packing and marking, which must be strictly ________.A observedB abide byC submittedD seen8. We ______ to allow you a special discount if you increase your order to 5000 pairs.A have preparedB are prepareC are preparedD were prepared9. The importance of delivery on time ______ overstressed, because failure to receive goods or services will cause serious inconvenience to the end-users.A canB beC cannot beD could be11. We wish to stress that shipment must be made within the prescribed time limit, as a further _______ will not be considered by our end - users.A prolongB protractC extensionD expansion12. With computer users linked to the Internet growing _____ every year, business is trying to cash in on the worldwide network.A at millionB with a millionC with one millionD by millions13. We regret having to remind you that 30% of the freight is still ______.A ownedB owningC outstandingD understanding14. ______ you fulfill the terms of the L/C, we will accept the drafts drawn under this credit.A ProvidedB To provideC In the caseD Only if15. Kindly advise us of the steamers that call ______ your port every month.A atB onC inD for16. It should be _______ if you could immediately ______ what quantity you can supply us at present.A thankful, adviseB appreciate, adviseC appreciated, adviseD appreciating, inform20. That helps to explain ______ businesses are setting up Net sites even though profits aren’t yet very big.A thatB the reason forC whyD why that。

(汇编)外销员《外贸外语》全真模拟试题及答案

Ⅰ. Translate the following:a. From English to Chinese: (5%)1. Drawee2. Straight B/L3. Arbitration4. Import Licence5. T/T6. Bona Fide Holder7. Air waybill8. Freight Ton9. Patent License10. W/W ClauseB. 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______ stock.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 not 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 Chinese 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 other 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 you 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, atⅢ. Draft telexes according to the following messages: (10%)1.从贵国使馆获悉你公司可能购买中国纺织品，为建立直接业务联系，已于今日寄上目录和价目表，如蒙询价当即航邮报价单。

外销员考试《外贸外语》英文写作范文(1)-外销员考试.doc

2015年外销员考试《外贸外语》英文写作范文(1)-外销员考试2015年外销员备考阶段，特为大家总结了2015年外销员考试《外贸外语》英文写作范文，供大家参考学习！！点击查看：2015年外销员考试《外贸外语》英文写作范文汇总写作范文DearWater,Weare currently looking to expand our product line including memory foam mattresses and pillows.Iwill cometochina next month.Inthe meantime, Iwould liketoasmuch information aspossibleonpricesand specifications.Please adviseusatearliest convenience.Best regards,MichaelReplytoaboveDear Michael,Weare gladto know that youexpand your business lineon memory foam mattress memory foam pillow. Believe wecan serve youandbetterinnear future.First, please refertothe attachments foryourreference.Itisgreat thatyouwill cometo Chinafor business. Please kindlyarrange your schedule tovisit our factory. We hope wecan haveaclose talk facetoThenwecould showyouour production linesand sample room.Weare confident thatifmakeour cooperation smoothly.When yourvisit scheduleis available, please kindlyletknow.Best regards,Water Notes1.客户计划扩展业务，对公司的产品表示感兴趣或者看好公司产品的前景，表示要来访中国，并要参观工厂。

外销员统考外贸英语试题与答案1

外销员统考外贸英语试题与答案1 ．translate the following terms: 10%1. from english into chinese:(1) pntr(2) irrevocable letter of credit(3) blank endorsement(4) general average(5) faq(6) des(7) franchise(8) fpa(9) bill of exchange(10) auction2. from chinese into english (5%)(1)世界银行(2)电子商务(3)托运人(4)进口许可证(5)国际商会ii．choose the best answer for each of the following question (25%)1. contracts must be renewed one week _______ theirexpiration.a onb againstc the moment ofd before2. the commodities you offered are _________ line with the business scope of our clients.a outsideb out ofc outd without3. we are arranging for n inspection tour of _________ the material was processed.a placeb the placec whered there4. we are reconsidering those trade terms _______ might be adverse to the interest of our principals.a whatb thatc whend where5. information indicates that some similar goods of indian origin have been sold here _______ about 30% lower than yours.a with a levelb at somethingc at quotationd witha figure6. as we are ________ of these goods, please expedite shipment after receiving our l/c.a in badly needb badly in needc urgent in needd in urgently need7. we give you on the attached sheet full details regarding packing and marking, which must be strictly________.a observedb abide byc submitted d seen8. we ______ to allow you a special discount if you increase your order to 5000 pairs.a have preparedb are preparec are prepared d were prepared9. the importance of delivery on time ______ overstressed, BECause failure to receive goods or services will cause serious inconvenience to the end-users.a canb bec cannot bed could be11. we wish to stress that shipment must be made within the prescribed time limit, as a further _______ will not be considered by our end - users.a prolongb protractc extensiond expansion12. with computer users linked to the internet growing _____ every year, business is trying to cash in on the worldwide network.a at millionb with a millionc with one milliond by millions13. we regret having to remind you that 30% of the freight is still ______.a ownedb owningc outstandingd understanding14. ______ you fulfill the terms of the l/c, we will accept the drafts drawn under this credit.a providedb to providec in the cased only if15. kindly advise us of the steamers that call ______ your port every month.a atb onc ind for16. it should be _______ if you could immediately ______ what quantity you can supply us at present.a thankful, adviseb appreciate, advisec appreciated, advised appreciating, inform17. we thank you for your e-mail of november 25 _______ your purchase of 10 m/t wild rice.a confirmb confirmingc to confirmd confirmed18 subject to satisfactory arrangements ______ terms and conditions, we should be pleased to act as your sole agent.a asb as perc as ifd as to19. our usual terms of payment are ____ l/c and we hope they will be satisfactory ____ you.a by, forb by, toc for, tod for, with20. that helps to explain ______ businesses aresetting up net sites even though profits aren’t yet very big.a thatb the reason forc whyd why that。

外销员统考外贸英语试题与答案4

外销员统考外贸英语试题与答案4vi．translate the following passages: (15%)1. from english into chinese (5%)discount means that sellers offer buyers a certain percentage of reduction on the original price.when competition in the market is fierce, discount will help to improve sellers’ competitiveness.there are different kinds of discount, for example, quantity discount, seasonal discount and exceptional discount.the specific amount or percentage of discount varies in different situations. the percentage of discount can be clearlywritten down in a contract if the seller and the buyer have reached an agreement.the amount of discount is usually deducted from the buyers’ payment.2. from chinese into english: (10%)1)国际市场营销是重要的，因为世界已变成了一个全球化的场所，国际营销每日都在我们身旁发生，对我们的生活产生着深刻的影响。

2）国际贸易中，只有很少一部分服务贸易。

因为，就某种程度来说服务并不比商品那样可以交易。

3）在执行合同的过程中，签约双方都应该遵守合同条款。

2024年外贸业务员招聘面试试题集

2024年外贸业务员招聘面试试题集一、语言能力测试1、请用英语进行自我介绍，包括您的教育背景、工作经历和个人兴趣爱好。

2、请翻译以下这段中文为英语：“我们的产品在国际市场上具有很强的竞争力，深受客户的喜爱。

”3、假设您正在与一位外国客户通电话，对方语速较快且带有口音，您会如何处理这种情况以确保有效的沟通？二、外贸知识考查1、请简要阐述国际贸易中常见的支付方式有哪些，以及它们各自的优缺点。

2、什么是贸易术语？请列举至少三个常用的贸易术语，并解释其含义和责任划分。

3、谈谈您对关税、配额和反倾销措施的理解，以及它们对外贸业务的影响。

三、市场分析能力1、请分析当前全球某一特定行业（如电子产品、服装、机械等）的市场趋势，并预测未来一年的发展走向。

2、假设我们公司计划开拓一个新的国际市场，您会如何进行市场调研和分析，以确定该市场的潜力和风险？3、请分享您对目标市场的文化差异和消费习惯的了解，并说明如何在业务中考虑这些因素。

四、客户沟通与谈判技巧1、描述一次您成功处理客户投诉的经历，您采取了哪些措施来解决问题并维护客户关系？2、在与客户谈判价格时，您会采取哪些策略来达成双方都满意的结果？3、如果客户对我们的产品提出了一些改进建议，但这些建议可能会增加成本，您会如何与客户沟通并寻求解决方案？五、销售能力评估1、假设您被分配了一个销售任务，需要在一个月内将一款新产品推广给至少 10 个新客户，您会制定怎样的销售计划？2、请分享您在以往工作中提高销售业绩的方法和经验。

3、如果客户对我们的产品表现出一定的兴趣，但还在犹豫是否购买，您会如何进一步促使客户做出购买决定？六、业务处理能力1、请描述您在处理外贸订单时的流程，包括从接单到发货的各个环节。

2、如果在货物运输过程中出现了延误，您会如何与供应商、物流公司和客户进行沟通协调？3、当遇到海关查验导致货物滞留时，您会采取哪些措施来尽快解决问题，减少损失？七、团队协作与应变能力1、请举例说明您在团队项目中是如何与团队成员协作完成任务的，您在其中扮演了怎样的角色？2、如果在业务过程中遇到了突发情况（如政策变化、自然灾害等），您会如何应对并调整工作计划？3、假设您与团队成员在工作中产生了分歧，您会如何解决以确保工作的顺利进行？八、职业规划与发展1、谈谈您对未来 3-5 年的职业规划，以及您认为在我们公司如何能够实现这些目标？2、您认为一名优秀的外贸业务员应该具备哪些素质和能力？您如何不断提升自己以达到这些要求？3、如果有机会晋升，您认为自己在管理方面具备哪些优势和不足？九、情景模拟题1、假设您收到一封来自国外客户的邮件，对我们的产品质量表示质疑，并要求退货。

外销员外贸英语

外销员外贸英语
口语部分
1、要求：
应具备听、说、译的基本技能。

语音、语调基本正确；在涉外活动及业务谈判中能用英语进行交流。

2、内容描述：
自从1989年外经贸部决定对全国外贸行业的外销员进行岗位培训，并组织全国统一考试以来，已经进行了十次考试。

但近十年的外语口试基本上由各省市自行掌握，没有统一的复习指南和测试标准。

按外经贸部人教司规定：从2000年起，英语口语考试全国统一标准、统一试题、统一考试。

测试内容包括：短文朗读、中英互译、自由交谈等。

评分等级分为A（优）、B（良）C（及格）、D（不及格）四个等级。

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外销员考试外贸外语辅导：商务英语中催款信的写法

-　怎样写第⼀封催款信？ 1. How to start your letter? I am writing to remind you that you have not settled our invoice #________ for $________. It has been two months now since we delivered your garments, and we have yet to receive your payment for $1,890.50. We would like to remind you that payment of your account at Metro Mart is past due. May we call your attention to your payment for the disks we delivered to you two months ago? We would like to direct your attention to the following freight bills which are unpaid beyond the credit period permitted by our agreement. 2. How to add more details? A copy of our bill for $_____ is enclosed along with an envelope for your convenience. We have enclosed a copy of the item listed below that remains open on your account: . . . This amount should have been paid by ________[date], so you can see it is quite old. 3. How to specify your request? Please let us know when you will pay or at least start by making partial payments. Please use the enclosed envelope to send in your check for $_______. If your check is in the mail, we say "Thank you." If not, won't you please give this your prompt attention. If you are not able to pay the balance in full at this time, please let us know and we will be glad to arrange an installment plan with you. It is to your advantage as well as ours to keep your credit accounts current. 4. How to end your letter? We would appreciate prompt payment. We greatly appreciate your prompt payment of this sum. Please let me know if I can be of assistance. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have already sent your check, we thank you for doing so. If you have already sent your payment, please disregard this notice and accept our thanks. II. SAMPLE 范⽂ Dear ___________: We have not received your payment for $_________ which is over due for _______ days. Please check your records. If you have already sent your payment, please disregard this notice and accept our thanks for your payment. Sincerely yours, _________[name] _________[title] III. TIPS 掌握写作要领 1. Be courteous in your first collection letter. 2. Be persuasive rather than threatening. 3. Include the necessary details: The amount owed by the customer The length of time the bill has been overdue What specific action the customer should take 4. Encourage prompt response and contact. 怎样写第⼆或第三封催款信 1. How to start your letter? Again we call your attention to your payment due April 30. We again call your attention to the following invoices which, according to our records, are still unpaid well beyond our normal terms: Once again, we ask for your cooperation in paying your account which is now more than two months past due. We have not received any response from you to the recent reminder we sent you on May 20 about your overdue account. You did not respond to our first reminder of your overdue balance of $2578.50. You have not answered my previous letters asking for payment on your $2578.50 purchase. 2. How to ask for an explanation? Would you please let us have an explanation of why the invoice is still outstanding? Please let us know why the balance has not been cleared. We would like to know if there is a reason for your delay in paying your long overdue account. 3. How to press for payment in a milder tone? I am sure it is not your intention to ignore past due notices at the expense of your credit standing. I am sure you are not intentionally trying to make our work difficult, but that's what it amounts to. We realize that financial conditions in your firm have not been good recently. By now, however, we feel you should be able to start paying again. Perhaps you have overlooked these past due payments. It would be only fair to pay them now. To avoid an unfavorable report of your credit records, we suggest an immediate payment of the amount due. 4. How to press for payment in a firm tone? We can no longer allow this account to continue to go unpaid. To continue your open accounts it is necessary that they be paid within 60 days as agreed when they are opened. It is essential that this account be settled at once to avoid any problem with your credit standing. In this case, we have no alternative but to withdraw credit privileges. The delinquent status of your account will leave us no alternative but to remove your company from our list of credit customers. 5. How to end your letter? We would greatly appreciate your prompt payment. We are counting on your cooperation in making a prompt payment. Please send us your payment today, or at least let us know your reason for the delay. Please restore our confidence in you and maintain your good credit rating by sending us your payment now. " 怎样写最后的催款信？ 1. How to start your letter? You have not responded in any way to our recent letters about your past due account. We remind you once more of your open account that is now _____ days beyond our _____-day terms. Your account is still unpaid in spite of our continual reminders asking for payment or an explanation for your delay. We urgently request that you immediately pay your balance of _____________, which has been outstanding since___________[date] despite several notices from us. 2. How to warn the recipient against further delay? You must realize that we cannot afford to carry this debt on our books any longer. Any further delay in paying your balance due cannot be accepted. You can no longer delay payment if you wish to keep your account open. Our next step is to take legal action to collect the money due us. This is unpleasant for both of us and is damaging to your credit rating. 3. How to specify your deadline or demand immediate payment? We must now insist that you send you payment within the next five days. Unless I receive your remittance within the next three days, our attorney will be instructed to start proceedings to recover the debt. If we do not receive remittance within five days from the above date, we will have no choice but to pursue other collection procedures. After April 30, we will have no choice but to cancel your credit and turn your account over to a collection agency. 4. How to end your letter? We look forward to your prompt payment. Your immediate response is necessary. Whether or not we take legal action is now your decision. Please make every effort to ensure that we are not forced to take this drastic action. We must hear from you at once to avoid further action. II. SAMPLE 范⽂ Dear __________: I am afraid your failure to settle your account, which is over due for more than six months, will leave us with no alternative but resort to legal proceedings. This is to notify you that unless we receive your check for $7,550.50 by June 30, we will place your account in the hands of our attorneys for collection. Yours sincerely, _____________[name] _____________[title] III. TIPS 掌握写作要领 1. Choose a firm tone for your letter. 2. Remind the recipient of your previous collection letters. 3. Remind the recipient of all the necessary details: The amount owed by the recipient The length of time the bill has been overdue The additional amount of late charge if there is any 4. Tell the recipient what kind of legal action will be taken if the final collection effort fails.。