专升本考试卷3

上海对外贸易学院专升本参考试卷3

《进出口英语函电》综合题

I. Multiple choices 50%

A. Identify ONE error or mistake in the sentence.

1.Taking into consideration of the amount of your order, we are ready to grant you

a b c d

a special quantity discount of 12%.

2. Having checked your L/C, we find that several places which are not in

a b c d

conformity with S/C No. 5378.

3. We are obliged to receive your L/C No. F-14, and after examining it, regret to

a b c

inform you that we are unable to effect shipment within the time stipulated in your

d L/C.

4. Your price is too high if you compare it with the quotations of other suppliers.

a b

Unless you reduce 2 USD of the price, we do not think it possible to conclude a

c d

transaction.

5. Unless we hear from you on the contrary, we shall arrange shipment of the

a b

consignment as usual.

c d

6. In this circumstance, we can not but hold you responsible for the wrong delivery.

a b c d

7. As there is no shipping space until November, we regret our inability to make

a b c

delivery early.

d

8. Please do the L/C amendments as soon as possible. We request to receive them

a b c

on May 31 at the latest.

d

9. Should any particular extra risks be asked for, the premium difference will be

a b c

charged to your account.

d

10. We can ensure you that we shall arrange shipment immediately we receive your

a b c d

L/C.

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B. Choose the best answer from the four choices given.

11. W e will … a large order for shipment during May and June if your samples

meet our requirement.

a. make

b. place

c. book

d. have

12. We offer you _____ 100 Wonder-view Cameras at RMB 888.00 each CIF

Lagos for May shipmen.

a. firm

b. firmly

c. true

d. truly

13. Details with regard to packing and values are attached, and we would be

grateful if you could … a rate covering all risks from port to port.

a. quote

b. decide

c. insure

d. issue

14. The photo-copiers thus packed will not … inside the cases during transit.

a. shake

b. stir

c. shift

d. bump

15. The goods are packed in cartons inner-lined with … materials.

a. water-proof

b. water-proved

c. water-tight

d. water-clear

16. For bulk cargos as oil, sand and timber, rail is cheaper than road..

a. unpacked

b. unpackaged

c. bulk

d. large amount of

17. The introduction of containers is in transport greatly _____ carriage of goods.

a. eases

b. speeds

c. economizes

d. facilitates

18. Your Order No. 9904 has now been made up. It is now … the SS Vanguard,

which sails for Shanghai tomorrow.

All of the following can be used here EXCEPT:

a. aboard

b. in

c. on

d. on board

19.A.B Co. is an age-honored firm _____many years’ experience ____ the trade.

a. with of

b. with in

c. being in

d. showing of

20. This agreement may be ____ 6 months before its expiry.

a. prolonged

b. cancelled

c. validated

d. renewed

21. We are pleased to _____ the agreement reached during our telephone

conversation this morning.

a. confirm

b. approve

c. express

d. exam

22. We have arranged with the Bank of Japan, Tokyo, to ___ a credit in your favor

to be available until 30 September next year. Which of the following words cannot be used here?

a. draw

b. establish

c. issue

d. open

23. We have no objection to ____ in cartons if you guarantee that you will pay

compensation.

a. pack

b. package

c. packing

d. packaging

24. We are pleased to inform you that we have covered the above shipment …

the insurance company ____ All Risks.

a. against … with

b. with … for

c. with … about

d. with … against

25. According to our ____ practice, insurance is to be effected ___ 110% of the

invoice value.

a. common … of

b. general … for

c. usual … for

d. customary … of

26. The L/C usually remains valid for fifteen days ____ shipment date.

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