自考05440商务英语写作练习题试卷

商务英语写作试卷（课程代码：5440）I. Multiple-choice: For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that best completesthe sentence. (1 point each)1.Please let us know which of our products _______.A. you are interestedB. are you interestedC. they are interestedD. you are interested in2.We ______ your name and address _______ the Chinese Embassy in Bonn.A. are learning….fromB. have learned ….fromC. have come to know….ofD. have been given ….from3.We are now enclosing a pricelist for all the items you _______ in your letter under reply.A. requiredB. inquired aboutC. saidD. informed4.If you are prepared to increase your ______ to 15%, we shall be pleased to purchase the complete stock.A. priceB. discountC. sales volumeD. cost5. A recent market survey reveals that such articles are no longer __________.A. in demandB. demandedC. on demandD. for demand6.This is a new product but it is gaining _______ popularity in the world market.A. many moreB. better and betterC. increasingly steadyD. steadily increasing7.Concerning the ________ L/C, we wish to inform you that there are several clauses that need amendment.A. subjectiveB. captionC. subjectedD. captioned8.We wish to make it clear to you that we shall not ______ the shipment if they arrive after December 19, 2005.A. arrangeB. receiveC. acceptD. acknowledge9.Following your order ______ 400 pieces of electronic toys last year, we are pleased to receive your order No. 456_______ the same quantity.A. for, ofB. of , ofC. for, forD. with, for10.As agreed upon in our negotiation, payment _______ L/C.A. byB. willC. are byD. is to be made by11.We will do our best to _______ shipment to meet your requirements in time.A. complyB. makeC. expeditingD. arranged12.Any loss or damage noticed when the goods are delivered must be reported to the ______ at the time, otherwise he willnot be responsible for it.A. consignorB. consigneeC. shipperD. carrier13.For all the remaining items the stated dates of delivery are approximate, but _______ would these dates be exceededby more that ten days.A. in no caseB. in any caseC. by all meansD. under any circumstances14.Your failure to open the L/C in time will ________impossible for us to deliver goods within the period stipulatedin the contract.A. make them beB. make it beC. make itD. make that be15.The stipulations in your L/C _________ not in accordance with the contract, we have to request you to make an amendment.A. isB. beingC. is to beD. would be16.In _______ of quality, our make is superior.A. termsB. termC. connectionD. connections17.__________, the buyers have urged us to expedite shipment of their order.A. The season approachingB. The season is approachingC. As season approachingD. The season was approaching18.We accept as an exception your order _________ business with you.A. with a view to beginB. with a view to startC. with a view to closeD. with a view to initiating19.________ our efforts, we have persuaded our clients to accept your offer.A. Result inB. Result fromC. As a result ofD. With a result in20.Prices of raw materials ________ steeply since our quotation of November 1, 2005.A. roseB. have risenC. risingD. rise21.We____ if you could give us whatever information you can in this respect.A. should appreciateB. appreciateC. appreciate itD. would appreciate it22.We _____the fact that the market is declining.A. are aware ofB. awareC. aware ofD. are aware23.Should your price _____ competitive, we will place a trial order _____you.A. is; withB. are; fromC. is; fromD. be; with24.There is steady demand here _____silk scarves of high quality.A. in B of C. for D. on25.We regret____ entertain your order for our Green Beans as we are in short supply at present.A. not able toB. are unable toC. cannotD. our inability to26.We are pleased to inform you that the item you requested can be supplied ______.A. from stockB. in stockC. out of stockD. of stock27.For all the remaining items, the stated dates of delivery are approximate, but these dates should not be exceededby 20 days .A. in no caseB. in any caseC. under no circumstanceD. by all means28._____ your letter of March 5, we are pleased to inform you that the L/C has been received.A. Replying toB. Replied toC. ReplyingD. Replied29.We are _____ receipt of your letter of June 15, 2003.A. onB. fromC. inD. for30.We recommend _____ a small quantity for trial.A. to buyB. buyC. boughtD. buying31. They have ____ a price which we think will be acceptable ____ you.A. offer; toB. bidden; toC. bidden; byD. bid; with32. A sample of our new beef extract has been sent to you today ____ parcel post, and we hope it will reach you ____ perfectcondition.A. with; inB. in; byC. on; withD. by; in33.It is pos sible that you couldn’t find the new patterns ____ you are looking in this catalogue.A. for what B which C. for which D. that34.The gloves are made ____superior genuine leather and can be supplied ___ various designs and colors.A of; in B. from; with C. with; in D. in; at35.The price of our new products is 8% ______than _____ of similar products of Japanese origin.A. lower; thatB. below; thoseC. under; thatD. lower; those36.We feel sure that a fair comparison ____ quality between our canned goods and those of other suppliers will convinceyou ____ the reasonableness of our quotation.A. with; ofB. in; ofC. for; inD. on; in37.As this product is now _____ great demand and the supply is rather _____, we would recommend you to accept this offeras soon as possible.A. in; limitedB. in; limitingC. of; limited D at; limiting38.______view of the huge demand ______ this article, we would advise you to work fast and place an order with us thesoonest possible.A. In; atB. In; forC. With; forD. With; to39.We deem it _____ your advantage _____ avail yourself ______ our offer for 1,000 wave radios.A. in; to ; ofB. in; as; forC. to; to; ofD. of; as; for40.This offer is made _____ the clear understanding that if they are not completely _____your liking , you can returnthem to us without any obligation whatever and ____ our own expense.A. at; to; atB. in; for; forC. in; in; forD. on; to; at41. The damage to the goods ______rough handling.A. results inB. due to C . results from D. leads to42. Mr. Wood guarantees that Mr. Feng will _____ their equipment.A. satisfyB. satisfactory C . be satisfied with D. satisfy with43. Thank you very much for informing us that the goods _____Contract No. 791 were shipped on May 10.A. atB. underC. onD. in44. We shall be glad if you agree to ship the goods to us as before ____ Documents against Payment basis.A with B. during C. in D. on45. We have opened an L/C in your favor ______ the amount of RMB 20,000.A. onB. inC. byD. at46. If the amount exceeds that figure, payment ____ L/C will be required.A. atB. byC. forD. in47. From the enclosed copy of invoice you will see that price of 1,880 is well ____ the maximum figure you stated.A. inB. withinC. betweenD. at48.You would agree, we wish, ________the 10% discount we have offered.A. thatB. forC. toD. by49. For this area, we are looking for a young man to act ____our representative.A. asB. upC. on D for50. We hope that you will take your commercial reputation into _____and open the L/C at once.A. ideaB. thinking C account D. it51. Two months have passed since the date of the signing of the above–mentioned contract, but the relevant L/C has notyet _____us.A. comeB. gotC. arrivedD. reached52. We are already represented by our ____agent in your city for the ____of our products.A. sole; sellingB. sole; saleC. only; saleD. only; selling53. We have to ask you to extend the date of shipment and date of negotiation to Sept. 30 and 15th Oct. _____.A. separatelyB. respectivelyC. respectfullyD. punctually54. I am well-acquainted _____ local conditions and have excellent business connections.A. atB. withC. inD. for55. Please _____us your competitive prices for the following items.A. tellB. giveC. quoteD. send56. ____your request, we take pleasure _____sending you herewith a copy of our illustrated catalogue.A.As; inB. At; inC. With; atD. To; from57. We have established an irrevocable L/C _____your favor ____the Bank of China, Ningbo.A. with; inB. at; withC. in; withD. with; with58. As the price of our Table-cloth is reasonably fixed, we regret that we are not in a ____to allow any discount.A.positionB. conditionC. moodD. market59. There is no possibility of getting business done unless you _____your price by 3%.A. reductionB. cutC. reduceD. offer60. We regret to inform you that we have to return the goods to you at your ____.A. costsB. charges C convenience D. expenses61.In our letter of May 10, we make ______ clear that shipment be effected in June.A. youB. themC. usD. it62.As said in the email today, we are forwarding you under separate cover the samples, ______you will find them satisfactory.A. hopeB. to hopeC. hopingD. hopefully63.Letters of complaint should be written with care and tact ______to harm future business relationships.A. in orderB. in not orderC. in order notD. not in order64.Our products are of better quality than ______ from other sources.A. thatB. thisC. themD. those65.We are unable to accept your offer, as the goods are of short ______.A. supplyB. productsC. factoryD. stock66.______accepting the draft, the bank will require you to present documents such as B/L, Packing List, etc.A. AsB. BeforeC. BehindD. On67.As the shipment was delayed, the buyer ______ the seller for an explanation.A. forcedB. pressedC. hastenedD. expedited68.It is important that your client ______ the relevant L/C not later than April 10.A. must openB. opensC. openD. has to open69. I wonder if you could advance the shipment by one month ______we need it urgently.A. becauseB. even ifC. orD. because of70. We are now enclosing a price list for all the items you _______ in your letter under reply.A. requiredB. informedC. saidD. inquired71. Please make serious efforts to have the goods ______ promptly.A. dispatchB. dispatchedC. dispatchingD. to dispatch72.______your inquiry for a supply of desktop radios, we are glad to offer as follows.A. Relying onB. Relied onC. Replying toD. Replied to73. For all the remaining items the stated dates of delivery are approximate, but______ would these dates be exceededby more than 15 days.A. in no caseB. in any caseC. under any circumstancesD. by all means74. ______our S/C 1805 dated March 15, we are able to make the goods shipped by the end of next month.A. Refer toB. ReferringC. With reference toD. With refer to75.We shall ______you as soon as the supply position improves.A. communicateB. notifyC. advise toD. make known76.The design of the garment is very nice but its color does not______ to me.A .attract B. suit C. appeal D. fit77.Damage ______the goods was caused by heavy rain during transit.A. inB. forC. onD. to78.After unpacking the case we found the goods did not ______ with the original sample.A. agreeB. matchC. compareD. measure79.Because of their superior quality, our silk coats always ______in Europe.A. are sold fastB. sell fastC. have been sold fastD. be sold fast80.Your firm has been referred to us by the ABC Co., ______ we have done business for many years.A. whichB. with thatC. whomD. with whom81．We look forward to ________ a trial order．A．receiving B. receive from C．receipt D．receipt your82．We ________ some brochures ________to illustrate the products we manufactured．A．enclose, to you B．enclose, you C．enclose, / D．enclose, your83．If you will send us a catalog by air, we shall ________ very much．A．appreciate B．appreciating C．appreciation D．appreciate it84．We would like to take this ________ to establish business relations with you.A．step B．opportunity C．advantage D．opening85．The shipment time is June or July at our ________ and the goods will be shipped in one ________.A．option, lot B．option, consignment C．choice, shipment D．decision, cargo86．The first shipment of pens has turned out to the ________of the buyers.A．satisfy B．satisfied C．satisfaction D．satisfactory87．I want to acquaint myself _______ the supply position of steel products.A．of B．with C．for D．about88．As it only ________a smal1 quantity，we hope you will have no difficulty in settling this matter.A．involves B．involving C．has involved D．may have involved89．In case the said goods are not available________ stock, please keep us informed at all early date.A．on B．by C．from D．out of90. On your own account there is a balance of $300 that appears to have been by you.A．overlooking B astray C．forget D．overlooked91．You can find _______ for black tea here.A．a ready market B．beneficial C．greatly popular D．selling fast92．We are glad that we have __________ an agreement on this matter.A．come B．got C．reached D．arrived93．We cannot see any possibility of business__________ your price is too high.A．since B ．while C．thought D．that94．We have made _________ that we would accept D／P terms for your future orders.A．clear B．it clear C．that clear D．it is clear95．We would make you the following offer，subject to your reply_______ us not later than November 25th.A．reach B．reaching C．reaches D．being reached96．Please ________ to let us have your offer as soon as possible.A．do the best B．do your best C．make the best D．make your best97．We assure you of our ful1________in executing the contract.A．cooperation B．expense C．Intention D．appreciation98．_________our S／C No.301，we wish to say that the goods will be shipped by Oct.10.A．With reference to B．Refer to C．Referring D．With refer to99．After inspection of the shipment，we found 5 cases _________.A．missing B.1osing C．missed D．lost100．__________ your letter of March 4，we are pleased to inform you that the L／C has been received.A．Replying to B．Replying for C．Replied to D．Replied for101. If you find our price ________, please fax us your acceptance before the end of this month.A. acceptingB. workingC. acceptableD. accepted102. We are unable to _____ with your request in your letter dated Jan.32,2002.A. confirmedB. composeC. confirmD. comply103. Please check the enclosed letter of credit to ensure that it __________ your instructions.A. agreesB. agrees toC. agree uponD. agrees with104. The discount of 3% agreed upon was granted only __________ no balance was outstanding from previous accounts.A. depends onB. condition thatC. on conditionD. on condition that105. We will see to ________ that the L/C is opened within the stipulated time.A. itB. makeC. letD. them106.Mr. Smith will make a note _____Mr. Sanchez’s request for consular in voice.A. ofB. forC. toD. against107. Payments should be made ______sight draft.A. atB. uponC. byD. after108. Payments by L/C is our method of ____ trade in chemicals.A negotiating B. settling C. financing D. assisting109. If D/A is possible, it will help ease the _____ problem.A. licenseB. licensingC. to licenseD. licensed110. Mr. Yin could agree _____D/P terms.A. withB. toC. inD. over111. I ____you to three businesses for information on our promptness in meeting our obligations.A. askB. recommendC. referD. suggest112. I have been told that there will be a delay of at least three weeks before our order can be ____.A. madeB. filledC. sentD. placed113. Your quotation is not acceptable to the customers as the price is ____rather high side.A. atB. onC. byD. with114. When shipping the merchandise, we need your _____that the quality will be as high as that of the sample.A. ensureB. assuranceC. insuranceD. assure115. As regards “ Great Panda” Brand pencils, we hope you will place a trial order _____us ____at least 2,000 gross.A. with; forB. with; ofC. from; forD. from; of116．We are convinced that after the visit you will be more about our cooperation in future.A．confident B．confidence C．interest D．interesting117. We shall be glad if you will that the L/C is amended without delay.A. pay attentionB. see to itC. noticeD. assure118. Please do your utmost to the shipment.A. speedB. add toC. expediteD. promote119. Our next step is to take legal action to the money due us.A. payB. takeC. returnD. collect120. You have not in any way to our recent letters about your past due account.A. respondB. replied toC. respondedD. answer121. We find your term satisfactory and would like to order the .A. follows B follow C following D followed122. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may .A. happenB. causeC. produceD. open123. We hope that it will not you from doing business with us in the future.A. provideB. tell C deter D. mislaid124. It has come to my that we have an bill of $ 10,000 with your company.A. attention; outstandingB. acknowledge; unpaidC. attention; restD. acknowledge; outstanding125. I am writing the invoice we received date May,1st.A. response B to ask for C. to command D in response to126. Today we write to ______ your attention to the fact that the date of delivery is approaching.A. payB. giveC. inviteD. drive127. Please ______ payment in full three months from today.A. makeB. licenseC. remitD. indicate128. We ______ be obliged if you will furnish us with the following information.A. shouldB. willC. couldD. might129. In this case, the buyer ______ cancel the contract.A. couldB. may have toC. has the right toD. reserve the right to130. Competition ______ to the technical transformation and restructuring of these industrial production.A. contributesB. causesC. helpsD. promotes131. At our meeting earlier this month, Mr. Sharp ______ that he would approve the consignment contract.A. indicatedB. issuedC. arrangedD. remitted132. At your request, we’ll _____ the L/C opened for your account two weeks ago.A. adjustB. correctedC. establishD. amend133. We will soon increase our production to ______ the full capacity of the plant.A. getB. obtainC. meetD. reach134. In order to comply with the customer’s specifications, the factory had to make several ______ in the design.A. correctionsB. mistakesC. adjustmentsD. defects135. From now no, the Chinese products enter ______ competition ______ foreign products in the international market.A. in, withB. to, along withC. into, withD. on, over136. Because of the confidential nature of the deal, I was not _____ to announce it.A. supposedB. happyC. preventedD. reluctant137. ______ you have entered your new office building, you probably would like to refurnish it.A. Now thatB. So thatC. ForD. Because138．We confirm that we agree ________ your suggestion made in your last letter.A．to B．at C．in D．that139．________ on time for the appointment is very important.A．You are B．You to be C．You be D．Your being140．Something about these insurance claims ________.A．appear questionably B．appears questionably C．appear questionable D．appears questionable141．I’m sure we can work out a ________ arrangement to handle the repair of the system.A．satisfied B．satisfactory C．satisfy D．satisfying142．We think we can promise that the shipment will be ready ________ the end of August.A．for B．to C．by D．towards143．Before 1 left the corporation, I ________ six years’ experience as the chief accountant.A．had B．had had C．have D．have had144．It is important that you ________ the necessary insurance.A．covering B．covered C．has covered D．cover145．The technical support engineers are trained to give efficient service ________ which you can depend.A．by B．on C．with D．at146. If your prices are competitive, we are confident ________ the goods in great quantities in this market.A. to sellB. in sellingC. in being soldD. to be selling147. We should be grateful ________ you would tell us ____ they are reliable for a credit up to US $30,000.A. if…whetherB. whether…ifC. if…thatD. whether…that148.________ subsequent amendments please see to it that the L/C stipulations are strictly in accordance with the contract terms.A. Having avoidedB. AvoidC. Being avoidedD. To avoid149.We shall appreciate ________ us FOB Sydney.A. you quotingB. your quotingC. you to quoteD. your being quoted150.A ________ for middle management personnel is typical in this country.A.S40 000-a-year-salaryB. salary of $40 000-a-yearC.S40 000 a-year-salaryD. salary of $40 000 a year151.There is ________ for a businessman than failing to meet the sales target.A. nothing frustratingB. no frustratingC. nothing more frustratingD. no more frustrating152. The shipment arrived late; ________,several items were damaged.A. furtherB. moreoverC. thereforeD. or153.Our new billing system totals all balance, gives weekly reports and _____.A. prints statementsB. statements are printedC. printed statementsD. statements print154.We would like to go ________ into your proposal for an agency in Guangzhou.A. furtherB. farC. more farD. ahead155. Now, with our stock __________ , the maximum we can supply is 50 tons.A. diminishesB. diminishedC. diminishD. diminishing156. I am sure that this quality is superior __________ that one.A. fromB. toC. thanD. for157. It __________ that we very much appreciate the support you have extended to us in the past.A. is necessaryB. is importantC. goes without sayingD. goes without doubtful158. We hope you will __________ our complaint.A. fully settleB. full settleC. be fully settledD. have fully settled159. __________ heavy orders, we cannot advance shipment of your order.A. BecauseB. For thatC. Owing toD. Thanks to160. We are willing to renew the agreement on the same terms __________ the ones in the last agreement.A. likeB. asC. withD. to161. After __________, the teller told Mrs. Babar the balance in her account.A. checkB. checkedC. being checkedD. checking162. A hundred dollars __________to pay for a computer.A. are not manyB. are not too muchC. are not muchD. is not too much163. Unless data can be assembled ______, we will lose business to our competitors.A. quickerB. more quicklyC. more quickD. much quickly164. Yesterday the manager, along with the office secretary and accountant, ______ invited to the conference .A. wasB. wereC. isD. are165. ______ you have probably seen in our advertisements in fashion magazines, our products appeal to a wide age group.A. AsB. LikeC. SinceD. Because166. Send this form to ______ requests it.A. whomeverB. whoeverC. whomD. who167. I understand that Mr. Wood is the ______ officer of the bank.A. principleB. principalC. principledD. principality168. We were told that the consignment would be sent ______ to reach the final destination by mid November.A. so asB. in orderC. in timeD. as169. I hope you ______ able to accept this invitation.A. to beB. wereC. will beD. being170. Being closely connected with reliable wholesalers here, do considerable import business with you.A. we are possible toB. it is possible for us toC. we are able toD. there is the possibility for us to171.We are indebted to your Branch in Shanghai, we learnt that you are a leading importer of electronic goods in your locality.A. from whomB. from whoeverC. from whoD. from that172. the rich resources of herbal medicine in your country, we hope we can establish long term business relations with you.A. Interesting toB. Interested inC. Interested toD. Interesting in173. I think the firm’s difficulties are bad management.A. sinceB. as a result ofC. becauseD. due to174. Memos routine matters.A. are used to handlingB. are used to handleC. used to handleD. used to handling175. Please send us a quotation the regular supply your refrigerators.A. of…forB. for…withC. with…forD. for…of176. The letterheads vary considerably in style, they all give similar informationA. orB. thereforeC. butD. otherwise177. Please make us a firm offer, the best possible shipment.A. indicatingB. which indicateC. to indicateD. being indicated178. We would appreciate us a bid for the construction project.A. you sendB. your sendingC. you to sendD. of your sending179. We would like to know you can guarantee delivery within one month after receipt of order.A. andB. ifC. thenD. which180. Of all the books mentioned in the booklist none available recently.A. isB. has beenC. areD. have181.Please be to send us the by May 10th.A. good enough…amount dueB. enough good…due amountC. good enough…due amountD. enough good…amou nt due182.Quotations and catalogues will be sent to you immediately your specific inquiry.A. when receivingB. receivingC. upon receipt ofD. in receipt of183. If your prices compare favorably other suppliers, we shall place an order soon.A. with those ofB. with which ofC. withD. with that of184.As there is, in our factory, a heavy demand ____________ talents, we would suggest that you mail us your resume for our consideration.A. ofB. forC. atD. with185.____________ in the export of Chinese Cotton Piece Goods, we express our desire to trade with you in this line.A. SpecializingB. SpecializedC. To be specializedD. Being specialize186.Your offer is not acceptable because we have another supplier ____________similar quality products at a much lower price.A. offersB. to offerC. offeringD. offered187.A large quantity of our chairs are being exported to Europe ____________than that quoted in our fax of Jan. 20.A. for a higher priceB. at higher priceC. for a price higherD. at a price higher188.We know that your university enjoys ____________in the world.A. popularlyB. great popularityC. great popularnessD. most popularly189. An offer is a promise to supply goods on the terms and conditions ___________.A. stateB. to stateC. statingD. stated190.Oral agreements made in person or by phone must be confirmed in writing to avoid ____________.A. misunderstandingsB. to be misunderstoodC. misunderstandD. being misunderstanding191.We appreciate ____________to explore the market for our products.A. your effortsB. you make effortsC. of your effortsD. you to make efforts192.____________you be prepared to reduce your price, we might come to terms.A. IfB. ShouldC. UnlessD. Providing193.To accept the prices you quoted ____________ us little profit on our sales.A. means to leaveB. mean leavingC. means leavingD. mean to leave194.Judging from our experience in marketing our garden products in Australia, ____________ that they will soon become quick-selling products in your market.A. we are confidentB. it is confidentC. it is sureD. we have confidence in195.It is the buyers’ responsibilities to ask for the necessary documents such as the____________ and the insurance policies to satisfy certain regulations.A. lading billsB. bills of ladingsC. bill of ladingsD. bills of lading196. It is ____________ to see the settlement of the dispute in a peaceful way.A. great satisfactoryB. great a satisfaction。