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I. Choose the best (Choices are provided when exam is taken - Advisable to have the blanks filled with proper words by consulting your dictionary or other reference books NOW.)

01 Although (much as)_ we would like to close the business with you, we find your bid unacceptable.

02 _If (in case)_ you like other items, kindly let us know and we shall be only too pleased to make you offers direct.

03 According to the contract stipulation, shipping marks are _ at the buyer's option_.

04 According to the nature of the cargo, this cover _ is subject to _ a 5% franchise.

05 According to the shipping _schedule____ it will be impossible for us to ship the goods in October.

06 After inspection of the above shipment we found 5 cases _missing_.

07 As agreed upon in our negotiations, payment __ is to be made by __ L/C.

08 As it _involves____ only a small quantity, we hope you will have no difficulty in settling this matter.

09 As we are in the market for auto parts, we should _ be pleased___ if you would send us your best quotations.

10 Before shipment, the buyers generally send their __ shipping requirements __ to the sellers, informing them of the packing and mark, mode of transportation, etc.

11 By joint efforts we can _promote___ both friendship and business.

12 Fifty cases of Green Tea you sent us were found to be badly damaged. This was apparently attributable to _ inferior _ packing.

13 Generally we cover insurance _ in the absence of _ definite instructions from our clients.

14 If our salutation is "Dear Mr. White", our complimentary close should be _ Yours sincerely (BrE)/Yours truly (AmE) __.

15 If you fail to make punctual shipment, we will have to ask you to compensate us for any loss arising _ therefrom _.

16 It is up to you to _see that___ the job’s properly done.

17 In reply _to___ your fax of October 16, we would like to give you the following information.

18 Necessary certificates __ in regard to_ the quality and quantity of the shipment will be provided.

19 Our goods are __of__ fine quality and __of__ attractive designs, we believe you will have no difficulty in _disposing____ them at our price.

20 Our offer is subject __to_ your acceptance promptly.

21 Payment is to be made by letter of credit payable _against___ shipping documents.

22 Please amend the credit as allowing transshipment.

23 Please be informed that the quotation _is subject to _ change without previous notice.

24 Referring to Contract No. 11, we are agreeable _to___ D/P payment terms.

25 Since the premium varies with the scope of _ insurance_, extra premium is for buyer’s account, should additional risks be covered?

26 The analysis of the first shipment is not satisfactory _as is_ certified by the China Commodity Inspection Bureau.

27 The lid was broken and the case with its contents crushed. It looks __ as if __ the case was not strong enough to stand the voyage.