外贸英语函电第五版尹小莹书后练习翻译答案
外贸英语函电课后习题参考答案
外贸英语函电课后习题参考答案（For Reference Only）Chapter 1 Business Letter I. Answer the following questions.1. How many principal parts is a business letter composed of? What are they?Generally speaking, there are seven principal parts of a standard business letter. They are theletter head; the date; inside name and address; saluation; the body of a letter(message); thecomplimentary close and signature. 2. What are the three main formats of a business letter used today? Which format do you like best?There are three main formats of a business letter in use at present: the conventionalindented style; the modern block style and the modified block style.I like the modern blockstyle, since it is simple and we can save much time.3. What is P.S.?It is postscript, refers to one or more remarks the writer may add to the core or body of theletter,usually hand-written side by side with or below the signature and enclosure parts, wherethere is often a large patch of blank space. A postscript can be a sentence or a brief paragraph.II. Choose the best answer1-5 A C A B D 6-10 B D C B A 11-15 B C C D D 16-20 D A C B BIII. Write a letter with the given particulars below, using necessary capitals and punctuation( in modern block style)CZ Import & Export Corp. Ltd66 Minghuang, Wujin Discrict, Changzhou213164, P.R. ChinaJuly 3, 2007Mr. John MartinSales ManagerLake Circles Inc.56 York Road, ChicagoIllinois, USADear Sir,Yours sincerely,IV. Arrange the following both in a blocked form and indented form as they should be setout in a letter. (ommitted)Chapter 2 Establishment of Business RelationsI. Answer the following questions.1. If you want to open up a market to maintain or expand business actiities what should youdo first?If we want to open up a market to maintian or expand business activities, what we should dofirst is to conduct a market research, from which we shall know thoroughly about yourproduct(s), your present and potential market(s) .2. Before you write letters with some new established firms what had you better do?We had better try to collect as much information as possible about the new establishedfirms, especially about their credit information.3. Through what channels can one obtain the desired names and addresses of the companiesto be dealt with?We can get the desired names and addresses of the companies through the following channels:Some b2b websites, such as ; some governmental or oganizational websites, such as; some news papers or magazines; some yellowpages; some friends or your present customers; or you can get the imformation by using some serach engines such as google oryahoo.4. How to begin with the “First Letter” or circulars to the other party?It should be consisted of the three parts: first, you should say where you have got theinformation of your potential customer; second you should provide necessary information aboutyourself; third you should express your wish of writing the letter.5. How can one create goodwill and leave a good impression on the readers?We should consider the eight “C”s in writing a business letter: clearness; conciseness; correctness; concreteness; cheerfulness; courtesy; consideration and completeness.II. multiple choices.1-5 D C A B A 6-10 C A C B CIII. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1. 2. 3. 4.5.6. 1007. 8. 9. 10.IV Translate the following sentences into English.1. Here we introduce ourselves as an Export Company of Imitation Jewelry, with manyyears of experience in this line.2. The letter you wrote to the headquarter last week has been transferred to us, since wedeal in the products.3. We have a wide range of light industrial products available for export.4. We are very glad to receive your letter with illustrated catalogue.5. We are looking forward to your specific requirements for our products.6. We are a well-established private company, and we look forward to establish businessrelations with you.7. The manager briefly introduced the Johnson company, which is most probably to be ourprospective customer.8. To give you a general idea about our products in the chart, here we enclose a copy ofbooklet and the latest price list.9. When the value of export exceeds that of the import, we call it the favorable balance oftrade.10. Our products are of high quality and favorable prices.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We got you are interested in the silk garments from lastweek’s China Daily. Here weintroduce ourselves as the largest dealer of garments in this area. We would like to eatablishbusiness relations with you on the basis of equality and mutual benefits.Our silk garments are made of high standard silk and traditional technique. We are sendingyou a copy of illustrated catalogue and the latest price list for your reference. If you areinterested in any item of them, please let us now. Once we receive your enquiry, we will sendyou the qutation and sample by aimail.We are looking forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,VI. Write an English letter in a proper form based on the following information. (Ommitted)Chapter 3 Inquiry and ReplyI. Multiple Choices.1-5 D A A D B 6-10 B B A B BIIGive the Chinese equivalents to the following terms.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8. 9. 10. IIIGive the English equivalents to the following terms.1. large scale2. a wide range (variety) of3. irrevocable letter of credit4. 3% rebate5. illustrated catalogue6. the biggest dealer7. first-rate technology 8. favorable CIFHongKong 9. terms of payment10. portable electric water heaterIV. Translate the following into English.1. We are in the market for the leather shoes, please quote us the most favorable prices.2. Please quote us the lowerest price for the captioned goods. When quoting, please statethe packing and the earliest time of shipment and send us the booklet of the products.3. We want to know what dicount you can offerfor an order exceeding 1000 dozen?4. We are now interested in the the table cloth and napkin. We are very appriciative if youcan send us he catalouge,sample and the price list.5. The enclosed price list and illustrated catalouge will provide you with detailedinformation on the article you are most interested in.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We are interested in your canvas bag on page 4 of your December’s catalogue, would youplease send us a sample and quote us the lowerest price of CIF Honolulu?If your product proves to be satisfactory, we will order at least 2500 dozen.Please reply as soon as possible.Yours,VI. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1.2.3. 4. 5. CIF3%6. 7. 8. 2005714 9. 60CIFVIITranslate the following into Chinese.6151002%Chapter 4 Offer and Counter-offerI. Give the English equivalents to the following terms.1. offer2. under/on the usual terms3. accept counter offer4. favorable price(s)5. on/under offer6. terms of payment7. to promote the transaction 8. firm offer 9. non-firm offer10. strengthening marketII. Give the Chinese equivalents to the following terms.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.III. Multiple choices.1—5 A D A A C 6-10 C B B C BIV. Translate the following letter into English.1. As requested, we offer you as follows, subject to our final confirmation.2. The offer is firm, to be valid(effective) till your reply reaches us before the end ofthis month.3. To our regret, the price gap between your countered one and ours is too big.4. It’s regret that our buyer from Shanghai thought your price was much higher.5. If you cannot accept our offer, please bid us your most probable counter offer.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear sirs,Here we confirm having received your letter of October 20th concerning the sample of “Grace” brand blouses and thank you very much.Although your blouses are of high quality, your price is on the high side.Meanwhile Iwant to point out that the prices of the similar blouses of European origin are about15% lower than yours.Such being the case, we hope you can reduce your price at least by 15%, for the value ofour order is about USD 40, 000.It is worthwhile for you to make some concessions.We look forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,VI. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1. 6152.3.4.5. 6. 20% 7. 3%8. 9. 10. 10%11.12. uidandakaiVIITranslate the following letter into Chinese.810FOBIBMCPU80586200800FOB20039/1085Chapter 5 Acceptance and OrderI. Answer the following questions.1. When should the buyer write an order?When both the buyer and the seller reach an agreement on the terms of sales, then thebuyer can write an order.2. What should he pay attention to when the buyer writes an order?He should pay attention to the terms and conditions of the sales, especially about thefigures and the date.3. What should be included in an order?It should contain the “main conditions(合同要件)or conditional clausese” of a contr act,which includes the name(s) of the commodity(commodities), the specification, the price, thequantity, the packing, the shipment, the payment and the insurance.4. Sometimes if you cannot accept an order what should you do? Why?You should write a letter to your customer to explain why you cannot accept the orderand show your regret, and hope to do business with him next time. Because you do not wantto lose a potential customer.II. Translate the following terms and expressionsA. into Chinese1. 为---扫清障碍2. 一笔交易3. 友好合作4. 草拟合同5. 愉快的工作关系6. 汇票7. 草拟8. 草拟9. 第一笔交易 10. 达成协议B. Into English1. the first available steamership2. put forward3. contract draft4. wide acceptance5. confirm an order6. the first order7. each makes a half concession8. supply 9. customer(client) 10. reach(conclude) an agreementIII. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.1-5 A C D C A 6-10 B D A A CIV. Translate the following sentences into English.1. We confirm having supplied you ten metric tons of green soybeans at E3000 per m/t CFRRotterdam, shipment in September.2. Here we confirm your order of August 1 on 1000 dozen folding chairs.3. We confirm having sold you 1000 sets of “Fuji” brand digital camera.4. The captioned goods are out of stock, we are sorry that we cannot entertain your order.5. Once we receive your confirmation, we will send you the contract draft for your approval.6. There is a heavy demand for our toy pandas,we recommend you to place your order as earlyas possible.7. We hope the conclusion of the first deal will bring more(further) business in the future.8. We are glad that we have concluded the transaction of 10,000 “Double Happiness” brand bats.9. We hope the conclusion of the first deal will pave the way for our freidnly cooperation in thefuture.10. We are glad to inform you that our users are very satisfied with your first lot of goods.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We have received your order of August 1 and thanks.We confirm having sold you 1000 snooker tables at US$400CIF Los Angles, delivery in October. Terms of payment are by confirmed, irrevocable L/C payable by sigh draft.We are sure that you will be satisfied with the high quality of our products.If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to let us know.Yours faithfully,VI. Write an English letter based on the following information.Dear Sirs,Thank you very much for your order of 5000 women’s bags.We assure you of our timely and qulified execution of the order. Would you please open the related L/C without fail to avoid the delay of the shipment.Besides the model of the commodities you have ordered, we are dealin a wide varieties of fashion bags, enclosed please find theillustrated catalogue. If you are interested in any of them, please do not hesitate to let us know.We look forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,Chapter 6 ContractI. Answer the following questions in English.1. What are the basic clauses of a contract?The basic clauses of a contract include the commodity, the price,the quantity, thespecification, the shipment, the packing, the payment and the insurance.2. How can you understand the importance of a contract in international business?It is the evidence of the business. It is the evdience of executing the contract; it is alsothe evidence of disputes and complaints.3. What are the conditional clauses in a contract?The conditional clauses of a contract should include the name(s) of thecommodity(commodities), the specification, the price, the quantity, the packing, theshipment, the payment and the insurance4. Why should you pay great attention to conditional clauses?Because they are the main clauses of a contract.5. What are the different results you will have when your partner breaches different kinds of clauses of the contract?If your partner breaches the conditional clauses of a contract, you can ask him tocompensate your loss. If your partner breaches the clauses of force majeure, you can ask him todelay fulfillment of the contract, partial fulfillment or cancel the contract without anycompensation.6. What are warranty clause in a contract?7. What will you do if you want to become a successful international businessman?First youshould master at least a foreign language; second you should have a good command of international business; third you should know your products and your customers well; fourth,youshould know the genenral practice and regulations ofinternational trade.II. Translate the following terms and expressionsA. Into Chinese1. 销售合同2. 更多的订单3. 一式两份4. 合作5. 供某人存档6. 向某人下订单7. 上述提到的货物8. 供某人存档9. 规定（条款） 10. 尽可能早的B． Into English1. sales confirmation2. for one’sinformation3. place an orderwith sb4. subsequent amendment5. in triplicate6. in quaduplicate7. in quintuplicate 8. be in confimity with 9. stipulations10 for one’s referenceIII. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.1-5. C C A D C 6-10 B D A A CIV. Translate the following sentences into English.1. We have accepted your order No. 111 for 10000 sets of CD players.2. We would like to place an order with you for 1000 Christmas trees for the coming Christmas.3. Here we enclose our purchase contract No.Q12 in duplicate, please sign and return one copyfor our file.4. To avoid subsequent amendment, the stipulations of the L/C should be in exact conformitywith those of the S/C.5. It is self-evident that your packing should be firm and sea-worthy.6. We hope the purchase contract No. 482 on 1000 sets of V998 Motorola mobile phones hasarrived you on time.7. What we want to point out is that although the qualify of your shampoo is good, the price ison the high side.8. We are glad to send you our purchase contract No. 333 on 500 cases of men skin-carecosmetics in triplicate.9. Your yarn closh is very popular in our market because of its high quality and low price. Nowwe are placing a repeat order about 20000 pieces.10. Now we are sending you contract draft No. 666 on jeans by separate post for your reference. V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We are glad to confirm having concluded with you on 1000 Aucma freezers. We draw up S/C No.A-12 in duplicate. Please sign and return one copy for our file.Since the strengthing market for freezers is coming, if you want to place a repeat order, please infrom us as early as possible.We are looking forward to hearing from you soon.Yours faithfully,VI. (ommitted)VII. Fill in the contract forms in English with the following particulars.(1)Sales ContractContract No.:07-336Sellers: Jiangsu Native Produce and Animal BY-products Import and Export CorporationBuyers: London Foodstuffs Import and Export CompanyThis 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 andconditions stipulated below:Commodity: Groundnut KernelsSpecifications: FAQ2007 CropQuantity: 50 M/TUnit Price: At RMB$ 3550 per m/t CIF LondonTotal Value: RMB$177500(Say Renminbi Dollars One hundred and Seventy-seven Thousand andFive Hundred Only)Packing: In double gunny bagsInsurance: To be covered by the Sellers for 110% of the invoice value against All Risks and WarRiskTime of Shipment: During November 2007Port of Shipment: Nantong of ChinaPost of Destination: LondonShipping Mark: At the Sellers’ optionTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C available by draft at sight st day of May, 2007.Done and signed in Nanjing of Jiangsu on this 31(2)Sales ContractContract No.: AV006Sellers: Beijing Light Industrial Products Import and Export CorporationBuyers: General Trading Company, New YorkThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buyand the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms andconditions stipulated below:Commodity: “Forever” brand BicyclesSpecifications: Model MB26Quantity: 1000 bicyclesUnit Price: At US$ 70 each CIF New YorkTotal Value: US$70000(Say U.S. Dollars Seventy Thousand Only)Packing: In wooden casesInsurance: To be covered by the Sellers for 110% of the invoice value against All Risks and WarRisk as per CIC dated 1st January, 1981.Time of Shipment: To be effected not later than 30th June, 2007, allowing partial shipment andtransshipmentPort of Shipment: China PortPost of Destination: New YorkShipping Mark: At the Sellers’ optionTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C at sight to reach the Sellers a month prior ro the time ofshipment and remain valid for negotiation in China until the 15th day after the final date ofshipment.stDone and signed inBeijing on this 31 day of May, 2007. Contract No.: AC 4789VIII. Fill in the contract forms in English with the particulars in the orders accepted by the sellers.(1)Sales Contract Contract No.:AV678 Date: June 21, 2007 5Signed at : BeijingSellers: China National Garments Import and Export CorporationBuyers:J.B Simpson & Co., LtdThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buyand the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms andconditions stipulated below:Name of commodity Quantity (pieces) Unit Price CIFsydney Total AmountSpecifications netBed sheets Length: 1500 f2.50 per piece f3750106cm, color blueBedsheets Length: 1500 f3.00 per piece f4500120cm; Color：yellowPillow cases Color: 3000 f1.80 per pair f5400bluePillow cases Color: 3000 f1.80 f5400yellowTotal Value F19050Packing: To be paked in balesShipping Mark:At the sellers optionInsurance: To be covered by the SellersPort of Shipment: SydneyPort Destination: SingaporeTime of Shipment: During August 2007Terms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C payable at sight(2)Sales ContractContract No.:07897Date: May 3， 2007Signed at : Qingdao Sellers: China National Import and Export CorporationBuyers: Yokohama Import and Export Co., LtdThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buyand the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodityaccording to the terms andconditions stipulated below:Commodity: Canned AsparagusSpecifications: 500 grams per tinQuantity: 300 cartonsUnit Price: At US$500 per carton FOBQingdaoTotal Value:US$150000(Say US Dollars One Hundred Fifty Thousand Only) Packing: In cartons of 50 tins eachShipping Mark: At the Seller’s OptionInsurance: To be covered by the BuyersTime of Shipment: In May 2002Port of Shipment: QingdaoPost of Destination: YokohamaTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C payable by sigh draft and showing shipping documentsIX. Fill in contract forms in English with the particulars from the following messages.(1)Sales ContractContract No.: 2828Sellers: Beijing Light Industrial Products Import and Export CorporationBuyers: Boston Trading Co., LtdThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buy and the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms and conditions stipulated below:Commodity: Fountain PensSpecifications: Model LC001Quantity: 1000 dozenUnit Price: At US$ 19 per dozen CFR BostonTotal Value: US$19000(Say U.S. Dollars Nineteen Thousand Only)Packing: In boxes of one dozen each, and 20 boxes to a cartonShipping Mark: At Sellers’ optionInsurance: To be covered by the BuyersTime of Shipment: During March/April 2002Port of Shipment: China PortPost of Destination: BostonTerms of Payment: By confirmed, irrevocable L/C available by draft at sight Done and signed in Beijing on this2nd day of January, 2007(2)Sales ContractContract No.: 3265Sellers: Hebei Imp/Exp Corp.Buyers: Vancouver Foodstuffs CompanyThis 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: Walnut MeatSpecifications: First GradeQuantity: 60 M/TUnit Price: At US$2000 per m/t CIF VancouverTotal Value: RMB120000(Say US Dollars One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Only) Packing: In sacks of 100 kgs eachInsurance: To be covered by the Sellers against All Risks and War Risk for 110% of the invoice value as per CIC of January 1, 1981 Time of Shipment: In three shipments of 20 tons each, commencing from October Port of Shipment: China PortPost of Destination: VancouverShipping Mark: At Sellers’ optionTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C at sightDone and signed in Shijiazhuangon this 31st day of March, 2007Quiz（期中测试题）（供参考）Put the following English into Chinese and Chinese into English: 1.5 101．premium 6．平安险.2．quotation sheet 7．承担交单3．latest catalogue 8．来样加工4．WPA 9．中国贸促会5．Sales Confirmation 10．价格单Multiple Choice: 1 251. c2. b3. c4. b5. d6. b7. a8. c9. a10. b11. c12. b13. c14.a15. b16.b17. b18.a19. d20.d21. a22. b23.a24. d25. aComplete the sentences with the patterns given below:2.5 251. our entrusting you with exclusive agency2. We take the opportunity to introduce3. will be executed within this month4. to establish (open, issue) an L/C in our favor through an American bank5. are very popular with the buyers here.6. be ready for shipment within the next two or three weeks.7. are in the market for8. quote us best price for9. insure for 110% of the invoice value10. we are willing to enter into direct business relations with you.Supply the missing words in blanks : 1 111. enquiry2. agency3. premature4. business5. way6. satisfied7. however8.transaction 9. postpone 10. warrant 11. cooperationTranslate the following sentences into English using the words or phrases in brackets:4 241． Now we are offering firm 50 M/T Almond Kernel at USDxx per M/T FOB for promptshipment, subject to our final confirmation by fax.2. Please see to it that each carton is lined with polythene sheet and the outer package is marked请with “keep dry”3. In consideration of our long friendly relations, we accept payment by L/C at 60 days’ sight forthis transaction.4. We have booked shipp ing space on S.S.“Eastwind” which is due to arrive in Hamburger on about July 9.5. On examination, we found the quality of the goods is too inferior to be suitable for the need of经the local market.6. As you are not satisfied with our proposal, we suggest you submit this matter and settle byarbitration.Chapter 7 Terms of PaymentI. Answer the following questions in English.1. How many modes of payment are there in international trade?Generally speaking, there are three major modes of payment used in inernaional trade,they are remittance(which include M/T, T/T and D/D), collection (which includes D/P andD/A) and L/C. There are also some other modes of payment used in international trade, suchas O/A(open account), payment by installment, L/G (letter of Gaurantee), factoring andSWIFT.2. What is the main difference between D/P, D/A, and L/C?Among them, on the security(safety) L/C>D/P>D/A;L/C and D/P can be divided into at sight or after sight, while D/Ais usually after sight;By L/C and D/P, you will not transfer the B/L until you get the payment; while the D/A youwill transfer the goods to the buyer without get any payment but promise only.3. If the exporter and the importer do not know each other well and are located in countriesthousands of miles apart, what payment mode do you suggest? And why?I would like to suggest payment by L/C. Because it can protect both the buyer and the seller. Itcan ensure the buyer will not pay until he gets the goods and the seller will not transfer thegoods until he gets the payment.4. Why do we think L/C is not so safe as our imagination?Because there are some fake L/C in the real world; and if the credit of opening bank is not sogood, it is risky to adopt L/C; it will be affected by the politics.II. Choose the best answer to complete the following statements.1-5 C A A D B 6-10 A A A B CIII. Write out the full forms of the abbreviated payment methods and give the equivalent terms inChinese. Abbreviation Full form Chinese M/T Mail transfer 信汇 T/T Telegraphic transfer 电汇 D/D Demand draft 票汇 D/A Documents agaisnt acceptance 承兑交单 D/P 付款交单 Documents against payment O/A Opent Account 赊购（销）L/G Letter of Guarantee 银行保函 IV． Write a reply to the following letter.(omitted).V. Letter writing Practice (omitted).Chapter 8 Letter of CreditI. Answer the following questions.1. What kinds of L/C do you know?There are different kinds of L/C in international trade. Generally speaking, it can be divided into the following different categories: clean credt and documentary credit; sight L/C and time or usuance L/C; revocable and irrevocable L/C; confirmed and inconfirmed L/C; transferable andnon-transferable L/C; divisible L/C and non-divisible L/C; revolving and non-revolving L/C;standby L/C and red clause L/C.2. What is the structure of the letter for amending L/C?First it should has the format of a business letter. Second, it can be divided into three parts: the The first, to tell your customer you have received the L/C and the L/C No,and tell him there are some discrepancies need amending; the second you should point out the discrepancies and how toamend; third, you should urge your customer to amend as soon as possible.3. What is documentary credit?Documentary credit is the product of international business and the creation of merchants and bankers. It is commercial letter of credit provided for payment by a bank to the named beneficiary, usually the seller of merchandise, against delivery of documents specified in the credit.。
外贸英语函电课后题答案
Unit 1一、英译汉1.It was a pleasure to receive your letter of 2nd and to learn that you are making plans for your Mr.Chadwik to visit our country in October.有幸收到阁下5月2日来函，得悉阁下正计划安排维克先生于10月访问我国。
2.If Mr.Mike so wishes we can also introduce him to some of our sister corporations with whom you may like to do business.要是迈克先生想同我们兄弟公司洽谈业务，我们也可为他引见。
3.Please let us know the time of your arrival. We will then arrange to meet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel.请告诉我们你到达的时间，届时安排去机场迎接并驾车送你到宾馆。
4.We used to import machines from England but now we wish to establish business relations with you.我们过去通常从英国进口机器，但现在想同你们建立业务关系。
5.I am making for Mr.Brown to have a discussion with Director Wang.我即将安排布朗先生和我公司的王经理会谈。
6.It gives us a great pleasure to introduce to you by this letter Mr.Ma,a manager of HongKong Huarun company.我们十分高兴地通过刺心向你介绍香港华润公司的马经理。
外贸英语函电课后习题参考答案
外贸英语函电课后习题参考答案（For Reference Only）Chapter 1 Business Letter I. Answer the following questions.1. How many principal parts is a business letter composed of? What are they?Generally speaking, there are seven principal parts of a standard business letter. They are theletter head; the date; inside name and address; saluation; the body of a letter(message); thecomplimentary close and signature. 2. What are the three main formats of a business letter used today? Which format do you like best?There are three main formats of a business letter in use at present: the conventionalindented style; the modern block style and the modified block style.I like the modern blockstyle, since it is simple and we can save much time.3. What is P.S.?It is postscript, refers to one or more remarks the writer may add to the core or body of theletter,usually hand-written side by side with or below the signature and enclosure parts, wherethere is often a large patch of blank space. A postscript can be a sentence or a brief paragraph.II. Choose the best answer1-5 A C A B D 6-10 B D C B A 11-15 B C C D D 16-20 D A C B BIII. Write a letter with the given particulars below, using necessary capitals and punctuation( in modern block style)CZ Import & Export Corp. Ltd66 Minghuang, Wujin Discrict, Changzhou213164, P.R. ChinaJuly 3, 2007Mr. John MartinSales ManagerLake Circles Inc.56 York Road, ChicagoIllinois, USADear Sir,Yours sincerely,IV. Arrange the following both in a blocked form and indented form as they should be setout in a letter. (ommitted)Chapter 2 Establishment of Business RelationsI. Answer the following questions.1. If you want to open up a market to maintain or expand business actiities what should youdo first?If we want to open up a market to maintian or expand business activities, what we should dofirst is to conduct a market research, from which we shall know thoroughly about yourproduct(s), your present and potential market(s) .2. Before you write letters with some new established firms what had you better do?We had better try to collect as much information as possible about the new establishedfirms, especially about their credit information.3. Through what channels can one obtain the desired names and addresses of the companiesto be dealt with?We can get the desired names and addresses of the companies through the following channels:Some b2b websites, such as ; some governmental or oganizational websites, such as; some news papers or magazines; some yellowpages; some friends or your present customers; or you can get the imformation by using some serach engines such as google oryahoo.4. How to begin with the “First Letter” or circulars to the other party?It should be consisted of the three parts: first, you should say where you have got theinformation of your potential customer; second you should provide necessary information aboutyourself; third you should express your wish of writing the letter.5. How can one create goodwill and leave a good impression on the readers?We should consider the eight “C”s in writing a business letter: clearness; conciseness; correctness; concreteness; cheerfulness; courtesy; consideration and completeness.II. multiple choices.1-5 D C A B A 6-10 C A C B CIII. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1. 2. 3. 4.5.6. 1007. 8. 9. 10.IV Translate the following sentences into English.1. Here we introduce ourselves as an Export Company of Imitation Jewelry, with manyyears of experience in this line.2. The letter you wrote to the headquarter last week has been transferred to us, since wedeal in the products.3. We have a wide range of light industrial products available for export.4. We are very glad to receive your letter with illustrated catalogue.5. We are looking forward to your specific requirements for our products.6. We are a well-established private company, and we look forward to establish businessrelations with you.7. The manager briefly introduced the Johnson company, which is most probably to be ourprospective customer.8. To give you a general idea about our products in the chart, here we enclose a copy ofbooklet and the latest price list.9. When the value of export exceeds that of the import, we call it the favorable balance oftrade.10. Our products are of high quality and favorable prices.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We got you are interested in the silk garments from lastweek’s China Daily. Here weintroduce ourselves as the largest dealer of garments in this area. We would like to eatablishbusiness relations with you on the basis of equality and mutual benefits.Our silk garments are made of high standard silk and traditional technique. We are sendingyou a copy of illustrated catalogue and the latest price list for your reference. If you areinterested in any item of them, please let us now. Once we receive your enquiry, we will sendyou the qutation and sample by aimail.We are looking forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,VI. Write an English letter in a proper form based on the following information. (Ommitted)Chapter 3 Inquiry and ReplyI. Multiple Choices.1-5 D A A D B 6-10 B B A B BIIGive the Chinese equivalents to the following terms.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8. 9. 10. IIIGive the English equivalents to the following terms.1. large scale2. a wide range (variety) of3. irrevocable letter of credit4. 3% rebate5. illustrated catalogue6. the biggest dealer7. first-rate technology 8. favorable CIFHongKong 9. terms of payment10. portable electric water heaterIV. Translate the following into English.1. We are in the market for the leather shoes, please quote us the most favorable prices.2. Please quote us the lowerest price for the captioned goods. When quoting, please statethe packing and the earliest time of shipment and send us the booklet of the products.3. We want to know what dicount you can offerfor an order exceeding 1000 dozen?4. We are now interested in the the table cloth and napkin. We are very appriciative if youcan send us he catalouge,sample and the price list.5. The enclosed price list and illustrated catalouge will provide you with detailedinformation on the article you are most interested in.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We are interested in your canvas bag on page 4 of your December’s catalogue, would youplease send us a sample and quote us the lowerest price of CIF Honolulu?If your product proves to be satisfactory, we will order at least 2500 dozen.Please reply as soon as possible.Yours,VI. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1.2.3. 4. 5. CIF3%6. 7. 8. 2005714 9. 60CIFVIITranslate the following into Chinese.6151002%Chapter 4 Offer and Counter-offerI. Give the English equivalents to the following terms.1. offer2. under/on the usual terms3. accept counter offer4. favorable price(s)5. on/under offer6. terms of payment7. to promote the transaction 8. firm offer 9. non-firm offer10. strengthening marketII. Give the Chinese equivalents to the following terms.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.III. Multiple choices.1—5 A D A A C 6-10 C B B C BIV. Translate the following letter into English.1. As requested, we offer you as follows, subject to our final confirmation.2. The offer is firm, to be valid(effective) till your reply reaches us before the end ofthis month.3. To our regret, the price gap between your countered one and ours is too big.4. It’s regret that our buyer from Shanghai thought your price was much higher.5. If you cannot accept our offer, please bid us your most probable counter offer.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear sirs,Here we confirm having received your letter of October 20th concerning the sample of “Grace” brand blouses and thank you very much.Although your blouses are of high quality, your price is on the high side.Meanwhile Iwant to point out that the prices of the similar blouses of European origin are about15% lower than yours.Such being the case, we hope you can reduce your price at least by 15%, for the value ofour order is about USD 40, 000.It is worthwhile for you to make some concessions.We look forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,VI. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1. 6152.3.4.5. 6. 20% 7. 3%8. 9. 10. 10%11.12. uidandakaiVIITranslate the following letter into Chinese.810FOBIBMCPU80586200800FOB20039/1085Chapter 5 Acceptance and OrderI. Answer the following questions.1. When should the buyer write an order?When both the buyer and the seller reach an agreement on the terms of sales, then thebuyer can write an order.2. What should he pay attention to when the buyer writes an order?He should pay attention to the terms and conditions of the sales, especially about thefigures and the date.3. What should be included in an order?It should contain the “main conditions(合同要件)or conditional clausese” of a contr act,which includes the name(s) of the commodity(commodities), the specification, the price, thequantity, the packing, the shipment, the payment and the insurance.4. Sometimes if you cannot accept an order what should you do? Why?You should write a letter to your customer to explain why you cannot accept the orderand show your regret, and hope to do business with him next time. Because you do not wantto lose a potential customer.II. Translate the following terms and expressionsA. into Chinese1. 为---扫清障碍2. 一笔交易3. 友好合作4. 草拟合同5. 愉快的工作关系6. 汇票7. 草拟8. 草拟9. 第一笔交易 10. 达成协议B. Into English1. the first available steamership2. put forward3. contract draft4. wide acceptance5. confirm an order6. the first order7. each makes a half concession8. supply 9. customer(client) 10. reach(conclude) an agreementIII. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.1-5 A C D C A 6-10 B D A A CIV. Translate the following sentences into English.1. We confirm having supplied you ten metric tons of green soybeans at E3000 per m/t CFRRotterdam, shipment in September.2. Here we confirm your order of August 1 on 1000 dozen folding chairs.3. We confirm having sold you 1000 sets of “Fuji” brand digital camera.4. The captioned goods are out of stock, we are sorry that we cannot entertain your order.5. Once we receive your confirmation, we will send you the contract draft for your approval.6. There is a heavy demand for our toy pandas,we recommend you to place your order as earlyas possible.7. We hope the conclusion of the first deal will bring more(further) business in the future.8. We are glad that we have concluded the transaction of 10,000 “Double Happiness” brand bats.9. We hope the conclusion of the first deal will pave the way for our freidnly cooperation in thefuture.10. We are glad to inform you that our users are very satisfied with your first lot of goods.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We have received your order of August 1 and thanks.We confirm having sold you 1000 snooker tables at US$400CIF Los Angles, delivery in October. Terms of payment are by confirmed, irrevocable L/C payable by sigh draft.We are sure that you will be satisfied with the high quality of our products.If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to let us know.Yours faithfully,VI. Write an English letter based on the following information.Dear Sirs,Thank you very much for your order of 5000 women’s bags.We assure you of our timely and qulified execution of the order. Would you please open the related L/C without fail to avoid the delay of the shipment.Besides the model of the commodities you have ordered, we are dealin a wide varieties of fashion bags, enclosed please find theillustrated catalogue. If you are interested in any of them, please do not hesitate to let us know.We look forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,Chapter 6 ContractI. Answer the following questions in English.1. What are the basic clauses of a contract?The basic clauses of a contract include the commodity, the price,the quantity, thespecification, the shipment, the packing, the payment and the insurance.2. How can you understand the importance of a contract in international business?It is the evidence of the business. It is the evdience of executing the contract; it is alsothe evidence of disputes and complaints.3. What are the conditional clauses in a contract?The conditional clauses of a contract should include the name(s) of thecommodity(commodities), the specification, the price, the quantity, the packing, theshipment, the payment and the insurance4. Why should you pay great attention to conditional clauses?Because they are the main clauses of a contract.5. What are the different results you will have when your partner breaches different kinds of clauses of the contract?If your partner breaches the conditional clauses of a contract, you can ask him tocompensate your loss. If your partner breaches the clauses of force majeure, you can ask him todelay fulfillment of the contract, partial fulfillment or cancel the contract without anycompensation.6. What are warranty clause in a contract?7. What will you do if you want to become a successful international businessman?First youshould master at least a foreign language; second you should have a good command of international business; third you should know your products and your customers well; fourth,youshould know the genenral practice and regulations ofinternational trade.II. Translate the following terms and expressionsA. Into Chinese1. 销售合同2. 更多的订单3. 一式两份4. 合作5. 供某人存档6. 向某人下订单7. 上述提到的货物8. 供某人存档9. 规定（条款） 10. 尽可能早的B． Into English1. sales confirmation2. for one’sinformation3. place an orderwith sb4. subsequent amendment5. in triplicate6. in quaduplicate7. in quintuplicate 8. be in confimity with 9. stipulations10 for one’s referenceIII. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.1-5. C C A D C 6-10 B D A A CIV. Translate the following sentences into English.1. We have accepted your order No. 111 for 10000 sets of CD players.2. We would like to place an order with you for 1000 Christmas trees for the coming Christmas.3. Here we enclose our purchase contract No.Q12 in duplicate, please sign and return one copyfor our file.4. To avoid subsequent amendment, the stipulations of the L/C should be in exact conformitywith those of the S/C.5. It is self-evident that your packing should be firm and sea-worthy.6. We hope the purchase contract No. 482 on 1000 sets of V998 Motorola mobile phones hasarrived you on time.7. What we want to point out is that although the qualify of your shampoo is good, the price ison the high side.8. We are glad to send you our purchase contract No. 333 on 500 cases of men skin-carecosmetics in triplicate.9. Your yarn closh is very popular in our market because of its high quality and low price. Nowwe are placing a repeat order about 20000 pieces.10. Now we are sending you contract draft No. 666 on jeans by separate post for your reference. V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We are glad to confirm having concluded with you on 1000 Aucma freezers. We draw up S/C No.A-12 in duplicate. Please sign and return one copy for our file.Since the strengthing market for freezers is coming, if you want to place a repeat order, please infrom us as early as possible.We are looking forward to hearing from you soon.Yours faithfully,VI. (ommitted)VII. Fill in the contract forms in English with the following particulars.(1)Sales ContractContract No.:07-336Sellers: Jiangsu Native Produce and Animal BY-products Import and Export CorporationBuyers: London Foodstuffs Import and Export CompanyThis 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 andconditions stipulated below:Commodity: Groundnut KernelsSpecifications: FAQ2007 CropQuantity: 50 M/TUnit Price: At RMB$ 3550 per m/t CIF LondonTotal Value: RMB$177500(Say Renminbi Dollars One hundred and Seventy-seven Thousand andFive Hundred Only)Packing: In double gunny bagsInsurance: To be covered by the Sellers for 110% of the invoice value against All Risks and WarRiskTime of Shipment: During November 2007Port of Shipment: Nantong of ChinaPost of Destination: LondonShipping Mark: At the Sellers’ optionTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C available by draft at sight st day of May, 2007.Done and signed in Nanjing of Jiangsu on this 31(2)Sales ContractContract No.: AV006Sellers: Beijing Light Industrial Products Import and Export CorporationBuyers: General Trading Company, New YorkThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buyand the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms andconditions stipulated below:Commodity: “Forever” brand BicyclesSpecifications: Model MB26Quantity: 1000 bicyclesUnit Price: At US$ 70 each CIF New YorkTotal Value: US$70000(Say U.S. Dollars Seventy Thousand Only)Packing: In wooden casesInsurance: To be covered by the Sellers for 110% of the invoice value against All Risks and WarRisk as per CIC dated 1st January, 1981.Time of Shipment: To be effected not later than 30th June, 2007, allowing partial shipment andtransshipmentPort of Shipment: China PortPost of Destination: New YorkShipping Mark: At the Sellers’ optionTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C at sight to reach the Sellers a month prior ro the time ofshipment and remain valid for negotiation in China until the 15th day after the final date ofshipment.stDone and signed inBeijing on this 31 day of May, 2007. Contract No.: AC 4789VIII. Fill in the contract forms in English with the particulars in the orders accepted by the sellers.(1)Sales Contract Contract No.:AV678 Date: June 21, 2007 5Signed at : BeijingSellers: China National Garments Import and Export CorporationBuyers:J.B Simpson & Co., LtdThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buyand the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms andconditions stipulated below:Name of commodity Quantity (pieces) Unit Price CIFsydney Total AmountSpecifications netBed sheets Length: 1500 f2.50 per piece f3750106cm, color blueBedsheets Length: 1500 f3.00 per piece f4500120cm; Color：yellowPillow cases Color: 3000 f1.80 per pair f5400bluePillow cases Color: 3000 f1.80 f5400yellowTotal Value F19050Packing: To be paked in balesShipping Mark:At the sellers optionInsurance: To be covered by the SellersPort of Shipment: SydneyPort Destination: SingaporeTime of Shipment: During August 2007Terms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C payable at sight(2)Sales ContractContract No.:07897Date: May 3， 2007Signed at : Qingdao Sellers: China National Import and Export CorporationBuyers: Yokohama Import and Export Co., LtdThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buyand the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodityaccording to the terms andconditions stipulated below:Commodity: Canned AsparagusSpecifications: 500 grams per tinQuantity: 300 cartonsUnit Price: At US$500 per carton FOBQingdaoTotal Value:US$150000(Say US Dollars One Hundred Fifty Thousand Only) Packing: In cartons of 50 tins eachShipping Mark: At the Seller’s OptionInsurance: To be covered by the BuyersTime of Shipment: In May 2002Port of Shipment: QingdaoPost of Destination: YokohamaTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C payable by sigh draft and showing shipping documentsIX. Fill in contract forms in English with the particulars from the following messages.(1)Sales ContractContract No.: 2828Sellers: Beijing Light Industrial Products Import and Export CorporationBuyers: Boston Trading Co., LtdThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buy and the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms and conditions stipulated below:Commodity: Fountain PensSpecifications: Model LC001Quantity: 1000 dozenUnit Price: At US$ 19 per dozen CFR BostonTotal Value: US$19000(Say U.S. Dollars Nineteen Thousand Only)Packing: In boxes of one dozen each, and 20 boxes to a cartonShipping Mark: At Sellers’ optionInsurance: To be covered by the BuyersTime of Shipment: During March/April 2002Port of Shipment: China PortPost of Destination: BostonTerms of Payment: By confirmed, irrevocable L/C available by draft at sight Done and signed in Beijing on this2nd day of January, 2007(2)Sales ContractContract No.: 3265Sellers: Hebei Imp/Exp Corp.Buyers: Vancouver Foodstuffs CompanyThis 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: Walnut MeatSpecifications: First GradeQuantity: 60 M/TUnit Price: At US$2000 per m/t CIF VancouverTotal Value: RMB120000(Say US Dollars One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Only) Packing: In sacks of 100 kgs eachInsurance: To be covered by the Sellers against All Risks and War Risk for 110% of the invoice value as per CIC of January 1, 1981 Time of Shipment: In three shipments of 20 tons each, commencing from October Port of Shipment: China PortPost of Destination: VancouverShipping Mark: At Sellers’ optionTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C at sightDone and signed in Shijiazhuangon this 31st day of March, 2007Quiz（期中测试题）（供参考）Put the following English into Chinese and Chinese into English: 1.5 101．premium 6．平安险.2．quotation sheet 7．承担交单3．latest catalogue 8．来样加工4．WPA 9．中国贸促会5．Sales Confirmation 10．价格单Multiple Choice: 1 251. c2. b3. c4. b5. d6. b7. a8. c9. a10. b11. c12. b13. c14.a15. b16.b17. b18.a19. d20.d21. a22. b23.a24. d25. aComplete the sentences with the patterns given below:2.5 251. our entrusting you with exclusive agency2. We take the opportunity to introduce3. will be executed within this month4. to establish (open, issue) an L/C in our favor through an American bank5. are very popular with the buyers here.6. be ready for shipment within the next two or three weeks.7. are in the market for8. quote us best price for9. insure for 110% of the invoice value10. we are willing to enter into direct business relations with you.Supply the missing words in blanks : 1 111. enquiry2. agency3. premature4. business5. way6. satisfied7. however8.transaction 9. postpone 10. warrant 11. cooperationTranslate the following sentences into English using the words or phrases in brackets:4 241． Now we are offering firm 50 M/T Almond Kernel at USDxx per M/T FOB for promptshipment, subject to our final confirmation by fax.2. Please see to it that each carton is lined with polythene sheet and the outer package is marked请with “keep dry”3. In consideration of our long friendly relations, we accept payment by L/C at 60 days’ sight forthis transaction.4. We have booked shipp ing space on S.S.“Eastwind” which is due to arrive in Hamburger on about July 9.5. On examination, we found the quality of the goods is too inferior to be suitable for the need of经the local market.6. As you are not satisfied with our proposal, we suggest you submit this matter and settle byarbitration.Chapter 7 Terms of PaymentI. Answer the following questions in English.1. How many modes of payment are there in international trade?Generally speaking, there are three major modes of payment used in inernaional trade,they are remittance(which include M/T, T/T and D/D), collection (which includes D/P andD/A) and L/C. There are also some other modes of payment used in international trade, suchas O/A(open account), payment by installment, L/G (letter of Gaurantee), factoring andSWIFT.2. What is the main difference between D/P, D/A, and L/C?Among them, on the security(safety) L/C>D/P>D/A;L/C and D/P can be divided into at sight or after sight, while D/Ais usually after sight;By L/C and D/P, you will not transfer the B/L until you get the payment; while the D/A youwill transfer the goods to the buyer without get any payment but promise only.3. If the exporter and the importer do not know each other well and are located in countriesthousands of miles apart, what payment mode do you suggest? And why?I would like to suggest payment by L/C. Because it can protect both the buyer and the seller. Itcan ensure the buyer will not pay until he gets the goods and the seller will not transfer thegoods until he gets the payment.4. Why do we think L/C is not so safe as our imagination?Because there are some fake L/C in the real world; and if the credit of opening bank is not sogood, it is risky to adopt L/C; it will be affected by the politics.II. Choose the best answer to complete the following statements.1-5 C A A D B 6-10 A A A B CIII. Write out the full forms of the abbreviated payment methods and give the equivalent terms inChinese. Abbreviation Full form Chinese M/T Mail transfer 信汇 T/T Telegraphic transfer 电汇 D/D Demand draft 票汇 D/A Documents agaisnt acceptance 承兑交单 D/P 付款交单 Documents against payment O/A Opent Account 赊购（销）L/G Letter of Guarantee 银行保函 IV． Write a reply to the following letter.(omitted).V. Letter writing Practice (omitted).Chapter 8 Letter of CreditI. Answer the following questions.1. What kinds of L/C do you know?There are different kinds of L/C in international trade. Generally speaking, it can be divided into the following different categories: clean credt and documentary credit; sight L/C and time or usuance L/C; revocable and irrevocable L/C; confirmed and inconfirmed L/C; transferable andnon-transferable L/C; divisible L/C and non-divisible L/C; revolving and non-revolving L/C;standby L/C and red clause L/C.2. What is the structure of the letter for amending L/C?First it should has the format of a business letter. Second, it can be divided into three parts: the The first, to tell your customer you have received the L/C and the L/C No,and tell him there are some discrepancies need amending; the second you should point out the discrepancies and how toamend; third, you should urge your customer to amend as soon as possible.3. What is documentary credit?Documentary credit is the product of international business and the creation of merchants and bankers. It is commercial letter of credit provided for payment by a bank to the named beneficiary, usually the seller of merchandise, against delivery of documents specified in the credit.。
外贸英语函电课后习题参考答案
外贸英语函电课后习题参考答案外贸英语函电课后习题参考答案（For Reference Only）Chapter 1 Business LetterI.Answer the following questions.1.How many principal parts is a business letter composed of? What are they?Generally speaking, there are seven principal parts of a standard business letter. They are the letter head; the date; inside name and address; saluation; the body of a letter(message); the complimentary close and signature.2. What are the three main formats of a business letter used today? Which format do you like best?There are three main formats of a business letter in use at present: the conventional indented style; the modern block style and the modified block style. I like the modern block style, since it is simple and we can save much time.3. What is P.S.?It is postscript, refers to one or more remarks the writer may add to the core or body of the letter,usually hand-written side by side with or below the signature and enclosure parts, where there is often a large patch of blank space. A postscript can be a sentence or a brief paragraph.II.Choose the best answer1-5 A C A B D 6-10 B D C B A 11-15 B C C D D 16-20 D A C B BIII. Write a letter with the given particulars below, using necessary capitals and punctuation ( in modern block style)CZ Import & Export Corp. Ltd66 Minghuang, Wujin Discrict, Changzhou213164, P.R. ChinaJuly 3, 2007Mr. John MartinSales ManagerLake Circles Inc.56 Y ork Road, ChicagoIllinois, USADear Sir,Yours sincerely,IV. Arrange the following both in a blocked form and indented form as they should be set out in a letter. (ommitted) Chapter 2 Establishment of Business RelationsI.Answer the following questions.1. If you want to open up a market to maintain or expand business actiities what should you do first?If we want to open up a market to maintian or expand business activities, what we should do first is to conduct a market research,from which we shall know thoroughly about your product(s), your present and potential market(s) .2.Before you write letters with some new established firms what had you better do?We had better try to collect as much information as possible about the new established firms, especially about their creditinformation.3. Through what channels can one obtain the desired names and addresses of the companies to be dealt with?We can get the desired names and addresses of the companies through the following channels: Some b2b websites, such as /doc/90b4c9880622192e453610661ed9ad51f11d5403.html ; some governmental or oganizational websites, such as /doc/90b4c9880622192e453610661ed9ad51f11d5403.html ; some news papers or magazines; some yellowpages; some friends or your present customers; or you can get the imformation by using some serach engines such as google or yahoo.4. How to begin with the “First Letter” or circulars to the other party?It should be consisted of the three parts: first, you should say where you have got the information of your potential customer; second you should provide necessary information about yourself; third you should express your wish of writing the letter. 5. How can one create goodwill and leave a good impression on the readers?We should consider the eight “C”s in writing a business letter: clearness; conciseness; correctness; concreteness; cheerfulness; courtesy; consideration and completeness.II.multiple choices.1-5 D C A B A 6-10 C A C B CIII. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1.我们愿意在平等互利的基础上和贵公司建⽴业务关系。
外贸英语函电课后练习参考答案
外贸英语函电课后练习参考答案（中英文对照版）课后翻译（汉译英）：Module Two1.我们从中国驻东京大使馆商务参赞处得知贵公司的行名和地址，并了解贵公司是经营家用电器产品有经验的出口商We obtained your name and address from commercial counsellor’s office of the Chinese embassy in Tokyo. They have informed us that you are experienced exporter in the market for home electrical appliances.2.我们的一个客户对你们的新产品感兴趣One of our customers is interested in your new production.3.我们的一个日本客户想要购买中国红茶One of our customers in Japan wants to be in the market for black tea.4.如你所知，我们的外贸政策是在平等互利的基础上与各国人民做生意As you know, our policy is to trade with merchants of various countries on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.5.我们希望你方尽最大努力促进业务又增进友谊。
We hope you can try your best to promote both trade and friendship.6.谢谢你方来函表示提供服务，我方愿与你方就扩大贸易的可能性进行讨论。
Thanks for your letter about service supply, we are willing to talk about the possibility of promoting trade.7.我们了解到你公司是中国手工艺品的出口商，因此冒昧的写信给你We have acknowledged that your company is the exporter of Chinese handicraft.8.我们相信，贵我双方的业务将随着时间的推移而得到发展。
外贸英语函电课后习题参考答案
外贸英语函电课后习题参考答案（For Reference Only）Chapter 1 Business Letter I. Answer the following questions.1. How many principal parts is a business letter composed of? What are they?Generally speaking, there are seven principal parts of a standard business letter. They are theletter head; the date; inside name and address; saluation; the body of a letter(message); thecomplimentary close and signature. 2. What are the three main formats of a business letter used today? Which format do you like best?There are three main formats of a business letter in use at present: the conventionalindented style; the modern block style and the modified block style.I like the modern blockstyle, since it is simple and we can save much time.3. What is P.S.?It is postscript, refers to one or more remarks the writer may add to the core or body of theletter,usually hand-written side by side with or below the signature and enclosure parts, wherethere is often a large patch of blank space. A postscript can be a sentence or a brief paragraph.II. Choose the best answer1-5 A C A B D 6-10 B D C B A 11-15 B C C D D 16-20 D A C B BIII. Write a letter with the given particulars below, using necessary capitals and punctuation( in modern block style)CZ Import & Export Corp. Ltd66 Minghuang, Wujin Discrict, Changzhou213164, P.R. ChinaJuly 3, 2007Mr. John MartinSales ManagerLake Circles Inc.56 York Road, ChicagoIllinois, USADear Sir,Yours sincerely,IV. Arrange the following both in a blocked form and indented form as they should be setout in a letter. (ommitted)Chapter 2 Establishment of Business RelationsI. Answer the following questions.1. If you want to open up a market to maintain or expand business actiities what should youdo first?If we want to open up a market to maintian or expand business activities, what we should dofirst is to conduct a market research, from which we shall know thoroughly about yourproduct(s), your present and potential market(s) .2. Before you write letters with some new established firms what had you better do?We had better try to collect as much information as possible about the new establishedfirms, especially about their credit information.3. Through what channels can one obtain the desired names and addresses of the companiesto be dealt with?We can get the desired names and addresses of the companies through the following channels:Some b2b websites, such as ; some governmental or oganizational websites, such as; some news papers or magazines; some yellowpages; some friends or your present customers; or you can get the imformation by using some serach engines such as google oryahoo.4. How to begin with the “First Letter” or circulars to the other party?It should be consisted of the three parts: first, you should say where you have got theinformation of your potential customer; second you should provide necessary information aboutyourself; third you should express your wish of writing the letter.5. How can one create goodwill and leave a good impression on the readers?We should consider the eight “C”s in writing a business letter: clearness; conciseness; correctness; concreteness; cheerfulness; courtesy; consideration and completeness.II. multiple choices.1-5 D C A B A 6-10 C A C B CIII. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1. 2. 3. 4.5.6. 1007. 8. 9. 10.IV Translate the following sentences into English.1. Here we introduce ourselves as an Export Company of Imitation Jewelry, with manyyears of experience in this line.2. The letter you wrote to the headquarter last week has been transferred to us, since wedeal in the products.3. We have a wide range of light industrial products available for export.4. We are very glad to receive your letter with illustrated catalogue.5. We are looking forward to your specific requirements for our products.6. We are a well-established private company, and we look forward to establish businessrelations with you.7. The manager briefly introduced the Johnson company, which is most probably to be ourprospective customer.8. To give you a general idea about our products in the chart, here we enclose a copy ofbooklet and the latest price list.9. When the value of export exceeds that of the import, we call it the favorable balance oftrade.10. Our products are of high quality and favorable prices.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We got you are interested in the silk garments from lastweek’s China Daily. Here weintroduce ourselves as the largest dealer of garments in this area. We would like to eatablishbusiness relations with you on the basis of equality and mutual benefits.Our silk garments are made of high standard silk and traditional technique. We are sendingyou a copy of illustrated catalogue and the latest price list for your reference. If you areinterested in any item of them, please let us now. Once we receive your enquiry, we will sendyou the qutation and sample by aimail.We are looking forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,VI. Write an English letter in a proper form based on the following information. (Ommitted)Chapter 3 Inquiry and ReplyI. Multiple Choices.1-5 D A A D B 6-10 B B A B BIIGive the Chinese equivalents to the following terms.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8. 9. 10. IIIGive the English equivalents to the following terms.1. large scale2. a wide range (variety) of3. irrevocable letter of credit4. 3% rebate5. illustrated catalogue6. the biggest dealer7. first-rate technology 8. favorable CIFHongKong 9. terms of payment10. portable electric water heaterIV. Translate the following into English.1. We are in the market for the leather shoes, please quote us the most favorable prices.2. Please quote us the lowerest price for the captioned goods. When quoting, please statethe packing and the earliest time of shipment and send us the booklet of the products.3. We want to know what dicount you can offerfor an order exceeding 1000 dozen?4. We are now interested in the the table cloth and napkin. We are very appriciative if youcan send us he catalouge,sample and the price list.5. The enclosed price list and illustrated catalouge will provide you with detailedinformation on the article you are most interested in.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We are interested in your canvas bag on page 4 of your December’s catalogue, would youplease send us a sample and quote us the lowerest price of CIF Honolulu?If your product proves to be satisfactory, we will order at least 2500 dozen.Please reply as soon as possible.Yours,VI. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1.2.3. 4. 5. CIF3%6. 7. 8. 2005714 9. 60CIFVIITranslate the following into Chinese.6151002%Chapter 4 Offer and Counter-offerI. Give the English equivalents to the following terms.1. offer2. under/on the usual terms3. accept counter offer4. favorable price(s)5. on/under offer6. terms of payment7. to promote the transaction 8. firm offer 9. non-firm offer10. strengthening marketII. Give the Chinese equivalents to the following terms.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.III. Multiple choices.1—5 A D A A C 6-10 C B B C BIV. Translate the following letter into English.1. As requested, we offer you as follows, subject to our final confirmation.2. The offer is firm, to be valid(effective) till your reply reaches us before the end ofthis month.3. To our regret, the price gap between your countered one and ours is too big.4. It’s regret that our buyer from Shanghai thought your price was much higher.5. If you cannot accept our offer, please bid us your most probable counter offer.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear sirs,Here we confirm having received your letter of October 20th concerning the sample of “Grace” brand blouses and thank you very much.Although your blouses are of high quality, your price is on the high side.Meanwhile Iwant to point out that the prices of the similar blouses of European origin are about15% lower than yours.Such being the case, we hope you can reduce your price at least by 15%, for the value ofour order is about USD 40, 000.It is worthwhile for you to make some concessions.We look forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,VI. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1. 6152.3.4.5. 6. 20% 7. 3%8. 9. 10. 10%11.12. uidandakaiVIITranslate the following letter into Chinese.810FOBIBMCPU80586200800FOB20039/1085Chapter 5 Acceptance and OrderI. Answer the following questions.1. When should the buyer write an order?When both the buyer and the seller reach an agreement on the terms of sales, then thebuyer can write an order.2. What should he pay attention to when the buyer writes an order?He should pay attention to the terms and conditions of the sales, especially about thefigures and the date.3. What should be included in an order?It should contain the “main conditions(合同要件)or conditional clausese” of a contr act,which includes the name(s) of the commodity(commodities), the specification, the price, thequantity, the packing, the shipment, the payment and the insurance.4. Sometimes if you cannot accept an order what should you do? Why?You should write a letter to your customer to explain why you cannot accept the orderand show your regret, and hope to do business with him next time. Because you do not wantto lose a potential customer.II. Translate the following terms and expressionsA. into Chinese1. 为---扫清障碍2. 一笔交易3. 友好合作4. 草拟合同5. 愉快的工作关系6. 汇票7. 草拟8. 草拟9. 第一笔交易 10. 达成协议B. Into English1. the first available steamership2. put forward3. contract draft4. wide acceptance5. confirm an order6. the first order7. each makes a half concession8. supply 9. customer(client) 10. reach(conclude) an agreementIII. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.1-5 A C D C A 6-10 B D A A CIV. Translate the following sentences into English.1. We confirm having supplied you ten metric tons of green soybeans at E3000 per m/t CFRRotterdam, shipment in September.2. Here we confirm your order of August 1 on 1000 dozen folding chairs.3. We confirm having sold you 1000 sets of “Fuji” brand digital camera.4. The captioned goods are out of stock, we are sorry that we cannot entertain your order.5. Once we receive your confirmation, we will send you the contract draft for your approval.6. There is a heavy demand for our toy pandas,we recommend you to place your order as earlyas possible.7. We hope the conclusion of the first deal will bring more(further) business in the future.8. We are glad that we have concluded the transaction of 10,000 “Double Happiness” brand bats.9. We hope the conclusion of the first deal will pave the way for our freidnly cooperation in thefuture.10. We are glad to inform you that our users are very satisfied with your first lot of goods.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We have received your order of August 1 and thanks.We confirm having sold you 1000 snooker tables at US$400CIF Los Angles, delivery in October. Terms of payment are by confirmed, irrevocable L/C payable by sigh draft.We are sure that you will be satisfied with the high quality of our products.If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to let us know.Yours faithfully,VI. Write an English letter based on the following information.Dear Sirs,Thank you very much for your order of 5000 women’s bags.We assure you of our timely and qulified execution of the order. Would you please open the related L/C without fail to avoid the delay of the shipment.Besides the model of the commodities you have ordered, we are dealin a wide varieties of fashion bags, enclosed please find theillustrated catalogue. If you are interested in any of them, please do not hesitate to let us know.We look forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,Chapter 6 ContractI. Answer the following questions in English.1. What are the basic clauses of a contract?The basic clauses of a contract include the commodity, the price,the quantity, thespecification, the shipment, the packing, the payment and the insurance.2. How can you understand the importance of a contract in international business?It is the evidence of the business. It is the evdience of executing the contract; it is alsothe evidence of disputes and complaints.3. What are the conditional clauses in a contract?The conditional clauses of a contract should include the name(s) of thecommodity(commodities), the specification, the price, the quantity, the packing, theshipment, the payment and the insurance4. Why should you pay great attention to conditional clauses?Because they are the main clauses of a contract.5. What are the different results you will have when your partner breaches different kinds of clauses of the contract?If your partner breaches the conditional clauses of a contract, you can ask him tocompensate your loss. If your partner breaches the clauses of force majeure, you can ask him todelay fulfillment of the contract, partial fulfillment or cancel the contract without anycompensation.6. What are warranty clause in a contract?7. What will you do if you want to become a successful international businessman?First youshould master at least a foreign language; second you should have a good command of international business; third you should know your products and your customers well; fourth,youshould know the genenral practice and regulations ofinternational trade.II. Translate the following terms and expressionsA. Into Chinese1. 销售合同2. 更多的订单3. 一式两份4. 合作5. 供某人存档6. 向某人下订单7. 上述提到的货物8. 供某人存档9. 规定（条款） 10. 尽可能早的B． Into English1. sales confirmation2. for one’sinformation3. place an orderwith sb4. subsequent amendment5. in triplicate6. in quaduplicate7. in quintuplicate 8. be in confimity with 9. stipulations10 for one’s referenceIII. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.1-5. C C A D C 6-10 B D A A CIV. Translate the following sentences into English.1. We have accepted your order No. 111 for 10000 sets of CD players.2. We would like to place an order with you for 1000 Christmas trees for the coming Christmas.3. Here we enclose our purchase contract No.Q12 in duplicate, please sign and return one copyfor our file.4. To avoid subsequent amendment, the stipulations of the L/C should be in exact conformitywith those of the S/C.5. It is self-evident that your packing should be firm and sea-worthy.6. We hope the purchase contract No. 482 on 1000 sets of V998 Motorola mobile phones hasarrived you on time.7. What we want to point out is that although the qualify of your shampoo is good, the price ison the high side.8. We are glad to send you our purchase contract No. 333 on 500 cases of men skin-carecosmetics in triplicate.9. Your yarn closh is very popular in our market because of its high quality and low price. Nowwe are placing a repeat order about 20000 pieces.10. Now we are sending you contract draft No. 666 on jeans by separate post for your reference. V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We are glad to confirm having concluded with you on 1000 Aucma freezers. We draw up S/C No.A-12 in duplicate. Please sign and return one copy for our file.Since the strengthing market for freezers is coming, if you want to place a repeat order, please infrom us as early as possible.We are looking forward to hearing from you soon.Yours faithfully,VI. (ommitted)VII. Fill in the contract forms in English with the following particulars.(1)Sales ContractContract No.:07-336Sellers: Jiangsu Native Produce and Animal BY-products Import and Export CorporationBuyers: London Foodstuffs Import and Export CompanyThis 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 andconditions stipulated below:Commodity: Groundnut KernelsSpecifications: FAQ2007 CropQuantity: 50 M/TUnit Price: At RMB$ 3550 per m/t CIF LondonTotal Value: RMB$177500(Say Renminbi Dollars One hundred and Seventy-seven Thousand andFive Hundred Only)Packing: In double gunny bagsInsurance: To be covered by the Sellers for 110% of the invoice value against All Risks and WarRiskTime of Shipment: During November 2007Port of Shipment: Nantong of ChinaPost of Destination: LondonShipping Mark: At the Sellers’ optionTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C available by draft at sight st day of May, 2007.Done and signed in Nanjing of Jiangsu on this 31(2)Sales ContractContract No.: AV006Sellers: Beijing Light Industrial Products Import and Export CorporationBuyers: General Trading Company, New YorkThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buyand the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms andconditions stipulated below:Commodity: “Forever” brand BicyclesSpecifications: Model MB26Quantity: 1000 bicyclesUnit Price: At US$ 70 each CIF New YorkTotal Value: US$70000(Say U.S. Dollars Seventy Thousand Only)Packing: In wooden casesInsurance: To be covered by the Sellers for 110% of the invoice value against All Risks and WarRisk as per CIC dated 1st January, 1981.Time of Shipment: To be effected not later than 30th June, 2007, allowing partial shipment andtransshipmentPort of Shipment: China PortPost of Destination: New YorkShipping Mark: At the Sellers’ optionTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C at sight to reach the Sellers a month prior ro the time ofshipment and remain valid for negotiation in China until the 15th day after the final date ofshipment.stDone and signed inBeijing on this 31 day of May, 2007. Contract No.: AC 4789VIII. Fill in the contract forms in English with the particulars in the orders accepted by the sellers.(1)Sales Contract Contract No.:AV678 Date: June 21, 2007 5Signed at : BeijingSellers: China National Garments Import and Export CorporationBuyers:J.B Simpson & Co., LtdThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buyand the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms andconditions stipulated below:Name of commodity Quantity (pieces) Unit Price CIFsydney Total AmountSpecifications netBed sheets Length: 1500 f2.50 per piece f3750106cm, color blueBedsheets Length: 1500 f3.00 per piece f4500120cm; Color：yellowPillow cases Color: 3000 f1.80 per pair f5400bluePillow cases Color: 3000 f1.80 f5400yellowTotal Value F19050Packing: To be paked in balesShipping Mark:At the sellers optionInsurance: To be covered by the SellersPort of Shipment: SydneyPort Destination: SingaporeTime of Shipment: During August 2007Terms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C payable at sight(2)Sales ContractContract No.:07897Date: May 3， 2007Signed at : Qingdao Sellers: China National Import and Export CorporationBuyers: Yokohama Import and Export Co., LtdThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buyand the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodityaccording to the terms andconditions stipulated below:Commodity: Canned AsparagusSpecifications: 500 grams per tinQuantity: 300 cartonsUnit Price: At US$500 per carton FOBQingdaoTotal Value:US$150000(Say US Dollars One Hundred Fifty Thousand Only) Packing: In cartons of 50 tins eachShipping Mark: At the Seller’s OptionInsurance: To be covered by the BuyersTime of Shipment: In May 2002Port of Shipment: QingdaoPost of Destination: YokohamaTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C payable by sigh draft and showing shipping documentsIX. Fill in contract forms in English with the particulars from the following messages.(1)Sales ContractContract No.: 2828Sellers: Beijing Light Industrial Products Import and Export CorporationBuyers: Boston Trading Co., LtdThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buy and the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms and conditions stipulated below:Commodity: Fountain PensSpecifications: Model LC001Quantity: 1000 dozenUnit Price: At US$ 19 per dozen CFR BostonTotal Value: US$19000(Say U.S. Dollars Nineteen Thousand Only)Packing: In boxes of one dozen each, and 20 boxes to a cartonShipping Mark: At Sellers’ optionInsurance: To be covered by the BuyersTime of Shipment: During March/April 2002Port of Shipment: China PortPost of Destination: BostonTerms of Payment: By confirmed, irrevocable L/C available by draft at sight Done and signed in Beijing on this2nd day of January, 2007(2)Sales ContractContract No.: 3265Sellers: Hebei Imp/Exp Corp.Buyers: Vancouver Foodstuffs CompanyThis 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: Walnut MeatSpecifications: First GradeQuantity: 60 M/TUnit Price: At US$2000 per m/t CIF VancouverTotal Value: RMB120000(Say US Dollars One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Only) Packing: In sacks of 100 kgs eachInsurance: To be covered by the Sellers against All Risks and War Risk for 110% of the invoice value as per CIC of January 1, 1981 Time of Shipment: In three shipments of 20 tons each, commencing from October Port of Shipment: China PortPost of Destination: VancouverShipping Mark: At Sellers’ optionTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C at sightDone and signed in Shijiazhuangon this 31st day of March, 2007Quiz（期中测试题）（供参考）Put the following English into Chinese and Chinese into English: 1.5 101．premium 6．平安险.2．quotation sheet 7．承担交单3．latest catalogue 8．来样加工4．WPA 9．中国贸促会5．Sales Confirmation 10．价格单Multiple Choice: 1 251. c2. b3. c4. b5. d6. b7. a8. c9. a10. b11. c12. b13. c14.a15. b16.b17. b18.a19. d20.d21. a22. b23.a24. d25. aComplete the sentences with the patterns given below:2.5 251. our entrusting you with exclusive agency2. We take the opportunity to introduce3. will be executed within this month4. to establish (open, issue) an L/C in our favor through an American bank5. are very popular with the buyers here.6. be ready for shipment within the next two or three weeks.7. are in the market for8. quote us best price for9. insure for 110% of the invoice value10. we are willing to enter into direct business relations with you.Supply the missing words in blanks : 1 111. enquiry2. agency3. premature4. business5. way6. satisfied7. however8.transaction 9. postpone 10. warrant 11. cooperationTranslate the following sentences into English using the words or phrases in brackets:4 241． Now we are offering firm 50 M/T Almond Kernel at USDxx per M/T FOB for promptshipment, subject to our final confirmation by fax.2. Please see to it that each carton is lined with polythene sheet and the outer package is marked请with “keep dry”3. In consideration of our long friendly relations, we accept payment by L/C at 60 days’ sight forthis transaction.4. We have booked shipp ing space on S.S.“Eastwind” which is due to arrive in Hamburger on about July 9.5. On examination, we found the quality of the goods is too inferior to be suitable for the need of经the local market.6. As you are not satisfied with our proposal, we suggest you submit this matter and settle byarbitration.Chapter 7 Terms of PaymentI. Answer the following questions in English.1. How many modes of payment are there in international trade?Generally speaking, there are three major modes of payment used in inernaional trade,they are remittance(which include M/T, T/T and D/D), collection (which includes D/P andD/A) and L/C. There are also some other modes of payment used in international trade, suchas O/A(open account), payment by installment, L/G (letter of Gaurantee), factoring andSWIFT.2. What is the main difference between D/P, D/A, and L/C?Among them, on the security(safety) L/C>D/P>D/A;L/C and D/P can be divided into at sight or after sight, while D/Ais usually after sight;By L/C and D/P, you will not transfer the B/L until you get the payment; while the D/A youwill transfer the goods to the buyer without get any payment but promise only.3. If the exporter and the importer do not know each other well and are located in countriesthousands of miles apart, what payment mode do you suggest? And why?I would like to suggest payment by L/C. Because it can protect both the buyer and the seller. Itcan ensure the buyer will not pay until he gets the goods and the seller will not transfer thegoods until he gets the payment.4. Why do we think L/C is not so safe as our imagination?Because there are some fake L/C in the real world; and if the credit of opening bank is not sogood, it is risky to adopt L/C; it will be affected by the politics.II. Choose the best answer to complete the following statements.1-5 C A A D B 6-10 A A A B CIII. Write out the full forms of the abbreviated payment methods and give the equivalent terms inChinese. Abbreviation Full form Chinese M/T Mail transfer 信汇 T/T Telegraphic transfer 电汇 D/D Demand draft 票汇 D/A Documents agaisnt acceptance 承兑交单 D/P 付款交单 Documents against payment O/A Opent Account 赊购（销）L/G Letter of Guarantee 银行保函 IV． Write a reply to the following letter.(omitted).V. Letter writing Practice (omitted).Chapter 8 Letter of CreditI. Answer the following questions.1. What kinds of L/C do you know?There are different kinds of L/C in international trade. Generally speaking, it can be divided into the following different categories: clean credt and documentary credit; sight L/C and time or usuance L/C; revocable and irrevocable L/C; confirmed and inconfirmed L/C; transferable andnon-transferable L/C; divisible L/C and non-divisible L/C; revolving and non-revolving L/C;standby L/C and red clause L/C.2. What is the structure of the letter for amending L/C?First it should has the format of a business letter. Second, it can be divided into three parts: the The first, to tell your customer you have received the L/C and the L/C No,and tell him there are some discrepancies need amending; the second you should point out the discrepancies and how toamend; third, you should urge your customer to amend as soon as possible.3. What is documentary credit?Documentary credit is the product of international business and the creation of merchants and bankers. It is commercial letter of credit provided for payment by a bank to the named beneficiary, usually the seller of merchandise, against delivery of documents specified in the credit.。
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竭诚为您提供优质文档/双击可除外贸英文书信第五版篇一：外贸英语书信练习答案5-14外贸英语书信练习答案（5-14课）Lesson51.wearetheleadingimporterofelectricgoodsinLagos2.wehandletheimportbusinesofelectricgoods3.electricgoodsfallwithinthescopeofourbusinessactiv ities4.wewishtoestablishbusinessrelationwithyourcorporat ion5.weareinterestedinyourcottonpiecegoodswehaveintentionofbuying---------wewouldliketobuy-----6.wearegreatlyinterestedin---7.weenclose(sendyouherewith)anenquirynote兹8.pleasequoteusyourlowestpricecIFLogosfor1000pieces of24〞fansassoonaspossible.orpleaseletushaveyourlowestquo tationofcIFLagosfor---9.wehavevariouskindsofcottonpiecegoodsavailablefore xport10.weexpectthatyouwillletushaveyourspecificenquirya sap11.welookforwardtoyourfavorablereply12.samplesandquotationsatfavorablepricewillbeimmedi atelysentyouuponreceiptofyourspecificenquiry 13weencloseaprice-listandabrochure14.wemayaddherethatweimportlargequantitesofchina-ma decottonpiecegoodseveryyearLesson61.Ifyoufallinwithourproposal,pleaseinformusofyourbe stpaymenttermsandbankreference2.wesuggestyouplaceanorderatoncebyfax.otherwise,wec an’twarrantpromptshipment.3.Alltheitemslistedinourcatalogueenclosedarenowkept inourstockandreadyforimmediatelyshipment4.Tocoverourshipment,werequestyoutoestablishacommer cialletterofcreditinourfavorforthecontractedamountt hroughanAmericanbank.5.weadviseyoutopurchaseimmediatelytheseblanketsnowi nstock,becausefreshsuppliesfromourfactorywillrequir eaconsiderabletime.6.sinceweareinsoadvantageousasituationastomeetyourr equirementatcompetitivepricesandwithpunctualshipmen t,wesolicityourimmediateshipment.7.Recentlythepricesofrawcottonhassoaredconsiderably,butweareinapositiontoexecuteyourorderattheformerpr ice,becausewehavealreadybroughtthecottoninalargequa ntitybeforetheadvanceinpriceofthematerial.8.YouarerequestedtofurnishuswithyourownsamplesofRay onhandkerchiefsnearestindesignandqualitytothoseween closedhere.9.Ifyoufeelmuchinterestedinourbusinessproposal,plea sesendusthesamplestogetherwithyourbesttermsandcondi tions10.Ifthesamplesyousentusarefoundsuitableforourtrade ,wehaveconfidencetoplacealargeorderwithyou,towhichy ouarerequestedtogiveasubstantialdiscount.Lesson71.Theuniquequalityofthegoodsenjoyfastsale2.Inordertopromotetheseproducts,alltheitemslistedab ovearegiven10%specialallowanceinpricewithintwomonths3.Ifyouplaceanorder,weareabletosupplyyouwithgoodsin stockandwithyourcourtesyoftheotherproductswesell.4.wearesurethatyouwillbesatisfiedwithusfromtheexcel lentqualityrawmaterialsprovided.5.Allthestockswillfurtherreduce2%-3%inpriceonaverag elowestpricewequoteasusualfrombeginningofAugust2nd6.Thesweatwesuppliedwillbesurelyfitandfine.Lesson11p63II1wehaveseenyouradvertisementin “theoverseasjournal”andshouldbegladtohavepricelistanddetailsofyourterms.2pleaseletusknowthepriceofthebambootoysasadvertised inyesterday’s“newYorkTimes”andtheearliestpossibledateofdelivery.3pleasequotaonyoursuperstonebuttonasadvertisedinthe Augustissueof“Ambassador”andpleaseletushavetheearliestpossibledateofdelivery.4wesellallkindsoffurnitureinphilippines.5weareinterestedinitem466andbelievetheywillenjoygre atsaleinourcountry.6weareinterestedintheJackknifeillustratedintheno.4c atalogue.pleasequotethelowestprice,thebestdiscounta ndtheearliestdateofdelivery.7pleaseletusknow(inform)whatdiscountsyougiveforlarg equantities.8wewillallowyou5%discountwhen100dozenpiecesormorear eordered.Lesson12p681furnishyouwithalltheinformationyoumayrequireconcer ningourcreditstandingaswellasourmannerofdoingbusine ss.2youwouldgiveusyouropiniononthefinancialstatusandre liabilityoftheabovecompany.3enjoyingagoodreputationinbusinessfortheyalwaysmeettheirobligationspunctual ity.4ofgoodreputationanhavelargefinancialreseries.5notexpressanopinionofthisfirm.6betreatedasconfidential7andencloseapostalreplycoupon.Lesson13p711wearepleasedtoknowthatyouareinterestedinourleather shoes.wehavealargeamountofgoodsinstock.2Astoitemno.312,pleaserefertoourletterdatedJune5no. 218.3wealsoenclosedtheinstructionandotherinformationfor allourleatherproducts.4wesendyouonerevisedcatalogueandonepricelistbysepar atemail.wehopeyouwillbeinterestedinourchinaware.5Theenclosedspecificationdescribesthemanysuperiorfe aturesofeachmodel.6wearepleasedtosendyouageneralcataloguewhichlistsou rcompletelineofchinaware;wehopeyouwillfindprice,qua lityanddesignsatisfactory.7wehavealotofgoodsinstockandarepleasedtosendyoupatt ernsinvariouscolorsasrequest.Lesson14p71I1weacknowledgewiththanksreceiptofyourinquiryofJune1 1.Yourletterrequestacatalogue.2pleaseadviseusbyfaxofthepossibilityofsellingourpro ductsonyourmarket.3wewishtoinformyouthatwearewellconnectedwithelectri caplliancebusinessinbeijing.4wewilldefinitelyplacea largeorderwithyou,providedthatyourproductsareofgood qualityandreasonableprice.5Itwillbeappreciatedifyoufaxusyourbestfirmoffer.Ⅱ1.ThereisapossibilityofincreasingdemandfortheRayonT extiles2.Ifyourpricesarereasonable,wewillgiveyoualargeorde r.3.wesuggestthatyouquoteuscompetitivepricesbecauseou rorderwillbelarge4.Youwillpleasenotethatthesequotationsareopenforawe ekonlybecausetherearefrequentfluctuationsinthemarke tprice.5.pleaserushusyoursamplebookandquotationlist.6.Ifyourproductagreeswiththetasteofourmarket,wewill placealargeorderwithyou7.Kindlygivethismatteryourpromptattention8.wearehappytohaveyourfriendship,andwewilldoallinou rpowertodeserveyourconfidence.IIIgentlemen:wewouldtohaveyourbestfirmofferforFancybuttonsforspr ingcoatno.12andno.81pleasesubmitspecification,prefe rablywithillustrations.pleasequoteFobchinaportpricesandspecifyyourminimume xportquantities.besides,pleaseletusknowaboutthepacking,weights,deli veriesandotheressentialdetails.wearelookingforwardt oyourreplyYoursverytruly.篇二：外贸英语书信大全外贸英语书信大全01.请求建立商业关系wehaveobtainedyournameandaddressfromAristoshoes,mil an,andwearewritingtoenquirewhetheryouwouldbewilling toestablishbusinessrelationswithus.wehavebeenimport ersofshoesformanyyears.Atpresent,weareinterestedine xtendingour,rangeandwouldappreciateyourcataloguesan dquotations.Ifyourpricesarecompetitivewewouldexpecttotransactasignificantvolumeofbusiness.welookforwar dtoyourearlyreply.Verytrulyyours.从米兰Aristo鞋类公司取得贵公司和地址，特此修函，祈能发展关系。
外贸英语函电课后习题参考答案
外贸英语函电课后习题参考答案（For Reference Only）Chapter 1 Business Letter I. Answer the following questions.1. How many principal parts is a business letter composed of? What are they?Generally speaking, there are seven principal parts of a standard business letter. They are theletter head; the date; inside name and address; saluation; the body of a letter(message); thecomplimentary close and signature. 2. What are the three main formats of a business letter used today? Which format do you like best?There are three main formats of a business letter in use at present: the conventionalindented style; the modern block style and the modified block style.I like the modern blockstyle, since it is simple and we can save much time.3. What is P.S.?It is postscript, refers to one or more remarks the writer may add to the core or body of theletter,usually hand-written side by side with or below the signature and enclosure parts, wherethere is often a large patch of blank space. A postscript can be a sentence or a brief paragraph.II. Choose the best answer1-5 A C A B D 6-10 B D C B A 11-15 B C C D D 16-20 D A C B BIII. Write a letter with the given particulars below, using necessary capitals and punctuation( in modern block style)CZ Import & Export Corp. Ltd66 Minghuang, Wujin Discrict, Changzhou213164, P.R. ChinaJuly 3, 2007Mr. John MartinSales ManagerLake Circles Inc.56 York Road, ChicagoIllinois, USADear Sir,Yours sincerely,IV. Arrange the following both in a blocked form and indented form as they should be setout in a letter. (ommitted)Chapter 2 Establishment of Business RelationsI. Answer the following questions.1. If you want to open up a market to maintain or expand business actiities what should youdo first?If we want to open up a market to maintian or expand business activities, what we should dofirst is to conduct a market research, from which we shall know thoroughly about yourproduct(s), your present and potential market(s) .2. Before you write letters with some new established firms what had you better do?We had better try to collect as much information as possible about the new establishedfirms, especially about their credit information.3. Through what channels can one obtain the desired names and addresses of the companiesto be dealt with?We can get the desired names and addresses of the companies through the following channels:Some b2b websites, such as ; some governmental or oganizational websites, such as; some news papers or magazines; some yellowpages; some friends or your present customers; or you can get the imformation by using some serach engines such as google oryahoo.4. How to begin with the “First Letter” or circulars to the other party?It should be consisted of the three parts: first, you should say where you have got theinformation of your potential customer; second you should provide necessary information aboutyourself; third you should express your wish of writing the letter.5. How can one create goodwill and leave a good impression on the readers?We should consider the eight “C”s in writing a business letter: clearness; conciseness; correctness; concreteness; cheerfulness; courtesy; consideration and completeness.II. multiple choices.1-5 D C A B A 6-10 C A C B CIII. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1. 2. 3. 4.5.6. 1007. 8. 9. 10.IV Translate the following sentences into English.1. Here we introduce ourselves as an Export Company of Imitation Jewelry, with manyyears of experience in this line.2. The letter you wrote to the headquarter last week has been transferred to us, since wedeal in the products.3. We have a wide range of light industrial products available for export.4. We are very glad to receive your letter with illustrated catalogue.5. We are looking forward to your specific requirements for our products.6. We are a well-established private company, and we look forward to establish businessrelations with you.7. The manager briefly introduced the Johnson company, which is most probably to be ourprospective customer.8. To give you a general idea about our products in the chart, here we enclose a copy ofbooklet and the latest price list.9. When the value of export exceeds that of the import, we call it the favorable balance oftrade.10. Our products are of high quality and favorable prices.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We got you are interested in the silk garments from lastweek’s China Daily. Here weintroduce ourselves as the largest dealer of garments in this area. We would like to eatablishbusiness relations with you on the basis of equality and mutual benefits.Our silk garments are made of high standard silk and traditional technique. We are sendingyou a copy of illustrated catalogue and the latest price list for your reference. If you areinterested in any item of them, please let us now. Once we receive your enquiry, we will sendyou the qutation and sample by aimail.We are looking forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,VI. Write an English letter in a proper form based on the following information. (Ommitted)Chapter 3 Inquiry and ReplyI. Multiple Choices.1-5 D A A D B 6-10 B B A B BIIGive the Chinese equivalents to the following terms.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8. 9. 10. IIIGive the English equivalents to the following terms.1. large scale2. a wide range (variety) of3. irrevocable letter of credit4. 3% rebate5. illustrated catalogue6. the biggest dealer7. first-rate technology 8. favorable CIFHongKong 9. terms of payment10. portable electric water heaterIV. Translate the following into English.1. We are in the market for the leather shoes, please quote us the most favorable prices.2. Please quote us the lowerest price for the captioned goods. When quoting, please statethe packing and the earliest time of shipment and send us the booklet of the products.3. We want to know what dicount you can offerfor an order exceeding 1000 dozen?4. We are now interested in the the table cloth and napkin. We are very appriciative if youcan send us he catalouge,sample and the price list.5. The enclosed price list and illustrated catalouge will provide you with detailedinformation on the article you are most interested in.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We are interested in your canvas bag on page 4 of your December’s catalogue, would youplease send us a sample and quote us the lowerest price of CIF Honolulu?If your product proves to be satisfactory, we will order at least 2500 dozen.Please reply as soon as possible.Yours,VI. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1.2.3. 4. 5. CIF3%6. 7. 8. 2005714 9. 60CIFVIITranslate the following into Chinese.6151002%Chapter 4 Offer and Counter-offerI. Give the English equivalents to the following terms.1. offer2. under/on the usual terms3. accept counter offer4. favorable price(s)5. on/under offer6. terms of payment7. to promote the transaction 8. firm offer 9. non-firm offer10. strengthening marketII. Give the Chinese equivalents to the following terms.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.III. Multiple choices.1—5 A D A A C 6-10 C B B C BIV. Translate the following letter into English.1. As requested, we offer you as follows, subject to our final confirmation.2. The offer is firm, to be valid(effective) till your reply reaches us before the end ofthis month.3. To our regret, the price gap between your countered one and ours is too big.4. It’s regret that our buyer from Shanghai thought your price was much higher.5. If you cannot accept our offer, please bid us your most probable counter offer.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear sirs,Here we confirm having received your letter of October 20th concerning the sample of “Grace” brand blouses and thank you very much.Although your blouses are of high quality, your price is on the high side.Meanwhile Iwant to point out that the prices of the similar blouses of European origin are about15% lower than yours.Such being the case, we hope you can reduce your price at least by 15%, for the value ofour order is about USD 40, 000.It is worthwhile for you to make some concessions.We look forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,VI. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1. 6152.3.4.5. 6. 20% 7. 3%8. 9. 10. 10%11.12. uidandakaiVIITranslate the following letter into Chinese.810FOBIBMCPU80586200800FOB20039/1085Chapter 5 Acceptance and OrderI. Answer the following questions.1. When should the buyer write an order?When both the buyer and the seller reach an agreement on the terms of sales, then thebuyer can write an order.2. What should he pay attention to when the buyer writes an order?He should pay attention to the terms and conditions of the sales, especially about thefigures and the date.3. What should be included in an order?It should contain the “main conditions(合同要件)or conditional clausese” of a contr act,which includes the name(s) of the commodity(commodities), the specification, the price, thequantity, the packing, the shipment, the payment and the insurance.4. Sometimes if you cannot accept an order what should you do? Why?You should write a letter to your customer to explain why you cannot accept the orderand show your regret, and hope to do business with him next time. Because you do not wantto lose a potential customer.II. Translate the following terms and expressionsA. into Chinese1. 为---扫清障碍2. 一笔交易3. 友好合作4. 草拟合同5. 愉快的工作关系6. 汇票7. 草拟8. 草拟9. 第一笔交易 10. 达成协议B. Into English1. the first available steamership2. put forward3. contract draft4. wide acceptance5. confirm an order6. the first order7. each makes a half concession8. supply 9. customer(client) 10. reach(conclude) an agreementIII. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.1-5 A C D C A 6-10 B D A A CIV. Translate the following sentences into English.1. We confirm having supplied you ten metric tons of green soybeans at E3000 per m/t CFRRotterdam, shipment in September.2. Here we confirm your order of August 1 on 1000 dozen folding chairs.3. We confirm having sold you 1000 sets of “Fuji” brand digital camera.4. The captioned goods are out of stock, we are sorry that we cannot entertain your order.5. Once we receive your confirmation, we will send you the contract draft for your approval.6. There is a heavy demand for our toy pandas,we recommend you to place your order as earlyas possible.7. We hope the conclusion of the first deal will bring more(further) business in the future.8. We are glad that we have concluded the transaction of 10,000 “Double Happiness” brand bats.9. We hope the conclusion of the first deal will pave the way for our freidnly cooperation in thefuture.10. We are glad to inform you that our users are very satisfied with your first lot of goods.V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We have received your order of August 1 and thanks.We confirm having sold you 1000 snooker tables at US$400CIF Los Angles, delivery in October. Terms of payment are by confirmed, irrevocable L/C payable by sigh draft.We are sure that you will be satisfied with the high quality of our products.If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to let us know.Yours faithfully,VI. Write an English letter based on the following information.Dear Sirs,Thank you very much for your order of 5000 women’s bags.We assure you of our timely and qulified execution of the order. Would you please open the related L/C without fail to avoid the delay of the shipment.Besides the model of the commodities you have ordered, we are dealin a wide varieties of fashion bags, enclosed please find theillustrated catalogue. If you are interested in any of them, please do not hesitate to let us know.We look forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,Chapter 6 ContractI. Answer the following questions in English.1. What are the basic clauses of a contract?The basic clauses of a contract include the commodity, the price,the quantity, thespecification, the shipment, the packing, the payment and the insurance.2. How can you understand the importance of a contract in international business?It is the evidence of the business. It is the evdience of executing the contract; it is alsothe evidence of disputes and complaints.3. What are the conditional clauses in a contract?The conditional clauses of a contract should include the name(s) of thecommodity(commodities), the specification, the price, the quantity, the packing, theshipment, the payment and the insurance4. Why should you pay great attention to conditional clauses?Because they are the main clauses of a contract.5. What are the different results you will have when your partner breaches different kinds of clauses of the contract?If your partner breaches the conditional clauses of a contract, you can ask him tocompensate your loss. If your partner breaches the clauses of force majeure, you can ask him todelay fulfillment of the contract, partial fulfillment or cancel the contract without anycompensation.6. What are warranty clause in a contract?7. What will you do if you want to become a successful international businessman?First youshould master at least a foreign language; second you should have a good command of international business; third you should know your products and your customers well; fourth,youshould know the genenral practice and regulations ofinternational trade.II. Translate the following terms and expressionsA. Into Chinese1. 销售合同2. 更多的订单3. 一式两份4. 合作5. 供某人存档6. 向某人下订单7. 上述提到的货物8. 供某人存档9. 规定（条款） 10. 尽可能早的B． Into English1. sales confirmation2. for one’sinformation3. place an orderwith sb4. subsequent amendment5. in triplicate6. in quaduplicate7. in quintuplicate 8. be in confimity with 9. stipulations10 for one’s referenceIII. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.1-5. C C A D C 6-10 B D A A CIV. Translate the following sentences into English.1. We have accepted your order No. 111 for 10000 sets of CD players.2. We would like to place an order with you for 1000 Christmas trees for the coming Christmas.3. Here we enclose our purchase contract No.Q12 in duplicate, please sign and return one copyfor our file.4. To avoid subsequent amendment, the stipulations of the L/C should be in exact conformitywith those of the S/C.5. It is self-evident that your packing should be firm and sea-worthy.6. We hope the purchase contract No. 482 on 1000 sets of V998 Motorola mobile phones hasarrived you on time.7. What we want to point out is that although the qualify of your shampoo is good, the price ison the high side.8. We are glad to send you our purchase contract No. 333 on 500 cases of men skin-carecosmetics in triplicate.9. Your yarn closh is very popular in our market because of its high quality and low price. Nowwe are placing a repeat order about 20000 pieces.10. Now we are sending you contract draft No. 666 on jeans by separate post for your reference. V. Translate the following letter into English.Dear Sirs,We are glad to confirm having concluded with you on 1000 Aucma freezers. We draw up S/C No.A-12 in duplicate. Please sign and return one copy for our file.Since the strengthing market for freezers is coming, if you want to place a repeat order, please infrom us as early as possible.We are looking forward to hearing from you soon.Yours faithfully,VI. (ommitted)VII. Fill in the contract forms in English with the following particulars.(1)Sales ContractContract No.:07-336Sellers: Jiangsu Native Produce and Animal BY-products Import and Export CorporationBuyers: London Foodstuffs Import and Export CompanyThis 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 andconditions stipulated below:Commodity: Groundnut KernelsSpecifications: FAQ2007 CropQuantity: 50 M/TUnit Price: At RMB$ 3550 per m/t CIF LondonTotal Value: RMB$177500(Say Renminbi Dollars One hundred and Seventy-seven Thousand andFive Hundred Only)Packing: In double gunny bagsInsurance: To be covered by the Sellers for 110% of the invoice value against All Risks and WarRiskTime of Shipment: During November 2007Port of Shipment: Nantong of ChinaPost of Destination: LondonShipping Mark: At the Sellers’ optionTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C available by draft at sight st day of May, 2007.Done and signed in Nanjing of Jiangsu on this 31(2)Sales ContractContract No.: AV006Sellers: Beijing Light Industrial Products Import and Export CorporationBuyers: General Trading Company, New YorkThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buyand the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms andconditions stipulated below:Commodity: “Forever” brand BicyclesSpecifications: Model MB26Quantity: 1000 bicyclesUnit Price: At US$ 70 each CIF New YorkTotal Value: US$70000(Say U.S. Dollars Seventy Thousand Only)Packing: In wooden casesInsurance: To be covered by the Sellers for 110% of the invoice value against All Risks and WarRisk as per CIC dated 1st January, 1981.Time of Shipment: To be effected not later than 30th June, 2007, allowing partial shipment andtransshipmentPort of Shipment: China PortPost of Destination: New YorkShipping Mark: At the Sellers’ optionTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C at sight to reach the Sellers a month prior ro the time ofshipment and remain valid for negotiation in China until the 15th day after the final date ofshipment.stDone and signed inBeijing on this 31 day of May, 2007. Contract No.: AC 4789VIII. Fill in the contract forms in English with the particulars in the orders accepted by the sellers.(1)Sales Contract Contract No.:AV678 Date: June 21, 2007 5Signed at : BeijingSellers: China National Garments Import and Export CorporationBuyers:J.B Simpson & Co., LtdThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buyand the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms andconditions stipulated below:Name of commodity Quantity (pieces) Unit Price CIFsydney Total AmountSpecifications netBed sheets Length: 1500 f2.50 per piece f3750106cm, color blueBedsheets Length: 1500 f3.00 per piece f4500120cm; Color：yellowPillow cases Color: 3000 f1.80 per pair f5400bluePillow cases Color: 3000 f1.80 f5400yellowTotal Value F19050Packing: To be paked in balesShipping Mark:At the sellers optionInsurance: To be covered by the SellersPort of Shipment: SydneyPort Destination: SingaporeTime of Shipment: During August 2007Terms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C payable at sight(2)Sales ContractContract No.:07897Date: May 3， 2007Signed at : Qingdao Sellers: China National Import and Export CorporationBuyers: Yokohama Import and Export Co., LtdThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buyand the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodityaccording to the terms andconditions stipulated below:Commodity: Canned AsparagusSpecifications: 500 grams per tinQuantity: 300 cartonsUnit Price: At US$500 per carton FOBQingdaoTotal Value:US$150000(Say US Dollars One Hundred Fifty Thousand Only) Packing: In cartons of 50 tins eachShipping Mark: At the Seller’s OptionInsurance: To be covered by the BuyersTime of Shipment: In May 2002Port of Shipment: QingdaoPost of Destination: YokohamaTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C payable by sigh draft and showing shipping documentsIX. Fill in contract forms in English with the particulars from the following messages.(1)Sales ContractContract No.: 2828Sellers: Beijing Light Industrial Products Import and Export CorporationBuyers: Boston Trading Co., LtdThis contract is made by and between the Buyers and the Sellers, whereby the buyers agree to buy and the Sellers agree to sell the under-mentioned commodity according to the terms and conditions stipulated below:Commodity: Fountain PensSpecifications: Model LC001Quantity: 1000 dozenUnit Price: At US$ 19 per dozen CFR BostonTotal Value: US$19000(Say U.S. Dollars Nineteen Thousand Only)Packing: In boxes of one dozen each, and 20 boxes to a cartonShipping Mark: At Sellers’ optionInsurance: To be covered by the BuyersTime of Shipment: During March/April 2002Port of Shipment: China PortPost of Destination: BostonTerms of Payment: By confirmed, irrevocable L/C available by draft at sight Done and signed in Beijing on this2nd day of January, 2007(2)Sales ContractContract No.: 3265Sellers: Hebei Imp/Exp Corp.Buyers: Vancouver Foodstuffs CompanyThis 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: Walnut MeatSpecifications: First GradeQuantity: 60 M/TUnit Price: At US$2000 per m/t CIF VancouverTotal Value: RMB120000(Say US Dollars One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Only) Packing: In sacks of 100 kgs eachInsurance: To be covered by the Sellers against All Risks and War Risk for 110% of the invoice value as per CIC of January 1, 1981 Time of Shipment: In three shipments of 20 tons each, commencing from October Port of Shipment: China PortPost of Destination: VancouverShipping Mark: At Sellers’ optionTerms of Payment: By irrevocable L/C at sightDone and signed in Shijiazhuangon this 31st day of March, 2007Quiz（期中测试题）（供参考）Put the following English into Chinese and Chinese into English: 1.5 101．premium 6．平安险.2．quotation sheet 7．承担交单3．latest catalogue 8．来样加工4．WPA 9．中国贸促会5．Sales Confirmation 10．价格单Multiple Choice: 1 251. c2. b3. c4. b5. d6. b7. a8. c9. a10. b11. c12. b13. c14.a15. b16.b17. b18.a19. d20.d21. a22. b23.a24. d25. aComplete the sentences with the patterns given below:2.5 251. our entrusting you with exclusive agency2. We take the opportunity to introduce3. will be executed within this month4. to establish (open, issue) an L/C in our favor through an American bank5. are very popular with the buyers here.6. be ready for shipment within the next two or three weeks.7. are in the market for8. quote us best price for9. insure for 110% of the invoice value10. we are willing to enter into direct business relations with you.Supply the missing words in blanks : 1 111. enquiry2. agency3. premature4. business5. way6. satisfied7. however8.transaction 9. postpone 10. warrant 11. cooperationTranslate the following sentences into English using the words or phrases in brackets:4 241． Now we are offering firm 50 M/T Almond Kernel at USDxx per M/T FOB for promptshipment, subject to our final confirmation by fax.2. Please see to it that each carton is lined with polythene sheet and the outer package is marked请with “keep dry”3. In consideration of our long friendly relations, we accept payment by L/C at 60 days’ sight forthis transaction.4. We have booked shipp ing space on S.S.“Eastwind” which is due to arrive in Hamburger on about July 9.5. On examination, we found the quality of the goods is too inferior to be suitable for the need of经the local market.6. As you are not satisfied with our proposal, we suggest you submit this matter and settle byarbitration.Chapter 7 Terms of PaymentI. Answer the following questions in English.1. How many modes of payment are there in international trade?Generally speaking, there are three major modes of payment used in inernaional trade,they are remittance(which include M/T, T/T and D/D), collection (which includes D/P andD/A) and L/C. There are also some other modes of payment used in international trade, suchas O/A(open account), payment by installment, L/G (letter of Gaurantee), factoring andSWIFT.2. What is the main difference between D/P, D/A, and L/C?Among them, on the security(safety) L/C>D/P>D/A;L/C and D/P can be divided into at sight or after sight, while D/Ais usually after sight;By L/C and D/P, you will not transfer the B/L until you get the payment; while the D/A youwill transfer the goods to the buyer without get any payment but promise only.3. If the exporter and the importer do not know each other well and are located in countriesthousands of miles apart, what payment mode do you suggest? And why?I would like to suggest payment by L/C. Because it can protect both the buyer and the seller. Itcan ensure the buyer will not pay until he gets the goods and the seller will not transfer thegoods until he gets the payment.4. Why do we think L/C is not so safe as our imagination?Because there are some fake L/C in the real world; and if the credit of opening bank is not sogood, it is risky to adopt L/C; it will be affected by the politics.II. Choose the best answer to complete the following statements.1-5 C A A D B 6-10 A A A B CIII. Write out the full forms of the abbreviated payment methods and give the equivalent terms inChinese. Abbreviation Full form Chinese M/T Mail transfer 信汇 T/T Telegraphic transfer 电汇 D/D Demand draft 票汇 D/A Documents agaisnt acceptance 承兑交单 D/P 付款交单 Documents against payment O/A Opent Account 赊购（销）L/G Letter of Guarantee 银行保函 IV． Write a reply to the following letter.(omitted).V. Letter writing Practice (omitted).Chapter 8 Letter of CreditI. Answer the following questions.1. What kinds of L/C do you know?There are different kinds of L/C in international trade. Generally speaking, it can be divided into the following different categories: clean credt and documentary credit; sight L/C and time or usuance L/C; revocable and irrevocable L/C; confirmed and inconfirmed L/C; transferable andnon-transferable L/C; divisible L/C and non-divisible L/C; revolving and non-revolving L/C;standby L/C and red clause L/C.2. What is the structure of the letter for amending L/C?First it should has the format of a business letter. Second, it can be divided into three parts: the The first, to tell your customer you have received the L/C and the L/C No,and tell him there are some discrepancies need amending; the second you should point out the discrepancies and how toamend; third, you should urge your customer to amend as soon as possible.3. What is documentary credit?Documentary credit is the product of international business and the creation of merchants and bankers. It is commercial letter of credit provided for payment by a bank to the named beneficiary, usually the seller of merchandise, against delivery of documents specified in the credit.。
外贸英语函电课后翻译中英对照
外贸英语函电课后翻译中英对照Unit 2 P241.Your letter of September 2, 1994 has been received. We are glad to inform you that the articles required by you fall within the scope of our business activities. 你方1994年9月2日来函收到。
我们很高兴告诉你，你所要的商品属我公司的经营范围。
2.The Bank of China in your city has informed us that you are importers of textiles. We specialize in the export of textiles and are willing to enterinto business relations with you.你地中国银行函告，你们是纺织品的进口商。
我们专营纺织品出口业务，愿与贵公司建立业务关系。
3.In compliance with your request, we are sending you a range of cut samples of our cotton piece goods. We hope they will arrive in time and be found to your satisfaction.遵照你方要求，我们正寄上一套布匹剪样。
希望这些样品能及时到达，并使你满意。
4.We have received your letter of September 4 informing us that you find our canned meat satisfactory and that you consider placing a trial order with us. 你方9月四日来函收到。
外贸英语函电第五版答案
Unit 21. C D B B B B D C B B2. (1) regards, say (2) specialized, with (3) with, by (4) If, interesting, enquiry (5)available (6)popularity (7) finances,to (8) compliance3. (1) 我公司是该地区电子产品的主要进口商之一，我们借此机会与贵方接洽，希望与贵方建立贸易关系。
We are one of the leading importers dealing in electronic products in the area, and take this opport unity to approach you in the hope of establishing business relations.(2) 我公司经营机械设备的进出口业务已多年，我们的产品在许多国家享有盛誉。
We have been engaged in handling importing and exporting of machinery and equipment for many years, and our products have enjoyed great popularity in many countries.(3) 承我国驻北京大使馆商务参赞处介绍，得知你公司的姓名、地址。
We owe your name and address to the Commercial Counselor’s office of our Embassy in Beijing.(4) 我们了解到你们是日用化学品制造商。
我们有一客户想要购买贵国化妆品，如能立即航寄目前所能供之货的目录及价格表，我们将不胜感激。
We are given to understand that you are a manufacturer of daily chemicals. One of our clients inte nds to buy cosmetics from your country. We will appreciate it highly if you can airmail the catalogue and the price list of your products available at present.(5) 有关我们的资信情况，请向中国银行上海分行查询。
外贸英语函电答案
外贸英语函电答案第一篇：外贸英语函电答案外贸英语函电答案外贸函电答案Keys to the exercisesUnit 23.(1)We are one of the leading importers dealing in electronic products in the area, and take this opportunity to approach you in the hope of establishing business relations.(2)We have been engaged in handling importing and exporting of machinery and equipment for many years, and our products have enjoyed great popularity in many countries.(3)We owe your name and addr ess to the Commercial Counselor’s office of our Embassy in Beijing.(4)We are given to understand that you are a manufacturer of daily chemicals.One of our clients intends to buy cosmetics from your country.We will appreciate it highly if you can airmail the catalogue and the price list of your products available at present.(5)For our credit standing, please refer to the Bank of China, Shanghai Branch.Unit 32.1.Pease quote us your best price CIF Shanghai, inclusive of our 3% commission.2.Should your price be found competitive, we intend to place with you an order for 300,000 yards of Cotton Cloth.3.One of our customers is now interested in the Qingdao Haier Refrigerator made in your country.Please offer CIF London for 400 sets to be delivered in April.4.To enable you to have a better understanding of our products, we are sending you by air 5 copies of our catalogue and 2 sample books.5.In reply to your enquiry dated April 28, we are now sending you our latest price list for your reference.3．Dear Sirs,We learn from a friend inShenzhen that you are exporting light industrial products, especially electric appliances.There is a steady demand here for the above-mentioned commodities of high quality at moderate prices.Will you please send us a copy of your catalogue, with details of your prices and terms of payment.We should find it most helpful if you could also supply samples of these goods.Yours faithfully,4.Dear Sirs,RE: Haier Refrigerator We are in the market for refrigerators.Please send us your latest catalogue and details of your specifications, informing us of your price CIF Guangzhou, please also state your earliest possible delivery date, your terms of payment, and discount for regular purchase.If your prices prove reasonable and satisfactory, we shall soon place a large order with you.Yours faithfully,5.Dear Sirs,We welcome you for your enquiry of May 5 and thank you for your interest in our products.We are enclosing some copies of our illustrated catalogues and a price list giving the details you ask for.Also under separate cover, we are sending you some samples.Please note that payment should be made by irrevocable L/C payable at sight against presentation of shipping documents.We allow a proper discount in view of this first business between us.We await your acceptance by fax.Yours faithfully,Unit 42．(1).We are studying the offer and hope that it will keep open till the end of the month.(2).We believe that you will place a large order with us owing to the high quality and reasonable price of our products.(3).We will allow you 10% discount if you purchase 5000 dozens or more.(4).As to terms of payment, we often require a confirmed, irrevocable letter of credit payable by draft at sight.(5).You are cordially invited to take advantage of this attractive offer.We are anticipating a large order from theUnited States, and that will cause a sharp rise in price.(6).We will send you a firm offer with shipment available in the early May if you order reaches us before March 10.(7).Because there is a brisk demand for the goods, the offer will be open only for 5 days.(8).We are giving you a firm offer, subject to your reply here by 5 p.m.our time, Tuesday, July 10.3.Dear sirs,In reply to your letter of May 5, we are giving you a firm offer, subject to your reply here by 5 p.m.our time, Thursday, October 15, 2008, as follows:Commodity: Boots for ladiesSpecifications: more than 20 assortments with new designs of brown or red colors(detailed in catalogue)Quality: the leather used is of superior qualityPrice: CIF Guangzhou US$ 95 to 300 according to various designsPayment: Confirmed, irrevocable letter of credit payable by draft at sight to be opened 30 days before the time of shipment.Packing: at the buyer’s optionShipment: September.Unit 53.1).We shall place a trial order with you for 500 sets if you will give us a 5% commission.2).We are working on your Order No.678 at present and please believe that we will effect the shipment within the time you stipulated.3)Owing to heavy commitments, m any orders haven’t been made, we can only accept orders for October shipment.4)Our stock is exhausted and we are not in a position to accept fresh orders.However, we will contact you as soon as new supplies are available.5)Shipment should be made during August to October in three lots, with 100 tons each.4.Dear Sirs:We are pleased by your prompt reply to our inquiry of July10, 2008 and now wish to order from you as our Order No.321 enclosed.Yours faithfully,XI’AN INTERNATIONALCOMMERCE CORPORATIONTel:2365474 Fax: 654789321ORDER FORMOrder No.321July 20, 2008Messrs.JB SIMPSON &CO.LTD.Deansgate BlackpoolPlease supply the following itemsDescription: A: SA-135 Video RecorderB: VT-462 Video TapeC: RC-A43 Mini Radio Cassette RecorderQuantity: A: 1000B: 1000C: 5000Unit Price: FOB Xin Gang inclusive of our 5% commissionA: US$ 600 eachB: US$ 10 eachC: US$ 20 eachPayment: L/C at 90 days’ sight to be opened 30 days before shipmentPackage: By standard export casesDelivery Date: Before the end of August in one/two lots.6.Dear Sirs:We are pleased to have received your Order by fax dated March 10 for 500 sets of knitting machinery.Thanks.We have immediately contacted the manufacturer.But they refused our request politely since the machines sell well, and there is a great shortage of raw materials and still a large number of orders.After our repeated negotiations, they finally promised to accept the order and to make delivery of 100 sets each month, beginningfrom next January.We are aware that you are in urgent need of the products, but uncertain whether you will agree on the above delivery date.We are making contact with manufacturers elsewhere and will let youknow as soon as there are any favourable news.Meanwhile, we are enclosing our catalogue covering all the articles available at present.If you are interested in any of the items, please inform us.We will surely give prompt attention to your requirement.Yours faithfullyUnit 82.We refer to Contract NO.CT 345 signed on December 1, 2003, under which we decided 5000 M/Ts cotton will be delivered in March, 2004.Up till now we have not heard any news about delivery from you.Our clients are in urgent need for the goods, please see to it that you should deliver the goods within the time stipulated in the contract, or we will have to lodge a claim and reserve the right to cancel the contract.3.We refer to our Purchase Confirmation No.345 for 5000 pieces of “White Rabit” Blanket.We are notifying that we have opened through ** Bank a confirmed, irrevocable Letter of Credit No.789, totaling US $..., the L/C shall remain in force till 31st August.Please see to it that the above mentioned articles should be shipped before the end of August and the goods should be covered insurance for 130% of the invoice value against all risks.We know that according to your usual practice, you insure the goods only at invoice value plus 10%, therefore, the extra premium will be for our account.Please arrange insurance as per our requirements and we await your advice of shipment.Unit 91.The survey report indicates that the damage to the carton and goods was due to rough handling in transit, rather than poorpacking as you stated.2.The damage was caused by improper packing, such a big and heavy machine should have been fixed and stuffed in export wooden case.3.Upon examination, we found that there was no sign of poor quality and bad handicraft, and that the dye used is excellent.4.Thank you for your acceptance of the wrongly delivered goods.We will give you a discount of 8% on invoice price.Please agree.5.Please let us know by fax whether you may ship the goods before September 15.If not we shall be compelled to cancel the order.Unit 106.﹡﹡Co.We have received your Ls/C No…,...and..., in payment f or Contract No.… covering …goods, and found that some stipulations in your Ls/C are not in conformity with that in the relative contract:7.﹡﹡Co.V HV RECEVIED UR LS/C NO… ,…N … IN PT FR CONTRACT NO… COVERG …GDS N FOUND STIPULATIONS IN LS/C R NOT CONFOMITY WZ CONTRACT.RCVD YR LS/C …,…N…, FR CON TRACT NO….N FOUND FLWG DEISCREPANCIES:(1)The contract stipulated that the business is done on the basis of net price, with no commission and discount.But in your L/C No.…a commission of 5% is included.THE CONTRACT STUPLATED BIZ DONE NET PRICE BASIS.W/O COMMISSION N DISCOUNT.BUT UR L/C NO… COMMISSION OF 5% INCLUDED.ACDG TO CONTRACT, BIZ ON BASIS OF NET PRC, NO COMM N DISCNT.BUT 5PCT COMM INCLUDED(LISTED)IN UR L/C NO.….(2)As for payment, the contract requires sight L/C, while your three Ls/C all call for times Ls/C.We have specially written you, on May 5, asking you to amend the Ls/C, but haven’t received any news from you up to now.We can’t effect the shipment due to your failure in following the contract and amending the L/C accordingly.AS FR PAYMENT CONTRACTREQUIRES SIGHT L/C WHILE UR LS/C CALL FR TIME LS/C.V’VE WRITTEN MYA5 ASKG U AMEND LS/C BUT NOT RECEIVED NEWS FROM U.CANT EFFECT SHIP DUE TO UR FAILURE IN FOLLOWG CONTRACT N AMENDG L/C ACCORDGLY.ACDG TO CONTRACT, SIGHT LC REQUIRED(NEEDED)BUT ALL YR LS/C R TIMES.V HV INFORMD U OF AMDT TO UR LC.HWEVER U HV NOT DONE.V CAN’T SHP DUE TO YR FAILURE IN FLWG CONTRACT N AMDG LC.At present, fresh orders for …are rushing in and there is a great shortage of stock on the other hand.Therefore, the present prices of all brands are much higher than the contract prices.You are expected to agree on the following purchases prices and immediately amend your Ls/C accordingly so as to make it in accordance with the present prices and the contracted terms of payment.Meanwhile, you should also extend the shipment date and validity to March 30 and April 15 respectively, otherwise, we would not effect shipment.You will be responsible for the consequence.PRESENT FRESH ORDR FR…R RUSHG IN N ZR IS SHORTAGE OF STOCK.THEREFOR ALL BRANDS PRESENT PRICES R HIGHER THAN CONTRACT PRICES.Y R EXPECTED TO AGRREE THE FOLLOWG PURCHASES PRICES N IMMEDIATELY AMEND LS/C ACCORDGLY TO MAKE IT IN ACCORDANCE WZ PRESENT PRICES N CONTRACTED TERMS OF PAYMENT.MEANWHILE EXTEND SHIP DATE N VALIDITY TO MARCH 30 N APRIL 15 RESPECTIVELY.OR V NOT EFFECT SHIP N RESPON FR CONSEQ.MANY ORDRS NOW.STOCK LIMITED, PRESNT PRC MUCH HIGHER THAN THAT IN THE CONTRACT.U SHUD ORDER ON FLWG PRC N AMD UR LC.EXTEND SHPMT TO MAR 30, VALIDITY TO APR 15.OZWS, V CAN’T SHP N U SHUD B RESPONSBL FR CONSEQUENCE.The prices of all the brands are as follows:ALL BRANDS PRICES R AS FOLLOWS:PRESNT PRCS AS FLWS:补充：Unit 7答案1.（1）包装：用能够很好抵御潮湿和震动的适合于长途海运/包裹邮递/空运和多变天气的坚固的新木箱包装。
外贸英语函电第五版尹小莹书后练习翻译答案
Unit 2(1)我公司是该地区电子产品的主要进口商之一，我们借此机会与贵方接洽，希望与贵方建立贸易关系。
We are one of the leading importers dealing in electronic products in the area, and take thisopportunity to approach you in the hope of establishing business relations.(2)我公司经营机械设备的进出口业务已多年，我们的产品在许多国家享有盛誉。
We have been engaged in handling importing and exporting of machinery and equipment for manyyears, and our products have enjoyed great popularity in many countries.(2)承我国驻北京大使馆商务参赞处介绍，得知你公司的姓名、地址。
We owe your name and address to the Commercial Counselor’s office of our Embassy in Beijing.(4)我们了解到你们是日用化学品制造商。
我们有一客户想要购买贵国化妆品，如能立即航寄目前所能供之货的目录及价格表，我们将不胜感激。
Wearegiventounderstandthatyouareamanufacturerofdailychemicals.Oneofourcli entsintends to buy cosmetics fromyour country. We will appreciate it highly ifyou can airmail thecatalogue and the price list of your products available at present.(5)有关我们的资信情况，请向中国银行上海分行查询。
外贸英语函电第五版词组总结和课后答案
Unit 2商务参赞处commercial counselor’s office商业部门commerce department美国驻北京大使馆the American Embassy in Beijing The American embassy in Beijing零售商retail dealer retail dealer处理经营deal with =be in the line批发商wholesale dealer wholesale dealer轻工业产品light industrial product竞争价格competitive price竞争能力competitive capacity /power竞争优势competitive edge激烈竞争keen competitionStanding 资信情况，长期的长期成本standing cost长期订单standing order常务董事standing director信誉情况credit standing财务情况financial standing最新目录latest catalogue附有插图的目录illustrated catalogue标准零件化目录catalogue for the standardize parts缺货not available not available供出口的商品commodities available for export专门从事，经营specialize in享有盛誉enjoy great popularity使某人了解acquaint sb with sth acquaint sb with sth主要进口商leading of export想要购买be in the market for提到，谈到refer to商会the chamber of commerce中国制品Chinese makes依照，符合comply with售后服务serve after selling严格保密strict confidence选择1.we are sending you the samples as requested2.We trust that you will find our goods attractive.3.The brochure covers a wide range of products we deal in.4.We would appreciate it very much if you send us some samplesimmediately.5.If any of the items is interesting to you, please let us know.6.Our products enjoy great popularity in world market.7.We are enclosing copy of our catalog for your reference.8.we are anxious to expand the market for our Antimony Trioxide,which at present enjoys a limited sale in Europe.9.We are sure that both of our companies will befit from the jointventure.10.We would like to take this opportunity to establish businessrelations with you.汉译英1.We are one of the leading of export dealing in electronic productsin our area, and take this opportunity to contact you in the hope of establishing business relations with you.我公司是该地区电子产品的主要进口商之一，我们借此机会与贵方接洽，希望与贵方建立贸易关系。
外贸英语函电第五版尹小莹书上notes
Aambassador 大使available可利用的可得到的可供应的commodities available for export 供出口的商品not available 缺货acquaint 使认识，使了解as per按照依据as per list price 按照表上价格as per enclosed documents 根据所附单据attach 附加approach 与…接洽assume假设假定assume the direction of a business 负责主持一项业务assume the reins of government 开始执政assume no responsibility 不承担责任appeal to the most selective buyer 吸引最挑剔的买主a draft at sight= a sight draft 即期汇票assure 向…保证automobile 汽车attachment 附件accommodation 居住设施招待设备acknowledge 承认告知收到alteration 改变改动as a rule = usually 通常acknowledgement 认收apply for L/C 申请开立信用证A-I Grade 甲级appreciable 可估计的an appreciable increase in demand 需求的明显增加at economic prices 经济的价格较低的价格attest 证实证明aside from 除了…以外accountee （信用证）申请开证人authorize 授权aggregate 总计合计为amendment 修改，修正a special rate 特惠保率accordingly 照着，相应地arbitration 仲裁assume responsibility 承担责任All Ricks 一切险aid with no conditions attached 无附加条件的援助be amicably settled 友好的解决the amount due to sb 应付给（或欠）某人的款项Bbrochure 小册子bona fide holder 合法持有人bid 报价投标bid price 递价投标价格bank note checker 验钞机brand 牌子our bankers are 我方银行是beneficiary 受益人Ccommercial商业的，商务的commercial c ounselor’s office商务参赞处commercial attaché商务专员commercial articles 商品，（报上）商业新闻commerce 商业connected with…与…有联系competitive 有竞争力的~ price 竞争价格~ capacity 竞争能力~ power 竞争能力~ edge 竞争优势catalog 目录chemicals 化工产品化学制品contact 与…联系commission委任委托~ house 委托商行证券经纪公司~ sale 委托销售~ agent 佣金商代理商~ broker 掮客经纪人~ of authority 授权书~ for acceptance 承兑佣金~ ticket 佣金票证a commission of…% 百分之几佣金your commission of你方百分之几佣金two or several items of commission 两笔或几笔佣金all commissions 一切佣金或各项佣金cotton fabrics 棉织品cosmetics 化妆品claim 索赔compensation trade 补偿贸易compel 强迫complaint 申诉commercial invoice 商业发票this being the case 事实既然如此consignment 发售寄售consignment merchandise 寄售品consignment shipment 寄售发货continuation sheet 续页consecutive 连续不断的for your consideration 供你方考虑Certificate of Origin 原产地证明书Certificate of Weight 重量证明书confirm 证实确定确认Purchase Confirmation 购货确认书Sales Confirmation 销售确认书confirmed credit保兑信用证confirming bank 保兑银行cash against documents on arrial of goods 货到后凭单付款（CAD）considerable quantity of…相当数量的…counter offer 还盘还价cargo 船上所载的货物coincide （意见等）一致（时间上）相同craftsmanship （工匠的）技术，技艺letter of Credit payable by sight draft 即期信用证letter of Credit 信用证CIF（cost insurance freight）到岸价comply with 依照符合in compliance with 依从…按照…confidence 信赖信任the chamber of commerce 商会inclusive of our 5% commission 包括我方5%佣金confirmed， irrevocable Letter of Credit payable by draft at sight 保兑的，不可撤销的，凭即期汇票支付的信用证countersign 副署，联署，会签consent 许可同意the captioned goods 标题项下的货物Ddealer 商人deal on credit 信用交易，赊账买卖retail dealer/retailer 零售商wholesale dealer/wholesaler 批发商deal with 经营，处理debit 借方discount 折扣be desirous of 渴望想要desire 期望渴望要求请求growing demand 增长的需求a large demand 大的需求a great demand 很大的需求latent demand 潜伏需求overfull demand 过多需求demand and supply 供与求供求delivery date 交货期be desirous of sth 想要某物drawer 出票人drawee 付款人drawing on us at 60 day’s sight 开出见票60天付款的汇票向我们收款description 规格deliver 交货do. ditto的缩写，意思是：同上，同前distributor 经销商批发商disposal 处理处置drilling equipment 钻井设备denomination （钱币等的）单位，面额due 预期的deadline 最后期限disposal 处理处置Eembassy 大使馆enclose 封入enclosure 附件enjor great popularity 享有盛誉ex-work 在工厂交货ex stock = from stock 现货~ factory（mill）工厂交货~ godown 卖房仓库交货~ buyer’s godown 买方仓库交货~ store 仓库交货~ ship 船上交货~ pier 码头交货effect 完成实现~ shipment 装船装运~ payment 付款支付~ insurance 投保equity joint venture 合资经营合作经营企业endorser 背书人endorsement in blank 无记名式背书endorsement in full 记名式背书equally authentic 同等效力elapse （时间）过去，消逝to the extent of…最高金额expedite shipment 加速装运execute an order 执行订单the extension of a contract 合同有效期的延长 ~ loan 贷款偿还期的延长explicitly 清楚地endeavour 努力enquiry note no. 1345 1345号询价单to that extent 到那种程度Ffinancial standing 财金情况finances 财源，资金情况forward 转交传递favourable 有利的赞成的有帮助的favourable price优惠价格favourable reply 合意的回答for one’s file 以便某方存档force majeure 人力不可抗力furnish 提供final and binding决定性的并具有效力的freight prepaid 运费预付freight货物运费~ charges 运费~ agency 运货代理商~ forwarder 运输公司~ rate 运费率~ service 货运~ tariff 运费表franchise 免赔率forwarding agents 运输代理~ order 托运单forwarder 运输商in favour of 以…为抬头fall due 到期finalize an order with them 接受他们的订单further to 继…Hhonour 履行承兑照付honour a bill 承兑一张票据Ilight industrial product 轻工业产品inquiry 询价询盘illustrated catalog 附有插图的目录issue 开立签发issue an L/C 开立信用证I/E corp 进出口公司incumbent 负有义务an integral part 不可分割部分in question 该所涉及的imperative 绝对必要的Insurance 保险~ agents 保险代理人~ amount 保险额~ certificate 保险凭证~ coverage 保险范围in view of the above 鉴于上述情况inferior 劣等的installation guide manual安装手册Jjoint effect 共同努力joint venture company 合资企业合营企业公司joint venture corporation 合伙公司合营公司joint capital 合资joint stock 合资合股Kkeen competition 激烈的竞争keen interest 强烈的兴趣keen price 薄利的价格低价Lleading importer 主要进口商leading market 主要市场leading stock 主要股份loading 装货loading and unloading 装卸lot 一批货look into 调查观察Mmanufacturer 制造商厂商manufacture 制造（品）制造业manufactured article 人工制品goods 制成品products 工业制品of Chinese（home、 foreign）manufacture 中国（本国、外国）制造的Chinese manufactures = Chinese makes 中国制品silk manufactures 丝制品the textile manufacture 纺织业manufactory制造厂工厂a hardware manufactory 五金工厂be in the market for 想要购买make out 缮制填写more often than not 经常多半modify the terms of a contract 修改合同条款Manufacturer’s Certificate 生产厂家证明maintenance operation manual 维修手册Nnotify 通知namely 即也就是neutral packing 中性包装null 无约束力的无效的Non-negotiable Bill of Landing 不可转让提单Ooblige 要求（某人做某事）old-established 老字号overleaf 在（书等的某一张的）另一面oversight 疏忽出错order with conditions attached 带有附加条件的订单order 订单on the high side （指价格）偏高outset 开端occasion 诱因理由Ppharmaceutical 药品药剂profitable 有益的有利的可获利的profitable fields of investment 有利的投资场所profits利润net profits 净利润total profits 总利润profit ratio（rate）利润率gross profits 总利润毛利sell sth at a profit 出售某物而获利purchase 购买place a large order with you 向你方大量订货parts and components 零部件pcs. pieces的复数a sharp rise in price 价格急剧上涨provided 假若倘使假如priority 优先top/first priority 最优先考虑的事give priority to 给…以优先权take （top or first）priority in 在…中占优先地位enjor priority in 在…方面享有优先权place with you an order 向你方订货pour in 涌进present 提交packing list 装箱单provisional rules 暂行条例暂行规则procedure 程序presentation 提交呈递punctual delivery 按时交货on perusal 在细阅之后partial shipment 分批装运pick up （车辆等）中途带（货）premium 保险费popularize 普及推广packing list 装箱单Qquotation 报价行情quotation table（list）价目表exchange rate quotation 外汇行情discount quotation 贴现行情market quotation 市场行情quote 开价quote a price 报价quote favourable terms 报优惠价query form 询价表Rregarding 关于a wide range of大范围的各类的refer to sb for sth 想某人打听（查询）某事refer to 提到谈判谈及涉及be represented by 由…代理representative 代理人a legal representative 法定代理人reasonable 合理的regular 定期的经常的固定的不变的a regular customer 老顾客（老客户）a regular meeting 例会registered 注册的登记的挂号的~ capital 注册资本~ trademark 注册商标~ certificate of stock = ~ stock 记名股票~ check 记名支票~ security 记名证券~ bonds 记名债券~ mail 挂号邮件~ post 挂号邮件挂号信registration 注册登记place （country， district）of registration 注册地点（国家，地区）registration fee 注册费registration procedures 注册（登记）手续register 注册remark 备注revert to the original state 回复原状recourse 追索权reimbursement 赔偿补偿reserve保留bank’s reserve 银行储备金foreign exchange reserve 外汇储备reserve fund 公积金reserve balance 储备余额reserve currency 储备货币reinforce 加固refund 归还偿还revolving letter of credit 循环信用证regular monthly shipments 按月付运Sstanding 资信情况信誉固定的永久的~ cost 长期成本，固定成本~ orders长期定单~ director 常务董事credit standing 信誉情况specialize in 专门（从事）专门（经营）scrupulous test 严格检验service after selling 售后服务strict confidence 严格保密from other sources从其他渠道（从其他供货商）synthetic fabrics 合成纤维织品shipping 装运船运运输~ documents装运单据One set of shipping documents 一套装运单据，（包括：Bill of Lading 提单，Commercial Invoice商业发票， Certificate of Quality 质量证明书， Certificate of Quantity 重量证明书，Insurance Policy 保险单， Weight Memo 重量单）~ advice 装船通知~ agents 装运代理人发货代理人~ company 船运公司~ container 船运集装箱~ order 装货单~ space 舱位，载位~ dock 装卸码头~ expense 装运费~ instruction 装运指示~ invoice 货物装运单~ notice 装船通知~ process 装运手续~ weight 启运重量submit 呈递呈交提交substitute 代替物sample cutting 剪样Supplementary Conditions 附加条款shipmailed along with the goods 与货物一起随船代交Standard export case 标准出口箱Shipping mark 装船标志a large stock of 大批存货have/keep in stock 有现货out of stock 脱销stipulate 订定规定sailing date 起航日期should be borne by sb 应由某人负担special instructions 特别条款subsequent 继…之后的sufficient 充足的stipulation 规定sell by lots 分批出售shortweight 短重short delivery 缺少短交short shipment 短装装载不足short-calculated 少算~ established 少开~ invoiced 发票少开~ landed 短卸~ shipped 短装~ paid 少付Survey Report 检验报告sustain 蒙受遭受standstill 停止中止susceptible 易受影响的standard export cardboard carton 标准出口纸箱spare part 备件subject to 以…为条件的to step up the trade 为促进贸易Tturnover 营业额terms of payment 支付条件taxing 难以负担的使人感到有压力的tie-up of funds 占用资金tight money 银根紧the General Terms And Conditions 一般条款transhipment 转运转船to order 空白抬头tariff 运费表关税~ compact 关税协定~ diminution 关税减让~ quota 关税限额~ rate 关税率take delivery 提货trial order 试订（货）take advantage of this opportunity 利用这一有利时机Uunprecedentedly 空前地unharsh terms 不苛刻的条件under advice to sb 并通知某人universally普遍地广泛地Va valid reason 正当的理由via 经由void 无用的，无效的validity 有效期Wwith reference to 兹谈及withstand 抵挡反抗warranty 保证（书）waive 放弃whole foreign venture 外国独资经营企业worn and torn 磨损畅销品ready sellor，quick sellor， quick-selling product in duplicate一式二份in triplicate 一式三份in quadruplicate 一式四份quintuplicate 一式五份的。
《外贸英语单证与函电》练习及参考答案(法小鹰主编)
UNIT ONEBasic Knowledge of Business English LetterExercises1. Complete the following sentences by translating the part in Chinese intoEnglish.(1) We are pleased to tell you that （贵方167号订单已于昨天发出）.(2) We hope you will (考虑我方建议).(3) We will （寄予你小册子）next month.(4) Thank you for (你方合作).(5) (我方想提出的是) that our contractshall remain in force for another three months.2. Rewrite the following sentences according to the writing principles.(1) The managers will discuss your proposal in due course.(2) Please remit the relevant amount as soon as possible.(3) You can deposit checks at designated A TMs.(4) The check has not been received by us and if you want to stop payment of it please signand return the enclosed form.(5) I acknowledge receipt of your letter which was written on 4 June.(6) Kindly fill in the enclosed form and forward it to us at your earliest convenience.(7) You should fill in the application form.(8) You must send the documents by Friday or we cannot prepare a Letter of Credit.(9) We are disgusted with your manner of doing business.(10) For the past two years, you did not give us any order.3. Arrange the following parts of a letter in the correct order and form, either in block style or indented style.(1) Sender’s name: Hunan Embroidery Export Corporation(2) Sender’s address: 78 Huangxing Road, Changsha 410025, China(3) Sender’s telephone: (0731) 8746520(4) Sender’s web site: http://www. (5) Sender’s fax: (0731) 8746521(6) Receiver’s address: 58 Lancaster House, Manchester, UK(7) Receiver’s name: Manchester Trading Company(8) Salutation: Dear Sirs(9) Complimentary close: …(10) Reference initial: XXX/lj(11) Body of the letter:We owe your name to the Chamber of Commerce of New York, and are writing to you with the hope of establishing business relations with you.We specialize in the exportation of Chinese Embroideries which have enjoyed great popularity in world market. We enclose a copy of our latest catalogue for your reference and hope that you would let us know if any item is of interest to you.(12) Date: (today’s date)(13) Enclosure: 1 catalogue(14) Signature: (your own name) (your position title: Sales Manager)(15) Carbon copy notation: Mr. James Brown(16) Postscript: The latest catalogue will be sent you on … (tomorrow’s date)(17) Attention line: Marketing Manager(18) Subject line: Embroideries(19) Reference number: Our ref.: HNE/ 3254. Address an envelope for the above letter, either in block style or indented style.5. Answer the following questions.(1) What is the definition of the business letter?(2) What are the functions of the business letter?(3) Why the Chinese business executives should promote their capabilities to write goodbusiness English letters?(4) How many standard parts are there in a business letter? What are they?(5) How many optional parts are there in a business letter? What are they?(6) What is the feature of the block style?(7) What is the difference between the block style and the simplified style?(8) Can you describe the main difference between the modified block style and the indentedstyle?(9) What does “seven Cs” refer to?(10) Which principle do you think is the most important principle in business letter writing? Why?Answer1. Complete the following sentences by translating the part in Chinese intoEnglish.(1) We are pleased to tell you that your Order 167 was dispatched yesterday （贵方167号订单已于昨天发出）.(2) We hope you will consider our proposals (考虑我方建议).(3) We will send you the brochure （寄予你小册子）next month.(4) Thank you for your cooperation (你方合作).(5) We’d like to mention (我方想提出的是) that our contract shall remain in force foranother three months.2. Rewrite the following sentences according to the writing principles.(1) The managers will discuss your proposal in due course.Rewriting: The managers will discuss your proposal on Monday.(2) Please remit the relevant amount as soon as possible.Rewriting: Please send your check for US$60 by 11 March 2007.(3) You can deposit checks at designated A TMs.Rewriting: You can deposit checks at designated Automatic Teller Machines.(4) The check has not been received by us and if you want to stop payment of it please signand return the enclosed form.Rewriting: We have not received your check yet. To stop payment, please sign and return the enclosed form.(5) I acknowledge receipt of your letter which was written on 4 June.Rewriting: I received your letter of 4 June.(6) Kindly fill in the enclosed form and forward it to us at your earliest convenience.Rewriting: Please fill in the enclosed form and forward it to us by 4 June.(7) You should fill in the application form.Rewriting: Would you please fill in the application form?(8) You must send the documents by Friday or we cannot prepare a Letter of Credit.Rewriting: If you send us the documents by Friday, we can prepare a Letter of Credit.(9) We are disgusted with your manner of doing business.Rewriting: We are not completely satisfied with your manner of doing business.(10) For the past two years, you did not give us any order.Rewriting: For the past two years, no order has been given to us.3. Arrange the following parts of a letter in the correct order and form, either in block style or indented style.(1) Sender’s name: Hunan Embroidery Export Corporation(2) Sender’s address: 78 Huangxing Road, Changsha 410025, China(3) Sender’s telephone: (0731) 8746520(4) Sender’s web site: http://www. (5) Sender’s fax: (0731) 8746521(6) Receiver’s address: 58 Lancaster House, Manchester, UK(7) Receiver’s name: Manchester Trading Company(8) Salutation: Dear Sirs(9) Complimentary close: …(10) Reference initial: XXX/lj(11) Body of the letter:We owe your name to the Chamber of Commerce of New York, and are writing to you with the hope of establishing business relations with you.We specialize in the exportation of Chinese Embroideries which have enjoyed great popularity in world market. We enclose a copy of our latest catalogue for your reference and hope that you would let us know if any item is of interest to you.(12) Date: (today’s date)(13) Enclosure: 1 catalogue(14) Signature: (your own name) (your position title: Sales Manager)(15) Carbon copy notation: Mr. James Brown(16) Postscript: The latest catalogue will be sent you on … (tomorrow’s date)(17) Attention line: Marketing Manager(18) Subject line: Embroideries(19) Reference number: Our ref.: HNE/ 325Answer:Block StyleIndented Style4. Address an envelope for the above letter, either in block style or indented style.Block StyleIndented Style5. Answer the following questions.(1) What is the definition of the business letter?As a kind of goal-oriented writing, business letter can be defined as the letter used to support the goal of buying and selling goods or service.(2) What are the functions of the business letter?Basically speaking, a business letter has the following two main functions: On one hand,a business letter possesses the information function. On the other hand, a business letter isof the interpersonal function.(3) Why should the Chinese business executives should promote their capabilities to writegood business English letters?The business letter is one of the main media involved in the international economic activities. It is the principle means used by a business firm to keep in touch with its customers. It is said approximately ninety percent of all business is still transacted by the business letter, from which the importance of the business letter can be recognized clearly.With China’s membership of WTO and with the development of foreign trade, it is the urgent need for the Chinese business executives to promote their capabilities to write good business English letters as to carry out international business routine efficiently.(4) How many standard parts are there in a business letter? What are they?A typical business letter usually has seven standard parts, from the top to the bottom:letterhead, date line, inside name and address, salutation, body of the letter, complimentary close, and signature.(5) How many optional parts are there in a business letter? What are they?A business letter usually has seven optional parts: reference number, attention line, subjectline, reference initials, enclosure, carbon copy notation and postscript. The optional part can be added or reduced according to the concrete situation.(6) What is the feature of the block style?In the block style, every part of a letter is written from the left margin.(7) What is the difference between the block style and the simplified style?In the simplified style, some parts such as salutation and complimentary close are omitted.The subject line is necessary in simplified style, write the subject in capital letters, but don’t use the word “Subject” or “Re”.(8) Can you describe the main difference between the modified block style and the indentedstyle?The difference between the modified block style and the indented style is: in the modified block style, paragraphs and the inside name and address are not indented.(9) What does “seven Cs” refer to?“Seven Cs”refers to correctness, courtesy, consideration, completeness, clarity, conciseness, and concreteness(10) Which principle do you think is the most important principle in business letter writing?Why?(Omitted.)UNIT TWOTelegrams and TelexExercises1. Complete the following sentences by translating the part in Chinese intoEnglish.(1) L/C60205 PLSCANCEL INSURANCE TERMS BECAUSE ORDER FINALIZED______ (船上交货价) AW AITING AMENDMENT BYCABLE(2) WINDOWGLASS PRICE ACCEPTABLE WILLORDER PROVIDED _______ （运送货物）ENDOFMAY PLSREPL Y BYCABLE(3) LOTUS BICYCLE 1000SETS SHIPPED SSTSINDAO _______ (价值)STG25000 HA VE DRAWN ON YOU SIGHT THROUGH BANKCHINA(4) ORDR-256 GOODS ______ (收到) QUTY FOUND INFERIOR REINSPCTN CTFCTCOPY HZ B SENT PLSCOMPNST(5) ORDER ACPTBL SBJCT ______ (信用证) RCVD BY JUNE 15TH2. Read the following sentences and try to find out the mistakes and make corrections. There is one mistake in each sentence.(1) L/C4578 AMENDED ACCORDINGL Y ENDEA VOUR SHIPPINGENDOFTHEMONTH.(2) YC20TH W ATCH PRICE ACCEPTED L/C ISOPENING.(3) YR OFFER ACPTBL(4) PRC QUOTD PLS ACCEPT(5) GDS ARESHIPPED N WL ARIV YR PT NXT SAT3. Translate the following sentences.Part I Translate the following sentences into English.(1) 信用证XY7865 无直轮建议改证允许转船。
外贸英语函电——第五版(尹小莹)课后答案详解(翻译、课上例句、单词)
外贸英语函电——第五版（尹小莹）课后答案详解（翻译、课上例句、单词）Unit 2(1)我公司是该地区电子产品的主要进口商之一，我们借此机会与贵方接洽，希望与贵方建立贸易关系。
We are one of the leading importers dealing in electronic products in the area, and take this opportunity to approach you in the hope of establishing business relations.(2) 我公司经营机械设备的进出口业务已多年，我们的产品在许多国家享有盛誉。
We have been engaged in handling importing and exporting of machinery and equipment for many years, and our products have enjoyed great popularity in many countries.(2)承我国驻北京大使馆商务参赞处介绍，得知你公司的姓名、地址。
We owe your nam e and address to the Commercial Counselor’s office of our Embassy in Beijing.(4) 我们了解到你们是日用化学品制造商。
我们有一客户想要购买贵国化妆品，如能立即航寄目前所能供之货的目录及价格表，我们将不胜感激。
We are given to understand that you are a manufacturer of daily chemicals. One of our clients intends to buy cosmetics from your country. We will appreciate it highly if you can airmail the catalogue and the price list of your products available at present.(5) 有关我们的资信情况，请向中国银行上海分行查询。
外贸英语函电课后题答案
Unit 1一、英译汉1.It was a pleasure to receive your letter of 2nd and to learn that you are making plans for your Mr.Chadwik to visit our country in October.有幸收到阁下5月2日来函，得悉阁下正计划安排维克先生于10月访问我国。
2.If Mr.Mike so wishes we can also introduce him to some of our sister corporations with whom you may like to do business.要是迈克先生想同我们兄弟公司洽谈业务，我们也可为他引见。
3.Please let us know the time of your arrival. We will then arrange to meet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel.请告诉我们你到达的时间，届时安排去机场迎接并驾车送你到宾馆。
4.We used to import machines from England but now we wish to establish business relations with you.我们过去通常从英国进口机器，但现在想同你们建立业务关系。
5.I am making for Mr.Brown to have a discussion with Director Wang.我即将安排布朗先生和我公司的王经理会谈。
6.It gives us a great pleasure to introduce to you by this letter Mr.Ma,a manager of HongKong Huarun company.我们十分高兴地通过刺心向你介绍香港华润公司的马经理。
外贸函电翻译参考答案
Lesson 21. We avail ourselves of this opportunity to introduce to you as a foreign-invested corporation specializing in arts and crafts.2. We want to acquaint ourselves with the supply position of steel products。
3 We are enclosing a cope of pricelist.4.We have 28 distributors across the world.5. We are one of the leading exporters of Chinese industrial products and are desirous of entering into business relations you.Lesson 31.We are a dealer in Egypt.。
2. I have?2 years of?follow-up purchase orders and shipping experience3. We have pictures of sports shoes selling well in UK.4. We are sending some samples and brochures under separate cover for your reference.5. We are interested in the electric appliance in your sample. Please kindly send your quotations to us.6. We’d like to inform that you’ll find our new products are at Stand 16.Lesson 41. We are looking for a reliable supplier who can provide us the laptop.2. I would like to buy computers and computer parts. Please send mea detailed pricelist with min. Order and shipping costs.3 Regarding the model we attached here, our target price is USD9.5 for our market.4. We allow you a discount of 3% for quantity over 1000 pieces of the offered item.5. As regards our financial standing, please refer to the Bank of China, Shanghai Branch.Lesson 51. Please quote in USD CIF London for 1000 sets of bed sheets.2. The attached price list will provide you with the concrete information of the models you are most interested in.3. Please kindly inform the quotations and payment terms for the following items.4. Our company wants to enquire for the 500 sets of your Model No. 277 washing machine.5. If your prices are competitive, we will place large orders with you. Lesson 61. We approach you for the export of chemicals.2. As to the can foods, we advise you to contact directly Tianjin Foods Import and Export Co.3. We shall appreciate it very much if you could inform the financial and credit status of the above company.4. Please refer to Bank of China, Beijing Branch or China International Commercial Bank for the business standing of our company.5. Any information you may obtain will be treated as confidential. Lesson 71. The confirmation sample remains valid for two years.2. Our company intends to import silver products from your company. Pls send us sample pricelist.3. We have received your samples with thanks.4. We will refund the charge upon receipt of your order.5. Pls confirm the enclosed sample brochure.Lesson 81. The illustrated catalog and sample have been sent by DHL. The courier No. is QD1234.2. The samples are free, but the customer must bear the freight cost according to the company policy.3. The products you make should be in complete compliance with our enclosed picture.4. We will send samples immediately when the standard freight of USD70 reaches our account of HSBC, or we get your DHL or UPS account.5. It is a heavy burden for our factory to send out free samples in large quantities. We are forced to ask you to share the cost with us. Lesson 101. At your request, we make the quotation for the following goods, subject to our final confirmation.2. We’ve learned that there is a heavy demand for EVA suitcases in your market. We hereby enclosed our NO. 555 quotation sheet for your reference.3. We are offering for our jasmine tea, RMB1,125 per KG CIF Kobe with next-week shipment.4. Thanks for your inquiry for Galvanized iron Sheet. We make the following quotations and look forward to your orders.5. This offer is subject to your reply before the goods being unsold. Lesson 111. We’d like to trade with you, but regret that we cannot reduce the prices to what you expected. They have been our lowest prices after our accurate calculation of all the costs.2. After careful investigation of our market situation, we have to makea reduction of 10% in order to meet the fierce competition. Otherwise, there’s no possibility of transactions.3. We regret to inform you that the quotation you made for the plastic bags is out of line with our local market level.4. Our counteroffer for the captioned goods is USD125, subject to your reply reaching us before noon of Wednesday of our time.5. We are pleased to enclose the PI in triplicate for 1000 SETS of bicycles of the following specification. Please telephone us to prepare the goods upon receipt of the import license.Lesson 141. Attached is the label for your reference.2. Now our stocks are running down quickly. The maximum we can offer is 200 metric tons.3. We can only accept delivery in March owing to the heavy commitments the manufacturer has got.4. The products for delivery by the end of this year have all been sold out, due to too many orders.5. We are pleased to confirm ordering with you for 1000 cases of Tomato Paste with October shipment.Lesson 151. After our recent exchange of faxes, we are pleased to put througha transaction for 10 metric tons of dry red chilli.2. If there’s no problem, we hope you could countersign and return one copy S/C for our file.3. Please rest assured that there will be no further delay for the shipment of the goods.4. We have opened through Bank of China, Tokyo Branch the L/C No. 1758 in your favor on 15th.5. We are pleased to inform you that we have booked your order No. 111 for 5000 Canon Digital Cameras.Lesson 16we can not accept your T/T request, our usual practice, in view of the small amount of this order, as an exception, one half of the payment will be paid by T/T, and the other half by CAD.Lesson 171. We agree to be paid by D/P at sight instead of sight L/C for our future business.2. We accept confirmed, irrevocable L/C payable against sight draft, instead of T/T.3. In view of the huge amount of the order and the fluctuation of the international currency market, we cannot accept the payment terms other than L/C.4. In view of our long-term friendly business relationship, we exceptionally accept L/C negotiable at 60 days’ sight.5. We will transfer the full payment when the goods are ready and shipping space is booked, so as to save the high expense on issuing the L/C.Lesson 181. At your request we exceptionally accept the payment terms by D/P at sight. But it cannot be regarded as a precedent for future transactions.2. Due to the small quantity of the order, we propose the payment terms by D/P to simplify the procedure.3. We agree to accept D/P at sight in view of your current tough situation.4. As special accommodation, we accept your proposal to be paid by D/P at sight. But it cannot be regarded as a future precedent.5. In view of our long-term friendly relationship, we comply with your request, 50% to be paid by L/C and the balance by D/P at sight. Lesson 19Please countersign and return one copy for our filesthe L/C in our favorthe L/C stipulations should strictly conform to the terms of the contractavoid any future amendmentYou may rest assured that we will make shipmentLesson 201. The goods are ready for dispatch. Please establish the covering L/C. We will make shipment upon receipt of the L/C.2. It is necessary that all the L/C stipulations should be in exact accordance with the terms of the contract, so as to avoid any unnecessary amendments.3. After examining the L/C carefully, we regret to find some stipulations are not in conformity with the terms in the contract.4. We hope to get your kind cooperation in the effect, and look forward to the L/C amendment from your banker.5. In the L/C we received, the payment is made by draft at 30 days’ sight. But according to the contract it should be made at sight. Please amend the L/C accordingly.6. The date of delivery is approaching. Please amend the L/C as requested ASAP so that we may effect shipment in time. Lesson 211. Please extend the date of shipment and the validity of the L/C to August 31 and September 15 respectively to facilitate us to make shipment.2. After checking the stipulations in the L/C, we regret to find that the L/C calls for shipment in October. But the contract stipulates for the shipment in November. Please extend the time of shipment and negotiation to November 30 and December 15 respectively.3. As to L/C No. 689, we have instructed the issuing bank to extend the date of shipment and the validity of the L/C to September 30 and October 15 respectively.4. According to the clauses of L/C No. 308, we have presented full set of clean on board Bill of Lading and other documents to Bank of China, Fuzhou branch.5. As the date of shipment in the L/C is the same as the validity date of the L/C, please extend the validity of the L/C by 15 days more according to the stipulations of UCP 600.6. As there is no direct vessel this month, we ask to extend the validity of the L/C to May 31.Lesson 221. The barcode should be attached on the hand tag and the upper right of the polybag.2. We want the blouses to be packed each in a polybag, 12 dozen toa carton lined with waterproof paper.3. We can meet your special requirements for packing but the extra packing charges should be borne by you.4. As suggested, we have improved our inner packing to meet the customers’ demand in your market.5. No warning marks are required in the wooden case.Lesson 231. Please mark our initials ABC in a diamond, under which the port of destination and our order number should be stenciled or printed.2. Shirts packed in plastic-lined cartons are not so susceptible to damage by moisture as those packed in wooden cases.3. 12 pairs are packed into a carton. The carton stickers should be attached on the side with main marks. The supplier information is as follows.4. Please make sure that cases are marked “Fragile” and “Handle With Care”.5. After examining, we find that 10 bags are packed without 5-ply strong paper bags, which are not in conformity with the stipulations in the contact, resulting in the damage in transit.6. The magnetic tapes should be packed in the polybag and sealed tightly with adhesive tape.Lesson 241. We must make it clear that with the different packing material, the packing expenses will be different.2. The tea should be packed in international standard tea boxes, 24 boxes on a pallet, 10 pallets in an FCL container.3. All PO’s must be loaded separately. No mixing of PO’s within a container is permitted.4. Considering the fragile goods and the expensive cost of packing, please use durable packing and economical packing.5. The greatest care must be given to packing and crating, as any damage in transit would cause us heavy losses.Lesson 25II. Complete the following sentences in English:1. covering the readiness of our goods under Order No. 4832. contact our forwarder ----- MAERSK for shipment3. Booking, 14 days prior to shipping to ensure the shipping space4. full quantity of the merchandise which，which has been packed and sealed into the container5. in accordance with the stipulations set forth in L/C No. KH40483NR III. Translate the following sentences into English:1. 70% of the goods under Order No. 2048 will be shipped in November, and the rest in December.2. Due to the insufficient shipping space, the 10,000 metric tons of soya beans can’t be fully shipped in October. Please ame nd the L/C, allowing partial shipments.3. As you desire earlier delivery, you have to bear the extra freight.4. As our traditional Spring Festival is approaching, it will get harder to book shipping space. Please send shipping instructions at the earliest, so that we can book space earlier.5. We are effecting shipment soon. The forwarder is the same as the one for last shipment. But we hope you could find another shipping company with lower quotations.Lesson 261. ship the goods with the first available ship next month2. Because the goods will be transshipped at Hong Kong3. the shipment should be made in March or April4. to delay shipment5. take delivery of the goods, arrive at your portLesson 27Dear Sirs,Recently we have 20 cases of chinaware shipped to Rotterdam from Hong Kong. The measurement of each packing case is 5x5x4feet, with a gross of 250 kgs per case.Please kindly inform the detailed information like the freight cost, ETD, ETA etc. We learn that S.S. Star will depart on Aug. 10. But we expect the shipment with an earlier shipping date.Looking forward to your early reply.Best Regards,Lesson 281. You should effect the insurance since the transaction is concluded on FOB basis.2. For transactions concluded on CIF basis, we usually cover the insurance against All Risks for 110% of the full invoice value.3. As the goods is not fragile with less possibility of damage in transit, it is enough to effect insurance against FPA.4. Risk of breakage is a kind of additional risks and extra premium will be charged.5. The premiums vary with the different insurance coverage. If any additional risks are added, extra premium will be borne by the buyer. Lesson 29II. Fill in the blanks in their proper forms with the words or phrases given below:1. cover insurance against All Risks2. submit an insurance claim3. cover the insurance for 110% of the invoice value4.The goods are insured with our company5. compensate for6. arranged insurance on your behalf7. covered the insurance at invoice value plus 10%8. issue an All Risks policyIII. Translate the following letter into Chinese:Dear Jane,我们确认收到了您昨天的电邮，要求我们为第304号订单投保发票价值的130%。
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(1)我公司是该地区电子产品的主要进口商之一，我们借此机会与贵方接洽，希望与贵方建立贸易关系。
We are one of the leading importers dealing in electronic products in the area, and take this opportunity to approach you in the hope of establishing business relations.(2) 我公司经营机械设备的进出口业务已多年，我们的产品在许多国家享有盛誉。
We have been engaged in handling importing and exporting of machinery and equipment for many years, and our products have enjoyed great popularity in many countries.(2)承我国驻北京大使馆商务参赞处介绍，得知你公司的姓名、地址。
We owe your name and address to the Commercial Coun selor’s office of our Embassy in Beijing.(4) 我们了解到你们是日用化学品制造商。
我们有一客户想要购买贵国化妆品，如能立即航寄目前所能供之货的目录及价格表，我们将不胜感激。
We are given to understand that you are a manufacturer of daily chemicals. One of our clients intends to buy cosmetics from your country. We will appreciate it highly if you can airmail the catalogue and the price list of your products available at present.(5) 有关我们的资信情况，请向中国银行上海分行查询。
For our credit standing, please refer to the Bank of China, Shanghai Branch.Unit 31. 请报你方最优惠的上海到岸价，包括我方3%佣金。
Pease quote us your best price CIF Shanghai, inclusive of our 3% commission.2. 如果你方价格有竞争力的话，我们打算订购30万码棉布。
Should your price be found competitive, we intend to place with you an order for 300,000 yards of Cotton Cloth.3. 我方有一家客户对贵国琴岛海尔电冰箱感兴趣，请电开400台伦敦到岸价4月船期的报盘。
One of our customers is now interested in the Qingdao Haier Refrigerator made in your country. Please offer CIF London for 400 sets to be delivered in April.4. 为了方便你方了解我方的产品，我们立即航寄样品数量分。
To enable you to have a better understanding of our products, we are sending you by air 5 copies of our catalogue and 2 sample books.5. 为答复你方4月28日询价，随函寄去我方最新价目单以供参考。
In reply to your enquiry dated April 28, we are now sending you our latest price list for your reference.Unit 4(1). 我们正在仔细研究你方报盘，希望将此盘保留到月底有效。
.We are studying the offer and hope that it will keep open till the end of the month(2). 我方的产品质量好，价格合理因此相信贵方能大量订货。
We believe that you will place a large order with us owing to the high quality and reasonable price of our products.(3). 如果你方能订购500打或5000打以上，我们将给与10%的折扣。
We will allow you 10% discount if you purchase 5000 dozens or more.(4). 关于支付条件，我们通常要求保兑的、不可撤销的，凭即期汇票支付的信用证。
As to terms of payment, we often require a confirmed, irrevocable letter of credit payable by draft at sight.(5). 请接受此难得再有的报盘，最近可望有大笔订单自美国方面来，届时将导致价格猛涨。
You are cordially invited to take advantage of this attractive offer. We are anticipating a large order from the United States, and that will cause a sharp rise in price.(6). 如果3月10号之前收到你方订单我方将报5月上旬船期的实盘。
We will send you a firm offer with shipment available in the early May if you order reaches us before March 10.(7). 由于此货供求量甚大，所以该盘有限期不能超过5天。
Because there is a brisk demand for the goods, the offer will be open only for 5 days.(8). 兹报实盘，以我方时间7月10日星期二下午5时以前复到为有效。
We are giving you a firm offer, subject to your reply here by 5 p.m. our time, Tuesday, July 101). 如果你方能给我方5%的佣金，我方将试购500台。
We shall place a trial order with you for 500 sets if you will give us a 5% commission.2). 我们正在执行你方678号订单，请相信我们定将在你方所规定的期限内安排装运。
We are working on your Order No. 678 at present and please believe that we will effect the shipment within the time you stipulated.3) 由于大量承约，许多客户的订货都未发出，因此我们目前只能接受10月船期的订单。
Owing to heavy commitments, many orders haven’t been made, we can only accept orders f or October shipment.4) 因为存货受罄，我们不能接受新订单，但是一旦新货源到来，我们即去电与你方联系。
Our stock is exhausted and we are not in a position to accept fresh orders. However, we will contact you as soon as new supplies are available.5) 该货须分三批装出，每月100吨，从8月份开始。
Shipment should be made during August to October in three lots, with 100 tons each.Unit 61. 品质、数量和重量的异议与索赔：货到目的口岸后，买房如果发现货物品质及/或数据/重量与合同规定不符，除属于保险公司及/或船公司的责任外，买房可以凭双方同意的检验机构出具的检验证明向卖方提出异议，品质异议须于货到目的口岸之日起30天内提出，数量/重量异议须于货到目的口岸之日起15天内提出。
Quality, quantity and weight of objections and claims: goods to the port of destination, the buyer found that the goods if the quality and / or data / weight are not in conformity with the contract, except those which are insurance companies and / or the shipping company's responsibility, the buyer can agree upon by both parties. The inspection agency issued the challenge test to prove to the seller, the quality of opposition to the port of destination in goods within 30 days from the date, quantity / weight of objection to the goods at the destination within 15 days from the date made. Unit 81. 去年12月1日签订的CT345号合同规定，5000公吨棉花今年3月交货，可是迄今为止未听到你方任何有关发货的消息。
我方客户急需此货，务请你方在合同规定的期限内发货。