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外经贸英语函电课后答案 2删减版
Unit two1 你方1994年9月2日来函收到。
我们很高兴告诉你,你所要的商品属于我公司的经营范围。
Your letter of September 2, 1994 has been received. We are glad to inform you that thearticles required by you fall within the scope of our business activities.2 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。
The Bank of China in your city has informed us that you are importers of textiles. Wespecialize in the export of textiles and are willing to enter into business relations with you.3 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In compliance with your request, we are sending you a range of cut samples of our cottonpiece goods. We hope they will arrive in time and be found to your satisfaction.4 你方9月4号来函收到。
承告你们对肉类罐头有兴趣,并考虑试定。
We have received your letter of September 4 informing us that you find our canned meatsatisfactory and that you consider placing a trial order with us.5 按照你方要求,我们附上一套小册子(说明书)连同价格单,供考虑。
外经贸商务英语函电课文翻译及练习答案(L1-L8)
外经贸商务英语函电课文翻译及练习答案(L1-L8)第一篇:外经贸商务英语函电课文翻译及练习答案(L1-L8) Chapter IIEstablishing Business Relations Lesson OneDeveloping Client BaseChinese Version: 敬启者:我方从贸易向导网获悉贵方行名与email地址,并得知你方需求购圆珠笔。
我们在此介绍本公司及产品,以期与你方建立业务关系。
如果你对我们任何产品感兴趣,请告知,我们乐意提供详情。
作为积极的制造商,我们每月都有推出新产品。
如果你们感兴趣,我们乐意定期为你们提供新信息。
谨上Key to ExercisesI.Translate the following expressions into Chinese or vice versa: 1.进出口2.建立业务关系3.想要购买4.贸易向导5.最新设计6.specialize in7.be of interest to8.be on the market9.manufacturer pany profilesII.Fill in each of the following blanks with a proper preposition: 1.in, for2.of, of, to3.into,with,in,of4.from,of, in, with, for, of5.of,ofIII.Fill in the missing words in the following blanks with the first letter given: introduce, range, attach, trust, items, interest, interested, receiving, which, quotationsIV.Translate the following sentences into Chinese: 1.伦敦史密斯有限公司向我们介绍,贵公司是纺织品的主要进口商。
外经贸英语函电与谈判习题与答案(第三版)
确切数量来装运货物。
我们估计上述错误应为笔误,望贵方将信用证作出必要修改后即传真我方 以
便我们能及时交货。
第十课
有关
号售货确认书事宜
遗憾地通知贵方,我们一直到今天才收到贵方 有关上述售货确认书的信用证。
该售货确认书明文规定有关信用证应不迟于 月底到达我处。虽然贵方信用证到
达我方的期限已过,但鉴于我们之间长期的友好关系,我方仍愿意装运贵方的
该公司提供的资信证明人是标准渣打银行卡拉奇分行。烦请贵方能与上述银
第 2 页
行取得联系,以搜集我公司需要的所有有关情况。 诚然 ,我们 将会对 贵方 提供的 一切情 况予以 严格保 密 ,贵方对 此不负 任何
责任。 预谢。
第三课
兹回复贵方 月 日来函。我行已从标准渣打银行卡拉奇分行处得到了有
关你方所需的资料。卡拉奇邮政信箱 号 的
贵方 月 日来函收悉,谢谢。你们在函中提出了上述确认书项下的货物延
误运一事。
我方对此延误诚致歉意,延误主要是由于最近几个月里我们一直忙于处理欧
洲和北美来的大量订单,而这些订单的处理是严格按先后顺序进行的,以致造成贵
第 7 页
方货物装运延误。我们对此深表遗憾。然而,我方很高兴地告知贵方,该货已于
月 日由
我方对进口货物一般采用即期信用证方式进行付款,相信贵方也会欢迎的。 盼早复。
第 3 页
第四课
兹复贵方 月 日关于床单的函询。其中提到所需的样品剪样本、价目单和 目录已另航邮寄。相信贵方所需了解的详情都已包括在内。如果贵方还需其他资 料,敬请告知,我们将尽量满足贵方要求。
贵方提出的即期信用证的付款条件我方可以接受。为确保所订货物能准时按 期装运,请注意务必将信用证在合同规定的装运期前 天开到我处。
《外经贸英语函电》(甘鸿_课后答案
5. We thank you for your Proforma Invoice No. 312 and are now applying for the imjport license. As soon as it is approved, we shall write to you.
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 enter into business relations with you.
2. Under separate cover, we are sending you a range of samples and when you have the chance to examine them, we feel confident that you will agree that the goods are both excellent in quality and very reasonable in price.
3. Enclosed is our Proforma Invoice No. 3419 in duplicate covering 500 Forever Brand Bicycle for shipment during October , 2006.We wish to state that the proforma invoice is vaid until September 1, 2006.
外贸英语函电课后答案
外贸英语函电课后答案EnglishCorrespondence ofBusinessChapter OneBasic Knowledge ofBusinessLetter W ritingSection Nine Exercises练习I。
Translate the following expressions into English:Keys: 1。
Commercial Councellor2、import and export 3.export list4。
enquiry 5、sample6。
pricelist7.catalogue8、ChamberofCommerce9、market price10。
agreement 11。
clients/customers12、modities fair 13、petitive price14、EMP(EuropeanMain ports)15。
dealexclusively16。
manufacturer17。
article number18。
delivery19。
specification 20。
trialorderII. Please improve the followingsentence to them moreidiamoticKeys:1。
We aresendingyou the informationyouasked forin your letter ofJune 4。
2. We have received your letter ofMay 10。
3、Weare pleased to tellyouthat your Order167 was dispatched yesterday.4、Wesentyou this morning our latest catalogue you requested in your letterof May 5。
外经贸英语函电与谈判__课后习题答案
Lesson21. Through the courtesy of Messrs, Freeman Co., we learn that you are one of the leading importers of light industrial products in your country2. We are a state –owned corporation, specializing in the export of metals, and have engaged in this line of business for many years .our products have won favorable comments abroad3. We are desirous of establishing business relations with your corporation so as to c\expand the sales of our products at your end4. The commercial counselor’s office of your e mbassy in china has informed us that you intend to import lathes form china and we and writing to you in the hope that we any establish business relations with you in this line5. We will send you our quotations and samples immediately upon receipt of your specific enquiry6. Please let us know your specific requirement so that we can send you by separate post our catalogue and quotationLesson31. Smith &Co, in Vancouver has written to us that they wish to act as our agent for handicrafts in Canada. They have given us your name as their reference. .we are therefore writing to you with the request that you would obtain for us any information about the company, we thank you in advance.2. We should appreciate it if you could obtain for us all information bouts the financial and credit standing of Messrs, James Neil &co. in London. The reference they have given us is their bank, Hongkong and Shanghai banking corporation.3. Messrs. Armstrong &.smith co. have written to us with the hope to open up business relations with us .before trading with them, we would like to know their credit status and should be pleased to enter into trade relations with your firm but hope that you will provide us with two bank reference so that we my proceed with negotiation of business.4. The firm enquired about in your letter was founded in 1970with a capital of US $100,000 and an annual turnover of US $300,000. It is learned that they had a profit of US$50,000 last year.5. Messrs, William baker &co. you inquired about are a large importer of textiles. The maximum credit we granted to them is 5,000 in the past and they can meet their obligation in time.Lesson 41. Specializing in the import and export of various light industrial products, we are a state-owned corporation and have had business relations with Gordon &company at your end for many years.2. We have learned that you are in a position to export cameras of the latest model RX31.we are therefore writing to you and hope that you will send us a copy of the catalogue .in the meantime, please let us know the lowest price so that we can approach our clients for sales.3. Please be informed that we are one of the largest importers of silk in the world we have been importing this item from Japan and now intend to extend our business to import the same from china4 We hope you will inform us of the main items you can export. It would be better if you could send us a few copies of your export catalogues and cutting samples of various kinds of silk for our choice.5 With regard to your enquiry of the 4th March for spanners, we, first of all, express our regret for not being unable to quote you promptly as our manufactures have to look into the possibility of meeting your special requirement.6 As regards your enquiry for Teases; we are pleased to inform you that the manufacturers have agreed to supply you with 100sets through our repeated effort.Lesson51. We have received your letter of …and wits to quote for elephant brand adjustable wrenches as follows:5’’ at U$6.-per doz.6’’ at U$7. - Per doz.7’’ at U$8.-per doz.The above prices are on CIF Karachi basis, subject to our final confirmation.2. Referring to our offer of the 10th March for Files, we regret to say that so far we have not yet received considerable orders recently, if you consider this item suitable for your need we suggest you place your order immediately; otherwise we cannot assure you of the time of shipment as quoted.3. Since we quoted you last month for Absorbent Gauze we have received quite a lot of orders and now our stock is getting low. If you are interested in this article please let us know at once so as to avoid disappointment4. We regret being unable to accept your counteroffer. Since we quoted you have concluded business with many clients at the price originally quoted. Therefore, if you are still in need of this item please place your order without delay.5. We have received your letter of 18th April and now have pleasure in offering you 20metric tons Iron Nails,1 1/2at US$500per metric ton CIF Nagasaki ex-stock ,other terms being same as before .The above offer is valid subject to your reply reaching here before the 10th May.Lesson 71. The old designs you require is no longer available from stock .we have today sent you a sample of the latest design and if you consider it suitable we are in a position to supply the goods immediately from stock.2. The Hand Bags we offer are all made of the best leather and are available in a wide range of styles and colors to meet the requirement in your area.3. In order to keep our prices as low as possible without affecting the quality of our products, we have been looking into new methods of production. If you could take into consideration the quality of our products we are confident that you will find our quoted prices not excessive at all.4. Considering the long business relations between us, we have decided to grant you a 5% discount on an order over 1,000 pairs .we make this concession because we wish to open up business with you and lay a foundation for future business.5. Our portable typewriter is made of light hard alloy, being convenient in carrying and durable in useLesson81. You are probably aware that there is urgent demand for the goods on our market .we deem it necessary to stress that the goods should be shipped on time. Any delay in shipment on your part will be detrimental to the future business between us.2. Enclosed please find a trial order for 300 Bicycles. If the quality of your products proves to be satisfactory to us we will place large orders.3. We are satisfied with the result of the negotiation held in Shanghai .Enclosed we are sending you our order NO.97 for 500 Alarm Clocks for trial sales on our market .we are confident that you will execute this order carefully.4. We have received your letter of the 10th August, enclosing S/C No.90SP-5861 in duplicate against our order No.100 for 500 sets of Sewing Machines. Attached hereto is a copy of the said sales Confirmation, duly countersigned. Please find it in order.Lesson 91. We very much regret that we cannot agree to make payment before shipment.2. For this transaction we exceptionally agree to make payment by L/C but for future transitions, we would ask for more favorable payment terms, I .e, D/P.3. Owing to the high expense for the opening of L/C here, we suggest that after shipment, you draw on us a sightdraft for collection through your bank against the shipping documents. We assure you that as soon as the draft is presented we will make payment.4. While thanking you for your order for 50reams of glass paper, we regret being unable to agree to payment by D/A as it is our usual practice to accept payment by L/C only and you cannot be regarded as an exception5. In view of the long business relations between us, we will, as an exception, accept payment terms by D/P 30 days for your present trial order and hope you will accept our terms.6. We ask for payment by confirmed, irrevocable letter of credit in our favor, available by draft at sight, reaching us one month ahead of the stipulated time of shipment, remaining valid for negotiation in China until the 15th day after the time of shipment, and allowing transshipment and partial shipmentsLesson111. Please pay special attention to the packing as otherwise the goods may be damaged in the course of transport.2. The packing must be in line with local market preference.3. It would be better if small packing is available4. We will change you for the designated packing as it calls for extra labor and expense.5. We have conveyed your opinion about the packing to the manufactures and they agree to adopt your suggestion for your next shipment.6.There is the picture of the goods on our polythene bag and cardboard box and it will help the customers see what they are buying7.Our export Towels are packed in cardboard boxes of half a dozen each, in one color. If you would like to have Towels assorted in two on more colors in one box you have to bear the extra cost. Every 10dozen is packed in a carton.8.We wonder if you could pack the goods according to our requirements ,I ,e .each Bath Towel in a polythene bag, 6pieces in different colors to cardboard box and every 10cardboard boxes to carton with two hoops outside. Lesson 二课1 英语伦敦FREEMAN公司把贵公司介绍给了我们,认为贵方会成为中国棉布的购买者.由于我公司经营该类产品,因此希望能尽快与贵公司建立业务关系。
徐美荣外贸英语函电(第二版)课后练习参考答案完整版
外贸英语函电课后练习参考答案(中英文对照版)名词解释二、Establish business relations建立商务关系Import进口Export出口Importer进口商Exporter出口商Commercial counsellor’s office商务参赞处Chamber of commerce商会Credit standing资讯状况三、Inquiries询价First inquiry初次询价General inquiry一般询价Specific inquiry具体询价Commission佣金Delivery交货Effect delivery装运All necessary information所有必要的信息Delivery date装运期四、Quote报价Offer报盘Voluntary offer主动报盘Free offer虚盘(自由报盘)Firm offer实盘Pro forma invoice形式发票Import licence进口许可证Catalogue目录Under cover随函附上Supply from stock供现货五、Counteroffer还盘Be on the high side偏高Regret遗憾Be in line with与。
相符Reduce减少、降低Make a reduction ofThe prevailing market行市六、Accept接受Acceptance接受Confirmation of order订单的确认Sales contract销售合同Purchase contract购买合同Sales confirmation销售确认书Purchase confirmation供货确认书Sign签名Signature签名Counter-signature会签七、Payment terms支付条款Modes of payment支付方式Remittance汇付Telegraphic transfer (T/T)电汇Mail transfer (M/T)信汇Demand draft (D/D)票汇Collection托收Documents against payment (D/P)付款交单Documents against acceptance (D/A)承兑交单八、Kinds of L/C信用证种类Sight L/C即期信用证Term L/C远期信用证Establish L/C开立信用证Amendment to the L/C修改信用证Extension of the L/C展延信用证Check the L/C检查信用证With the terms of contract按合同九、Pack包装Packing requirements包装要求Shipping instructions装运指示Shipping marks唛头Shipping advice装运通知Modes of transportation运输方式Time of shipment装运期Destination目的地Partial shipment分批装运Transshipment转运十、Insurance保险Risk风险Average海损Cover投保Coverage承保范围Open policy预约保单Premium保险费翻译:Chapter 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。
外贸英语函电课后答案
外贸英语函电课后答案【篇一:外贸英语函电【课后答案】】port and export 3.export list 4.enquiry5.sample6. price list7.catalogue8. chamber of commerce9. market price10. agreement11.clients/customers12. commodities fair 13. competitive price14. emp(european main ports)15. deal exclusively16. manufacturer 17. article number18. delivery 19. specification 20. trial order 1. we are sending you the information you asked for in your letter of june 4.2. we have received your letter of may 10.3. we are pleased to tell you that your order 167 was dispatched yesterday.4. we sent you this morning our latest catalogue you requested in your letter of may5.5. we hope you will consider our proposals.6. we hope to hear from you soon.7. you informed us in your letter that you could not offer us gallnuts as they were out of stock.8. in reply to your letter of the 23rd last month, we are pleased to confirm the following order.9. please take note of the lot number of bales so that theparcel may not be mixed up on landing.10. samples will be sent and offer made upon receipt of your specific enquiry.11. in reply to your letter 23rd may, we regret to inform youthat we are now not in a position tooffer you the quantity as required.12. thank you for your quotation dated september 5, 2007. we intend to place a trial order withyou.13. you will no doubt open the relevant l/c at the end of may.14. we feel sure that you will be entirely satisfied.15. will you please send us your latest catalogue and pricelist?16. we wish you could effect insurance on the goods with picc.17. please send me a copy of the agreement.18. your products are not up to our standard.19. i regret i cannot agree to your suggestions.20. we have semimonthly direct sailings from hong kong tosan francisco.a.b. c.mr. hey taylorlondon city bank mr. john smith150 bench street12 queen street 16 front streetlondon, e. c. 3 london, e.c.5 liverpool l6 3fyenglandenglandshanghai light industrial products corp.11 jiefang roadshanghaitel: 021—43715589oct.28, 2008the pacific trading inc.87 broadway st.new york, ny10408dear sirs,thank you for your interest in our products. in reply to your request, we enclose our illustrated catalogue and a pricelist showing details of our products.we look forward to hearing from you.yours truly,(signed)wang xiangmanagerencl: as stated. 可以说没有客户,就没有业务,与潜在客户建立业务关系不仅对于新成立的公司很重要,对于那些想要扩大业务范围,增加营业额的公司来说,同样很重要。
外贸函电课后练习答案.docx
Unit 1A.1. Dear Madam or Sir:Yours faithfully,2. HKS/sh3. Mr. McDonaldTitanic Cement Inc.200 Lincoln Ave.New York, N.. Y. 10009USADear Mr. McDonald:Subject: L/C No. ND308B.1. Dear JohnYours2.Dear Mr. WangSincerely yoursUnit 2A.1.我们经营的商品包括本国一流拖拉机厂的产品,因此我们有良好条件就贵方提出的商品,向贵方客户提供质量最可靠的商品。
2. 我方希望贵公司能寄来一些贵方有意出售商品的详细信息及价目表。
可能的话,也请寄些样品供我方市场调查之用。
3.我们是一家国营企业,专营轻工产品,愿意与贵公司建立业务关系。
4.我们与本地所有大型家具经销商都有广泛的联系,并确信如果你方发盘价格具有竞争力的话,我们会大量提供中国商品。
5.我们充分意识到贵方为我们所做的友好服务,谨表最诚挚的谢意。
6.关于我们的财力,贵方可以咨询美国花旗银行,相信他们会给你们提供贵方所需的任何有关我方的信息。
7.为使贵方对我各种型号的打印机有一初步的了解,现航寄我方目录和一些样品,供贵方参考。
8.我们是一家组织严密、经验丰富、在全世界经营出口贸易的贸易公司。
现随函附寄一份本公司进出口项目表,供贵方参考。
9.以上情况乃属保密,仅供参考。
10.该公司创建于1984年,有着很好的商业信誉和营业额。
B.1.Our Rising Sun Brand of electric and electronic products has been awarded the gold prize by our state and won great popularity in markets at home and abroad.2. As this item falls within the scope of our business activities, we shall be pleased to enter into direct business relations with you at an early date.3.Specializing in the import of textiles, we wish to express our desire to trade with you in this line.4. The garments on display at the fair were attractive; their fashionable styles, in particular, interested the visitors very much.5. We should be glad to hear at your earliest convenience the terms and conditions you are prepared to supply.6. We have been in the import and export business for over thirty years and have extensive contacts (connections) throughout Northern China.7. You should have no trouble getting the loan if your credit is sound.8. The suggestion is made in the interest of all parties concerned.9. We believe, with joint efforts, business between us will be developed to our mutual benefit.10. Considering their financial standing and credit status, we deem it rather wise for you to refrain from having relations with that company.UNIT 3A.1. 我方经由纽约商业联合会得知贵公司的名称和地址。
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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1. Through the courtesy of Messrs, Freeman Co., we learn that you are one of the leading importers of light industrial products in your country我公司系一国营2. We are a state –owned corporation, specializing in the export of metals, and have engaged in this line of business for many years .our products have won favorable comments abroad3. We are desirous of establishing business relations with your corporation so as to c\expand the sales of our products at your end4. The c ommercial counselor’s office of your embassy in china has informed us that you intend to import lathes form china and we and writing to you in the hope that we any establish business relations with you in this line5. We will send you our quotations and samples immediately upon receipt of your specific enquiry6. Please let us know your specific requirement so that we can send you by separate post our catalogue and quotationLesson31. Smith &Co, in Vancouver has written to us that they wish to act as our agent for handicrafts in Canada. They have given us your name as their reference. .we are therefore writing to you with the request that you would obtain for us any information about the company, we thank you in advance.2. We should appreciate it if you could obtain for us all information bouts the financial and credit standing of Messrs, James Neil &co. in London. The reference they have given us is their bank, Hongkong and Shanghai banking corporation.3. Messrs. Armstrong &.smith co. have written to us with the hope to open up business relations with us .before trading with them, we would like to know their credit status and should be pleased to enter into trade relations with your firm but hope that you will provide us with two bank reference so that we my proceed with negotiation of business.4. The firm enquired about in your letter was founded in 1970with a capital of US $100,000 and an annual turnover of US $300,000. It is learned that they had a profit of US$50,000 last year.5. Messrs, William baker &co. you inquired about are a large importer of textiles. The maximum credit we granted to them is 5,000 in the past and they can meet their obligation in time. Lesson 41. Specializing in the import and export of various light industrial products, we are a state-owned corporation and have had business relations with Gordon &company at your end for many years.2. We have learned that you are in a position to export cameras of the latest model RX31.we are therefore writing to you and hope that you will send us a copy of the catalogue .in the meantime, please let us know the lowest price so that we can approach our clients for sales.3. Please be informed that we are one of the largest importers of silk in the world we have been importing this item from Japan and now intend to extend our business to import the same from china4 We hope you will inform us of the main items you can export. It would be better if you could send us a few copies of your export catalogues and cutting samples of various kinds of silk for our5 With regard to your enquiry of the 4th March for spanners, we, first of all, express our regret for not being unable to quote you promptly as our manufactures have to look into the possibility of meeting your special requirement.6 As regards your enquiry for Teases; we are pleased to inform you that the manufacturers have agreed to supply you with 100sets through our repeated effort.Lesson51. We have received your letter of …and wits to quote for elephant brand adjustable wre nches as follows:5’’ at U$6.-per doz.6’’ at U$7. - Per doz.7’’ at U$8.-per doz.The above prices are on CIF Karachi basis, subject to our final confirmation.2. Referring to our offer of the 10th March for Files, we regret to say that so far we have not yet received considerable orders recently, if you consider this item suitable for your need we suggest you place your order immediately; otherwise we cannot assure you of the time of shipment as quoted.3. Since we quoted you last month for Absorbent Gauze we have received quite a lot of orders and now our stock is getting low. If you are interested in this article please let us know at once so as to avoid disappointment4. We regret being unable to accept your counteroffer. Since we quoted you have concluded business with many clients at the price originally quoted. Therefore, if you are still in need of this item please place your order without delay.5. We have received your letter of 18th April and now have pleasure in offering you 20metric tons Iron Nails,1 1/2at US$500per metric ton CIF Nagasaki ex-stock ,other terms being same as before .The above offer is valid subject to your reply reaching here before the 10th May.Lesson 71. The old designs you require is no longer available from stock .we have today sent you a sample of the latest design and if you consider it suitable we are in a position to supply the goods immediately from stock.2. The Hand Bags we offer are all made of the best leather and are available in a wide range of styles and colors to meet the requirement in your area.3. In order to keep our prices as low as possible without affecting the quality of our products, we have been looking into new methods of production. If you could take into consideration the quality of our products we are confident that you will find our quoted prices not excessive at all.4. Considering the long business relations between us, we have decided to grant you a 5% discount on an order over 1,000 pairs .we make this concession because we wish to open up business with you and lay a foundation for future business.5. Our portable typewriter is made of light hard alloy, being convenient in carrying and durable in useLesson81. You are probably aware that there is urgent demand for the goods on our market .we deem it necessary to stress that the goods should be shipped on time. Any delay in shipment on your part will be detrimental to the future business between us.2. Enclosed please find a trial order for 300 Bicycles. If the quality of your products proves to be satisfactory to us we will place large orders.3. We are satisfied with the result of the negotiation held in Shanghai .Enclosed we are sending you our order NO.97 for 500 Alarm Clocks for trial sales on our market .we are confident that you will execute this order carefully.4. We have received your letter of the 10th August, enclosing S/C No.90SP-5861 in duplicate against our order No.100 for 500 sets of Sewing Machines. Attached hereto is a copy of the said sales Confirmation, duly countersigned. Please find it in order.Lesson 91. We very much regret that we cannot agree to make payment before shipment.非常抱歉,我们不能同意在装运前付款。
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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。
外贸英语函电课后答案
Unit 21.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.3.承我国驻北京大使馆商务参赞处介绍,得知你公司的名称、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 intends to buy cosmetics from your country. We will appreciate it highly if you airmail the catalogue and price list of the goods 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。
外经贸英语函电答案
Unit Two P24 1) 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.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 enter into business relations with you.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. 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. 5) As requested, we enclose a range of pamphlets together with our price lists for your reference. If any of the items listed meets your interest, please inform us of your specific requirements. On receipt of your enquiry, we shall forward you quotations without delay. 6) Your firm has been recommended to us by your Embassy in China as a buyers of Chinese canned goods. We wish to inform you that we specialize in this line and hope to enter into trade relations with you on the basis of equality and mutual benefit. 7) To give you a general idea of the products we handle, we enclose a complete set of leaflets showing specifications and means of packing. 8) Prior to shipment, our goods will be tested and inspected by the Shanghai Commodity Inspection Bureau, who will provide the necessary certificates in regard to the quality and quantity of the shipment.Unit Three p37 IV 1. The firm with whom we intend to deal has referred us to you for particulars respecting their business standing and trustworthiness. 2. We should be most grateful if you would furnish us with your opinion on the financial status and reliability of the above company. 3. As far as we know, their financial standing is sound. 4. The firm you inquire about is one of the most reliable importers in our district and has for many years enjoyed a good reputation among the traders. 5. The …bank of your city will give you any information you may require concerning our credit standing as well as our manner of doing business. 6. Any information you may be able to pass on to us will be treated as confidential. 7. We advise you to proceed with every possible caution in dealing with the firm in question. 8. They are a firm of high reputation and have large financial reserves. 9. They are enjoying a good reputation in the business circles for their punctuality in meeting obligations. Dear Sirs Recently we have received an order for our goods to the value of £1,600 from a new customer William Baker & Sons. As we have not done any business with them in the past, we would like to know if you could provide us with any information concerning their financial and credit status. Enclosed please find the address of the above firm. You may rest assured that any information you may provide will be treated as strictly confidential. Your early reply is awaited.Unit Four p48 1. We learn from A.B.C. Company .of New York that you are expecting Ny lon bed-sheets and pillow-cases. There is a steady demand here for the above-mentioned commodities of high quality at moderate Prices. 2. Under separate cover, we are sending you a range of samples and when you have the chance to examine them, we feel confident that you will agree that the goods are both excellent in quality and very reasonable in price.3. We have received your enquiry of 14th May and learn of your interest in our hand-made artificial leather gloves. We are enclosing our illustrated catalogue and price list giving thedetails you ask for. 4. The enclosed price list and illustrated catalogue will give you details of the model in which you are especially interested. P49 VI 缺Unit Five p60 III 1.A proforma invoice is an invoice sent to the buyer for form’s sake. It is usually used to enable the buyer to apply for a necessary import license. 2.Sometimes a proforma invoice serves as a formal quotation or a price list, and the prices mentioned therein are usually subject to the final confirmation of the seller, unless otherwise stated. 3. Enclosed is our Proforma Invoice No. 3419 in duplicate covering 500 Forever Brand Bicycle for shipment during October , 2006.We wish to state that the proforma invoice is vaid until September 1, 2006. 4. According to your request, a proforma invoice in quadruplicate for our Canned Fruit is enclosed for your applying for an import license. 5. We thank you for your Proforma Invoice No. 312 and are now applying for the imjport license. As soon as it is approved, we shall write to you.6. Attached to this letter is our Proforma Invoice No. 1002 in duplicate covering 50,000 yard polin. We wish to draw your Your attention to the fact that the price quoted by us is subject to your acceptance before October 30, 2006, the reason being that many other buyers are also interested in our supplies.7. In order to enable you to apply for the necessary import license we are sending you proforma Invoice No. 234 vintriplicate, please note that if there is any change in price or delivery, er shall keep you informed.Unit Seven P118 1.We confirm having cabled you a firm offer for the following goods, subject to your reply reaching us by September 20. 2. We have learnt that there is a good demand for walnuts in your market, and take this opportunity of enclosing our Quotation Sheet No. 6868 for your consideration. 3. In reply to your cable of 3rd June, which asked us to make an offer for our blanket No. 33, we wish to confirm our cable dispatched on June 6 offering you without engagement the following: 4. While we thank you for your letter dated July 9, we find it very regrettable to point out that your prices appear to be on the high side and that there is no possibility of business.Unit Eight p130 1. Under separate cover, we have airmailed samples of our new articles for your reference. These new articles are moderate in price and excellent in quality. We think it will be to your advantage to push sales of them at an early date. 2. Since the required articles are not available, we would like to recommend the undermentioned products which can be supplied from stock for prompt shipment. This recommendation is made in the interest of both parties. 3. While thanking you for your letter Nov. 15 concerning electric fan Art. 2112, we regret being unable to promote sales as your price is too high to interest buyers to make a counter-offer. 5. With a view to support your sales, we have specially prepared some samples of our polin together with a price list, which are enclosed for your consideration. Owing to its superior quality and reasonable price, our polin has met with a warm reception and quick sale in most European countries. We think it is to your advantage to buy this item for sale in your market.Unit Nine p147 Dear Sirs We thank you for your order of September 10 for brown serge, but regret being unable to entertain it because since we offered you on August 15, theprice has risen considerably. We ourselves even could hardly replenish our stock at the price quoted you previously. It is hoped that you will understand the position we are facing. May we inform you that the ruling price for the article on your order is now at US $ 1.05 per yard FOB Shanghai. However, in order to finalize this first transaction between us, we are prepared to allow you a 2% discount on the above rate. We sincerely recommend you to accept our proposal as our stocks are getting lower day by day, and we are afr aid we shall be unable to meet your requirements if you fail to let us to have your confirmation by return. We look forward with pleasure to receiving your reply. Yours faithfullyUnit 10 p163 1.Please note that payment is to be made by confirmed, irrevocable L/ C allowing partial shipments and transhipment, available by draft at sight. 2. Our usual mode of payment Is by confirmed, irrevocable L/ C, available by draft at sight for the full amount of the invoice value to be established in our favor through a bank acceptable to us. 3. It has been our usual practice to do business with payment by D/P at sight instead of by L/C. We should, therefore, like you to accept D/P terms for this transaction and for future ones.4. Your proposal for payment by time draft for Order No. 1156 is acceptable to us, and we shall draw on you at 60 days’ sight after the goods have been shipped. Please honor our draft when it falls due.5. In order to pave the way for your pushing the sales of our products in your market, we will accept payment by D/P at sight as a special accommodation.6. Your request for payment by D/P has been taken into consideration. In view of the small amount of this transaction, we are prepared to effect shipment on this basis.P174 1. The 800 bicycles under Contract 268 have been ready for shipment for quite some time, but we have not yet received your covering L/C to date. Please open the L/C as soon as possible so that we may effect shipment. 2. If your L/C reaches us by the end of this month, we will exert our utmost efforts to arrange shipment of your ordered goods at the beginning of next month. 3. As you failed to establish in the time the L/C covering our sales confirmation No. 1033, we have to rescind (recall ) this sales confirmation and hold you responsible for all the losses arising therefrom. 4. You may recall that according to the stipulations of our S/C No. 321, the relevant L/C should reach us not later than Nov. 15. We, therefore, hope that you will open it in time so as to avoid any delay in effecting shipment.5. We wish to point out that the goods under our S/C No. 112 (your Order No. 4831) have been ready for shipment for a long time. We have been waiting for the arrival of your L/C but regretfully no L/C has been received by us nor have we heard anything from you in this respect. Please let us know upon receipt of this letter whether you have any difficulties in opening the L/C.P184 1.Among the clauses specified in your Credit No. 4567, we find that the following two points do not conform to the contract stipulations: (1) …. (2) …. As the goods are now readyP199 4) The packing of Men’s shirts is each in a polybag, 5 dozen to a carton lined with water-proof paper and bound with two iron straps outside. 10) Our cotton prints should be packed in cases lined with kraft paper and water-proof paper, each consisting of 30 pieces of in one design with 5 color ways equally assorted.。
外贸英语函电课后答案
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,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 in handling handling importing and exporting of of machinery 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,得知你公司的名称、地址。
We owe your name and address to the Commercial Counselor ’s office of of our 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 airmail the catalogue and price list of the goods 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。
外贸英语函电与单证课后答案第4章
• B. Into Chinese
• 1) 达成交易,成交
2) 和…一致,符合
• 3) 竞争激烈
4) 下一个订单
• 5) 更不用提、更别说 6) 按照
• 7) 零售价格
8) 订货额
• 9) 公平的交易
10) 成交确认书
二.Fill in the blanks with the following words or expressions.
captioned sample of Hubao male strap. Although we appreciate the quality of your product, the
price is too high to be acceptable. Meanwhile, we should point that there are many plants that produce similar manufactures in Italy. Their prices are 10% lower than yours. Considering it, we hope the price can be reduced by 6%. Our order is worth of Euro 30,000, so you will think it is worthy of price concession. We look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, ***
further reduction. • 6) We have cut our price to the limit. We regret, therefore,
being unable to comply with your request for further reduction. • 7) I’m afraid I can’t agree with you here. • 8) As far as I can see, it would be impossible for us to make any further concession.
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外贸英语函电课后练习参考答案(中英文对照版)名词解释二、Establish business relations建立商务关系Import进口Export出口Importer进口商Exporter出口商Commercial counsellor’s office商务参赞处Chamber of commerce商会Credit standing资讯状况三、Inquiries询价First inquiry初次询价General inquiry一般询价Specific inquiry具体询价Commission佣金Delivery交货Effect delivery装运All necessary information所有必要的信息Delivery date装运期四、Quote报价Offer报盘V oluntary offer主动报盘Free offer虚盘(自由报盘)Firm offer实盘Pro forma invoice形式发票Import licence进口许可证Catalogue目录Under cover随函附上Supply from stock供现货五、Counteroffer还盘Be on the high side偏高Regret遗憾Be in line with与。
相符Reduce减少、降低Make a reduction ofThe prevailing market行市六、Accept接受Acceptance接受Confirmation of order订单的确认Sales contract销售合同Purchase contract购买合同Sales confirmation销售确认书Purchase confirmation供货确认书Sign签名Signature签名Counter-signature会签七、Payment terms支付条款Modes of payment支付方式Remittance汇付Telegraphic transfer (T/T)电汇Mail transfer (M/T)信汇Demand draft (D/D)票汇Collection托收Documents against payment (D/P)付款交单Documents against acceptance (D/A)承兑交单八、Kinds of L/C信用证种类Sight L/C即期信用证Term L/C远期信用证Establish L/C开立信用证Amendment to the L/C修改信用证Extension of the L/C展延信用证Check the L/C检查信用证With the terms of contract按合同九、Pack包装Packing requirements包装要求Shipping instructions装运指示Shipping marks唛头Shipping advice装运通知Modes of transportation运输方式Time of shipment装运期Destination目的地Partial shipment分批装运Transshipment转运十、Insurance保险Risk风险Average海损Cover投保Coverage承保范围Open policy预约保单Premium保险费翻译:Chapter 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。
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【最新精选】外经贸英语函电课后答案Unit two1 你方1994年9月2日来函收到。
我们很高兴告诉你,你所要的商品属于我公司的经营范围。
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.2 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。
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 enter into business relations with you.3 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.4 你方9月4号来函收到。
承告你们对肉类罐头有兴趣,并考虑试定。
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.5 按照你方要求,我们附上一套小册子(说明书)连同价格单,供考虑。
若你对所列商品感兴趣,请告具体需要。
一俟收到询价,我们立即寄送报价单。
As requested, we enclose a range of pamphlets together with our price lists for your reference. If any of the items listed meets your interest, please inform us of your specific requirements. On receipt of you enquiry, we shall forward you quotations without delay.6 贵国驻中国大使馆已把贵行作为中国罐头食品的买户介绍给我们。
我们专营这一业务。
希望在平等互利的基础上与你方建立业务关系Your firm has been recommended to us by your Embassy in China as a buyer of Chinese canned goods. We wish to inform you that we specialize in this line and hope to enter into trade relations with you on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.7 为了使你对我们经营的产品有一个概念,兹附上一整套注有规格和包装的活页说明书。
To give you a general idea of the products we handle, we enclose a complete set of leaflets showing specifications and means of packing.8 货物在装运前将由上海商品检验局检验。
所装货物的品质,数量将由该局提供必要的证明。
Prior to shipment, our goods will be tested and inspected by the Shanghai Commodity Inspection Bureau, who will provide the necessary certificates in regard to the quality and quantity of the shipment.Dear Sir,We learned from the Commercial Counsellor’s Office of C hinese Embassy in your country that you are a big buyer of table-cloth, we have been in this line for many years and we take liberty to write you , in the hope of entering into business relationship with you.Chinese table-clothes are well known in the world for theirexcellent quality, fine workmanship and attractive designs. They enjoy high popularity in European market. We trust that through our close cooperation, the business prospect is very good.In order to give you a general idea of our table-cloth, we send you herewith a latest catalog for your reference. We welcome your enquiries.Unit three1 我们将与之进行业务往来的那家商行要我们向贵行了解有关他们的商业地位与信誉。
The firm with whom we intended to deal has referred us to you for particulars respecting their business standing and trustworthiness.2 你若能对上述公司的财务状况和可靠性提出意见,我们当不胜感激。
We should be most grateful if you would furnish us with your opinion on the financial standing and trustworthiness of the above-mentioned company.3 就我们所知,他们的财务状况良好。
As far as we know, their financial standing is sound.4 你们所问讯的那家商号是我地区一家最可靠的进口商。
多年来在同行中享有良好声誉。
The firm you inquire about is one of the most reliable importers in our district and has enjoyed a good reputation among the fellow traders for many years.5 你地XX银行将给你提供有关我们的信誉和经营作风等方面的资料。
The ……Bank of your city will give you any information you mayinquire concerning ourcredit standing as well as our manner of doing business.6 对你提供的任何资料,我们都予以保密。
Any information you may be able to pass on to us will be treated as confidential(inconfidence).7 我们劝你方与该商行进行业务往来时务必谨慎。
We advice you to proceed with every possible caution in dealing with the firm in question.8 该公司声誉好,资金储备雄厚。
They are a firm of good reputation and have large financial reserves.P38 QVIIDear SirsWe are so surprised that the firm mentioned in your enquiry of May15 listed our firm as their reference.As far as we know, they are a firm of high reputation, but we havelittle knowledge of their financial status. Indeed, in the past twoyears, they have placed orders with us for many times, but the sums involved were smaller than that you mentioned in your letter. Even though the sums were small, they could hardly meet their commitments on time.We think that you should treat this matter with caution. Therefore we suggest that you’d better refer to a trust company for further enquiry. We highly appreciate your assurance to keep the information we provide you in absolute confidence.Unit fourcommodities of high quality at moderate prices品质优良价格公道的商品1 从纽约A.B.C.公司获悉,你公司出口尼龙床单和枕套。