商务英语写作考复习

商务英语写作学位考复习题

Part I.Multiple choice（）

Directions: There are 10 questions below. Please read them and choose one correct answer to each of them

1. A thorough examination showed that the broken bags were due to improper packing _____ which the suppliers are definitely responsible.

a) to b) on c) for d) by

2. We propose to have the goods inspected immediately. If the inspection confirms the accuracy of your estimate, _____ will be allowed at once.

a) compensation b) payment c) order d) invoice

3. We are ready, however, to compromise by replacing them at a _____ price of 8 cents each.

a) discount b) reduced c) lower d) deduced

4. It was found upon examination that nearly 40% of the packages had been broken, obviously attributed _____ improper packing.

a) to b) on c) in d) by

5. Your shipment of our order has been found shortweight _____ 80 kilograms.

a) to b) on c) in d) by

6. We have the items in _____ and can deliver as soon as we receive your order.

a) stock b) stick c) spite d) spot

7. We accept your justified complaint for improper packing and agree to_____ the damaged pieces.

a) delay b) place c) replace d) repay

8. We regret having received your offer too late. We have already ____ our needs elsewhere.

a) served b) covered c) satisfied d) met

9. We _____ to purchase two Sony TV sets before the end of the fiscal years. We should appreciate your _____us the best price

a) extend …offering b) extend …begging c) intend…off ering d) intend…begging

10. Besides “not exaggerate”, “not belittle”, not speak ill of” , what is the other “Don’t” in Sales letter

a) “not ballyhoo” b ) “not refuse” c) “ not entertain” d) “not desire”

11. We have a large _____ of this summer fashion dress on stock. On orders of more than 20 pieces we grant a discount of 1 %. Please let us know immediately if you can make use of this____.

a) quantity…inquiry b) quality … offer c) quantity…offer d)

quality …analysis

12. Upon examining the goods, we discovered to our surprise that they were altogether inferior in quality _____ the sample on which basis we placed the order.

a) to b) on c) in d) by

13. We have pleasure in _____a copy of our latest catalogue asked for in your letter of …

a) excluding b) including c) enclosed d) enclosing

14. The_____ check for Dove Bicycles is Newton’s way of assuring you that your satisfaction is very important to us.

a) attaining b) attached c) attending d) attacked

15. Which is not an optional question in design a questionnaire

a) age b) gender c) profession d) introduction

16. According to the writing principles of business documents, all agreements should include, at least, the following elements, expect _________.

a) purpose of agreement b) parties to the agreement c) gender

d) terms and conditions e) time period f) penalties

17 Government agencies and large companies are likely to use ______competitive bids on their projects.