外经贸英语函电甘鸿著课后答案
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。
商务英语教材(外贸函电)课后练习答案.doc
第三课练习练习五：1.After a market investigation for about one year, we found your products to be very marketable inour local area・ And we hereby take the liberty of writing to you, hoping to co-operate with you. 2.We are much impressed by your KC-99-220 harvestor displayed at the Asian AgriculturalMachinery Fair held in Manila last 28th , and we hereby write to you to negotiate about the sales of this product on our local market.3.We learnt from the Brazilla in Brazil that you are the largest seller of auto clutch on the localmarket, and we are eager to establish a long standing business relationship with you.4.As for our credit standing in the business of car batteries, you may please refer to the Hiss or theUnited National Bank・5.We are the largest distriibtor of Motor Bike Spareparts in our local area, if we are luchy enough tobe your exclusive agent in this area, we are sure your sales will double at our promotion in the local area.6.The product has been tested by many users and have received a good evaluation from them. If youintend to introduce the product to your market, we will provide you with ten cases of samples by consignment.7.We are the largest stationery importer in our local area・ In the past five years we have imported alarge amount of pencils, pens and pencil box from Europe・ But now because of a rise in cost and etc., we hope to increase our import from China・8・ We learnt form the Pheonix TV ads that you are producing a new pattern of window curtains wholly made of velvet material. So we hereby write to you, hope to obtain some information about you and the details of your products・9.Our newly developed product appears to be quite the same with the previous KC・114, but on closeexamination you may find that they are very different in terms of their stuff, color and hardness.10・ We are very intersted in your air-con compressors and we hope to negotiate with you about its sales on our local market.笫四课练习练习三.1 • We have been in the market for first quality shirts with permanent press since last yea匚Andrecently we learnt from your commercial counsellor^ office that you are the special maker of this shirt. We would appreiate it very much if you can provide us ith some color samples and illustrated catalogue, stating the CIF price, discount rate and the earliest date of delivery of diffent shirts.2.We learnt from the ABC company that you are exporting all kinds of gloves, and we would bemuch obliged if you would send us details of your products, including the size, color, price and the discount rate when our order in beyond five gross, along with the samples made of differentmaterials. We are largest chains store in this area, and if your price is reasonable, we are sure your products will sell well here・3.Thank you for your letter of Sept. 15th・ Upon receipt of your letter, we contacted the Haida, who isthe largest stationery exporter in this area, and is very experienced in the sales of stationery・ They will contact you in three days・4.We deeply regret to tell you that as we are being heavily committed with orders, we can notentertain any fresh order for the time being, nor can we sign any contract with you now・ But the factory can accept new orders by the end of next month. We hope that we can be of service to you at that time.5・ We hereby send you under separate cover the catalogue and price list of our latest products. And we hope that their quality and price will be of satisfaction to you.笫五课练习三.1.Thank you for your letter of this 20th, offering us 50 L/Ts of the captioned item at U.S.D.l 35 per L/TCFR Shanghai.Our reply is as follows: We are sorry that our users considered your price to be exceeding high, and out of line with the prevailing market. It is said that some Japanese commodities are being sold at the price of U.S.D.125 per L/T. Therefore, it will be difficult to advise our users to accept your price, when we can buy the same goods with better quality and lower price・ If you are willing to reduce your price by, say, 8%, we may come to terms.It is only in view of our long standi ng busi ness relations that we made the above counter offer. Price is falling. So please consider it carefully and cable your acceptance at an early date・2.We have carefully studied your letter of Oct. 12山・Considering our business relations for manyyears, we should in fact accept your proposal to lower the price or our underwears. But it is pretty difficult for us to do so. In the past few months, we have experienced a rapid rise in the cost of raw materials. If we reduce the price by 15% as you suggested, we will have to lower the standard of our quality. But this is not what we are willing to do.So we suggest that for all the orders valued over 3,000, price will be reduced by 8%, but not 15%. So the price reduction will not affect the quality.四.1.Thank you for your letter of June 14th, inquiring about the export price of our local garlic of thisyearns crop.2.We hereby enclose a sample of our existing stock. If you are satisfied with it, please inform us so thatwe can prepare the cargo.3・ After contacting our makers, we were informed that they have been heavily committed until the end of May. Therefore they cannot entertain your order for the time being.4.We learnt from your letter of May 15th that if we grant another 10% discount on the list price, youmay place an orde匚Such a big discount will be very exceptional. But considering the fact that it is the initial transaction between us, we decided to accept your conter offe匚5.The price is already very workable・ But in order to expand the business between us, we maygive you another 3% discount.6.If your order is over 2,000, we will make a special offer at $ 9.00 per set, i.e. a 3% discount.7.Our best price at present is the same with that we offered in our letter No. 456. If your actual order isover 7,500 yards, we may advise the maker to further reduce their price・&We hereby offer 200 M/T of Noth-east soybeans of 1999 crop at the price of RMB 1750 per M/T CIFEMP for December shipment・9.We deeply regret that we can not meet requirments for the time being owing to two many orders.10.The green beans are packed in ordinary second hand gunny bags, each with a net weight of 50 kgs.第六课练习1.We have received with thanks your letter of Feb. 15 along with the enclosed pattern sample and the price list. We selected three items and we hereby enclose our order No. 777. We are in urgent need of the cargo and please make shipment as soon as possible.Item No. Unit Price Quantity Date of ShipmentPacking: one doz・ in each case, and ten cases in each cartonInsurance: to be covered against FPA for 10% over the invoice amount.Payment: by inevocable L/C payable by sight draft・2.In reply to your letter of May 20th, we are much interested in your different sizes of children's clothes. After a creful study of your proposals, we decided to make the following trial order, on condition that you promise to deliver the cargo to the port of Melbourne before the end of next month. Beyond that date, we will reserve our right to cancel the order and reject the cargo. Please inform us if you agree to this term.3.We learned with great pleasure from your letter of May 15th that you intended to place a substantial order for many items, on the basis of our offer dated May 5l lAll the items are in stock, except for 50 dozens of pink bed sheets. The pink were all sold out after we sent out our offer, and the maker told us that fresh supply will be available only after four weeks.As you stated in your order that you are in urgent need of the cargo, we replaced the cargo with orange, which is totally the same with the pink in both the color and quality. It is beautiful and attractive, and is very popular among our customers・ We hope that you will be satisfied with it. Otherwise, please cable us immediately・4.We learned from your letter of March 30 that you considered our captioned item to be on the high side. Thank you for your cooperation in telling us the daily price in your local market. But we are very sorry that it is impossible to reduce our price by 8% as you suggested・ By the way, we want to tell you that we have had many inquires from other customers, and it is likely that we can come to terms at about our level. Our price is very workable and can not accept your counter-offer at the moment. If later, you can see your way to raise your price, please inform us. Also, please inform us of the change of your market. We promise to give serious consideration to any of your inquiries.五•翻译1.What we quoted is our rock-bottom price, and we deeply regret that we cannot accept any further reduction.2.Our price is the best price we can offer now.3.It is impossible to conclude any business, unless you reduce your price by 15%.4.The factory has to decline any fresh orders due to a shortage of raw materials.5.Our products are better in quality than other suppliers・ If you take this into consideration, you maysee that our price is in fact better than others.6.In view fo the conditions of our present stock, it is likely that we can not accept any new orders until the end of next month.7. We are in receipt of your letter dated July 15 along with the enclosed order for 200 sets of drillers・We hereby enclose our sales confirmation No.236 in duplicate・ Please sign and return one copy for our file.& We have booked your order No. 45 for 100,000 yds of printed fabric item No. 10074. Please inform us of the colors and open the relevant L/C in our favor as stipulated in the contract.9.We are satisfied with the results of the negotiation in Kwangchou. We hereby enclose our order No.95 for 500 sets of alarm clock for a trial sale on our market.10.We hereby enclose our trial order for 200 sets of knitting machine・ If the quality proved to be satisfactory, many orders will follow・第七课练习七1 ・ In order to encourage your sales promotion of our products, we reached an agreement with you at afavourable price below the prevailing market level.2.Please make a contract on the basis of our agreed terms and send it to us for our counter-sign.3.As for the date and quantity of shipment, we have made it very clear in the sales confirmation: 5M/T for London in May, 10 M/T for Liverpool in June.4.We hereby enclose our sales confirmation No. KD-120 in triplicate for 20 M/T of ciitronella oil.Please sign and return one copy for our file.5.As for the details of the contract, please refer to the cables between us during April and May・6.We need to reconsider the details of the contract you worked out before we can sign it・7.We want to make a special statement that the contract must have definite stipulations about theinspection time after the cargo arrived at the port.& As this is a contract about the import of plant, so it has a lot of complications, and we need to consult our technicians about the details of the equipment parameters before we can determine them.9.Some patented technologies are included in the equipment. Therefore the contract must havedefinite stipulations about the use of such patents so as to avoid unnecessary subsequent disputes.10.Our general view of this contract is that it stipulated too much about the seller's rights but itsstipulations about the seller's obligations and the buyer's rights are too generalized. Therefore we cannot say that it is a contract balanced between rights and obligations. So we must re-consider the clauses of the contract before we can decide to sign it.第八课：练习八翻译1・ We are awaiting the amendment cable of the validity and shipment date of the relevant L/C・2.because direct steamers are very few, we have to request you to amend the relevant clauses in yourL/C to "transshipment via Hongkong allowed”3.Because of the late arrival of your L/C and the congestion of the cargo, we failed to abtain thenecessary space・4.As the s.s. Victoria filed to rech the shceduled port of shipment before July 15, and there are noother vessles available, we will have to ask you to extend the date of shipment and the validity of the L/C to August 5 and 20 respectively.5.Referring to the 2,000 dozs of shirts under our sales confirmation No. KC-215, the date of shipmentis approaching, please expedite the establishment of your L/C and cable us of the opening bank, the number and date of the L/C.6.D/A will be too risky for us, so we only accept D/P at sight.7.Referring to the peanut kernels under our sames confiimation HK/7021, we have booked a space onthe s.s. Dorris sailing directly for Marseille on June 25. Please advise your bank to airmail theoriginal L/C No. HS-231 as soon as possible.& We are in receipt of the L/C No. 9845 opened by the H.S. Bank of Singapore. The said L/C covers 120 M/Ts of F.A.Q. peanuts kernels of 1999 crop under our sales contract HJ402.9.The cargo has been ready for shipment for quite a long time・ But we failed to make shimpentbecause your L/C is yet to arrive.10."Banking commisions and charges are for the befeficiary5s account" must be deleted from your L/C.Because such fees are for the buyer's accout as stipulated in the agreement.练习九1.Through our joint efforts and cooperation, we have reachen an agreement on the sales of 31 M/Tsof bar steel on the Guangzhou Trade Fair. We sincerely hope that this initial business will promote the trade and friendly relations between us. As for the terms of payment, we have noted in thenegotiation that the pound is experiencing a depreciation and we insist on opening your L/C interms of U.S.$ so as to guarantee the real value of the our amount. Obviously you agreed to us and that is why we signed the agreement. But in your letter of April 15 you said you find it difficult to open in dollars. We are surprised to hear that. Many customers in your area didn't find anydiffuculties in opening in dollars・ We have started the man ufacture of your order as con traded and shipment can be made upon receipt of your L/C ・ Please open your L/C at once ascontracted・2.Upon receipt of your notice of May 10 that the export lisence had been issued, we, as usual, hadopened our L/C by cable for an amount of U.S.D. 25,000・Please make sure that delivery to be made within this month・ Delivery on time is very important on our local market・Please paint the drum with a remarkable shipping mark of “DKKso as to facilitate our taking delivery.Please try to load the cargo on board the vessel s.s. "KOREAN", which is due to sail off on the 24 of this month.3.Three discrepancies with the contract were found in your L/C:First, Certificate of Manufactures was required in your L/C, but no such clause can be found in the contract. In fact the contracted item is a kind of farm product, and it is impossible to obtainCertificate of Manufactures.Secondly, the total CIF amount was stipulated to be 5,000 dollars in your L/C, but it is 5,500dollars in the contract・Thirdly, the contract number should be 82/1245 but not 82/1254.The cargo is ready for shipment and please amend your L/C by cabel as soon as possible・第九课：练习九1.We will do our best to arrange the first shipment on time so that you can catch the season.2.The cargo has been ready for shipment for as long as one month, but up to now, your L/C is yet toarrive・3.The cargo under our S/C No. DM-41 has been ready for shipment. Please hasten to establish yourL/C through your bank.. Otherwise it will be difficult for us to obtain necessary containers and space・4.We want to make it clear. If there is any further delay in your L/C, we will be unable to guaranteeour shipment within the contracted time.5.As transshipment is required in transportation, we packed the cargo with special care to avoid anypossible damage during the transit.6.As our stock is not up to the requirements in your L/C, we hope you would amend your L/Cthrough the opening bank so that we can make delivery within the contracted time.7.The cargo has been ready for shipment for over 30 days・ But you have not remitted 50% of thevalue as downpayment to our designated account just as we agreed in the contract.& We have repeatedly noted in our order that the cargo must be carried in containers. Otherwise the insurance company will refuse to bear whole responsibilities for the damage or shortage therefrom.9.We hereby inform you that 300 M/Ts of Coconut oil uner your order No. 99-KM412 has beenloaded onto the vessel s.s. “Pearl”. T he said vessel is scheduled to reach the Port of Antwerp at the beginning of April.10.After shipment, we have prepared the full set of shipping documents presented them to the localbank for negotiation・练习十1.It is stipulated in the contract No. CT865 concluded in Dec. 20, 1996 that 5,000 M/Ts of steel plateare to be delivered in March 1997. But so far we have not heard any news from you about this. Our user is in urgent need of the cargo and we intend to despatch the s.s. Dongfeng to take load. The vessel will reach your port around the end of April. Please cable us if you agree to this・ Otherwise please tell us when the cargo cam be ready・The delay in shipemnt has caused us much troubles. If you cannot make shipment in April, we will have to claim against you and reserve our right to cancel the order.2.Thank you for your letter of November 15 inquiring about the sales of our costumes. We herebyenclose our catalog and price list as requested, along with other conditions and terms of payment.We carefully studied your proposals to guarantee a minimum order in exchange for a special discount. But we think it to be better to grant you a special discount on the following progressive terms:Total Annual Purchase Discount RateWe hope that the above arrangement will be more satisfactory to both of us.We look forward to your early acceptance of our proposal and your usual sales confirmation, so that we can make an immediate delivery.第十课练习三.1・ Our insurance for the fertilizer is for 120% of the total invoice value up to the port of desti natio n.2. Please note that insurance covers only FPA and the risk of breakage .If additional insurance isrequired, the extra premium will be for your own account.3・ Insumnce isto be covered at 110% of our CIF value. If any additional insurance is required, plese inform the seller beforehand and such additional fees will be borne by the buyer.4.As for the insura nee of the cargo, it was definitely stipulated in the contract that insurance coversonly against W.A. including T.P.N.D. (W/W clause) and War Risks. Please make it clear when you open your L/C.5.Please see to it that insurance covers only W.A. including warehouse to warehouse clause valid for15 days.6.You made your offer on the basis of CFRC4%, so you are to cover insura nee. But we can coverinsurance for your account if you request. In this case, you should inform us of the amount and risks to be covered 15 days before the date of shipment.7・ Under the present weather conditions, the insurance company will face more risks. And therefore they may raise their premium nite.8.As for your claims for the shortage due to the breakage of 14 cases, we, as the insurer, can not giveyou any reply at the moment, because no investigations about the causes of the damage have been made. But we promise you that a reply will be sent to you from our agen within one week.9.Coverage of risks should be determined in accordance with the specifics of the cargo. Otherwise theinsurance may either fail to provide effective protection to the cargo or the premium may beunnecessarily too high・10・ If you do not pack the cargo in wooden cases, the insurance company may reject any claims for compensation. Because this packing is not the customary packing of this cargo.第十一课练习四1.As the cargo arrived 15 days later than the contracted date, our clients refused to take the cargo, andso we will have to refect the cargo and claim against you.2.We deeply regret to tell you that the cargo under contract KM-944 loaded on the S.S. "Victoria^arrived and upon inspection we found that 5 cases were severely deformed, 4 cases with half of the contents missing, and 7 cases lost their iron bands with conditions of their contents unknown.3.When we checked the cargo we found that the cargo were severely damaged・ So we will have towithhold the payment until we have the official inspection certificate・4.When checking the cargo we found that over half of the goods were covered with mould, and this isapparently due to inappropriate packing・5・The outer packing of the cargo were in good conditions but there was a serious shortage in the contents. Therefore we will have to take it as something already existed when you packedyour goods in your factory.6.We are deeply sorry for the delay of the cargo and for the inconveniences it might have brought toyou. And we want to point out that the delay was due to a provisional breakdown of the carrying vessel which failed to sail off on time.7.If you can provide qualified certificates evidencing that the deteriorated part of the cargo is morethan 5% of the whole lot, we will try to contact the insurance company for compensatio n.8.We are sure that this consignment has a great quality discrepancy with the samples you gave usbefore the conclusion of the contract. Therefore you must bear responsibilities therefrom・9.When we seriously consider the problem of claims, we will contact the makers and press them toimprove their carton packing immediately, so that the cargo can be protected from any possible damage by rough handling・10.When checking the number of the goods, we found that their actual number isdifferent from thenumber stated in the invoice and bill of lading・。
国际贸易函电课件(含课后练习参考答案)
Essential Parts 必要部分
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Letter Head 信头 Date 日期 Inside Name and Address 收信人名称地址 Salutation 称呼 Body of the Letter 正文 Complimentary Close 结尾敬语 Signature 落款
位置： 1.称呼和正文之间 2.齐头式靠左，缩格式居中 3.要加下划线 表示的是该信函的主题
1. Re: Your Order No.463 for1,000 Wide-screen TV Sets 2. SHEEP WOOL
位置： 落款之下，左对齐 说明该信件有附件 1. Enclosure 2. Enc. 3. Encl. As Stated 4. Enclosure: Brochure
Close Yours faithfully Faithfully yours Yours (very) truly Very truly yours Yours sincerely/ Sincerely
Occasion Standard and formal closure
Used by Americans
Optional Parts 附加部分
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Attention Line 具体收信人 Subject Line 事由 Reference Notation 案号 Enclosure 附件 Carbon Copy Notation (abbr. c.c.)抄送 Postscript (abbr. P.S.) 附言事由结尾敬语 Nhomakorabea案号
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《外贸英语函电》(第二版)习题答案
《外贸英语函电》（第二版）习题答案Chapter 1 key to exercises1. Translate the following terms.（1）inside address 封内地址（2）salutation 称呼（3）complimentary close 结尾敬语（4）Ref. No. 参考编号（5）enclosure 附件（6）P.O.Box 邮箱（7）postscript 附言（8）full block style 齐头式2. Answer the following questions.（1）How many formats of business letters do we use today? What are they?Three formats are used in writing business letter. They are full block style, modified block style and indented style.（2）What are the standard parts of a business letter?There are seven standard parts which includes letterhead, date, inside address, salutation, body of the letter, complimentary close and signature.（3）What kinds of information should be written on an envelop? And what are their positions?The information of the sender and the receiver should be written on an envelop. The information of the sender is at the top-left corner, while the information of the receiver is almost in the middle of the envelop.3. Complete the structure of the following business letter which is with full block style and write down the names of the missing parts in the boxes.Date Body of the letter Complimentary closeChapter 2key to exercises1.Translate the following terms.(1) 传真信号; (2) 传真机储存器已满; (3) 电子邮件; (4) 通信错误，传输信号不好;(5) 接收方传真机忙，传真机重拨2.Translate the following sentences into English.(1)We have to apologize to you for not answering your letter in time.(2)Please confirm the order and e-mail a shipping schedule.(3)As soon as the goods are available, we’ll inform you by fax.(4)If you find our offer acceptable, please fax us for confirmation.(5)We are e-mailing you to enquire whether you’d be willing to establish business relation s with us.3.Translate the following sentences into Chinese.(1)如果存取文件有任何问题请和我联系。
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
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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。
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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。
外经贸商务英语函电课文译文及练习答案(9--13)
Chapter IV OrdersLesson NineChinese Version:（A）订单杰克：你方3月18日电邮报价已收悉。
我拟试订各种颜色、式样的晚礼服如下：大号200件中号500件小号200件售季将至，此订单须在5周内交货，否则我方将不得不撤销此单。
请立即航邮五种款式的样品晚装各一件，并早日确认订货，且电邮告知装运时间表。
约翰．布朗敬上（B）回复约翰：贵方订购晚装一函已收悉，交由Bergamo轮承运，并于4月24日出发，特此函告。
我们已在贵方规定时限内完成。
请通过纽约渣打银行开立一份以我方为受益人的不可撤销的信用证来支付此次订货所需全部CIF价款。
一俟收到该信用证，我方将即刻安排发货。
杰克．王敬上Key to ExercisesI. Translate the following words or phrases into Chinese or vice versa:1.晚装2. 如下3. 售季4. 安排5. 内燃机船6. cancel the order7. shipping schedule 8. in one’s favor9. open an L/C 10. by returnⅡ. Fill in the following blanks with proper preposition:1.for2. by, in3. from4. of5. in, with / through, toⅢTranslate the following sentences into Chinese or vice versa:1.一收到贵方确认，我们即通过伦敦商业银行开立信用证。
2.兹确认售予你方1000件12伏密封电池，特惠价每件45英镑。
3.请立即来函确认贵方是否接受我们提出的条款。
4.For payment we require 100% irrevocable L/C in our favor with partial shipment allowedavailable by draft at sight.5.As there is an upward tendency in the price, we shall advise you to place your order as earlyas possible.6.We have arranged with the CITIC Bank to open an L/C in your favor for the amount of US$150,000 as stipulated.Ⅳ. Translate the following letter into English:Dear Sirs,Thanks for your price list and samples sent on Mar.10. We would like to place a trial order for 1,000 dozen for both the price and quality are quite satisfactory.For your information, there is a great demand for women’s cashmere coats here. Yet the customers are also very selective. Therefore, we must stress the importance of quality and design. If these coats are superior in quality and of attractive design, we are certain that they will have a good market in HK.Look forward to your early reply.Yours faithfully,Lesson TenChinese Version:（A）拒绝订单约翰：感谢贵公司1102号氨纶蕾丝晚礼服的订单。
《外经贸英语函电》(甘鸿 编) 课后部分答案
Unit Two 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.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 p37IV 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 SirsRecently 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 p481. We learn from A.B.C. Company .of New York that you are expecting Nylon 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 the details 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 p60III 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 yourYour 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 P1181.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 p1301. 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 p147Dear SirsWe 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, the price 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 afraid 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 p1631.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 asa 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.P1741. 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.P1841.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 readyP1994) 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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承弗里曼公司介绍，得悉你公司是贵国轻工业品最大进口商之一。
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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English Correspondence of BusinessChapter One Basic Knowledge of Business Letter WritingSection Nine Exercises 练习I. Translate the following expressions into English:Keys: Councellorand export list4. enquiry6. price list8. Chamber of Commerce 9. market price10. agreement customers12. commodities fair 13. competitive price14. EMP(European Main ports)15. deal exclusively 16. manufacturer17. article number 18. delivery19. specification 20. trial orderII. Please improve the following sentence to them more idiamoticKeys: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.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 23red last month, we are pleased to confirm the following order.9. Please take note of the Lot Number of bales so that the parcel 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 you that we are now not in a position to offer you the quantity as required.12. Thank you for your quotation dated September 5, 2007. We intend to place a trial order with you.13. You will no doubt ope 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 pricelist16. 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 to San Francisco.III. Arrange the following in proper form as they should be set out in a letterKeys:OpenV. Point out the mistakes in the following addresses and rewrite them.Keys:A. B. C.Mr. Henry Taylor London City Bank Mr. John Smith150 Bench Street 12 Queen Street 16 Front StreetLondon, E. C. 3 London, Liverpool L6 3FYEngland EnglandVI. Please write a letter according to the following particulars:Keys:Shanghai Light Industrial Products Corp.11 Jiefang RoadShanghaiTel: 02The Pacific Trading Inc.87 Broadway ST.New York, NY10408,2008Dear 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 XiangENCL: as stated.Chapter Two Establishing Business RelationsSection One Introduction 概述可以说没有客户，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。
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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.。
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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。
外贸英语函电课后答案解析
English Correspondence of BusinessChapter One Basic Knowledge of Business Letter WritingSection Nine Exercises 练习I. Translate the following expressions into English:Keys: 1 mercial Councellor2.import and export3.export list4. enquiry5.sample6. price list7.catalogue8. Chamber of Commerce 9. market price10. agreement 11.clients/customers12. commodities fair 13. competitive price14. EMP(European Main ports)15. deal exclusively 16. manufacturer17. article number 18. delivery19. specification 20. trial orderII. Please improve the following sentence to them more idiamoticKeys: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 23red last month, we are pleased to confirm the following order.9. Please take note of the Lot Number of bales so that the parcel 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 you that we are now not in a position to offer you the quantity as required.12. Thank you for your quotation dated September 5, 2007. We intend to place a trial order with you.13. You will no doubt ope 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 to San Francisco.III. Arrange the following in proper form as they should be set out in a letterKeys:OpenV. Point out the mistakes in the following addresses and rewrite them.Keys:A. B. C.Mr. Henry Taylor London City Bank Mr. John Smith150 Bench Street 12 Queen Street 16 Front StreetLondon, E. C. 3 London, E.C.5 Liverpool L6 3FYEngland EnglandVI. Please write a letter according to the following particulars:Keys:Shanghai Light Industrial Products Corp.11 Jiefang RoadShanghaiTel: 021--43715589The Pacific Trading Inc.87 Broadway ST.New York, NY10408Oct.28,2008Dear 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 XiangENCL: as stated.Chapter Two Establishing Business RelationsSection One Introduction 概述可以说没有客户，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围，增加营业额的公司来说，同样很重要。