外贸函电复习题

外贸函电复习题

一、1、Translate the following phrases into Chinese. To make a reduction in sth. To confirm sb. that

Be in a position to do sth. To entrust sb. with agency To be ready for shipment The market is declining.

To set up processing and assembling business Sturdy construction Professional design

Strong resistance to heat and hard wearing 答案：

1) 在某方面减让 2) 确认已做某事 3) 某人能够做某事 4) 委任代理 5) 备妥待运 6）市场疲软

7) 建立加工和装配业务 8) 结构坚固 9) 专业设计 10）抗热耐磨

Settlement of a Claim Reply to Counter-offer

Granting Special Allowance

Urging Establishment of a Letter of Credit Confirming a Non-firm Offer Advice of Itinerary

Promoting Business Relationship Shipping Instructions Sending Catalogue

Establishing a Permanent Office 答案：

11) 受理索赔 12）反还盘

13）给予特别折扣 14）催开信用证 15）确认已报虚盘 16）旅程通知

17）关系的沟通与促进 18）装运须知 19）寄送商品目录

20）常设办事处 To advance shipment Be in the market for sth. To assure sb. of sth The market is rising. To let sb. know sth

To offer to act as an agent To see to it that

To give sb. a discount of…% on sth. To be responsible for its profits and loss Choice materials 21) 提前装运 22）欲购某物 23）向某人保证 24）市场行情上升 25）告知某人某事 26）提出充当代理 27）务必注意

28）给某人在某交易上百分之几的折扣 29）自负盈亏 30）选料考究

2. Translate the following phrases into English. 打开销路 货源充足 彼此让步 报实盘 接受索赔 按照指示

在规定的时间内 美观耐用 保质保量 回购 答：

1) to open up a market for sth

2) ample supply/sufficient supplies 3) to meet each other half way 4) offer sb firm

5) to accept/entertain a claim 6）under instructions

7) within the stipulated time 8) attractive and durable

9) quality and quantity assured 10) to buy back

首次询盘 转业务关系 保险索赔 拒绝降价 补偿贸易 试销货物 寄代用品 独家代理 承兑交单 信用调查 答：

11) first enquiry

12) transferring business relations 13) insurance claim

14) refusing price reduction 15) compensation trade 16) goods on approval 17) sending substitutes 18) exclusive agency

19) documents against acceptance 20) credit enquiry 七月上旬 另封

以某人确认为有效 乘……轮 用信用证支付 共同努力 供应现货 由……推荐 由某人负担 价格偏高

21) in the early part of July 22）under separate cover

23）subject to (one’s confirmation) 24）per/ex/via/by/through S. S… 25）by L/C

26）by joint efforts

27）(available) from stock 28）on the recommendation of 29）for one’s account 30）on the high side

二、Fill in the blanks with proper prepositions.

1、__________ separate cover, we have already sent you samples _________ various sizes of shoes.

2、We are already represented _____ Messrs Freemen & Brothers Co., Ltd., _____ the sale of this commodity in your district.

3、If you won’t ship the goods _______ the stipulated time, we shall have to file a claim _______ you.

4、We offer firm CIF, Lagos shipment in 30 days, subject _____ your reply here _____ 10 a.m., our time.

5、Our clients in Lagos, Nigeria, request us to obtain _____ you a Proforma Invoice for Sewing Machines _____ the following specifications.

6、All the cases are strongly packed ______ compliance _____ your request.

7、We will now very much appreciate receiving _____ the earliest possible moment you offer for Walnutmeat _____ the new season

8、If your commodity meets the reqirements _____ our market, we feel sure ____ placing a trial order with you.

9、It is our sinsere hope that you will direct your efforts _____ promotion of this new product _____ your market to our mutual benefit.

10、Your letter of the 18th May addressed to our sister corporation in Shanghai has been passed _____ to us _____ attention.

11、We are _____ receipt of your letter of March 5, contents _____ which have been duly noted.

12、In compliance ______ the request contained in the letter _____ Dec.12, we are sending you herewith the required Proforma Invoice.

13、We would advise you to get _____ touch with them _____ your requirements. 14、There is no question __________ getting the necessary import licence ________ our authorities.

15、We wish to point _____ that this is the best price we can quote and, therefore, any counteroffer _____ you cannot be considered.

16、We have the pleasure _____ acknowledging your letter of Nov. 6, in which you inform us that you are satisfied _____ our men’s shirts shipped per s/s “East Wind”. 17、Will you please ship the goods _____ us _____ Cash Against Documents basis? 答案：

1. under/of 2. by/for 3. within/against or with 4. to/before 5. from/with 6. in/with

7. at/for 8. of/of 9. to/in 10. on/for

11. in/of 12. with/of 13. in/for 14. about/from 15. out/from 16. of/with 17. to/on

三、Tick off the one which fits into the following sentences appropriately. 1.An importer would welcome goods on consignment when ________________________.

A. they are new products B. he is short of funds C. the market is declining D. new products sell well 2. We are not in a position to offer firm, as the goods are ________.

A. without stock B. out of stock C. no stock D. not in stock 3. Obviously your recent quotation seems workable as it is in line with the ______ market.