自考《外贸函电》
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全国2018年4月自学考试外贸函电试题课程代码:00094一、单项选择题(本大题共20小题,每小题1分,共20分)在每小题列出的四个备选项中只有一个是符合题目要求的,错选、多选或未选均无分。
1. We can ______ that shipment will be made in due time.A. assureB. ensure youC. sureD. ensure2. We are ______ you for sending us your latest catalog and samples required.A. thankB. thankfulC. grateful toD. thank to3. We shall lodge a claim for all the losses ______ as a result of your failure to ship our order in time.A. occurredB. reoccurredC. incurredD. damaged4. Enclosed are sample parts ______ some of the problems we encountered.A. which showingB. in which showC. from which showD. showing5. You will find the shipment ______ and we look forward to more opportunities of serving you.A. satisfactoryB. satisfactionC. satisfiedD. satisfying6. A container holds 240 bicycles; the whole cargo would therefore comprise 50 containers, ______8 tons.A. each to weighB. each weighsC. and each weighingD. each weighing7. We should ______ if you would inform us of their financial standing and modes of business.A. appreciateB. be appreciatedC. grateD. be grateful18. For such a small volume of business, it is not ______ to have a letter of credit opened.A. economicB. economicalC. economyD. economics9. As to terms of payment, we often require a confirmed and irrevocable L/C ______ by draft at sight.A. availableB. acceptableC. revocableD. desirable10. As stipulated in the sales contract, you are required to ______ an irrevocable letter of credit in our favor.A. drawB. makeC. establishD. develop11. As agreed ______ in our negotiations, payment is to be made by letter of credit.A. toB. withC. ofD. upon12. We have been happy to ______ you credit based on your promise to pay according to our terms.A. amendB. extendC. openD. expand13. We thank you for attending ______ our request so promptly.A. atB. forC. toD. on14. Please note that our offer remains valid ______ July 15 for your acceptance.A. forB. onC. inD. until15. We find your quotation for ______ much too high.A. woman blousesB. womens’ blousesC. blouses of womanD. women’ s blouses16. All their orders have been ______ .A. executedB. effectedC. madeD. done217. ______ you can make a reduction of 5% in price, business is possible.A. In case ofB. IfC. ProvideD. Unless18. We are pleased to inform you that the item you required can be supplied ______ stock.A. inB. onC. outD. from19. We regret ______ to accept your terms of payment and therefore have to return the order to you.A. can notB. unableC. being unableD. not20. We don’t expect any possibility of business ______ your price is too high.A. sinceB. whileC. thoughD. unless二、填空题(本大题共19小题,每空1分,共25分)21. Please ______ the shipment date to June 30 and validity of the L/C to July 15.22. The goods should also be insured ______ breakage at your cost.23. You may ______ a trial order with us for this item.24. The bill of lading s hould be marked “______ prepaid”.25. We can allow you a special discount of 12% ______ orders exceeding $60,000.26. Since the T-shirts are intended for the niche market of collection, quality is ______ utmost importance.27. Please quote us your lowest price______ printed T-shirts CIF Lagos.28. We will replace Type 102 ______ Type101 if you don t have objections.29. We are now ______ receipt of your inquiry ______ our newly developed T-shirts.30. As contracted, we will draw ______ you ______ the invoice value.31. We lodge a claim ______ you ______ the short-weight.32. The Bill of Lading is to be made out ______ order.33. Our quotation ______ 30,000 tons of corn is valid ______ 10 days.34. On October 15, our company entered ______an agreement ______ your firm for a purchase of 40,000 tons of wheat.335. We have no way but ______ ask for replacement ______ the order, because you sent us the wrong goods.36. We look forward to receiving a trial order ______ you.37. Some customers requested us to bring ______ our price because they consider it too high.38. We shall make reduction ______our price if you increase the quantity to 50,000 M/T.39. Our distributor asked us for credit ______ the extent of $100,000 for a period of three months.三、英汉翻译(本大题共10小题,每小题2分,共20分)40. As our factory is now fully occupied with orders, we regret having to decline yours.41. You may contact the Bank of China, Beijing Branch, for any information concerning our credit standing.42. This is a technical question, which I will have to refer to our technical department.43. We are happy to conclude the business with you. Our work was not wasted. The time-taking negotiations were worth our while.44. We will let you know which items we are interested in as soon as we receive the reference materials.45. Since the prices of the raw materials have been raised, I’m afraid that we have to adjust the prices of our products accordingly.46. Business is possible if you lower the price to HK$ 2150.47. We make you the following offer, subject to your reply reaching us not later than noon time, November 20.48. Since we have only moderate cash reserves for the time being, tying up funds for three or four months would cause problems for us.49. We are responsible to replace the defective ones.四、汉英翻译(本大题共5小题,每小题3分,共15分)50. 我们真诚希望质量与合同规定相符。
1.对出口商而言,认购即付是一种非常有利的支付方式。
cash with order表示“认购即付,现款订货”。
2.We don’t think we can put the business through___(in addition)__you revise your terms and conditions.我方认为我们不能达成交易,除非贵方修改条款。
unless引导状语从句,表示“除非•”3.At one’s expense/cost 由某方付费4.For your account5.In view of our great performance last year,business at our two countries wildevelop further.6.In good condition ...处于良好状态7.Please let us kown of the tendency of your market.8.All prices must be quoted in US dollars9.Take priority in 在。
中占优先位置enjoy priority in 在。
方面享有优先权give priority to 给。
以优先权10.On the part of在。
方面11.Adapt from sth根据。
改编或改写12.In accorance with与…一致,依照; 禀承; 秉承; 因;in compliance with 与。
一致13.(1) 表示对某人感到失望,通常用介词 with, in。
如:I’m disappointed in you! How could you have liedlike that? 你让我失望了,你怎么能像那样说谎呢?14.(2) 表示对某一行为(doing sth)感到失望,通常用介词 at,about等。
如:We are all disappointed at [about] his failure. 我们都为他的失败而感到失望。
第⼀课复习重点 1.经营范围 课⽂中⽤法: As this item falls(be, lie) within the scope(sphere) of our business activities,(lines)棉布属于我公司经营范围。
替代⽤法: The item you inquired for comes within the frame of our business activities.你们所询的商品正属于我们的业务经营范围。
We handle the import business of textiles.我公司经营纺织品的进⼝业务。
We deal in Chinese textiles.我们经营中国纺织品。
We are engaged in the exportation of chemicals.我们经营化⼯产品的出⼝。
This shop trades in paper and stationery.这商店经营⽂具纸张。
We are in the cotton piece goods business. (line)我们经营棉织品。
Cotton Piece Goods are our line.棉布是我公司经营的产品。
Cotton Piece Goods are our main exports.棉布是我们的主要进⼝商品。
2.建⽴业务关系 课⽂中⽤法:to enter into direct business relations with you与你公司建⽴直接的业务关系。
注意:relations 必⽤复数; business 可⽤trade 替代。
与某某建⽴业务联系,⼀般⽤法:to establish business relations with……;to enter into business activities with……;to build up business relations with……;to make business contact with ……。
外贸函电自考知识点总结一、外贸函电相关基础知识1.外贸函电的概念和分类外贸函电是指国际贸易中使用的各种书面通信工具,包括信函、传真、电子邮件等形式。
外贸函电可以分为商务信函、合同、报价单、发票、提单等各种形式,用于进行进出口贸易活动中的交流和沟通。
2.外贸函电的特点外贸函电具有国际性、专业性和格式化的特点。
国际性表现在外贸函电涉及国际贸易活动,需要遵循国际商务惯例和国际法律法规;专业性表现在外贸函电需要具备专业知识和技能,例如外贸术语、国际结算方式、国际贸易操作等;格式化表现在外贸函电有一定的格式和规范,遵循特定的写作规则和标准。
3.外贸函电的作用和意义外贸函电在国际贸易活动中扮演着重要的角色,其作用和意义主要包括:传递信息、建立合作关系、解决问题、促进贸易和维护权益等方面。
通过外贸函电,进出口企业可以与客户、供应商、物流公司等各方进行有效的沟通和协调,从而推动贸易活动顺利进行。
4.外贸函电的发展趋势随着信息技术的发展和应用,外贸函电在形式和方式上发生了很大变化。
传统的书面信函渐渐被电子邮件、在线沟通工具等新型形式取代,外贸函电的发展趋势主要包括电子化、网络化、智能化和标准化等方面。
二、外贸函电的具体类型和写作规范1.商务信函的写作规范商务信函是国际贸易中常用的一种形式,其写作规范包括信头、称呼、正文、落款等内容。
在写作商务信函时,需要注意语言简洁明了、内容准确清晰、格式规范美观等要点。
2.合同的写作规范合同是国际贸易中不可或缺的重要文件,其写作规范主要包括合同的结构、内容、格式、条款等方面。
在写作合同时,需要注意合同的语言准确明了、内容全面详细、格式规范严谨等要点。
3.报价单的写作规范报价单是国际贸易中常用的一种形式,其写作规范包括报价单的格式、内容、条款、价格、有效期等方面。
在写作报价单时,需要注意报价单的语言简洁明了、内容准确清晰、价格合理公正等要点。
4.发票的写作规范发票是国际贸易中必不可少的一种凭证,其写作规范主要包括发票的结构、内容、格式、金额、税率等方面。
全国4月高等教育自学考试外贸函电试题课程代码:00094(请将答案填在答题纸对应旳位置上)一、单项选择题(本大题共20小题,每题1分,共20分)在每题列出旳四个备选项中只有一种是符合题目规定旳,请将其代码填写在答题纸对应旳位置上。
错选、多选或未选均无分。
1.If you are interested, we will be pleased to send you a sample ___________ charge.A. withB. withoutC. freeD. free of2.We shall appreciate ___________ us CIF Melbourne.A. you quoteB. you to quoteC. your quotingD. to you quoting3.Please be assured that your future orders will be satisfactorily ___________.A. exercisedB. madeC. doneD. executed4.If you are prepared to increase your ___________ to 15%, we shall be pleased to purchase the complete stock.A. priceB. discountC. sales volumeD. cost5.Our illustrated catalogue ___________ shows various types of bathroom fittings and their available sizes.A. enclosedB. that enclosedC. is enclosedD. which enclosed6.As soon as we have ___________ your catalogue, we shall contact you by fax.A. studiedB. inspectedC. examinedD. researched7.We are pleased to ___________ your offer and place a trial order with you.A. make advantage ofB. make use ofC. take advantage ofD. take use of8.As you failed to make delivery in time, we have no choice ___________ our order with you.A. but to cancelB. but cancelC. but cancelingD. but cancelled9.As our factory is now fully occupied with orders, we regret having to ___________ yours.A. refuseB. declineC. rejectD. return10.We also wish to advise you that the prices we quoted areour ___________ prices.A. newB. cheapC. rock bottomD. easiest11.We thank you for attending ___________ our request so promptly.A. withB. uponC. toD. at12.The time of waiting for payment agreed upon by both sides is the period of ___________.A. shipmentB. letter of creditC. draftD. credit13.We have been happy to ___________ your credit based on your promise to pay according to our terms.A. expandB. prolongC. extendD. lengthen14.___________ the terms of payment as stipulated in the contract, please establish an irrevocable letter of credit in our favor.A. In factB. As a matter of factC. In contrast withD. In accordance with15.When submitting our quotation, we suggested that the relevant L/C ___________as early as possible.A. be establishedB. establishesC. is establishedD. would be established16.___________ the unforeseen difficulties on the part of the suppliers, we regret being unable to ship the goods within the time limit of your L/C.A. Owing toB. AsC. BecauseD. Since17.Your order will be delivered on October 15 ___________ you requested.A. likeB. sinceC. asD. when18.The insurance shall be ___________ from the time of the engineer’s departure from China up to the time of his arrival in China on return.A. effectiveB. effectingC. effectD. effected19.Enclosed are sample parts ___________ some of the problem we encountered.A. show youB. showingC. will showD. shown20.Unless otherwise ___________, we wish to take out an All Risks insurance policy for you ___________the shipment.A. instructed...inB. instructions...forC. instructed...forD. instruction...on二、填空题(本大题共25空,每空1分,共25分)请将答案填在答题纸对应旳位置上。
…………○…………内…………○…………装…………○…………订…………○…………线…………○………装订线内不许答题二、填空题(共20小题,每小题2分,共40.0分)21.We refer ________________your offer________________16th March.22.As you may aware that our goods enjoy great________________in many countries.23.Our insurance company is a state-owned enterprise enjoying high prestige in settling claims promptly and equitably and_________________________________________在世界上主要港口和地区都设有代理处。
24.If you could make g reduction _______________10%_______________quotation,we have confidence_______________securing large orders________________you.25.Thank you for your acceptance of the wrongly delivered goods.We will give you a discount of 8%on invoice price.__________________________希望你方同意。
26.It will be highly appreciated if you___________________________(立即着手此事).27.Documents must be presented for negotiation__________________days after the on board date of bills of lading.28.We will ___________________办理保险at this end under our Open Policy.29.If you find our products __________________to you,please let us have your specific enquiry.30.If the present trend continues,Showner will have _______________________________(将把市场份额提高到30%)by the end of the year.31._______________________________________接受我方寄售货物的报盘,you won’t ran any risk,for we will bear all the expenses for the return of unsold goods.32.This agency agreement is entered into between the parties concerned______________________________________________________________________________(在平等互利的基础上按照以下双方同意的条款进行贸易)33.On orders _____________500pieces or more we a special discount _____________4%.34.If you ___________________(现货)please tell us the quantity and___________________________________(最低的FOB 上海报价).35.Once an agency agreement is concluded,___________________________________________________________________(委托方与代理方都将承担一定的义务)36.Transshipment are permitted at any port against _________________bill of lading.37.We hope you are satisfied with our present business on your consignment and hope_________________________________并在以后给予更多的机会。
外贸函电试题一一、单项选择题(本大题共20小题,每小题1分,共20分)在每小题列出的四个选项中只有一个选项是符合题目要求的,请将正确选项前的字母填在题后的括号内。
1. We trust you will do your best to have this matter _____ right away.A. settleB. to settleC. settlingD. settled2. We agree to continue business ______ the terms _________ stated in our Contract No 46.A. on, onB. on, asC. as, asD. as, on3. We are looking forward to _____ your L/C for Order No 123.A. receiveB. receivingC. be receivedD. be receiving4. This is our best price, _____ which we have concluded many orders with other buyers in your city.A. onB. forC. byD. at5. Our payment terms are _____, irrevocable letter of credit for the full invoice value.A. confirmedB. combinedC. committedD. completed6. Please see to it that the goods we ordered are shipped as soon as the covering letter of credit _____ you.A. getsB. comesC. arrivesD. reaches7.We enclosed our Purchase Confirmation No. 4848 _____ duplicate.A. inB. forC. withD. through8._____ you like other items, kindly let us know and we shall be only too pleased to make you offers direct.A. In caseB. In the caseC. In this caseD. In that case9. Generally we cover insurance _____ definite instructions from our clients.( )A.in absence ofB.in the absence ofC.in no absence ofD.in all absence of10. We _____ you for the special offer you send us.( )A.thankB.appreciateC.be gratefulD. be indebted11. As it _______ only a small quantity, we hope you will have no difficulty in settling this matter.A. has involvedB. involvedC. involvesD. may have involved12. After inspection of the above shipment we found 5 cases _________.A. missingB. losingC. missedD. lost13.Your failure _____ the goods by the promised date is very incontinent.A. to deliverB. of deliveryC. at deliveryD. on delivery14. According to the shipping _____ it will be impossible for us to ship the goods in October.A. schemeB. timetableC. planD. schedule15. We have lodged a claim _____ ABC Co. ______ the quality of the goods shipped _____ M.V. “Peace”.A. against…for…byB. with…for…underC. on…against…as perD. to…for…per16. __________ please find a price list of our new products.A. EnclosingB. EnclosedC. EncloseD. Enclosure17.The lid was broken and the case with its contents crushed. It looks _____ the case was not strong enough to stand voyage.A. likeB. as ifC. certainD. likely18. We are a state corporation, specializing ______ the export of oilseeds.A. atB. onC. inD. with19. We cannot entertain your suggestion _____ it does not seem workable.( )A. becauseB. forC. soD. therefore20. This offer is firm, subject to your immediate reply _____ should reach us not later than the end of this month.A. itB. theyC. whatD. which二、填空题(每空1分,共25分)21. Can you offer us machine tools _____ the following specification?22. Please make sure that the stipulations in the L/C are _____ exact accordance _____ the terms of the Sales Contract.23. To trade _____ the people of all countries _____ the basis of equality and mutual benefit is our established policy.24. We shall open an L/C _____ you favor _____ Barclay's Bank here _____ the extent of 15000.25. Black tea, first grade, is out ______ stock now.26.There is always a ready market _____ Sewing Machines, provided they are _____ good quality and competitive in price.27.It’s apparent that each sample has been subjected _____ long periods _____ extreme sunlight.28. We refer _____ you letter of May 2.29. We shall be glad to receive your offer _____ walnut meat, shipment, _____ September/October _____ transshipment at Hongkong.30. Will you send us _____ return mail pamphlets and price list _____ your exports?31. We shall cancel the contract if you fail to open the relative L/C _______ the end _________ this year.32. The goods have been ready ____________shipment ____________ a long time, but we still haven’t received your L/C.33. The buyers shall open through a reputable bank an irrevocable L/C ______ sight ______ our favor.三、英汉翻译(本大题共10小题,每小题2分,共20分)34. We no longer supply Model SB-95, but we have Model SB-99 in stock, which is better in performance and more favorable in price.35. Through lengthy and on-and-off negotiations we now finally have reached an agreement.36. We are a leading importer in surgical instruments and would like for our reference your sending us the latest catalogue, in which we are very much interested.37. As requested, we are offering 5000 metric tons of soybean subject to your reply reaching here within one week starting from today.38. Our proposal to cut down the price by 7% is reasonable, or else the buyer is entitled to return the goods and ask for compensation as stipulated in the contract.39.We wish to call your attention to the validity of the L/C, since there is no possibility of L/C extension.40.We send you a brochure on the various kinds of bicycle now available for export.41.Please advise us whether you iron nail packed in plywood kegs of 60kgs,net and whether you can ship our order from stock.42.Since the premium varies with the scope of insurance, extra premium is for buyer's account, should additional risks be covered.43.We shall be glad to ship the goods by a direct steamer to Vancouver within 30 days after receipt of you L/C.四、汉英翻译(本大题5小题,每小题3分,共15分)44.感谢你方5月18日的询价,随函寄去我方最新价目单以供参考。
自考外贸函电考试重点 Prepared on 22 November 2020一、外贸函电的写作要领:completeness(完整)、concreteness(具体)、clarity(清楚)、conciseness(简洁)、courtesy(礼貌)、consideration(体谅)以及correctness(正确)。
二、信息可以分为四大类:肯定信息(positive message)、中性信息(neutralmessage)、否定信息(negative message,也称负面信息)和说服信息(persuasive message).三、布局可以分为平铺直叙法(Direct Plan or Approach)和曲折迂回法(Indirect Planor Indirect Approach)。
四、书信的组成部分(必备部分)(可选部分)1.信头(The Heading) 8、事由( The Subject Heading Or Caption)2.日期(Date Line) 9、经办人(Attention line)3.封内地址(The Inside Address) 10、附件(The Enclosure)简写Encl. orEnc.4.称呼(The Salutation) 11、抄送(Carbon Copy)简写.5.信的正文(The Body of the Letter) 12、再启(The Postscript)简写.6.结束语(The Complimentary Close)7.签名(The Signature)五、打信格式1.缩行式:封内地址和其需要分行的地址的后一行,都比前一行缩进两格或三格;信的正文,每一段的开始一行都缩进若干格(一般与称呼末一字母取齐)。
2.平头式:需要分段的地方,及每段的开始一行都与前一行取齐,一律不缩行。
平头式各段之间要用double space以示分段。
3.混合式:封内地址和称呼采用平头式(从左边的空白边缘打起),其他部分采用缩行式,两种格式的混合采用所以称之为混合式。
外贸函电自考试题及答案一、选择题(每题2分,共20分)1. 在外贸函电中,"Proforma Invoice"是指什么?A. 形式发票B. 商业发票C. 订购单D. 装箱单答案:A2. 以下哪项不是外贸交易中常用的支付方式?A. 信用证B. 汇付C. 托收D. 现金交易答案:D3. "L/C"在外贸函电中通常代表什么?A. 信用证B. 订购单C. 装箱单D. 形式发票答案:A4. 外贸函电中,“CIF”价格术语代表什么含义?A. 成本加保险费加运费B. 成本加运费C. 免费交货D. 工厂交货答案:A5. “FOB”价格术语中的“F”代表什么?A. 工厂B. 自由C. 船上D. 固定答案:C6. 在外贸函电中,“D/P”通常指的是什么?A. 付款交单B. 承兑交单C. 付款D. 承兑答案:A7. 以下哪个不是国际贸易中常见的运输方式?A. 海运B. 空运C. 铁路运输D. 邮政小包答案:D8. “T/T”在外贸函电中通常代表什么?A. 电汇B. 信汇C. 票汇D. 托收答案:A9. 在外贸函电中,“B/L”是指什么?A. 提单B. 商业发票C. 保险单D. 装箱单答案:A10. “C&F”价格术语中的“C”代表什么?A. 成本B. 现金C. 承兑D. 信用证答案:A二、填空题(每题2分,共20分)11. 在外贸函电中,"S/C"通常指的是________。
答案:销售确认书12. 外贸函电中,"E-mail"的全称是________。
答案:Electronic Mail13. 外贸交易中,"D/A"支付方式指的是________。
答案:承兑交单14. "TEU"在外贸术语中代表________。
答案:20英尺标准集装箱15. "H.S. Code"在外贸中指的是________。
自考外贸函电试题及答案一、选择题(每题2分,共10分)1. 在外贸函电中,"CIF" 表示什么贸易术语?A. 成本加保险费加运费B. 仅成本C. 成本加运费D. 仅保险费答案:A2. 以下哪个不是国际贸易中常用的支付方式?A. 信用证B. 汇付C. 托收D. 现金交易答案:D3. 外贸函电中,“Proforma Invoice”是指什么?A. 形式发票B. 商业发票C. 装箱单D. 合同答案:A4. 在外贸函电中,"L/C" 通常指的是什么?A. 信用证B. 海运提单C. 空运提单D. 保险单答案:A5. “FOB” 价格条款中,卖方的责任不包括以下哪项?A. 将货物装上船B. 承担货物装船前的所有费用和风险C. 提供出口清关D. 负责运输过程中的货物风险答案:D二、简答题(每题10分,共20分)1. 简述外贸函电中“唛头”的作用及其重要性。
答:唛头(Shipping Mark)是用于外贸货物外包装上的一种标记,通常包括收货人的名称、目的地、批次号、件数等信息。
唛头的作用在于帮助识别货物的归属和目的地,确保货物在运输过程中的正确分发。
其重要性在于防止货物混淆,便于物流管理,尤其是在大宗货物运输中,唛头的正确使用对于避免货物错发、错运至关重要。
2. 描述在外贸函电中,如何进行有效的价格谈判。
答:在外贸函电中进行有效的价格谈判,首先需要了解市场行情和成本结构,明确自身产品的定位和优势。
其次,要准备好充分的信息,包括产品的质量、规格、包装、价格条款等,以便在谈判中有据可依。
接着,要采取灵活的策略,如使用逐步报价、提供折扣或优惠条件等吸引客户。
最后,保持良好的沟通,了解客户的需求和预期,寻求双赢的解决方案。
三、案例分析题(每题15分,共30分)1. 假设你是一家公司的外贸经理,收到一封来自潜在客户的询盘邮件,客户询问了产品A的CIF价格,并希望了解支付方式和交货期。
第一课复习重点1.经营范围课文中用法: As this item falls(be, lie) within the scope(sphere) of our business activities,(lines)棉布属于我公司经营范围。
替代用法:The item you inquired for comes within the frame of our business activities.你们所询的商品正属于我们的业务经营范围。
We handle the import business of textiles.我公司经营纺织品的进口业务。
We deal in Chinese textiles.我们经营中国纺织品。
We are engaged in the exportation of chemicals.我们经营化工产品的出口。
This shop trades in paper and stationery.这商店经营文具纸张。
We are in the cotton piece goods business. (line)我们经营棉织品。
Cotton Piece Goods are our line.棉布是我公司经营的产品。
Cotton Piece Goods are our main exports.棉布是我们的主要进口商品。
2.建立业务关系课文中用法:to enter into direct business relations with you与你公司建立直接的业务关系。
注意:relations 必用复数; business 可用trade 替代。
与某某建立业务联系,一般用法:to establish business relations with……;to enter into business activities with……;to build up business relations with……;to make business contact with ……。
与谁建立业务联系用with,如:与你公司(你们,潜在顾客等)建立联系to establish business relations with your company (your firm, your corporation,prospective dealers.)。
建立什么样的关系:to establish direct (直接的) [pleasant (愉快的),friendly (友好的),good (良好的),mutually beneficial (互利的)] relations with ……。
在什么基础上建立业务关系:on the basis of…… 如:We are willing to enter into business relations with your firm on the basis of equality, mutual benefit and exchanging what one has for what one needs.我们愿在平等互利、互通有无的基础上与你公司建立业务联系。
促进业务联系:to promote business relations;加强业务联系:to strengthen (enhance) business relations.3.general ideaA general idea 概况。
(对应于详细情况:in details,Full details, all the details, important details,detail information)。
4.AvailableAvailable 形容词available放在它所修饰的名词前或后都可以,如:Available quantity 或quantity available 可供数量。
在外贸书信中放在后面比较普通,如:Do you have any sample available?你们能给我们寄样品吗?5.Quotationquotation 做“报价”解时,常与动词make, send, give 等连用:Please make (send, give) us your lowest quotation.另外,还可以用let us have 的结构:Please let us have your lowest quotation.“quotation”后面常跟介词for,然后接所报的商品,在少数情况下,买方提及卖方的报价时用of.向对方请求报价时,必用for: Please make us your lowest quotation for Chinese Folding Fans.请报中国折扇最低价。
提到对方报来的价,即已形成了的报价用of: Your quotation of ChineseFolding Fans is too high to be acceptable.你方中国折扇报价太高,不能接受。
6.结尾语We look forward to your favourable reply. 盼佳音。
通常我们以“盼早复”“盼佳音”等来结束此类信件。
第二课复习重点1.Quote与quotation 相对应的动词是 quote.做报价解时的基本结构是:quote sb a price for sth: Please quote us your lowest price for walnuts.请向我方报核桃价。
有时不说以介词for短语表示的商品,就成为quote sb a price: Please quote us your lowest price. 请向我方报最低价。
有时只要直接宾语,而省略其它部分就成为quote a price: Please quote your lowest price.2.Happen to这一结构和动词连用,可以用来强调一件事是偶然发生的。
如:I happen to know your are wrong.但这一结构和名词连用,则表示“临到……头上”。
如:If anything happens to him, let me know. 如果他遭到什么意外,请通知我。
另外,happen to 也常与if 与should连用。
If (Should) you happen to pass a breaker's, pick me up a brown loaf, would you?如果你碰巧经过面包店,请给我带一个黑面包。
3.Desiredesire n./v. 期望,渴望;要求,请求(比wish强烈)rmationInformation n. 消息,报道(不可数名词,后常接介词on或about,也可以接regarding或concerning)We shall be glad to receive more information on (or: about) this matter. 我们愿得到有关此事的更多的消息。
All necessary information 一切必要的情况。
此句中提到的catalog 与sample books 在商业书信中都属于information的范围。
Catalogue n. 目录(本)[目录本适用于一般商品,列名详细规格及商品号码等,有绘画、照片或图表者,称为illustrated catalogue.单页的商品说明书称为leaflet. Sample books 样品本 [把布匹、纸张等各种花样,图案的小块剪样(sample cuttings)装订成一本,注明商品号码,称为样品本,寄供客户选购之用。
5.Acquaintso as to acquaint us with the material and workmanship of your supplies. 以便我公司熟悉你公司供货的质地和工艺。
Acquaint sb. with sth. 等于 inform sb of sth; tell sb sth.6.Supplysupply 可以用作名词,也可以用作动词。
Supply 作名词用时表示“供应”或“供应的货物”。
在使用中要注意:a.作名词用:表示抽象的概念以及一些习语中时,常用单数:Supply now exceeds demand on our market.目前我方市场供过于求。
The goods are in short (scarce, light, free, abundant, ample) supply. 该货现供应短缺(稀少,量少,量大,丰富,充分)。
表示具体概念时,用单复数都可以:We are replenishing supply (or: supplies )。
我们正在补充货源。
Buyers require additional supply (or: supplies) of wood oil. 买主要求再供应些桐油。
b.作动词用:要注意句型:- We can supply you with all kinds of leather shoes. - We can supply all kinds of leather shoes. - We believe we shall be able to supply your requirements.7.Intendintend 打算,是正式用语,指“心里已有做某事的目标或计划”,含有“行动坚决”之意,如: I intended to write to you.我要给你写信。
mean 也含有“想做某事”的意思,可与 intend互换,但强调“做事的意图”,较口语化,如: I mean to go to bed earlier tonight.今晚我想早些睡觉。
另外类似的词还有propose,指“公开明确地提出自已的目的或计划”,如:I proposed to speak for an hour.我想讲一小时。
8.Appreciateappreciate指对…表示感激、感谢。
如:I really appreciate your help.我真的很感激你的帮助。
第三课复习重点1.under separate coverunder separate cover表示“另封邮寄”,对应于enclose.Enclose表示“随函附寄”。
除了under separate cover 还可以用by separate mail, by separate post ;或by another mail, by another post注意:这几个词意思完全一样,但搭配不同。