【英语口语课件】Lesson Seven Exercises

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Lesson Seven ExercisesSupplementaryCommodity InspectionNew words1. inspectioncommodity inspection2. execution3. put down4. certificateInspection certificateThe China Commodity Inspection Bureau5. shipping qualitylanded qualityshipping weightlanded weight6. conformityto be in conformity withWhat he has done is not in conformity with what he has said.7. recognized8. surveyorsurveyor’s certificatesurveyor’s fee9. serve asShe serves as an interpreter in the company.10. filefile a claim against/with somebodyfile a complaint against/with somebody11. claimlodge a claim against/with somebody for (certain damage/a certain amount)file a claim against/with somebody formake a claim against/with somebody forWe have to lodge a claim against you for inferior quality.Our client is making a claim with us for US$ 5, 000.12. authorized13. What if---?What if we reject their claim?14. lay downIt is laid down in the law that every child who has reached the age of schooling should go to school.DialogueWhite先生已经和上海土产进出口公司的杨先生就大部分交易条件达成了协议。

现在,他在就商检问题和杨先生交换意见。

Y: Good afternoon, Mr. White.W: Good afternoon.Y: I’m glad we have settled most of the trade terms.W: Me too. T oday I would like to discuss commodity inspection with you.Y: Good. Commodity inspection is very important in the execution of the contract.W: Since it’s the first time we’re doing business with you, could you tell me how you usually put down the inspection clause in the contract?Y: We usually stipulate in the contract that the quality and weight of the goods are based on the inspection certificate issued by the China Commodity Inspection bureau, Shanghai Branch.W: Does it mean that you sell on shipping quality and quantity? What if the goods are found to be not in conformity with the contract stipulations when they arrive at our port?Y: You don’t have to worry about that. After the goods arrive at your port, you may ask a recognized surveyorto re-inspect the goods. The inspection certificate issued by them shall serve as the basis for filing a claim. There’s no risk involved.W: It sounds reasonable. The interests of both the buyer and the seller are taken into account. Now could you tell me a little bit more about your authorized commodity inspection organization?Y: Sure. The China Commodity Inspection Bureau (CCIB) is the only authorized organization in China that has the authority to examine, survey and analyze all import and export commodities and to issue certificates after inspection. It enjoys great prestige in the world.W: What standard and method do they usually use?Y: As a rule, they use the standard and method stipulated in the contract.W: What if there is no standard and method laid down in the contract?Y: Then they’ll use the methods and standards accepted internationally.W: I see. We’ll accept your inspection clause.Y: But please note that if the results of the two inspections are different, you should inform us of the result by faxwithin 15 days after the re-inspection.W: We’ll do that. But I wish everything would go smoothly. Y: So do I.Useful sentences卖方介绍常用做法Inspection will be carried out/ made by the China Commodity Inspection Bureau, Shanghai Branch, which is final and binding on both parties.The China Commodity Inspection Bureau, Shanghai Branch shall have a random sample inspection of the goods, which is 20% of the whole shipment.The survey report, which is based on a random selection of 30% of the consignment, is final and binding upon both parties.The buyer is entitled / has the right to re-inspect the goods within the contracted time and the re-inspection fee shall be borne by the buyer.We hope you will inform us of the date of re-inspection one month ahead. We will send our representatives to join the re-inspection.Inspection is carried out by the China Commodity Inspection Bureau before shipment. Their reports may be taken as the basis for negotiating payment. After the goods arrive at the destination, the buyer has the right of re-inspection. The inspection certificate of his surveyor will serve as the basis for lodging a claim.买方提出商检要求T o safeguard the rights and interests of both parties, we require that the goods be inspected both at the port of shipment and at the port of destination.We’ll accept the goods only if the results from the two inspections are identical with each other.Inspection of the goods shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the methods and standards stipulated in the contract.Whose inspection certificates will be taken as final if we find shortage, defects or anything which is not in conformity with the contract?When the goods arrive at our port, we will ask a recognized surveyor to make open-package visual inspection.The seller should arrive at the buyer’s installation site within the stipulated time for open-package visual inspection. Otherwise, the buyer has the right to apply to our inspection organization to carry out the inspection independently.Key to exercise:A: Could you tell me what is usually stipulated in the contract regarding commodity inspection?B: sure. As a rule, it is laid down in the contract that the China Commodity Inspection Bureau will carry out the inspection. The certificate issued by them is final and binding on both parties.A: Do you mean that you sell on shipping quality and quantity?B: Yes, but we can assure you that CCIB has always done its work impartially.A: But it seems that it’s not fair to us.B: What’s your proposal then?A: I think we should have the right to re-inspect the goods when they arrive at our port. The survey report issued byour surveyor will serve as the basis for lodging a claim.B: All right, we accept it, but if the result of your re-inspection differs from ours, you should inform us within two weeks after the re-inspection.A: We’ll do that. I’m very glad that we have reached an agreement on commodity inspection.B: Yes, we are also very glad that our talk has ended in success.。