Establishing Business Relations

Chapter two Establishing Business Relations1.Translate the following phrases and then make sentences:Be of interest to meet one’s requirementsEnquire for trade inInquire about adhere toKeep sb informed of look forward toBe in the market for for one’s examinationAcquaint sb with in one’s placeBe in line with take the liberty ofEnclosed pleased find be in a position toGet in touch with in caseII.In each of the following sentences: Choose the appropriate word or words in the parentheses. Be prepared to justify your choice:1.We introduce ourselves(like,as,for) importers and exporters of lightindustrial(produce, products),having many years experience in this line ofbusiness.2.We have been (bought, buy, buying) walnut meat form the local commissionhouses, who (are used to, used to, use to) send us quotations regularly.3.We take the liberty (to, of, in) writing to you with a hope to get your bestoffers for Chinese bicycles.4.It is (gratify, gratifying, grateful) to learn (in, from, through) your letter thatyou are in a position to supply us with Bitter Apricot Kernels.5.The import and export business in China is (controlled, handled done) by thestate trading corporations.6.We have concluded considerable business with Biddle and Sawyer Company(of, in, with, regarding) this line of business.7.Your prompt (attention, reply, response) to this matter will be very muchappreciated.8.As (regarded, regards) machine tools, we regret to (say, inform) that we arenot able to supply for the time being.9.(In compliance with, According to, As per) your request, we are sending you(under, by) separate airmail two copies of our catalogue.10.While we appreciate your enquiry, (but, however, get) we regret beingunable to make you an offer at the moment.11.We have sent you sample by airmail (under, base on, as per) yourinstructions.12.We look forward to (receive, receiving, received) your early reply.III. Fill in the blanks:1.In______with our company’s growth, to further expand our market, we havedecided to establish an office in Dalian.2.Please be good enough to provide the necessary information ____us.3.If your price is competitive, we shall be glad to place a substantialorder______you.4.This article is of particular interest _______us.5.Our Sales Contract_____that the seller shall ship the goods within onemonth after signing the contract.6.Will you please provide Mr. Chadwick _____ _______ letter of____which you think these would be useful.7.We are gearing our production to your requirements and shall soon be _aposition ___offer you substantially.8.If your price is ____ ______ _____the market price, we can take largequantities.9.There is nothing______at present.10.Enclosed______ ______ a copy of our price list.11.He owes his success ____chance.12.Through ______ ______ ________ a Chamber of Commerce. We havelearned that you are one of that representative importers of electric goods.13.We take ______ _______ _________ writing to you with a view tobuilding up business relations with your firm.14.Your name has been recommended to us ______the Chinese Consul Stationin your city ______large exporters of Chinese carpet.15.______ ______ ________this letter is to explore the possibilities ofdeveloping trade with you.16.We___ your sending us a special offer for walnut meat.17.We can supply you ___ all kinds of leather shoes.18.Your letter has been________ _________ ___________us for attention andreply.19.We __________ that we are unable to effect shipment in this month.20.You may rest assured that ____ ______ case will the shipment be delayed. IV. Correct the inappropriate words and phrases:1.We have seen your advertisement in portable typewriters on ‘South ChinaMorning Post’.2.Some copies of our latest catalogues are being airmail to you on a separatecover.3.We will send you a complete range of samples upon the receipt of yourreply.4.You are introduced to us by Johnson Co.,Ltd. To be one of the leadingimporters of chemical products.5.We have the pleasure of writing to contact with you to hope doing businesswith you in this line.6.We should indebt ABC Company of in New York of your name and hope toenter trade relations with you.7.We oblige Mr. Edward of ABC Co. for having recommended you to us asone of the leading importers in Pairs.8.We should like to inquire if you were interested establishing direct businessrelations with us.9.We should be most grateful whether you could provide us with a list ofreliable business connections in your area.10.I wish to express my personnel appreciation for the account, which you havejust opened with us.v. Complete the following sentences in English:1.We are given to understand that(a)你公司是经营化工产品的国营公司。