外贸函电 Unit 7 packing

Answer Key to Unit 7I. Choose the best answer:1-6 B, B, B, C, C,BII. Translate the following sentences into English:1.Packing costs are affected by packing methods, distance of shipment, price terms and otherfactors.2.Enclosed is a duplicate set of shipping documents. The original set has been forwarded to youthrough your bank.3.As our customer needs the good urgently, please ship 500 pieces by air to us. We will pay theairfreight.4.The contract states that delivery shall be made within two months after receipt of the order.We are not sure if we can ship punctually owing to the strong typhoon.5.Some countries require that the place of origin should be marked on every package. Also,weight and sizes should also be included.6.The air cargo is large in volume and light in weight. The airliner will possibly charge the airfreight based on volume instead of weight.III. Translate the Following into Chinese:买方通常熟悉海外的港口系统, 买方常常会指定包装要求。

7.1 Letters about Packing


2. gross adj. 总的，毛重的 gross domestic product 国内生产总值 The company earned gross profit of over US $5 000 000 last year. 该公司去年总共获利在500万美元以上。
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Your present letter seems to contradict the previous one. Please clarify. 你方目前这封信与前一封信似乎相互矛盾， 请澄清.
7.1 Letters about Packing
7.1 Letters about Packing




7.1.1 Sample Letters of Discussing Terms of Packing（磋商包装条款的函电范例） Sample Letter 1 Notes: 1. clarify v. 澄清 The above clarifies our view on this matter. 以上所述澄清了我方对此事的看法。





8. for the sake of 因……的缘故，为了……的 好处 Never do wrong for the sake of money. 绝不要为了金钱而做坏事。 For the sake of safety, you must keep all medicines away from children. 为了安全，要把所有的药都放在孩子们拿 不到的地方。
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to apply to all shipments to effect shipment the ready-made blouse to pay compensation to indemnify from the insurance company to be seaworthy to sustain losses on account of … our candid statement a sensitive subject
New words and expressions in phrase contexts
C7.3, FTL • 适用于所有装运 • 完成装货 • 现成的女衬衫 • 支付赔偿金 • 得到保险公司的 赔偿 • 适于航海 • 遭受损失 • 由于 • 我们坦白的陈述 • 敏感的话题
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Chapter 7
BEC
• It is a usual practice in the import and export trade that the letter of credit is to be established and reach the seller one month prior to the date of shipment so that the seller can have ample time to make preparations for shipment, such as making the goods ready and booking shipping space.
Chapter 7
BEC
• 7.1.4. Different Ways of Packing • (1) Bale (大捆 : A heap of material 大捆) 大捆 pressed together and tied with rope or metal wire, suitable for paper, wool, cotton, and carpets, etc. • (2) Bag: Made of cotton, plastic, paper or jute (黄麻), ideal for cement, fertilizer, flour, chemicals, etc. • (3) Barrel/Drum: Made of wood, plastic or metal, used for liquid or greasy cargoes.

运输标志又称唛头，通常是由一个简单的几何图形 和一些字母、数字及简单的文字组成。通常刷印在 运输包装的显要部位，目的是为了使有关工作人员 顺利交接货物、防止错发、错运情况的产生。
The contents of shipping mark are as follows: Consignee’s code or consignor’s code: Destination; Package number
Unit 7 Packing 商品的包装
Packing of Goods
In shipment, proper packing can be extremely important depending on the type of product and its destination. Ocean voyages may be most damaging to the goods that are not properly packed. Actually, packing not only serves as a form of protection, but also facilitates loading, unloading and stowage, and prevents pilferage. Furthermore it can promote sales.
NO.1-500 ……箱号或件数
唛头示例：
ABC
－－－收/发货人的名称代号、简单的几何图形。
London －－－－目的港或目的地的名称
No. 1-400
－－－ 件号
Common Symbols: triangle （三角形）, diamond （菱形）, rectang拼箱/散货（Less Than Container Load， LCL）：是指承运人（或代理人）接受货主托运的数 量不足整箱时，根据货类性质和目的地进行分类整理。 把去同一目的地的货，集中到一定数量拼装入箱。由 于一个箱内有不同货主的货拼装在一起，所以叫拼箱。 这种情况在货主托运数量不足装满整箱时采用。