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2019年12月英语四级听力原文和答案(第二套)2019年12月英语四级听力原文(第二套)Section ANews report oneThe British government has called for more men to consider a career in nursing. Figures show the number of male nurses has fallen in the last three years. Now, the number of men working in the nursing sector has reached a seven-year low. Numbers of male nurses increased between 2011 and 2014 and reached a peak of 7168. This figure has dropped to only 6924 in 2017. The UK Health Secretary said this is clearly a cultural problem, and probably one that exists in many parts of the world. But we can make efforts to change that now. We want to persuade males to think about career options of going into nursing. There is absolutely no reason why men can't go into this profession. The health secretary said that the government already has plans to attract a more varied workforce into nursing. She stated, we are leading the way on workforce planning. We will become the first nation in Europe to publish a national health and care workforce plan.Q1: What problem is Britain facing?A) The number of male nurses has gone down..B) There is discrimination against male nurses.C) There is a growing shortage of medical personnel.D) The number of nurses has dropped to a record low.Q2: What is the cause of the problem according to the UK Health Secretary?A) Cultural bias.B) Inadequate pay.C) Educational system. D) Working conditions.News report twoA man from Libya was enjoying a walk along the sands at Southport beach. When he was about half a mile out from the dock, he felt a bit tired. So he lay down and fell asleep, but the tide swept in quickly at the beach. And the man was shocked to wake up and find the tide had come in and completely surrounded him, cutting him off from the shore. Fortunately for him, the beach lifeguards were quickly on the scene to stop him from drowning. They act professionally to ensure the man was comfortable until an ambulance arrived. He was then taken to hospital. He is now in a stable condition. When interviewed, Keith porter of the Southport beach said, our beach is so flat that it's very common for the tide come around the back of people and cut them off from the beach. Thankfully the emergency services have again worked well together to ensure a positive outcome. And we wish the gentleman a speedy recovery.Q3: What does the news report say about the Libyan man?A) He fell out of a lifeboat. B) He lost his way on a beach.C) He was almost drowned.D) He enjoyed swimming in the sea.Q4: What did Keith Porter say at an interview?A) The beach is a popular tourist resort. B) The emergency services are efficient.C) The beach is a good place to watch the tide. D) The lifeboats patrol the area round the clock.News report threeA raccoon, a small cat-like animal climbed to the top of a 25-story skyscraper early on Wednesday. It was captured after becoming an online star across the world. At a little before three a. m. , the animal made it to the roof of the building, after it took a long break on a 17th-floor window edge. At the top of the building, animalcontrol officers put cat food in traps and captured the raccoon. A private wildlife management company will release the animal into the wild. The raccoons' upward journey began on Monday. The brown animal was spotted stuck on a narrow window edge of the office tower. On Tuesday, the raccoon slowly climbed the building. It reached the 23rd floor, and its legend continued to grow on social media with every floor it climbed. As it went up, people gathered on the sidewalk below to take photos and cheer for its safety. Online office workers posted photos and videos of the raccoon, resting on window edges and climbing up the building's concrete exterior. One online post said that the raccoon has succeeded in uniting the country the way no politician could.Q5: What does the news report say about the raccoon, a small cat-like animal?A) It became an online star.B) It broke into an office room.C) It escaped from a local zoo. D) It climbed 25 storeys at one go.Q6: What will the wildlife management company do with the captured raccoon?A) Send it back to the zoo. B) Release it into the wild.C) Return it to its owner. D) Give it a physical checkup.Q7: What did one online post say?A) A raccoon can perform acts no human can.B) A raccoon can climb much higher than a cat.C) The raccoon became as famous as some politicians.D) The raccoon did something no politician could.Section BConversation 1W: I have really amazing news. I just got a text message from my bank, saying my salary has been deposited in my account.M: Getting paid is good. But I don't understand why you're so excited. It happens every month.W: Well, I've been working for a few years. In fact, I worked all through university, but I only had part-time jobs then. So this is the first time I've ever been paid for a month of full-time work.M: Well, then you must feel great. I mean, it's been two decades, but I can still remember when I got my first real salary. I was happy for days. And I felt like it was a small fortune, even though it wasn't.W: Yeah, I've never earned so much money before. And there are so many things I'd like to do with it. What did you do with your first pay?M: I bought a new suit for work and took my parents to a nice restaurant to celebrate. Maybe you could do the same.W: I have enough professional clothes. And my parents are across the country. So seeing them is impossible. But some people from the office are members of a gym. I want to join. And my university classmates are arranging a trip to visit our old campus, and I'd love to go with them, but I can't afford both.M: If I were you. I join the gym because it's a good way to stay healthy, and it might help you build a stronger relationship with your colleagues. And good relationships are key to a successful career.W: Hm. You're right. Thanks for the advice. I'm taking it.Q8. Why did the woman feel excited?A) She got a well-paying job in a bank. B) She received a bonus unexpectedly.C She received her first monthly salary.D) She got a pay raise for her performance.Q9. When did the man get his first full-time job?A) Several years ago. B) Two decades ago.C) Right after graduation. D) Just last month.Q10. What did the man do when he got his first pay?A) He sent a small check to his parents. B) He took a few of his friends to a gym.C) He immediately deposited it in a bank. D) He treated his parents to a nice meal.Q11. What does the woman say she is going to?A) Buy some professional clothes. B) Budget her salary carefully.C) Join her colleagues for gym exercise. D) Visit her former university campus.Conversation 2W: What's going on with you lately? You seem so distracted. Like you aren't really listening to anything I say.M: I know. I'm sorry. I can't seem to focus on anything, because I still haven't decided if I should accept the offer for that Ph. D. program in London, or if I should take the job offer in New York.W: Look, it's a tough decision, but you're running out of time, aren't you? I thought you said the company expected an answer by the end of the month.M: Actually, it's the beginning of next month for the job, but the university needs a decision by the end of the week. So I have to act quickly.W: You definitely need advice for the important decision like this. So who have you talked to about it? What does your family think? Any adviser for your Master's program?M: I've asked their advice and that's part of the problem. My parents want me to get a degree, but my advisor thinks it's time for me to get more work experience.W: What do you mean by part of the problem? Oh, wait, it's your girlfriend, isn't it? You've been dating since your first year of university, so that six years now. She must have an opinion about all this. I mean isn't it time for you to think about getting married?M: Well, I do want to get married, but she thinks we need to wait until we've launched our careers. Plus, she's not sure what she'll be doing next year. She's considering a job in England and one in Australia. And her parents are pushing for the latter.Q12. Why does the man seem to be distracted?A) He has a difficult decision to make.B) He has been overworked recently.C) He has just quarreled with his girlfriend. D) He has just too many things to attend to.Q13. What does the woman say the man should do?A) Give priority to things more urgent. B) Turn to his girlfriend for assistance.C) Think twice before making the decision. D) Seek advice from his family and advisor.Q14. What does the man say is part of his problem?A) His parents and advisor have different opinions.B) He is not particularly keen on the job offered.C) He lacks the money for his doctoral program.D) His girlfriend does not support his decision.Q15. Why doesn't the man's girlfriend agree to get married right now?A) They need time to make preparations. B) They need to save enough money for it.C) They haven’t started their careers yet.D) They haven’t won their parents’ approval.Section CPassage OneAnalytical skills are our ability to understand and solve problems using information we have available. These skills are extremely important for our professional, social, and intellectual lives. What are the best ways to improve them? One way is to expand your world view. Unfortunately, this takes time. Ultimately, it will help you better evaluate information and analyze different ideas and outcomes. Traveling is a great way to expand your world view, although it can be expensive. An entertaining way of enhancing your analytical skills is to engage them by playing brain games. These are games that challenge you to think deeply and to develop your analytical skills. These games will get you used to thinking in a certain way. As a result, they will help improve your ability to think. However, opinions vary on whether video games are effective. The general consensus is that the best ones avoid mindless violence, and instead focus on strategy and challenge us to solve problems and achieve broad goals. Joining a debate or reading club or group is also a good idea. This provides people with the opportunity to come together and discuss ideas, literature and problems. Groups like these will help you refine your analytical skills and enable you to express yourself better. Any social group that encourages free exchange of ideas and pursuit of knowledge is beneficial. It helps you to actively develop your analytical skills.Q16. What kind of ability do analytical skills refer to in the passage?A) Acquiring information and professional knowledge.B) Using information to understand and solve problems.C) Enriching social and intellectual lives.D) Expressing ideas and opinions freely.Q17. What does the passage say is an entertaining way of enhancing one's analytical skills?A) Improving mind-reading strategies. B) Reading classic scientific literature.C) Playing games that challenge one’s mind.D) Traveling to different places in the world.Q18. What else does the speaker advise people to do to improve their analytical skills?A) Give others freedom to express themselves. B) Expose themselves to different cultures.C) Discard personal biases and prejudices. D) Participate in debates or discussions.Passage TwoThere's an endless amount of scientific data proving that dogs can develop strong bonds with their owners. People aren't kidding when they say they love their dog or their dog loves them, but we’re rather ignorant about the nature of the relationships that form between dogs. In an effort to understand the matter further, I spoke with doctors Mark Beckhoff a researcher and former professor of animal behavior. The doctors' response to the question of whether or not dogs can fall in love like humans do was a straight "Of course!" He went on to say that if love is defined as a long-term commitment meaning dogs seek one another out when they're apart, they're happy when they're reunited, they protect one another, they feed one another, they raise their children together. Then, of course, dogs love each other. Now our furry friends don't really experience romantic love, like in the movies, but they can form deep and lasting bonds with their fellow dogs as well as humans. In fact, evidence shows almost dogs stay with one partner their whole lives. In actuality, love between dogs can be even more intimate than human relationships. When they interact, they aren't afraid to smell each other and will express themselves clearly and honestly. Once again, it seems we have a lot to learn from dogs.Q19. What does the passage say we don't know much about?A) The nature of relationships between dogs.B) The reason a great many people love dogs.C) Why dogs can be faithful friends of humans. D) How dogs feel about their bonds with humans.Q20. What does Dr. Mark Beckhoff say about dogs?A) They have an unusual sense of responsibility. B) They can respond to humans’ questions.C) They can fall in love just like humans.D) They behave like other animals in many ways.Q21. What does the speaker say about most dogs?A) They have their own joys and sorrows. B) They experience true romantic love.C) They help humans in various ways. D) They stay with one partner for life.Passage ThreeA piece of history has been found thanks to a boy tripping on a rare, 1.2-million-year-old animal fossil. In November 2016, Jude Sparks, now 10, was on an outing with his family near their New Mexico home, when he tripped over what he thought was a cow bone. Now, researchers at New Mexico State University preserving this discovery, which was identified as an ancient elephant-like animal. Kyle Sparks, father of Jude, said he let his son decide what to do with the fossil. So Jude reached out to Peter Houde, a professor at New Mexico State University who had experience with the same type of fossil in the past. The next day, Houde came out to see the fossil for himself. Houde told ABC News that he was quite excited about the find. It was fortunate that the family didn't try to dig up the fossil because that could destroy the specimen; they did the right thing by calling someone who would know what to do."It's great for the community because now everybody can appreciate it," he added. Houde and his fellow faculty members dug up the fossil in late May. They hope to return to the site with geologists for an additional search as there could be more fossils near the site. Jude and his family had been invited by the researchers tosee the fossil being preserved at the university.Q22. What did the boy Jude Sparks think he had discovered?A) A cow bone. B) A rare animal.C) A historical site. D) A precious stone.Q23. What are the researchers at New Mexico State University doing with the boy's discovery?A) Measuring it. B) Preserving it.C) Dating it. D) Identifying it.Q24. What did professor Peter Houde say when interviewed by ABC News?A) The site should have been protected. B) The boy’s family had acted correctly.C) The boy should have called an expert. D) The channel needs to interview the boy.Q25. What do the researchers plan to do?A) Search for similar fossils elsewhere. B) Ask the university to reward Jude.C) Conduct a more detailed search.D) Seek additional funds for the search.答案1-7 AACBABD 8-15 CBDCADAC 16-25 BCDACDABBC。

unit6XI1.我们应该尽最大努力预测地震，这样地震造成的财产破坏才会被尽可能的避免We should try our best to forecast earthquakes so that destruction of property caused by them could be prevented as much as possible.2.一个农民注意到有很多鱼在水面上游动，他说这预示着可能有地震发生A farmer noticed large schools of fish swimming near the surface of the water, which, he said, indicated the possible occurrence of an earthquake.3.要将英英词典放在手边，当你不能准确地理解单词时，你就能随时查阅Keep an English-English dictionary handy, and when you cannot understand a word with accuracy, you may refer to it any time.4.如有必要，生活在将要发生地震地区的人可以睡在帐篷里If necessary, people who live in the area where an earthquake is about to occur may sleep in tents.5.对一个想找工作的学生来说，有没有硕士学位的确有很大影响A master’s degree does make a great difference to a student who wants to geta job.6.这本书除了告诉我们地震方面的知识外，还告诉我们如何做好预防工作In addition to the knowledge about earthquakes, the book tells us how to prepare for them.Unit71. An interesting question therefore remains as to how far Microsoft can go with Gates as its CEO.因此，以盖茨为首席执行官的微软还能走多远依然是个有趣的问题。

中国家长对于孩子谈恋爱的看法英语作文全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Hey guys, today let's talk about what Chinese parents think about kids dating. You know, it's a hot topic these days with all the drama and gossip going around school.So, like, some parents are totally cool with their kids dating. They're all like, "It's normal for kids to have crushes and stuff." They even give their kids advice on how to be good partners and stuff. They're pretty chill about it.But then there are some parents who are like, totally against their kids dating. They say stuff like, "You're too young to be thinking about love. Focus on your studies first." And they like, monitor their kid's phone and social media to make sure they're not talking to any crushes.I think it's kinda crazy how some parents are so strict about it. Like, let kids have fun and stuff. But I guess they just want us to focus on school and not get distracted by all that lovey-dovey stuff.In the end, I think it's important for parents to talk to their kids about dating and relationships. They should listen to how we feel and give us good advice. And maybe, if they're cool with it, let us go on a date or two. Just remember, kids also have feelings and shouldn't be too controlled by their parents.Alright, that's all for today. Make sure to subscribe for more kid-friendly topics. Bye!篇2Hey guys, do you know what? Today I want to talk about what Chinese parents think about their kids dating. It's a super interesting topic, so listen up!So, in China, most parents are pretty strict when it comes to their kids dating. They believe that love is something that should happen later in life, after you finish your studies and have a stable job. They think that dating in school can distract you from your studies and get you into trouble.Some parents also worry that if you start dating too young, you might not be mature enough to handle a relationship. They think that kids should focus on their education and personal development first, before getting into a serious relationship.But, of course, there are also parents who are moreopen-minded and supportive of their kids dating. They believe that love is a natural part of life and that it's important for kids to experience it and learn from it. They encourage their kids to be open and honest about their feelings, and to communicate with them about their relationships.So, overall, Chinese parents have different views on their kids dating. Some are strict and cautious, while others are more relaxed and understanding. But no matter what, it's important for everyone to respect each other's opinions and make decisions that are best for themselves. Love is a beautiful thing, but it's also important to be responsible and make smart choices. Let's all be respectful and understanding towards each other, and remember that love is a journey that we can all enjoy at the right time.篇3Title: What Chinese Parents Think about Kids DatingHey guys! Have you ever wondered what Chinese parents think about us kids dating? Well, let me tell you!First of all, most Chinese parents are really strict when it comes to us dating. They believe that we are too young to be in arelationship and that we should focus on our studies instead. They worry that dating will distract us from our schoolwork and cause us to neglect our responsibilities.Some parents are also concerned about the influence of Western culture on dating. They worry that we will be influenced by Western ideas of romance and relationships, which can be quite different from traditional Chinese values. They want us to uphold traditional Chinese virtues like filial piety and respect for elders.On the other hand, some Chinese parents are moreopen-minded and understanding. They believe that dating is a natural part of growing up and that we should be allowed to explore our feelings and emotions. They believe that dating can help us learn important social skills and develop healthy relationships.In conclusion, Chinese parents have different views on kids dating. Some are strict and conservative, while others are more relaxed and open-minded. It's important for us to communicate openly with our parents and respect their opinions, even if we may disagree with them. Ultimately, it's up to us to make responsible choices and balance our social lives with our academic responsibilities.Hey guys, have you ever wondered what Chinese parents think about us kids dating? Well, let me tell you all about it!First of all, Chinese parents can be pretty strict when it comes to dating. They believe that we should focus on our studies and growing up before we start thinking about dating. They worry that if we start dating too young, it might distract us from our schoolwork and other important things.Chinese parents also care a lot about our reputation. They want us to be well-behaved and respectful, and they worry that dating at a young age might make us do silly things or get into trouble. They want us to be seen as responsible and mature.But hey, it's not all bad! Some Chinese parents are more open-minded and understanding. They believe that dating can be a part of growing up and learning about relationships. They want us to be happy and to experience love and friendship. They even give us advice on how to handle relationships in a healthy and respectful way.So, what do you think about Chinese parents and their views on kids dating? Let me know in the comments below!Title: What Chinese Parents Think about Kids DatingHey guys, today we’re going to talk about what Chinese parents think when their kids start dating. It’s a pretty interesting topic, right?So first of all, a lot of Chinese parents are pretty strict when it comes to dating. They believe that kids should focus on their studies and not get distracted by romance. They worry that dating will affect their children’s academic performance and future prospects.Some parents also worry about their kids getting hurt in relationships. They think that young love can be fragile and they don’t want to see their children go through heartbreak. That’s why they might try to discourage their kids from dating too early.On the other hand, some Chinese parents are more relaxed about their kids dating. They believe that it’s a normal part of growing up and they trust their children to make the right decisions. They think that dating can help kids learn about relationships and develop important social skills.Overall, Chinese parents have different opinions when it comes to their kids dating. Some are strict and worried, while others are more relaxed and supportive. But no matter what, they all just want what’s best for their children.What do you guys think about this topic? Let us know in the comments below!篇6Hey guys, do you know what Chinese parents think about their kids dating? Let me tell you all about it!First of all, Chinese parents can be pretty strict when it comes to their kids dating. They believe that dating should only happen when you are old enough and responsible enough to handle a relationship. They want their kids to focus on their studies and personal development first before getting into a romantic relationship.Some parents also worry about the influence of dating on their kids' academic performance. They think that dating can be a distraction and may result in lower grades or even risky behavior. That's why they often encourage their kids to wait until they are older and more mature before starting to date.But not all Chinese parents are totally against their kids dating. Some parents are more open-minded and understanding. They believe that dating is a natural part of growing up and that their kids should be allowed to experience it as long as they are responsible and respectful.In the end, every parent has their own thoughts and feelings about their kids dating. Some are strict, some are more lenient, but all of them just want what's best for their children. So, if you're thinking about dating, make sure to talk to your parents about it and listen to what they have to say. It might not always be what you want to hear, but it's important to respect their opinions and trust that they have your best interests at heart.篇7Title: What do Chinese Parents think about Children dating?Hey guys, have you ever thought about what your parents think about you dating someone? Well, in China, parents’ opinions about their children dating can be quite different than in other countries. Let me tell you more about it!First of all, many Chinese parents are quite traditional when it comes to dating. They believe that children should focus on their studies and not get distracted by relationships. They thinkthat dating at a young age can impact their academic performance and overall development. So, many parentsSecondly, Chinese parents also worry about their children’s safety when it comes to dating. They are concerned about issues like teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and emotional heartbreak. They want to protect their children from getting hurt or making bad decisions in relationships.Moreover, many Chinese parents also have high expectations for their children’s future partners. They want their children to date someone who is well-educated, has a good job, and comes from a respectable family. They believe that the right partner can have a positive impact on their children’s future.However, some parents are more open-minded and supportive when it comes to their children dating. They believe that dating is a normal and healthy part of growing up. They encourage their children to have relationships and learn from their experiences.In conclusion, Chinese parents have varying opinions when it comes to their children dating. Some are traditional and cautious, while others are more liberal and supportive. Ultimately, every parent wants what is best for their children and hopes that theywill make wise choices in relationships. So, if you want to start dating, make sure to talk to your parents and understand their perspectives.That's all for now, guys! Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more interesting topics! Bye-bye!篇8Hey guys! Do you know what Chinese parents think about kids dating? Well, let me tell you all about it!First of all, most Chinese parents are pretty traditional when it comes to dating. They think that kids should focus on studying and not on dating. They believe that dating at a young age can distract kids from their schoolwork and lead to trouble.Some parents also worry that their kids are not mature enough to handle the responsibilities of a relationship. They are concerned that their kids might make bad decisions or get hurt emotionally. That's why they often try to discourage their kids from dating until they are older.But there are also some cool parents out there who are more open-minded about dating. They think that it's important for kids to learn about relationships and emotions early on. Theybelieve that dating can help kids develop communication skills and emotional intelligence.Overall, Chinese parents have different opinions about kids dating. Some are strict and traditional, while others are more relaxed and understanding. But no matter what, they all want the best for their kids and just want to see them happy and successful. So, kids, if you want to date, make sure to talk to your parents and listen to their advice!篇9Hey guys! Today we are gonna talk about what Chinese parents think about their kids dating. So, let's dive into it!First of all, most Chinese parents are quite strict when it comes to their kids dating. They believe that children should focus on studying and building a bright future before getting into a relationship. They worry that dating might distract their kids from their studies and affect their academic performance. So, they often discourage their kids from dating until they are older.Some parents also think that dating at a young age is not good for their kids' emotional development. They are concerned that their kids might get hurt or experience heartbreak if the relationship doesn't work out. They believe that children shouldbe mature enough to handle the ups and downs of a romantic relationship before getting into one.On the other hand, there are some parents who are more lenient and open-minded about their kids dating. They believe that dating is a normal part of growing up and can help their kids learn valuable life skills, such as communication and empathy. They encourage their kids to be responsible and to make wise decisions when it comes to dating.In conclusion, Chinese parents have different opinions when it comes to their kids dating. Some are strict and cautious, while others are more relaxed and supportive. Ultimately, it's important for parents to communicate with their kids and trust them to make the right decisions when it comes to dating. Let's remember to respect our parents' wishes and make good choices in our relationships. Thanks for reading!篇10Hey guys, did you know that some Chinese parents have strong opinions about their kids dating? Let me tell you all about it!So, in China, many parents have traditional beliefs about dating and relationships. They believe that children should focuson their studies and personal development instead of getting into romantic relationships. Some parents even think that dating can be a distraction and may negatively impact their children's academic performance.There are also parents who worry about their children getting hurt in relationships. They are concerned that their kids are not mature enough to handle the emotional ups and downs that come with dating. They want to protect their children from heartbreak and disappointment.Furthermore, some Chinese parents have specific expectations when it comes to their children's partners. They may prioritize factors like financial stability, social status, and family background over love and compatibility. This can put pressure on their children to choose a partner that meets their parents' standards, even if it means sacrificing their own happiness.Overall, Chinese parents have a variety of opinions when it comes to their children dating. Some are supportive andopen-minded, while others are more conservative and restrictive. It's important for kids to communicate with their parents and find a balance between following their own hearts andrespecting their parents' wishes. After all, love is a beautiful thing that should be celebrated and cherished!。

DatingArticle 1: First date advice: 7 things not to talk about on a first date1. Your romantic pastFirst dates are all about you and your date, they‟re nothing to do with your ex. Your ex should be completely off your mind, and certainly not the topic of conversation. If you‟re being negative –…She kept all my CDs, thieving cow‟–you‟ll come across as bitter. If the story is positive –…He‟s so supportive, we‟ve become really great friends since the break up‟ –you‟ll just sound like you‟re not ready to move on.2. Your huge w ealth (or lack of)Yakking on about your amazing holiday to the Bahamas last year, or the fact that you‟ve just bought a new Lotus doesn‟t make you sound desirable. In fact it makes you sound like a self-obsessed show off. Conversely, if money‟s tight, talking about how little you earn or how you can‟t afford a holiday this year will make your date feel uncomfortable and will also seem like you‟re angling for them to pick up the bill.3. Your dim and distant pastThink about a fi rst date as being all about what you‟re up to now. Your date wants to know about who you are in the present, not about all the amazing times you had in your university days, or when you spend a year travelling around South America. We‟re sure all those things we‟re great fun, but they‟re in the past, and anything you talk about at length from your past will make your present seem rather dull.4. Your soapboxIf you‟re a vegetarian, for example, that fact will probably come up on a date, especially if you‟re eating out. That‟s fine and it‟s likely your date will want to know more about your life choice. However, you‟re making a huge mistake if you see this as a starting point for a debate about animal rights. Even if your date agrees with you, chances are they don‟t want to be preached at, especially by someone they thought they were going to have a relaxing evening with.15. Your job - in great detailPeople who enjoy their jobs, do so because they find the little details of their day to day work fascinating. Unfortunately, your date doesn‟t care about the minutiae of a presentation on work place efficiency that you‟re putting together. There are exceptions –if you‟re a TV producer who met Rihanna last week (…Oh the things I could tell you about her!‟) then you might have a good story. Otherwise, don‟t bother. Also, if you really hate your job there‟s no bigger turn off than you mo aning about it on a first date.6. Your healthWe‟re sorry you‟ve had a fungal nail infection for the last month, and we‟re real ly sorry that you have painful bouts of gastroenteritis, but this is not flirty first date talk. First dates are the marshmallow of the dating world – light, fluffy and fun. Health and high energy is attractive, monthly hospital appointments aren‟t.7. Your dating lif eWe all know that when you‟re …dating‟ chances are you might have other dates lined up, but it‟s not a good idea to highlight this fact. Whatever your date knows deep down, on your date they want to feel like they‟re your true focus, and tal king about other dates you‟re going on that week won‟t come off well.2Article 2: Things Women Think Men Should Do On A First DateTake chargeWe do not want to decide where to go. We will never tell you this, but it is true. Ask us what kind of place and/or food we like; then, pick a place like that. Do not leave it up to us to choose. You are the man. Act like one.SmileWhen we arrive, smile. Maybe you are a tough guy. Maybe you are nervous. Maybe you are paralyzed. Either way, smile. Women are strange, exotic, intuitive creatures, and we respond well to positive reinforcement. Do not glower.Mind your body languageIf your legs are crossed and your hand is over your mouth, we will unconsciously think you are hiding something. If you are sprawled out all over with your legs spread wide and your hands behind your head, we will think you are a slob. Sit up straight, lean in closer, and keep your hands where we can see them.Ask questionsThis seems obvious, but it‟s surprising how many men don‟t do this. You know what women like? Attention.ListenYou can‟t just ask a bunch of questions, and then not listen to the answers. They call this a “date,” but, really, for women, it‟s more like a “test.” If you emailed or talked on the phone beforehand, remember what the hell she told you about herself. If you forget, we will feel angry and want to leave. Then you will be sorry.Use flattery, appropriatelyIf at some point during our meeting, you tell us we are “beautiful,” “attractive,” or “pretty,” we will lik e you better than if you don‟t.3Article 3: Things That Women Can Do on a First Date1. Keep all conversation positiveNever bring up negative things, like how hard your life is right now, how complicated things are with your parents, or how you‟re sorry that your nails are chipped because you didn‟t have time for a manicure. Never complain about anything. Avoid talking about your expectations for a relationship and any controversial subjects until you get to know him better.2. When he is talking, lean forward and actively listenGuys respond to visual cues much better than verbal ones.3. Don’t ask the same old questionsEveryone gets asked what they do or where they‟re from. Try some questions that he‟s never been asked before. If you can, focus the qu estion on something that you‟ve noticed about him specifically.4. Avoid asking him questions about his job or the kind of car he drives or whether he owns his own houseIt may appear as if you‟re a gold-digger who won‟t take any guy who makes less than Warren Buffett.5. If you’ve got any interesting hobbies or an unusual job, play it up!Guys love independent women with adventurous streaks. They imagine that she might just spring some new kind of adventure on them.4Vocabulary ListChinese meaningdodgydump sbfirst impressionget engagedget over sblet sb down gentlyplay the fieldsee how it goesspeed datingstand sb up5。

Advice for Online DatingOnline dating can be a great way to meet new people and potentially find a compatible partner. However, it's important to approach it with caution and keep some tips in mind. Here are some pieces of advice to help you navigate the world of online dating successfully.1. Be yourself: The most important thing to remember when online dating is to be authentic and honest. Don't try to create a false persona or hide any significant details about yourself. Be who you are and present yourself honestly, as you would in any other social situation.2. Use a reputable dating site: Choose a dating site that has a good reputation and is known for its safety and effectiveness. This will help reduce the chances of meeting someone who is untrustworthy or dishonest.3. Carefully screen potential matches: Read the profiles carefully and take the time to get to know potential matches before agreeing to a date. Use the dating site's search filters and communication toolsto find people who share your interests and values.4. Be cautious with your personal information: Don't disclose sensitive information such as your home address, phone number, or workplace until you feel comfortable doing so. Wait until you have met the person in person and gotten to know them better before sharing personal details.5. Be patient and optimistic: Online dating can be a slow process, and it may take some time to find someone who is right for you. Don't get discouraged if initial encounters don't work out or if you don't seem to be connecting with anyone. Stay positive and keep looking, and eventually you may find someone who is a great match for you.Remember, online dating is just one way to meet people, and it may not be适合每个人。

外贸英语函电一．选择题1. If you will send us a catalogue by air, we shall ( ) very much.A. be indebtedB. be gratefulC. thankD. appreciate it2. We appreciate your order, ( ) we very much regret that we are unable to accept any fresh orders at present owing to heavy commitments.A. andB. butC. orD. nor3. Should your L/C ( ) us at the beginning of May, we shall be able to ship your order.A. arriveB. reachC. comeD. get4. By joint efforts we can ( ) both friendship and business.A. increaseB. expandC. promoteD. extend5. Regarding insurance, the coverage is for 110% of invoice ( ) up to the port of destination.A. worthB. valueC. priceD. cost6. Our latest design has won worldwide ( ).A. popularityB. popularC. popularlyD. popularize7. Payment by D/P should be ( ) to you.A. agreeB. agreedC. agreementD. agreeable8. We ( ) you of our prompt shipment after receipt of your order.A. assureB. assuranceC. insureD. insurance9. You have delayed in dispatching us the shipping ( ) after shipment.A. informationB. instructionC. adviceD. data10. Please effect payment when the draft ( ).A. expiresB. dueC. falls dueD. falls expiration11. We thank you for your letter of May 17 and the ( ) catalogue.A. sentB. enclosedC. givenD. presented12. While ( ) an enquiry, you ought to enquire into quality, specification and price etc.A. givingB. offeringC. sendingD. making13. Documentary Collection is to be made with the documents to be ( ) to the draft.A. enclosedB. attachedC. togetherD. along with14. We are sending you the samples ( ) requested.A. onB. forC. withD. as15. We are anxious to ( ) the market for our Antimony Trioxide, which at present enjoys a limited sale in Europe.A. increaseB. enlargeC. expandD. extend16. We have instructed the bank to ( ) the amendment you ask for.A. effectB. fulfillC. performD. do17. We would like to take this ( ) to establish business relations with you.A. stepB. opportunityC. advantageD. opening18. As it only ( ) a small quantity, we hope you will have no difficulty in setting this matter.A. involvesB. involvedC. has involvedD. involving19. We cannot see any possibility of business ( ) your price is too high.A. thatB. whileC. thoughD. since20. In this case, the buyer ( ) the right to cancel the contract.A. couldB. haveC. makeD. reserves21. We are not in a position to offer firm, as the goods are ( ).A. out of stockB. outside stockC. without stockD.no stock22. Your delay in shipment will ( ) us in great difficulty.A. causeB. leadC. concludeD. involve23. We ( ) your shipping advice by cable.A. waitB. wait toC. awaitD. await for24. Your full cooperation ( ).A. will be thanked very muchB. is to be appreciatedC. is to appreciateD. will be highly appreciated25. ( ) your letter of March 5, we are pleased to inform you that the L/C has been received.A. In reply toB. Replying forC. Replied toD. Replied for26. We will do our best to ( ) shipment to meet your requirements in time.A. expectB. expediteC. exerciseD. examine27. Because there is no direct steamer from here to your Port, we suggest that you ( ) transshipment at Hong Kong.A. may acceptB. can acceptC. must acceptD. accept28. Please see ( ) the L/C stipulations are in exact accordance with the terms of the Contact.A. in thatB. to thatC. to it thatD. to it which29. Due to a lack for stock of the cell phones you ordered, we cannot supply the goods as scheduled. Would you please ( ) the L/C to the end of next month?A. expandB. extensionC. extendD. expire30. ( ) the goods under Contract No. 1986 are ready for shipment, please rush your L/C with the least possible delay.A. IfB. UnlessC. AlthoughD. As31. The total amount of your order last year was ( )，which does not warrant an agency appointment.A. excellentB. fabulousC. moderateD. satisfying32. ( ) walnut meat, we would inform you that the few parcels we have at present are under offer.A. As regardsB. As regardC. With regardD. With regards to33. Shipping agents will ( ) the goods to be shipped.A. arrangeB. arrange forC. see to itD. see that34. We are in receipt of your letter ( ) March 23.A. dateB. datedC. datingD. to date35. You may rest assured that we will have the goods ( ) before April 20th.A. shippingB. shippedC. been shippingD. been shipped36. There should not be such a big ( ) between your price and those of other suppliers.A. holeB. distanceC. quotationD. gap37. The hot weather has increased the sale of air-conditioners and now they are in short ( ).A. storeB. provisionC. reserveD. supply38. In ( ) of quality, our make is superior to theirs.A. termsB. termC. connection.D. connections39. We would like to inform you that our terms of payment are ( ) to all our customers.A. acceptedB. acceptableC. acceptingD. accept40. Please keep us informed of the developments in your market, ( ) we can adjust our quotations.A. so thatB. such thatC. as long asD. so long as41. The packing must be strong enough ( ) rough handing.A. withstandB. withstandingC. to withstandD. to be withstood42. If any items is ( ) to you, please let us know.A. of interestB. interestedC. interestD. interesting43. The goods ( ) shipped already if your L/C had arrived by the end of December.A. would beB. must have beenC. had beenD. would have been44. The shipment was delayed because you had failed ( ) the necessary space.A. bookB. to bookC. to orderD. order45. The offer is ( ) our final confirmation.A. madeB. bound toC. subject toD. used for46. As our factory is at present fully occupied with orders we regret having to ( ) yours.A. refuseB. cancelC. rejectD. return47. We are afraid that we have to charge more for the designated packing, as it ( ) extra labor and cost.A. calls onB. calls offC. calls inD. calls for48. ( ) our customers now urgently need the goods, we must ask you to make the earliest possible delivery.A. AsB. WhereC. ThatD. Whether49. The documents will be sent to you under separate ( ).A. coveringB. coverC. coverageD. covered50. If you cannot make reduction in your price, we will regretfully ( ) your offer.A. acceptB. receiveC. declineD. have51. In our letter of May 10, we make ( ) clear that shipment be effected in June.A. youB. themC. usD. it52. The design of the pillowcase is very nice, but its color does not ( ) to me.A. appealB. suitC. attractD. satisfy53. The case was crushed. It looks ( ) the case was not strong enough to stand voyage.A. as ifB. likeC. likelyD. possible54. An agreement is ( ) as a result of the process of offer and acceptance.A. includedB. hadC. resultedD. reached55. No discount will be granted ( ) you could place an order of more than 10000 dozen.A. untilB. unlessC. otherwiseD. except56. We regret the need for you to write to us and hope the steps we are taking ( ) the safe arrival of all your orders in the future.A. insureB. assureC. ensureD. sure57. Fresh supplies are ( ) early next month.A. to be arrivedB. schedule to arriveC. due to arrivingD. due to arrive58. If you can make us a firm offer at a ( ) price, we will place an order with your corporation.A. competitiveB. comparativeC. subjectiveD. objective59. We suggested you file a claim against the shipping company for all the losses ( ) during the transportation.A. happenedB. occurredC. incurredD. resulted60. We wish to call your attention to the ( ) in the L/C, since there is no possibility of L/C extension.A. varietyB. validityC. possibilityD. probability61. If you are able to ( ) your price by3%, we could probably come into business.A. deductB. increaseC. reduceD. offer62. Should your L/C ( ) us at the beginning of May, we shall be able to ship your order.A. arriveB. reachC. comeD. get63. The ( ) has been shipped on S.S. “Tiantaishan” for transshipment at Hong Kong per S.S. “FlyingCloud”.A. produceB. productC. cargoD. manufacture64. Your quotation of bicycles is ( ) high to be acceptable.A. tooB. soC. suchD. as65. We hope the goods you ordered will arrive at the port of destination ( ).A. in perfect conditionB. in the good conditionC. in a good conditionD. in the perfect condition66. Please ( ) your utmost to expedite shipment, so that we may execute the order smoothly.A.doB. getC. takeD. make67. Please arrange shipment of the goods booked by us with the ( ) possible delay.A. mostB. leastC. latestD. worst68. ( ) will be highly appreciated if you will send us a brochure.A. WeB. YouC. ItD. Which69. We are now ( ) your inquiry of October 12.A. on receiptB. on receipt ofC. in receiptD. in receipt of70. Please ( ) the shipment date of your L/C to October 15 and validity to October 30.A. amendB. extendC. establishD. extend71. ( ), we are airmailing you our latest quotation sheet for your consideration.A. As requestB. At your requestC. At requestedD. As you requesting72. It is beyond question ( ) we get the necessary import license from our authorities.A. whichB. thatC. whenD. where73. ( ) you don’t reduce your quotations, we shall have to buy elsewhere.A. BeforeB. IfC. UnlessD. When74. We ( ) your quoting us your competitive prices on a CIF basis for the following.A. appreciateB. are appreciatedC. appreciate itD. will be appreciated75. Our ( ) catalogue and price list are sent together with the letter for your reference.A. illustratingB. that illustratedC. be illustratedD. illustrated76. We agree to insure the shipment for 120% of the invoice value, but the extra ( ) charged will be for your account.A. insurance valueB. premiumC. money insuredD. discount77. The goods ( ) you enquired fall within the scope of our business activities.A. whichB. thatC. for whichD. for that78. We trust that Article NO. 19 will ( ) you.A. gladB. deliverC. assureD. satisfy79. We highly appreciate ( ).A. your kind cooperationB. you cooperationC. that you cooperateD. it your kind cooperating80. Mr. Smith wrote us last week that our price was ( ) and asked us to secure the delivery.A. impossibleB. managerialC. acceptableD. unfortunate81. ( ) you can reduce your quotations, we shall have to buy elsewhere.A. BeforeB. AfterC. Seeing thatD. Unless82. As agreed upon in our negotiations, payment ( ) L/C.A. is made byB. is to be made byC. will beD. is by83. ( ) you fulfill the terms of the L/C, we will the draft drawn under this credit.A. ProvidedB. To provideC. SuppliedD. Furnished84. The letter of credit should be ( ) as some items in it do not agree with the sales contract.A. amendedB. confirmedC. committedD. completed85. A container holds 240 bicycles; the whole cargo would therefore comprise 50 containers, ( ) 8 tons.A. and each weighingB. each to weighC. each weighingD. each weighs86. Our advice of dispatch was faxed to you three days ago and you ( ) it by now.A. will receiveB. must have receivedC. receivedD. have been received87. If you are interested, we will be pleased to send you a sample ( ) charge.A. withB. withoutC. freeD. free of88. We shall appreciate ( ) us CIF Melbourne.A. you quoteB. you to quoteC. your quotingD. to you quoting89. We are in possession of your letter of the 11th July, ( ) which we note that you have established the L/C in our favor.A. ofB. throughC. byD. from90. It is after examination ( ) we find the goods of high standard and are satisfied with the quality of the shipment.A. whatB. whichC. asD. that91. Claims ( ) transportation should be referred to the shipping company.A. concernedB. concerningC. concernD. be concerned92. ( ) 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. Since93. Your order will be delivered on October 15 ( ) you requested.A. likeB. sinceC. asD. when94. Enclosed are sample parts ( ) some of the problem we encountered.A. show youB. showingC. will showD. shown95. Please do your best to expedite the covering L/C ( ) we may fulfill the contract smoothly.A. so thatB. so as toC. so asD. as96. We regret to inform you that we do not have in stock the goods in the ( ) quantity.A. desireB. desiresC. desiredD. desiring97. We are sorry for the short delivery by 20 tons. This ( ) you some trouble in meeting orders of your clients.A. must causeB. must have causedC. has causedD. will be caused98. In case the said goods are not available from stock, please keep us ( ) at an early date.A. informingB. informC. informedD. know99. Please quote us competitive prices for models ( ) for export.A. availableB. ableC. payableD. be able to100. You may offer to our bank, Bank of China for our financial ( ).A. understandingB. outstandingC. withstandingD. standing101. ( ) to our regret, at present we cannot entertain any fresh orders.A. ManyB. MoreC. MuchD. Most102. We understand you corporation ( ) foodstuffs for export.A. specializesB. dealsC. engagesD. handles103. We shall be much ( ) if you could quote us the best CIF Tianjin.A. obligedB. appreciatingC. appreciableD. thanks104. We make you the following offer subject to the goods ( ).A. unsoldB. to be unsoldC. are soldD. being unsold105. The offer is to be ( ) if not accepted by the end of the month.A. heldB. withdrawnC. confirmedD. proved106. We are satisfied the packing is suitable for a long sea ( ).A. tripB. journeyC. voyageD. tour107. We invite your attention to the fact ( ) the L/C covering your order No. 123 has not reached us in spite of our repeated requests.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. where108. Since ( ) business has been done at this price in your distinct, we trust that it will also be acceptable to you.A. considerateB. considerableC. consideredD. considering109. You must be responsible for all the losses ( ) from your delay.A. arisingB. risingC. arousingD. have arisen110. We would appreciate your ( ) attention to the question.A. firstB. instantC. promptD. immediately111. Please keep us informed of the developments in your market ( ) we can adjust our quotations. A. such that B. so long as C. as long as D. so that112. According to the shipping ( ), it will be impossible for us to ship the goods in June.A. scheduleB. timetableC. planD. scheme113. When setting the price of a product, there are many factors that have to ( ).A. take into accountB. taken into accountC. be taken accountD. be taken into account 114. We had to have the goods warehoused ( ) insuring against usual risk.A. for the account ofB. on account ofC. on your own accountD. for your account115. The decision-maker made a general survey of the ( ) of the advertisements on the promotion of sales of their new products.A. resultB. affectC. effectD. cause116-120 CBCDB121. Because there is no direct steamer from here to your port, we suggest that you accept ( ) at Hong Kong.A. transportationB. transshipmentC. transformationD. transmission122. We are glad that in the past few years, we, by joint efforts, ( ) both business and friendship.A. have greatly promotedB. have greatly been promotedC. had greatly promotedD. had greatly been promoted123. ( ) is hoped that you would do your utmost to effect punctual shipment.A. ThisB. ThatC. OneD. It124. We are ( ) exporters of all kinds of Chinese goods.A. good-establishedB. good-establishingC. well-establishingD. well-established125. Please rush your L/C; otherwise the shipment will ( ).A. delayB. delayedC. be delayedD. be delaying126. If you ( ) a large order, we will supply a discount of 5%.A. placeB. giveC. getD. have127. If the sentence “The goods will be forwarded to you by the end of this week ” , “forwarded” means ( ).A. lentB. sentC. openedD. packed128. We are ( ) agents for a number of American publishers.A. actingB. acting asC. acting inD. acting of129. Claims for ( ) or incorrect material must be made within 30 days after arrival of the goods.A. lackB. scarcityC. shortageD. rarity130. You can find ( ) for black tea here.A. a ready marketB. most popularC. great popularityD. selling fast131. We hope you can decrease the price; otherwise we shall be compelled ( ) to turn down your order.A. irregularlyB. reluctantlyC. happilyD. badly132. ( ) your letter of March 5, we are pleased to inform you that the L/C has been received.A. Replying toB. Replying forC. Replied toD. Replied for133. We know that your products have enjoyed a very good reputation in this ( ).A. localB. localityC. locateD. location134. As we know, you are one of the ( ) manufacturers in this area.A. leadB. goodC. leadingD. most135. We cannot see any possibility of business ( ) your price is too high.A. thatB. whileC. thoughD. since136. The ( ) between the products and samples is normal, so we could not accept the claim.A. discrepancyB. mistakeC. wrongD. change137. Please take every possible ( ) to ensure that our products reach the port of the destination on time.A. precautionB. discrepancyC. cautionD. change138. We have the goods you required in stock and will deliver as soon as we ( ) your order.A. receivedB. receivingC. receiveD. will receive139. Please check the enclosed letter of credit to ensure that it ( ) your instructions.A. agreesB. agrees toC. agrees uponD. agrees with140. Risks other than All Risks and War Risk can be ( ) if the extra premium should be bonded by the buyer.A. discoveredB. recoveredC. uncoveredD. covered141. We have pleasure in informing you that we have completed the above shipment ( ) the stipulations set forth in the L/C.A. in accordance withB. in relation withC. in connection withD. in terms with142. Because there is no direct steamer from here to your Port, we suggest that you ( ) trans-shipment at Hong Kong.A. may acceptB. can acceptC. must acceptD. accept143. We are establishing the relative L/C with the Bank of China, Shanghai and shall let you know by cable ( ) it is opened.A. untilB. beforeC. unlessD.as soon as144. We wonder whether you could use Type A ( ) Type B.A. because ofB. in spite ofC. instead ofD. replace of145. We wish to ( ) your attention to the fact that the date of delivery is approaching.A. payB. drawC. pushD. put146. As your prompt attention to shipment is most desirable to all parties ( ), we hope you will let us have your telegraphic shipping advice without further delay.A. concernedB. concerningC. to concernD. concern147. After inspection of the above shipment we found 6 cases ( ).A. lossB. losingC. missingD. missed148. It is our foreign ( ) policy to trade with foreign countries on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.A. businessB. marketC. tradeD. deal149. Please be assured that your future orders will be satisfactorily ( ).A. exercisedB. executedC. doneD. made150. Since the premium varies with the scope of ( ), extra premium is for buyers’ account, shouldadditional risks be covered.A. assuranceB. insuranceC. businessD. enterprises151. When submitting our quotation, we suggested that the relevant L/C ( ) as early as possible.A. establishesB. would be establishedC. is establishedD. be established152. We have the pleasure in ( ) your letter of November .11 in which you informs us that you are satisfied with our products.A. admittingB. acknowledgingC. acceptingD. adjusting153. We can ( ) men’s shirts in stock.A. supposeB. suggestC. supplyD. support154. We trust you will do your best to have this matter ( ).A. settleB.to settleC. settlingD. settled155. As you failed to make delivery in time we have no choice ( ) our order with you.A. settleB. to settleC. settlingD. settled156. This offer is firm, subject to your immediate reply ( ) should reach us not later than the end of this month.A. itB. theyC. whatD. which157. We cannot entertain your suggestion ( ) it does not seem workable.A. becauseB. forC. soD. therefore158. Under separate cover, we have already sent you samples of ( ) sizes of shoes.A. varyingB. variousC. variableD. variant159. We can offer you machine tools with the following ( ).A. informationB. arrangementsC. specificationsD. messages160. It is necessary for you to ( ) our shipment instructions.A. comply withB. consist ofC. insist onD. persist in二．填空题1. The export of glassware falls within the scope of our business activities.2. The additional charges are for your own account.3. We regret to inform you that we have to decline your offer since your price is out of linewith the ruling market.4. Although we do not doubt about what you say, we are of the opinion that the quality of other makes doesn’t measure up to that of our products.5. Up to now, you haven’t sent the goods we are in urgent need of.6. We are glad to enter into business relations with your corporation.7. We would like to inform you that our terms of payment are acceptable to all our customers abroad.8. Sellers always look forward to receiving substantial orders from buyers.9. We shall arrange for effecting shipment without delay upon receipt of your L/C.10. We feel regretful that we are not in a position to accept your order.11. to 12. at 13. on 14. to 15. in 16. from 17. on 18. with 19. of 20. for21. Owing to the delay on the part of the suppliers, we must ask you to extend the date of shipment to October 10th.22. Please try your best to push the sale of machine tools against your end.23. Would you make us a firm offer in CIF Liverpool basis?24. We wish to call your attention to the validity of the L/C, since there is no possibility of L/C extension.25. Such a growing demand can only result with increased price.26. We shall be very grateful if you will advise us of the specifications of those which can be shipped upon stock.27. Although we appreciate the good quality of your goods, we are sorry to say that your price appears to be for the high side.28. You will have to acquaint us at the articles in detail.29. Should this trial order prove satisfactory to our customer, we can assure you for repeat orders in increased quantities.30. The insurance company is responsible by the claims.31. We refer you to our bank for our financial standing.32. Please insure the goods without F.P.A for USD 100,000.33. We are pleased to inform you that we have been requested to open a credit in your favor.34. Our usual terms of payment are by L/C and we hope they will be acceptable with you.35. The color and package should be identical on the sample.36. Our L/C will be issued of receiving your confirmation.37. We wish to place with you a repeat order at 500 dozens of the same style and sizes.38. They may be able to give you the quality you desire to a fair price.39. This does not include a postal charge of US$ 20 in overseas subscribers.40. If you can discount your price for 10%, we are ready to order 500 bales.41. We have been specializing in this line for many years.42. Your desire for the establishment of business relations coincides with ours.43. We take pleasure in sending our latest catalogue for your reference.44. Fountain pens are packed 20 pieces to a box.45. The contract will come into effect as soon as it is signed.46. The seller is liable for the refund of the extra cost because of the discrepancy in weight.47. We would like to avail ourselves of this opportunity to express our thanks to you for your close cooperation.48. Please sign and return one copy for our file at your earliest convenience.49. We deem it to your advantage to buy this item for a trial sale in your market.50. For the time being we couldn’t quote for you, but we will keep your inquiry in mind.51. Please keep us informed of the customer’s response to our new products.52. If your price is favorable, we shall place an order with you.53. According to the contract stipulations, the B/L must be in duplicate.54. 500 sets of sewing machines under Contract No. 256 have been ready for shipment.55. One of our clients in Singapore is in the market for Chinese sewing machines.56. We are looking forward to your favorable reply with keen interest.57. If you fall to fulfill your obligation, you shall not be entitled to any commission.58. The sale of our products has been on the decline these years.59. We took your case seriously and looked into the matter in detail.60. We have no objection to the clauses about the packing and shipping marks.61. In reply, we have the pleasure of informing you that an L/C has been opened amounting to$2,000.62. Payment of the purchase is to be made by confirmed, irrevocable L/C.63. Sport socks are packed in cardboard cartons.64. I am sure that the quality of our products is superior to that of others.65. One of our clients wishes to have your quotations for the items specified below.66. A full range of samples has been forwarded to you under separate cover.67. We have decided to entrust you with the sole agency for our embroideries in Sweden.68. If our products are of interest to you, please contact us.69. We will ship your order within one month after the receipt of L/C.70. Please make sure that there is no difference in quality between the samples and the actual goods.71. We have drawn on you for payment of the invoice amount USD28,760.72. We own your name and address to the Commercial Counselor’s Office of the American Embassy in Beijing.73. If you take quality into account, you will find our price is in fact more favorable than those quoted by other suppliers.74. Could you make us a firm offer for 1,000 metric tons of fertilizer?75. We would suggest you accept Article No. 45 as a substitute.76. As we are short of supply, we cannot ship your order until August.77. This offer is firm, subject to your immediate reply which should reach us no later than the end of this month.78. One of our clients in Singapore is in the market for Chinese sewing machines.79. It is necessary to stress the importance of making punctual shipment within the validity of theL/C.80. We have sent you samples by airmail.三．中译英U2-1 我们从驻纽约的商务参赞处得知，贵公司有兴趣与我方进行交易。

合同倒签特殊情况说明范文英文回答：In rare circumstances, a contract may be backdated to a date prior to its actual signing. This can occur for several reasons, including:Mistake: The parties may have mistakenly believed that the contract was signed on an earlier date, and the backdating corrects this error.Convenience: The parties may need the contract to be effective as of a specific earlier date, and backdating provides a way to achieve this.Legal requirement: Certain types of contracts, such as real estate contracts, may be required to be backdated to comply with legal requirements.While backdating a contract can be a useful tool incertain situations, it is important to do so carefully and with the advice of an attorney. There are several potential risks associated with backdating a contract, including:Fraud: Backdating a contract could be considered fraudulent if it is done with the intent to deceive or mislead.Legal challenges: A backdated contract could be challenged in court if it is not supported by sufficient evidence.Tax implications: Backdating a contract could have tax implications if it affects the timing of income or expenses.If you are considering backdating a contract, it is important to weigh the risks and benefits carefully. You should also consult with an attorney to ensure that the backdating is done properly and in a way that protects your interests.中文回答：在特殊情况下，合同可以追溯到实际签署日期之前的日期。

你经常和你父母讨论女友的问题吗英语作文全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1Do I Discuss Girlfriends with My Parents? You Bet!Hi there! My name is Billy and I'm in the 5th grade. Today I'm going to tell you all about how my parents and I talk about girlfriends. It's a pretty funny story, if you ask me!I guess I should start by saying that I don't actually have a girlfriend yet. I'm only 10 years old! But that doesn't stop me and my parents from chatting about the hypothetical future Mrs. Billy. We've been having these conversations for a few years now, ever since I started noticing girls didn't have cooties after all.It usually goes something like this: we're all eating dinner together, or in the car on a road trip, and out of nowhere, my dad will be like "So Billy, any pretty girls catch your eye at school lately?" And I'll get all flustered and be like "Daaaad, stop it!" Even though I act all embarrassed, I actually think it's kind of funny.My mom tends to be a little sneakier with her girlfriend interrogations. She'll wait until my dad's not around, then sidleup to me and say something like "You know, Janie from down the street has really blossomed into a nice young lady." Then she'll wink at me all exaggerated. I just groan and roll my eyes, but secretly I'm making a mental note that maybe Janie is somebody to keep an eye on!Sometimes they'll double team me, like good-cop bad-cop, but with teasing instead of police tactics. My dad will say "How's Amanda doing in math class? I'll bet a brain like that is looking pretty good to you!" And my mom will cheerfully chime in "Yeah, brains are very attractive at this age!" Then they'll both crack up at my budding existential crisis.I think one reason they do this is that I'm an only child, so they're kind of living vicariously through my future romances. Also, and don't tell them I said this, but I think they just really want grandkids someday! Subtle, guys. Real subtle.Another reason might be that they had their own young romances when they were kids. Maybe shooting thebreeze with me about girlfriends reminds them of their giddy middle school years, longingly staring at each other across the classroom. These days my dad just longingly stares at my mom from across the living room, and she longingly stares back whilesimultaneously reminding him to take out the trash. Ah, true love.Anyway, despite all their teasing, I know they're just doing it because they love me. And as embarrassing as those girlfriend interrogation sessions can be, I appreciate that my parents are so comfortable talking to me about that kind of stuff. A lot of kids' parents just avoid anything involving the dreaded d-word: dating. Mine would rather lean into it full force!I hope that when I do eventually get a girlfriend, my parents will be just as relentlessly goofy about it as they are now with the hypotheticals. I can picture it already: we're all having a nice family dinner with my new lady friend, and right in the middle, my dad will pause with a fork halfway to his mouth and say "So, Billy...how're those urges holding up?" And I'll just dissolve into a puddle of embarrassment on the floor as my mom and girlfriend laugh hysterically. Ah, young love!Even though adolescent romance is still a few years away, my parents have already made talking about that kind of stuff into a big, affectionate joke between us. I appreciate that they're pulling me into those conversations early, before things get really awkward in my teens. Who knows, maybe their relentlessgirlfriend interrogations will pay off and I'll gather the courage to ask Janie out by 7th grade. A boy can dream!So in conclusion, yes - my parents and I talk about girlfriends pretty much constantly. Is it embarrassing? Yes. Is it ridiculous? Definitely. But it's also kind of awesome. I'm lucky to have such a goofy, open family that I can chat with about anything, even at my young age. I just hope that when the real dating years kick in, I'll be able to suffer through their teasing with as muchlong-suffering grace as I do now. Wish me luck!篇2Do I Talk to My Parents About Girlfriends? You Bet!Hi there! My name is Tommy and I'm 10 years old. I go to 5th grade at Oakdale Elementary School. Today my teacher Ms. Roberts asked us to write an essay about whether we talk to our parents about having girlfriends. At first I thought this was a pretty weird topic - after all, I'm just a kid! But the more I thought about it, the more I realized I actually do talk to my parents about girlfriends a fair bit. Let me explain.First off, I don't actually have a real girlfriend yet. I'm only 10 years old! But that doesn't mean I don't spend time thinking about girls and wanting a girlfriend someday. A lot of the guys inmy class are always talking about which girls they have crushes on and stuff. I tend to keep those kinds of thoughts to myself for the most part, but I'd be lying if I said I never thought about it.I have a pretty close relationship with my parents, especially my mom. We tell each other everything and they've made it clear I can talk to them about anything, even awkward topics like liking girls. A few months ago, I came home from school one day and my mom could tell something was bothering me. After a little prying, I finally admitted that I had a crush on this girl Samantha in my class. I was stressed because I didn't know if I should tell her how I felt or not.Instead of making fun of me or saying I was too young for that kind of stuff, my mom actually gave me some pretty good advice. She said that at my age, having little crushes is totally normal and nothing to be embarrassed about. She told me that if I wanted to tell Samantha, I should write her a nice note explaining how I feel and seeing if she feels the same way. But mom also made sure I knew that if Samantha didn't feel the same way, it wasn't the end of the world and there would be plenty of other girls I'd likely have crushes on as I got older.Listening to my mom made me feel a lot better about the whole Samantha situation. I ended up writing her a note, but shedidn't feel the same way about me. At first I was a little bummed, but thanks to my mom's advice, I didn't take it too hard. I knew there would be other girls down the road sometime.That's just one example, but my parents, especially my mom, have given me lots of little talks about liking girls over the years. When I was maybe 7 or 8, I started getting curious about things like kissing and why people even did that. It was pretty awkward, but my parents sat me down and explained it in a way that made sense for my age. They told me that when two people really like each other, they show affection by hugging, holding hands, and yes, sometimes kissing on the lips. They said it's a way of being close and expressing love and caring.Obviously as a kindergartener or 1st grader, talks of kissing girls made me say "ewww, gross!" But as I've gotten a little older, I've started to understand what they mean. I'm definitely interested in having a girlfriend at some point, I'm just not really old enough for that yet. But my parents have been great about listening to me, giving me advice, and never shutting me down when I've had questions or thoughts about liking girls.Some of my friends have said their parents get all embarrassed or don't want to talk about things like crushes, kissing, dating and all that. But not my parents - they'd muchrather I come to them with my questions than try to figure everything out on my own or listen to the crazy rumors guys sometimes spread on the playground. And it's not just my mom either. While I'll admit I tend to talk to her more about this kind of stuff since she's a woman, my dad has also been involved in helping me understand my feelings about girls.For example, last year I was trying to figure out how to ask a girl to dance with me at our school dance. I didn't want to make a fool of myself, so I went to my dad for advice. He shared some tips with me about how to be confident, make eye contact, smile, and politely ask a girl to dance without putting too much pressure on her. He said that even if she says no, I shouldn't get discouraged because girls can be just as nervous and shy as guys when it comes to that kind of stuff at this age. His advice really helped and I ended up having a great time at the dance!So in conclusion, yes I absolutely do discuss girlfriends and having crushes with my parents on a regular basis. I'm so grateful they've created an open environment where I never have to feel embarrassed about sharing my thoughts and questions related to liking girls. My parents have not only helped me understand my feelings, but they've also given me awesome advice for respecting girls, building confidence, and not gettingdiscouraged if a girl isn't interested in being my girlfriend right now.I know this is just the tip of the iceberg and as I get older, I'll have a million more questions and conversations with my parents when it comes to dating, relationships and girls. But having their support system now is giving me a great foundation. I'm sure there will be some cringeworthy moments along the way where I think they're being embarrassing parents. But overall, I feel really lucky that I can always go to them with this kind of stuff instead of being afraid to talk about it. It's making me a way more confident guy!篇3Do I Talk About Girlfriends with My Parents? Definitely Not!My parents are always bugging me about having a girlfriend. It's so annoying! I'm only in 5th grade, so I don't even really know what a girlfriend is exactly. The girls in my class just seem like friends to me. We play together at recess and sit together sometimes at lunch, but that's it. Yet every time I mention a girl's name, my parents get this funny look on their faces and start giggling like little kids."Ooooh, is that your girlfriend?" they'll ask in that silly voice that grown-ups use when they're trying to be funny but are just being really embarrassing."No!" I always protest, my face getting hot. "She's just my friend!"But they never believe me. They just keep grinning and winking at each other like they know some big secret. Adults are so weird sometimes.I try to never bring up any girls' names now to avoid the whole girlfriend interrogation routine. But still, at least once a week, one of my parents will be like "So...anyone special you want to tell us about at school?" And I'm just like "No, nobody! Can you please stop asking me about this?"I don't get why they are so obsessed with me having a girlfriend already. I'm way too young for that. I don't even know what you do with a girlfriend! The thought of holding a girl's hand or kissing her cheek gives me the heebie-jeebies. That's just gross at this age!My friend Tommy said his parents asked if he had a crush on anyone, and when he said no, they said "That's okay, you'll get interested in girls soon enough." Why do they care so much if welike girls or not? It's not like we're getting married tomorrow or anything. We're just kids!I overheard my dad talking to my uncle about how he couldn't wait for me to have my first real girlfriend so he could give me "the talk" about girls and dating. I really, really hope he's not planning to have some awful conversation with me about girls' bodies and stuff. That would be so mortifying! I'm still at the age where girls are absolutely disgusting 99% of the time.Though I guess I can't say they are 100% disgusting always. My friend Jessica did give me a Valentines Day card last month with a heart on it. And actually...I didn't completely hate it. I mean, it was kind of nice she thought of me, even though we're just friends. But my parents better not find out, or I'll never hear the end of it!Sometimes I wonder if maybe my parents are just jealous because they don't have a boyfriend or girlfriend anymore, since they're already married. Like maybe they miss that feeling of having a crush on someone, so they're living vicariously through me or something. Ugh, can you imagine your parents having crushes and girlfriends? So gross!At least my older brother Mark is on my side with this whole thing. Whenever our parents bring up the girlfriend questions,he laughs at them and tells them to get off my case. "Jake's only 10 years old!" he'll say. "You're embarrassing him." I really look up to Mark for being the cool older brother and having my back. He's 16 and has definitely had some girlfriends, but he's smart enough to never talk about it in front of our parents. I should take a lesson from him!I guess one day I probably will get interested in having a girlfriend for real. But I'm definitely not telling my parents about it when that happens! They'll just tease me and make it into a huge deal like they always do. No thanks! I'd way rather talk to my friends about that kind of stuff when the time comes. They're immature just like me, so at least they get it.For now though, I'm quite happy having zero interest in girlfriends, thankyouverymuch. I'll stick to playing video games, riding bikes with my friends, and watching superhero movies. Anything to avoid another one of those dreadful "girlfriend" conversations with my parents! Why can't they just leave me alone about girls? I'm only 10! I've got bigger things to worry about, like trying to beat the last level of my new game. Until they can be a little more chill about the whole thing, my lips are sealed. No more accidental mentions of girls' names or weirdValentines cards from friends. Operation Coverup is in full effect! Those are just the rules of survival for an elementary school kid.。