BEC初级商务英语模拟练习(1)
2010-07-05来源:和谐英语
二、Translate the following letter into Chinese. (15%)
Dear Sirs,
In regard to the first shipment against our Contract No. 1234, we wrote you on 7th this month, informing you that part of the goods was not in conformity with the contracted specifications. We requested you to give us explanations and advise us how you would deal with the matter, but up to now we have not yet received any reply.
So we regret to say that we can’t bind ourselves to accept the second lot of goods. We have to request that you should postpone the shipment of the goods for the time being. It goes without saying that we have no obligations whatever in this matter.
We are looking forward to your reply.
Yours faithfully,
三、Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. (10%)
Dear Sirs
We thank you for your letter of 20 May, 1999 and can confirm that we are still offering our range 1 luxury foods 2 the prices quoted 3 our initial offer to you.
We understand your concern 4 packing, and can assure you that we take every possible precaution to ensure that our products reach our customers all over the world 5 prime condition.
For your information, “Ariel” caviar is packed as follows:
Each jar is wrapped in tissue paper 6 being placed in its individual decorative cardboard box. The boxes are then packed 7 strong cardboard cartons, twelve 8 a carton, separated 9 each other 10 corrugated paper dividers.
The cartons are then packed 11 strong wooden crates. Since the crates are specially made to hold twenty-four cartons, these is no danger 12 movement 13 them. In addition, the crates are lined 14 waterproof, airtight material. The lids are secured 15 nailing, and the crates are strapped 16 metal bands.
In the case 17 consignments being sent to you, transshipment at Buenos Aires will be necessary, so each case will be marked 18 details required by the Argentinian authorities, as well as 19 your own mark, details 20 weight, etc., and symbols representing the following warnings and directions:
USE NO HOOKS! STOW AWAY FROM HEAT! THIS SIDE UP, and DO NOT DROP.
We hope this has answered your questions, and look forward to receiving orders from you.
Yours faithfully,
四、Translate the following sentences into English. (20%)
1. 谢谢贵方二月十四日抱盘。我们对贵方价格和质量感到满意,现寄上定单一张,订购下列商品。
2. 你方订货的装船时间迫近,但尚未收到有关的信用证,请你尽力将信用证在本月底以前寄到我方,以便按期装船。
3. 我方已采取措施改进包装,确信今后的交货将使你方完全满意。
4.货物的保险将由我方以CIF价的110%投保。如果要求附加险,额外保险费将由买方负担。
5.对蒙受的损失,我们要求赔偿460美元。
五、Letter Writing (20%)
Messrs. Westcott & Co. complain that 500 tins of condensed milk ordered by them arrived dented and punctured; they attribute the damage to defective packing and emphasize the need for greater care. Write a letter of about 100 words on behalf of Westcott & Co. to the above effect.
六、Writing (10%)
You are the manager of an inquiry company. A new employee, John Anderson, is joining your company on 12, August.
*Write a short memo to your office administrator.
*Saying who is starting work and when.
*Telling him what John Anderson’s job will be.
*Suggesting where John Anderson’s desk should be put.
*Write 30---40 words.
七、Answer the following questions.(10%)
1. What do the shipping documents mainly include in a broad sense?
2.When should the seller send an advise to the buyer to make the amendment of L/C?
Dear Sirs,
In regard to the first shipment against our Contract No. 1234, we wrote you on 7th this month, informing you that part of the goods was not in conformity with the contracted specifications. We requested you to give us explanations and advise us how you would deal with the matter, but up to now we have not yet received any reply.
So we regret to say that we can’t bind ourselves to accept the second lot of goods. We have to request that you should postpone the shipment of the goods for the time being. It goes without saying that we have no obligations whatever in this matter.
We are looking forward to your reply.
Yours faithfully,
三、Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. (10%)
Dear Sirs
We thank you for your letter of 20 May, 1999 and can confirm that we are still offering our range 1 luxury foods 2 the prices quoted 3 our initial offer to you.
We understand your concern 4 packing, and can assure you that we take every possible precaution to ensure that our products reach our customers all over the world 5 prime condition.
For your information, “Ariel” caviar is packed as follows:
Each jar is wrapped in tissue paper 6 being placed in its individual decorative cardboard box. The boxes are then packed 7 strong cardboard cartons, twelve 8 a carton, separated 9 each other 10 corrugated paper dividers.
The cartons are then packed 11 strong wooden crates. Since the crates are specially made to hold twenty-four cartons, these is no danger 12 movement 13 them. In addition, the crates are lined 14 waterproof, airtight material. The lids are secured 15 nailing, and the crates are strapped 16 metal bands.
In the case 17 consignments being sent to you, transshipment at Buenos Aires will be necessary, so each case will be marked 18 details required by the Argentinian authorities, as well as 19 your own mark, details 20 weight, etc., and symbols representing the following warnings and directions:
USE NO HOOKS! STOW AWAY FROM HEAT! THIS SIDE UP, and DO NOT DROP.
We hope this has answered your questions, and look forward to receiving orders from you.
Yours faithfully,
四、Translate the following sentences into English. (20%)
1. 谢谢贵方二月十四日抱盘。我们对贵方价格和质量感到满意,现寄上定单一张,订购下列商品。
2. 你方订货的装船时间迫近,但尚未收到有关的信用证,请你尽力将信用证在本月底以前寄到我方,以便按期装船。
3. 我方已采取措施改进包装,确信今后的交货将使你方完全满意。
4.货物的保险将由我方以CIF价的110%投保。如果要求附加险,额外保险费将由买方负担。
5.对蒙受的损失,我们要求赔偿460美元。
五、Letter Writing (20%)
Messrs. Westcott & Co. complain that 500 tins of condensed milk ordered by them arrived dented and punctured; they attribute the damage to defective packing and emphasize the need for greater care. Write a letter of about 100 words on behalf of Westcott & Co. to the above effect.
六、Writing (10%)
You are the manager of an inquiry company. A new employee, John Anderson, is joining your company on 12, August.
*Write a short memo to your office administrator.
*Saying who is starting work and when.
*Telling him what John Anderson’s job will be.
*Suggesting where John Anderson’s desk should be put.
*Write 30---40 words.
七、Answer the following questions.(10%)
1. What do the shipping documents mainly include in a broad sense?
2.When should the seller send an advise to the buyer to make the amendment of L/C?