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Multiple Choice Concerning Business English Letter Writing1. We can _ that shipment will be made in due time.A. assure B. ensure you C. sure D. ensure2. We are _ you for sending us your latest catalog and samples required.A. thank B. thankful C. grateful to D. thank to3. We shall lodge a claim for all the losses _ as a result of your failure to ship our order in time.A. occurred B. reoccurred C. incurred D. damaged4. Enclosed are sample parts _ some of the problems we encountered.A. which showing B. in which show C. from which show D. showing5. You will find the shipment _ and we look forward to more opportunities of serving you.A. satisfactory B. satisfaction C. satisfied D. satisfying6. A container holds 240 bicycles; the whole cargo would therefore comprise 50 containers, _8 tons.A. each to weigh B. each weighs C. and each weighing D. each weighing7. We should _ if you would inform us of their financial standing and modes of business.A. appreciate B. be appreciated C. grate D. be grateful 8. For such a small volume of business, it is not _ to have a letter of credit opened.A. economic B. economical C. economy D. economics9. As to terms of payment, we often require a confirmed and irrevocable L/C _ by draft at sight.A. available B. acceptable C. revocable D. desirable10. As stipulated in the sales contract, you are required to _ an irrevocable letter of credit in our favor.A. draw B. make C. establish D. develop11. As agreed _ in our negotiations, payment is to be made by letter of credit.A. to B. with C. of D. upon12. We have been happy to _ you credit based on your promise to pay according to our terms.A. amend B. extend C. open D. expand13. We thank you for attending _ our request so promptly.A. at B. for C. to D. on14. Please note that our offer remains valid _ July 15 for your acceptance.A.for B. on C. in D. until15. We find your quotation for _ much too high.A. woman blouses B. womens blouses C. blouses of woman D. women s blouses16. All their orders have been _ .A. executed B. effected C. made D. done17. _ you can make a reduction of 5% in price, business is possible.A. In case of B. If C. Provide D. Unless 18. We are pleased to inform you that the item you required can be supplied _ stock.A. in B. on C. out D. from19. We regret _ to accept your terms of payment and therefore have to return the order to you.A. can not B. unable C. being unable D. not20. We dont expect any possibility of business _ your price is too high.A. since B. while C. though D. unless21. We shall appreciate _ for us reliable information respecting the above company.A. you to obtain B. your obtaining C. you obtained D. it to obtain22. Please quote us competitive prices for models _ for export.A. be able to B. able C. payable D. available23. Usually the shipper should _ delivery of the goods and the consignee will _ delivery at the destination.A. make, take B. take, make C. effect, do D. do, effect24. Business is impossible as your price is _ the prevailing market level.A. out of line with B. out of line C. in line with D. in line of25. You may refer to our bank, Bank of China, for our financial_.A. understanding B. outstanding C. upstanding D. standing26. Our draft should be duly _ at presentation and paid at maturity.A. drawn B. draw C. honored D. honor27. S.S “Zhijiang” will arrive at London at the end of this month. Here “S.S” is the abbreviation of _ .A. shipping space B. sellers ship C. steam ship D. sailing ship28. For CFR transactions, the buyer will effect insurance upon receipt of the shipping _ from the seller.A. advice B. instruction C. guide D. notice29. As _, we agree to ship our bicycles during October. A. desire B. desiring C. desired D. to desire30. _ commission, 3% is the maximum we can allow.A. In regards to B. As regards C. With regards D. In this regard31. Our claim on the shortage of weight _ to 1320lbs.A. accounts B. counts C. amounts D. sums32. Under the _, we have no choice but to decline your order.A. condition B. conditions C. circumstance D. circumstances33. A vessels operator will pay _ to a charter if loading is completed in less time than stipulated in the charter party.A. demurrage B. dispatch money C. storage charge D. rent34. You are recommended to us _ a large buyer of Textiles by one of our clients.A. as B. of C. for D. with35. Our new pricelist will _ from the beginning of next month.A. affect B. take effect C. come into D. make out36. Extra premium is for the buys account, _ additional risks be covered.A. if B. when C. should D. could37. We are not able to accept fresh orders because of heavy _.A. commissions B. commitments C. communications D. communities38. The cartons might be _ damage after long periods in the heavy rain.A.subject B. subjected C. subject to D. subjected to39. In order to _ the growing demand for our products, we decide to have an agent abroad.A. benefit B. advantage C. make benefit of D. take advantage of40. We are looking _ the matter and will send you a full reply later.A. on B. in C. into D. for41. We _ your quoting us your competitive prices on a CIF basis for the following. A. appreciate B. are appreciated C. appreciate it D. will be appreciated 42. Under the _, it is impossible to decline our price again. A. circumstance B. circumstances C. case D. cases 43. Please see to _ that goods should be delivered in 3 equal lots. A. us B. it C. the L/C D. them 44. We regret having to remind you that 20% of the freight is still _. A. owned B. owning C. standing D. outstanding 45. Marketing is _, we have received a crowd of enquires from our customers. A. declining B. advancing C. weak D. going 46. Through our joint efforts, we have successfully concluded a _ with your company.A. business B. order C. trade D. deal 47. The _ creates a power of acceptance, permitting the offer by accepting the offer to transform the offerers promise into a contractual obligation.A. free offer B. firm offer C. non-firm offer D. offeree 48. Our _ catalogue and price list are sent together with the letter for your reference.A. illustrated B. illustrating C. be illustrated D. that illustrated 49. The stipulations in the relevant L/C should strictly _ the terms set force in our Sales Confirmation.A. in conformity with B. in accordance with C. conform to D. conform with 50. We will pay the commission _ to you by the end of this month.A. due B. suitable C. forward D. regard 51. The sugar was dispatched two weeks ago and _ you by now.A. should have reached B. should reach C. have reached D. reach 52. The time of waiting for payment agreed upon by both sides is the period of _. A. credit B. shipment C. draft D. letter of credit 53. The seller found some discrepancies in the L/C and asked for amendment _ the L/C. A. at B. by C. to D. with 54. We agree to insure the shipment for 120% of the invoice value, but the extra _ charged will be for your account.A. insurance value B. premium C. money insured D. discount 55. Owing to the delay of your L/C, the responsibility for any losses _ will wholly rest with you.A. risen B. rising C. arisen D. arising 56. If you fail to clear your account within 10 days, you will leave us no alternative _ to take legal action. A. not B. as C. but D. so 57. The goods _ you enquired fall within the scope of our business activities.A. which B. for which C. that D. for that 58. We trust that Article No.EM19 will _ you.A. glad B. deliver C. assure D. satisfy 59. Your failure to _ our invoice within the stipulated time limit will cause us much inconvenience.A. draw B. withdraw C. honor D. dishonour 60. After making shipment, the seller should give promptly the _ to the buyer.A. shipping instruction B. shipping advice C. shipping order D. shipping guide 61. We can _ you that our products are superior in quality.ensure B. sure C. assure D. insure62. The report of survey revealed that the damage is _ improper packing. A. contributed to B. because C. because of D. attributable to63. Please note that we require the amendment _ L/C by the 30th September.A. to B. for C. of D. in64. We would be pleased to receive your _ catalogue and price list.A. illustrated B. illustrating C. illustrate D. illustrates 65. We shall appreciate _ us FOB Sydney.A. you quoting B. your quoting C. you to quote D. your being quoted66. _ your decision to place regular orders with us, we respectfully request thatyou _ us two references for the initial purchase.As we thank should give B. When appreciatingwill supplyC. Because we thankprovide D. While appreciatingfurnish67. The firm _ question is doing business extensively and is reputed to possess some considerable means. A. in B. out of C. with D. of68. _ your terms and conditions be accepted by our clients, we will place a large order with you. A. Should B .If C. Unless D. That69. Our quotation _ Tainan Brand Shirts is valid for 10 days. A. to B. after C. in D. for70. We offer you the following items _ your reply reaching here by 4.p.m.today our time. A. subjecting to B. to subject to C. subjects to D. subject to71. We hope that you will see your way to _ us your order, and assure you in advance of its most careful execution. A. supply B. grant C. leave D. place72. Case No.11 was found to be 3 packages _. A. too short B. shortage C. to shorten D. short 73. A comparison of your offer _ our regular suppliers shows that their figures are more favorableA. with that of B. with what of C. with which of D. with this of74. We cannot see any possibility of business _ your price is on the high side. A. which B. since C. that D. though75. If you cannot make reduction in your price, we will regretfully decline your offer _. A. as it stand B. as it stands C. so it stand D. as standing76. No discount will be granted _ you could place an order of more than 10,000 dozen. A.until B. unless C. otherwise D. except77. Because of their superior quality, our silk coats always _ in Europe A. are sold fast B. sell fast C. have been sold fast D. be sold fast 78. We offer you our lowest price, _ we have done a lot of business with other customers. A. which B. that C. with which D. at which79. We hope you will give your usual best attention _ this order. A. for carrying out B. to the execution of C. by filling out D. in the performance of80. _ we would like to supply you with the product, we are unable to fill you order owing to the heavy backlog of commitments. A. As much as B. Much as C. Very much D. As81. We have accepted your Order No.234. Please open the relevant L/C, _ here two weeks prior to the date of shipment.A. which must reach B. when must reach C. it reaches D. that reaches82. We _ be glad if you could send us samples and quotations.A. shall B. will C. should D. could83. We have received your enquiry of October 15 _ we learn that you are interested in our black tea.A. in which B. from which C. which D. at which84. We shall appreciate _ us your most competitive prices.A. your quoting B. you quoting C. you to quote D. quote85. _ your enquiry of 6 September, we are pleased to quote as follows. A. Replying for B. Replying C. Replying to D. To be replied to86. We agree to the amendments to the contract _ requested in your letter of May 5.A. as B.like C. to be D. when87. Our offer will remain _ August 31, that is, two weeks from today.A. valid for B. expire C. expiration D. valid till88. If you find our price _ , please send us an email for our final confirmation.A. acceptance B. accepted C. accepting D. acceptable89. As soon as we have studied your catalog, we shall _ you by fax.A. contact with B. be contacted with C. contact D. contact to90. We are sending you by separate airmail a complete set of samples, _ you will find them satisfactory.A. to hope B. hopefully C. in hoping D. hoping91. To give you a general idea of various goods now available for ex