历年外贸英文写作试题.doc

2012年7月（全国）外贸英语写作自考试题Part One: Questions 1-20Directions: There are 20 sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. （在下列各题中选择一个最佳答案填空。） 20% 1. Should you _ able to reduce your price, we would like to place repeat order. A. be B. are C. were D. being 2. _, he knows a lot. A. As young he is B. Young he is C. Young as he is D. He is young 3. As you didnt have the color we wanted, we had no choice _ our purchase. A. but giving up B. but given up C. but to give up D. to give up 4. All quotations are subject to our final confirmation _ otherwise _. A. unless . stating B. unless . stated C. if . stating D. once . stating 5. _ buyers have bid higher than his price. A. Others B. The other C. No other D. Another 6. Not only _ unpunctual in effecting shipment, but the goods you supplied are not up to the standard as well. A. you are B. you have been C. are you D. have you been 7. We are sure that both of our companies will _ from the joint venture. A. make benefit B. benefit C. be benefited D. be benefit 8. Our firm is a leading importer _ industrial chemicals. A. dealing in B. dealing with C. deal in D. deal with 9. A fair comparison in quality between our products and _ will convince you of the reasonableness of our quotation. A. other suppliers B. that of other suppliers C. any other suppliers D. those of other suppliers 10. But for their assistance, our cooperation would not have made such a great progress _. A. soon than what had expected B. soon than what was expected C. sooner than what had been expected D. sooner than what had expected 11. The branches of a company are sometimes called _. A. subsidiary B. subsidiaries C. subsidy D. subsidies 12. Three fourths of the research _ this year. A. begin B. began C. begins D. begun 13. You can find _ in the world who works harder than Arnold John. A. none else B. no one else C. nobody D. no one 14. Seats in the _ have been reserved. A. first five rows B. first five row C. five first rows D. five first row 15. It was _ placed the large order. A. me whom B. me who C. I whom D. I who 16. We expect a signed contract in the _ future. A. not to distant B. not too distant C. not-to-distant D. not-too-distant 17. Do you consider _ to be qualified candidates? A. you B. your C. yourselves D. yourself 18. Having completed twenty years of service, _. A. Mr. White was presented a gold watch B. a gold watch was presented to Mr. White was C. Mr. White presented a gold watch D. a gold watch presented Mr. White 19. Two _ were missing from shipment. A. bills of ladings B. bill of ladings C. bill of lading D. bills of lading 20. _ industry _ agriculture are making progress in the country. A. Either or B. Both and C. Neither nor D. Not only but alsoPart Two: Questions 21-30 There is one mistake in each of the following questions. Detect and correct the mistakes. Write your corrections together with the mistakes on the answer sheet.（下列每句各有一个错误，找出错误并改正。请将错误及改正写在答题纸上。） 20% Example: Whos taking care the dog while youre away? taking care taking care of 21. Teach them how to use the computer takes several months. 22. If you are interested in purchase our machines, please send us your offer. 23. Our office building is in the beginning face of a complete remodeling. 24. The television set arrived this morning is badly damaged. 25. The machine running at full speed turns 5,000 pieces an hour. 26. She complained that the tea tasted strongly. 27. Stokes said that he wanted to recheck his figures if he can find time. 28. Before not long, she had learned the truth. 29. The delivery was delayed because rough weather. 30. Warren and Associates are located at 132 Austin Avenue.Part Three: Questions 31-40Write logical sentences with the words and phrases given. (用所给的词和短语写出符合逻辑的句子。) 10% 31. will certainly/ mutual understanding and cooperation/ in future/ important business/ our/ result in 32. out of stock/ you/ the goods you required/ that/ we/ regret to inform/ are 33. have pleasure/ we/ in attaching/ for/ our price list/ your reference 34. must/ you/ the freight/ recently/ has gone up/ be fully aware/ that 35. the need of/ to satisfy/ to try/ our duty/ it is/ every possible means/ our customers 36. as/ forgot/ the person/ a consultant/ I/ the name of/whom/ Ms Johnson recommended 37. to congratulate you/ and I/ both/ to regional Manager/ the staff/ would like/ on your recent promotion 38. prompt attention/ your/ are requested to/ you/ give/ this matter 39. research/ job stress/ mental problems/ suggests/ that/ is linked to 40. the missing purchase orders/ Mr. Seldons secretary/ one of/ lying in/ found/ her desk drawers Part Four: Questions 41-50Each of the following sentences contains one punctuation error. One punctuation in each is either missing or misused. Detect the error and write the missing punctuation or your correction together with the word before the punctuation on the answer sheet.（下面每句都有一个标点符号错误，该用标点处未用标点或标点符号用错。改正错误或补写标点，并将其与前面的一个单词一起填写在答题纸上。） 10% Example: A. What a nice present you gave me. me! B. You think you are right dont you? right, 41. That is the correct spelling of your name isnt it? 42. The more you buy; the more you spend. 43. Please, open the door and let in the fresh air. 44. He asked, “Is Mr. Hans in? 45. There is only one way out left for the manager, resign. 46. Its time for the interview. 47. You are late for class again. You mustnt be late next time. 48. Economics, it is said is undeniably important, but it is cold and difficult. 49. Is Jenny still living in Manchester. 50. The dollar has gone down against RMB. therefore, Chinese goods are more expensive for Americans. Part Five: Memo WritingWrite a memo in about 50 words.(写一份50个单词左右的备忘录。) 15% 51. Suppose you are General Manager of Huawei, Shanghai. Your colleague, Taylor Song, in Huawei, Shenzhen asked you to assist for a customer visit in Shanghai. Write a memo informing him that you have listed a few customer sites seemingly appropriate for this visit, that you are also interested in knowing the feedback of your customers and that three persons from your office will be sent to attend the visit. They are: Technical engineer of the Project Department Shanghai Central Telecom project manager Chief of Purchase DepartmentPart Six: Letter WritingWrite a letter in 130-150 words.（写一封字数为130-150的信函。） 25% 52. 获悉你的一个长期客户，Mr. Woods, 周末在一次车祸中不幸去世，给对方公司负责人 Jackson写一封吊唁信。要点如下： 1表达你对这一不幸的震惊；2提及你与该客户的长期友好往来；3他的去世会给双方的业务带来损失； 4表达对逝者的缅怀之情，并向死者家属表示慰问。2012年4月（全国）外贸英语写作自考试题Part One: Questions 1-20Directions: There are 20 sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A，B，C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. （在下列各题中选择一个最佳答案填空。） 20%1. Every salesperson and every sales trainee _ to sell twice as much next month.A. are asked B. is asked C. asks D. ask2. Please direct our inquiry to _ is in charge of quality control.A. whom B. who C. whomever D. whoever3. The Board meeting _ next Friday will be critical to the company.A. to be held B. held C. to hold D. holding4. The contract，_ stipulations have been negotiated over the past six months，will be signed this week.A. what B. that C. which D. whose5. It is important that his company definitely _ us when it is able to deliver the ordered goods.A. tell B. tells C. told D. must tell6. We are writing to inform you _ the change in the time of shipment.A. with B. for C. of D. at7. We are enclosing a copy of your July statement，_ our accounting office has checked.A. that B. which C. who D. whom8. Are you sending the invitations early enough _ the people invited will have sufficient notice to respond?A. such that B. so that C. in order to D. while9. We _ $100 million to dealers to rebuild retail stores this year.A. would loan B. loaned C. have loaned D. are loading10. It is _ chance that we mustnt miss it.A. such good a B. a good so C. so a good D. such a good11. He is much more concerned about others _.A. as himself B. as about himself C. than himself D. than about himself12. Profitability fell _ the increased turnover.A. in spite of B. despite of C. although D. though13. Our manager prefers trains to airplanes _ he has to get somewhere in a hurry.A. because B. when C. unless D. if14. I was quite well thought of by others. I tried，_，to do my work to the best of my ability.A. as well as B. however C. moreover D. similarly15. The manager asked the clerk where _ the bill of lading.A. he put B. did he put C. he had put D. had he put16. The scissors are 84-85mm long but they can be shortened to 46-47mm when _.A. folded B. folding it C. be folded D. it folded17. We are sure you will have no difficulty _ our products at your end.A. marketing B. to market C. market D. marketed18. We do not know whether they will revert to _ about commission when they have gone over our quotation sheet.A. being talked B. talked C. talk D. talking19. The selling season is approaching. Youd better _ them an offer as soon as possible.A. to make B. make C. made D. making20. Emphasis has to be laid on the point _ shipment must be made within the validity of the L/C.A. which B. that C. what D. whilePart Two: Questions 21-30There is one mistake in each of the following questions. Detect and correct the mistakes. Write your corrections together with the mistakes on the answer sheet.（下列每句各有一个错误，找出错误并改正。请将错误及改正写在答题纸上。） 20%Example: Whos taking care the dog while youre away? taking care taking care of21. It would be contrary to my principals to vote for that man.22. Jeremy is a very careless person and he has had five wallets to steal this year.23. Our department achieved higher sales than any department in the company.24. To make my decision，I have read relevant books and periodicals，beside talking with three accountants.25. Composing，revising，and then to retype-these are necessary steps in report writing.26. The Korean market is difficulter to enter than the Japanese market.27. There are still many cases of inequality among men and women in our society.28. Can the shipment ready in the middle of next month?29. If you dont think these designs will appeal to your customers，Ill show you other some.30. Impressing with the superb workmanship of our leather shoes，Mr.Smith decided to make an enquiry immediately.Part Three: Questions 31-40Write logical sentences with the words and phrases given. (用所给的词和短语写出符合逻辑的句子。) 10%31. applied for / office skills / of office manager / knowing / the position / Mr.Green32. we may complete / has been entered / the address list / the mailing quickly / in order that / into the computer33. for fast growth / if Im asked / the evergreen elm / to choose a tree / Ill choose34. requires / anticipated / experience reveals that / the public relations campaign / more time / than we35. have not / asked for / the shipping documents / been made out / the importer36. a copy of / we are / samples / our catalogue / together with some / airmailing you37. are / as many / running a loss / of enterprises / as are making a profit38. who / it was / was appointed / the details / of the plan / to work out / the engineer39. in time / will be shipped / and / has been booked / the shipping space / the goods40. that / it is / sell well / in the world market / our silk garments / not surprisingPart Four: Questions 41-50 Each of the following sentences contains one punctuation error. One punctuation in each is either missing or misused. Detect the error and write the missing punctuation or your correction together with the word before the punctuation on the answer sheet.（下面每句都有一个标点符号错误，该用标点处未用标点或标点符号用错。改正错误或补写标点，并将其与前面的一个单词一起填写在答题纸上。） 10%Example: A. What a nice present you gave me. me! B. You think you are right dont you? right， 41. Foreign trade the exchange of goods between nations，takes place for many reasons.42. We provide our new employees with a two week paid vacation after twelve months.43. I asked the manager whether I was sending the shipping documents that week or the next week?44. I can not wait any longer for your answer，I assume that you are not interested in the job.45. We note with pleasure that you intend to develop business with us in the captioned goods which coincides with our desire.46. Who do you think is the likeliest candidate for the position.47. This press is specialized in publishing childrens books.48. What a lovely doll Ive got.49. Three persons were suggested for the position of sales manager，Mr.Green，Mr.Johnson and Mr.Strait.50. I heard him ask，“Is Mrs. Hanna in”?Part Five: Memo Writing Write a memo in about 50 words.(写一份50个单词左右的备忘录。) 15%51. You are head of executive office of Anderson Industry Corporation. Write a memo to all personnel to announce a formal No Smoking Policy. The policy is for its executive offices，production facilities，and branch offices around the country. The policy takes effect at midnight October 31. It extends to management，staff，visitors，suppliers，and families. Your purpose is not to penalize employees who smoke，but to help them develop a more healthful lifestyle.Part Six: Letter Writing Write a letter in 130-150 words.（写一封字数为130-150的信函。） 25%52. 假设你是某外贸公司的业务员，因对方交货迟误，写信要求对方履行订单尽早交货。主要内容如下：1）抱怨7月25日订购的台灯交货迟误。直到今天上午仍未收到。你方曾保证10天内交货，正因为此我方才下订单。2）以前交货也有类似延迟，最近几个月越来越频繁。这种情况下我们双方生意无法进行下去。3）我们有必要表明态度，除非我方的供货商能作出保证，否则我方无法向我们的客户提供可靠的供货日期。4）希望理解我方处境，并从现在起能依赖你方准时履行我方订单。全国2011年7月自考外贸英语写作试题Part One: Questions 1-20Directions: There are 20 sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. （在下列各题中选择一个最佳答案填空。） 20%1. While we appreciate your inquiry, _ we regret being unable to make you an offer at the moment.A. yet B. but C. on the contrary D. /2. In the meantime, if you should require _ sewing machines, please feel free to contact us.A. any other B. others C. another D. the other3. _ we meet next time, we will offer you new products _ we feel sure will meet with your expectation.A. Who which B. Whom with which C. When which D. When with which4. We know that, _ time, you will be able to overcome your present problem.A. given B. giving C. to give D. being given5. The market has declined _ the decrease in demand.A. because B. owing to C. as D. since6. _ the date of shipment is concerned, we regret to say that it has to be extended for another week.A. As much as B. As good as C. As well as D. As far as7. We trust that you will find our goods _. A. attracting B. attract your attention C.attractive D. being attractive8. Please contact me _ you need further information.A. whether B. if C. though D. even if9. If Mr. White wont agree to sign the contract, _.A. neither wont she B. neither she will C. she wont neither D. neither will she10. China is in a position to buy more and more technology and _ goods on the international market, and make greater contribution to the worlds economic interflow.A. to finish B. finishing C. finished D. finish11. Sales representative Mailer made more telephone calls last month _ salespersons.A. than other B. than any C. than any other D. as any other12. What role _ playing in the new project?A. the engineers are B. are the engineers C. the engineers is D. is the engineers13. After listening to Mr. Sheets report, _. A. a few changes were made by the manager B. the manager made a few changesC. the manager makes a few changes D. a few changes are made by the manager14. Our _ lease must be renegotiated.A. six-year-old B. six-years-old C. six year old D. six-year old15. Im sure it is _ usually answers the telephone.A. her whom B. her who C. she whom D. she who16. Of probationary and permanent employees, only _ are eligible for tuition reimbursement.A. the latter B. the later C. latter D. later17. Datacom is _ to be awarded the contract than Compugraph.A. more like B. more likely C. most like D. most likely18. It is _ good chance _ we mustnt miss it.A. so that B. so a that C. such that D. such a that19. Please tell me _ what salesperson these brochures came.A. upon B. from C. in D. at20. Steel filing cabinets are best for durability, _ and fire resistance.A. easy of cleaning B. cleaning easily C. ease of cleaning D. easily cleaningPart Two: Questions 21-30There is one mistake in each of the following questions. Detect and correct the mistakes. Write your corrections together with the mistakes on the answer sheet.（下列每句各有一个错误，找出错误并改正。请将错误及改正写在答题纸上。） 20%Example: Whos taking care the dog while youre away? taking care taking care of21. His ask for a pay rise was considered premature.22. Members of the board cooperated together to settle the issue.23