华南农业大学外贸函电考试样题.doc

I.Translate the following phrases:（24%）1. From Chinese to English:（121x 12）保险单 商业发票合资企业 装运港装运单据 还盘佣金 跟单信用证金融租赁 价格单提单 内包装2From English to Chinese:（121x 12）general inquiry reference pricetime of delivery breach of contract trade disputes consignment agreementinsurance premium shipping adviceprompt shipment Complaint & Adjustmentarbitral award terms of paymentII. Choices：（20=1% x 20）12345678910111213141516171819201、Goods will be shipped _30 days after receipt of L/C. A. to B. on C. for D. within2、No discount will be granted_ you place an order for more than 1000 tons. A. so B. till C. unless D. nevertheless3、It is possible to extend this Letter of Credit, which expires_ January 28. A. on B. in C. at D. for4、From _you say it seems that some of the goods escaped the inspection we normally give to all our products. A. that B. what C. which D. it5、In compensation trade, we pay for the cost of technological imports by delivery of end products _in processing or assembly deals ,we charge a fee for processing raw materials or assembly of parts.A. if B. whether C. while D. when6、We were surprised to learn from your fax today that the fertilizer has not reached you. It _on November 2, and should have reached you by the end of the month. A. dispatched B. has been dispatched C. will dispatch D. was dispatched7、We are confident that the package of our products will_ the roughest handling in transit. A. stand up to B. stand to C. suffer from D. put up8、An agreement is _ as a result of the process of offer and acceptance. A. included B. had C. resulted D. reached9、It will be appreciated if you could _ the L/C for another 15 days. A. extend B. express C. develop D. extension10、The Guangzhou Export Commodities Fair, sometimes also known as the Canton Fair, has _to offer that you can find almost anything. A. so many B. more C. so much D. most11、If you are interested, we will send you a sample lot _charge. A. within B. for C. with D. free of12、We understand the goods can be supplied_ stock. A. from B. out C. in D. out from13、At our meeting earlier this month Mr. Sharp _ that he would approve the consignment contract. A. indicated B. issued C. arranged D. remited14、It was found upon examination that nearly 15% of the packages_, which was obviously attributed to improper packing. A. was B. broken C. had been broken D. been already broken15、We _you that the ordered goods will be shipped by a direct steamer next week.A. think assure B. insure to C. can ensure D. are sure16、We are glad to receive your order of yesterday, _regret that we can not supply _end May. A. but, by B. and, by C. but, for D. and, for17、Letters of complaint should be written with care and tact _ to harm future business relationships. A. in order B. in not order C. in order that D. not in order18、Considering the quality of the goods _ we quoted, we do not feel that the prices are at all excessive. A. which B. that C. for that D. for which19、Please _ payment in full three months from today. A. make B. license C. remit D. indicate20、Please quote us your lowest price _ CIF Singapore basis for 1,500 pieces for early delivery.A. from B. on C. of D. toIII. Sentences Translation:（40%=5% x 8）1、We look forward to a trial order. This would enable you to see for yourself the high quality of the material and execution of the electric heaters and at the same time give you the opportunity to test its efficiency.2、Steadily rising prices over the past few years have been a common experience and our own costs have continued to follow the general trend. Until now we have been able to absorb rising costs by economies in other directions. But now we can no longer do so. Increases in our prices are unavoidable.3、We usually effect insurance against All Risks for 110% of the full invoice value. In case you have specific requirement for the insured amount or insurance coverage. Please let us know and we will do our best, within our reach, to meet your requirement. However, the additional premium involved is for your account. 4、Barter trade itself is not enough to meet a countrys import needs. But as a form of international trade, it is still attractive in developing countries where foreign exchange is in short supply and inflow of foreign funds is far from sufficient to meet their obligations in external trade.5、我们乐于告诉你们，你们的Z-33型钻床（Drilling Machine）销路很好，请寄给我们最低的报盘，如果你们价格有竞争性，我们确信有良好的业务前景。6、你公司8月10日来函收悉，内附有关第100号订单订购500台缝纫机（sewing machine）的销售确认书第90SP5861号一式两份。今签退一份请查收。7我们要求货款以保兑的、不可撤销的，以我方为受益人的即期信用证支付。该信用证需在合同规定的装运期前一个月抵达我方，在中国议付，有效期至装运期后15天，并允许转船和分批装运。8、合同执行过程中会产生纠纷。在实践中，合同双方各作出让步以寻求公平解决问题。如果协商不能解决问题，常选择另一种方法仲裁。IV. Check the following letter of credit with the given contract term and write a letter in English asking for amendment:（10）合同主要条款：卖方：北京机械进出口公司买方：ABC公司商品名称：针织机（knitting machine）数量：5台单价：CIF蒙特利尔每台550加元含2佣金总值：2750加元装运期：2007年12月由中国港口运往蒙特利尔，允许转船保险：由卖方按发票金额110投保一切险和战争险支付条款：不可撤销即期信用证支付，议付有效期为最后装运期后15天在中国到期E.C.D. Bank Ltd/ Date: October 11, 2002Irrevocable Documentary Credit No.5676To: Beijing Machinery Imp./Exp. Corp.Gentlemen:We hereby authorize you to draw on E.C.D. Bank for account of ABC Company to the extent of Can $ 2750.00 (Say Canadian Dollars Two Thousand And Seventy-five Only) available by draft at sight accompanied by the following documents:1) Signed Commercial Invoice in duplicate2) Full set of clean on board ocean bills of lading made out to order and blank endorsed showing “freight paid” covering: five