第二专业《外贸英语函电》题库

1、外贸英语函电If you will send us a catalogue by air, we shall () very much.A. be indebted B. be gratefulC. thankD. appreciate itWe appreciate your order, () we very much regret that we are unable to accept any freshorders at present owing to heavy commitments.A. andB. butC. orD. norShould your L/C () us at

2、 the beginning of May, we shall be able to ship your order.A. arriveB. reachC. comeD. getBy 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. pric

3、eD. costOur latest design has won worldwide ().A. popularityB. popularC. popularlyD. popularizePayment by D/P should be () to you.A. agreeB. agreedC. agreementD. agreeableWe () you of our prompt shipment after receipt of your order.A. assureB. assuranceC. insureD. insuranceYou have delayed in dispat

4、ching us the shipping () after shipment.A. information B. instructionC. adviceD. dataPlease effect payment when the draft ().A. expiresB. dueC. falls dueD. falls expirationWe thank you for your letter of May 17 and the () catalogue.A. sentB. enclosedC. givenD. presentedWhile () an enquiry, you ought

5、 to enquire into quality, specification and price etc.A. givingB. offeringC. sendingD. makingDocumentary Collection is to be made with the documents to be () to the draft.A. enclosedB. attachedC. togetherD. along withWe are sending you the samples () requested.A. onB. forC. withD. asWe are anxious t

6、o () the market for our Antimony Trioxide, which at present enjoys alimited sale in Europe.A. increaseB. enlargeWe have instructed the bank to (A. effectB. fulfillC. expandD. extend) the amendment you ask for.C. performD. doWe would like to take this () to establish business relations with you.A. st

7、epB. opportunityC. advantageD. openingAs it only () a small quantity, we hope you will have no difficulty in setting this matter.A. involvesB. involvedC. has involvedD. involvingWe cannot see any possibility of business () your price is too high.A. thatB. whileC. thoughD. sinceIn this case, the buye

8、r () the right to cancel the contract.A. couldB. haveC. makeD. reservesWe are not in a position to offer firm, as the goods are ().A. out of stock B. outside stock C. without stock stockYour delay in shipment will () us in great difficulty.A. causeB. leadC. concludeD. involveWe () your shipping advi

9、ce by cable.A. waitB. wait toC. awaitD. await forYour full cooperation ().will be thanked very muchC. is to appreciateis to be appreciatedD. will be highly appreciatedA. shippingB. shippedC. been shippingD. been shippedA. shippingB. shippedC. been shippingD. been shipped() your letter of March 5, we

10、 are pleased to inform you that the L/C has been received.A. In reply toB. Replying for C. Replied toD. Replied forWe will do our best to () shipment to meet your requirements in time.A. expectB. expediteC. exerciseD. examineBecause there is no direct steamer from here to your Port, we suggest that

11、you ()transshipment at Hong Kong.A. may acceptB. can acceptC. must acceptD. acceptPlease 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 whichDue to a lack for stock of the cell phones you ordered, we cannot supply the goods

12、 as scheduled. Would you please () the L/C to the end of next monthA. expandB. extensionC. extendD. expire() the goods under Contract No. 1986 are ready for shipment, please rush your L/C withthe least possible delay.A. IfB. UnlessC. AlthoughD. AsThe total amount of your order last year was ()， whic

13、h does not warrant an agencyappointment.A. excellentB. fabulousC. moderateD. satisfying() walnut meat, we would inform you that the few parcels we have at present are underoffer.A. As regards B. As regardC. With regardShipping agents will () the goods to be shipped.A. arrangeB. arrange forC. see to

14、itWe are in receipt of your letter () March 23.A. dateB. datedC. datingD. With regards toD. see thatD. to date35. You may rest assured that we will have the goods () before April 20th.There should not be such a big () between your price and those of other suppliers.A. holeB. distanceC. quotationD. g

15、apThe hot weather has increased the sale of air-conditioners and now they are in short ().A. storeB. provisionC. reserveD. supplyIn () of quality, our make is superior to theirs.A. termsB. termC. connection.D. connectionsWe would like to inform you that our terms of payment are () to all our custome

16、rs.A. acceptedB. acceptableC. acceptingD. acceptPlease keep us informed of the developments in your market, () we can adjust ourquotations.so thatsuch thatas long asso long as) rough handing.The packing must be strong enough (A. withstandB. withstanding C. to withstand D. to be withstoodIf any items

17、 is () to you, please let us know.A. of interestB. interestedC. interestD. interestingThe goods () shipped already if your L/C had arrived by the end of December.A. would beB. must have been C. had beenD. would have beenThe shipment was delayed because you had failed () the necessary space.A. bookB.

18、 to bookC. to orderD. orderThe offer is () our final confirmation.A. madeB. bound toC. subject toD. used forAs our factory is at present fully occupied with orders we regret having to () yours.A. refuseB. cancelC. rejectD. returnWe are afraid that we have to charge more for the designated packing, a

19、s it () extra laborand cost.A. calls onB. calls offC. calls inD. calls for() our customers now urgently need the goods, we must ask you to make the earliest possible delivery.A. AsB. WhereC. ThatD. WhetherThe documents will be sent to you under separate ().A. coveringB. coverC. coverageD. coveredIf

20、you cannot make reduction in your price, we will regretfully () your offer.A. acceptB. receiveC. declineD. haveIn our letter of May 10, we make () clear that shipment be effected in June.A. youB. themC. usD. itThe design of the pillowcase is very nice, but its color does not () to me.A. appealB. sui

21、tC. attractD. satisfyThe case was crushed. It looks () the case was not strong enough to stand voyage.A. as ifB. likeC. likelyD. possibleAn agreement is () as a result of the process of offer and acceptance.A. includedB. hadC. resultedD. reachedNo discount will be granted () you could place an order

22、 of more than 10000 dozen.A. untilB. unlessC. otherwiseD. exceptWe regret the need for you to write to us and hope the steps we are taking () the safearrival of all your orders in the future.A. insureB. assureC. ensureD. sureFresh supplies are () early next month.A. to be arrived B. schedule to arri

23、ve C. due to arriving D. due to arriveIf you can make us a firm offer at a () price, we will place an order with your corporation.A. competitive B. comparativeC. subjectiveD. objectiveWe suggested you file a claim against the shipping company for all the losses () during thetransportation.A. happene

24、dB. occurredC. incurredD. resultedWe wish to call your attention to the () in the L/C, since there is no possibility of L/CA. whichB. thatC. whenD. whereA. whichB. thatC. whenD. whereextension.A. varietyB. validityC. possibilityD. probabilityIf you are able to () your price by3%, we could probably c

25、ome into business.A. deductB. increaseC. reduceD. offerShould 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 .Tiantaishanfor tr”ansshipment at Hong Kong per . “ FlyingCloud ”.A. produceB. productC. cargoD. manu

26、factureYour quotation of bicycles is () high to be acceptable.A. tooB. soC. suchD. as).We hope the goods you ordered will arrive at the port of destination (A. in perfect condition B. in the good condition C. in a good condition D. in the perfect conditionPlease () your utmost to expedite shipment,

27、so that we may execute the order smoothly.B. getC. takeD. make67. Please arrange shipment of the goods booked by us with the () possible delay.A. mostB. leastC. latestD. worst() will be highly appreciated if you will send us a brochure.A. WeB. YouC. ItD. WhichWe are now () your inquiry of October 12

28、.on receipton receipt ofin receiptin receipt ofPlease () the shipment date of your L/C to October 15 and validity to October 30.A. amendB. extendC. establishD. extend(), we are airmailing you our latest quotation sheet for your consideration.As requestAt your requestAt requestedAs you requestingIt i

29、s beyond question () we get the necessary import license from our authorities.() you don t reduce your quotations, we shall have to buy elsewhere.A. BeforeB. IfC. UnlessD. WhenWe () your quoting us your competitive prices on a CIF basis for the following.A. appreciateB. are appreciated C. appreciate

30、 itD. will be appreciatedOur () catalogue and price list are sent together with the letter for your reference.A. illustratingB. that illustrated C. be illustratedD. illustratedWe agree to insure the shipment for 120% of the invoice value, but the extra () chargedwill be for your account.A. insurance

31、 value B. premiumC. money insured D. discountThe goods () you enquired fall within the scope of our business activities.A. whichB. thatWe trust that Article NO. 19 will (A. gladB. deliverWe highly appreciate ().A. your kind cooperationC. that you cooperateC. for whichD. for that) you.C. assureD. sat

32、isfyB. you cooperationD. it your kind cooperatingMr. Smith wrote us last week that our price was () and asked us to secure the delivery.D. unfortunateA. impossibleB. managerial C. acceptable() you can reduce your quotations, we shall have to buy elsewhere.A. BeforeB. AfterC. Seeing that D. UnlessAs

33、agreed upon in our negotiations, payment () L/C.A. is made by B. is to be made by C. will beD. is by() you fulfill the terms of the L/C, we will the draft drawn under this credit.A. ProvidedB. To provide C. SuppliedD. FurnishedThe letter of credit should be () as some items in it do not agree with t

34、he sales contract.A. amendedB. confirmedC. committedD. completedA container holds 240 bicycles; the whole cargo would therefore comprise 50 containers, (A. considerateB. considerableC. consideredD. consideringA. considerateB. considerableC. consideredD. consideringA. desireB. desiresC. desiredD. des

35、iring8 tons.A. and each weighing B. each to weigh C. each weighing D. each weighsOur advice of dispatch was faxed to you three days ago and you () it by now.A. will receiveB. must have received C. receivedD. have been receivedIf you are interested, we will be pleased to send you a sample () charge.A

36、. withB. withoutC. freeD. free ofWe shall appreciate () us CIF Melbourne.A. you quoteB. you to quoteC. your quoting D. to you quotingWe are in possession of your letter of the 11th July, () which we note that you haveestablished the L/C in our favor.A. ofB. throughC. byD. fromIt is after examination

37、 () we find the goods of high standard and are satisfied with thequality of the shipment.A. whatB. whichC. asD. thatClaims () transportation should be referred to the shipping company.A. concernedB. concerningC. concernD. be concerned() the unforeseen difficulties on the part of the suppliers, we re

38、gret being unable to shipthe goods within the time limit of your L/C.A. Owing toB. AsC. BecauseD. SinceYour order will be delivered on October 15 () you requested.A. likeB. sinceC. asD. whenEnclosed are sample parts () some of the problem we encountered.A. show youB. showingC. will showD. shownPleas

39、e do your best to expedite the covering L/C () we may fulfill the contract smoothly.A. so thatB. so as toC. so asD. asWe regret to inform you that we do not have in stock the goods in the () quantity.We are sorry for the short delivery by 20 tons. This () you some trouble in meeting orders of your c

40、lients.A. must cause B. must have caused C. has causedD. will be causedIn case the said goods are not available from stock, please keep us () at an early date.A. informingB. informC. informedD. knowPlease quote us competitive prices for models () for export.A. availableB. ableC. payableD. be able to

41、You may offer to our bank, Bank of China for our financial ().A. understanding B. outstandingC. withstandingD. standing() 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. en

42、gagesD. handlesWe 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. unsoldto be unsoldare soldbeing unsoldThe offer is to be () if not accepted by the end of the month.A. heldB.

43、withdrawnC. confirmedD. provedWe 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 notreached us in spite of our repeated requests.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. whereSince () busine

44、ss has been done at this price in your distinct, we trust that it will also be acceptable to you.You must be responsible for all the losses () from your delay.D. have arisenA. arisingB. risingC. arousingWe would appreciate your () attention to the question.A. firstB. instantC. promptD. immediatelyPl

45、ease keep us informed of the developments in your market () we can adjust our quotations.A. such thatB. so long asC. as long asD. so thatAccording to the shipping (), it will be impossible for us to ship the goods in June.A. scheduleB. timetableC. planD. schemeWhen setting the price of a product, th

46、ere are many factors that have to ().A. take into account B. taken into account C. be taken account D. be taken into account 114. We had to have the goods warehoused () insuring against usual risk.A. for the account of B. on account of C. on your own account D. for your account 115. The decision-mak

47、er made a general survey of the () of the advertisements on thepromotion of sales of their new products.A. resultB. affectC. effectD. cause 116-120 CBCDBBecause there is no direct steamer from here to your port, we suggest that you accept ()at Hong Kong.A. transportationB. transshipment C. transform

48、ationD. transmissionWe are glad that in the past few years, we, by joint efforts, () both business andfriendship.A. have greatly promotedB. have greatly been promotedC. had greatly promotedD. had greatly been promoted() is hoped that you would do your utmost to effect punctual shipment.A. ThisB. Tha

49、tC. OneD. ItWe are () exporters of all kinds of Chinese goods.A. good-established B. good-establishing C. well-establishing D. well-establishedPlease rush your L/C; otherwise the shipment will ().A. delayB. delayedC. be delayedD. be delayingIf you () a large order, we will supply a discount of 5%.A.

50、 placeB. giveC. getD. haveIf the sentence “ The goods will be forwayroduedbtyothe end of this week”“ forwarded ” me(ans ).A. lentB. sentC. openedD. packedWe are () agents for a number of American publishers.A. actingB. acting asC. acting inD. acting ofClaims for () or incorrect material must be made

51、 within 30 days after arrival of thegoods.A. lackB. scarcityC. shortageD. rarityYou can find () for black tea here.A. a ready market B. most popularC. great popularity D. selling fastWe hope you can decrease the price; otherwise we shall be compelled () to turn downyour order.A. irregularlyB. reluct

52、antlyC. happilyD. badly() 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 forWe know that your products have enjoyed a very good reputation in this ().A. localB. localityC. locateD. locationAs we know, you are o

53、ne of the () manufacturers in this area.A. leadB. goodC. leadingD. mostWe cannot see any possibility of business () your price is too high.A. thatB. whileC. thoughD. sinceThe () between the products and samples is normal, so we could not accept the claim.A. becauseB. forC. soD. thereforeA. becauseB.

54、 forC. soD. thereforeA. concernedB. concerningC. to concernD. concernA. discrepancyB. mistakeC. wrongD. changePlease take every possible () to ensure that our products reach the port of thedestination on time.A. precautionB. discrepancyC. cautionD. changeWe have the goods you required in stock and w

55、ill deliver as soon as we () your order.A. receivedB. receivingC. receiveD. will receivePlease check the enclosed letter of credit to ensure that it () your instructions.A. agreesB. agrees toC. agrees uponD. agrees withRisks other than All Risks and War Risk can be () if the extra premium should be

56、bondedby the buyer.A. discoveredB. recoveredC. uncoveredD. coveredWe have pleasure in informing you that we have completed the above shipment () thestipulations set forth in the L/C.A. in accordance with B. in relation with C. in connection with D. in terms withBecause there is no direct steamer fro

57、m here to your Port, we suggest that you ()trans-shipment at Hong Kong.A. may acceptB. can acceptC. must acceptD. acceptWe 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. unlesssoon asWe wonder whether you could u

58、se Type A () Type B.A. because ofB. in spite ofC. instead ofD. replace ofWe wish to () your attention to the fact that the date of delivery is approaching.A. payB. drawC. pushD. putAs your prompt attention to shipment is most desirable to all parties (), we hope you willlet us have your telegraphic

59、shipping advice without further delay.After inspection of the above shipment we found 6 cases ().A. lossB. losingC. missingD. missedIt is our foreign () policy to trade with foreign countries on the basis of equality andmutual benefit.A. businessB. marketC. tradeD. dealPlease be assured that your fu

60、ture orders will be satisfactorily ().A. exercisedB. executedC. doneD. madeSince the premium varies with the scope of (), extra premium is for buyers account,should additional risks be covered.A. assuranceB. insuranceC. businessD. enterprisesWhen submitting our quotation, we suggested that the relev