2016年10月高档教导自学测验《外贸函电》试题

 
一、单项挑选题(本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分)
1. We are now        your inquiry of October 12th.
   A. on receipt of     B. upon receipt of   C. in receipt of      D. in reception of
2. Mr. Bill Browning, your import manager, wrote us last week that our price was        and
    asked us to secure supplies.
    A. acceptable        B. managerial        C. impossible        D. unfortunate
3. As our stocks are rapidly        , the maximum quantity we can supply is 100 tons.
    A. running          B. diminishing       C. shortage          D. stopping
4.         is a very favorable payment term for the exporter.
    A. Cash with order                        B. Cash against documents
    C. Cash on delivery                      D. D/P at sight
5. We need an agent in that country to help us to        our products.
    A. buy              B. display           C. dispose          D. market
6. You        for all the samples if they are not returned to us within 90 days.
    A. will invoice       B. will be invoiced   C. invoice           D. invoiced
7. We assure you of our full        in executing the contract.
    A. caution           B. attention          C. intention          D. appreciation
8. We cannot do business        your price is too high.
    A. since             B. while             C. though           D. that
 9. We appreciate the promptness with        you supplied the financial statement we requested.
    A. which          B. that             C. whom           D. what
10. 90% of the credit amount must be paid        the presentation of documents.
     A. at              B. by              C. against          D. with
11. We can continue to offer credit        if our customers meet their obligations.
     A. simply          B. merely           C. only             D. provided
12. The L/C stipulates that the shipment should be effected        July 10.
     A. not later than    B. no late than      C. not later to       D. no later to
13. We are disappointed to note that so far we have not received your L/C which        us before April 1 st
     A. shall reach                            B. must have reached
     C. should have reached                   D. is reaching
14. A container holds 240 bicycles; the whole cargo would therefore comprise 50 containers,        8 tons.
     A. and each weighing                    B. each to weigh
     C. each weighing                         D. each weighs
15. We suggest that you file a claim        the shipping company for all the losses incurred as a result of the failure to ship in time the goods        Order No. CT331.
     A. against.-, of                          B. for-., under
     C. to-.. in                               D. against..- under
16. Damage to the goods in transit is covered under this warranty.        , this warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including abuse, misuse, and failure to perform required prevention maintenance.
     A. In addition      B. However          C. What's more     D. Otherwise
17. We believe this is a matter for you to take        with the shipping company or the insurers. The responsibility rest with either of the parties concerned.
      A. in               B. on                C. over              D. up
18.         our Monday conversation regarding the defective mowers, we will be returning 15 units next week.
      A. Confirming      B. Confirmed        C. Having confirmed D. We confirm
 19. Your claim for the damage is to be        with the insurance company.
      A. met            B. filed             C. satisfied          D. compensated
20. We find your quotation for        much too high.
      A. woman blouses                       B. woman's blouses
      C. women's blouses                     D. blouses
 
二、填空题(本大题共25小题，每小题1分，共25分)
21. It is understood that the designs are our intellectual property         You are not supposed to duplicate or sell any of our designs to any other customers without our written approval.
22. We cannot        any offer as the goods are out of stock.
23. We will allow you a 10%         if you purchase 5000 dozens or more.
24. This offer is        to your reply reaching here before March 8.
25. Our sewing machines are selling fast, and there have been numerous enquiries         them.
26. A growing demand can result        increased price.
27. Your quoted price is out of        with the prevailing market level. We feel confident that our suggestion of 3 % off your present one is workable.
28. All the items you ordered will be        for shipment in three weeks with the exception of 167AA which is handmade.
29. The goods are packed in special waterproof-lined cases and will be loaded on        S.S. "Tianhe", which leaves for Montreal on March 20.
30. We shall make a reduction of our price        5% if you increase the quantity to 6000 M/T.
31. We accept your requirement for        by letter of credit, which is also our usual practice.
32. Thanks        your close cooperation, we have successfully concluded a number of deals.
33. As to terms of payment, we often require a letter of credit payable by draft at
34. Please amend L/C No. 238 to read "The L/C will expire         February 28, 2011 in Singapore."
35. Due to shortage in supply, we cannot make delivery in time. We, therefore, ask you to        the date of shipment to May 5 and the validity of the credit to May 20.
36. We wish to call your        to the fact that the date of shipment stipulated in the L/C is near.
37. The users are in urgent        of the machines contracted and are in fact pressing us for an early delivery.
38. After going into the matter, we concluded that the damage might be due to the        handling in transit.
39. You have to        the goods to Singapore via Hong Kong since there is no direct steamer.
40. We are pleased to advise you that your Order No. 123 has been shipped this morning. We
     enclose one set of shipping documents so that you may        delivery of the goods when they arrive.
41. For basic risks, our usual coverage is WPA at 110 percent of the invoice        
42. We apologize         the underpayment of US $400 on the remittance.
43. In compliance        the stipulations of Contract No. 167, you are to open the relative L/C  before the end of May.
44. We hope that the matter can be settled to our        interest.
45. We shall be grateful        you will keep the cases until called for by our forwarding agent.
 
三、英汉翻译(本大题共10小题，每小题2分，共20分)
46. Should additional risks be covered, the extra premium is for buyer's account.
47. Please note that the prices you quote should be on an FOB basis. Please also send us a few pounds of samples for our examination.
48. We find it difficult to accept your order at the price in your letter because of the high cost of raw materials.
49. You will see that our offer compares favorably with the quotations you can get elsewhere.
50. When looking back, we are happy to see we have come a long way and finally succeeded in securing the transaction.
51. Our business has been hit rather hard by the recession. We would offer you better terms of payment once the market improves.
52. The amounts paid under this L/C are again available to you automatically until the total of the payment reaches US $100 000.
53. As soon as we received your letter we sent the replacement by the first available vessel.
54. We are lodging a claim on the shipment ex s.s. "East wind" for short delivery.
55. We understand your needs to make up the loss incurred and have decided to offer you a special discount of 4 percent.
 
四、汉英翻译(本大题共5小题，每小题3分，共15分)
  56．斟酌到咱们持久的营业干系，咱们接管你们的还盘。
  57．现随函附寄售货条约第123号一式两份。如检查无误，请会签撤退退却回一份。
  58．咱们明天已由伦敦的中国银行开出一份以你方为昂首人的信誉证，计50万美圆。
  59．因为目标地是本地都会，咱们只好支配海陆连运。
  60．若是不你的明白唆使，咱们将按通俗老例投保统统险。
 
五、撰写英文手札(本大题共1小题，共20分)
  61．尊重的师长教师：
    咱们的第1234号发卖确认书划定装运不得迟于8月31日实现。自7月26日我方开出信誉证后，未获得贵方任何动静。
    咱们定货时夸大，这批货是为知足本地夏季发卖需要的，是以必须在10月上旬达到。此地良多批发商不时催咱们尽快交货，不然将去别处定货。由此咱们必须指出，除非所订的货色在本年10月20日前达到此地，不然咱们只好打消这笔生意。
我方但愿尽快晓得该批货将于什么时候达到我地。