國際貿易英語Unit 3

1、上一單元回顧上一單元回顧quality latitudequality tolerance1. Please finish exercises , on page 30.2. Please explain the following terms in at least 100 words or 3 minutes.3.Please preview Packaging of Commodities on page 23.Homework Check upu more or less clause u quality latitudeu importance of quantity and qua

2、lityWarm-upRead the passage on page 23 and 24 an answer the following questions.1. What are the functions of packaging mentioned in this passage?2. What are the three kinds of goods according to packaging?3.What are the two types of packing?ObjectivesThe different functions of packagingKey pointsDif

3、ficult pointsThe importance of packagingThe different ways to set the quantity of goodsKey pointsQuantity allowanceContents2.3 Quantity of commodity2.4 Packaging of commodity2.3 Quantity of Commodity. Importance of quantityAccording to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International

4、 Sale of Goods, If the seller delivers a quantity of goods greater than that provided for in the contract, the buyer may take delivery or refuse to take delivery of the excess quantity. If the buyer takes delivery of all or part of the excess quantity, he must pay for it at the contract rate. Ways o

5、f measuring quantity2.3 Quantity of CommodityGross weight Net weight Gross for nete.g. Quantity: 1,000 M/Ts of bagged wheat, gross for net Theoretical weightConditioned weight 2.3 Quantity of Commodity. Some key wordsQuantity Allowance More or less clause Approximate quantityExample I. The sellers a

6、re allowed to load 5% more or less on the contract quantity. Such surplus or deficiency is to be settled at the contract price. II. The sellers are allowed to load 5% more or less on the contract quantity. Such surplus or deficiency is to be settled at the market price on the date of B/L. What is th

7、e difference between the above two clauses?2.3 Quantity of Commodity. Some key words.Types of packagingA. Types of GoodsBulk cargosNaked cargosPacked cargos Outer packing Inner packing2.4 packaging of commodityB. Types of Outer Packing Corrugated boxes Plywood boxes Wooden crates Bales Multi-wall ba

8、gs Barrels Containers.Types of packaging2.4 packaging of commodity LISTENING PRACTICE Now listen to a short passage and fill in the blanks. In 2006 and in 2009, Russia 1 gas supplies to Ukraine 2 - causing 3 in Europe. Cold winters and low stockpiles meant 4 . Europe is now 5 Ukraine as 6 Russian ga

9、s. The North Stream pipeline, which was opened in 2011, takes gas directly under the Baltic Sea to Germany - Russias 7 . LISTENING PRACTICE Now listen to a short passage and fill in the blanks. In 2006 and in 2009, Russia cut off gas supplies to Ukraine over price disputes - causing subsequent short

10、ages in Europe. Cold winters and low stockpiles meant the gas price soared. Europe is now less reliant on Ukraine as a transit route for Russian gas. The North Stream pipeline, which was opened in 2011, takes gas directly under the Baltic Sea to Germany - Russias biggest European customer.Marking an

11、d LabellingA. various kinds of marks and labels Shippers mark; Port of entry; Country of origin; Weight; Number or size of packages; Handling; Cautionary markings; Labels for hazardous materials; Ingredients. 2.4 packaging of commodityStudents Task Please look at the following marks or labels and th

12、ink: What do you think the marks and labels have told us?.Marking and Labelling2.4 packaging of commodityStudents Task All these marks or labels :l Ensure proper handling; l Conceal the identity of the contents; l Help receivers identify shipments; l Comply with environmental and safety standards.Ma

13、rking and Labelling2.4 packaging of commodity B. marks and labels on package1.Shipping marks 2.Indicative marks3.Warning marks4.Marks of origin5.Labelling6.Bar codes.Marking and Labelling2.4 packaging of commodityshipping marks 1.Shipping marks The exporter, customs, carriers, and importers rely on

14、shipping marks to distinguish one consignment from another. 2. Indicative marks Indicative marks help to ensure that greater care is taken with cargo handling. B. marks and labels on package.Marking and Labelling2.4 packaging of commodityStudents Task Translate the following phrases and match them w

15、ith the pictorial cargo indicative marks.3.Warning Marks Warning Marks are required by governmental regulations to show that the goods shipped are dangerous to other stuff around it. B. marks and labels on packageMiscellaneous Hazardous Materials Corrosive Radioactive Infectious Substance Harmful to

16、 Foodstuff Poison Explosive Flammable Gas Hazardous Materials Shipping Labels.Marking and Labelling2.4 packaging of commodity4. Country of origin B. marks and labels on package5. Labeling6. Bar codes.Marking and Labelling2.4 packaging of commodityA: Shall we discuss the packing now?B: Fine. Do you h

17、ave any 1 for packing?A: Yes. Since the consignment is subject to damage, can you wrap them individually and 2 ? B: No problem. This is the sample of packing. Please have a look.A: We have to be very careful about packing, otherwise we might have endless problems in handling and transporting them.B:

18、 I know. Besides, insurance companies refuse compensation on the ground of improper packing 3 .A: Yes. Please mark the crates clearly with the words “4 ”, “5 ” and our names.B: Sure. Well take special care to see that the goods are packed 6 . LISTENING PRACTICE ONE Now listen to a short passage and

19、fill in the blanks. A: Shall we discuss the packing now?B: Fine. Do you have any specific request for packing?A: Yes. Since the consignment is subject to damage, can you wrap them individually and pack ten sets per crate? B: No problem. This is the sample of packing. Please have a look.A: We have to

20、 be very careful about packing, otherwise we might have endless problems in handling and transporting them.B: I know. Besides, insurance companies refuse compensation on the ground of improper packing in case of damage or breakage.A: Yes. Please mark the crates clearly with the words “Fragile”, “Thi

21、s end up” and our names.B: Sure. Well take special care to see that the goods are packed as per your instructions. LISTENING PRACTICE ONE Now listen to a short passage and fill in the blanks. .Packing Clause In a sales contract, the seller and buyer usually specify the packing details as packing cla

22、use E.g. Coffee must be packed in clean sound bags of uniform size made of sisal(劍麻), jute(黃麻), burlap(粗麻), or similar woven material, without inner lining or outer covering of any material, properly sewn by hand and/or machine. Packed in new jute bags each containing about 300 lbs, net. Packed in wooden cases, each containing 12 five-pound tins, net weight 60 pounds, gross weight 70 pounds.2.4 packaging of commodity.Packing ListA packing list commonly includes an itemized detail of t