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1、INTER-LESSON (I) Review University of International Business and EconomicsAnswer Key-translationn1) You had better have a talk with him yourself. n2) As all the people are here already, we might as well begin. n3) Wed rather have your lower quotation than a commission. n4) Id rather have your CIF (p

2、rice) than FOB price. University of International Business and EconomicsAnswer Key-translationn 5) Since Mr. Wang is not free to meet us now, we might as well have a look at the samples. n6) You had better give us a price-list before the talk. n7) As the goods you want have gone out of production, y

3、ou might as well try this new style. n8) Wed rather reduce our price than lose the business. University of International Business and EconomicsAnswer Key-translationn1) Our users are interested in a kind of special alloy steel. I have an inquiry here for 50 tons of that alloy steel which I hope you

4、can supply. n2) As the specifications are rather complicated, could you give us a written inquiry? n3) We hope you will bring us some satisfactory news about our last inquiry. University of International Business and EconomicsAnswer Key-translationn4) If you are in a position to supply, I hope you w

5、ill send us an offer together with your catalogue and price-lists. n5) Some of our clients are interested in your products. If your terms are favorable, you may expect a large order from us. n6) We are told that you are in a position to supply high quality copper wire. Could you tell us what quantit

6、y you can offer for delivery next month? University of International Business and EconomicsAnswer Key-translationn7) We understand theres a good demand for machine tools in your market. Here is our offer sheet for your consideration. n8) We are sorry this item is out of stock for the time being. n9)

7、 If you think there are business possibilities in this line, we will be glad to send you samples and further particulars. University of International Business and EconomicsAnswer Key-translationn10)We understand theres a good demand for our basket ware in your market. We would appreciate your making

8、 an effort to push the sale of this item.n11)We cant close business at that price. n12)If you insist on your original offer, we can hardly come to terms. n13)Your counter-offer is much too low to be acceptable. University of International Business and EconomicsAnswer Key-translationn14)We have no st

9、ock of this item at present. Well contact you again as soon as fresh supplies come in. n15)Well keep in mind your requirement for our soya bean and will contact you when it is available. n16)Im sorry to say such goods as required by you are no longer in production. Here are some samples of goods of

10、even better quality for your selection. n17)We are unable to accept your offer as other suppliers have offered us more favorable terms. University of International Business and EconomicsAnswer Key-translationn18)Payment is to be made by a confirmed, irrevocable Letter of Credit to be opened in our f

11、avor. n19)As a special case we may consider accepting payment by D/P. This will make it much easier for you to push the sale of these products. n20)The letter of credit must reach us not later than October and remain valid for fifteen days after the date of shipment. University of International Busi

12、ness and EconomicsAnswer Key-translationn21)In view of the instability of Pound Sterling, we would suggest, in your own interest, that you establish your L/C in Renminbi with the Bank of China in London. n22)Consult your bank and see if they are in a position to open Letters of Credit in Renminbi. n

13、23)Well book your order now, so that shipment can be made promptly. n24)We always make offers as low as possible so as to conclude more business. University of International Business and EconomicsAnswer Key-translationn25)Please rest assured that we have passed on your enquiry to the Shanghai Branch

14、. n26)The supply is limited and no further advice will be given for any change in price at any time. You are requested to place your order as soon as possible. n27)After many experiments, our manufacturer is, at last, able to produce synthetic bristle in large quantities. University of International Business and Economic