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I． Multiple Choices:

1. We are __ receipt ___ your letter of March 18 offering us the goods ___ US$ 80 per dozen on the usual terms.

A. of…of…on B. in…of…at C. in…of…for D. of…of…at 2. Could you make us a firm offer ___ 3,000 metric tons ___ fertilizer. A. for…of B. on…in C. of…for D. for…for

3. We acknowledge with thanks ___ your letter dated December 14. A. receipt B. receive C. receipt of D. receiving

4. ___ requested, we are enclosing a quotation sheet ___ our silk garments. A. As…about B. At…about C. At…for D. As…for

5. We are making you the following offer, subject ___ your acceptance ___ us before April 20.

A. to…reach B. with…reaching C. to…reaching D. to…arrive 6. We suggest your order ___ a minimum quantity of 10,000 tons. A. call for B. calls for C. call on D. call up

7. If you can make us an offer ___ competitive price we can sell a large quantity ___ your products ___ our area.

A. for…for…in B. at…of…in C. on…for…for D. in…for…at 8. This offer is ___ your acceptance by E-mail on or before March 15. A. effective of B. effective for C. effective to D. effectively for

9. ___ you reduce your price by $5 per dozen, we will have to decline your offer. A. Unless B. While C. When D. Except

10. While appreciating good quality of your products, we are sorry to say that your price appears to be ____.

A. in the high level B. at the high end C. of the high standard D. on the high side

11. A fair comparison of your offer with ____ of other suppliers shows that their figures are more favorable.

A. what B. which C. this D. that

12. This offer is valid, subject ___ before November 25.

A. to your reply arriving at us B. for your reply reaching us C. to our receiving your reply D. for your reply reaches us

13. Your quotation ___ Washing Machines is too high to be workable. A. in B. against C. with D. of

14. As we have quoted you our rock-bottom price, we regret that we are unable to ___ any counter-offer.

A. accepting B. entertain C. receiving D. take

15. We would like to quote you our most favorable price ___ 800 pieces Electric Blankets ___.

A. of…as follows B. at…as following C. for…as follows D. with…as followed

ANSWER: 1B 2A 3C 4D 5C 6A 7B 8B 9A 10D 11D 12C 13D 14B 15C

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16. Considering the friendly business relations between us, we are prepared to offer you bath towels ___ prices that are 5% ___the prevailing prices. A. in…off B. by…of C. with…under D. at…below

17. Having made a special purchase ___ electrical typewriters ___ very favorable terms, we could offer them to you ___ very competitive prices.

A. of…with…in B. in…on…at C. of…on…at D. on…in…with

18. ___ developing the market in your area, we are airmailing you new models of our products.

A. With a view to B. Due to C. Owing to D. In order to

19. If you compare the prices we quoted ___ theirs, you will agree that our prices are not high at all.

A. with those of B. with C. for those of D. for

20. The rising cost of raw materials ___ us to increase our selling prices. A. has compelled B. have compelled C. has been compelled D. are compelling

21. They have ____ a price which we think will be acceptable ____you. A. bided…to B. bid…to C. bidden…by D. bid…with

22. A sample of our new beef extract has been sent to you today ____ parcel post, and we hope it will reach you ____ perfect condition.

A. with…in B. in…by C. on…with D. by…in

23. It is possible that you couldn’t find the new patterns ___ you are looking in this catalogue.

A. for what B. which C. for which D. that

24. The gloves are made ____ superior genuine leather and can be supplied ____ various designs and colors.

A. of…in B. from…with C. with…in D. in…at

25. The price of our new products is 8% ____ than ____ of similar products of Japanese origin.

A. lower…that B. below…those C. under…that D. lower…those

26. WE feel sure that a fair comparison ____ quality between our canned goods and those of other suppliers will convince you ____ the reasonableness of our quotation. A. with…of B. in…of C. for…in D. on…in

27. As this product is now _____ great demand and the supply is rather _____, we would recommend you to accept this offer as soon as possible.

A. in…limited B. in…limiting C. of…limited D. at…limiting

28. _____ view of the huge demand ____ this article, we would advise you to work fast and place an order with us the soonest possible. A. In…at B. In…for C. With…for D. With…to

29. We deem it ____ your advantage _____ avail yourself ____ our offer for 2,000 tons Linseeds.

A. in…to…of B. in…as…for C. to…to…of D. of…as…for

30. This offer is made ____ the clear understanding that if they are not completely ____ your liking, you can return them to us without any obligation whatever and

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_____ our own expense.

A. at…to…at B. in…for…for C. in…in…for D. on…to…at

ANSWER: 1D 2C 3A 4B 5A 6B 7D 8C 9A 10A 11B 12A 13B 14C 15D

31. We are prepared to inform you ___ your order will be ready ____ dispatch ____ next month.

A. that…for…/ B. that…to…in C. of…in…for D. of…for…/ 32. It is necessary that the specifications ____ the requirements. A. confirm to B. conform to C. confirm with D. conform

33. These are the only terms ___ we can do business.

A. on what B. in what C. on which D. in which

34. We are prepared to give you this special accommodation with the view ____ encouraging further business. A in B. to C. on D. of

35. WE price this new product economically with a view ____ promoting the transaction.

A. to B. of C. in D. on

36. We shall appreciate it very much if you will give us indication ____ you think you could conclude business.

A. to which B. at which C. in that D. on that

37. _____ our S/C No. 44 in duplicate for your signature and please return one copy for our file.

A. Enclose please find B. We are enclosed C. WE enclose D. Enclosing please find

38. Would you please see to it that our Order No.P8800 is executed with ____ delay? A. no least delay B. least possible C. least any D. the least possible

39. If the A B C Co. can renew the offer for a further days, we think we shall be able to put ___ the business.

A. through B. on C. into D. forward

40. We are pleased to confirm ____ with you the transaction of 3,000 metric tons soybean.

A. having concluded B. to have concluded C. having come to terms D. to have carried out

41. We confirm the sales to you of 3,500 cartons Health Tea ____ faxes and E-mail exchanged between us.

A. resulting in B. resulting from C. resulted in D. resulted from

42. We have accepted your Order No.TR22. Please open the relative L/C, ____ here four weeks before the date of shipment.

A. that should reach B. which should reach C. when it reaches D. which should arrive at

43. ____ we would like to conclude this deal with you, we find your bid unacceptable. A. As B. Since C. Much as D. As much as

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44. Please give your prompt attention ____ Order No. EM0801.

A. for the performance of B. to execute C. by carrying out D. to the execution of

45. We confirm our sale of the following commodities __ terms and conditions __ set forth below.

A. in…that B. on…which C. for…as D. on…as

ANSWER; 1A 2B 3C 4D 5A 6B 7C 8D 9A 10A 11B 12B 13C 14D 15D

46. ____ the stipulations of S/C No. 167, you are to open the relative L/C before the end of November.

A. According B. Per C. In compliance with D. Depending on

47. Please see to ____ that the L/C is opened 30 days before the date of shipment. A. them B. the matter C. it D. your way clear

48. When submitting our quotation, we suggest that the relevant L/C ___ as early as possible.

A. be established B. establishes C. is established D. would be established 49. Attached to this letter ___ a copy of B/L, along with copies of invoice and weight memo.

A. are B. is C. have been D. /

50. You must be responsible for all the losses ___ from your delay in opening the covering L/C.

A. rising B. arising C. arousing D. raising

51. Our bank will accept your 60 days’ draft _____ them for the amount of your invoice value.

A. for B. to C. on D. with

52. Please amend L/C No. 283 to read “The L/C will ____ on February 28, 19…in Singapore.”

A. expire B. valid C. due to time D. due

53. _____ receipt of your L/C we shall make shipment immediately. A. In B. On C. By D. With

54. We are glad to inform you that the L/C is now ____ the way to you. A. on B. in C. starting D. setting of

55. As the goods are ready for shipment, we ____ your L/C to be opened immediately. A. hope B. anticipate C. await D. expect

56. _____ into consideration our business relations, we accept payment by D/P. A. Take B. Taken C. Taking D. Takes

57. Regarding payment, we prefer D/P at sight _____ L/C at 90 days’ sight. A. then B. rather C. to D. for

58. In accordance with our agreement, we have ___ at 30 days’ sight for the amount of the enclosed invoice.

A. drawn on you B. written to you C. called on you D. dispatched to you by airmail

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59. Please extend your two relative ____ for 15 days.

A. letter of credits B. letters of credit C. L/Cs D. L/C 60. The cheque will soon fall ____. A. due B. short C. out D. in

ANSWER: 1C 2C 3A 4B 5B 6C 7A 8B 9A 10D 11C 12C 13A 14B 15A

61. In order to ___ handling and shipping expenses as ____ as possible, we suggest that you ship the large order in containers.

A. cut down…much B. cut out…much C. subtract…low D. decrease….high 62. This particular material ____ quite well, and we believe it will turn out ____ your satisfaction.

A. is…in B. has been …for C. uses…with D. sells…to 63. We consider it advisable to delay ____ the matter.

A. to discuss B. of discussion of C. discussing D. in discussing for 64. WE regret that we have suffered heavy loss ___ your improper packing. A. resulted from B. resulted in C. resulting from D. resulting in 65. We wish to ____ your attention to this matter. A. call B. ask C. bring D. pay

66. We would suggest that you ____ the carton with double straps. A. secure B. will secure C. securing D. facilitate

67. Metal handles should be fixed to the boxes to ____ carrying. A. make B. convenience C. easy D. facilitate

68. The adoption of containers facilitated ____ to a great extent.

A. to load and unload B. the loading and unloading C. us to load and unload D. to have loaded and unloaded

69. We give you on the attached sheet full details regarding packing and marking which must be strictly ____.

A. observed B. abide by C. signified D. submitted

70. Your comments on packing will ____ on to our manufacturers for their reference. A. be passed B. passed C. be passing D. passing

71. The introduction of containers in transport greatly ____ carriage of goods. A. facilitate B. speeds C. facilitates D. economizers

72. For ____ commodities as oil, sand and water, rail is cheaper than ____ road. A. unpacked B. unpackaged C. bulk D. bundled 73. This container can be easily opened ____ both ends. A. on B. at C. in D. by

74. We give you on the attached full details ____ packing and marking. A. regarded B. regarding C. be regarded D. regard

75. Taking into consideration the transport condition _____ your end, we have improed our packing so as to avoid damage to the goods. A. in B. on C. with D. at

ANSWER: 1A 2D 3C 4C 5A 6A 7D 8B 9A 10A 11C 12C 13B 14B 15D

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