商务英语写作复习题
I.Structure and vocabulary.
1.The company was slow to restructure, and its problems could carry over into another _____c___ profit decline in 1996.
A. essential
B. substance
C. substantial
D. sensatory
2. The profit or loss on the disposal of ____b____ must be accounted for.
A. a set
B. an asset
C. an assault
D. a resolve
3.The overseas aid budget has been almost ____d____, from $18m to just over $10m.
A. halfed
B. splitted
C. half
D. halved
4. This profit has been resulted largely from a reduction of RMB 27 million in expenditure, ___c___ because of two factors.
A. drawn
B. reached
C. achieved
D. provided
5. In my opinion, he's ____d__ the most imaginative of all the contemporary poets.
A. in all
B. at best
C. for all
D. by far
6. It’s estimated that the company has a(an)__c____of 2 million US dollars and is regarded as one of the most trustworthy clients in this area.
A. number
B. finance
C. asset
D. status
7. Moreover, __b____ Nikon tractors were considered more attractive in appearance; I suggest experimenting with new designs for our next model.
A. with
B. since
C. due to
D. so as to
8. He soon received promotion for his superiors realized that he was a man of considerable ___a___.
A. ability
B. future
C. possibility
D. opportunity
9. We would cordially like to invite Liebert Corporation that has established business relationship with us to __d____ a visit to our synthetic dye production factory.
A. offer
B. have
C. give
D. pay
10. Last year we shipped walnuts to you __d____ the extent of 500metric tons.
A. by
B. within
C. in
D. to
11. Among other matters, the city council ___a_____ more funds for additional police officers.
A. authorized
B. accredited
C. empowered
D. licensed
12. She said Thresher was aware of the ____b____ for £18.37 and had established that it belonged to another customer.
A. receive
B. receipt
C. receiving
D. achieve
13. The European Union countries were once worried that they would not have __d__ supplies of petroleum.
A. proficient
B. efficient
C. potential
D. sufficient
14. The goods you delivered are below the standard we expected __c____ the sample.
A. from
B. to
C. on
D. in
15. We take pleasure in ___b___ you a copy of our price-list.
A. send
B. sending
C. sent
D. to send
16. The stipulations in the relevant L/C should strictly ______c____ the terms set forth in our Sales Confirmation.
A. in conformity with
B. in accordance with
C. conform to
D. conform with
17. You would be _d___ a risk to let your child go to school by himself.
A. omitting
B. attaching
C. affording
D. running
18. We are sorry to learn in your letter that 200 pairs of leather shoes ___c___ under the above order are damaged when they reach you.
A. offer
B. demand
C. supply
D. requirement
19. Through our joint efforts, we have successfully concluded a __d_____ with your company.
A. business
B. order
C. trade
D. deal
20. We'd like to __b__ a table for five for dinner this evening.
A. preserve
B. reserve
C. retain
D. sustain
21. Fifty cases of Green Tea you sent us were found to be badly damaged. This was apparently attributable to __a___ packing.
A. inferior
B. superior
C. faulty
D. mistake
22. Look forward to your visit. ___d__ you be interested, please let us know at your earliest convenience.
A. If
B. Should
C. Would
D. May
23. We are looking forward to ___b__ your L/C for Order No 123.
A. receive
B. receiving
C. be received
D. be receiving
24. He is always here. It's ___b___ you've never met him.
A. unique
B. special
C. rare
D. peculiar
25. Please see to it that the goods we ordered are shipped as soon as the covering letter of credit __d___ you.
A. gets
B. comes
C. arrives
D. reaches
26. Although a teenager, Fred could resist __a____ what to do and what not to do.
A. being told
B. telling
C. to be told
D. to tell
27. We shall advise you by cable as soon as the goods __d___.
A. will ship
B. will be shipped
C. ship
D. are shipped
28. He didn't have time to read the report word for word, he just ____a__ it.
A. skimmed
B. observed
C. overlooked
D. glanced
29. We cannot ___b__ present entertain any fresh orders for Younger Brand Men's Shirts.
A. of
B. at
C. to
D. for
30. Their products are frequently overpriced and ___b___ in quality.
A. influential
B. inferior
C. superior
D. subordinate
31. Pay for the hotel room when you leave, and the company will ____c____ you later.
A. imburse
B. purse
C. reimburse
D. urge
32. Morris ___a_____ the trust the firm had shown in him.
A. abused
B. abased
C. abutted
D. abetted
33. we are taking steps to supply you immediately___a___200 electronic and 300 language translators.
A. with
B. for
C. at
D. to
34. We left the meeting, there obviously ___b___ no point in staying.
A. were
B. being
C. to be
D. having
35. We thank you ____a__ for you cooperation.
A. in advance
B. in beforehand
C. in progress
D. in proceed
36. We trust you will do your best to have this matter __d____right away.
A. settle
B. to settle
C. settling
D. settled
37. We prefer to ship whatever is ready __d____ waiting for the completion of the entire lot.
A. in spite of
B. because of
C. replace of
D. instead of
38. By joint efforts we can ___b___ both friendship and business.
A. increase
B. promote
C. expand
D. extend
39. We have for acknowledgment your letter dated 26th September ___c___ connection ______ the above subject.
A、for, with B. for, to C. in, with D. in, to
40. This is our best price, __d____ which we have concluded many orders with other buyers in your city.
A. on
B. for
C. by
D. at
41. We are pleased to ___b___ you that 6000 dozen shirts under Sales Confirmation No.C123,L/C No.5678have gone off on S.S. "Dongfeng"
A. ask
B. inform
C. speak
D. talk
42. We lodge a claim ___c__ you _____the short-weight.
A. with…with
B. for…for
C. with…for
D. for …with
43. He was asked to _____b___ proposals for reforming the law.
A. draw on
B. draw up
C. draw away
D. draw down
44. The management have ____d____ all factory employees a 5% pay increase.
A. been aware of
B. been awarded
C. been wary of
D. awarded
45. Food production will have to increase if we are not to ____d____ epic crises.
A. facing
B. face with
C. face
D. be faced with
46. We need a great ___d___of coal for this coming winter.
A. empire
B. pit
C. bubble
D. bulk
47. There should be __d____ to fire doors as workers must leave the building quickly if there is a fire.
A. a way
B. leap
C. a gate
D. access
48. To his great __a____ he passed the examination easily.
A. delight
B. despair
C. faculty
D. convenience
49. We ___a___ your quoting us your competitive prices on a CIF basis for the following.
A. appreciate
B.are appreciated
C. appreciate it
D.will be appreciated
50. There was not enough ___b ___ to prove his guilty of crime.
A. faculty
B. evidence
C. conflict
D. police
51. Claims for ___c___ or incorrect material must be made within 30days after arrival of the goods.
A. lack
B. scarcity
C. shortage
D. rarity
52. We would ask you to do everything possible __c____ punctual shipment.
A. ensuring
B. to be ensured
C. to ensure
D. while ensuring
53. Though he didn't have much money to give, he was very ____c__ with his money.
A. curious
B. magnificent
C. generous
D. neutral
商务英语写作54. We can only ___a___ this very advantageous offer for a few weeks.
A. hold open
B. hold be open
55. They built a ___a___ in memory of Abraham Lincoln.
A. monument
B. cemetery
C. freight
D. majesty
C. holding opening
D. hold to open
56. We have seen your advertisement of portable typewriters ___d___ "South China Morning Post".
A. as
B. on
C. at
D. in
57. Under such ___b____, it is impossible to decline our price again.
A. circumstance
B. circumstances
C. case
D. cases
58. Please see to ___b___ that goods should be delivered in 3 equal lots.
A. us
B. it
C. the L/C
D. them
59. We hope to receive your quotation with details ___c___ the possible time of shipment.
A. to include
B. to be included
C. including
D. being included
60. We feel ___a___ very regrettable that we cannot accept any order for Tin Foil Sheels at present.
A. it
B. this
C. that
D. what
61. We hope you will consider our counter-offer most favorable and cable us acceptance ____d__ your earliest convenience.
A. of
B. for
C. on
D. at
62. ___a__ you like other items, kindly let us know and we shall be only too pleased to make you offers direct.
A. In case
B. In the case
C. In this case
D. In that case
63. This offer is firm, subject to your immediate reply ___d__ should reach us not later than the end of this month.
A. it
B. they
C. what
D. which
64. Sales of large-scale data storage devices also increased strongly, while earnings from computer ___a_____ services hardly changed.
A. maintenance
B. sustaining
C. maintaining
D. retaining
65. Even when other factors were taken into ___b_____, shorter men had a higher risk of heart
attacks.
A. count
B. account
C. accounting
D. accounts
66. Your full cooperation in this respect will be highly ____b__.
A. appreciating
B. appreciated
C. thanking
D. thanked
67. We regret ___b___ unable to agree to the buyer's request as stated in the L/C stipulations for insurance to be covered up to the inland city.
A. to be
B. being
C. to have been
D. been
68. We need effective strategies to combat sexual ___d_____ in the workplace.
A. rascaldom
B. rascallion
C. harassing
D. harassment
69. The auto manufacturer ____b____ a $843.6 million loss in 1990.
A. occurred
B. incurred
C. occurred to
D. incurred with
70. Because the accident had not been her fault, Barbara was able to ____b____ damages.
A. acclaim
B. claim
C. declaim
D. declare
II.Give the antonym of each word
1. [obscurity] clarity
2. [proscribed] permitted
3. [scorn] respect
4. clear [evidence] proof
5. [shallow] deep
6. [soul] body
7. a great [faculty] capability for music
8. [absolute] relative
9. [vanish] appear
10. [frequent] rare
11. [begin] conclude
12. [equity] unfairness
13. [shame] boldness
14. [generous] mean
15. large [sum] amount of money
16. [industrious] lazy
17. [release] hold
18. [evident] ambiguous
19. a bulk of [freight] cargo
20. [delight] sorrow
21. [confound] discriminate
22. [encourage] disappoint
23. [shun] seek actively [demand] grant
24. a [handy] convenient little box
25. [rude] polite
III.Translate the following words
( ) free carrier 交货承运人
( ) technical expertise 专业技术
( )format 版式，格式
( )graphics 图形
( )inefficient 效率低/不能胜任的
( )database 数据库
( )intangible assets 无形资产
( ) managerial job 管理工作
( )average revenue 平均收入
( )utility 效用，有用
( )horizontal audit 横式查账
( )refund 偿还额，退款
( ) token compliance 表面服从
( )additive 添加剂
( )anticipate 预期，期望
( )slip-up 疏忽，错误
( )inconvenience 麻烦/不方便之处
( ) documents against payment 付款交单
( )withhold 抑制
( )line manager 生产线管理人
( )proportion 比例，部分
( )efficiency average 平均生产率
( )alternative reserve assets 代用储备资产
( )defect 过失
( )assets and liabilities 资产与负债
( )balance sheet audit 资产结算表审计
( )logo （某个组织的）标识
( )jeopardize 危害
( )cost-effective 划算的
( ) individual proprietorship 个体经营
( )artificial 人造的，假的
( )financial activities 筹资活动
ⅡTranslate the numbered Chinese words or expressions into English in the following letters.
Letter one：
An Inquiry about a Company
Dear Sirs:
As we are ①(正准备执行一份大宗订单) from J.A Husman Co. P. O.Box 386, Karahi, we should ②(非常感谢) if you would inform us, in confidence, ③. (他们的财务状况和经营风格).
The reference they have given us is the Standard Chartered Bank, Karachi Branch. Will you please be good enough to approach the said bank for ④?(我们咨询的所有可能获得的信息).
If goes without saying that ⑤(我们一定不会泄露您提供的任何信息) and you are free from any responsibility.
We thank you in advance.
Yours faithfully,
Joseph Chan
Sales Manager
①on the point of executing a considerable order
②be much obliged
③of their financial standing an modes of business
④all possible information we required
⑤any information you may obtain for us will be treated in the strictest confidence
Letter two：
An Inquiry about a Company
Dear Sirs:
As we are ①(正准备执行一份大宗订单) from J.A Husman Co. P. O. Box 386, Karahi, we should ②(非常感谢) if you would inform us, in confidence, ③. (他们的财务状况和经营风格).
The reference they have given us is the Standard Chartered Bank, Karachi Branch. Will you please be good enough to approach the said bank for ④？(我们咨询的所有可能获得的信息)
If goes without saying that ⑤(我们一定不会泄露您提供的任何信息) and you are free from any responsi
bility.
We thank you in advance.
Yours Faithfully,
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