7. Our cotton piece goods are very popular in the Far Eastern markets, ________ we have had some experience.
that of that
which of which
8. We are glad to learn that you are making plans to visit China _______.
in next month during next month
next month in the following month
9. We find your quotation _____, and therefore intend to place an order with you.
attractive attract our attention
attracting to be attractive
10. There is ______ reason to believe that the market price for Chinese silk garments is going to rise.
every some
any every one
III. Supply the missing words and then translate the following sentences into Chinese.
1. There is likely to _______ an order for men’s shirts; therefore please send us quotation and sample in advance.
2. As to your previous inquiries, we have ______ you a favorable offer by cable this morning.
3. ______ what price can you accept this article?
4. All the above prices are net ______ commission.
5. For your information, we have sold large ______ to some European buyers.
6. Your price is on the high _______; our idea of price is about RMB￥1,900 per metric ton.
7. Please offer separate price ______ each grade.
8. We advise you to accept this offer as we see _______ chance of doing better.
9. For the moment we cannot supply your requirements from ______.
10. As we are heavily ______, we are sorry that we cannot accept new orders.
IV. Make dialogues in the following situations.
1. Mr. Jackson inquires for Sewing machine. We make him an offer and say something in its introduction. Mr. Jackson thinks the price too high and makes a counteroffer. We stick to our price but agree to allow him a quantity discount. In the end business is concluded.
2. Mr. Moulton asks for an offer of 2,000 pieces of bicycles but only half of the quantity is available. He also asks for a 5% reduction in the price we quote him. We refuse to consider any reduction. No business is concluded in the end.
