Lesson Four
II. 1. put down 2. make an effort 3. get them round 4. waiting for
5. agree to 6. help me with 7. be of help 8. think of
III. 1. I’m please to meet you, too. 2. How do you do, Mr. Green? Glad to meet you.
3. Yes, what can do for you? 4. Thank you very much. 5. Gald to hear your voice, mr. Wang.
6. The please is mine. 7. It’s a pleasure to be of help. 8. Yes, it is.
9. Are you leaving so soon? Won’t you stay a few more days? 10. Thank you. But I can manage it myself.
IV. 1. from, in 2. with, with 3. to ,to 4. within 5. with 6. over 7. out ,in 8. down/up
V. A: I’m from the Hong kong. ABC trading Company. Here’s my nusiness card.
B: You’re welcome to our corporation. Take a seat, please.
A: We learn from a friend that you handle the export of electronic products. I’ve come to pay you a visit and hope to establish business relations with your corporation.
B: Thank you for coming. Mr. Jackson. I’m glad you are going to be a customer of ours.
A:You know, ours is a big company is Hong Kong. And we have wide connections with many wholesalers. We trust we can find good market for your procucts in Hong Kong.
B:Thank you. Maybe you are aware that our corporation has been in this line of business for more than ten years. Our products have been introduced to many countries in the world, and met with warm reception there. We hope through our joint efforts, business will develop between our two companies.
A: I hope so, too. Now we are interested in your computer software.Will you show me your catalogue and some other materials?
B: Here’s a lastest catalogue foe your reference. If you are interested to know more about any of the items in it, just ask me, please.
A: All right. By the way, our bankerws are the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in Hong Kong. You may refer to it for our financial status.
B: Thank you for the information.
A: I’m afriad I msut be leaving now. We shall contact you again nad inform you of the result, after making a study your catalogue.
B: We’ll be waiting for you favorable news. Good -bye!
Lesson Five
II. 1. Well, I mustn’t keep you. 2. I leave it to you. 3. That’sa all right.
4. How nice! 5. Yes, I think so. 6. What’s on to-night?
IV. A: Mr. Wang, I wonder if there’s any news for the transaction we’ve been discussing.
B: We’ve talked about it with the customers. On the whole, they are satisified with your quality and designs. But they thought your price a bit too high.
A: Actually our price is not high at all. It is quite in line with the market level.
B: Be patient, please, Mr. Bennet. After our explanation, they have accepted all your terms.
A: I’m so gald to hear it. This transaction wouldn’t have been concluded without your efforts and cooperation. Thank you ever so much. By the way, when shall we sign the contract?
B: Well, I think I can work out the contract this evening. How about coming out at nine o’clock tomorrow morning over at nice o’clock tomorrow morning?
A: But I’ve made an appointment for tomorrow morning.
B: Aha, you are not so impatient now. Then let’s fix it at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, OK?
A: Al right, let’s make it 3 o’clock in the afternoon lere in this very room .
B: I shall be waiting for you. Till then good-bye!
Lesson Six
II. 1. warmer 2. seems 3. Until 4. if 5. with
6. On 7. if 8. isn’t 9. over 10. that
III. 1. It seems that nobody knows anything about it. 2. It seems that he likes football very much.
3. It seems she doesn’t want anything at all. 4. It seems her whole life had gone to pieces.
5. It seems I have caught a cold. 6. It seems that they were doing all right.
7. It seems that I am not able to please him.
V. A: Good morning! You’re welcome to the Guangzhou Fair.
B: Thank you. I’m from America. This is my name card.
A: How do you do, Mr. Smith. My name is Wang Ming. Here is my business card. What can I do for you?
B: Ours is a big company in America, dealing in leather products. I’m calling to see if there’s any chance to do business with you.
A: I’m gald you have come. You may be aware that our company has been exporting leather products for quite many years. And our leather products are warmly welcomed both at home and abroad. It is our desire to trade with merchants of all countries in the world. By the way, have you seen our exhibits?
B: Yes. I have had some understanding of your products. At present, ia m interested in your leather garments. I’d like you to tell me in more details.
A: With pleasure. We have some catalogues for your reference. They are the most popular styles of the year and enhoy fast sales on the European markets. I believe they will also find a good market in your country.
B: I hape so. If your price is reasonable, I shall buy in large quantities.
A: Here’s our price list. All the prices are FOB Shanghai.
B: Good. Please give me a few days to make a decision.
A: You’d better give us a replyu as soon as possible.
B: No problem.
