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Each buyer should do his best to obtain the most ____ prices.
A.consistent
B.competitive
C.comparative
D.compatible
Please let us ____ your firm offer before the end of this month.
A.had
B.have
C.having
D.to have
We would recommend you ____ this offer.
A.accept
B.accepted
C.to accept
D.accepting
While ____ an enquiry, you ourht to enquire into quality, specifications and price etc.
A.making
B.offering
C.bidding
D.sending
Please keep us posted of the developments in your market ____ we can adjust our quotations to the extent you indicate.
A.so that
B.such that
C.as long as
D.so long as
I was ____ to hear how popular our products have been with your customers.
A.delightful
B.delighted
C.delighting
D.delight
___ of the goods, we discovered that they were inferior in quality to the sample.
A.After exam
B.By examination
C.Examination
D.Upon examination
We must ask you to complete the order immediately, ____ we shall be obliged to cancel it and obtain the stationafy elsewhere.
A.as a result
B.on the other hand
C.because
D.Otherwise
For exporters, we usually ask our buyers to open letters of credit ____ seller.s documentary drafts at sight.
A.available by
B.available to
C.acceptable by
D.acceptable to
We also wish to advise you that the prices we quoted are our ____ prices.
A.rock bottom
B.cheap
C.expensive
D.easiest
____ your charges for air freight are concerned, we agreed to pay the extra costs you invoiced.
A.As well as
B.As much as
C.As good as
D.As far as
We have enough stock ____ hand to fill your repeat order. If you would like us to do so, please call us at once.
A.off
B.in
C.on
D.by
A comparison of your offer ____ our regular suppliers shows that their terms are more favorable.
A.with those of
B.with which of
C.with what of
D.with these of
Attached is a list of freight bills, which our records indicate are unpaid ____ the credit period permitted by our agreement.
A.past
B.beyond
C.after
D.further than
Faced ____ a significant drop in computer and software advertising, the publisher of hith-tech magazines is seeking new sources of income from cars.
A.with
B.for
C.by
D.at
Thanks to a more ____ price contract we have signed with our supplier, we are now happy to be able to cut the prices of our bikes by 8 percent.
A.favoring
B.favored
C.favorite
D.favorable
Because of the ____ nature of our business, at times we may need emergency purchases.
A.unprincipled
B.unmistakable
C.unbelievable
D.unpredictable
We would be glad to receive your ____ catalogue and price list.
A.illustrated
B.illustration
C.illustrate
D.illustrates
____ the low stock of such goods, we would advise you to accept our offer immediately.
A.Since
B.Because
C.Owing to
D.As
Your claim for the damage is to be ____ with the insurance company.
A.met
B.filed
C.satisfied
D.compensated
____ our Monday conversation regarding the defective mowers, we will returning 15 units next week.
A.Confirming
B.Confirmed
C.Having confirmed
D.We confirm
We believe this is a matter for you to make ____ with the shipping company or the insurers. The responsibility rests with either of the parties concerned.
A.in
B.on
C.over
D.up
Damage to the goods in transit is covered uner this warranty. ____, this warranty does not cover damage due to extrnal cases, including abuse, misuse, and failure to perform required prevention maintenance.
A.In addition
B.However
C.What.s more
D.Otherwise
A container holds 240 bicycles; the whole cargo would therefore comprise 50 containers, ____ 8 tons..
A.and each weighing
B.each to weigh
C.each weighing
D.each weighs
The L/C stipulates that the shipment should be effected ____ July 10.
A.not later than
B.no late than
C.not later to
D.no later to
We can continue to offer credit ____ if our customers meet their obligations.
A.simply
B.merely
C.only
D.provided
90% of the credit amount must be paid ____ the presentation of documents.
A.at
B.by
C.against
D.with
We appreciate the promptness with ____ you supplied the financial statement we requested.
A.which
B.that
C.whom
D.what
You ____ for all the samples if they are not returned to us within 90 days.
A.will invoice
B.will be invoiced
C.invoice
D.invoiced
We need an agent in that country to help us to ____ our products.
A.buy
B.display
C.dispose
D.market
___ is a very favorable payment term for the exporter.
A.Cash with order
B.Cash against documents
C.Cash on delivery
D.D/P at sight
Mr. Bill Browing, your import manager, wrote us last week that our price was ____ and asked us to secure supplies.
A.acceptable
B.managerial
C.impossible
D.unfortunate
As partial shipment is allowed, the goods will be shipped in three equal____.
A.ships
B.vessels
C.voyages
D.lots
If it is established through a reputable bank, an L/C need not be ____ by another bank.
A.confirmed
B.paid
C.notified
D.endorsed
We offer the following ____ your reply reaching here before Sep.10th our time.
A.if
B.subject to
C.provided
D.on condition
____ otherwise agreed, the buyer does not acquire any property rights relating to the goods.
A.Should
B.If
C.Unless
D.That
We feel confident that the machines arrived at your end will entirely ____ you.
A.satisfy
B.be satisfied
C.satisfy with
D.satisfy to
The sugar was dispatched two weeks ago from Shanghai and ____ you by now.
A.shall reach
B.should reach
C.have reached
D.should have reached
We expect to receive your shipping advice in ____ time.
A.right
B.soon
C.due
D.quick
The ____ balance of the contract should be transferred to the Seller.s bank by T/T in one week.
A.standing
B.upstanding
C.understanding
D.outstanding
Owing to the increasing cost of raw materials, we find it difficult to maintain the current price level, ____ to lower our price.
A.let alone
B.more than
C.only
D.despite
The price term FOB should be followed by the name of ____.
A.port of destination
B.port of shipment
C.port of discharge
D.port of consignee
____ payment, L/C at sight is accepted by us for new clents.
A.In regarding to
B.As regards
C.With regard
D.In this regard
Under the ____, we have no choice but to claim on you for short shipment.
A.condition
B.conditions
C.circumstance
D.circumstances
You are recommended to us ____ a large buyer of Textiles by one of our clients.
A.as
B.of
C.for
D.with
Please note that our offer remains ____ until the end of this week and we look forward to your orders.
A.fine
B.valid
C.best
D.confirm
We shall appreciate ____ us the competitive price of your bicycles.
A.you to quote
B.our to quote
C.you quoting
D.your quoting
The sum of money paid by the insured to the insurance company is called ____.
A.premium
B.commission
C.policy
D.change
We are not able to supply the design you ordered, because it is ____ stock.
A.with out
B.from
C.out of
D.on to
We should be obliged if you would send us ____ specifications of your various types of bed sheets.
A.detail
B.detailing
C.detailed
D.details