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举一反三考点练
《外贸商函》调查客户信用-讲义
1.掌握调查客户信用的原因、核心内容及常用表达;
2.掌握获取信用调查信息的渠道及保密要求;
3.掌握调查结果的应用及后续合作考量;
知识点一 调查客户信用的原因、核心内容及常用表达
当收到大额订单(a large/substantial order)时,为了降低交易风险,卖方通常需要调查买方的信用状况。调查的核心内容包括买方的经营状况(business standing)、财务状况(financial standing)、业务做法(business methods)和管理能力(management capacities)。
在信函中请求提供这些信息时,常用 “investigate/go into” 表示调查,并使用礼貌的请求句式,如 “We would therefore appreciate it if you would provide us with information about…”,其中 “provide sb. with sth.” 及其多种变体(furnish, supply)是核心表达。
(单项选择题) When a seller receives a large order, the primary reason for investigating the buyer's creditworthiness is to:
A. Understand the buyer's product preferences.
B. Determine the buyer's payment terms.
C. Reduce the risk of non-payment.
D. Evaluate the buyer's market reputation.
【答案】C
【解析】调查客户信用的主要目的是为了降低交易风险,特别是针对大额订单,以防止买方无法支付货款。
【要点】考查调查客户信用的主要原因。
1.(单项选择题) Which of the following is NOT listed as a core content of investigating a buyer's creditworthiness?( )
A. Business standing
B. Financial standing
C. Product quality
D. Management capacities
【答案】C
【要点】考查调查客户信用的核心内容。
2.(单项选择题) In a business letter requesting credit information, which phrase best conveys the action of "investigating"?( )
A. We would appreciate your cooperation.
B. We would like to investigate your business standing.
C. We are in receipt of your order.
D. We look forward to your early reply.
【答案】B
【解析】在信函中请求提供信息时,常用 "investigate" 或 "go into" 来表示“调查”这个动作。选项B直接使用了 "investigate"。
【要点】考查在商务信函中表达“调查”这一动作的常用词汇。
3.(判断题) It is unnecessary to investigate a buyer's creditworthiness if the order amount is small.( )
【答案】×
【解析】当收到大额订单(a large/substantial order)时,为了降低交易风险,卖方通常需要调查买方的信用状况。这暗示对于小额订单,调查可能不是“通常”需要的,或者风险较低。
【要点】考查对调查客户信用适用场景的理解。
1.(判断题) The phrase "provide sb. with sth." is a key expression used when politely requesting credit information in a business letter.( )
【答案】√
【解析】在信函中请求提供这些信息时,常用 "provide sb. with sth." 及其多种变体(furnish, supply)是核心表达,并且通常会使用礼貌的请求句式。
【要点】考查对请求提供信息时常用核心表达的掌握。
2.(填空题) According to the knowledge point, when a seller needs to check the buyer's reliability for a large order, they should investigate aspects such as the buyer's __________ and __________.
【答案】business standing; financial standing (或 financial status)
【要点】考查对调查客户信用核心内容的记忆。
3.(填空题) To politely request a bank to look into a company's credit details, one might write: "We would therefore appreciate it if you would __________ information about their business methods and management capacities."
【答案】provide us with / furnish us with / supply us with
【解析】常用 "provide sb. with sth." 及其变体(furnish, supply)来请求提供信息,并且通常会使用礼貌的请求句式 "We would therefore appreciate it if you would..."。因此,填入这些动词短语是符合要求的。
【要点】考查在特定礼貌句式中使用核心表达“提供信息”的能力。
· 卖方调查大额订单买方的信用状况,主要是为了降低交易风险。
· 调查的核心内容通常包括买方的经营状况、财务状况、业务做法和管理能力。
· 在信函中请求提供这些信息时,常用“investigate”或“go into”来表示调查。
· 请求提供信息时,常使用“provide sb. with sth.”及其变体,并采用礼貌的请求句式。
知识点二 获取信用调查信息的渠道及保密要求
调查客户信用的信息来源多样,包括银行(如 “The Royal Bank of Scotland”)、大供应商(the leading supplier)、专业的咨询机构(inquiry agencies at home and abroad)、以及双方的商务代表处(Chinese commerce agencies in foreign countries / foreign countries’ commerce agencies in China)。
在请求信息时,通常会强调保密性,使用 “in strict confidence”(严守秘密地)或 “promise to keep secret”(保证保密)等词语,表明希望得到的信息是绝对机密的。这体现了商务活动中对商业机密保护的重视。
(单项选择题) Which of the following statements about the sources of credit investigation information is INCORRECT? ( )
A. Banks, such as "The Royal Bank of Scotland," can be a source of credit information.
B. Leading suppliers are typically not involved in providing credit information about their customers.
C. Professional consulting agencies, both domestic and international, can provide credit investigation services.
D. Commerce agencies representing both Chinese and foreign interests can be sources of information.
【答案】B
【解析】主要供应商(大供应商)通常是其客户的交易伙伴,他们非常了解客户的付款习惯和信用状况,因此常常是信用调查信息的重要来源之一。
【要点】考查信用调查信息的来源,特别是大供应商的角色。
1.(单项选择题) When requesting credit information, phrases like "in strict confidence" or "promise to keep secret" are often used to emphasize: ( )
A. The urgency of the information needed.
B. The accuracy of the information provided.
C. The confidentiality of the information exchanged.
D. The completeness of the information requested.
【答案】C
【解析】这些短语明确表达了请求方希望接收到的信息是高度机密的,并且承诺不会泄露给第三方,强调了信息交换过程中的保密性要求。
【要点】考查在请求信用信息时强调保密性的目的和表达方式。
2.(单项选择题) According to the provided knowledge, which party is LEAST likely to be a direct source of detailed, ongoing credit performance data about a company? ( )
A. The company's primary bank.
B. A major supplier the company regularly buys from.
C. A foreign country's commerce agency in China.
D. A domestic inquiry agency.
【答案】C
【解析】虽然外国驻中国商会或中国驻外国商会可以提供一些背景信息或一般性评价,但银行、主要供应商和专业调查机构通常能提供更具体、更频繁的关于公司实际信用表现(如付款记录、贷款情况)的数据。商会提供的信息可能不如前几者直接和详细。
【要点】考查不同信用信息来源提供信息的具体性和深度差异。
3.(判断题) It is uncommon for professional inquiry agencies to assist in credit investigations. ( )
【答案】×
【解析】“专业的咨询机构(inquiry agencies at home and abroad)”是信用调查信息的来源之一,说明它们在信用调查中扮演着重要角色。
【要点】考查对专业咨询机构在信用调查中作用的理解。
1.(判断题) Emphasizing confidentiality when requesting credit information reflects a general business practice of protecting commercial secrets. ( )
【答案】√
【要点】考查强调保密性与商业机密保护之间的关系。
2.(填空题) Sources for obtaining credit investigation information can include financial institutions like __________, key business partners such as __________, and specialized service providers.
【答案】banks / The Royal Bank of Scotland; leading suppliers
【解析】“银行(如 ‘The Royal Bank of Scotland’)”和“大供应商(the leading supplier)”是明确的信用调查信息来源。
【要点】考查信用调查信息的具体来源实例。
3.(填空题) To ensure the sensitivity of the requested data, parties often use specific terms like "in strict confidence" or a commitment to __________ when making inquiries.
【答案】keep secret / maintain secrecy
【解析】使用“promise to keep secret”(保证保密)等词语来强调保密性。
【要点】考查在请求保密信息时常用的承诺性词语。
· 调查客户信用时,信息来源多样,包括银行、大供应商、专业咨询机构及双方的商务代表处。
· 在请求信用信息时,通常会明确要求对方严守秘密,以确保信息的机密性。
· 使用“in strict confidence”或“promise to keep secret”等词语,是商务活动中保护商业机密的重要体现。
· 这些保密要求反映了商业伙伴之间对信息安全和信任的重视。
知识点三 调查结果的应用及后续合作考量
调查客户信用的最终目的是为了确定是否以及如何在商业上与对方打交道。调查结果可能用于设定信贷限额(credit limit/credit line),即允许对方赊购的额度。如果对方的信用状况良好(be good enough to),可能会考虑提供更灵活的付款条件,甚至将付款期限提前(advance…to…)。
了解对方的担保银行(guarantee bank)也能增加交易的安全性。整个过程需要评估对方的资信、业务规模(如是否是 “the leading supplier”)以及双方的合作熟悉程度(be familiar with)。掌握 “take the pleasure of doing sth.”(有幸做某事)等表达,可以在请求或介绍合作时显得更得体。
(单项选择题) The primary purpose of investigating a customer's credit is to determine ______.( )
A. the specific products they are interested in
B. whether and how to conduct business with them
C. the exact location of their business headquarters
D. the personal background of the company's owner
【答案】B
【要点】考查信用调查的主要目的。
1.(单项选择题) According to the text, a good credit status of the customer might lead the supplier to ______.( )
A. reduce the quality of the products offered
B. offer more flexible payment terms
C. demand immediate full payment
D. cancel the existing business agreement
【答案】B
【解析】如果对方的信用状况良好,可能会考虑提供更灵活的付款条件。
【要点】考查良好信用状况可能带来的商业合作上的积极影响。
2.(单项选择题) Knowing the counterparty's guarantee bank is mentioned as a way to ______.( )
A. increase the bank's profits
B. reduce the supplier's administrative workload
C. enhance the security of the transaction
D. simplify the product delivery process
【答案】C
【解析】了解对方的担保银行也能增加交易的安全性。
【要点】考查了解担保银行在交易中的作用。
3.(判断题) The credit investigation result is mainly used to decide the color and design of the products to be supplied.( )
【答案】×
【解析】调查结果用于“设定信贷限额”或决定“付款条件”等商业合作层面,而非产品细节。
【要点】考查对信用调查结果应用范围的理解。
1.(判断题) When assessing potential cooperation, factors like the counterparty's creditworthiness, business scale, and familiarity between the parties are considered.( )
【答案】√
【解析】整个过程需要评估对方的资信、业务规模以及双方的合作熟悉程度。
【要点】考查评估合作对象时需要考虑的因素。
2.(填空题) The phrase "take the pleasure of doing sth." can be used in business communication to make requests or introductions seem more ______.
【答案】polite / graceful / appropriate
【解析】掌握该表达“可以在请求或介绍合作时显得更得体”。
【要点】考查特定商务表达语气的理解。
3.(填空题) Setting a credit limit refers to determining the maximum amount of goods or services a customer can purchase on credit, also known as the ______.
【答案】credit line
【解析】信贷限额解释为“允许对方赊购的额度”,英文对应词credit limit/credit line。
【要点】考查“信贷限额”的另一种常见英文表达。
· 调查客户信用的最终目的是为了决定是否以及如何与对方进行商业合作。
· 调查结果可用于设定信贷限额,并根据对方的信用状况调整付款条件。
· 了解对方的担保银行和评估其资信、业务规模及合作熟悉度,有助于增加交易安全性。
· 使用得体的商务表达,如“take the pleasure of doing sth.”,能提升沟通的专业性和礼貌度。
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