《外贸商函》从收到的还盘信中收集信息(举一反三考点练)-讲义

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举一反三考点练 《外贸商函》从收到的还盘信中收集信息-讲义 1.掌握还盘(Counter-offer)的核心内容与表达方式; 2.掌握表达不满或提出异议的委婉及直接方式; 3.掌握提出条件并请求对方回应的常用句式; 知识点一 还盘(Counter-offer)的核心内容与表达方式 还盘是对原报盘提出异议或修改要求的行为。在还盘信函中,通常会明确指出原报盘中的问题,最常见的是价格“on the high side”(偏高)或“a little high/ slightly higher”。同时,还会引用“market level”(市场行情)作为反驳依据,并可能提出自己的期望价格(如“much below…”比…低得多)。除了价格,还盘也可能涉及其他交易条件,如支付方式(T/T, D/P at sight)、交货时间(time of delivery)等。 相关词汇/短语:counter-offer, on the high side, market level, much below…, T/T, D/P at sight, time of delivery. 例句:We note that your price is on the high side compared to the market level. (我们注意到贵方的价格与市场行情相比偏高。) (单项选择题) When responding to an offer, which of the following phrases is most commonly used to express dissatisfaction with the price?( ) A. We find your price is very attractive. B. Your price is on the high side. C. The market level is stable. D. We agree to your payment terms. 【答案】B 【解析】还盘信函中通常会明确指出原报盘中的问题,最常见的是价格“on the high side”(偏高)。选项B直接使用了这个表达。 【要点】考查还盘中表达价格偏高的常用短语。 1.(单项选择题) In a counter-offer letter, a company might argue that their proposed price is "much below..." the original price. What does this phrase primarily indicate?( ) A. The company is willing to accept the original price. B. The company is offering a significantly lower price than the original offer. C. The company believes the market level is higher than the original price. D. The company is uncertain about the original price. 【答案】B 【解析】“much below…”(比…低得多)是用来提出自己的期望价格。因此,这个短语主要表明公司希望提供一个比原报价低得多的价格。 【要点】考查对“much below…”在还盘语境中含义的理解。 2.(单项选择题) Besides price, a counter-offer can also address other terms of the transaction. Which of the following is an example of such a term mentioned in the provided knowledge?( ) A. Market level analysis. B. Time of delivery. C. Letter of credit confirmation. D. Product quality certification. 【答案】B 【解析】除了价格,还盘也可能涉及其他交易条件,如支付方式(T/T, D/P at sight)、交货时间(time of delivery)。选项B“交货时间”正是其中提到的一项。 【要点】考查还盘可能涉及的其他交易条件。 3.(判断题) It is inappropriate to mention the "market level" when making a counter-offer because it might offend the seller.( ) 【答案】× 【解析】在还盘信函中,通常会引用“market level”(市场行情)作为反驳依据(如反驳价格偏高)。因此,提及市场行情是还盘中的常见且合理做法,并非不恰当或会冒犯对方,而是提供客观依据。 【要点】考查对还盘中引用“市场行情”这一行为合理性的判断。 1.(判断题) The term "counter-offer" refers to the act of accepting an initial offer with no changes.( ) 【答案】× 【解析】还盘是对原报盘提出异议或修改要求的行为,而不是接受。接受原报盘不构成还盘。 【要点】考查对“还盘”定义的理解。 2.(填空题) In a counter-offer email, you might write: "We appreciate your offer, but we believe the current price is ______ compared to the recent market level, and we hope you can consider a reduction." 【答案】on the high side 【解析】还盘信函中通常会明确指出原报盘中的问题,最常见的是价格“on the high side”(偏高)。此处需要填入表示价格偏高的短语。 【要点】考查在还盘语境中表达价格偏高的短语。 3.(填空题) A potential buyer sends a counter-offer stating they can only proceed with the order if the payment terms are changed to "T/T" or "D/P at sight". These terms refer to aspects of the ________ condition being negotiated. 【答案】payment 【解析】除了价格,还盘也可能涉及其他交易条件,如支付方式(T/T, D/P at sight)。T/T(电汇)和D/P at sight(即期付款交单)都是具体的支付方式,因此它们属于支付条件的范畴。 【要点】考查对T/T和D/P at sight所属交易条件的识别。 · 还盘是对原报盘价格或其他交易条件提出异议或要求修改的行为。 · 在还盘中,常会指出价格“偏高”,并引用“市场行情”作为反驳依据。 · 还盘可能包含对支付方式(如T/T、D/P at sight)或交货时间等条件的修改要求。 知识点二 表达不满或提出异议的委婉及直接方式 在商务沟通中,表达不满或提出异议时,既可以使用较为委婉的语气,如使用 “prompt attention to sth.”(请立即关注某事)、“match”(与…相符/匹配,暗示不符)或 “much to our regret”(令我们很遗憾的是)引出问题;也可以较为直接地陈述事实和理由,如明确指出价格偏高,或引用第三方信息(如从东南亚可购得更低价产品)来支持自己的观点。 相关词汇/短语:prompt attention to sth., match, much to our regret, on the high side, market level, information shows that…, much lower than. 例句:Much to our regret, we find your price is much above the prevailing market level. (令我们遗憾的是,我们发现贵方的价格远高于当前市场水平。) (单项选择题) Which phrase is considered a more indirect way to express dissatisfaction with a price in a business letter?( ) A. Your price is on the high side. B. Much to our regret, the price does not match our budget. C. We can buy this product much lower from Southeast Asia. D. We demand a price reduction immediately. 【答案】B 【解析】选项B使用了“much to our regret”(令我们很遗憾的是)和“match”(符合/匹配,暗示不符)这样的词语,语气较为委婉,间接表达了价格方面的问题,而不是直接指责价格偏高。 【要点】考查表达不满或异议的委婉方式。 1.(单项选择题) When directly expressing an objection to a price, which statement is most appropriate?( ) A. We hope you can give prompt attention to the quality issue. B. The information shows that your delivery time is quite reasonable. C. Your price is on the high side compared to the market level. D. Much to our regret, we need to discuss the contract terms. 【答案】C 【解析】选项C直接指出了“Your price is on the high side”(贵方的价格偏高),并给出了理由“compared to the market level”(与市场行情相比),这是直接表达对价格异议的典型方式。 【要点】考查表达不满或异议的直接方式。 2.(单项选择题) Which phrase implies a discrepancy or lack of alignment without directly stating the problem?( ) A. We note that the price is much lower than expected. B. Prompt attention to the invoice discrepancy is needed. C. The goods received do not match the sample we approved. D. The market level suggests your offer is competitive. 【答案】C 【解析】选项C使用了“do not match”(不符合),暗示了收到的货物与批准的样品之间存在差异或问题,这是一种比较委婉地指出问题的表达方式,没有直接描述具体的不符之处。 【要点】考查使用委婉词语(如“match”)暗示问题的表达方式。 3.(判断题) Using the phrase "prompt attention to sth." is a direct method of stating that a price is unacceptable.( ) 【答案】× 【解析】"prompt attention to sth."(请立即关注某事)通常用于请求对方尽快处理某个问题或事项,它本身并不直接表明价格不可接受,而是一种礼貌的催促或提醒,属于相对委婉的表达方式。 【要点】考查对“prompt attention to sth.”这一短语在表达异议时语气的理解。 1.(判断题) Citing third-party information, such as lower prices available elsewhere, is a direct way to support an objection to a price.( ) 【答案】√ 【解析】引用第三方信息(如“from Southeast Asia”或“elsewhere”)来证明可以在更低的价格购买到相同产品,这是直接向对方展示市场竞争情况,明确支持自己认为原价格过高的观点,属于直接表达异议并给出理由的方式。 【要点】考查引用第三方信息支持异议的直接性。 2.(填空题) To politely draw attention to a potential issue with the delivery schedule, one might write, "We would appreciate it if you could give ______ ______ ______ the time of delivery." 【答案】prompt attention to 【解析】“prompt attention to sth.”这一委婉表达方式,常用于请求对方尽快关注某个问题。此处“time of delivery”(交货时间)正是可能需要关注的问题点。 【要点】考查在商务信函中委婉请求对方关注某事的常用短语。 3.(填空题) When expressing disappointment about a price discrepancy, a company might state, "______ ______ ______, the quoted price does not align with our current budget constraints." 【答案】Much to our regret 【解析】“much to our regret”这一委婉引出问题的短语,用于表达遗憾或失望。此处用于引出价格与预算不符的问题。 【要点】考查表达不满或异议时常用的委婉引出语。 · 商务沟通中表达不满或异议时,可采用委婉或直接的方式。 · 委婉方式常使用特定短语如“much to our regret”或提及“match”问题来引出。 · 直接方式则明确指出问题,如价格“on the high side”,或引用第三方信息佐证。 知识点三 提出条件并请求对方回应的常用句式 在还盘信函的结尾,通常会重申自己的条件或提议,并明确要求对方如果接受这些条件,应如何回应。常用的句型包括 “If you find the above terms agreeable, please contact us…”(如果你方觉得上述条件是可以接受的,请…联系我们…)或者类似表达,如 “We hope you will accommodate us in this respect.”(希望贵方能在这方面给予通融)。有时也会表达希望尽快得到回复的意愿。 相关词汇/短语:terms agreeable to sb., contact sb., accommodate sb. with sth., without hesitation, in the near future. 例句:If you find our counter-offer agreeable, please contact us without hesitation. (如果你方觉得我方的还盘可以接受,请毫不犹豫地联系我们。) (单项选择题) Which sentence pattern is commonly used at the end of a counter-offer letter to request a response from the other party?( ) A. We are pleased to accept your offer. B. If you find the above terms agreeable, please contact us... C. We regret to inform you that the goods are out of stock. D. Thank you for your prompt reply. 【答案】B 【解析】在还盘信函的结尾,常用“If you find the above terms agreeable, please contact us…”这类句型来重申条件并要求对方回应。 【要点】考查还盘信函结尾请求对方回应的常用句式。 1.(单项选择题) In a counter-offer letter, what does the phrase "accommodate us in this respect" typically imply?( ) A. To agree to the original offer without changes. B. To make a concession or adjustment on the discussed terms. C. To delay the decision until further information is available. D. To refuse the counter-offer completely. 【答案】B 【解析】“We hope you will accommodate us in this respect.”(希望贵方能在这方面给予通融)。这里的“通融”通常指在讨论的条款上做出让步或调整,以达成协议。 【要点】考查对商务用语“accommodate us in this respect”含义的理解。 2.(单项选择题) Which phrase indicates a desire for a quick response in a business communication?( ) A. Without hesitation B. In the near future C. Terms agreeable to sb. D. Contact sb. 【答案】B 【解析】“有时也会表达希望尽快得到回复的意愿”,并给出了相关短语“In the near future”(在不久的将来),这通常用来表达希望对方尽快回复。 【要点】考查表达希望尽快得到回复意愿的常用短语。 3.(判断题) The phrase "If you find the above terms agreeable, please contact us..." is typically used at the beginning of a counter-offer letter.( ) 【答案】× 【解析】这种句型通常用于还盘信函的结尾,目的是在重申条件后请求对方回应,而不是在信的开头。 【要点】考查对请求回应句式在信函中位置的理解。 1.(判断题) Expressing the hope that the other party will "accommodate us in this respect" is a direct way to demand all terms be met exactly as proposed.( ) 【答案】× 【解析】“accommodate us in this respect”通常意味着希望对方在讨论的条款上“给予通融”,这是一种相对委婉的请求,暗示可能需要对方做出一些让步,而不是强硬地要求完全接受所有条款。 【要点】考查对“accommodate us in this respect”表达方式的性质判断(委婉 vs 直接)。 2.(填空题) Please fill in the blank: "If you find our counter-offer agreeable, we would appreciate it if you could contact us __________." (请填空:如果你方觉得我方的还盘可以接受,我们将不胜感激,如果你方能__________联系我们。) 【答案】without hesitation 【要点】考查在请求回应句式中表达“毫不犹豫地”这一意愿的常用短语。 3.(填空题) Please fill in the blank: "We hope you will __________ us with this matter, as it is crucial for our cooperation." (请填空:希望贵方能就此事__________我们,因为这对我方的合作至关重要。) 【答案】accommodate 【要点】考查动词“accommodate”在表达“给予通融/配合”时的用法。 · 还盘信函结尾通常会重申己方提出的条件或提议。 · 常用句式会明确要求对方若接受条件,应如何回应(如联系我方)。 · 可能会使用“accommodate”等词,表达希望对方给予通融或配合。 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权,侵权必究!2 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 $$

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