《外贸商函》催促装运（举一反三考点练）-讲义

举一反三考点练 《外贸商函》催促装运-讲义 1.掌握催促装运的核心表达与句式； 2.掌握表达紧迫性与时间相关的术语； 3.掌握催促装运的常用策略与后续行动； 知识点一 催促装运的核心表达与句式 在商务信函中催促对方装运货物时，会使用核心动词 “urge shipment” 或其拓展形式 “urge sb. to do sth.” (催促某人做某事)。同时，会运用多种句式来强调紧迫性，例如使用 “It is obviously impossible for sb. to do…” 结构来表明无法再拖延（如无法再延长信用证有效期），或使用 “We feel it useless to do…” 结构来表达某些补救措施已无意义。还会用到 “draw one’s attention to…” (提请某人注意…) 来强调关键信息。 (单项选择题) When urging shipment in a business letter, which core verb or phrase is most commonly used to express the action directly?（ ） A. Remind the buyer. B. Confirm the order details. C. Urge shipment. D. Express satisfaction with the product. 【答案】C 【解析】题目中明确指出，催促装运的核心表达是使用“urge shipment”或其拓展形式。选项C直接使用了这个核心动词短语。 【要点】考查催促装运的核心动词表达。 1.(单项选择题) In a business letter, using the structure "It is obviously impossible for us to extend the L/C validity further" primarily serves to emphasize:（ ） A. The buyer's financial responsibility. B. The urgency and deadline constraint for shipment. C. The seller's dissatisfaction with the order. D. The complexity of the transaction. 【答案】B 【解析】该句式表明无法再延长信用证有效期，这意味着装运必须在此之前完成，否则交易将无法进行，从而强调了装运的紧迫性和最后期限。 【要点】考查特定句式“It is obviously impossible for sb. to do…”在催促装运语境下的作用。 2.(单项选择题) The phrase "We feel it useless to prolong the negotiation now" would most likely be used in a letter to convey:（ ） A. A desire to discuss alternative payment methods. B. Frustration that the buyer hasn't placed the order yet. C. The conclusion that further discussion won't resolve the shipping delay issue. D. An apology for a previous misunderstanding. 【答案】C 【解析】该句式表明某些补救措施（如延长谈判）已无意义，暗示当前最关键的是解决装运问题，继续讨论其他次要问题已无法改变现状，从而间接催促采取实际行动（装运）。 【要点】考查特定句式“We feel it useless to do…”在催促装运语境下的含义和作用。 3.(判断题) The phrase "draw your attention to the fact that the shipping deadline is approaching" is an effective way to politely remind the recipient about the urgency of shipment.（ ） 【答案】√ 【解析】“draw one’s attention to…”意为“提请某人注意”，用于强调关键信息。该短语明确指出了装运截止日期临近这一事实，旨在提醒对方注意紧迫性，语气相对礼貌而直接。 【要点】考查“draw one’s attention to…”句式在催促装运时的适用性和效果。 1.(判断题) Using the phrase "urge the buyer to expedite shipment" is inconsistent with the core concept of urging shipment, as "expedite" implies speeding up an already ongoing process.（ ） 【答案】× 【解析】“expedite shipment”意为“加速装运”，是“催促装运”的一种具体表现形式，完全符合核心概念。即使装运尚未开始，使用“expedite”也是常见的，表示希望尽快完成装运流程。因此，该短语与催促装运的核心概念是一致的。 【要点】考查对“urge sb. to do sth.”拓展形式中“expedite shipment”的理解。 2.(填空题) Please complete the sentence to urge shipment by using the core verb: "We must ______ shipment of the goods immediately to avoid further delays." 【答案】urge 【解析】催促装运的核心动词是“urge”。填入“urge”使句子完整且符合商务信函中催促装运的表达习惯。 【要点】考查核心动词“urge”在催促装运语境中的具体应用。 3.(填空题) Complete the sentence using the structure mentioned to indicate impossibility: "______ for you to meet the original delivery date now, as the production schedule has been disrupted." 【答案】It is obviously impossible 【解析】题目要求使用“It is obviously impossible for sb. to do…”结构来表明无法再拖延。填入“ It is obviously impossible for you to ”使句子符合该结构，并表达了无法按原定日期交货的意思。 【要点】考查特定句式“It is obviously impossible for sb. to do…”在催促装运语境中的具体应用。 · 催促装运时，核心动词“urge shipment”或“urge sb. to do sth.”是直接表达催促意愿的关键。 · 使用“It is obviously impossible for sb. to do…”句式可以强调因客观条件限制而无法再拖延交货或延长信用证有效期。 · 采用“We feel it useless to do…”结构旨在表明某些已采取或考虑中的补救措施因时过境迁而失去意义。 · 运用“draw one’s attention to…”短语能有效引导对方关注信函中的关键信息或紧迫事项。 知识点二 表达紧迫性与时间相关的术语 催促装运信函中常包含表达紧迫性的短语，如 “be in urgent need of…” (急需…)，以及与时间、日期相关的术语，如 “shipment date” (装船日期)、“time of shipment” (装运期)、“punctual shipment” (准时装运) 等。了解这些术语及其类似表达（如 “prompt shipment”, “timely shipment”）有助于准确传达对按时交货的要求。同时，“expire” (到期) 一词也常用于提及信用证或其他期限即将结束。 (单项选择题) In a letter emphasizing the need for quick delivery, which phrase most strongly expresses urgency?（ ） A. We would appreciate your cooperation. B. We are in urgent need of the shipment. C. We look forward to your early reply. D. We confirm the order details. 【答案】B 【解析】选项B "We are in urgent need of the shipment"（我们急需这批货物/装运）直接使用表达紧迫性的短语 "be in urgent need of..."，强烈表达了紧迫感。其他选项要么表达感谢、期待回复，要么确认细节，均未直接表达对装运的紧急需求。 【要点】考查表达紧迫性常用短语的识别与运用。 1.(单项选择题) Which term refers specifically to the agreed-upon date when goods must be loaded onto a vessel?（ ） A. Time of shipment B. Shipment date C. Punctual shipment D. Prompt shipment 【答案】B 【解析】选项B "Shipment date"（装船日期）是特指货物必须装上船的具体日期。选项A "Time of shipment"（装运期）更偏向一个时间段。选项C和D "Punctual shipment"（准时装运）和 "Prompt shipment"（迅速装运）是描述装运方式的形容词性短语，而非具体日期。 【要点】考查对具体时间术语 "shipment date" 准确定义的理解。 2.(单项选择题) Which phrase is synonymous with "timely shipment" and indicates the requirement for goods to be dispatched according to schedule?（ ） A. Expire soon B. Punctual shipment C. Investigate the order D. Early reply 【答案】B 【解析】选项B "Punctual shipment"（准时装运）与 "timely shipment"（及时装运）意思相近，都强调按照预定时间表进行装运。选项A与期限结束相关，选项C是调查订单，选项D是期待早日回复，均与装运的及时性无关。 【要点】考查对表达“按时/及时装运”的近义短语的理解。 3.(判断题) The phrase "prompt shipment" implies that the goods should be dispatched immediately upon order confirmation, while "timely shipment" allows for a slightly more flexible schedule as long as it meets the deadline.（ ） 【答案】√ 【解析】虽然两者都强调按时，但 "prompt shipment"（迅速装运）通常暗示比 "timely shipment"（及时装运）更快的响应，近乎“立即装运”。而 "timely shipment" 强调的是在约定的时间范围内完成，只要不晚于截止日期即可，相对灵活一些。这种细微差别在商业语境中是存在的。 【要点】考查对 "prompt shipment" 和 "timely shipment" 两者细微含义差别的理解。 1.(判断题) In business correspondence, the word "expire" is typically used to indicate the start date of a validity period, such as for a credit letter.（ ） 【答案】× 【解析】“expire”通常用于提及信用证或其他期限的结束或到期，而不是开始日期。例如，信用证有效期截止日期是 "expiry date"。因此，该陈述是错误的。 【要点】考查对 "expire" 一词在商务语境中常见用法的理解。 2.(填空题) Please ensure ________ to avoid any delay in production, as we have already scheduled the manufacturing process based on your expected delivery. 【答案】punctual shipment / timely shipment 【解析】"punctual shipment"（准时装运）和 "timely shipment"（及时装运）都表示按时交货，符合句意中为了避免生产延误而对装运时间提出的要求。 【要点】考查在语境中正确使用表达“按时装运”的术语。 3.(填空题) We regret to inform you that the validity of your Letter of Credit will ________ on July 15th, which is only five days away. Kindly arrange for ________ before this date. 【答案】expire / shipment 【解析】第一空，信用证的有效期结束应使用 "expire"。第二空根据上下文，在信用证到期前需要完成的是“装运”，使用 "shipment"。 【要点】考查对 "expire" 用法以及与装运相关的核心词汇 "shipment" 的掌握。 · 商务信函中常用“be in urgent need of…”等短语来直接表达对货物或服务的紧急需求。 · 与时间相关的术语如“shipment date”、“punctual shipment”等，是明确和强调交货时间要求的关键词汇。 · 了解并恰当使用“prompt shipment”、“timely shipment”等类似表达，能有效传达按时履约的期望。 · “Expire”一词常用于提醒对方注意信用证或其他协议的有效期限即将结束。 知识点三 催促装运的常用策略与后续行动 催促装运不仅仅是发出要求，还常常包含具体的策略和后续行动的暗示。例如，使用 “point out” (指出) 来说明延迟可能带来的后果或给买方造成的不便。表达会 “make every effort to do…” (尽力做…) 来表明己方的积极态度。 提及 “such being the case” (在这种情况下) 来引出必要的措施，如 “make every effort to effect shipment without any delay” (尽力立即装运)。此外，还会提到期望收到 “shipping advice” (装船通知书) 以确认发货，并可能包含 “apologize to sb. for sth.” (因某事向某人道歉) 的表达，例如为之前的沟通不畅或理解偏差道歉，以维持良好关系。 (单项选择题) When urging shipment, which phrase is most effective in highlighting the negative consequences of delay?（ ） A. We will make every effort to ship the goods promptly. B. Please send us the shipping advice as soon as possible. C. Point out that the delay may cause inconvenience to our customers. D. Such being the case, we request immediate shipment. 【答案】C 【解析】选项C使用了“point out”来明确指出延迟可能带来的后果（给买方客户造成的不便）。选项A和D表达了积极行动或要求，选项B是后续期望，但都不如C直接点明后果。 【要点】考查催促装运时，用于指出延迟后果的常用表达。 1.(单项选择题) In a letter urging shipment, the phrase "such being the case" is typically used to introduce which type of statement?（ ） A. An apology for previous misunderstandings. B. A request for detailed shipping documents. C. A necessary action or measure to be taken. D. An expression of gratitude for past cooperation. 【答案】C 【解析】“such being the case”用于引出必要的措施，例如“尽力立即装运”。选项C“引出必要的行动或措施”与此完全吻合。选项A和D是可能包含的内容，但不是“such being the case”的主要功能。选项B是具体要求，而非引出措施的结构。 【要点】考查对连接词“such being the case”在催促装运语境下功能的理解。 2.(单项选择题) Which of the following expressions best conveys a proactive attitude from the seller regarding shipment?（ ） A. We expect to receive the shipping advice next week. B. We apologize for the delay in our last communication. C. We will make every effort to effect shipment without any delay. D. The delay has caused significant problems for our end-users. 【答案】C 【解析】选项C使用了“make every effort to do…”的结构，明确表达了卖方将尽力立即装运的积极态度。选项A是期望，选项B是道歉，选项D是陈述问题，均未直接表达积极行动的意愿。 【要点】考查表达积极态度（尽力做某事）的常用句式。 3.(判断题) It is standard practice in urging shipment to apologize for potential delays that might occur after the request is sent.（ ） 【答案】× 【解析】为尚未发生的、且自己无法完全控制的未来延迟道歉并不常见，也达不到催促的目的。 【要点】考查催促装运信函中道歉的适用对象和目的。 1.(判断题) Requesting a "shipping advice" is a common follow-up action after urging shipment to confirm that the goods have been dispatched.（ ） 【答案】√ 【解析】“shipping advice”（装船通知书）是催促装运后，为了确保对方确实已发货而采取的常见后续行动。 【要点】考查催促装运后的常见后续行动——要求提供装船通知。 2.(填空题) To urge shipment effectively, one might say, "Due to the upcoming busy season, we must ______ the fact that any delay in delivery will severely impact our sales." 【答案】point out 【解析】使用“point out”可以指出延迟可能带来的后果。句子中需要填入一个动词短语来表示“指出……事实”，即“point out”。 【要点】考查在催促装运语境下，用于指出后果的动词短语。 3.(填空题) In a polite yet firm request for shipment, one could write: "______, we trust you will understand the urgency and make every effort to ship the remaining order items immediately." 【答案】Such being the case 【解析】“such being the case”用于引出必要的措施或行动。在催促装运的信函中，它常用来承上启下，引出基于前面所述情况（如延迟的后果、季节性需求等）而必须采取的行动（立即装运）。 【要点】考查用于引出必要措施的连接词/短语。 · 催促装运时，常用“point out”明确指出延迟可能给买方带来的不便或后果。 · 使用“make every effort to do”等表达，能体现己方积极解决问题的态度。 · 以“such being the case”引出具体行动要求，如立即安排装运。 · 催促中会提及期望收到“shipping advice”，并可能包含道歉以维持良好关系。 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 $$