《外贸商函》修改装运条款（举一反三考点练）-课后自测（卷2）

举一反三考点练 《外贸商函》修改装运条款-课后自测 知识点一 修改装运条款的常用表达与原因陈述 1. （词语翻译）请将下列与修改装运条款相关的词语翻译成中文： a. advance shipment b. postpone shipment c. compelling reasons d. inability e. due to f. in view of 2. （句子翻译）请将以下英文句子翻译成中文： a. We need to postpone the shipment of Order No. 123 to October 15th due to a sudden shortage of raw materials. b. In view of the urgent need for the goods by your end, we are willing to advance shipment to next Monday, if possible. 3. （填空题）请根据语境，在以下句子中填入合适的词语或短语： Dear Sirs, We are writing regarding your Order No. XYZ. Unfortunately, we find it impossible to ship the goods by the originally agreed date of August 1st. __________ the heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in our warehouse area, which has disrupted our operations. We sincerely hope you will understand our __________ to meet the original deadline. Would it be possible for you to accept a postponement of the shipment __________ September 10th? We assure you this delay is __________ and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. 4. （写作题）请以一个卖方的身份，写一段商务信函的正文，向买方说明由于生产设备突发故障，无法按原定计划于6月30日装运合同号为ABC的货物，请求将装运日期推迟至7月15日，并表达歉意，希望对方能够理解。 5. （句子改写）请将以下句子改写，使其更符合在请求修改装运条款的商务信函中表达原因的常用方式： Original: "Because our factory was closed for maintenance last week, we cannot send the products on time." Rewrite this sentence to sound more appropriate for a business letter requesting a change in shipment terms, incorporating phrases mentioned in the knowledge points. 知识点二 装运相关术语及其操作 1. (词语翻译)请将以下装运相关术语翻译成中文： a. Partial shipment b. Transshipment c. Book shipping space d. Shipping space is fully booked up e. Make delivery f. Take delivery g. The first lot h. The rest 2. (句子翻译)请将以下句子翻译成中文： We regret to inform you that shipping space is fully booked up for the next available vessel, and we will have to arrange for the partial shipment of your order. Please advise whether you will take delivery of the first lot immediately upon arrival, or if you prefer us to hold it at the port warehouse temporarily. 3. (填空题)根据上下文，填写合适的装运术语： Dear Sirs, We are pleased to confirm your order No. XYZ for 100 metric tons of soybeans. Due to current high demand, we anticipate that we will only be able to ship ______ (a) ______ of the goods in October. The ______ (b) ______ is scheduled for November. Please note that we have successfully ______ (c) ______ for the first shipment, but were informed that ______ (d) ______ is not permitted on this particular route. Kindly confirm your plan to ______ (e) ______ the goods at the destination port. 4. (句子翻译)请将以下中文句子翻译成英文： 由于舱位已订满，我们不得不将您的订单分三批装运。 请在第一批货物到达后立即通知我们，以便我们安排提货事宜。 5. (写作题)一家出口公司的业务员，客户订购了一批货物，但由于港口拥挤，无法一次装运全部货物，需要分两批发出。第一批将在下个月初发出，第二批将在下个月中旬发出。写一封英文邮件给客户，告知这个情况，解释原因（舱位紧张），并确认这是合同允许的（如果合同允许分批装运）。同时，询问客户对于第一批货物的提货安排。 知识点三 提出建议与表达感激的句式 1. (词语翻译) 请将以下词语翻译成中文： a) suggest that... b) should do c) be grateful d) cooperation e) highly appreciated 2. (句子翻译) 请将以下句子翻译成英文，注意使用建议和感激的句式： “为了加快项目进度，我们建议贵方提前提交初步报告。如果你们能这样做，我们将非常感激。” 3. (填空题) 根据上下文和语法规则，填入合适的词语或词组： Dear Mr. Smith, We are writing regarding the recent order #12345. Due to unforeseen circumstances at our warehouse, we ______ (suggest/that you allow) a slight delay in the shipment. ______ (We would be grateful/We insist) if you could accommodate this change. ______ (Your understanding/We require) will be highly appreciated. 4. (句子翻译) 请将以下英文句子翻译成中文： "We suggest that you waive the late payment penalty, and we shall appreciate it if you could do so as a gesture of goodwill." 5. (写作题) ABC 公司的销售经理，正在与客户 XYZ 公司就一笔大额订单的付款条款进行协商。希望客户能接受更灵活的付款方式（例如，分期付款）。请写一段约 50-80 词的邮件正文，向客户提出这个建议，并表达感激之情。请使用 "suggest that..." 和表达感激的句式。 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 $$ 举一反三考点练 《外贸商函》修改装运条款-课后自测 知识点一 修改装运条款的常用表达与原因陈述 1. （词语翻译）请将下列与修改装运条款相关的词语翻译成中文： a. advance shipment b. postpone shipment c. compelling reasons d. inability e. due to f. in view of 【答案】 a. 提前装运 b. 延迟装运 c. 令人信服的理由 d. 无能力，无法 e. 由于，因为 f. 鉴于，考虑到 2. （句子翻译）请将以下英文句子翻译成中文： a. We need to postpone the shipment of Order No. 123 to October 15th due to a sudden shortage of raw materials. b. In view of the urgent need for the goods by your end, we are willing to advance shipment to next Monday, if possible. 【答案】 a. 由于原材料突然短缺，我们需要将订单123号的装运延迟至10月15日。 b. 鉴于贵方对货物有紧急需求，如果我们能做到的话，我们愿意将装运提前至下周一下午。 3. （填空题）请根据语境，在以下句子中填入合适的词语或短语： Dear Sirs, We are writing regarding your Order No. XYZ. Unfortunately, we find it impossible to ship the goods by the originally agreed date of August 1st. __________ the heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in our warehouse area, which has disrupted our operations. We sincerely hope you will understand our __________ to meet the original deadline. Would it be possible for you to accept a postponement of the shipment __________ September 10th? We assure you this delay is __________ and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. 【答案】 Dear Sirs, We are writing regarding your Order No. XYZ. Unfortunately, we find it impossible to ship the goods by the originally agreed date of August 1st. Due to the heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in our warehouse area, which has disrupted our operations. We sincerely hope you will understand our inability to meet the original deadline. Would it be possible for you to accept a postponement of the shipment to September 10th? We assure you this delay is unavoidable and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. 4. （写作题）请以一个卖方的身份，写一段商务信函的正文，向买方说明由于生产设备突发故障，无法按原定计划于6月30日装运合同号为ABC的货物，请求将装运日期推迟至7月15日，并表达歉意，希望对方能够理解。 【答案】 Dear Sirs, We are writing to inform you about an unexpected situation concerning Contract No. ABC. Unfortunately, we have encountered a sudden breakdown of a key piece of production equipment, which has severely impacted our manufacturing schedule. This unforeseen event means that we are, regrettably, unable to ship the goods by the originally agreed date of June 30th. Due to this compelling reason beyond our control, we would like to respectfully request your permission to postpone the shipment to July 15th. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause to your plans and deeply regret any disruption it might bring. We understand the importance of timely delivery and are doing our utmost to repair the equipment and resume production as quickly as possible. We sincerely hope for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Yours faithfully, [Your Company Name] 5. （句子改写）请将以下句子改写，使其更符合在请求修改装运条款的商务信函中表达原因的常用方式： Original: "Because our factory was closed for maintenance last week, we cannot send the products on time." Rewrite this sentence to sound more appropriate for a business letter requesting a change in shipment terms, incorporating phrases mentioned in the knowledge points. 【答案】 示例一（使用 "Due to"）： "Due to the closure of our factory for maintenance last week, we are unable to ship the products as originally scheduled." 示例二（使用 "In view of"）： "In view of the maintenance work that required the closure of our factory last week, we find ourselves unable to meet the original shipment date." 知识点二 装运相关术语及其操作 1. (词语翻译)请将以下装运相关术语翻译成中文： a. Partial shipment b. Transshipment c. Book shipping space d. Shipping space is fully booked up e. Make delivery f. Take delivery g. The first lot h. The rest 【答案】 a. 分批装运 b. 转运 c. 订舱位 d. 舱位已订满 e. 交货 f. 提货 g. 第一批货 h. 剩余部分 2. (句子翻译)请将以下句子翻译成中文： We regret to inform you that shipping space is fully booked up for the next available vessel, and we will have to arrange for the partial shipment of your order. Please advise whether you will take delivery of the first lot immediately upon arrival, or if you prefer us to hold it at the port warehouse temporarily. 【答案】 我们很遗憾地通知您，下一班可用船舶的舱位已订满，我们将不得不安排分批装运您的订单。 请告知您是否会在第一批货到达后立即提货，或者您是否希望我们暂时将其存放在港口仓库。 3. (填空题)根据上下文，填写合适的装运术语： Dear Sirs, We are pleased to confirm your order No. XYZ for 100 metric tons of soybeans. Due to current high demand, we anticipate that we will only be able to ship ______ (a) ______ of the goods in October. The ______ (b) ______ is scheduled for November. Please note that we have successfully ______ (c) ______ for the first shipment, but were informed that ______ (d) ______ is not permitted on this particular route. Kindly confirm your plan to ______ (e) ______ the goods at the destination port. 【答案】 (a) the first lot (b) the rest (c) booked shipping space (d) transshipment (e) take delivery 4. (句子翻译)请将以下中文句子翻译成英文： 由于舱位已订满，我们不得不将您的订单分三批装运。 请在第一批货物到达后立即通知我们，以便我们安排提货事宜。 【答案】 Due to the fully booked shipping space, we have to ship your order in three partial shipments. Please notify us immediately upon the arrival of the first lot so that we can arrange for the delivery/take delivery. 5. (写作题)一家出口公司的业务员，客户订购了一批货物，但由于港口拥挤，无法一次装运全部货物，需要分两批发出。第一批将在下个月初发出，第二批将在下个月中旬发出。写一封英文邮件给客户，告知这个情况，解释原因（舱位紧张），并确认这是合同允许的（如果合同允许分批装运）。同时，询问客户对于第一批货物的提货安排。 【答案】 Subject: Update on Your Order Shipment - Partial Shipment Arrangement Dear [Customer's Name], We hope this email finds you well. We are writing regarding your recent order [Order Number]. We are pleased with your business and are working hard to prepare your goods for shipment. However, we encountered an unexpected challenge regarding the shipping schedule. Due to extremely high demand and limited vessel capacity at the port, we are currently unable to secure enough shipping space to dispatch your entire order in a single shipment as initially planned. The available space is fully booked up for the next immediate sailing. To ensure your order is processed as smoothly as possible, we have arranged for a partial shipment. We will ship the first part of your order, comprising [mention quantity or percentage, e.g., 50%] of the goods, around the beginning of next month. The remaining balance will follow approximately in the middle of next month. We understand that this might cause some inconvenience, and we sincerely apologize for any disruption this may cause to your plans. Please rest assured that this partial shipment arrangement is in accordance with the terms agreed upon in our contract, which allows for partial shipments. Could you please let us know your plan for taking delivery of the first batch once it arrives at the destination port? Please advise if there are any specific instructions or requirements you'd like us to follow. We appreciate your understanding and patience in this matter. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your continued trust in [Your Company Name]. Best regards, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Your Company Name] [Your Contact Information] 知识点三 提出建议与表达感激的句式 1. (词语翻译) 请将以下词语翻译成中文： a) suggest that... b) should do c) be grateful d) cooperation e) highly appreciated 【答案】 a) 建议...说... b) 应该做 c) 感激 d) 合作 e) 非常感谢 / 深表谢意 2. (句子翻译) 请将以下句子翻译成英文，注意使用建议和感激的句式： “为了加快项目进度，我们建议贵方提前提交初步报告。如果你们能这样做，我们将非常感激。” 【答案】 To speed up the project progress, we suggest that you submit the preliminary report in advance. We would be very grateful if you could do so. 3. (填空题) 根据上下文和语法规则，填入合适的词语或词组： Dear Mr. Smith, We are writing regarding the recent order #12345. Due to unforeseen circumstances at our warehouse, we ______ (suggest/that you allow) a slight delay in the shipment. ______ (We would be grateful/We insist) if you could accommodate this change. ______ (Your understanding/We require) will be highly appreciated. 【答案】 Dear Mr. Smith, We are writing regarding the recent order #12345. Due to unforeseen circumstances at our warehouse, we suggest that you allow a slight delay in the shipment. We would be grateful if you could accommodate this change. Your understanding will be highly appreciated. 4. (句子翻译) 请将以下英文句子翻译成中文： "We suggest that you waive the late payment penalty, and we shall appreciate it if you could do so as a gesture of goodwill." 【答案】 我们建议贵方免除逾期付款的罚金，如果您能这样做（作为友好姿态），我们将不胜感激。 5. (写作题) ABC 公司的销售经理，正在与客户 XYZ 公司就一笔大额订单的付款条款进行协商。希望客户能接受更灵活的付款方式（例如，分期付款）。请写一段约 50-80 词的邮件正文，向客户提出这个建议，并表达感激之情。请使用 "suggest that..." 和表达感激的句式。 【答案】 参考范文： Dear Mr./Ms. [Customer's Last Name], Thank you for placing the large order #XYZ789 with us. Regarding the payment terms, we suggest that you consider installment payments to ease the immediate financial burden. This could facilitate smoother cash flow for both parties. We would be very grateful if you could agree to this arrangement. Your cooperation in reviewing this suggestion will be highly appreciated. Best regards, [Your Name] Sales Manager, ABC Company 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 $$