08级-商务英语-英语合同-复习

08级外贸英文合同-复习讲义

第一部分：English Terminology

1. On the surface of each package, the package number, measurements, gross

weight, the lifting position, such cautions as "Do Not Stack Upside Down", "KEEP AWAY FROM MOISTURE" and the following ________ shall be stenciled legibly in fadeless paint: (omitted)

A) shipping marks B) transport documents

C) bill of lading D) industry standards 2. In the event the Seller for its own sake fails to make delivery of all the goods on time as stipulated in this contract, the Seller _______ pay a penalty to the Buyer.

A) should B) have to

C) must D) shall 3. This Contract will become binding on the parties as of the date the Seller signs it, ________ the Seller does not alter, delete, or add to the terms of this contract.

A) unless B) provided

C) although D) since 4. By __________ this clause, the Seller expressly acknowledges that the delivery period is material to this contract and that any delay will be considered a breach of the contract.

A) infringing B) breaching

C) initializing D) canceling 5. The Buyer is __________ to reject any Goods that do not conform to this Purchase Order and to return them to the Seller at the Seller's expense.

A) deemed B) subject

C) entitled D) meant 6. The color and composition of the Goods is at the __________ of the Seller, provided that the quality of the goods is not affected

A) discretion B) cost

C) expense D) request 7. The Goods are in __________ with the technical standards of GB/T 7725-2004 required by the Product Liability Laws of the People's Republic of China and meet the industry standards for household usage.

A) nonconformity B) correspondence

C) disagreement D) compliance 8. If the Seller fails to obtain such insurance, the Buyer has a right to purchase insurance coverage and to charge the cost of ________ to the Seller.

A) delivery B) arrangements

C) premiums D) shipment 9. In terms of cost and time, ___________, followed by written confirmation of any waiver or modified contract terms, is the most effective means of resolution.

A) negotiation B) arbitration

C) litigation D) mediation 10. Civil law is characterized by comprehensive and systematic compilations of statures, known as ________ of law, that govern most aspects of human endeavor.

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20. A) provisions B) codes C) terms D) clauses The term CIF shall be __________ to the INCOTERMS 2000 provided by International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) unless otherwise stipulated herein. A) obligated B) applied C) subject D) delivered In case of quality discrepancy, _________ should be filed by the Buyer within 30 days after the arrival of the goods at port of destination, while for quantity discrepancy, claim should be filed by the Buyer within 15 days after the arrival of the goods at port of destination. A) warranties B) remedies C) damage D) claim This Contract is executed in two counterparts each in Chinese and English, each of which shall be deemed equally authentic. This Contract is in two copies __________ since being signed by both parties. A) efficient B) effective C) directive D) negotiable Any dispute ____________ or in connection with this Contract shall be submitted to China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission for arbitration which shall be conducted in accordance with the Commission’s arbitration rules in effect at the time of applying for arbitration. A) arising from B) resulting in C) leading to D) causing by The Seller shall not be held responsible for failure or delay in __________ of the entire lot or a portion of the goods under this Sales Contract in consequence of any Force Majeure incidents. A) delivery B) delegation C) distribution D) remittance Costs and attorneys' fees may be sought by the __________ party in a legal action if the action or its settlement establishes the default of the other party A) losing B) defending C) third D) prevailing The Buyer specifically agrees that no reliance has been placed on any representations other than the __________ contained in this Agreement A) notices B) costs and charges C) provisions D) payment terms Neither party may assign the rights or delegate the __________ of its duties under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. A) performance B) accountability C) liability D) authority If any provision of this Agreement is held ________ or unenforceable for any reason, that provision is fully separable, and will be deemed separated from the rest of this Agreement. A) valid B) accountable C) invalid D) material The Buyer is responsible for the following costs and charges __________ in the

sale and transport of the goods. A) occurred

C) invoiced B) collected D) incurred

第二部分：

Comprehension of the Contract Laws and Regulations and Contract Provisions See ICC Model Contract for the International Sale of Goods.

第三部分：Translation of Contract Clauses

See the PDF file Export Contract.