17. In so far as not considering the new orders for 1996 this is something that is entirely __________ yourselves.

18.__________ above, we request you to allow us a 5% discount.

19. We have sold you rabbit skins  __________ one million pieces.

20. The buyers must be held  __________ all consequences arising therefrom.

21. It is important that you time the shipment to arrive here  __________ the expiration of the import license.

22. We are of the opinion that the liability should  __________ the insurance company.

23. Both sides have agreed to conduct business __________ processing supplied material.

24. Party A shall take the responsibility of insurance  __________ Party B.

25. This is  __________ fair and the telexes show that the Defendant was quite frank about their difficulties.

IV. Reading comprehension. (本大題共10小題，每小題2分，共20分)

A. Read the passage and answer the questions.

We duly received the documents and took delivery of the goods on arrival of the S.S. “Lucky” at Shanghai. We are much obliged to you for the prompt execution of this order. Everything appears to be correct and in good condition except in case No.63. Unfortunately when we opened this case, we found it contained completely different articles, and we can only presume that a mistake was made and the contents of this case were for another order. As we need the articles we ordered to complete deliveries to our own customers, we must ask you to arrange for the dispatch of replacements at once.

26. Please choose a suitable title for the passage (      )

a. Complaint                                                    b. Claim

c. Quotation                                                    d. Delivery

27. The word “obliged” means: (      )

a. forced                                                                b. grateful

c. regret                                                                d. helpful

B. Read the passages and answer the questions.

On going through the L/C, we found the product specified in it is Model TX 122 instead of Model TX104 as contracted. We are able to supply TX122 in the quality you require in case you really wish to have this model. You may refer to the catalog we have previously sent you and will find that TX122 has more functions than TX104, but the price is only USD5.00 higher per set.

You are, therefore, requested to amend the L/C in question either by rewriting the Model Number to read TX122; or by increasing the aggregate amount to USD110,000.00 and the unit price to USD55.00 CIF Shanghai.

 Please let us have your L/C amendment advice within the next week so that we may effect shipment within the contracted delivery time.

28. What is this article about? (      )

 a. order                                                         b. enquiry

c. amendment of L/C                                       d. price

29. What does the word “aggregate” refer to ? (      )

a. total                                                            b. total amount

c. all                                                               d. added together

30. “We may effect shipment within the contracted delivery time” means: (      )

a. “We may delay shipment within the contracted delivery time”

b. “We may change shipment within the contracted delivery time”

c. “We may affect shipment within the contracted delivery time”

d. “We may execute shipment within the contracted delivery time”