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 C) bill of lading B) transport documents 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 C) must B) have to 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 C) although B) provided 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 C) initializing B) breaching 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 C) entitled B) subject 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 C) expense B) cost 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 C) disagreement B) correspondence 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 C) premiums B) arrangements 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 C) litigation B) arbitration 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.
A) provisions C) terms B) codes D) clauses
11. The term CIF shall be __________ to the INCOTERMS 2000 provided by
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) unless otherwise stipulated herein.
A) obligated C) subject B) applied D) delivered
12. 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 C) damage B) remedies D) claim
13. 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 C) directive B) effective D) negotiable
14. Any dispute ____________ or in connection with this Contract shall be
submitted to China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission for arbitration which shall be conduc ted in accordance with the Commission’s arbitration rules in effect at the time of applying for arbitration.
A) arising from C) leading to B) resulting in D) causing by
15. 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 C) distribution B) delegation D) remittance
16. 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 C) third B) defending D) prevailing
17. The Buyer specifically agrees that no reliance has been placed on any
representations other than the __________ contained in this Agreement
A) notices C) provisions B) costs and charges D) payment terms
18. 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 C) liability B) accountability D) authority
19. 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 C) invalid B) accountable D) material
20. The Buyer is responsible for the following costs and charges __________ in the