9_yunit_test
.docxUnit 9. COUNTER-PROPOSALS
Exercise
Translate from Russian into English.
1) Мы должны отметить, что ваши цены значительно выше чем цены ваших конкурентов. - We must point out that your prices are considerably higher than those of your competitors.
2) снизить цены на 5% - to reduce prices by 5%
3) продавать товары с минимальным размером прибыли - to market goods at the smallest of the profit margins
4) принимая во внимание слишком высокую цену … - the price being too high…
5) получить заказ – to secure an order
6) вам следует пересмотреть ваше предложение - you should revise your offer
7) справедливая цена - a fair price
8) учитывая цену, которую мы не можем считать обоснованной … - given the prices which we cannot consider to be justified ...
9) принять предложение - to accept an offer
10) вернуться к вопросу снова - to revert to the matter again
11) найти средства снизить цены до … - to find means to reduce the prices to …
12) мы с сожалением вынуждены отклонить заказ – we are reluctantly compelled to turn down the order
13) быть неотъемлемой частью торгового контракта - to form an integral part of the Sales Contract
14) Мы сожалеем, что не можем снизить цену больше. - We regret that we cannot reduce the price further.
Exercise
Use a proper word(s) to complete the sentences.
1. We regret not being able to _________ your offer. - accept
2. If you are in the position to _______ us lower prices and _______ your terms. – quote, improve
3. to _________ smb. a 5% discount from the prices quoted – allow/offer/grant
4. Shipment can be _____ from Petersburg within three weeks of ____ of your order. – made, receipt
5. This offer is subject to the goods being unsold on _________ of your reply. - receipt
6. We are pleased that the quality of the goods _________ your requirements. - meets
7. If you _________ to the last issue of the "National Petroleum News"… - refer
8. This offer is _________ to your immediate acceptance. - subject
9. A report on the matter is enclosed _________. - herewith
Exercise
Use proper prepositions to complete the sentences and phrases.
1. to reduce prices ____ 5% - by
2. to be ____ the level of world market prices - on
3. to allow smb. a 5% discount ____ the prices quoted - from
4. to sell ____ the prices you indicate - at
5. We can offer you 100 sweaters ____ the price ____ $60 per item. – at, of
6. We should be prepared to buy the goods ____ the terms proposed ____ you if you could reduce your prices ____ 10 per cent. – on, by, by
7. We should be prepared to allow you a 5% discount ____ the prices quoted ____ us, reducing the price of Grade A ____ $57 — and that of Grade В ____ $55.1. – from, by, to, to
8. to pay ____ cash – in
9. the balance should be paid ____ draft ____ 18 months from the date of the Bill of Lading ____ interest ____ 4% p. a. – by, at, with, at
10. Our prices are not above the quotations ____ the goods ____ similar quality. – for, of