Achievement test

Complete the following sentences in appropriate ways, using one word for each blank space:

1. We find that the Goods are inferior _____ the sample on the basis of which the contract was concluded.

2. They are arranging for the despatch of the three crates _____ on board the m/v Catherine which is to arrive _____ Marseilles on May 18, 20... .

3. But in this particular case we have to ask you to replace the machine-tool _____ a new one fully _____ to the specification of the contract.

4. If this shipment is en route, please telephone us and we will see what we can do at this end to _____ delivery to our premises.

5. We have carefully examined the samples from this _____ and offer you, _____ prejudice, an allowance of 75 US cents per 50 kilos in full settlement of your _____.

6. Whether there has been _____ or not is a matter for the Lloyd’s agent, who is investigating the matter at the moment.

7. In acknowledging this order you assured us of delivery in ample time to conduct the sale, which we _____ for June 23.

8. Our Order No. 1275 was received yesterday, and we have now examined the _____ of the cases against your enclosed lists and invoices.

9. Failing your acceptance of this offer, the claim will be _____ to arbitration.

10. We are therefore _____ from you the amount of $7,200 being the price divergence _____ Grade A and Grade B.

11. These goods were ordered for the pre-holiday sales period which is now in full _____.

12. There is a clear _____ between the packing lists which arrived and your invoice.

13. The other goods are really unsaleable, and we await your instructions regarding their _____.

14. You can imagine our _____ and the inconvenience and confusion caused by the delay.

1 unripe - незрелый

2 shelly - в оболочке, неочищенный от оболочки

3weevily - изъеденный жучками

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