10. Use the following cluster diagram to brainstorm ideas about the appropriate place for each word in the list.
delay – be off – meeting – annul – fix – date – drop out – change – call off – defer – scrap – adjourn – set up – stand up – put back – consultation – put off – fixture
to cancel to postpone
to make
a date an appointment
to let down
11. Match the business abbreviations in column A with their translations in column B. Your knowledge of active vocabulary will do you good. Consult the dictionary, when you are ready.
1. |
C.I.F. |
a) |
раз в два дня, через день |
2. |
FOB |
b) |
фиксированные издержки |
3. |
asap |
c) |
вывоз и доставка |
4. |
pchs |
d) |
уведомление об отгрузке |
5. |
PD |
e) |
время и число |
6. |
r. & a. |
f) |
товарный склад |
7. |
FC |
g) |
поставка (товара) на границе |
8. |
NOD |
h) |
полностью оплаченный |
9. |
F.W. |
i) |
масса брутто |
10. |
NOR or N/R |
j) |
уведомление об отгрузке |
11. |
OT or o/t |
k) |
уведомление о готовности к отправке |
12. |
r & o |
l) |
оплата наличными в момент поставки, наложенный платёж |
13. |
t. & d. |
m) |
количество и качество |
14. |
whs |
n) |
стоимость, страхование, фрахт |
15. |
COD or C.O.D. |
o) |
ценный груз |
16. |
VC |
p) |
стоимость и фрахт |
17. |
DAF |
q) |
перевозки по железной дороге и воздуху |
18. |
TP |
r) |
перевозки по железной дороге и морем |
19. |
GATT |
s) |
общая прибыль |
20. |
n |
t) |
покупка, закупка |
21. |
Q.w.Q. |
u) |
чистый вес, нетто |
22. |
f.p. |
v) |
франко-борт |
23. |
S/N |
w) |
как можно быстрее, срочно |
24. |
e.o.d. |
x) |
прежние условия |
25. |
G.W. or g.w. |
y) |
общая масса |
26. |
C.A.F. |
z) |
общее соглашение о тарифах и торговле |
12. Complete this list of documents used in foreign trade with words from the box.
approved ● authority ● required ● commercial ● indicating ● draft ● receipt ● conditions ● carriage ● hazardous
1. |
Commercial invoice A document that contains specific information regarding the goods shipped and the __________ agreed between buyer and seller. |
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2. |
Certificate of origin Document used in foreign trade which states where the goods were produced. It is often __________ by customs authorities. |
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3. |
Packing list A document which specifies the contents of any form of packaging, e.g. boxes, containers, cartons, without __________ the value of the goods shipped. |
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4. |
Air waybill A contract between airline and shipper. It is a shipping document which states the terms and conditions of __________ and is also a receipt for the consignment. |
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5. |
Consular invoice A special kind of invoice sometimes required by the importing country. It needs to be __________ by an embassy. |
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6. |
Pro forma invoice A __________ invoice which the seller prepares before the actual shipment takes place. |
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7. |
Export licence A document which is granted by a government __________ and states that specified goods can be exported. |
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8. |
Customs invoice A specific document required by customs in some countries e.g. US when importing goods. It includes more details than a __________ invoice. |
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9. |
Dangerous goods declaration Certificate prepared by the shipper / consignor which states that _________ goods are handled according to international shipping regulations. |
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10. |
Bill of lading A contract between carrier and shipper which specifies the goods to be shipped and the delivery terms. It is also a __________ of shipment and accompanies the goods until they reach their destination. |