2[阅读题,10分] Dear Sirs Lightweight batteries We are the manufacturers of BROADWAY delivery vehicles and electronic vehicles for disabled people. Our company is a subsidiary of Broadway International Inc. of Portland, Oregon. We are seeking an alternative supplier of lightweight batteries to power our vehicles. As far as we are aware you do not have a local distributor of your products in this country. A full specification of our requirements is given on the attached sheet. Quantity required: 4,800 units Delivery: by 15 January 2007 Please quote us your best CIF price, giving a full specification of your product and shipping date. We would need to have samples of the batteries to test in our laboratories before placing a firm order. We usually deal with new suppliers on the basis of payment in our currency by confirmed 60-day irrevocable letter of credit. If our laboratory tests are satisfactory and you can provide us with a good price and service, we will be happy to place more substantial orders on a regular basis. We look forward to receiving an early reply to this enquiry. Yours faithfully Fred A North Buying Manager Enclosed: specification and technical brochure 1.（ ） What is the purpose of the letter? _________________. A. To promote BROADWAY products and services. B. To persuade customers to place an order. C. To seek a prospective supplier. D. To thank customers for their orders. 2.（ ） Why can’t the products mentioned in the letter be purchased locally? ______. A. Because the products have been sold out at that moment. B. Because they don’t like the products sold locally. C. Because the products are sold in the local market at much higher prices. D. Because no local distributors sell such products. 3.（ ） The trade term CIF should be followed by ________________. A. port of destination B. port of shipment C. place of destination D. place of shipment 4. （ ）The phrase “deal with” in the letter means _________________. A. handle B. specialize in C. cope with D. do business with 5. （ ） The proposed terms of payment are _________________. A. by 60-day confirming irrevocable L/C B. by 60-day transferable irrevocable L/C C. by confirmed irrevocable L/C available by draft at 60-day sight D. by 60-day bill of exchange

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