- •Business english Part Two
- •Isbn 966-7293-77-7
- •3. Translate the following sentences into Russian.
- •8. Fill in the gaps in the outline draft contract choosing from the words given below.
- •9. You want to make an order to purchase spare parts from the factory. Use the scheme provided below.
- •5. Penalty
- •6. Arbitration
- •7. Force major
- •2. You work as an Estate Agent. You have to write the Rental Agreement for your client. Topic: Renting a two-storied building for the term of 10 years. You represent the owner of the building.
- •Terms of Payment
- •1998-1999: Development of European markets:
- •2. Read the words and word combinations for better comprehension. Learn them.
- •6. You are a Treasurer of a Stockholding Company. Fill in the gaps in the shares of your company using words and phrases given below. Modus corporation
- •7. Act as an interpreter representing Samsung Electronics at a briefing with journalists.
- •Interpreter:
- •7. Topics for further discussion.
- •Scientific conference
- •1997 European Respiratory Society Annual Congress, Stockholm, Sweden September, 7-11 Preliminary Program
- •7. You have got a confirmation about your abstract acceptance. Now you should fill in the Reservation form for your hotel accommodation. Do it in the form provided below. Reservation Form
- •8. You have to prepare a speech about your scientific research. Do it using the following phrases and word combinations.
3. Translate the following sentences into Russian.
Dear Sirs, let me introduce Mrs. Vane, the Managing Director of our firm.
I'm glad to meet you in person at last.
I studied the advertising material and the draft contract prepared by your specialists.
Do you have any objections as regards the contract?
Have you adapted the equipment to our uses?
We haven't discussed the delivery date.
Where is the complete set of documents concerning this business transaction?
I studied thoroughly the requirements of the market.
I think we'll come to terms about the prices and advance payment.
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8. Fill in the gaps in the outline draft contract choosing from the words given below.
terms (умови, строки — условия, сроки)
arbitration (арбітраж — арбитраж)
payment (плата — оплата)
reclaim (рекламація — рекламация)
freight / loading (фрахт)
late (пізно — поздно)
specification (специфікація — спецификация)
charges (витрати, видатки — затраты, расходы)
penalty (штраф)
delivery ( поставка)
substandard (нижчий від стандартної якості; ниже качества, установленного стандартом)
letter of credit (акредитив; аккредитив)
invoke (викликати до суду, звертатися — вызывать в суд, обращаться) parties (сторони — стороны)
Draft Contract
between Valeo Ltd, hereinafter referred to as "the Seller", and Mercury, hereinafter referred to as "the Buyer"
The Seller undertakes to supply the Buyer with 12 000 computers to
765 and to pay all and insurance
The terms of. and immediate payment of
charges by confirmed and irrevocable are to be
standard.
A clause will be included in the contract. It will be
against the Buyer for payment.
In the event of non-payment, the Seller shall be entitled to
the goods.
In case of a dispute between the to the contract the
matter will be taken to independent All the of
the contract must be complied with by both parties.
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9. You want to make an order to purchase spare parts from the factory. Use the scheme provided below.
Coliseum Motors
1 rue des Bagndes 75023 Paris, France
To: Camford Spares Ltd. Purchase order No
Oxbridge House
Bletchley
Avon XL82 95 AG Date: 6th March 1999
England
Your ref: CM/JS/76 Our ref: CS/L/87
Please supply the following
Quantity Catalog /item No Description Unit cost Total cost
5 |
931 A |
fan motor |
199.99 |
999.95 |
|
|
assembly |
|
|
100 |
1052 С |
radiators |
45.00 |
4500.00 |
25 |
193N |
front fog |
6.50 |
162.50 |
|
|
lights |
|
|
Total: 7,612.455
Less discounts 5% for orders over 1,000; 380.62 2,5% for settlement within 30 days 190.31570.93
Total: 7,041.52 Date required: June 1, 1999
Packing: 5 cartons Marks:CMX 1-5
Delivery address: Authorized signature:
Coliseum Motors 1 rue des Bagndes 75023 Paris, France
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10. You have to write the text of the draft contract for the negotiations. The topic: purchasing contract, goods - technical equipment for processing plant; you are the representative of the Buyer. Use the scheme provided below.
CONTRACT
Manchester February 24, 1998
GreenGlass Ltd, hereinafter referred as: "Seller", with residence in Manchester, U.K., represented by Managing Director Mr.Goldsmith, and
Food plant "Ukrhlib", hereinafter referred to as: "Buyer" with residence in Kyiv, Ukraine, represented by General Director Mr.Vodas.
Both parties recognising plenipotentiary representatives of the firms agreed in concluding and signing the contract which involves the following provisions:
1. Subject of the contract
The Seller shall sell and the Buyer shall purchase the new technological line for food processing industry, Model ZX245.
2. Terms of delivery and payment
The Seller is obliged to deliver the new processing line, Model ZX 245 within 30 working days after the signing of the contract if the payment was realised by the Buyer in the form of irrevocable, confirmed, indivisible letter of credit, to the account of the Seller not later than in 10 banking days after the contract was signed to the amount stipulated in the Supplement to the Contract.
3. Transportation
The line shall be shipped and delivered on FOB conditions to the port indicated by the Buyer. The Seller shall be in charge to pay all the expenses connected with transportation up to the frontier, and then the Buyer shall undertake all the taxes and duties existing on the territory of Ukraine.
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4. Insurance
The line is insured by the Seller to the amount of 1 000 000.-- USD. In case of any damage during the transportation the losses shall be refunded to the Buyer.
The Seller shall provide the Buyer with 1 year guarantee for the line and all the necessary technical documentation. In the case of break down the specialist of the Seller shall be ready to assist to the Buyer free of charge within 2 years after the date of purchase.