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
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 |
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. |
| 2. | Certificate of origin Document used in foreign trade which states where the goods were produced. It is often __________ by customs authorities. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 5. | Consular invoice A special kind of invoice sometimes required by the importing country. It needs to be __________ by an embassy. |
| 6. | Pro forma invoice A __________ invoice which the seller prepares before the actual shipment takes place. |
| 7. | Export licence A document which is granted by a government __________ and states that specified goods can be exported. |
| 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. |
| 9. | Dangerous goods declaration Certificate prepared by the shipper / consignor which states that _________ goods are handled according to international shipping regulations. |
| 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. |