Key to the Exercises

　I. Translate the following Chinese into English.

　1. Through the courtesy of Messrs. Freeman & Co., we learn that you are one of the leading importers of light products in your country.

　2. We are a state-owned corporation, specializing in the export of textiles, and have engaged in this line for many years. Our products have a wonderful favorable reception.

　3. We are desirous of establishing business relations with your corporation so as to expand the sales of our products at your end.

　4. If you feel much interest in our business proposal, please send us the samples together with your best terms and conditions.

　5. All the items listed in our catalogue enclosed are now kept in our stock and ready for immediate shipment.

　6. As to our credit standing, please refer to the Bank of China, Shanghai Branch.

　II. Use the following phrases in the sentences of your own.

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　III. Write a letter to a foreign company for establishing business relations covering the following contents.

　Dear Sirs,

　We have obtained your address from the Commercial Counsellor of your Embassy in Beijing and are now writing you for the establishment of business relations.

　We are very well connected with all the major dealers here of light industrial products, and feel sure we can sell large quantities of Chinese goods if we get your offers at competitive prices.

　As to our standing, we are permitted to mention the Bank of England, London, as a reference.

　We are looking forward your prompt reply.

　Yours sincerely,