Activity 4 Role-play
Suppose the seller is not sure about terms of packing on the contract to sign, as the buyer insists on packing the cans in wooden box. What would the seller do to ask questions about that? How would the buyer respond? Make a dialogue with your partner according to the situation, one serving as the seller and the other standing for the buyer.
Words and Expressions in Task II
Words
draft n. 草稿；草案
D/P （Documents against Payment） 付款交单
L/C （Letter of Credit） 信用证
negotiating bank 议付行
arbitration n. 仲裁
stipulate v. 规定；明确要求
CCPIT （China Council for the Promotion of International Trade） 中国国际贸易促进委员会
dispute n. 争端；争执
clause n. 条款(https://www.daowen.com)
prestige n. 威望；声望
Expressions
1.This is not our practice.
2.It is stipulated that arbitration shall take place in China.
3.We will resort to our Legal Department for solution.
4.After you.
5.What if these things happen?
6.A claim would then be lodged with the insurance company.
7.In the case, one Party fails to carry out the contract, the other Party is entitled to cancel the contract.
8.The force majeure is missing in the contract.
9.Specializing in the export of Chinese Cotton Piece Goods, we express our desire to trade with you in this line.
10.You could benefit from higher sale with a little concession, say, a 2% reduction.