Business English Translation Certificate Examination practice paper

1在商务英语函电中，将“兹确认已收到贵方5月10日关于童装报价的来函”译为英文，最符合商务函电习惯的译文是

1. A. We acknowledge receipt of your letter of May 10 regarding the quotation for children's wear.
2. B. We confirm to receive your letter of May 10 about the children's wear quotation.
3. C. We are in receipt of your letter dated May 10 for children's wear quotation.
4. D. We have received your letter on May 10 concerning quotation of children's wear.

2某外贸公司收到客户邮件称“We find your price on the high side and would appreciate a 5% reduction”，业务员翻译时最应准确传达的意思是

1. A. 客户认为价格偏高，希望降价5%
2. B. 客户认为价格偏高，要求降价50%
3. C. 客户认为价格合适，但希望给5%佣金
4. D. 客户认为价格偏低，愿意加价5%

3某外贸业务员收到客户邮件：“We are interested in your product but require a 5% discount for a bulk order of 2,000 units.” 业务员回复时最恰当的商务英语表达是

1. A. We appreciate your interest and are pleased to offer a 3% discount for an order of 2,000 units.
2. B. Thank you for your email, but we cannot give you a 5% discount.
3. C. We are interested in your order, however the discount you asked is too high.
4. D. Thanks for your inquiry, we will consider your request for a 5% discount.

4某跨境电商卖家需将产品页面标题“2024 New Arrival Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds with Noise Cancellation”译为中文，最符合平台搜索优化要求的是

1. A. 2024新款无线蓝牙耳机 主动降噪
2. B. 2024新到达无线蓝牙耳机带有噪音取消功能
3. C. 2024年新商品无线蓝芽耳机与噪声消除
4. D. 2024新款无线蓝牙耳机和噪音取消一起

5在商务英语中，表示“我方保留随时修改价格的权利”的合同条款，最恰当的英文是：

1. A. We reserve the right to adjust prices at any time.
2. B. We keep the right to change prices whenever.
3. C. We have the right to modify prices at all times.
4. D. We preserve the right to revise prices anytime.

6在商务函电中，对方来函称“We are pleased to place a trial order with you for 500 units”，最恰当的译文是

1. A. 我方欣然向贵方试订500台
2. B. 我方遗憾地向贵方订购500台
3. C. 我方欣然向贵方确认500台库存
4. D. 我方拟向贵方取消500台订单

7商务合同中“不可抗力”条款里，“force majeure”一词在英文合同中的常见拼写与含义是：

1. A. force majeure，指无法预见、无法避免且无法克服的客观情况
2. B. force measure，指合同一方采取的强制履约措施
3. C. forced major，指合同主要条款被强制变更
4. D. force mature，指合同提前到期生效

8在英文商务函电中，用于表示“随函附上”的固定表达是以下哪一项

1. A. Enclosed please find
2. B. Attached please look
3. C. Enclosing you see
4. D. Attach here please

9在商务英语函电中，将“随函附上我方最新产品目录一份，请查收”译为英文，下列表达最符合商务函电惯用格式的是

1. A. Enclosed please find our latest product catalog for your reference.
2. B. Attached here is our newest product list, please check it.
3. C. We put our latest catalog in this letter, you can have a look.
4. D. Please find our latest catalog is enclosed and check it.

10某外贸业务员收到客户邮件称“We reserve the right to claim damages if the shipment is delayed beyond the contractual deadline”，该句在商务合同语境下应理解为

1. A. 如货物延迟超过合同期限，我方保留索赔权
2. B. 如货物延迟超过合同期限，我方保留取消订单的权利
3. C. 如货物延迟超过合同期限，我方保留要求退货的权利
4. D. 如货物延迟超过合同期限，我方保留拒绝付款的权利

11在商务英语翻译中，将「我方建议将付款方式改为即期信用证」译为英文，最符合函电礼貌原则的是

1. A. We suggest that the payment terms be changed to sight L/C.
2. B. We propose to change the payment terms into sight L/C.
3. C. We suggest changing the payment terms to sight L/C.
4. D. We advise the payment terms be changed to sight L/C.

12商务函电中“We regret to inform you that we are unable to entertain your claim.”的准确含义是

1. A. 我方遗憾地告知，无法接受贵方索赔。
2. B. 我方遗憾地通知，无法提出索赔。
3. C. 我方很遗憾，不能受理贵方的订单。
4. D. 我方抱歉地告知，无法满足贵方要求。

13某外贸公司收到客户邮件称'We are not in a position to accept your offer at this price'，该公司下一步最恰当的回复是

1. A. 询问客户可接受的目标价格并说明可协商空间
2. B. 直接同意客户降价要求并立即修改报价
3. C. 告知客户该价格已是底线并终止洽谈
4. D. 建议客户先下单再就价格另行协商

14商务广告中“Order now and get a 20% discount on your first purchase”翻译为中文，最符合促销广告风格的是？

1. A. 现在订购，首次购买可享八折优惠
2. B. 现在下单，你的第一次购买得到20%的折扣
3. C. 立即订购，首单可获20%减免
4. D. 现在买，第一次买可以打八折

15某业务员在英文邮件中写 Please effect shipment before May 1, otherwise we will cancel the order. 该表述在商务沟通中的主要问题是：

1. A. effect shipment 用词错误，应为 make shipment
2. B. otherwise 后接威胁性措辞，语气过于强硬
3. C. May 1 应写成 1 May 才符合英文习惯
4. D. cancel the order 应改为 cancel this order

16商务英语函电中“随函附上我方最新产品目录”最地道的表达是

1. A. Enclosed please find our latest product catalogue.
2. B. Enclosing please find our latest product catalogue.
3. C. Please find enclosing our latest product catalogue.
4. D. Enclosed please look for our latest product catalogue.

17将“We regret to inform you that we are unable to accept your counter-offer”译为中文，最得体的是哪一项？

1. A. 我方遗憾地通知贵方，我方无法接受贵方的还盘。
2. B. 我方后悔地告诉你们，我们不能接受你们的还价。
3. C. 我方抱歉地通知你方，我方不能接收你方的反报价。
4. D. 我方遗憾地告知你们，我们无法接收你们的反击报价。

18商务广告翻译中，“Just do it”这类品牌口号的翻译策略应优先考虑

1. A. 直译为“只管去做”以保留原文力度
2. B. 译为“想做就做”以贴近中文表达习惯
3. C. 根据品牌定位和目标受众进行创译
4. D. 译为“放手去做”以体现鼓励意味

19在商务英语中，将“我方希望与贵方建立长期互利的业务关系”译为英文，最得体的是

1. A. We hope to establish long-term mutually beneficial business relations with you.
2. B. We hope to build a long and mutual benefit business relationship with you.
3. C. We wish to set up a long-term business relation which benefits both.
4. D. We hope establishing long-term and mutual benefit business relations with you.

20在商务合同翻译中，将“The Seller shall deliver the goods to the Buyer within 30 days after receipt of the L/C.”译为“卖方应在收到信用证后30天内将货物交付给买方。”时，“shall”应理解为

1. A. 表示将来的助动词，译为“将”
2. B. 表示义务的情态动词，译为“应”
3. C. 表示意愿的情态动词，译为“愿”
4. D. 表示推测的情态动词，译为“可能”

21中译英时，合同条款“买方应在收到货物后30日内完成验收”最规范的译文是

1. A. The Buyer shall complete inspection within 30 days after receipt of the goods.
2. B. The Buyer should finish inspection in 30 days after receiving the goods.
3. C. The Buyer will complete inspection within 30 days of the goods received.
4. D. The Buyer must complete inspection in 30 days after the goods are received.

22将广告语“品质卓越，价格合理，欢迎垂询”译为英文，最符合英文广告文体特征的是

1. A. Superior quality, reasonable price, inquiries welcome.
2. B. Excellent quality and reasonable price, please feel free to inquire.
3. C. With superior quality and reasonable price, you are welcome to inquire.
4. D. Our quality is superior and our price is reasonable, welcome to inquire.

23商务合同中'不可抗力'条款的英文标准表述是

1. A. Force Majeure
2. B. Force Major
3. C. Forced Majeure
4. D. Force Measure

24在商务英语函电中，将“随函附上我方最新产品目录一份，请查收”译为英文，最符合国际商务惯例的表述是：

1. A. Enclosed please find our latest product catalog for your reference.
2. B. Attached please find our latest product catalog for your reference.
3. C. Enclosing please find our latest product catalog for your reference.
4. D. Enclose please find our latest product catalog for your reference.

25在商务英语合同翻译中，以下关于'shall'和'may'的用法，正确的有：(multiple)

1. A. 'shall'在合同中通常表示当事人的义务，应译为“应”或“须”。
2. B. 'may'在合同中通常表示授权或权利，应译为“可”或“有权”。
3. C. 'shall'在合同中也可表示将来时，应译为“将”。
4. D. 'may'在合同中也可表示可能性，应译为“可能”。
5. E. 'shall not'在合同中表示禁止性义务，应译为“不得”。

26某外贸业务员收到客户邮件称“The goods are not up to the standard we agreed upon”，下列回复中最恰当的英文表述是

1. A. We are surprised to hear that and we are sure our goods are fine.
2. B. We are sorry to learn of your complaint and would like to know the specific defects you have found.
3. C. You must be mistaken because our goods passed inspection before shipment.
4. D. We cannot accept your claim since we have the inspection certificate.

27商务广告中“Our products are second to none in quality and competitive in price”最恰当的译文是

1. A. 我方产品品质首屈一指，价格具有竞争力
2. B. 我们的产品在质量上不亚于任何产品，价格有竞争力
3. C. 本公司产品品质无与伦比，价格上具竞争优势
4. D. 我方产品的质量是第二位的，价格很有竞争力

28商务英语中“形式发票”的正确英文表述是

1. A. Proforma Invoice
2. B. Formal Invoice
3. C. Perform Invoice
4. D. Preferred Invoice

29某外贸业务员收到客户邮件称“We are not in a position to accept your price”，其正确含义是哪一项？

1. A. 我方无法接受贵方价格。
2. B. 我方没有地位接受贵方价格。
3. C. 我方不准备接受贵方价格。
4. D. 我方不接受贵方所在位置的价格。

30在商务英语合同翻译中，下列哪些表述符合“本合同一式两份，双方各执一份”的规范译法(multiple)

1. A. This contract is made in duplicate, with each party holding one copy.
2. B. This contract is in two copies, each party keeps one.
3. C. This contract is executed in duplicate, one copy for each party.
4. D. This contract has two originals, both parties hold separately.
5. E. This contract is made in two duplicates, each party has one.