商務英語翻譯試卷
第1套
I. Multiple Choice (20 points, 2 points for each)
1. Rising damp, if not treated effectively, could in time cause extensive damage to the structure of your home, ruin decoration and furniture.
A. 如果處理不當,墻內潮氣最終可能會對房屋的結構造成大面積破壞,毀掉裝修和家具。
B. 如果處理不當,墻內潮氣最終可能會對房屋的結構、裝修以及家具造成大面積破壞和損害。
C. 如果處理不當,墻內的潮濕氣體準時可能會對房屋的結構造成大面積破壞,毀掉裝修和家具。
D. 如果處理不當,墻內的潮濕氣體準時可能會對房屋的結構、裝修以及家具造成大面積破壞。
2. This contract is entered into as of the seventh day of March, 2002, by and between Lonk Co. Ltd., a corporation organized under the laws of the United States of America (hereinafter called the "Purchaser"), and Wingo Co. Group, a corporation organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China ( hereinafter called the "Seller").
A. 2002年3月7日,本合同由依照美國法律成立的龍科有限公司[以下簡稱甲方]和依照中華人民***和國法律成立的文果集團公司[以下簡稱乙方]訂立。
B. 本合同由依照美國法律成立的龍科有限公司[以下簡稱甲方]和依照中華人民***和國法律成立的文果集團公司[以下簡稱乙方]之間於2002年3月7日訂立。
C. 本合同由依照美國法律成立的龍科有限公司[以下簡稱買方]和依照中華人民***和國法律成立的文果集團公司[以下簡稱賣方]之間於2002年3月7日訂立。
D. 2002年3月7日,本合同由依照美國法律成立的龍科有限公司[以下簡稱買方]和依照中華人民***和國法律成立的文果集團公司[以下簡稱賣方]訂立。
3. Multinational bank's services include issuing letter of credit, buying and selling foreign exchange, issuing banker's acceptances, accepting Eurocurrency deposits, making Eurocurrency loans, and assisting in the marketing of Eurobonds.
A. 跨國銀行提供的服務包括開立信用證、買賣外匯、開立銀行承兌、接受歐洲貨幣儲存、提供歐洲貨幣貸款以及發行歐洲貨幣債券。
B. 跨國銀行提供的服務包括開立信用證、買賣外匯、開證行承兌、接受歐洲貨幣儲存、提供歐洲貨幣貸款以及發行推銷歐洲貨幣債券。
C. 跨國銀行提供的服務包括開立信用證、買賣外匯、開立銀行承兌、接受歐洲貨幣儲存、提供歐洲貨幣貸款以及發行歐洲貨幣債券。
D. 跨國銀行提供的服務包括開立信用證、買賣外匯、開證行承兌、接受歐洲貨幣儲存、提供歐洲貨幣貸款以及發行推銷歐洲貨幣債券。
4. Within 30 days after the signing and coming into effect of this contract, the Buyer shall proceed to pay the price for the goods to the Seller by opening an irrevocable L/C for the full amount of US$30,000 in favor of the Seller through a bank at export point so that the Seller may draw the sum in due time.
A. 賣方須於本合同簽字並生效後三十天內通過出口銀行開立以賣方為收益人的不可撤銷信用證支付全部貨款計30000美元,以便賣方及時提取款項。
B. 賣方須於本合同簽字並生效後三十天內通過出口地銀行開立以賣方為收益人的不可撤銷信用證支付全部貨款計30000美元,以便買方及時提取款項。
C. 買方須於本合同簽字並生效後三十天內通過出口地銀行開立以賣方為收益人的不可撤銷信用證支付全部貨款***計30000美元,以便賣方可以及時提取該筆貨款。
D. 買方須於本合同簽字並生效後三十天內通過出口銀行開立以賣方為收益人的不可撤銷信用證支付全部貨款30000美元,以便賣方可以及時提取該筆貨款。
5. China’s compliance with an intellectual-property accord is seen as a keen test of its sincerity in abiding by WTO rules.
A. 能否遵守國際知識產權協議視為檢驗中國有無誠意遵守世界貿易組織規則的監測手段。
B. 能否遵守國際知識產權協議,被視為檢驗中國有無誠意遵守世界貿易組織規則的試金石。
C. 能否遵守國際知識產權協議已經視為檢驗中國有無誠意遵守世界貿易組織規則的試金石。
D. 能否遵守國際知識產權協議,被視為檢驗中國有無誠意遵守世界貿易組織規則的監測手段。
6. The new prosperity may represent a long, sustained plateau of brisk demand, plentiful jobs, and increased living standards.
A. 新的繁榮表現為壹段時間持續較長的旺盛的需求、大量就業機會,生活水平也得到了改善。
B. 新的繁榮可能表現為持續時間較長的旺盛需求、大量的就業機會,生活水平也得到了提高。
C. 新的繁榮表現為壹段時間持續較長的旺盛的需求、大量就業機會,生活水平也得到了提高。
D. 新的繁榮表現為壹段持續時間較長的旺盛需求、大量就業機會,生活水平也得到了改善。
7. Shippers are requested to note particularly the exceptions and conditions of this bill of lading with reference to the validity of the insurance upon their goods.
A. 承運人必須特別註意本提單內與貨物保險效力有關的免責事項和條件。
B. 承運人必須特別註意本提單內與貨物保險效力有關的例外和條件。
C. 托運人必須特別註意本提單內與貨物保險效力有關的例外和條件。
D. 托運人必須特別註意本提單內與貨物保險效力有關的免責事項和條件。
8. The seller must supply the goods in conformity with the contract of sale, together with such evidence of conformity as may be required by the contract.
A. 賣方有責任供應符合買賣合同所規定的貨物,如合同有規定,尚須提供貨物符合合同的要求的憑證。
B. 賣方有責任供應符合買賣所規定的貨物,如合同有規定,尚須提供貨物符合合同的要求的憑證。
C. 賣方有責任供應符合買賣合同所規定的貨物,如有規定,尚須提供貨物符合合同的要求的憑證。
D. 賣方有責任供應符合買賣所規定的貨物,如另有規定,尚須提供貨物符合合同的要求的憑證。
9. The home of your dreams awaits you behind this door. Whether your taste be a country manor estate or a penthouse in the sky, you will find the following pages filled with the world’s most elegant residences.
A. 打開門,等候著您的就是夢寐以求的家。無論您企盼的是壹座鄉間宅第,抑或是壹間摩天大樓的頂屋,翻開下面幾頁就可以看到世界上最高雅的住宅供您選擇。
B. 打開門,恭候著您的就是夢寐以求的家。無論您企盼的是壹座鄉間領地,抑或是壹間摩天大樓的頂屋,翻開下面幾頁就可以看到世界上最高雅的住宅供您選擇。
C. 打開門,恭候著您的就是夢寐以求的家。無論您企盼的是壹座鄉間宅第,抑或是壹間摩天大樓的頂屋,翻開下面幾頁就可以看到世界上最高雅的住處供您選擇。
D. 打開門,恭候著您的就是夢寐以求的家。無論您企盼的是壹座鄉間宅第,抑或是壹間摩天大樓的頂屋,翻開下面幾頁就可以看到世界上最高雅的住宅供您選擇。
10. Unemployment in America (as of mid-1990) was running near 5.25 percent. That is somewhat higher than used to be considered full employment, but it is not a serious figure in the aggregate.
A. 1990年年中美國的失業率近5.25%。按以往充分就業的標準比例偏高,沒有達到充分就業。但就整體來說問題並不嚴重。
B. 1990年年中美國的失業率近5.25%。按以往的標準,這個比例偏高,沒有達到充分就業。但就整體來說問題並不嚴重。
C. 1990年年中美國的失業率近5.25%。以往充分就業的標準比例偏高,沒有達到充分就業。但就整體來說問題並不嚴重。
D. 1990年年中美國的失業率近5.25%。以往的標準,這個比例偏高,沒有達到充分就業。但就整體來說問題並不嚴重。
II. Phrase Translation from English to Chinese (20 points, 1 point for each)
1. unfavorable balance of trade
2. bank portfolio
3. housing mortgages
4. barter trade
5. bills and forms
6. fiscal year
7. cargo insurance
8. carrying vessel
9. clean payment credit
10. clearance sale
11. accounting systems
12. comparative advantage
13. economic incentives
14. financial statements
15. bills of exchange
16. captioned goods
17. floating policy
18. international specialization
19. straight B/L
20. under separate cover
III. Translation Improvement from English to Chinese. For each English sentence, there is one or more errors in the translation provided. Please underline the error or errors, and then write the whole of your improved version in the space provided below. (20 points, 2 points for each)
1. 原文:Commercial business is very profitable, and most radio and TV stations depend on the income.
譯文:商事很賺錢,大部分電臺和電視臺都靠這部分收入而生存。
改進譯文:廣告是很賺錢的生意,大部分電臺和電視臺都靠廣告費收入而生存
2. 原文:Worry about the possibility of less severe, but still debilitating, recessions persisted, however.
譯文:然而,關於會出現雖不那麽嚴重但仍能使經濟疲軟的衰退的擔心仍然持續著。
改進的譯文:然而,人們仍然擔心會出現雖不那麽嚴重但仍能使經濟疲軟的衰退。
3. 原文:Without prejudice to any rights which exist under the applicable laws or under the Subcontract, the Contractor shall be entitled to withhold or defer payment of all or part of any sums otherwise due by the Contractor to the Subcontractor.
譯文:承包商依據適當的法律或分包合同在對擁有的任何權力不帶成見的條件下,應該有權扣留或暫緩支付在不同情況下應由承包商支付給分包商的任何全部或部分金額。
改進的譯文:在不影響按適用法律或分包合同享有任何權利的情況下,承包商有權扣留或暫緩支付承包商應付給分包商的全部或部分到期金額。
4. 原文:Business is a combination of all these activities: production, distribution and sale, through which profit or economic surplus will be created.
譯文:商務指生產、分配、銷售等壹切活動的組合,通過它們利潤和經濟盈余將被創造。
改進的譯文:商務是指生產、分配、銷售等壹切活動的組合,通過這些活動能創造利潤和經濟盈余。
5. 原文:Dickerson is an international marketing company specializing in fertilizers, chemicals, cocoa, pesticides, coal, agricultural products and many others.
譯文:狄格森公司是壹家國際營銷公司,專營化肥、化工產品、可可、殺蟲劑、煤炭、農產品以及許多其他產品。
改進的譯文:狄格森公司是壹家國際貿易公司,專營化肥、化工產品、可可、殺蟲劑、煤炭、農產品以及許多其他產品
6. 原文:We regret the four of the items enquired for in your Fax are unfortunately not available for export.
譯文:很遺憾,貴方傳真所詢商品有4項無貨可供。
改進的譯文:很遺憾,貴方傳真所詢的4項商品均無貨可供。
7. 原文:Without making foreign direct investment commitments, firms can engage in international business through exporting and importing, licensing of non-affiliated foreign firms, sale of technology, foreign management contracts, and selling turnkey projects.
譯文:若沒有來自國外的直接投資,公司也可以通過出口和進口、非分支機構國外公司的許可、技術銷售、國外管理合同以及銷售由承包商完全承包的工程等方式來從事國際商務活動。
改進的譯文:若沒有對國外進行直接投資,公司也可以通過出口和進口、非分支機構國外公司的許可、技術銷售、國外管理合同以及銷售由承包商完全承包的工程等方式來從事國際商務活動。
8. 原文:The purpose of engineering is to create useful goods, to make them better, cheaper and more abundant.
譯文:工程的目的是要創造有用的物品,使它們更好、更便宜、更充足。
改進的譯文:工程的目的是要創造有用的物品,使其質量更好、價格更便宜、數量更充足。
9. 原文:It is not surprising, then, that the world saw a return to a floating exchange rate system. Central banks were no longer required to support their own currencies.
譯文:那時,世界各國又恢復浮動匯率就不足為奇了,各國中央銀行也就無須維持本幣的匯價了。
改進的譯文:在這種情況下, 世界各國又恢復浮動匯率就不足為奇了,各國中央銀行也就無須維持本幣的匯價了。
10. 原文:The Contract is in octuplicate, four in the Chinese language and four in the English language.
譯文:本合同壹式8份,中文4份,英文4份。
改進的譯文:本合同壹式8份,中英文版本各4份。
IV. Business letter Translation from English to Chinese (20 points)
SUNRISE GARMENT COMPANY
25 Dongfeng Boulevard, Tianjin 300026 P.R.C.
June 22, 2000
Ms. Margaret Zenger
Director, Purchasing Division
Pan America Farment, Inc.
529 Randaph Drive
New Orleans, Louisiana 70167
USA
Dear Ms. Zenger;
Thank you for your enquiry of June 5. We are pleased to know that you are interested in our raincoats.
Our Rainbow range is popular not only because of its light weight but also because the material used has been specially treated to prevent excessive condensation on the inside surface.
For the quantities you mention we are pleased to quote as follows:
100 Rainbow coats, men's, medium at $ 6.00 each $600.00
100 Rainbow coats, men's, small at $ 5.50 each $550.00
100 Rainbow coats, women's, medium at $ 5.00 each $500.00
100 Rainbow coats, women’s, small at $ 4.50 each $450.00
$2,100.00
Less 10 percent trade discount $210.00
FOB Xingang Tianjin $1,890.00
Freight $69.00
Insurance $14.50
$1,973.50
We will ship your order within three or four weeks after receiving it.
We feel you may be interested in some of our other products and enclose a descriptive booklet for your reference.
We look forward to receiving your order.
Sincerely,
Yi Yuan
Sales Manager
V. Contract translation from English to Chinese (20 points)
Any failure or delay in the performance by either party hereto of its obligations under this Agreement shall not constitute a breach hereof or give rise to any claims for damages if and to the extent that it is caused by occurrences beyond the control of the party affected, including, but without limiting the generality of the forgoing, acts of governmental authority, acts of god, strikes or concerted acts of workmen, fires, floods, explosions, wars, riots, storms, earth?quakes, accidents, acts of a public enemy, rebellion, insurrection, sabotage, epidemic, quarantine restrictions, shortages of labour, materials or supplies, failures by contractors or subcontractors, transportation embargoes, failures or delays in transportation, rules, regulations, orders or directives of any government or any state, subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof or the order of any court of competent jurisdiction.
參考譯文:
本協議任何壹方未能履行基本協議規定的義務或有所延誤,如果是由於發生該方無法控制的事件所造成的,則在此範圍內不構成對本協議的違反,也不得引起任何賠償損失的要求。這類事件在不局限於上述壹般概念的前提下包括:政府的行為,自然界的行為,工人罷工或聯合行動、火災、水災、爆炸、戰爭、暴亂、風暴、地震、事故,社會公敵的行為,叛亂,起義,破壞,傳染病,隔離控制,勞動力、原材料或物資短缺,承包者或分包者未履約,禁運、運輸方面未能履約或延誤,任何政府或國家、下屬各部門、機構或組織的條例、規定、命令或指示,任何有管轄權的法院的命令
商務英語翻譯
第1套 答案和參考譯文
VI. Multiple Choice (20 points, 2 points for each)
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B
6. B 7. D 8. A 9. D 10. B
VII. Phrase Translation from English to Chinese (20 points, 1 point for each)
1. unfavorable balance of trade 貿易逆差
2. bank portfolio 銀行資產
3. housing mortgages 住房按揭
4. barter trade 易貨貿易
5. bills and forms 單據與表格
6. fiscal year 財政年度
7. cargo insurance 貨物保險
8. carrying vessel 裝貨船只
9. clean payment credit光票付款信用證
10. clearance sale 清倉削價銷售
11. accounting systems 會計制度
12. comparative advantage 比較優勢
13. economic incentives 經濟動機
14. financial statements 財務報表,財務決算,財政決算
15. bills of exchange 匯票
16. captioned goods 標題/上述貨物
17. floating policy 統保單
18. international specialization 國際分工
19. straight B/L 記名提單
20. under separate cover 另函