Dialogue 1

Smith： I have an inquiry for steel tubes.
Wang： Steel tubes are no longer availabl处理 SSI 文件时出错
e for this year. But if your order is placed now, we can deliver the tubes in the first quarter of next year.
Smith： I see. I'll pass this information on to my manager and let you know the results next week.
Wang：Thank you, Mr. Smith.


Dialogue 2

Chen： Here is our latest catalogue. The catalogue lists all the commodities we export.
Cooper： Thank you, Mr. Chen. Please offer your lowest prices for these commodities.
Chen： All right. Here is our price list.
Cooper： How long do you usually effect delivery?
Chen： we usually effect delivery within two weeks after receipt of your order.
Cooper： Very good. I will consider it.


Dialogue 3

Norman： I think you may be interested in our new product.
Feng： Yes, I'm very much interested . Please quote ten tons of steels CIF New York, including 5% commission.
Norman： All right. Here is our quotation. It holds good for ten days. We expect an order from you soon.
Feng： I must contact my clients first. I will telex you the results next Monday.
Norman： The market for this product is on the rising trend. Please your order as soon as possible.
Feng： I see, Mr. Norman.