商业往来是少见的一个特定场合,其词汇需要牢记,固定搭配如 cut down, go up 要熟悉,因为这后面的数字很可能就是考题的答案。同时,商业往来多是很正式的谈判,要注意说话者的语气,以求更好地应付。
六级听力常考句式之商业往来句式总结:
Please have a look at these samples!(请看样品。)
We have the widest selections in the whole city.(我们拥有这整个城市最齐全的货品.)
Our prices are the most reasonable.(我们的价格是最合理的。)
How much have they gone up?(上涨了多少?)
We can offer you better discount terms.(我们可以向你提供更为合理的折扣。)
I've come to talk about the feasibility of a joint venture。 (我来是为了商谈合资经营的可能性。)
We can cut down the price for you, how about two percent?(我们可以给你减价百分之二,怎么样?)
After signing the contract, let's have a drink to celebrate the successful cooperation.(签完合同后,让我们喝一杯以庆祝我们的合作愉快。)
It's a pleasure to do business with you. (和你做生意非常愉快。)
请体会下面的对话:
A: Ok, here we're seated for our business. Where is your sample?
B: Here you are. You see that we can offer a wider selection than any others.
A: Maybe you are right, but the prices here seem a little unreasonable.
B: We have to increase our prices, you know, because of the depression of oil market.
A: Really?
B: Sure,...and surely we can still cut down the price for you, our old trade partner. Two percent, is it OK?
A: It sounds much better this time. Ohm, OK, it's done.
B: It's done. And I must say that it's a great pleasure to do business with you.
So, how about have a drink?
A: To celebrate the successful cooperation? Interesting. Ok, let's go.