资料：Actually, any sale is a gift until you get paid. But exporters are especially concerned, since their buyers might be 10,000 miles away！ So, understanding the four basic ways to get paid for an international order is important. The method you select wil
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资料：Actually, any sale is a gift until you get paid. But exporters are especially concerned, since their buyers might be 10,000 miles away！
So, understanding the four basic ways to get paid for an international order is important. The method you select will affect the risk you bear, the size of orders you might be able to get, and the financing you might require to fill the order.
The following are the methods of payment for the exporter, from the most to the least secure:
Cash-in-advance. New exporters frequently request this method. Their attitude typically is, "I don't know you very well but, if you send me the money, I'll send you the goods."
●Advantage: The exporter gets paid before the shipment leaves the U.S. If cash is received prior to production, the exporter will not need additional working capital.
●Drawback: It limits the exporter's sales potential since it ties up the importer's cash; can be a very non-competitive payment method if other suppliers are offering similar products or services.
Letter-of-credit. Letters of credit （L/C） substitute the creditworthiness of the importer and exporter with that of their respective banks.
●Advantage: The exporter will be paid if the terms and conditions of the L/C are met.
●Drawback: There are fees associated with opening and amending L/Cs; the importer's cash is tied-up since cash or other assets need to collateralize the L/C, which in turn might reduce the order size. The exporter still might need additional working capital to produce the product or service, since L/Cs will not pay prior to shipment/performance.
Documentary collections. This method uses the banking system for the exporter to send the necessary documents associated with the order to the importer.
●Advantage: The documents and goods are not released until importer pays or agrees to pay at some future date. If the buyer refuses to accept the documents and goods, the exporter retains title to the goods and can sell them to a third party or bring them back to the U.S.
●Drawback: No guaranty of payment, since the banks only act as intermediaries. The exporter will need to finance the production cycle, the shipment time, plus a longer period if the importer agrees to pay at a later date, until final payment is received
Open account: Open account terms for international sales are similar to domestic open account sales. The buyer agrees to pay in a set number of days-typically 30, 60, or 90-from the invoice, shipment or delivery date.
●Advantage: More competitive terms which can help secure larger orders
●Drawback: The goods are gone and the buyer might not pay. This risk can be greatly reduced by obtaining credit insurance from the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. on the foreign accounts receivable.
Knowing the advantages and drawbacks to each method of payment can help to better prepare you for negotiating payment terms with your potential overseas customers. More detail and support on these and other trade financing issues can be obtained by contacting one of SBA's trade finance specialists in 20 U.S. Export Assistance Centers around the country.
What magazine column might the article be in?
So, understanding the four basic ways to get paid for an international order is important. The method you select will affect the risk you bear, the size of orders you might be able to get, and the financing you might require to fill the order.
The following are the methods of payment for the exporter, from the most to the least secure:
Cash-in-advance. New exporters frequently request this method. Their attitude typically is, "I don't know you very well but, if you send me the money, I'll send you the goods."
●Advantage: The exporter gets paid before the shipment leaves the U.S. If cash is received prior to production, the exporter will not need additional working capital.
●Drawback: It limits the exporter's sales potential since it ties up the importer's cash; can be a very non-competitive payment method if other suppliers are offering similar products or services.
Letter-of-credit. Letters of credit （L/C） substitute the creditworthiness of the importer and exporter with that of their respective banks.
●Advantage: The exporter will be paid if the terms and conditions of the L/C are met.
●Drawback: There are fees associated with opening and amending L/Cs; the importer's cash is tied-up since cash or other assets need to collateralize the L/C, which in turn might reduce the order size. The exporter still might need additional working capital to produce the product or service, since L/Cs will not pay prior to shipment/performance.
Documentary collections. This method uses the banking system for the exporter to send the necessary documents associated with the order to the importer.
●Advantage: The documents and goods are not released until importer pays or agrees to pay at some future date. If the buyer refuses to accept the documents and goods, the exporter retains title to the goods and can sell them to a third party or bring them back to the U.S.
●Drawback: No guaranty of payment, since the banks only act as intermediaries. The exporter will need to finance the production cycle, the shipment time, plus a longer period if the importer agrees to pay at a later date, until final payment is received
Open account: Open account terms for international sales are similar to domestic open account sales. The buyer agrees to pay in a set number of days-typically 30, 60, or 90-from the invoice, shipment or delivery date.
●Advantage: More competitive terms which can help secure larger orders
●Drawback: The goods are gone and the buyer might not pay. This risk can be greatly reduced by obtaining credit insurance from the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. on the foreign accounts receivable.
Knowing the advantages and drawbacks to each method of payment can help to better prepare you for negotiating payment terms with your potential overseas customers. More detail and support on these and other trade financing issues can be obtained by contacting one of SBA's trade finance specialists in 20 U.S. Export Assistance Centers around the country.
What magazine column might the article be in?
A.Business
B.Economy
C.Social
D.Culture
B.Economy
C.Social
D.Culture
相似考题
参考答案和解析
答案：A
解析：
本题的问题是“该文章可能是什么杂志专栏？”。 A选项“商业”；B选项“经济”；C选项“社会”；D选项“文化”。根据主题句，推断文章主要围绕出口业务展开，故A选项更符合题意。
更多“资料：Actually, any sale is a gift until you get paid. But exporters are especially concerned, since their buyers might be 10,000 miles away！ ”相关问题
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第1题：
The CDs are on sale! Buy one and you get completely free.
A. other B. others C. one D. ones
正确答案：C
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第2题：
The following hints may help you stay energized, or at least()until you can make the time for rest.
A、 get you going
B、 get you go
C、 get you went
参考答案：A
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第3题：
The weather was crisp and clear and you could see the mountains fifty miles away.A: hot
B: heavy
C: fresh
D: windy答案：C解析：题干意为“空气清新，50里以外的山峦都能看到。” 句中划线词意为“新鲜的”。C项fresh意为“新鲜的，新的”；例句：Open the window and let in some fresh air．打开窗户，让新鲜的空气进来。A项意为“热的，辣的”;B项意为“重的”; D项意为“有风的”；故选C。 -
第4题：
资料：Actually, any sale is a gift until you get paid. But exporters are especially concerned, since their buyers might be 10,000 miles away！
So, understanding the four basic ways to get paid for an international order is important. The method you select will affect the risk you bear, the size of orders you might be able to get, and the financing you might require to fill the order.
The following are the methods of payment for the exporter, from the most to the least secure:
Cash-in-advance. New exporters frequently request this method. Their attitude typically is, "I don't know you very well but, if you send me the money, I'll send you the goods."
●Advantage: The exporter gets paid before the shipment leaves the U.S. If cash is received prior to production, the exporter will not need additional working capital.
●Drawback: It limits the exporter's sales potential since it ties up the importer's cash; can be a very non-competitive payment method if other suppliers are offering similar products or services.
Letter-of-credit. Letters of credit （L/C） substitute the creditworthiness of the importer and exporter with that of their respective banks.
●Advantage: The exporter will be paid if the terms and conditions of the L/C are met.
●Drawback: There are fees associated with opening and amending L/Cs; the importer's cash is tied-up since cash or other assets need to collateralize the L/C, which in turn might reduce the order size. The exporter still might need additional working capital to produce the product or service, since L/Cs will not pay prior to shipment/performance.
Documentary collections. This method uses the banking system for the exporter to send the necessary documents associated with the order to the importer.
●Advantage: The documents and goods are not released until importer pays or agrees to pay at some future date. If the buyer refuses to accept the documents and goods, the exporter retains title to the goods and can sell them to a third party or bring them back to the U.S.
●Drawback: No guaranty of payment, since the banks only act as intermediaries. The exporter will need to finance the production cycle, the shipment time, plus a longer period if the importer agrees to pay at a later date, until final payment is received
Open account: Open account terms for international sales are similar to domestic open account sales. The buyer agrees to pay in a set number of days-typically 30, 60, or 90-from the invoice, shipment or delivery date.
●Advantage: More competitive terms which can help secure larger orders
●Drawback: The goods are gone and the buyer might not pay. This risk can be greatly reduced by obtaining credit insurance from the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. on the foreign accounts receivable.
Knowing the advantages and drawbacks to each method of payment can help to better prepare you for negotiating payment terms with your potential overseas customers. More detail and support on these and other trade financing issues can be obtained by contacting one of SBA's trade finance specialists in 20 U.S. Export Assistance Centers around the country.
What's the style of the article?A.Descriptive Composition
B.Expositive Composition
C.Narrative Composition
D.Argumentative Composition答案：B解析：本题的问题是“文章是什么风格”。 A选项“描述性文章”；B选项“说明解释性文章”；C选项“叙述性文章”；D选项“争论性文章”。纵观全文，主要围绕着四种出口付款方式（Cash-in-advance预付现金；Letter-of-credit信用证；Documentary collections跟单托收；Open account赊销）优缺点进行解释说明，故B选项更符合题意。 -
第5题：
Is there any reason（）you should go away?
- A、why
- B、that
- C、where
- D、as
正确答案:A -
第6题：
Consolidation can benefit all concerned.For exporters and shippers， they get the benefit of（）than they would have normally paid to the carrier.
- A、a lower rate
- B、a wholesale rate
- C、a low rate
- D、an inexpensive rate
正确答案:A -
第7题：
问答题Practice 1 How does an earthquake start? What makes an earthquake happen? The rock of the earth’s crust (地壳) may have a “fault”, a kind of break in the surface. The blocks which make up the earth move, and sometimes this may cause the sides of the fault to move up and down or lengthways (纵向地) against each other. When one piece of rock starts to rub on another with great force, a lot of energy is used. This energy is changed into vibrations (振动) and it is these vibrations that we feel as an earthquake. The vibrations can travel thousands of kilometers and so an earthquake in Turkey may be felt in Greece. What to do during an earthquake? At school As soon as the earthquake starts, students should get under the desks immediately and wait until the teacher tells them it is safe to come out. The teacher should, at the same time, go immediately to the teacher’s desk, get underneath (在……下面) it and stay there till the danger is over. Students must not argue with the teacher or question instructions. As soon as the tremors (震动) stop, all students should walk towards the exit and go straight to the school playground or any open space such as a square or a park. They must wait there until the teacher tells them it is sale to go. At home If you are at home when the earthquake occurs, get immediately under the table in the living room or kitchen. Choose the biggest and strongest table you can find. You must not go anywhere near the window and don’t go out onto the balcony (阳台). Once the tremors have stopped, you can come out from under the table, but you must leave the building straight away. You should walk down the stairs and should not use the lift—there may be a power cut as a result of the earthquake and you could find yourself trapped inside the lift for hours. In the street If you are in the street when the earthquake takes place, do not stand near buildings, fences or walls—move away as quickly as possible and try to find a large open space to wait in. Standing under trees could also be dangerous.正确答案：
【参考译文】
地震是怎样发生的?
是什么让地震发生的?地壳的岩石可能有断层,断层是地壳表面的一种断裂。岩石块会造成地球移动,有时这种移动可能会导致断层的两边相互上下移动或者纵向地移动。当一块岩石和另一块岩石之间摩擦力很大时,大量的能量就被消耗了。这种能量会转化成振动,这种含有巨大能量的振动也就是我们所说的地震。这种振动可以传播数千公里,所以土耳其若发生地震,希腊都有可能有震感。
在地震期间要做什么?
在学校
一有地震,学生应该马上藏在课桌下面,直到老师告知他们安全了才可以出来。同时,老师应该立即蹲在讲台底下,直到危险过去。学生千万不能与老师争辩或质疑老师的指令。
一旦震动停止,所有的学生应该马上走向出口,直接去学校操场或任何开阔的地方,如广场或公园。他们必须在那儿等,直到老师告诉他们已经安全了才可以离开。
在家里
如果地震发生时你在家,应立即躲到客厅或厨房的桌子下面。选择你可以找到的最大的、最牢固的桌子。你不能去任何靠近窗户的地方,也不要走到外面的阳台上。一旦震动停止,你可以从桌子底下出来,但是必须马上离开大楼。你应该走楼梯而不是使用电梯——由于地震电梯可能会停电,你可能会被困在电梯里好几个小时。
在街上
当地震发生时,如果你在街上,不要站在建筑物、栅栏或墙附近——应尽可能快地找到一个大而开阔的地方立身,并在那里等待。站在树下也会是十分危险的。解析： 暂无解析 -
第8题：
单选题— ______ ? —Thank you.It’s very kind of you.AShall I leave you by yourself
BYou won’t be here until I come hack
CYou will enjoy yourself
DShall I give you a ride since you live so far away
正确答案： D解析：
句意：——既然你住那么远，我能带你一程吗？——谢谢，你人真好。根据答语可知，对方应该是主动提出帮助。故答案是D项。 -
第9题：
单选题The medicine is on sale everywhere. You can get it at _______ chemist's.Aother
Bsome
Ccertain
Dany
正确答案： D解析： -
第10题：
单选题Finally, the Christmas season is over. We can take a long breath, put up our feet, sip from a cup of good tea and relax. The frenzy, starting from Black Friday right after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve, of gift shopping, buying, wrapping, giving, receiving, opening, returning... is exhaustive and time-consuming, but it takes place every year. There is considerable difference between the cultures in China and western countries when it comes to gift giving. In China, it is not polite to open a gift in front of the gift giver, and gift is only looked at after the guest has left. Here in America, gift givers always wrap their gifts, large or small, priceless or valueless, carefully and decorate them with colorful ribbons and little pretty paper flowers; and the lucky receiver is expected to open the gift right away in front of the giver, with great eagerness and curiosity, and should always express appreciation with the all time truthful comment, "this is just exactly what I wanted!" Well, as a matter of fact, most people would take their "always wanted" gifts back to the store to exchange for something they really wanted. Finding a gift for somebody, even a close family member, you"ll have to know what the person likes and shop for days before you can locate the perfect gift. But, still the person may not like the gift from you. Nowadays, stores would provide two copies of the receipts for anything they sell as a gift, one of which is included in the gift package so that the receiver can come back for an exchange. I know, it was unthinkable to cash out gift you get, but, times are different. Another good way to avoid all that shopping hassle is to purchase a gift card from one of the stores and send it to your niece, nephews, or a family member, so that they can get whatever they want or even keep the money.Which of the following is the author"s suggestionAOpen the gift immediately in front of the giver.
BWrap the gift carefully.
CExpress the appreciation for the gift you receive.
DBuying a present card to avoid the trouble in shopping.
正确答案： A解析： [解析] 事实细节题。题干的大意是：下面哪句话是作者的建议从文中第三段最后一句话“…good way to avoid…is to purchase a gift, card…”可知，避免购物麻烦的另一个好方法是从商店购买一张购物卡，故答案为D。 -
第11题：
单选题Consolidation can benefit all concerned.For exporters and shippers， they get the benefit of（）than they would have normally paid to the carrier.Aa lower rate
Ba wholesale rate
Ca low rate
Dan inexpensive rate
正确答案： D解析： 暂无解析 -
第12题：
单选题People waited outside Apple stores early, because ______.Athey could get a gift when the store opened
Bthey wanted to own the iPad as early as they can
Cthe price of the iPad was low at first
Dthere were a few iPads on sale
正确答案： B解析：
【文章大意】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了iPad平板电脑出售的相关情况。
细节理解题。第一段倒数第二句提到“…hoping to be the first to get one. ”可知，人们早早地等在Apple商店外面，是为了尽可能早地拥有iPad。 -
第13题：
After that he knew he could any emergency by doing what be could to the best of his ability.
A．get away with
B．get on with
C．get through
D．get across
正确答案：C
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第14题：
Since our terms of payment are acceptable to other buyers, we trust you will agree to do business with us on these terms.(英译中)参考答案：因其他买主接受我方付款条款，相信你们会同意在此条款上与我们达成交易。
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第15题：
They had a far better harvest than any other farm miles away around this year.A:goods
B:soil
C:climate
D:yield答案：D解析：harvest"收成”。本句意思是：这一年中他们的收成要比数英里以外的其他任何农场的收成都好得多。四个选项中，只有yield用作名词时有“产量、收成”的意思。 -
第16题：
Is there any reason（）you should go away?
Awhy
Bthat
Cwhere
Das
A
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第17题：
Do you need any rice? I can get some（） you（）the supermarket.
- A、to；from
- B、for；to
- C、for；from
正确答案:B -
第18题：
单选题While waiting to cross a busy street, you should _____.Await a few seconds until the fumes reduce
Bstay away from the traffic as far as possible
Chold your breath until you get to the other side of the street
Dcount down for the light to change
正确答案： D解析：
第四段第一、二句：当你过马路的时候，在等红灯的时候要远离路边。因为离车辆近的时候，每近一米都会加重污染。 -
第19题：
单选题Have you considered ______ our son a big gift since he won the race?Asending
Bto send
Csend
正确答案： A解析：
本题考查的是consider的用法。句意：“既然我们的儿子赢了比赛，你有没有考虑过给他一个礼物?”consider常用-ing分词作宾语。一般意为“考虑做某事”。所以选A。 -
第20题：
单选题Is there any reason（）you should go away?Awhy
Bthat
Cwhere
Das
正确答案： B解析： 暂无解析 -
第21题：
单选题Finally, the Christmas season is over. We can take a long breath, put up our feet, sip from a cup of good tea and relax. The frenzy, starting from Black Friday right after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve, of gift shopping, buying, wrapping, giving, receiving, opening, returning... is exhaustive and time-consuming, but it takes place every year. There is considerable difference between the cultures in China and western countries when it comes to gift giving. In China, it is not polite to open a gift in front of the gift giver, and gift is only looked at after the guest has left. Here in America, gift givers always wrap their gifts, large or small, priceless or valueless, carefully and decorate them with colorful ribbons and little pretty paper flowers; and the lucky receiver is expected to open the gift right away in front of the giver, with great eagerness and curiosity, and should always express appreciation with the all time truthful comment, "this is just exactly what I wanted!" Well, as a matter of fact, most people would take their "always wanted" gifts back to the store to exchange for something they really wanted. Finding a gift for somebody, even a close family member, you"ll have to know what the person likes and shop for days before you can locate the perfect gift. But, still the person may not like the gift from you. Nowadays, stores would provide two copies of the receipts for anything they sell as a gift, one of which is included in the gift package so that the receiver can come back for an exchange. I know, it was unthinkable to cash out gift you get, but, times are different. Another good way to avoid all that shopping hassle is to purchase a gift card from one of the stores and send it to your niece, nephews, or a family member, so that they can get whatever they want or even keep the money.It is quite （） for Chinese people to open the gift in front of the givers.Ausual
Bnormal
Cabnormal
Dunusual
正确答案： D解析： [解析] 推理判断题。题干的大意是：对于中国人来说，在赠予者面前打开礼物是______。从文中第二段第二句话提供的信息可推断，中国人不经常在赠予者面前打开礼物。A项意为“通常的”；B项意为“正常的”；C项意为“反常的，变态的”；D项意为“不平常的，不常见的”。因此，D项最符合题意。 -
第22题：
单选题Finally, the Christmas season is over. We can take a long breath, put up our feet, sip from a cup of good tea and relax. The frenzy, starting from Black Friday right after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve, of gift shopping, buying, wrapping, giving, receiving, opening, returning... is exhaustive and time-consuming, but it takes place every year. There is considerable difference between the cultures in China and western countries when it comes to gift giving. In China, it is not polite to open a gift in front of the gift giver, and gift is only looked at after the guest has left. Here in America, gift givers always wrap their gifts, large or small, priceless or valueless, carefully and decorate them with colorful ribbons and little pretty paper flowers; and the lucky receiver is expected to open the gift right away in front of the giver, with great eagerness and curiosity, and should always express appreciation with the all time truthful comment, "this is just exactly what I wanted!" Well, as a matter of fact, most people would take their "always wanted" gifts back to the store to exchange for something they really wanted. Finding a gift for somebody, even a close family member, you"ll have to know what the person likes and shop for days before you can locate the perfect gift. But, still the person may not like the gift from you. Nowadays, stores would provide two copies of the receipts for anything they sell as a gift, one of which is included in the gift package so that the receiver can come back for an exchange. I know, it was unthinkable to cash out gift you get, but, times are different. Another good way to avoid all that shopping hassle is to purchase a gift card from one of the stores and send it to your niece, nephews, or a family member, so that they can get whatever they want or even keep the money.Gift giving is the same thing in China and America in that （）.Apeople spend a lot of time preparing a gift
Bpeople would cash out the gift immediately
Cpeople are eager to get a gift from a friend
Dpeople are less willing to give gifts
正确答案： D解析： [解析] 推理判断题。题干的大意是：在中国和美国赠送礼物在______方面是一样的。选项A“people spend a lot of time preparing a gift”和文中第一段第三句中的Time-consuming意思相近。另外，结合第三段第一句也可得出A项正确。 -
第23题：
问答题What kind of gift do you get people for their birthdays?正确答案： I’ll send pictures to my best friends. Sometimes I’ll prepare a dinner with a big cake.解析：
考生可举例说明自己曾经为朋友准备过什么生日礼物。