B．Read this passage and decide whether these statements are true （T） or false （F）．
Business as we know it today would be impossible if there was no agreement or contract to bind the contracting parties. Long ago, people devised a means for bargaining for the conduct of others by exchanging promises. The exchange of promises came to be known as “agreements” and gradually became very important in the lives of the people and in the field of business. A promise or an agreement is reached as a result of the process of offer and acceptance. When an agreement is reached, a contract is formed, which creates legal obligations enforceable by law.
Contracts can be long or short, formal or informal, simple or complicated, and verbal or written, of which the most popular is the written contract （or pre-printed contract）.The importance of a contract in an international sales transaction cannot be underestimated. Often it is the only document between the parties to which they may refer for clarification of mutual responsibilities, resolution of disputes in the event of disagreement. And such a contract serves as a “living document” that may well survive the relationship it defines. So the exporter should avoid viewing the contract merely as a document that initiates transaction and subsequently is filed and forgotten.
31. If there was no agreement or contract to bind the contracting parties, business today would be impossible. （ ）
32. Exchanging promises was something very old and disappeared completely. （ ）
33. Contracts can be various in forms, of which the most popular is the written contract. （ ）
34. Very often apart from the contract there are other documents between the parties to which they may refer for clarification of mutual responsibilities and resolution of disputes in the event of disagreement. （ ）
35. The contract is merely a document that initiates transaction and subsequently is filed and forgotten. （ ）
Ⅴ．Translate the following sentences into Chinese ．（10%）
36．I’m not quite familiar with the claim and arbitration in international trade.
37．As it is to our mutual interest and profit, I am sure you’ll have no objection to appoint us your exclusive agent.
38．In assembly, our factory is facing difficulties due to the disagreement of the above mentioned parts.
39．Payment is made by confirmed, irrevocable letter of credit available by sight draft.
40．When the goods are ready for shipment, please send us shipping advice by fax to facilitate us to make insurance arrangement.
Ⅵ．Translate the following sentences into English．（15%）
41．这批货物将由下个月的第一班直达轮装运。
42．请把汇票的百分之百金额按即期基础付给受益人。
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44. 本合同自买方和建造方签署之日生效。
45. 如果您保证准时付款，我们将以付款交单方式把货物发给您的客户。
