Unit One
1. Choose the right answer from the four choices below.
(1) Any international transaction starts with( )
A. an offer B. quotations
C. status inquiry D. market research
(2) A barrier to trade may take any form including import duties, import licenses, export licenses, import quotas, tariffs, subsidies and( )
A. import system B. non-tariff barriers
C. export system D. international trade policy
(3) After the negotiation of export documents under L/C by the beneficiary, the importer, after viewing the documents, should do the ( )of the documents by effecting payment.
A. redemption B. claims
C. deliver the goods D. import clearance
(4) Under L/C operations, the ( ) should open the L/C with its bank.
A. seller B. advising bank
C. buyer D. issuing bank
(5) To cooperate with the IMF is the( ) function of WTO.
A. additional B. basic
C. only D. main
2.Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
(1) The economical, social, and political importance of international trade has been rising in recent centuries.( )
(2) For any country, international trade is a major source of economic revenue.( )
(3) International trade is as costly as domestic trade.( )
(4) In international trade, both political risks and economic risks are involved.( )
(5) If two nations repeatedly use trade barriers against each other, then a trade war results.( )
3.Multiple choice questions. Select all of the correct answer.
(1)International trade is the exchange of ( )across international borders or territories. A. goods B. services C. land D. capital
(2) What factors influence the international trade system?( )
A. capital B. globalization C. outsourcing D. tariffs
(3) The economic risks involved in international trade are( ).
A. risk of cancellation of import or export license.
B. failure of the buyer to pay the amount within 6 months after validity.
C. war risks D. insolvency of the buyer
(4) Please list the basic functions of the WTO.( )
A. To carry out the WTO agreement.
B. To act as forum for ongoing multilateral negotiations.
C. To serve as a tribunal for solving disputes.
D. To cooperate with the IMF and the World Bank.
(5) ( ) are the barriers to international trade.
A. land B. import duties C. export licenses D. tariffs
4. Translate the following into Chinese.
(I) GDP (gross domestic product)
(2) multinational corporation
(3) factor of production
(4) labor-intensive goods
(5) multilateral trade
5. Translate the following into English
(1)国际货币基金组织
(2)进口关税
(3)发盘
(4)舱位
(5)赎单
Unit Two
1 Choose the right answer from the four choices below.
1）A freight forwarder is also called( )
A. an exporter B. an importer C. a commission agent D. a customer
2）The person who is sending goods is ( )
A. the consignor B. the consignee C. the forwarder D. the captain
3）The consignor is also called( )
A. the exporter B. the underwriter C. the importer D. insurer
4）The consignee refers to the ( )
A. importer B. exporter C. forwarder D. agent
5）Nowadays a freight forwarder performs( )
A. one task B. many tasks C. all the tasks D. two tasks
2. Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
1) A freight forwarder was an agent performing on behalf of the exporter routine tasks such as loading/discharging of goods( )
2)The expansion of international trade, to a certain degree, enlarged the scope of a forwarder’s service( )
3)The services that a freight forwarder provides may often cover both routine and basic tasks such as the booking of space.( )
4)The forwarder should always arrange warehousing of the goods on behalf of the consignor( )
5)The forwarders, on behalf of the consignee (importer),would arrange customs clearance and pay duties, fees and other charge to the customs and other public authorities( )
3. Multiple choice questions. Select all of the correct answer
1)A forwarder can perform routine tasks such as loading/unloading of goods, storage of goods, etc. on behalf of( )
A. the importer B. the exporter C. the consignor D. the pilot
2)That the scope of a forwarder’s services is extended is because of ( )
A. the forwarder’s willingness to do so B. the expansion of international trade
C. the development of different modes of transport D. the improvement of a ship’s structure
3)The forwarders can, on behalf of the exporter, perform the tasks of ( )
A. selecting the route B. booking space
C. issuing relevant documents D. packing the goods
4)The forwarders would, on behalf of the consignee, perform the tasks such as ( )
A. supervising the movement of goods B. arranging customs clearance
C. noting damage losses D. paying duties to the customs
5)If necessary, the forwarder can play the following roles for the exporter( )
A. arranging warehousing of the goods B. arranging for transshipment en route
C. noting damages to the goods D. pursuing claims
4. Translate the following into Chinese.
(1) freight forwarder
(2) letter of credit
(3) the mode of transport
(4) freight cost
(5) the Forwarders' Certificate of Receipt
5. Translate the following into English.
(1)货运代理
(2)集装箱货物
(3)外汇交易
(4)出口战略
(5)货物运输
Unit Three
1. Choose the right answer from the four choices below.
(1) the term CIF should be followed by ( )
A. port of shipment B. port of destination
C. point of origin D. place of shipment
2. The term CPT should be followed by ( )
A. point of origin B. named place of destination
C. place of shipment D. port of shipment
3.In CFR, the point of risk transfer is ( )
A. ship’s rail at port of shipment
B. ship’s rail at port of destination
C. on board the vessel at port of shipment
D. on board the vessel at destination
4.According to FCA, who usually signs the contract of carriage and pays the freight to the destination?( )
A. Buyer B. Seller C. Carrier D. Carrier’s agent
5.Under FCA, if delivery occurs at the seller’s premises, who is responsible for unloading the goods according to the contract of sale? ( )
A. Carrier B. Seller C. Buyer D. Carrier’s agent
2.Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
(1)Under CFR, when goods have been delivered on board a vessel, the seller must give sufficient notice to the buyer so that the buyer may insure the goods.( )
(2)In F-terms, the seller has no obligation to contract for carriage. However, the seller may do so on behalf of the buyer if it is required by the buyer. However, the expense must by borne by the buyer.( )
(3)FOB,CFR and FCA are the three traditional terms frequently used by Chinese traders.( )
(4)The only difference between CPT and CFR is that CPT is suitable for any mode of transport, while CFR is suitable for sea or inland waterway only.( )
(5)Under EXW, the buyer needs to arrange the transportation of the goods from the export country to the import country.( )
3.Multiple choice questions. Select all of the correct answer.
(1)Under which of the following terms is the seller responsible for insurance?( )
A.FOB B.CIF C.FCA D.CIP
(2)Under what terms is the buyer liable for the contract of carriage?( )
A.CFR B.FCA C.FOB D.CPT
(3)Which of the following terms are suitable for multi-modal transport?( )
A.CIF B.FOB C.CPT D.CIP
(4)Which of the terms are only used for sea or inland waterway transport?( )
A.CPT B.CIF C.CFR D.FOB
(5)Which terms are suitable for export from an inland location?( )
A.CIP B.CPT C.FCA D.CFR
4. Translate the following into Chinese.
(1) EXW
(2) FCA
(3) CPT
(4) DES
(5) DDP
5. Translate the following into English.
(1)外汇管制
Unit Four
1.Choose the right answer from the four choices below.
(1)The ( )are the most popular additions in the latest UCP.
A. consolidation B. clarification of new terms
C. definitions and explanation Articles D. radical rethought
(2)Documentary rejections constitute 70% of ( ).
A. all world trade B. business negotiations
C. all the presentations D. the first submission of documents
(3)In some articles of the UCP 600,the rights and obligations of advising, confirming and issuing banks are( )
A. made clearer B. certified C. removed D. reduced
(4)The changes in the UCP 600 are ( )as far as the contents are concerned.
A. dramatic B. minor C. great D. obvious
(5)According to the UCP 600, the banks now have a maximum of ( )banking days in which to examine the documents following the day of presentation.
A.15 B.5 C.7 D.10
2.Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
(1)The UCP 600 is divided in to the same seven sections as the UCP 500.( )
(2)The radical rethought of the UCP500 is for clarification only.( )
(3)Traders using an L/C as the method of payment should be clear about the stipulations of the UCP 600.( )
(4)The standard for checking the documents has been changed to “reasonable time not exceeding 7 banking days”.( )
(5)According to the UCP 600,data in a document must not conflict with data in any other stipulated document or the L/C.( )
3.Multiple choice questions. Select all of the correct answer.
(1)The objectives of the latest revision of UCP include( ).
A. facilitate the flow of international trade
B. facilitate consistent application and interpretation of the Rules
C. enhance the reputation of an L/C as the payment method in international trade
D. reduce documentary rejections
(2)The impact of all the changes to the UCP 500 includes( )
A. some radical rethought B. clarification of some rules
C. consolidation of some rules D. definition and explanation Articles
(3)Although there are many changes in the UCP600,yet traders should pay more attention to articles including( )
A.Articles1~8 B. Articles 29~37 C. Article 38 D. Articles 9~10
(4)Very useful clarification is given in some articles concerning the rights and obligations of ( )banks.
A. collecting banks B. advising banks C. issuing banks D. confirming banks
(5)Major changes lie in the following articles including ( )
A. Article 20 B. Article 38 C. Article 14 D. Articles 1~2
4. Translate the following into Chinese.
(1) ICC
(2) UCP
(3) confirming bank
5. Translate the following into English.
(1) 指定银行
Unit Five
1. Choose the right answer from the four choices below.
(1) If the shipment date is "on or about August 20, 2008", the goods can be shipped
from( ).
A. August t0 to August 20 B. August 15 to August 25
B. August 21 to August 25 D. August 20 to August 25
(2) Which of the following statements regarding time of shipment is clear but not
flexible? ( )
A. On April 5, 2008 B. Before April 5, 2008
C. On or about April 5, 2008 D. Latest date of shipment: April 5, 2008
(3) If the L/C stipulates "shipment not later than September 10, 2008", when should
the seller ship the goods at the latest.9 ( )
A. September 01, 2008 B. September 10, 2008
C. September 9, 2008 D. September 11, 2008
(4) If the latest shipment date is October 26, 2008, which of the following actual
shipment dates is wrong? ( )
A. October 25, 2008 B. October 26, 2008
C. October 27, 2008 D. October 24, 2008
(5) The time limit for loading goods on board a vessel at the port of shipment is called
( ).
A. time of shipment B. terms of shipment
C. shipment limit D. terms of delivery
2. Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
(1) "Shipment on September 15' is a flexible way of stipulating the date of shipment.
( )
(2) The term "after" referring to date of shipment is exclusive of the date mentioned.
( )
(3) There is no uniform explanation on what "prompt shipment" or "'immediate
shipment" means. ( )
(4) "From" referring to the date of shipment will be understood to include the date
mentioned. ( )
(5) If there is only an expiration date in an L/C without a shipment date, the
expiration date is regarded as the latest shipment date. ( )
3. Multiple choice questions. Select all of the correct answers.
(1) What are included in the terms of shipment? ( )
A. Means of transport B. Time for shipment
C. Partial shipments & transshipment D. Method of payment
(2) When "on or about July 25, 2008" is used to stipulate the time for shipment,
when can the seller ship the goods? ( )
A. On July 25, 2008 B. On July 19, 2008
C. on July 20, 2008 D. on July 30, 2008
(3) Which of the following expressions are not suitable for stipulating the time for
shipment? ( )
A. At the latest B. as soon as possible
C. immediately D. prompt
(4) Which of the following expressions applying to any date or period in the credit
referring to shipment will be understood to include the date mentioned? ( )
A. To B. From C. Before D. After
(5) If the stipulated shipment date is "On August 12, 2008", when is it wrong for the
seller to ship the goods? ( )
A. Any time before August 12, 2008
B. Any time after August 12, 2008
C. Only on August 12, 2008
D. Five days before or five days after August 12, 21108
4. Translate the following into Chinese.
(1) letter of credit
(2) transshipment
(3) terms of shipment
(4) presentation of documents
(5) remittance
5. Translate the following into English
(1)停靠港
(2)装运单据
(3)有效期
(4)分批装运
(5)责任，义务
Unit Six
1. Choose the right answer from the four choices below.
(1) The current or latest edition of the UCP is ( )
A. UCP 400 B. UCP 500
C. UCP 600 D. UCP 2007
(2) A letter of credit is a written promise of a ( ) to act at the request and on the
instructions of file applicant and to undertake payment to the beneficiary in the
specified in the credit.
A. bank B. exporter C. buyer D. importer
(3) ( ) is the party which applies to a bank for the opening of a letter of credit.
A. An exporter B. an applicant
C. A bank in the seller's country D. A bank in the buyer's country.
(4) An advising bank is usually a bank ( ).
A. in the seller's country B. in the buyer's country
C. in a third country D. in the middleman's country
(5) A beneficiary, usually refers to the ( ).
A. the buyer B. the seller
C. the issuing bank D. the advising bank
2. Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
(1) A letter of credit is a kind of method in international payment. ( )
(2) Under an L/C, the issuing bank will pay the applicant if the terms are complied
with.( )
(3) There are only five patties involved in an L/C operation. ( )
(4) An issuing bank refers to the bank that issues a letter of credit at the request of the
applicant. ( )
(5) An L/C is opened in the beneficiary's favor. ( )
3. Multiple choice questions. Select all of the correct answers.
(1) Under L/C operations, the bank will effect payment under the following
conditions: ( ).
A. at the request of the applicant
B. on the instructions of the applicant
C. the terms and conditions are complied with
D. the documents are presented to it
(2) Which of the following parties are involved in an L/C operation? ( )
A. Applicant B. Seller C. Beneficiary- D. Advising bank
(3) An issuing bank's responsibilities include ( ).
A. advising credits B. opening a letter of credit
C. reimbursing the beneficiary D. paying the proceeds
(4) A beneficiary usually refers to the ( ).
A. importer B. seller C. exporter D. buyer
(5) An L/C can be opened by ( ).
A. mail B. T/T C. cable D. M/T
4. Translate the following into Chinese.
(1) UCP
(2) L/C
(3) applicant
(4) issuing bank
(5) documentary credit
5. Translate the following into English.
(1) 国际商会
(2) 议付行
(3) 保兑信用证
Unit Seven
1
1)Ships that do not sail on regular trade routes or have regular schedules are called.( )
A. liners B. tramps C. charters D. NVOCCs
2)( ) is the list of current freight rates issued by a liner conference
A. Tariff B. Schedule C. Manifest D. Shipping note
3) ( ) is a document signed by the mate of a ship as proof that the goods specified in the document have been loaded onto his ship
A. Delivery order B. Shipping note C. Mate’s receipt D. Manifest
4)Which of the following terms refers to a person or company that carries goods from place to place ?( )
A. shipper B. charter C. operator D. carrier
5)Which of the following is the amount of money payable under a contract for the carriage of goods by sea ?( )
A. delivery B. endorsement C. freight D. receipt
2.
1)An international freight forwarders should have knowledge of international trade ( )
2)Conference liners do not provide a scheduled service.( )
3)Tramps move from port to port without following a fixed route.( )
4)A sea waybill is a negotiable document.( )
5)A delivery order is issued by the carrier enable the shipper to load the cargo.( )
3.
1)Which of the followings are the functions of marine bills of lading?( )
A. contract of carriage B. receipt for goods delivered
C. shipping notes D. document of title
2)Which of the following documents can be issued by a carrier?( )
A. delivery order B. mate’s receipt C. shipping note D. bill of lading
3)What are the disadvantages of a shipping conference?( )
A. stability of freight rate B. high rates
C. Rates do not fluctuate according to supply and demand
D. regularity of services
4)An international freight forwarder should be familiar with ( )
A. international trade routes B. location of ports
C. trans-shipment points D. pattern of international trade
5)Which of the following descriptions are true about NVOCC?( )
A. He operates a regular scheduled service. B. He owns or operates vessels
C. He assumes responsibility for both conference and non-conference lines
D. He provides a useful service by providing groupage or consolidation services
Unit Eight
1
1) The person who enters into a voyage charer with shipowner is called ( )B
A.shipowner B.charerer C.broker D.agent
2) The term charter party refers to ( )about hiring a vessel . A
A.contracts B.freight C.ship schedule D.people
3) Which of the following charter forms is used in a voyage charter ( )
A. NYPE B. BARECON C. GENCON D. BALTIME
4）Wich of the following charter forms is used in a time charter ( )
A.GENCON B.NYPE C.COA D.BARECON
5) The GENCON form is used for ( )
A.time charter B.bareboat charter C.bill of lading D. voyage charter
2
1)GENCON form is normally used in a bareboat charter.( )
2)Under a voyage charter ,the shipowner does not keep operational control of the vessel .
3)Under a bareboat charter ,the charterer takes over almost all of the shipowner’s functions
4)The BALTIME form is the most popular form of time charter party.
5)Bareboat chartering is less common than other types of chartering .
2)The bunker is payable by shipowner during the period of voyage charter ( )
3)COA ordinarily means that the vessel is put at the disposal of the charter without any crew.( )
4)The port charges is payable by shipowner during the period of time charter without any crew.( )
5)The hull insurance is payable by the charterer during the period of bareboat charter ( )
3
1) Which of the following forms are used in time chartering ( )
A. NYPE B. BALTIME C. GENCON D.BARECON
2) Which of the following statements are true about voyage chartering ?
A.A ship is chartered for a one-way voyage between specified ports .
B.The shipowner does not retain operational control of the vessel .
C.The relationship between the parties is governed by the voyage charter party.
D.There are several standard forms of voyage charter party used .
3) Which of the following costs are payable by the shipowner under a voyage charter? ( )
A.port charges B.bunkers C.taxes D. operating expenses
4) Which of the following costs are paid by the charterer under a time charter ?
A.bunkers B. saalary of crew C.loading costs D.port charges
5) A voyage charter party shall mainly contain ( )
A.the names of the parties B. payment of freight
C.ship’s bale and grain capacity D. nationality of the ship
5) The bunker is payable by the charterer under ( )
A.voyage chartering B.time chartering C.bareboat chartering D.contract of affreightment E.trip chartering
Unit Nine
1.
(1) ( ) state definitely that the goods have been loaded
A. Shipped bills of lading B. Direct bills of lading
C. Through bills of lading D. Order bills of lading
(2) ( ) cover shipments between direct ports of loading or discharge
A. Shipped bills of lading B. Direct bills of lading
C. Foul bills of lading D. Straight bills of lading
(3) Which of the following expressions is likely to be found in a clean bill of lading ( )
A. “insufficient packing “ B. “missing safety seal”
C. “one carton short “ D. “apparent good order and condition”
(4) The person entitled to take delivery of the goods is called ( )
A. consignee B. shipper C. carrier D. charterer
(5)A carrier is the person or company who has concluded a contract with the( ) for carriage of goods
A. charterer B. shipper C. carrier D. operator
2.
(1) In most cases , a bill of lading does not form excellent evidence of the terms of the contract ( )
(2) A bill of lading specifies the name of the ship , the port of loading and destination , the goods , the consignee , and the rate of freight ( )
(3)A clean bill of lading is free of unfavorable remarks about the goods ( )
(4)The bill of lading can be drawn up by a ship’s agent ( )
(5) Relevant comments on mate’s receipts should not be entered in bills of lading . ( )
3
1) Which of the following are true about marine bills of lading?( )
A. A bill of lading is a document of title to the goods
B. The holder of the bill of lading is able to obtain delivery of the goods at the port of destination
C. A bill of lading is not a receipt for the goods shipped
D. The terms of the bill of lading contain the terms of the contract
2) Which of the following statements are true about order bill of lading?( )
A. They are issued by carriers to the order of shipper or consignee
B. The carrier will deliver the goods at the port of destination solely to the named consignee
C. An order bill of lading is a negotiable document
D. The carrier can deliver the goods to any person designated by the named consignee
3) What main elements should a bill of lading contain? ( )
A. quantity of cargo B. accurate cargo description and condition
C. names of shipper and consignee D. terms and conditions of carriage
4) Bills of lading should be signed by ( )
A. shipping company B. the shipper C. a duly authorised agent D. operator
5) What are the advantages of electronic delivery of a bill of lading ?( )
A. It reduces the time for the forwarding and presentation of documents
B. It increases the costs related to manual document preparation
C. It allows a buyer to take title to the goods once they have arrived at port
D. An easy-to-use online Bill of Lading generator will save time and provide the documents instantly
Unit 9
1
1) Marine Bills of Lading are used primarily in ( )
A. carriage of goods is by sea B. carriage of goods is by air
C. road transportation D. railway transportation
4) ( ) are those made out to named consignees without the addition of the words “or order”?
A. Direct bills of lading B. Straight bills of lading
C. Order bills of lading D. Clean bills of lading
2
2) A straight bill of lading is a negotiable document ( )
4) A foul bill of lading is free of unfavorable remarks about the goods ( )
5) A clean bill of lading indicates that the goods received on board are in apparent good order and condition ( )
3
3) Which of the following statements are true about straight bills of lading ?( )
A. They can be transferred to third parties
B. Delivery of goods can only be taken by the named consignee
C. They cover shipments between direct ports of loading or discharge
D. They are not negotiable
4) Which of the following expressions may appear on a clean bill of lading?( )
A. short shipment B. received with damage
C. apparent good order and condition D. clean on board
5) Unclean bill of lading is also called ( )
A. foul bill of lading B. claused bill of lading
C. through bill of lading D. order bill of lading
1
1) ( ) may be given the task of drawing up bills of lading
A. The shipper B. The consignee C. Notify party D. The ship’s agent
3) ( ) is the person , usually the exporter , who sends the goods
A. Shipper B. Carrier C. Agent D. Operator
5) ( ) is letter from a bank to a foreign bank authorizing the payment of a specified sum to the person or company named
A. Delivery order B. Letter of credit C. Letter of indemnity D. Document of title
2
1) General cargo trade and container transport may use different forms of bills of lading ( )
3
2) What are the main parties on a bill of lading ? ( )
A. Notify Party B. Shipper C. Carrier D. Consignee
Unit Ten
1
1) ( ) fluctuate with market conditions of supply and demand
A. Tramp rates B. Liner freight rates C. Fixed costs D. Stowage factors
2) Freight forwards are mainly concerned with ( )
A. market prices B. variable costs C. tramp rates D. liner freight rates
3) ( ) refers to the average number of cubic meters required to stow one ton of a commodity
A. Maintenance B. Stores C. Stowage factor D. Commodity
4) An additional sum added to the usual amount or cost is called ( )
A. expense B. cost C. rate D. surcharge
5) ( ) refers to general cargo listed in a number of Bills of Lading each consisting of different commodities
A. Break bulk cargo B. Containerized cargo C. Boom D.Recession
2
1) Ocean freight rates may be broadly divided into container rates and liner freight rates ( )
2) Tramp rates remain comparatively steady over a period of time ( )
3) Liner freight rates are fixed by shipping conferences and other liner operators ( )
4) Tramp rates do not fluctuate with market conditions of supply and demand ( )
5) Fixed costs may include administrative costs ( )
3
1) Which of the following statements are true about liner freight rates?( )
A. They fluctuate with market conditions of supply and demand
B. Liner freight rates are fixed by shipping conferences and other liner operators
C. They are related more to the costs of operation
D. Freight forwarders are mainly concerned with liner freight rates
2) Which of the following do variable costs involve?( )
A. administrative costs B. cost of officers and crew
C. cost of fuel D. loading and unloading expenses
(3)What do fixed costs include?
A. cost of officers and crew B. insurance, repairs and maintenance
C. cost of fuel, loading and unloading expenses
D. administrative costs, interest, and depreciation
4)The liner rates are also subject to surcharges or adjustment factors such as ( )
A. currency adjustment factor B. port congestion surcharges
C. bunker adjustment factor D. stowage factor
5) Which of the following are true about commodity Box Rates?
A. All commodities are charged the same rate for the same voyage regardless of their value
B. It simplifies calculations and reduces administrative costs
C. The rate is based on the average utilization of the box
D. It is a lump sum rate for the carriage of a container loaded with a particular commodity.
Unit Eleven
1)The person who enters into a insurance contract with insurer is called ( )
A. the assured B. underwriter C. broker D. agent
2)The minimum amount insured should be the CIF value of the goods plus ( )
A.40% B.30% C.20% D.10%
3)Which of the following risks is not covered in FPA coverage ?( )
A. general average B. fire C. war D. salvage charges
4)Which of the following risks is not covered in All Risks coverage?( )
A. natural calamities B. strike C. fire D. Collision
5)Which of the following coverage does not cover partial loss or damage resulting from natural calamities.( )
A.WA B.FPA C. All risks D. Institute Cargo Clause(B)
2.
1)Cargo insurance is a contract of indemnity ( )
2)Insurance policy is an evidence of insurance contract issued by the insurer to the underwriters.( )
3)Insurance policy or certificate and endorsement are the main ones used in daily marine cargo insurance business,( )
4)General average and salvage charges are not covered in FPA coverage .( )
5)The All Risks does cover risks of war ,strike and other special additional risks.( )
3.
1)Which of the following principles are applicable to marine cargo insurance ?( )
A. insurance interest B. utmost good faith C. indemnity D. all risks
2)Which of the following risks are covered in All Risks coverage?( )
A. war risks B. strike risks C. rust risks D. shortage risks
3)The premium rates may vary depending on factors such as ( )
A. type of goods B. value of the goods
C. mode of transportation D. type of risks covered
4)Which of the following risks belong to the general additional risks ( )
A.FPA B.WA C. intermixture and contamination risks D. leakage risks
5)Institute Cargo Clause (B) covers loss or damage to cargo caused by ( )
A. earthquake B. volcanic eruption C. lightning D. fire or explosions
Unit Twelve
1
1) Tax paid on goods brought into or taken out of a country is called ( )
A. fees B. costs C. payment D. customs duty
2) ( ) is the official document which allows goods to be exported
A. Export permit B. Import permit C. Declaration D. Legislation
3) ( ) refers to the document given by customs to a shipper to show that customs duty has been paid and the goods can be shipped
A. Customs clearance B. Bill of lading C. Certificate of registry D. Export Manifest
4) Leaving the port is also called ( )
A. arrival B. export C. departure D. port entry
5)( ) refers to a statement of taxable goods or of properties subject to customs duty.
A. Declaration B. Submission C. Legislation D. Examination
2
1) Customs clearance in the import-export trade is not one of the traditional functions of a freight forwarder ( )
2) The import manifest does not have to be accompanied by other documents ( )
3) Essentially , imports or exports and the vessels carrying the goods are subject to arrival formalities, departure formalities and customs clearance ( )
4) Export goods can be loaded on to the vessel before the necessary permit is given by the customs authorities ( )
5) A vessel that has loaded exports can leave the port only when port clearance is granted by the customs authorities ( )
3
1) Essentially, imports or exports and the vessel carrying the goods are subject to the following customs procedures: ( )
A. arrival formalities B. safety inspection
C. customs clearance D. departure formalities
2) The import manifest has to be accompanied by other documents as may be required such as( )
A. Entry Outwards B. Certificate of registry
C. Port clearance from the last port of call D. Crew list
3) Which of the following statements are true about departure formalities?( )
A. Application for port clearance has to be made before the intended departure
B. Application for port clearance has to be accompanied by the Export Manifest
C. Export goods can be loaded on to the vessel before “Entry Outwards” is given
D. A vessel loaded with exports can leave the port without “port clearance”
4) Which of the following statements are true about customs clearance? ( )
A. Import cargo can be landed at any port
B. The customs authorities have powers to examine the goods imported.
C . The customs authorities only inspect the goods imported physically.
D. Before permission is given to remove the goods out of customs control, the owner or agent is required to submit a Bill of Entry.
5) The Shipping Bill may be accompanied by such documents as ( )
A. invoices and packaging list B. export license (for controlled goods )
C. inspection certificate D. health certificate for live animals
Unit Thirteen
Ⅰ单选
1.Road transport undertakes ( )D
A. rail transport B. long haul
C. the dometic economy D. the local collection and distribution
2.When was the CMR convention adopted? ( )B
A. in 1965 B. in 1956 C. in 1946 D. in 1964
3.The CMR convention generally governs ( )D
A. carriage of goods by sea B. carriage of goods by air
C. long distance transport D. international transport of goods by road
4.Which countries have ratified the CMR convention? ( )A
A. countries in Europe B. developed countries
C. developing countries D . countries outside Europe
5.Road transport in the countries outside Europe is to a great extent governed by ( )C
A. the CMR convention B. international laws
C. national laws D. the same rules
Ⅱ判断
1.Rail transport plays quite a different role compared with road transport in the domestic economy of a country ( )F
2.Rail transport usually undertakes local cargo distribution ( )F
3.Roads are important in local transportation ( )T
4.The CMR convention has been ratified by countries around the world ( )F
5.National laws and regulations for road transport vary from country to country ( )T
Ⅲ多选
1.In the contract of carriage of goods by road, the rights, duties and responsibilities of the road carrier may be discussed ( )AD
A. under Convention de Merchandises Par Routes ( CMR )
B. by railroad company
C. by intermodal transport operators
D. under the national law
2.Which of the following statements are true about CMR convention? ( )BCD
A. It is the convention on contract for international carriage of goods by sea
B. It was adopted in 1956
C. It generally governs international transport of goods by road
D. The CMR convention has been ratified only by countries in Europe
3.Why is it beneficial for forwarders outside Europe to be aware of the CMR convention? ( )AD
A. They will then understand the legal regime applicable to movement of cargo when land transport in Europe forms part of the intermodal transport system
B. The CMR convention has been ratified by countries all over the world
C. Road transport all over the world is to a great extent governed by CMR convention
D .Land transport in Europe forms part of the intermodal transport system
4.Under CMR convention, the carrier is responsible for ( )BD
A. inherent vice of the goods
B. the acts and omissions of his agents and servants or other persons whose services he make use
C. any wrongful act or neglect of the consignor
D. loss of or damage to the goods occurring between the time he takes over the goods and the time of delivery as well as for any delay in delivery
5.The carrier is not responsible for the loss, damage caused by ( )BCD
A. inherent vice of the goods
B. circumstances which he could not avoid
C .the acts and omissions of his agents and servants or other persons whose services he makes use
D. any wrongful act or neglect of the consignor
Ⅳ英译汉
1. limitation of liability
2. intermodal transport
3. inherent vice
4. long haul
5. carriage of goods by road
Ⅴ汉译英
1. 铁路运输
2. 公路运输
3. 发货人
4. 分发；配销
5. 国内经济
Unit 14
Ⅰ单选
1.Consolidation is also called ( )B
A. freight forwarder B .groupage C. assembly D. wholesale
2.To the individual consignors, the consolidator is ( )A
A. carrier B. consignor C. wholesaler D. retailer
3.As a consolidator, the ( ) provides the service in his own name and issue a house bill of lading A
A. freight forwarder B. consignee C. exporters D. importer
4.Consolidation is especially useful to ( )B
A. agents B. small shippers C. importers D. exporters
5.In groupage transport, the forwarder functions as a sort of ( )C
A. retailer B. importer C. wholesaler D. airliner
Ⅱ判断
1.Forwarders can act as groupage agents or consolidators delivering full container loads ( )T
2.In the case of air transport, the consolidator’s responsibilities go beyond delivering the shipment to the airline at the airport of departure )T
3.Consolidation can only benefit both exporters and shippers ( )F
4.A consolidator provides door-to-door and distribution services which are not usually provided by a shipping line ( )T
5.FCR stands for Forwarder’s Certificate of Receipt ( )T
Ⅲ多选
1.Forwarders can act as ( ) to deliver container loads to the carrier AC
A. groupage agents B. consignors C. consolidators D. importer
2.Consolidation can benefit ( )ABCD
A. exporters B. shippers C .carriers D. forwarders
3.A freight forwarder can provide services to ( )ABC
A. the overseas importer B. exporters C. importers D. retailers
4.The forwarder can issue ( ) BC
A. Bill of Lading B. his house bill of lading C.FCR D. landing permit
5.In what way can consolidation benefit a carrier? ( )ABCD
A. The carrier does not need to handle individual consignments
B. The carrier can save related expenditure
C. The carrier does not have to take the risk of freight payments
D. It can save time and paperwork
Ⅳ英译汉
1. freight forwarder
2. combined transport
3. carrying capacity
4. international forwarder
5. freight charges
Ⅴ汉译英
1. 保险费
2. 合并运输服务
3. 关税率
4. 货物运输
5. 合并运输
Unit Fifteen
Ⅰ.单选
1.Another innovation in the multimodal transport system involving the use of rail and ocean transport is called ( )A
A. sea / train B .air freight C. sea/air D. road
2.A transport system of utilized multimodal land transportation of transport by road and rail is called( )B
A. land bridge B .piggyback C. seatrain D. mini-bridge
3. The multimodal transport system involving the use of rail and ocean transport is ( )C
A. land bridge B. mini-bridge C. sea train D. sea/air
4.The system combining in itself the economy of sea transport and the speed of air transport is ( )D
A. mini-bridge B. sea train C. land bridge D. sea/air
5.Which of the following is not one of the multimodal transport’s ad vantage? D
A. saving costs B. providing the fast transit of goods
C. reducing the cost of export D. issuing a landing permit
Ⅱ判断
1.Multimodal transport refers to a transport system usually operated by a carrier with more than one mode of transport under the control or ownership of one operator ( )T
2.One of the advantages of multimodal transportation is to provide faster transit of goods ( )T
3.Sea train is another innovation in the multimodal transport system involving the use of rail and ocean transport ( )T
4.By employing multimodal transport, burden of documentation and formalities in transportation can be reduced to a minimum ( )T
5.Air/road combines the economy of sea transport and the speed of air transport ( )F
Ⅲ多选
1.Multimodal transport has the following advantages ( )ABCD
A. Minimizing time loss B. Providing faster transit of goods
C. Saving costs D. Establishing only one agency to deal with
2.Different types of multimodal transport operations include ( )ABCD
A. Sea/air B. air/road C .mini-bridge D .land bridge
3.The innovations in the multimodal transport system refer to ( )ABCD
A. sea train B. land bridge C. sea/air D .air/road
4.Multimodal transport has the following characteristics, they are ( )ABCD
A. it involves more than one mode of transport
B. it can provide faster transit of goods
C. it saves costs
D. it can cut down the costs of exports
5.In terms of minimizing time loss at transshipment points, multimodal transport can ( )ABCD
A. minimize the loss of time B. reduce the risk of loss
C. cut down pilferage to cargo D. minimize the damage to cargo
Ⅳ英译汉
1. multimodal transport
2. transshipment point
3. insurance coverage
4. full container loads
5. liability insurance
Ⅴ汉译英
1. 空运货物
2. 统一费用
3. 货运价格
4. 陆桥运输
5. 资金紧张
