Practice 3

Smith: Mike, how’s the business going in New York?

Mike: Generally speaking, business is going well.We have studied your catalogues and price lists and found that (1) _____, so we’ve got more confidence to be your consignee in New York.

Smith: Our cosmetics and other products are very popular in other parts of the US.More and more American women are fond of our products.You know, some of them are particularly produced for western women.(2) _____.Well, Mike, shall we move to the next point, the terms of consignment?

Mike: Okay.Let’s start with the period of time, shall we?

Smith: Good.Usually, the similar contracts signed with other consignees are based on 12 months.Why not follow the suit? I suggest the sales commence on or about May 1st, 2010 and continue through April 30th, 201Now, we’re in February.There’re still more than two months before May 1st.We’ve got enough time to make all necessary preparations.

Mike: I suggest that after starting the operation we two sides meet around July 15 to decide on acceptable sales for the remainder of the consignment period.(3) _____.

Smith: Good idea, Mike! You’d guarantee that our products will, by then, be displayed and sold in all big hotels, large malls in New York.

Mike: So long as your products are here before April 15th, 2009, we’ll he able to manage all the sales to your entire satisfaction.

Smith: During the consignment period, if you wish to increase the quantity of items, we shall cooperate on this matter through best efforts.

Mike: For those articles which can not be sold, (4) _____.

Smith: Of course.

Mike: That sounds good.

Smith: The goods will be delivered from Beijing where we’ve rented a warehouse, say, by trucks; it’s more convenient than by train.

Mike: The insurance, no matter what it is, should be covered by your party.

Smith: Of course, Mike.It’s a common practice, isn’t it?__________