Dialogue 1

Smith: I have an inquiry1 for steel tubes.
Wang: Steel tubes are no longer available for this year. But if your order is placed now, we can deliver the tubes in the first quarter of next year.
Smith: I see. I'll pass this information on to my manager and let you know the results next week.
Wang:Thank you, Mr. Smith.


Dialogue 2

Chen: Here is our latest catalogue. The catalogue lists all the commodities we export.
Cooper: Thank you, Mr. Chen. Please offer your lowest prices for these commodities.
Chen: All right. Here is our price list.
Cooper: How long do you usually effect delivery?
Chen: we usually effect delivery within two weeks after receipt of your order.
Cooper: Very good. I will consider it.


Dialogue 3

Norman: I think you may be interested in our new product.
Feng: Yes, I'm very much interested . Please quote ten tons of steels CIF New York, including 5% commission.
Norman: All right. Here is our quotation2. It holds good for ten days. We expect an order from you soon.
Feng: I must contact my clients first. I will telex3 you the results next Monday.
Norman: The market for this product is on the rising trend. Please your order as soon as possible.
Feng: I see, Mr. Norman.