Shanghai has the East China Sea on the east, Hangzhou Bay on the south and Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces on the west. On the north, Changjiang River flows past and rushes into the sea.
黄浦江长达113公里，蜿蜒曲折地贯穿上海全境，将上海的全境基本上分为东西两个部分。
The 113-kilometer-long Huangpu River winds its way through territory of Shanghai, roughly dividing the whole city into two parts.
一般说来，上海的气候宜人，年平均温度在摄氏16度左右，阳光充足，降雨量也相当充沛，上海的地理位置及自然特征对这座城市的迅速发展起着很大的作用。
Generally speaking, Shanghai has a pleasant climate with sufficient sunshine, abundant rainfall and an annual average temperature around 16 degrees Celsius. The location of Shanghai and its natural features play a critical role in the rapid development of the city.
Part IV Business Writing
Directions: In this section, you are required to write an English letter in the full correct layout based on the information given below. Then write down the letter on the paper. This section totals 20 points.
1 对方公司名称和地址：London Foreign Trade Co. Ltd.
2891 Park Street, London, United Kingdom
收件人姓名和头衔：Dave Blank Purchase Manager 2 写信日期：2008年12月7日
3 确认收到对方UK083916号信用证，但是发现其中有几个不符点，请将信用证作如下修改。
4 信用证应为即期，而不是30天远期。 5 佣金应是3%，不是5%。
6 货物是按发票金额的110%投保，不是130%。 7 分批装运和转船应该是允许的。
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8 信用证到期时间和地点应为：2008年12月25日在中国上海到期。 9 请立即修改信用证以便我方能及时安排装运。 10 写信人为 Wang Ming, Sales Manager
公司名称和地址：Shanghai Bicycles Trading Co. Ltd.
260 Qixing Road, Shanghai 201101，China
Shanghai Bicycles Trading Co. Ltd.
260 Qixing Road, Shanghai 201101，China （1分） 7 December 2008 （1分）
Mr. Dave Blank Purchase Manager
London Foreign Trade Co. Ltd. 2891 Park Street, London United Kingdom （1分）
Dear Mr Blank （1分）
Thank you for your L/C No. UK083916, but we regret to say that we have found a number of discrepancies. Please amend the L/C as follows:（2分）
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1. The L/C should be at sight instead of 30 days after sight. （2分）
2. Commission should read 3%, not 5%. （2分）
3. Goods should be insured for 110% of the invoice value, not 130%. （2分）
4. Partial shipments and transshipment should be allowed. （2分）
5. The date and place of expiry should read: 25 October 2008 in Shanghai, China. (2分)
Please adjust the L/C immediately so that we can arrange shipment in time. （2分）
Yours Sincerely（1分）
Wang Ming
Sales Manager（1分）
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