FOCUS 4. Fill in the gaps with one of the following words or word combinations. Use the appropriate tense form.

to quote merchandise to deliver to embody deadline mutually beneficial to comply to be identical ex-works to meet to be available state of affairs to itemize cancellations to respect to confirm replacement to cancel substantial order

1.	However, we would be able to give you a substantial order to make up for these cancellations subject to your discount of 5% from the price.
2.	If we are to meet the delivery dates and to respect the deadline mentioned in your letter you should let us know your decision as quickly as possible.
3.	Most of the goods required are available for sale.
4.	Since we must have this merchandise for the annual fair, please confirm that you will deliver by 30^th September at the latest.
5.	The goods should be delivered by the deadline.
6.	The order will be delivered ex-works by 15^th February at the latest.
7.	This letter of credit will be confirmed by the Bank of Moscow.
8.	We cancel delivery of 5 fixtures out of 15 initially ordered.
9.	We thank you for your offer quoting us prices and indicating the delivery time.
10.	We have itemized the price of the fixtures.
11.	We accept replacement of Model A by Model A1 as we require them urgently.
12.	We also suggest that the contract for this equipment should embody our General Conditions, which are identical with those submitted to you at our last meeting.
13.	We are extremely sorry for this state of affairs and regret that we cannot comply with all your requirements.
14.	We are willing to establish mutually beneficial cooperation with your company.

FOCUS 5. Fill in the gaps with prepositions/particles where
necessary.

1.	We would be pleased to place our order in accordance with the specification of 10^th August subject to your shortening the delivery time at least for/by/to three months.
2.	As we should obtain the goods for the annual fair please deliver them by 30^th September at the latest.
3.	As for the terms of payment proposed by you we consider them to be more favourable than those of other manufacturers.
4.	These conditions are identical with those submitted to you at/during our last meeting.
5.	The delivery should be by the deadline otherwise we will not be able to furnish you with the order.
6.	We have looked into the time required for delivery.
7.	We agree to shorten delivery to 12 weeks and reduce it for/by 2 weeks.
8.	We cannot accelerate delivery due to the pressure of orders.
9.	Taking into account the size of your order payment should be effected out of LC.
10.	Machine-tools Model 2000 designed for semi-finishing operation are out of stock now.
11.	We are extremely sorry for this state of affairs and regret that we cannot meet your requirements.
12.	We suggest you replace the goods with/by those as per the catalogue enclosed with this letter.
13.	In comparison with previous models this one is practically of a new design.
14.	The improved working characteristics resulted in some increase in the price.
15.	We cancel delivery of 5 lots out of 15 initially ordered.
16.	We would be able to place a substantial order with you to make up for the previous cancellation subject to your discount of 3% off/on the net price.
17.	In accordance with the terms of payment we have instructed the bank to open in your name and in your favour an irrevocable LC for the amount of the contract valid till 31^st March.
18.	Our terms of payment are identical with those stated in our last contract with your company.
19.	We should like to have your confirmation that the price will not be increased in case of an advance in the price of raw materials.
20.	If the price is acceptable to you we shall speed up the delivery of the goods.
21.	We are writing to inform you that we have to replace the m.v. Victoriawith/by another motor vessel of the same tonnage.
22.	Unfortunately Model KX-45 you are interested in is out of stock at the moment but we could substitute Model KX-46 for it.

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