1. Lesson Ten L/C Amendment & Extension

2. Teaching Objectives Through learning this lesson, students are supposed to be able to: 1. Know about L/C amendment and extension. 2. Master the procedure of L/C amendment and extension. 3. Command some useful words and expressions.

3. Revision Translate the following sentences 1. We regret to have to decline your request for D/P terms. Payment by L/C is our usual method of fimancing trade in these traditional goods. 2. For this sample order in the amount of only £45, we suggest that you send us a bank draft so that as soon as we are in receipt of the same we can ship the order by air.

4. Revision 3. Since it takes time to open the L/C while the goods under this order are urgently required to meet the season, may we suggest that you draw on us at sight through your bank and we will honour it on presentation.

5. Group Discussion Questions: 1. Do you think if L/C can be amended? If possible, who has the right? If not, why? 2.Can people extend time of delivery and validity of L/C?

6. Analysis of Sample Letters 1. Find out those expressions on L/C amendment & extension, for instance, we regret to have found that there are certain clauses which do not conform to those of the contract. to extend the time of shipment to the end of October, 20… to extend the validity of the L/C to the 15th November, 20…

7. Analysis of Sample Letters 2. Translate such expressions into Chinese and simulate them to express L/C amendment and extension. 3. Underline important words and expressions in sample letters, e.g. conform to /in conformity with 符合 Your L/C clauses do not conform to those in our Sales Contract. conformity n. 一致, 符合

8. Analysis of Sample Letters establishment n. 设立，开立 e.g establishment of a firm establish vt. 建立, 设立 e.g establish business relations with a firm Please establish the L/C as soon as possible. Our brand has been established in your market. established adj. 已制定的, 确定的

9. Analysis of Sample Letters validity n. 有效期 e.g The validity of an L/C refers to the time of negotiation. valid adj. 有效的 e.g The old price list is valid until 31st December. validate vt. [ 律 ] 使有效, 使生效, 确认, 证实, 验证 e.g You should submit evidence to validate your claim.

10. Useful Sentences & Terms 1.Analyze those useful sentences on P.135, and try to stimulate such expressions. 2. To know about some terms on L/C, for instance, 有追索权信用证 with recourse L/C 无条件信用证 open free credit 无追索权信用证 without recourse L/C

11. Consolidation Try to make a presentation about L/C and its amendment based on group discussion, and then review the procedure of amending L/C together.