Английский язык: Сборник текстов и упражнений. Бодргина Л.И - 39 стр.

      SELLER: These are in fact the usual periods. It’s pretty normal in this kind
of operation.
      BUYER: When we mentioned speedy delivery we expected you to deliver
the machine in 6 weeks at the latest and to install it 3 weeks after that.
      SELLER: I see what you mean. But that would be difficult. You see we have
a lot of orders to handle at present, and moving just one machine is a major prob-
lem. Look, if I can promise you delivery in 7 weeks, does that help?
      BUYER: I am afraid I cannot agree to that.
      SELLER: Well, you are really asking us for something that is very difficult.
I’ve already offered you 7 weeks. I’ll have to consult with my colleagues and let
you know our reply this week.
      BUYER: I’ve got a proposal .If you deliver the machine in 6 weeks we shall
place another order for the second half of year.
      SELLER: Well, on that basis I suppose we might be able to look at some
kind of arrangement. If fact, if you can promise another order I think we could ac-
cept your terms.
      BUYER: Very good. Let’s consider it settled. I’ll confirm our next order for
the second part of the year in writing tomorrow.
      SELLER: I’m very glad we have come to an agreement.

                                   Vocabulary

course                                       ход, течение
in the course of smth.                       в ходе чего-либо
party                                        сторона, участник
a party to the contract                      сторона контракта
to agree                                     соглашаться
to agree with smb.                           соглашаться с кем-либо
to agree to smth.                            соглашаться на что-либо
I agreed to his plan                         я согласен с его планом
to agree on/upon smth.                       договориться о чем-либо
we agreed on the plan                        мы согласовали план
agreement                                    соглашение
to come to an agreement                      прийти к соглашению
we managed to come                           мы смогли прийти к
to negotiate                                 вести переговоры
negotiation (s)                              переговоры
to stress                                    подчеркивать
urgent                                       срочный
urgently                                     срочно
speedy                                       быстрый, срочный
speedy delivery                              срочная доставка
vital                                        первостепенный
of vital importance                          первостепенной важности
to install                                   устанавливать, монтировать
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