Exercises

1.Please translate the following phrases into English.

中小企业　　纳税申报单　　竞争优势　　电子投标系统　　过时的信息

2.Please translate the following phrases into Chinese.

forge global relationships

product promotion

geographical distance

reduce stock level

explore new markets

both retailers and consumers

realize business opportunities

over seas offices and strong holds

for other consumers to bid

3.Please translate the following sentences into Chinese.

（1）Identify ways the Web can help you capitalize on the opportunities that exist in your business.As important as the selling opportunities were to Amazon.coms success，the structure of the supply side of the book business was equally important.

（2）The benefits of electronic commerce also extend to the general welfare of society.Electronic payments of tax refunds，public retirement，and welfare support cost less to issue and arrive securely and quickly when transmitted via the Internet.

（3）Companies are interested in electronic commerce because，quite simply，it can help increase profits.All of the advantages of electronic commerce for business entities in one statement：Electronic commerce can increase sales and decrease costs.

（4）In addition to the technology and software issues，many businesses face cultural and legal impediments to electronic commerce.Some consumers are still afraid to send their credit card numbers over the Internet.