商务英语函电课件耿民主编ISBN 9787566302502PPTUnit 8.ppt

Unit 8 Letters of Insurance保险 8-1 Objectives 目标 1、Getting familiar with the new words and expressions. 2、To have a good understanding of risks and losses. 3、To have a good understanding of insurance clauses. 4、Understanding the guidelines to and main contents of writing letters of insurance. 5、Practice writing a letter of insurance by using words and expressions in the list. 6、Master the writing methods of letters of insurance through doing more exercise. 7、Try their best to write out the letters of insurances. 8-2 Leading in导入 Insurance is a necessary part of foreign trade. Have you ever seen letters of insurance? If you want to write a letter of insurance, what do you think a letter of insurance includes? According to the study of this unit, you will learn how to write letters of insurance. 8-3 Practical Reading 实用阅读 1. Insurance is an important part of foreign trade. In international business, the transportation of the goods from the seller to the buyer is usually over a long distance and has to go through the procedures of loading, unloading, and storing. 2. This process involves various risks which may result in the damage to or loss of the goods, and thus the inconveniences or even financial losses to both the seller and the buyer. For example, cargoes in transit may be damaged due to breakage of packing, fire, etc. 3. To protect the goods against possible losses before goods are shipped, the buyer or the seller usually applies to an insurance company for insurance covering the goods to be transported. 4. Insurance is defined as financial protection against loss or harm. It is an arrangement by which a company gives customers financial protection against loss, damage, and delay in transit. In return, a payment known as a premium is paid by the insured to the insurance company. 5. The insurance company agrees to pay if a specified undesirable event occurs. The result is that the bur