商务英语精读句子翻译电子教案
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商务英语翻译第二版电子教案第10单元第二版电子教案第10单元的商务英语翻译教学目标:1.学习与电子商务相关的词汇和短语。
2.就电子商务的规模和发展进行讨论。
3.学习电子商务的优点和缺点。
4.就电子商务对传统实体店的影响进行讨论。
5.学习电子商务的各种业务模式,并与实例进行配对。
6.分析电子商务在不同行业中的应用。
7.学习关于网络安全和消费者保护的词汇和短语。
8.就电子商务的未来趋势进行探讨。
教学准备:1. 教材:商务英语教程(第二版)Unit 10。
2.展示材料:PPT,课件,实例图片等。
3.板书:重点词汇和短语。
教学流程:Step 1:导入1.向学生介绍电子商务的定义,即利用电子通信和数字技术进行商务操作。
2.引入问题:你认为电子商务在现代社会里扮演着怎样的角色?请谈谈你的观点。
Step 2:词汇和短语讲解2.解释这些词汇和短语的意义和用法,并与学生一起进行口头练习。
Step 3:电子商务的规模和发展1.展示有关电子商务的统计数据和数字(例如全球电子商务销售额等)。
2. 讨论电子商务的不同形式和业务模式,例如B2B(Business-to-Business),B2C(Business-to-Consumer)等。
Step 4:电子商务的优点和缺点1.分组讨论:请学生分成小组,讨论电子商务的优点和缺点,并对其进行总结。
2.各组派一名代表汇报他们的讨论结果。
Step 5:电子商务对传统实体店的影响1.讨论电子商务对传统实体店的影响,例如线上销售对线下零售商的冲击。
2.请学生提供实际例子,并分析其影响。
Step 6:电子商务的业务模式和应用1. 展示电子商务的各种业务模式,如C2C(Consumer-to-Consumer),dropshipping,affiliate marketing等。
2.将这些业务模式与实例进行配对,让学生理解它们的应用场景。
Step 7:电子商务在不同行业中的应用1.引导学生探讨电子商务在不同行业中的应用,如零售业,旅游业,金融业等。
The retailer performs many functions. First, he may provide a convenient location. Also, he often guaranteesand services the merchandise he sells. Third, the retaileraids in promoting the product, often through displays and advertising. Fourth, the retailer may finance the customerby extending credit. Further, the retailer performs storagefunction in his outlet, by having goods available.译文:零售商发挥多重作用。
首先,()可提供便利的场地;其次,()对其所经销的商品提供保修和售后服务;第三,()常通过商品展示和广告宣传帮助促销产品;第四,()可通过提供信用贷款帮助顾客筹措资金;最后,()通过供货充足来实施商店的存储功能。
Business file: The magic of the merger业务档案:并购的魔力(1) 1998 was undoubtedly the year of the merger. (2)More companies than ever before joined together in dealsthat totaled $2.25 trillion and created the world’s largest ever bank and the world’s biggest oil company. (3) Facedwith plummeting oil prices, oil giants Exxon and Mobilesought to achieve economies of scale through a $250 billion merger.(1)毫无疑问,1998年可称得上并购之年。
Unit One (1)ContentText: The Nature of BusinessTeaching Aim1. Learn something about basic concept of business.2. Talk something about business.Important Pointsprehend the meaning of the article.2. Get familiar with the key words or phrases:Production生产, manufacture大量制造, service, 服务merchandise买卖, trade贸易, land土地, labor劳动, capital资本, distribute分发,entrepreneurship企业家素质, accomplish完成, perform表演,实行,go bankrupt破产, creditor债权人, venture(有风险的)工作项目,profit利润;relate---to/with将---联系起来, be extracted---from从---中提取,be responsible for对---负责, make---of value使某物更有价值,look for寻找,decide on做出决定,up to 直到,refer to, 提到,涉及,pay for为---而付钱, distribute---to/among在---中分发,分销,分配。
. Difficult Points1.Talk about some words, phrases or expressions about business;2.There are many new words in the text;3.Translate some difficult sentences of the text.Teaching Methods1. Discussing some terms about business;2. Repeating and translating the new words;3. Explaining the text and making some examples.Teacher’ Book Page2---7; Page 24.Procedure1. Warm-up;2. The first part (Paragraph 1—6 ) of the text: new words---text---questions;3. The second part (Paragraph 7—9 ) of the text: new words--- text---questions;4. Sum up and order homework.Homework1. On Exercise-Book: Copy some new words about one page tidily;2. Read the new words correctly and read the text repeatedly;3. Do the exercises: No. II.1---5 and No. III.1---10, on Page 8-10, Textbook. Time 90 minutesPart One: 15 minutesPage 2: Warming-up1.Work with your group and think out as many words, phrases or expressionsas possible about business.(Teacher’s Book: Page 24)People or Organizations Engaged in Business:Company, firm, enterprise, joint-venture, corporation, individual company, collective factory, private company, conglomerate集团企业,manager, merchant, salesman, businessman;Places to Conduct Business Activities:Market, department store, supermarket, stock exchange, hotel, restaurant, bank;Other Terms Frequently Used in Business Operation:Sell, buy, goods, order, profit, interest, invoice, check, bill, consumer, customer2. Pairwork:1) Are you interested in business? Why or not?2) What activities do you think can be labeled as business activities?3) Have you ever been involved in any business activities before?4) What do you think is important for success in today’s business world?(Teacher’s Book: Page 24)Good management, adequate planning, sufficient financial resources, healthy cash flow, controlled spending and the ability to collect money owing, effective marketing, a good product and service.Part Two: 15 minutesPage 5: New words No.1-17 to the first 6 paragraphs of the Text1. Divide the words in two groups: No.1-10; No.11-17;2. Lead the students to spell the words one by one;3. Repeat the words and play translating game;4. Mark the words in the three paragraphs and recognize them.Part Three: 30 minutesPage 2: Translate and understand the first 6 paragraphs of the Text1.Read the first 6 paragraphs silently and pay attention to the difficult points;2.Translate each sentence into Chinese and mark some language points:3. Review by reading each paragraph twice;4. Review by asking some questions: some from No. I, Page 81) What does “business” mean in the text?The key comes from Paragraph 1:It means the human activity related to material things. It’s necessary for civilization. And it is found in all societies, even the simplest ones. It’s the activity of producing and distributing goods and services.2) What are the four basic factors of production?The key comes from Paragraph 2:They are land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship.3) What does the term “land” in this text refer?The key comes from Paragraph 3:Here, the term land is used most general way. It refers not only to a piece of real estate where we might build a factory, but it also means all the raw materials used for production.Some materials are on the earth’s surface, and some are under the surface. And some raw materials may be extracted from the air. All of the raw materials for production comes from the land, the air, and the oceans.4) What does the term “labor” refer to in this passage?The key comes from Paragraph 4:It refers to the use of mental or physical work to produce goods. Most labor changes raw materials into finished products and then distributes these to buyers.5) What is the general meaning of “capital” in everyday language?The key comes from Paragraph 6:It means several things. The most general meaning is wealth or money.6)What does the term “capital” refer to according to this passage?The key comes from Paragraph 6:But it also refers to the equipment that money purchases. It’s all the things that workers use in production and distribution. It refers anything that helps to produce and distribute goods.5. Read the first 6 paragraphs together to review.Part Four: 10 minutesPage 6: New words No.18-32 to the rest 3 paragraphs of the Text1. Divide the words in two groups: No.18-28; No.29-32 with the 9 phrases;2. Lead the students to spell the words one by one;3. Repeat the words and play translating game;4. Mark the words in the paragraphs and recognize them.Part Five: 15 minutesPage 3: Translate and understand the rest three paragraphs of the Text1.Read the paragraphs silently one by one and know what are your difficultpoints;2.Translate each sentence into Chinese and mark some language points:3. Review by reading each paragraph twice:4. Review by asking some questions from No. 1, Page 8Questions:7)What is called entrepreneurship?The key comes from Paragraph 7:Putting together land, labor, and capital to make something of value, is called entrepreneurship8)What responsibilities should an entrepreneur take?The key comes from Paragraph 7:The entrepreneur is the person responsible for controlling and directing the other three factors. He is the leader, and the employees follow his direction.9)What kind of problems will a company cause to people when it goes bankrupt?The key comes from Paragraph 9:It means the company becomes unable to pay its debt, it causes problems for many people. It’s hard for the employees who have to seek work elsewhere; the customers must look for another place to buy the products;creditors usually lose some money to the company. But the entrepreneur takes the biggest risk if the business succeeds or fails. He must pay them up to the limit of his ability to pay.10) When will the entrepreneur make a profit and when will he suffer a loss?The key comes from Paragraph 9:If he is skillful and lucky, the money he receives from his business venturewill pay for the land, labor, and capital and there will still be extra money remaining for him. This extra money is the profit. If the money he receives from the business venture is not enough to pay all of the costs, the difference is the loss.5. Read the rest 3 paragraphs together to review.Part Six: 5 minutes1. Sum up the general meaning of the text and review the new words by reading;2. Order homework:1) On Exercise-Book: Copy some new words about one page tidily;2) Read the new words correctly and read the text repeatedly;3) Do the exercises: No. II.1---5 and No. III.1---10, on Page 8-10, Textbook.Unit One (2)Content1.Review the new words and the text, The Nature of Business;2.Do some exercises about the text;3.Self-learning.Teaching Aim1.Read the text and stress on recognizing the new words to review what learntlast class;2.Do the items to review the new words and enlarge students’ vocabulary. Important Points1.Review the text by reading;2. Do exercises to study some key words or phrases exactly.Difficult Points1.Textbook: V.1---10, Page 10---11; Translating sentences2.Textbook: VII. Page 12; Making up sentencesTeaching Methods1.Reading and repeating the new words and text;2.Discussing the items and translate the sentences;3.Self-learning and competing.Teacher’ Book Page8---12; Page24—26.Procedure1.Review new words by translating games ;2.Review the text by reading;3.Do exercises by discussion;4.Self-learn and do some items about grammar;5.Sum up and order homework.Homework1. On Exercise-Book: Copy some new words about one page tidily;2. On Exercise-Book: Rewrite the sentences of VI. 1—6, Page 11;3. Read the text fluently;4. Self-learn more about the texts.Time 90 minutesPart one: 35 minutesTextbook: Page 5--7Review new words by translating games:1.Lead reading the words in three groups;2.Play Translating Game step by step;3.Recognize or translate words quickly;4.Read all words together.Part Two: 10 minutesTextbook: Page 2---5:Review the text by reading.1.Read the text by two parts;2.Self-- reading twice.Part Three: 40 minutesDo some exercises on Page 8---12 by translating and discussing:(Key on Page 24---162, Teacher’s Book:)II.1—5; Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.III.1---9; Complete the following statements with words or expressions you have learned in the text.IV. 1---15; Give the English words for the meanings provided.V. 1---10; Put the following expressions from the text in the blanks to complete the sentences. Make changes where necessary.VI. 1---6; Rewrite the following sentences and replace the underlined parts with appropriate words or phrases from the text.VII. 1---5. Word Study: For each of the following clues, use the given prompts to produce sentences in the same way as is shown in the model.Part Four: 5 minutesSum up and order homework:1. On Exercise-Book: Copy some new words about one page tidily;2. On Exercise-Book: Rewrite the sentences of VI. 1—6, Page 11;3. Read the text fluently;4. Self-learn more about the texts.Unit One (3)ContentExtended Activities: B, C, DTeaching Aim1.B: Practice meeting people and saying Good-bye;2.C: Practice reading timetable;3.D: Enlarge vocabulary.Important Points1.Item B: Practice meeting people and saying Good-bye;2.Item C: Practice reading timetable.Difficult Points1.Oral exercises to complete the dialogues;plete the table with departure or arrival time;3.Answer questions to finish the items.Teaching Methods1.Practice meeting people and saying Good-bye by translating Chinese intoEnglish;2.Discuss and complete the dialogues;3.Self-learn and check together;Teacher’ Book Page26---28Procedure1.Review the new words on Page 5---7 by reading;2.Learn how to greet and say Good-bye by Translating;3.Practice reading timetable by self-learning;4.Get familiar with some names of the world-famous companies ;5.Learn more by oneself.6.Sum up and give homework.Homework1. On Exercise-Book: Copy some new words about one page tidily;2. On Exercise-Book: Copy dialogues of I, II of C;3. Review and read the unit fluently;4. Self-learn more or read E and F.Time 90 minutesPart One: 15 minutesReview the new words on Page 5---7 by reading.Part Two: 20 minutesLearn to greet and say good-bye by Translating:Textbook: B, Page 22---241.Read the examples;2.Translate the sentences into Chinese;3.Translate some Chinese sentences into English orally;plete and read the items:I.1---4II.1---4jPart Three: 20 minutesPractice reading timetable by self-learning:Textbook: C, Page 25---271.Self-learn and do the items I. and II. I—4 orally;2.Translate the menu into Chinese;3.Check the key.Part Four: 20 minutesGet familiar with some names of the famous companies in the world: Textbook: D, Page 26---271.Read by oneself;2.Discuss and check;3.Read the words with the keys.1.—1通用汽车公司2.---7戴姆勒-克莱斯勒公司德3.—2福特汽车公司美4.—12 沃尔玛百货公司美5.---11三井公司日6.---6 伊藤忠商社日7.---18三菱公司日8.---3埃克森公司美9.---4通用电器公司美10.---5丰田汽车公司日11.—14皇家荷兰壳牌集团英/荷12.---17丸红公司日13.---8住友公司日14.---20国际商用机器公司美15.---15AXA公司法16.---13花旗集团美17.---9大众汽车公司德18.---16日本电报电话公司日19.---10 BP阿莫科公司英20.—19日胜公司日Part Five: 10 minutesLearn more by oneself.Part Six: 5 minutesSum up and give homework.1. On Exercise-Book: Copy some new words about one page tidily;2. On Exercise-Book: Copy dialogues of I, II of B;3. Review and read the unit fluently;4. Self-learn more or read E and F.Unit Two (1)ContentText: Marketing and PromotionTeaching Aim1. Learn something about basic concept of marketing;2. Talk something about marketing research, trade fair, launching a new product or advertising campaign.Important Points1. Comprehend the meaning of the text.2. Get familiar with the key words or phrases:Market potential市场潜力, feasibility可行性, feasible/ viable可行的, assess评估,stand摊位, trade fair商品交易会、贸易展销会, exhibit展览, sample样品, prospective customer潜在的顾客, publicity宣传, representative代表,brochure小册子, booklet册子, catalogue目录, press conference新闻发布会,promote提升、推销、促进, range系, model型, display展示, campaign 活动,launch推出, order订单、下订单delivery递送、运送, replacement替换物,spare part备用零件, after-sales service售后服务, component零部件,service (v.) 保养、维修, machinery机器(总称), client委托人;In other words也就是说, hand out分发, make up形成、构成, for short简称,be known as通称为; maintain维持、保养, project工程、项目, fit适合. Difficult Points1.Answer the questions about marketing and promoting orally;2.There are many new words in the text;3.Translate some difficult sentences of the text into English or Chinese. Teaching Methods1. Discussing and summarizing some questions about the text to understand well;2. Repeating and translating the new words to memorize the words;3. Explaining the difficult words or sentences and making some examples. Teacher’ Book Page31---40.Procedure1. Warm-up;2. The first part ( Paragraph 1—2 ) of the text: new words---text---questions;3. The second part ( Paragraph 3—4 ) of the text: new words--- text---questions;4. Sum up and assign homework.Homework.1. On Exercise-Book: Copy some new words about one page tidily;2. Read the new words correctly and read the text fluently;3. Do the exercises: No. II.1---5 and No. III.1---10, on Page 36-37, Textbook. Time 90 minutesPart One: 15 minutesPage 30: Warming-up1.Work with your partner and list things customers may consider when theymake a purchase.(Teacher’s Book: Page 58)Brand, price, color, style, size, type, package, usage, fashion, modern, date, company, address, performance, reputation, pollution, taste, smell, shape, materials, quality, after-sales service, attitude, user-friendliness, environment-friendliness, reliability, comfortable, convenient, portable, sexy, beautiful,…品牌,价格,颜色,样式,大小,类型,包装,使用,时尚,现代,日期,公司,地址,业绩,信誉,污染,味道,气味,形状,材料,质量,售后服务,态度,方便用户,环境友好性,可靠性,舒适,方便,轻便,性感,美丽,…2. Pairwork:1) How do you usually get to know a new product or service?2) What practices are commonly used to promote a product or service?3) Are you fond of buying promoted products? Why or why not?4) How do you see promotional activities prevailing in today’s business world?(Teacher’s Book: Page 31)Modern marketing can direct the flow of goods and services from products to consumers. The satisfaction of particular customer needs wasessential for success. Essentially, the marketing concept focuses all the activities of the organization on satisfying customer needs by integrating these activities with marketing to accomplish the organization’s long-range objectives.现代营销可以引导从产品到消费者的商品和服务的流通。
Unit OneThe Nature of Busines sReading I1.Brainstorming: Work with your group and think out as many words, phrases orexpressions as possible about business.2.What do you think is important for success in today’s business world?☐good management☐adequate planning☐sufficient financial resources☐healthy cash flow☐controlled spending and the ability to collect money owing☐effective marketing☐ a good product and service3. Give the English words or phrases for the meaning provided.1.distribute to separate (sth) into parts and give a share to eachperson2.accomplish to succeed in doing3.manufacture to make goods on a large scale4.conduct to do; to carry on (business)5.bankrupt not having enough money to pay debts6.secure to make sure of getting (sth)7.purchase to buy and sell (goods)8.capital money used in business9.finance to work in the business of providing money10.profit financial gain11.initiate to put into operation12.share the part belong to or owed to a particular person13.data information collected for examination and consideration14.extract to take or get (sth) out15.process to perform operation on (sth) in computerdecide on4. Rewrite the following sentences and replace the italicized words withappropriate words or phrases from the text.1.Some raw materials may be extracted from the air.2.To conduct business successfully involves a lot of factors.3.The entrepreneur should bear all the risks of the business.4.This letter relates to the sale of the house.5.If the company goes bankrupt, many people will lose their jobs.6.He failed to secure the top job with the bank.5.Word StudyFor each of the following clues, use the given prompts to produce sentences in the same way as is shown in the model.1.a.They will go ahead with their plans, even at the risk of offending the localpeople.b.Anyone travelling without a passport runs the risk of being arrested.c.The businessman is crazy to risk his money on an investment like that.2.a.The mayor will perform the opening ceremony for the International MovieFestival.b.Every decent person should know that one should always perform whatone promises.c.The n ews said that the company’s performance was disappointing last year.3.a.The shopkeeper said he would replace the radio set if we were notsatisfied.b.George has replaced Edward as captain of the team.c.We must find a replacement for Sue while she is away on holiday.4. .a.The climbers had reached the limit of their endurance.b.The parents asked their kids to keep spending within limits.c.The government plans to limit land development in order to preserve theenvironment.5.a.You must accept your share of responsibility for the failure of the firm.b.Their supreme desire is to be together –to share each’s other emotions,and fancies, and dreams.c.We still have the largest market share, but the competition is growing fast.Post-readingTop 10 Checklist for Start-upsAre you ready to start a business? Know what you want and understand what will be involved, including the personal sacrifices. Be willing to devote longhours to your endeavor.☐Have you done your homework? Conduct research to ensure there is a need for your product or service. Be sure market conditions can support yourbusiness. Talk with friends, family, and advisers to obtain businessinformation. Government agencies, trade associations and other organizationsoffer services and programs to help get businesses started.☐How will you utilize your skills and compensate for your weaknesses?Evaluate your personal qualities and skills. Use your talents and recognizethe areas you need help with.☐What form will your business take? Decide on a structure —incorporation, partnership or sole proprietorship.☐How will you promote and market your business? Just how are you going to distinguish yourself from the competition?☐What is your pricing strategy? What does the price say about your product (and its quality versus the competition)? Think about what you will chargepeople for your product / service. Estimate your break-even point andrevenues.☐Have you prepared a detailed business plan? It is imperative.☐What funding sources will fuel your enterprise?Secure sufficient financial resources for start-up and operations.☐Where will you locate? Pick a business location that makes sense for you and your customers.☐How will your business operate on a daily basis? How will you deliver your product or service and manage your business? Figure out what you will needfor the day-to-day smooth functioning of your business.Reading IIDictationBusiness includes the activities of all commercial producers of goods and services. These producers range from small shops owned by one person to huge organizations owned by thousands of stockholders who have shares in the companies. The word business may refer to producers of the same product or service, such as the clothing business or the insurance business. An individual enterprise may also be called a business.Translation1.The crew of an airliner should be responsible for the safety of all the passengers.2.Please distribute these English newspapers and magazines to every subscriber as soon as possible.3.The college has decided on a lecture series and business English majors must be present.4.For additional explanation, please refer to page 58 of the teacher’s reference book.5.Most people will be interested in what relates to themselves.6.Recently, more and more people have gone into business.7.A businessman who sells goods in bulk is called a wholesaler.8.It’s reported that nowadays wages are still one step ahead of prices.below./ i: / : s ee, sh e/ I /: i s, Al i ce, secr e tar y, th i s, off i ce, sh e, l i sten, man a ger, h i s/ e /: s e cretary, w e ll, tw e lve/ < /: th a t, m a n, A liceComplete the following dialogues1)Tim: Hi!Dan: Hi, Tim!Tim: How are you?Dan: Not bad.2)You see a friend on the bus.John: Hi, Jane!Jane: Hi, John.John: What's happening?Jane: Nothing much.3)Two classmates greet each other on the school campus.Rita: Hi, Mark! How are you doing?Mark: Not so good. I’ve got a bad cold.Rita: Yeah, a lot of people have colds. It's this crazy weather — cold one minute and hot the next.4)In an officeSecretary: Good morning, Mr. Edwards.Mr. Edwards: Good morning, Mary. How are you?Secretary: Fine, thank you.2. Saying good-byeComplete the following dialogues.1)Two classmates have just met for the first time and are ending their conversation. Bob: Well I’ve got to go. I have a class at ni ne. Nice to meet you.Ted: You, too. See you later.Bob: Yeah. See you around.2)Two roommates are getting ready to leave the house in the morning.Jeff: It’s already nine. I’ve got to hurry.Brad: Me, too. See you to night.Jeff: So long.3)A student is talking to his academic advisor.David: I really should leave for class now. Thank you very much for your help. Ms. Williams: You're welcome, David. Have a good time. Good-bye.David: The same to you. Good-bye.4)A student meets one of her former teachers in a bookstore. After they chat a while, they say good bye.Rebecca: It was so good to see you again, Mrs. White.Mrs. White: I hope so, too. Have a good day.Rebecca: The same to you. Good-bye.Mrs. White: Bye.1. GENERAL MOTORS2. DAIMLERCHRYSLER3. FORD MOTOR4. WAL-MART STORES5. MITSUI6. ITOCHU7. MITSUBISHI8. EXXON9. GENERAL ELECTRIC10. TOYOTA MOTOR 1. 通用汽车公司(美国)7. 戴姆勒-克莱斯勒公司(德国)2. 福特汽车公司(美国)12.沃尔-马特百货公司(美国)11. 三井公司(日本)6. 伊腾忠商社(日本)18. 三菱公司(日本)3. 埃克森公司(美国)4. 通用电气公司(美国)5. 丰田汽车公司(日本)11. ROYAL DUTCH/SHELL GROUP12. MARUBENI13. SUMIOMO14. INTL. BUSINESS MACHINES15. AXA16. CITIGROUP17. VOLKSWAGEN18. NIPPON TELEGRAPH & TELEPHONE19. BP AMOCO20. NISSHO IWAI 14. 皇家荷兰壳牌集团(英/荷)17. 丸红公司(日本)8. 住友公司(日本)20. 国际商用机器公司(美国)15. AXA 公司(法国)13. 花旗集团(美国)9. 大众汽车公司(德国)16. 日本电报电话公司(日本)10. BP 阿莫科公司(英国)19. 日胜公司(日本)Unit 2 MarketingReading I Marketing and Promotion1.Brainstorming: Work with your partner and list things customers may consider2.Give the English words or phrases for the meaning provided1. client a person with whom business is done or a person who pays fora service2. promote to increase the sales (of a new product ) by publicity or by asales campaign or TV commercials or free gifts3. catalogue a list of places, names, objects, goods, etc.4. delivery the act of taking or giving something to someone, or the thingstaken or given5. market a building, square or open place where peoplemeet to buy and sell goods6. launch to put (a new product) on the market (usually spending moneyon advertising it)7. company an organization made up of people who work together forpurpose of business or trade8. range a set of different objects of the same kind9. after-sales service service of a machine carried out by the seller for the buyer10. campaign a series of planned activities with a particular commercial aim 4.Word Study1.Prompt: his / role / maintain (v.) / fleet / vans / ready / respond / emergencyModel: His role is to maintain the fleet of vans, ready to respond in any emergency.a. A lot depends on building and maintaining a good relationship with yourcustomers.b.Engineers are carrying out essential maintenance work on the main line toLondon.c.Critics maintain that these reforms will lead to a decline in educationalstandards.2.Prompt: government / launch / massive / anti-illiteracy / campaignModel: The government has launched a massive anti-illiteracy campaign.a.After two failures, NASA(National Aeronautics and Space Administration)will try to launch a new space shuttle again on Sunday.b.Modifying current equipment enables them to improve the quality whilethe product is being launched and its success evaluated.c.Encouraged by its success, the company launched an ambitious plan aimedat increasing the profit by 58 percent a year.3.Prompt: scheme / extend / successful / pilot projectModel: The scheme will be extended after a successful pilot project.a.The message conveyed by the leadership was that the Three Gorges projectwill be carried out in two phases.b.The local government will help fund this project, which includes thebuilding of 150 day-care centers.c.Every student should try to project his/her mind into the future and imaginewhat life will be like then.4.Prompt: window / door / all / fit (v.) / security lockModel: The windows and doors are all fitted with security locks.a.The pants were a little tight at first, but after I wore them a few times, theyfit like a glove.b.We've got a match next month, so we've got to keep ourselves reasonablyfit.c.Looking at her resume, she should be fit for the sales job perfectly.5.Prompt: company / Darlington / launch / latest / range / electrical goods.Model: A company from Darlington has just launched its latest range ofelectrical goods.a.After examination the doctor told me that my blood pressure's well withinthe normal rangeb.It is common sense that in a company only a fairly narrow range of peopleis responsible for key decisions.c.The temperatures in your kitchen and around your picnic table range from28 to 33 degrees.Reading IIText B1.What is the great significance of keeping demand and supply in balance?If demand and supply are not in balance, there are two possible situations:a.If demand exceeds supply at a given price, that is, the suppliers supply moregoods than what the buyers want to buy, there is surplus of the goods, then the suppliers have to reduce their price in order to sell all their products, the result is that thy will definitely lose money. Buyers will benefit from the low price, since they don’t have to pay so much money.b.If supply exceeds demand at a given price, that is, the suppliers supply lessgoods than what the buyers want to buy, there is shortage of the goods, then the buyers often raise their price, they often benefit from it, while the buyer often have to more money than they pay in normal time.2.How will the falling prices of certain goods affect the products as well as theconsumers?For the producers, they will lose money. In order to maximize their profit, they often reduce the cost of their products. If so, the quality can not be alwaysguaranteed. That is why there are so many counterfeits and fakes.For the buyers, they will not necessarily pay so much money. However, if the quality of the products that they consume can not be guaranteed, they will suffer undoubtedly.3.What are the major functions of a market as far as demand and supply areconcerned?a. A market is an exchange process between buyers and sellers. How much ofwhat a product a company offers for sales and who buys it depends on the laws of demand and supply, that is, a market is governed by the laws of demand and supply.b.In the market for any product, the laws of demand and supply interact to setmarket or equilibrium price and quantity on which buyers and sellers agree.c.Buyers will purchase more as the price increases. The laws of demand andsupply interact to create an equilibrium price and quantity. All businesses must constantly try to find the right combination of price and quantity supplied to maximize its profits.panies try to supply the quantity and selection of goods that will earnthem the largest profits.DictationWe have 3,600 employees worldwide and sales of $ 3,716million. We manufacture nearly 20,000 cars, 3,500 trucks, 888 buses, and thousands of industrial engines.Our position as a major international group in 24 European countries and 15 Asian countries is the result of quality, safety and caring for people and the environment. Translation1.The general manager handed out the important documents to the department managers.2.Cheating customers and evading taxes made up their business policy in those days.3.Mathematics can be called maths or math for short in English.4.This city is known as the dragon head of the economic cooperative zone.5.Although the couple agreed on the price of the furniture they wanted to buy, they disagreed about the style.6.I bought a notebook computer last month but only at a price.7.The parents work hard to pay for their children’s tuition.8.Your dishonesty was the reason why I had to break off our relationship in the end.9.His uncle chose to settle in the countryside rather than in the city.1.NIPPON LIFE INSURANCE2.SIEMENS3.ALLIANZ 15.日本人寿保险公司(日本)13.西门子公司(德国)17.安联保险(德国)4. HITACHI5. U.S. POSTAL SERVICE6. MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL7. PHILIP MORRIS8. ING GROUP9. BOEING 10. AT & T 11. SONY 12. MTRO13. NISSAN MOTOR14. FIAT15. BANK OF AMERICA CORP.16. NESTLE17. CREDIT SUISSE18. HONDA MOTOR19. ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI20. MOBIL20.日立公司 ( 日本 )19.美国邮政服务公司 ( 美国 ) 18.松下电器产业公司 ( 日本 ) 16.菲利普-莫里斯公司 ( 美国 ) 14.ING 集团公司 ( 荷兰 ) 12.波音公司 ( 美国 ) 11.美国电报电话公司 ( 美国 ) 6. 索尼公司 ( 日本 ) 7. 城市持股公司 ( 德国 ) 3. 日产汽车公司 ( 日本 ) 1. 菲亚特公司 ( 意大利 ) 5. 美洲银行公司 ( 美国 ) 8. 雀巢公司( 瑞士) 2. 瑞士信贷公司 ( 瑞士) 4. 本田汽车公司 ( 日本 ) 10. 通用保险股份公司 ( 意大利 ) 9. 美孚石油公司 ( 美国 )Unit 3 CareerReading I The Modern Servant-Nanny2. Give the English words for the meaning providedanize to make the necessary arrangements forplain to say that one is not satisfied, unhappy3.disappointed sad or dissatisfied4.apply to make a formal request5.phase a stage in a process of change6.row loud noise; noisy argument7.including having as a part8.delicious pleasant; good to eat9.adore to love deeply and respect highly10.fantastic excellent; marvelous11.proud feeling or showing pride12. fashionable following a style that is currently popular3. Word Study1. a. Many young females adore visiting fashion shows.b. Most of the indigenous tribes on the island adorn her as a goddess.c. Girls and boys adore this film for its eye-catching special effects.2. a. He accepted the task without realizing the risk he was taking.b. She spoke English so well that I never realized she was German.c. She realized her ambition of becoming an actress after ceaseless efforts.3. a. He seated himself in the boat and began rowing towards the harbor’s mouth.b. He’s always having a row with his wife about trifles.c. We stood in rows to receive our certificates from the headmaster.4. a. The mood of the meeting turned solemn when the problem becameknown.b. I waited so long for my turn to see the doctor that I missed my train.c. Many countries are starting to turn their attention to new forms of energy.5. a. He’s spent most of his life working for the same company.b. The minister was looking forward to spending more time with his family.c. They are only able to spend money on basic necessity.Reading II The GardenerDictationI know that times have changed, but I was brought up with a nanny and a cook to look after me, and I never went near the kitchen. I was taken aback at first when my son announced that he wanted to be a cook. His grandfather still hasn’t got over it, but his mother and I are happy that he is doing something he enjoys. Nowadays anyone with a job that they enjoy is very lucky.Translation1.The new secretary of the general manager got on very well with the staff of thecompany.2.The child dreams of becoming an entrepreneur when he grows up.3. A businessman will have to go through many difficulties and severe tests beforehe succeeds.4.If you want to apply for a job with a company, you need to write a letter ofapplication first.5.Victor had to drop out in his junior year when he developed lung trouble.6.The budget report of the financial department turned out to be impractical.7.If you want to market your product, it’s very necessary to spend much time doingmarket research.8.He gave up his job and set up a clothing factory to earn more money.9.He made a decision that the vice-president should be in charge of the company’sbusiness when he was away.10.We should not only be bold, but also be cautious in trading.11. Mary fell out with some of her colleagues and decided to look for a new job.12.I was completely taken aback by his aggressive and unreasonable attitude.1) Tim: I think it’s about time we got going. Thank you very much for a wonderful evening.John & his wife: It’s a pleasure. We’re very glad you enjoyed it.2) Cathy: I can never thank you enough for what you’ve done for me, Tom.Tom: It’s nothing. Glad to be of help.3) Mary: Hi, Susan. I've got two tickets for tonight’s rock’n’roll concert. Would you like to come with me?Susan: Wonderful! Much appreciated.Mary: Don’t mention it. I know it’s your favorite.4) Mr. White: I have to leave a bit early today. My wife calls to say my little daughter isn’t feeling well.Miss Gray: Oh, no! Is it serious?Mr. White: I don’t know. My wife says she has a stomachache, and she’s crying all day. I’ll have to go home now.Miss Gray: Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that. I’ll type all these letters for you. Don’t worry about them.Mr. White: I’m much obliged to you.Miss Gray: Forget it. I’m sure you would have done the same in my position.conference hall needs to be decorated. Whom should you get in touch with? Why and how? Which way do you think is more convenient?Sandy VincentBecause he is an art director.By phone at 081-743-5892 or by fax at 081-743-6351.Phoning is more convenient, for it can reach the very person you want.immediately and more directly.2.Suppose a company plans to purchase one PBX (private branch exchange专用小交换机), which firm do you need to contact? What’s the full address of the firm?What’s its fax number?TELECON.23 via Roma, Torino, Italy.Fax: 11 657 29433.If your factory manager asks you to buy some tool boxes, whom should you turnfor help? What are his surname and first name? In which department is he working? What particular business is he in charge of? What’s his nationality?Brian Conroy.His surname is Conroy and his first name is Brian.He’s working in the International Sales Department.Hardware.He’s American.4. A boss wants to cut down on cost, for he learns from the annual report sent by thefinancial department that its company’s IDD charges are too high. He heard that using IP card would save at least 60% charges. So he asks his employees to come up with a good solution. If you work for the company, what will you do?Which of the three men in the cards should you advise him to contact? What’s the position of the man in his work place? What is the number to ring?I’d advise him to contact Michael Martin. Because he works for INFO TEC, which will provides him with useful information.Chief Information Official.Office: (513) 529-6672; Home: (513) 529-24175.If the executive manager asks you to renew his company’s out-of-date software,say Windows 97, what will you do? What does he do for a living? Which company does he work for?I’ll contact SHINICHI SUZUKI.He is a software engineer.IMPEX IMP. & EXP. LTD.6. A department store wants to purchase a large number of cosmetics during theChristmas season. Suppose you are in charge of the cosmetics counter, which person will you contact? What’s his job? If he is not at office, how will you reach him?John HalleySalesman.By sending an E-mail to him.1.businessman 15. 商人2.presenter 1. 节目主持人3.writer 21. 作家4.real-estate agent 13. 房地产经纪人5.journalist 9. 记者6.stockbroker 6. 股票(或证券)经纪人7.fashion designer 26. 时装设计师8.air hostess 3. 空姐9.operator 4. 话务员10.chef 5. 厨师11.accountant 8. 会计师12.artist 18. 艺术家13.engineer 30. 工程师14.fire fighter 11. 消防队员15.taxi-driver 23. 出租车司机16.cashier 2. 出纳员17.athlete 10. 运动员18.clerk 25. 职员19.architect 29. 建筑师20.judge 22. 法官21.sales representative 12. 销售代表22.diplomat 19. 外交家23.technician 16. 技术员24.servant 7. 公务员25.sailor 17. 海员26.professor 27. 教授27.hairdresser 14. 美容师.28.musician 28. 音乐家29.photographer 24. 摄影师30. guide 20. 导游Unit 4 Jobs and OccupationsReading I Personal Progress and Job-hoppingBrainstorming:6. For each of the following clues, use the given prompts to produce sentences inthe same way as is shown in the model.1.Prompt: good / manager / try / involve (v.) / everyone / decision-making /processModel: A good manager will try to involve everyone in the decision-makingprocess.a.Running your own business usually involves working long hours.b.The department store ensures that every situation be solved quickly andeasily, with minimal customer involvement.c.On-the-job training will involve the manager in learning about managinga local bureau.2.Prompt: not / content (adj.) / new / car / Selina / want / bike / trips / citycentreModel: Not content with her new car, Selina now wants a bike for trips into the city centre.a.He rarely talked about his own work, and was content to listen to theexperiences of others.b.After each group guesses the contents of a box, the teacher opens it andshows the contents.c.The new contents pages provide the details of a project to increase thequantity and range of information.3.Prompt: understanding / human / genetics / advance (v.) considerably / tenyearsModel: Our understanding of human genetics has advanced considerably over the last ten years.a.Advances in medical science may make it possible for people to live for150 years.b.I had advanced through the ranks and held a responsiblemiddle-management position.c.Admission is free to all ticket holders and there is no need to book inadvance.4.Prompt: we / give / you / reasonable / time / prepare / present (v.) /proposalsModel: We shall give you reasonable time to prepare and present your proposals.a.The book details the history of France from the Renaissance to thepresent.b.We have been presented with a number of plans and will give carefulconsideration to all of them.c.When Jim arrived home from work, Della told him what she had done tobuy his birthday present.5.Prompt: admit / subordinates (下级) / have to / initiative (n.) /upgrade / skillsModel: Admittedly, these subordinates had to show some personal initiative to upgrade their skills.a.Everyone was standing around in silence, so I took the initiative and triedto explain why we had come.b.Instead of standing there helplessly until the end of the performance,seize the initiative and act quickly.c.Faced with serious environmental pollution, a large number of companieshave initiated recycling programs.Reading II Branson’s New Route to More JobsDictationA working dayI get up at five and start the day with a cup of tea, but I rarely have breakfast. I just don’t feel hungry in the morning. I usually get to the office at about half past seven. During the day I speak to many people on the telephone and meet them as well.I always have lunch with colle agues, but we don’t just talk about work. On a normal day I work until about 7 p.m. Then I go home to have dinner. In an average week I have two or three business dinner appointments with clients, staff and managers. I go to bed at eleven or twelve o’clock and so I get five or six hours sleep.Special use1.2.How a company fills a job vacancyThe company usually advertises the (1)job vacancy in a newspaper. The (2) advertisement usually gives the (3) job title and a description of the (4) job requirements. It sometimes gives the (5) salary and describes the (6) working conditions and (7)career prospects as well.The applicant usually sends in a letter of (8) application and a curriculum vitae or (9) CV, which gives (10) personal details and lists qualifications and (11) experience. The company then makes a (12) short list of the most suitable candidates and invites them for an (13) interview. The company then chooses the best (14) candidate and makes an (15) appointment.3Translation1. Since he came to work in the company after graduation from college, he has gotahead fast in his job.2. The change of supply and demand leads to the fluctuation of the rate ofexchange.3. By and large, if nobody troubles to buy our product or service, our business willhave to be closed down.4. Everything went on as usual in the stock market as if nothing had happened.5. Thefactory has brought in advanced technology and equipment to increase itsproduction.6. He paced / walked back and forth in his room, thinking over the plan.7. We should take full advantage of good opportunities to earn more foreigncurrency for our country.8. Mary’s father has got a good job, so they are better off now.9. Internet enables us to live and work more conveniently.10. We were disappointed that there were only inferior goods on offer.。
U1 1. 飞机乘务员应对所有旅客的安全负责。
be responsible forThe crew of an airliner should be responsible for the safety of all the passengers.2. 请尽快把这些英文报纸和杂志分送给每位订阅者。
distribute toPlease distribute these English newspapers and magazines to every subscriber as soon as possible.3. 学院决定举办系列讲座,商务英语专业的学生必须出席。
decide onThe college has decided on a lecture series and Business English majors must be present.4. 若需进一步的补充解释,请参阅教师参考书第58页。
refer toFor additional explanation, please refer to page 58 of the teacher’s reference book. 5. 大多数人都会关注与自己有关的事。
relate toMost people will be interested in what relates to themselves.6. 最近,下海经商的人越来越多。
go into businessRecently, more and more people have gone into business.一个大批量出售货物的商人被称作批发商。
in bulk7. A businessman who sells goods in bulk is called a wholesaler.8. 据报道,目前工资水平在某种程度上仍稍稍领先于物价水平。
to a certain extent, ahead ofIt’s reported that nowadays wages are, to a certain extent, still one step aheadU2 1. 总经理将重要文件分发给部门经理。
hand outThe general manager handed out the important documents to the department managers.2. 欺骗顾客和逃税构成了他们那个时期的商业政策。
make upCheating customers and evading taxes made up their business policy in those days. 3. 在英语中,数学可以简称作maths或math。
for shortMathematics can be called maths or math for short in English.4. 这座城市被认为是此经济合作区的龙头。
be known asThis city is known as leading the economic cooperative zone.5. 虽然这对夫妇对所要买的家具的价格没有异议,但对式样意见不一。
agree on Although the couple agreed on the price of the furniture they wanted to buy, they disagreed about the style.6. 我上个月买了台笔记本电脑,不过花了大价钱。
at a priceI bought a laptop last month but only at a price.7. 一个大a批量出售货物的商人被称作批发商。
pay forThe parents work hard to pay for their children’s tuition.8. 你的不诚实是我最终与你断绝往来的原因。
in the endYour dishonesty was the reason why I had to break off our relationship in the end.9. 他叔父决意在乡下定居, 而不住在城里。
choose toHis uncle chose to settle in the countryside rather than in the city.10. 经理在新闻发布会上分发了项目计划书,但大多数人都怀疑该项目的可行性。
press conference, hand out, project, feasibilityThe manager handed out the project plan on the press conference, but most of the people doubted the feasibility of the project.U3 1. 我意识到他已改变了方法。
consciousI was conscious that he had changed his way/approach.2. 他的警告在很大程度上已被证实是正确的。
extentTo a large extent/ In a significant measure, his warnings have proved correct.3. 许多人相信个性是天生的,但我认为环境造就个性。
personalityMany people believe that personality is inborn/innate, but in my opinion, the environment shapes personality.4. 必须认清的是,他毕竟还只是一个中学生。
after allIt should be recognized that he was, after all, a schoolboy.5. 考虑到有限的投资,这部电影总的来说值得一看。
given, on the wholeGiven the limited investment, the movie, on the whole, is worth watching.6. 你不必总是怨天尤人,你学习的大学是该地区最有声望的大学之一。
complain, prestigiousYou should not be always complaining, as the university you’re studying in is one of the most prestigious in the district.7. 不管你是木工还是泥瓦匠,你都应尽力去显示你的才能。
whether, demonstrate, capacityWhether you are a carpenter or a brick layer, you need to try your best to demonstrate you capacity.8. 没有人像他们那样因为纪律严明而受到赞赏。
not so...as..., admireNo one has been so admired as them for discipline.9. 他们总认为我冷漠粗暴。
think of, toughThey always thought of me as emotionless and tough.10. 这项新的规章制度将促使城市的供水情况有所改善。
lead toThe new regulation will lead to the improvement in the city’s water supply.11. 由于我们无法在该研究项目中投入足够的时间和精力,所以迄今为止我们还未取得任何进展。
devote...toSince we haven’t devoted sufficient time and effort to this research project, up till now we have made no progress.12. 他被授予一块金表,以表彰他为公司30年的服务。
in recognition ofHe was presented with a gold watch in recognition of his thirty-year service to the company.U4 1.自从大学毕业进公司以来,他的工作进步得很快。
get aheadSince he came to work in the company after graduation from college, he has got ahead fast in his job.2. 供求关系的变化会导致汇率的波动。
lead toThe change of supply and demand leads to the fluctuation of the rate of exchange. 3. 总的来说,如果我们的产品或服务无人问津,那么我们的企业就得关门了。
by and largeBy and large, if nobody wants to buy our product or service, our business will have to be closed down.4. 交易所里一切照常进行着,就像没有发生什么事情似的。
as ifEverything went on as usual in the stock market as if nothing had happened.5. 该公司明确说明了自从引进了先进的工艺和设备,新车型在节能方面有了重大改进。
put across, bring inThe company has clearly put across that since it brought in advanced technology and equipment, significant improvements have been made in the new car’s fuel economy.6. 他不满足于目前的计划,一直在思考如何改进。
be content with, keep + V-ing He was not content with the present plan, and kept thinking over how to improve it.7. 学校仅仅有短期目标是不够的,它应该为学校的发展规划长期目标来提高教学质量。