商务英语阅读教程3
Business English Reading Course 3
Unit 1: Sustainable Business Practices
In today's global business landscape, sustainable business practices
have become increasingly important. With growing environmental
concerns and a greater emphasis on corporate social responsibility,
companies are recognizing the need to adopt sustainable strategies.
In this unit, we will explore some key concepts and examples of
sustainable business practices.
1. Definition of Sustainable Business Practices
Sustainable business practices refer to strategies and actions taken
by companies to minimize their negative impact on the
environment and society, while also maximizing their long-term
profitability. These practices aim to balance economic growth with
social and environmental responsibility.
2. Benefits of Sustainable Business Practices
14.
1. 1 .Get letters, documents and packages delivered overnight.
2. Handle nearly 2 million packages and documents per day
3.Own a large number of airplanes, trucks and vans for handling delivery
4. Ensure that most of its flights arrive within fifteen minutes of schedule
5. Use a combination of direct services and independent contractors for
international deliveries
6. Promote the company's record of efficiency and on time delivery
7. Face intense competition from electronic mail
8. Businesses need to be able to communicate quickly with employees around the
world
9.Offer international service to over one hundred countries
10. An adverse impact which losses in international operations have on a firm's
earnings
II. Increase a company s fixed costs of international operations
12. Experience poor sales performance due to very stiff competition
Unit 1 A New JobFive Ways to Stay
Energized with Colleagues
We all have those days when all we want is to crawl back in bed for a few more hours.
Unfortunately, few of us have that luxury. The following hints may help you stay energized,
or at least get you going until you can make the time for rest.
• Engage in a quick conversation with high-energy colleagues. Their positive energy
may refresh you. Just be careful not to drag them down!
• Snack more! Having a healthy snack on hand, like a granola bar or fruit can help
your blood sugar levels and may provide a healthy boost of energy. However, moderation
is key! Overeating will do the opposite and drag you down!
• Exercise. If you know that your schedule does not allow for a visit to the gym today,
find a way to move around during your day. Instead of sending an email to your co-worker,
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1. —__________________?
— Sure, no problem. First, go see Cindy and tell her where you're going and when.
[单选题] *
A. Will the company reimburse everything
B. Will I use the card for everything
C. Can you fill me in(正确答案)
2. — What does the customer's complaint say?
— _________________. [单选题] *
A. He says he will write us a thank-you letter
B. He says he hasn't gotten back the monitor for repairs.(正确答案)
C. He wants to know whether we could give him a discount
3. — Could you be so kind as to turn down that rock “n” roll? I'm preparing for
tomorrow's meeting report.
— ______________. [单选题] *
A. It's none of you business
B. No, I don't think so
C. Sure. Sorry to disturb you(正确答案)
4. — I had a really good weekend at the seaside.
—____________. [单选题] * A. Oh, that's very nice of you
