Lecture 3 Common Strategies in Business English Translation

1.What is the lecture mainly about?A.The influence of Hernani on later French playsB.The way that Hernani challenged traditional guidelines for playsC.The influence of Shakespeare on Victor Hugo’s playsD.The changing attitudes toward Victo r Hugo’s plays in the nineteenth century2.What is the professor’s opinion of the play Hernani?A.It is too political.B.It is not very creative.C.It is not an artistic success.D.It has been unjustly ignored.3.What feature of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is NOT consistent with neoclassicalprinciples?A.It has several main characters.B.It uses sophisticated language.C.It takes place in more than one location.D.It takes place during a single night.4.Why does the professor mention clowns in plays by Shakespeare?A.To point out that Shakespeare rebelled against neoclassicismB.To reinforce the idea that neoclassical plays were sometimes comicalC.To introduce an aspect of Hernani that French critics objected toD.To illustrate a characteristic of the plays that influenced Hugo5.Why did Hugo invite his friends to the opening of Hernani?A.To include people in the audience who understand his goalsB.To introduce them to a new and different kind of playC.To try maintain a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere in the theaterD.To thank them for supporting his efforts as a playwright6.What does the professor imply about the fights that occurred after performances ofHernani?Click on 2 answers.A.They were partly due to a misunderstanding of Hugo’s opinions.B.They affected a general social conflict in France at the time.C.They occurred because of deeply held literary opinions.D.They prevented other writer from writing romantic plays.1.What does the professor mainly discuss?A.Long-distance seasonal migration of seabirdsB.Two major ways that seabirds navigateC. A seabird that flies far in search of foodD.Reasons why seabirds often live on islands2.According to the professor, what influences an albatross’s choice of an island for nesting?A.Air currents near the islandB.Availability of food on the islandC.Predators inhabiting the islandD.The number of albatross already nesting on the island3.According to the professor, what helps albatross chicks survive despite the fact that theirparents have to fly such long distances to find food?Click on 2 answers.A.Albatross raise only one chick at a time.B.Albatross forage only for foods that are exceptionally rich in nutrients.C.Albatross store large quantities of food in the nest.D.Albatross chicks are adapted to tolerate long intervals without food.4.What does the professor imply about theories that explain how albatross navigate?A.They are based on studies of seabirds in captivity.B.They are based on observation of albatross in the wild.C.They are guesses that are not based on any evidence about birds.D.They have not been confirmed by studies of albatross themselves.5.According to the professor, why do some biologists doubt that magnetite helps birdsnavigate?A.Its magnetic properties are quite weak.B.It is found in young birds that cannot fly yet.C.It is found in all albatross species.D.It is in birds that do not migrate.6.Why does the professor say this:A.To emphasize how wasteful the albatross behavior isB.To encourage students to reflect on how impressive the albatross behavior isC.To signal that she is about to introduce a new topicD.To find out whether the students have understood her explanationsLecture3 (Sports Management)1.W hat does the professor mainly discuss?A.Different types of physical training that athletes might requireB.Strategies for getting a job as the head coach of a sports teamC.Aspects of a coach’s job beyond knowledge about sportsD.Reasons why coaches should focus on winning games2.Based on the survey discussed by the professor, what are the two main areas to whichnew coaches should give more attention?Click on 2 answers.A.Increasing their knowledge of game strategiesB.Improving their organizational skillsC.Building and maintaining strong relationshipsD.Stressing the importance of athletes’ academic studies3.Why does the professor mention pregame meals?A.To emphasize the importance of good nutrient for athletesB.To suggest a good time for coaches to talk about game strategyC.To point out that coaches often spend too much time on schedulingD.To give an example of the need for coaches to be more detail oriented4.What is the professor’s opinion about coaches who focus mainly on strategies for winninggames?A.They should study these game strategies outside the university.B.They should concentrate on the sport they are most interested in.C.They are neglecting other skills that may be more important.D.They will probably become the most successful coaches.5.What does the professor imply about coaches who establish a lot of rules for teammembers?A.They have problems enforcing the rules.B.They rely on rules to avoid having to make decisions.C.They usually relax the rules as they become more familiar with their players.D.They are not popular but they are efficient.6.Why does the professor say this: ?A.To insist that the student needs to remember what he has just been toldB.To acknowledge that her suggestion is not very practicalC.To emphasize how impressed she is by the student’s achievementD.To imply that the student is not yet ready to begin coachingLecture4 (Meteorology)1.What is the lecture mainly about?A.Various kinds of windsB.Theories about recent changes in Earth’s climateC.The role of wind in regulating Earth’s climateD.The role of air in limiting the amount of the Sun’s energy that reaches Earth2.According to the lecture, what creates areas of high pressure and low pressure in theatmosphere?A.The rotation of EarthB.Wind moving from areas over water to areas over landC.Differences in temperature at different places on EarthD.Differences in concentrations of water vapor in different parts of the atmosphere3.According to the professor, what are two reasons why all areas of Earth are not heatedequally during daylight hours?Click on 2 answers.A.Some regions of Earth receive more energy from the Sun than others.B.The amount of energy emitted by the Sun varies in intensity over the course of the day.C.The Sun heats stationary air faster than it heats moving air.D.The Sun heats land faster than it heats water.4.What are two benefits of wind mentioned by the professor?Click on 2 answers.A.It transferred water across EarthB.It shifts heat from some areas of Earth to others.C.It helps maintain a constant rate of evaporation of ocean water.D.It reduces the amount of the Sun’s energy that is absorbed by the ocean.5.What does the professor imply about the heat stored in water vapor?A.The heat is rarely transported by the wind.B.The heat was drawn from the ocean during the evaporation process.C.The heat’s intensity depends on the altitude of the vapor.D.The heat loses energy over time as it is stored in the vapor.6.Why does the professor mean when he says this: ?A.He is pleased that the woman made a good observation.B.He is grateful that the woman has reminded him of a point he neglected to discuss.C.He thinks that the woman has correctly summarized what he just said.D.He thinks that the woman has provided a logical transition to his next point.。

Questions on mini-lectures in Unit1Mini-lecture11.What are the two types of writing in terms of their purposes?Persuasive and informative.2.What is the purpose of persuasive and informative writing respectively?Persuasive writing's purpose is to argue and influence thought.Informative writing's purpose is to convey information and educate its audience.3.What is a thesis?A thesis is a proposition or claim that is central to any piece of academic writing.4.What is the process of constructing a thesis?The process of constructing a thesis leads from the literature research, through the introduction, and finally to the thesis statement.5.What are the features of a thesis statement?The thesis statement is made in the introduction of the writing, following the contextualization. Usually it is short as one or two sentences.6.What is a hypothesis in scientific writing?Hypothesis is a proposed solution to an unexplained phenomenon.7.What is the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable?A change of the independent variable will have an effect on the dependent variable.8.What are the two ways of writing a scientific hypothesis and when are they used?Use an ‘if…then’ statement when there is an independent and dependent variable.Use a null hypothesis if it is unclear whether or not the relationship exists.9.What is the difference between aims and objectives? An d where are they usually stated in a paper?The aims of a project are its ultimate goals what the project hopes to achieve in its completion. The aims may be general, but they should be expressed clearly and concisely.The objectives are the steps that you will take to achieve the aims of the research. Each objective should be specific.They usually stated at the beginning of the paper, or implied in the introduction10.What does the S.M.A.R.T acronym mean when defining the objectives?Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-constrained.Mini-lecture211.What are the steps that you can take to ensure responsive reading?Pause: Pause at the end of each section to ensure you understand each section before progressing further.Make notes: The process of note-taking allows you to gather your thoughts and arrange them in a clear and coherent way.Highlight: Before you make notes, highlight the key points of the text.12.What questions can you ask to help you identify literature gaps when you research a topic? What is the current trend in research?What is the generally accepted view on this topic?What questions remain to be answered?Mini-lecture313.What strategies are recommended to help you identify the main idea of a presentation?Pay attention to the beginning or the end of a lecture and focus on the language clues.Listen for repetition or other clues(a change in the speed of or tone of speech) if the mainidea or thesis statement is not explicitly stated.Mini-lecture414.What is the common way of developing a thesis?A commom way to develop a thesis is to begin by considering the topic of the essay, and then turn the topic into a thesis by narrowing down to a viewpoint or perspective.15.What is a sub-thesis?A sub-thesis is considered as a mini-thesis that will be used as the controlling idea of each section or paragraph.16.What are the questions you should ask to ensure that your thesis is effective and clear?Is there an argument?Is there a conuter-argument?Is it rational?Is it specific?Does it declare its reasoning?Mini-lecture517.Where is the old and new information presented in a sentence?The new information is at the end of sentences and the old information is at the beginning of sentences.18.What is often used to maintain the focus of a sentence?The passive voice.。

上海财经大学MBA学院商务英语课教学资料Part 1: Understanding Business English Vocabulary1． accept v. 接受，承兑We cannot accept your offer; the price is too high.We believe our price is reasonable. Please do your utmost to accept as it will lead to further business.acceptable adj. 可接受的The offer is not acceptable to them.The quality is acceptable, but the time of shipment is not acceptable.注意acceptable不是肯定接受的意思，因此，接受报盘应说：A. Your offer is accepted.B. Your offer is acceptable.2. accordingly adv. 因此，于是，所以（在句首或句子中间）；按照要求（办、做）（在句尾）Accordingly, we have to ask you to extend your offer 3 days.We have amended the credit accordingly.3．account n. 帐，帐户，帐目；理由，原因；考虑for the account of … (出或收某人的帐) for one’s account (由某人支付)We bought the goods for the account of Messrs. Peterson & Co.The additional charges are to be for your account.4．account v. 解释，说明；占（多少数量百分比）（后接介词for）The sales representatives have to account for all their expenses to the sale manager.Rubber accounts for 70% of their exports.5．advance n. v. 垫款、预付；事先；上涨They must give seven days advance notice of withdrawals from the account.Please do your best to advance shipment.6．affiliate n. 分支机构，联号We have affiliates in all European markets.7．agency n. 代理The company has agencies in all parts of Africa.Your application for sole agency for a period of one year is now under our careful consideration.8．appreciate v. 涨价；感谢（后接名词或动名词作宾语）；意识到，懂得，理解The price has appreciated.Your immediate attention will be appreciated.We shall appreciate it if you will make us a firm offer for 50 tons.appreciation n. 感谢，感激We wish to express our appreciation of (for) your efforts to push the business.9．available a. 可利用的，可供应的，可得到的作定语时，前置后置均可，以后置为普遍We will ship by the first steamer available (or: the first available steamer) next month.This is the only stock available (or: the only available stock).10．award n. 判决，裁决The award of the arbitration is in favour of sellers (buyers).The arbitration award is final and binding on both Parties.award v. 判给，裁决The arbitrators awarded the sellers (buyers) ￡500 as damages.All cost for the arbitration will be awarded against the defendant.11．balance n. 差额，余额We will draw on you for the balance of RMB￥75.We expect to hip the balance of 15 tons by the next steamer available.12．bear v. 负担Extra expenses are to be borne by you.bear out 证实A trial of the goods will bear out our statement.Bear on (upon) 和……有关；对……有影响We are studying all the facts that bear on (upon) this particular case.13. beneficiary n. 受益人The beneficiary of the L/C is to be China National Light Industrial Products Impor & Export Corporation, Nanjing.14．benefit n. 年薪，养老金，保险赔偿费He receives fifty dollars a week as unemployment benefit.15．book n. 账册，记录We are glad that we have put the business to book.[注] put to book 登记入帐=达成交易book v. 把……记载入册；预定We are instructed by our clients to book no more than 100 tons.We have booked shipping space on s.s “…”book with you 从你方买进We are glad that we have booked with you150 bicycles.book your order forWe are glad that we have booked your order for 150 bicycles.16．business n. 商号；事情（可数名词）There are many businesses in this town, engaged in the trade.We have three businesses to talk over with your representative.17．call n. 停靠；需要（用于否定句）For this steamer, Liverpool is not a port of call.There is no call for us to adjust the price.call (at) ph. v. 停靠This steamer will call at your port.call (for) ph. v. 要求，需要The wording of the agreement calls for some revision.The L/C calls for shipment by direct steamer.18．capacity n. 容量；能力，生产（设备）能力The capacity of the vessel is ... tons.The freight space is filled to capacity.19．charge v. n. 收费；把……记入帐册；指控，控告You may charge us the expenses incurred.20．claim n. 索赔；收汇We have already raised a claim against the insurance company for $210 for (on account of) damage in transit.We have not been able to collect our claim on your L/C No. 64.claim v. 索赔Claim RMB￥1,500 for inferior quality21．collect v. 收集；索取；collection n. 托收；托收款We are unable to collect the charges from the buyers.We are collecting this material at the point of origin.The draft has been handed to the bank on (for) clean collection.22. commitment n. 所承诺的事；所承担的责任（按合同应履行者）Owing to heavy commitments, we cannot accept fresh business at present.23．concern n, 商号，公司这里concern与firm, house, company, business等词一般同义。