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unit11.It is a real pleasure to be here to open the third meeting of our forum and to bewelcoming such a distinguished and influential group of people from both our countries, many of whom are now old friends . The forum aims to represent the strength of the relationship between our two countries outside the political relationship and looking round today it is clear that the relationship is very strong indeed.2.It is s sign for me that the forum goes from strength to strength and I believe it is playing akey role in the relations between our two countries as confirmed by the Prime Minister in our call on him this morning. This year, we have taken the theme “the challenge of Globalization” our meetings and discussions. This theme has a particular resonance for me.3.On 11 September, I, along with a number of world statemen, was in Beijing to discuss chinaand the world in the 21st century. None of us could possibly have known as we debated economic development, environmental change and security issues what was going to happen that day. But many of the speakers warned of the fragility of the world order. It made me realize more clearly than at any other time just how very important “understanding” between the nations of the world is.4.Our forum, and the discussions we will have in the next day and a half, is part of this vitalprocess of understanding. Globalization is a challenge for all of us, both developed and developing countries and we have a lot to share and learn. As globalization increases and as all our countries come to terms with the global reach of many industries, we can, as different nations, work together to understand the issues and effects these developments bring.5.People can only grasp these opportunities. People talking, travelling, exchanging ideas andexperiences. And that is what we are here today to do. Our discussions here will centre around a number of very interesting issues: trade and the environment in the globalisation of the economy , chinese culture facing the world, e-learning and e-commerce, balancing public purposes and commercial interests in the media, and China after WTO to name but a few.6.As far as I can see, joining the WTO presents ha huge chanllenge for China. The requirementsof joining WTO for corporate governance, for transparency and for reliable and enforceable laws. Whilst producing some pain in short term, will no doubt be part of the way in which economic growth can be encouraged and sustained. I personally am much looking forward to my own involvement in the discussions on small and medium sized enterprises.7.China’s decision to embrace the dynamism of the private sector brings up the role smallfirms can play in achieving rapid growth and innovation. They are, and can be, a significant engine for economic development. Therefore, we have much work to do in our forum. We want to show our Chinese friends how much of a partner the UK can be but also that as a sign of a mature and true relationship, we can afford to be frank and open in our discussions with one another.8.This will be particularly true in the sessions on issues of competitiveness and corporategovernance that will be held tomorrow. We ate building on discussions and relationshipsthat are already well founded and I believe that this forum will take the special role that our meeting plays in the relations between our two countries further forward.Unit31.In the space of a single generation, relations between the UK and the People’s Republic ofChina have been transformed. Government-to-government and business-to-business links are closer and more varied than ever before. But the most exciting changes have been in the links between the British and Chinese peoples. Chinese communities have long existed as a respected and cherished presence in British cities.2.But today , more and more British people are visiting China to see for themselves the newdynamism of great cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. We are re-discovering China’s incomparably rich cultural heritage, as well as its immense economic potential. The Chinese are re-discovering Britain, too. We are delighted to welcome more Chinese visitors to our country each year. Many more Chinese are finding out about Britain through modern media like television and the internet.3.Indeed , there are more Chinese people learning the English language than there are nativespeakers of English in the world today. This growing relationship is measurable, too, in financial terms. British firms now have a huge presence in China, a sign of their confidence in the country and its future. The UK is the largest European investor, and a British company, BP, is investing more capital in China than any other foreign firm. The largest foreign manufacturing investment in Western China is also British.4.The UK is China’s second la rgest European trading partner. British exports to China last year,at $3.72 billion were up 17% on the year 2000. China’s exports to Britain are at an all-time high. Many Chinese enterprises now regard Britain ‘s flexible and open economy has an ideal launching pad into the wider European market. All this is a far cry from 1972, when the UK and the PRC first exchanged Ambassadors. Then, there were virtually no Chinese student in Britain. Today, there are over 20,000 –one of the largest overseas communities at our universities.5.Then , there were no direct air services between Beijing and London . this year , more than aquarter of a million British tourists will travel to China, then , no serving British Prime Minister or Foreign Secretary had ever visited chan. last year , there were visits from eleven British ministers. The changing nature of international relations requires governments to work ever more closely together for their mutual benefit. In the globalised world economy, the security and prosperity of individual countries often depends on events beyond our borders.6.We are interdependent as well as independent. Challenges such as fighting environmentaldamage ,ensuring global human rights are properly observed, removing barriers to trade and investment , and reducing poverty , have become truly global issues. They loom larger on the agendas of multilateral organizations like the UN, the WTO and ASEM. In the 21st century , bilateral relations between countries will depend on progress on issues like these.7.As two of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, our government worktogether on a daily basis on problems affecting every corner of the world. Another change inthe relationship between Britain and China has been developments in Hong Kong. I am delighted that Hong Kong has prospered since 1997, and that “one country , two systems”is proving such an effective approach.8.As a signatory of the joint declaration, he UK has an abiding interest in the continuedwell-being of the Special Administration Region. But this is only a part of our wider commitment to China, we are increasing the resources we allocate through our department for international development to poverty reduction in China from 25m this year to 60m by 2004.Unit51.Good morning everybody. And welcome to the launch of our new L50, and to thispresentation . In a way, launch is no longer the correct word. Many of you have already hada chance to get to know the new car in your test drive this morning. So , i will not dwell onthe technical capabilities of this car. What i would like to do is to share with you the thoughts that have gone into developing this new model so that you’ll have a better idea of why it’s such an exciting car to drive.2.I will also talk a bit about what has been happening in our company –the direction we areheading, our strategy, and our ambitions. After that, I’ll talk about some of the major stages in our design and development of this model. After this presentation , We’ll have lunch, which i s served in the main conference hall. Our chef has promised a few surprises. I ‘m curious as you are about what these might be , but , back to the presentation.3.Our new L50 is the first in a family of new car to be launched this year and in the nextcouple s of years. It’s the result of the most ambitious investment in our company’s history-125m, in design and development, in production capabilities, in sales network and in our own people. The investment is base on our understanding of the market and our goal for the future. so what are they then?4.We want to sell 800,000 cars a year for the next 5 years . so far this year, we’ve already sold560,000,and congratulations to those of you that have contributed to this success. This represent nearly 20 % increase over the previous year at a time when the market had declined by nearly 10% .much of the increase sales have come from the commitment and dedication of our dealers and our staff . thank you and well done.5.The launch of this L50 will mark the beginning of a series of launches, giving us a fullrange of new cars, 3-door,5-door, estate, diesel, and from 1 liter all the way up to our luxury2 liter saloon. A convertible and a 4-wheel drive are also in the final design stage. With thisnew family, we’ll be abl e to compete robustly with any competitor in US, and will be able to take on the EU market too. But products alone are not enough.6.We’ve put substantial amount of money and effort into upgrading our retail operation ,into our dealer network and into our own sales forces. This is built on our in-depth knowledge of our customers, what they want and what they need. It is base on the strength of our brand. If you visit one of our re-branded showrooms, you’ll get a strong impression of our brand and what we stand for. We are taking market shares from our competitors. .we are on target to take even more.7.We believe that the most effective way of getting more customers and growing our businessis by new cars. Not just any new cars. It had to be new cars that re-enforce our brand value.Having test driven the L50, I am sure you will all agree with me that the new L50 is exactly that-an embodiment of performance, safety, and functionality. These are the core elements of our brand value. These are features that have caught the attention of media across Europe. These will be repeated in each and every new member of the family.8.That’s all I’d like to say at this stage. My colleagues will now take you through some of thehighlights in the design and development. This is a short video we produced just before this launch. It is meant to answer some questions, what is the thinking behind this development?How do we translate concepts into a new model? How does our core value influence the thinking of people on the factory floor and in showrooms? Ladies and gentlemen, the new L50.UNIT 71.Traditionally HM Treasury , along with the bank of England ,has been responsible fordeciding all aspects of the UK’S economic and financial policy. Following the 1997 election, in which the Labour Party came to power, the macroeconomic policy framework has been reformed. The aim of this reform is to help provide a framework for improved macroeconomic stability and economic growth.2.I would like to explain the key features of the UK economic policy framework, identify thekey institutions, their leaders and main responsibilities. There are three main institutions.The first is HM Treasury which is responsible for the overall economic framework and for fiscal policy in particular. It is led by the Chancellor, Gordon Brown who is an elected politician.3.He is supported by 4 junior minister with specific responsibilities, who are also electedpolitician . the ministers receive advice from three main source: civil servants, political advisers. And for some specific projects, business leaders also prepare advice. Fiscal policy is decided through two main processes: the budget and the spending review process.4.The budget is presented each spring to parliament. It sets out tax policy for the year. Since1997 there has also been a pre-budget report. This explains progress and suggests some ideas for discussion. Later in the spring budget s decision is made. Spending policy is decided every three years. There are two main elements of spending policy. Both are decided at the same time.5.One , the amount of money which each department receives and two, using this money,targets each department will achieve. For example for the education department a target for how many children pass exams. The second main institution is the bank of England . it is led by someone non-political, at the moment, Eddie George. In 1997 it was given full independent to set interest rates. A committee , which includes a Treasury civil servant , makes the decision.6.The level of interest rates is set in order to achieve a certain rate of inflation. This target isdecided by the chancellor. Therefore although the bank can decide the level of interest rates without any interference, the macroeconomic position is guided by an elected politician who is responsible to the country. The bank also deals in the foreign exchange market.7.Finally, the financial services authority is responsible for monitoring and regulating thefinancial services industry. It has four main aims. One, maintaining confidence in the UK financial system. They supervise stock exchanges . two ,promoting public understanding of the financial system. They help consumers to become informed consumers, so that they can manage their financial affairs more effectively.8.Three , securing the right degree of protection for consumers. They monitor how firms andindividuals are meeting standards. Where serious problems arise they investigate and, if appropriate, discipline or prosecute those that have violated rules, four, helping to reduce financial crime. Their work focuses on three main types of financial crime: money laundrying, fraud, and criminal market misconduct such as insider dealingsUnit 91.Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, my lords, ladies and gentlemen, it is with greatpleasure that I welcome you tonight to this magnificent castle. We warmly welcome you and your distinguished delegation to Wales. Wales is small country compared with China, however , the welsh people have made a significant contribution to the development of the UK and to the part the UK has played throughout the world.2.Welsh companies make an important contribution to the UK economy. Some arerepresented here this evening. Many already trade with China. Mangy more would like to do so. This is one aspect of the growing relationship between our two country. China is a focal point for trade and investment form Wales. Wales’s exports to China are valued at over 25million. It’s good, but not good enough. I would encourage welsh companies to do better.3.I would like also ask you, Mr. chairman, to help increase the awareness of Wales amongChinese companies , particularly among Chinese companies that are considering their first move into Europe. For many years, Wales has been on e of the most popular destinations for foreign investment in Europe , Investors in Wales have brought over 12 billion into the country and contribute to reinvest once established.4.Investors are not limited to US and Europe . many companies from the far east have chosento establish their European operations here. Our welsh development agency has set up an office in China, it demonstrates our commitment to your country. Meanwhile , welsh companies are increasingly focused on outward investment and establishing joint venture with par tners in China. China’s accession to the world trade organization will present new opportunities for both our economies.5.Developing special relationships with China is something to which we attach greatimportance, not only through trade but in other areas such as science , education, and justice, recently , the welsh science mission visited China, the visit raised Wales’s profile with the Chinese scientific community, it also established an exchange scheme in which welsh scientists will benefit.6.The warm reception the delegation received in China was a clear signal of the highlyproductive relationship which Wales and China have developed. During the visit, we signeda memorandum of understanding with our Chinese counterparts in the scientific community.This will encourage and facilitate greater scientific cooperation between China and Wales. I understand that tomorrow morning , there will be several working group meetings to explore other areas of common interest. I look forward to receiving their report in duecourse.7.Mr. chairman , as you are aware, there has been contact at ministerial level. Not long ago,we were delighted to receive a visit from his Excellancy Mr. Wen Jiabao. as you know already, his visit was a great success. In return our deputy first minister has just accepted a generous invitation to lead a delegation to China later this year. They will be visiting Beijing ,shanghai , and Guangzhou. They are looking forward to this visit.8.These visitors are clear signals of the highly productive relationship which Wales and Chinahave developed. Judging by the crowd that have gathered here tonight. I am very confident that the relationship will continue to grow. Thank you for taking the time to include a visit to Wales in your busy and demanding program. We are honored by your presence here this evening and would ask you to take back with you the warmest good wishes from the people of Wales and the UK , may I now propose a toast.Unit 111.Welcome to Pfizer- the world’s largest , ,most valuable and fastest –growing pharmaceuticalcompany. Ours is a noble purpose: to help realize humanity’s quest for longer , healthier, happier lives. Our mission is to become the world’s most valued company in serving patients, customers, colleagues ,investors, business partners and the communities where we work and live. We now employ 90,000 people worldwide, turning well over 30 billion a year.Spending more than 5 billion a year on research and development. Our products are available in more than 150 countries.2.It all start back in 1849, when Charles Pfizer & company opened as a fine-chemicals business.It was a modest red-brick building in the Williansburg section of Brooklyn , New York. it served as office , laboratory, factory, and ware house .the company’s first product was santonin-a palatable antiparasitic which was an immediate success., for the past 154 years.pfizer has been discovering , developing , manufacturing, and marketing leading prescription medicines for humans and animals and many of the world’s b est –known consumer brands.3.Pfizer is built on three pillars: a broad portfolio of human pharmaceuticals meeting essentialmedical needs; a wide range of consumer products aimed at self-care and well-being ; and health products for livestock and companion animals. research and development is the lifeblood of our business. To continue our heritage of innovation , we support the world’s largest privately funded biomedical research organization ,engaging 12.000 scientists and other research colleagues worldwide.4.We currently have nearly 100 new medicines in various stages of development, and areworking on dozens of new uses for our current medicines. Our targets include many of humanity’s most feared illness, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzhei mer ’s ,cancer ,HIV/AIDS ,depression and schizophrenia.(精神分裂) pfizer is also a leader In contributing to the development of communities where we live and work.5.We have pioneered numerous initiatives to improve access to medicines including theinternational Trachoma Initiative, (沙眼) aimed at the world ‘s greatest cause of preventable blindness，and the Diflucan partnership , aimed at HIV/AIDS patients in developing nations.Through the pfizer foundation, we are building with our partners an advanced infectious disease treatment and medical education center in Kampala, Uganda.6.In the US , we sponsor the pfizer for living share card. A program that provide eligible,low-income medicine recipient without prescription drug coverage the opportunity to purchase a 30 –day supply of Pfizer medicine for 15 per prescription. A career with Pfizer is one of the most rewarding choices you can make. Pfizer has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers and most admired company. We seek talented people from a broa d array of disciplines and prize diversity of thought and experience.7.Our company is thoroughly grounded In our values. They begin with a prized personal andorganizational quality-integrity-and end with a shared concern for community. Our values include leadership, innovation, performance, teamwork, customer focus, and request for people. These values guide every decision we make, everywhere we make them, as you can sense by now, these are exciting times for our company.8.We demand of ourselves and others the highest ethical standards, and our products andprocesses will be of the highest quality. We are deeply committed to meeting the needs of our customers. And we constantly focus on customer satisfaction. We play an active role in making every country and community in which we operate a better place to live and work. I hope you will enjoy your visit for the rest of the day, thank you.Unit 131.Standard Chartered is the world’s leading emerging market bank. It employs 29,000 peoplein over 500 offices in more than 50 countries in the Asia pacific Region, south Asia, the middle east, Africa, united kingdom and the Americas. Our global headquarters is in London.The bank serves both consumer and wholesale banking customers. The consumer bank provides credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, deposit taking activity and wealth management services to individuals and medium- sized business.2.The wholesale bank provides services to multinational, regional, and domestic corporate andinstitutional clients in trade finance, cash management, custody , lending, foreign exchange, interest rate management and debt capital markets. Like all companies we are operating in a climate of massive change. We are therefore developing new strategies to ensure that our business keeps abreast of the moves to apply the principles of corporate social responsibility.3.Standard Chartered recognizes its responsibilities to its staff and to the communities inwhich it operates. We believe that with appropriate policies and practices in place we can bea legitimate influence for good by promoting the best standards of socially responsiblebusiness in the developing world. By doing so we hope to stimulate positive change and greater engagement. Standard Charted strives to operate in a manner that meets or exceeds the ethical , legal, commercial, and public expectations of society.4.Our objective is to benefit all of our stakeholders including our shareholders, customers,staff and the communities in which we operate. We strongly support the trend towards delivering shareholder value in a socially, ethically and environmentally responsible manner.We also believe that improved transparency through reporting and improved engagement through dialogue offers clear benefit, not only for society, but also for standard Chartered.5. A responsible organization will be better able to attract and retain its customers, employees,shareholders and suppliers. It will operate with greater cohesion and clearer focus. It will bebetter able to listen and respond rapidly to changing needs and markets. Responsibility, dialogue ,action and reporting are the key elements in a virtuous circle through which everyone benefits. We are proud to promote our support for corporate social responsibility.6.Standard Chartered offers personal financial solutions relevant to you as an individual . someof these include priority banking, credit care, insurance, personal investment as well as retail services. We treasure building a relationship with you, developing an understanding of your changing financial needs at different stage of your life. Our long heritage of nearly 150 years had enabled us to change with time. Offering quality products by means that are convenient to you.7.Business financial services offer one of the widest range of banking products and services inthe market today. Managing a growing business demands most of you time and energy. That is why working with the right bank can help your business sail more smoothly. Corporate & Institutional banking provides cash management, custody and trade finance services. We offer a one stop risk management solution to our customers-the local corporate, multinational companies, investment and financial institutions, and central banks.8.Corporate & Institutional banking provides cash management , custody and trade financeservices through our strong market networks in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. we provide a bridge to these markets for clients form the US and Europe. With 150 years in the emerging markets the bank has unmatched knowledge and understanding of its customers in its markets.Unit 151.Prudential was founded in 1848. As the prudential mutual assurance, the investment andloan association in London. The company grew from a small life assurance company, with a customer base limited to the well-off middle classes, to Britain’s largest life company by number of policy-holders. In 1854 prudential opened its industrial department and began to sell ”penny policies” that could be afforded by poorer people.2.The department really began to expand in 1856 when the company pioneered infantileinsurance, allowing parents to insure the lives of children under the age of ten. By keeping statistical records about policy-holders, prudential was able to calculate accurate premium rates and improve the benefits payable on policies. By the turn of the century one third of the population was insured with “ the pru“ .by the mid 1970s, the company started to employ lady clerks and use “ modern “calculator and typewriters.3.By 1900 there were nearly 15,000 agents collecting prudential premiums. Until 1915prudential sold life assurance only. In 1915 the range of business was extended with the opening of the general branch, through which fire, accident, marine and other form of insurance were sold from 1919 onwards. During the 1920s prudential began go expand overseas and agencies were set up all over the world to sell prudential policies.4.In Britain, new policies were introduced for women, family protection and long term savingopportu nities. In the post war period the range of prudential’s products changed towards an emphasis on savings, annuities, pensions and family income protection. In the 1970s a number of acquisitions were made and in 1978 prudential corporation was set up as the holding company for the group. The focus on adopting new sales and marketing techniquesto promote products dominated the 1980s.5.The sales force was restructured to deal better with customer needs and new channels ofcommunication were opened through telephone sales and independent financial advisers. In 1986, prudential was launch as the new image for prudential corporation, the traditional values of the company presented in a modern forward-looking way, the 1990s saw further diversification of products and methods of communication.6.Sales by telephone and through IFAs have gradually reduced the role of direct sales incustomer’s home. In 1997 Scottish amicable was acquired, strengthening prudential’s position in the IFA sector. The launch of egg in 1998 saw prudential use a new distribution channel, targeting the internet generation. The acquisition of M&G, the fund managers, in 1999 strengthened the Group’s investment portfolio. In recent years prudential has expanded in key markets, principally the US and Asia.7.Prudential corporation Asia has operational business in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand,Indonesia, China , Vietnam, and the Philippines. New business ventures have been established in Japan and Korea in the last year. In the US, Prudential’s subsid iary, Jackson National Life is represented in all states and distributes products through independent agents as well as financial institutions and broker-dealer. The next of the importance of international business can be seen by the fact that over 50% of the group’s sales are international.8.Prudential’s history has been about change and innovation . throughout its historyprudential has had to survive in different markets where other business folded. It recognized that it had to grasp the difficulties of communicating the value of its products to differing and diverse markets through periods of great political and social change. The development of new products and the emergence of new markets have established prudential as a significant player in the world of international retail financial services.Unit 171.Rockwell company is a leading industrial automation company focused to be the mostvalued global provider of power, control and information solutions. With a focus onautomation solutions that help customers meet productivity objectives, the company brings together leading brand in industrial automation.2.We are also a leading provider of contract management technologies and applications,marketed under the Rockwell firstpoint contact brands that help companies moreefficiently manage interaction with their own customers . Global technical and customer service is an integral part of Rockwell automation , with nearly 5,600 distributors, system integrators and agents serving customers in 80 countries.3.We extend our capabilities through partnerships with a network of reliable localcompanies in distribution, software and product referencing. with leading brand andstrategic partnerships, we deliver industry solutions around the world , Rockwell automation is financially and strategically focused on helping manufacturers address the growingcompetitive pressures to reduce costs, conserve resources, improve productivity and reduce the time to market for material goods and services.4.For example, the newly formed Global Manufacturing solutions business will be a focal point。