商务英语听说
《商务英语视听说》下册教案
《商务英语视听说》下册教案一、教学目标1. 提高学生的商务英语听说能力,使他们在商务场合能够流利地使用英语进行沟通。
2. 培养学生对商务英语听说的兴趣,增强他们的学习积极性。
3. 帮助学生掌握一定的商务知识和交际技巧,提高他们的商务沟通能力。
4. 培养学生的团队合作精神,提高他们的综合素质。
二、教学内容1. Chapter 1: Business MeetingsTopics: Preparing for a meeting, Starting a meeting, Handling meeting procedures, Closing a meetingSkills: Listening for mn ideas, Taking notes, Participating in discussions, Giving presentations2. Chapter 2: Business PresentationsTopics: Preparing a presentation, delivering a presentation, Using visual ds, Handling questionsSkills: Listening for specific information, Summarizing, Analyzing, Evaluating3. Chapter 3: NegotiatingTopics: Preparing for negotiation, Establishing mon ground, Handling concessions, Closing a dealSkills: Listening for detls, Interpreting meaning, Persuading, Negotiating4. Chapter 4: Teleconferences and Video ConferencesTopics: Setting up a teleconference, Participating in a video conference, Using technology effectively, Handling technical problemsSkills: Listening over the phone, Non-verbal munication, Adapting to different munication styles5. Chapter 5: Business CorrespondenceTopics: Writing business letters, Writing es, Formatting documents, Proofreading and editingSkills: Listening for relevant information, Summarizing, Writing clearly and concisely, Proofreading三、教学方法1. 任务型教学法:通过模拟商务场景,让学生在实际操作中练习商务英语听说能力。
商务英语听说(第二版)参考答案unit1-to-test-I--the-keys-of--listening-practice
Unit1. Welcome and farewell.Part A. intensive listeningPhonetics: A B A D CDictation:1.Flight AF 463 to Paris is now boarding at Gate number 7.2.This is the final call for flight No. AZ 963 to Rome.3.I’d like to make a reservation for a flight to Boston on Nov. 28th.4.Do you have a single room available tomorrow night?5.I’m looking forward to our future cooperation.6.I’ll need an economy ticket with an open return.7.I’d like to have my laundry by 9 o’clock tomorrow morning.8.Thank you for all your help during our stay here in China.Part B. Extensive listeningDialogues: B C B B D1.W: do you have anything particular to declare?M: No. I don’t think so. I haven’t got anything dutiable with me.Q: where does the conversation most probably take place?2. M: will you attend the Fair in Tianjin in two days?W: No. I’m leaving Tianjin for Shanghai tomorrow morning for a 3-day meeting, and will visit Guangzhou afterwards.Q: where is the man going tomorrow?3.W: your flight will be departing from Gate 18. the boarding time is 8:45 and yourflight leaves at 9:15, have a nice journey!M: thank you very much.Q: what time does the man’s flight depart?4.M: did you enjoy your flight?W: Not really, I was a little airsick when the plane experienced a few bumps.Q: how does the woman like her flight?5.W: room reservation, good afternoon.M: I’d like to book a double room for Tuesday next week.Q: what’s the probable relationship between the two speakers? Conversation:Meeting a foreign businessman at the airportMr. Wang: excuse me, sir, but are you Mr. Stone from New York?Mr. Stone: Yes, I am Michael Stone, the sales manager of ABC Import & Export Company, Ltd.Mr. Wang: I am Wang Qiang from Eastern Electronics Company. I’ve come to meet you, Mr. Stone.Mr. Stone: how are you, Mr. Wang? Thank you for coming to the airport to meet me. Mr. Wang: it’s my pleasure. How many people are there in your party?Mr. Stone: only two. This is Miss White, my assistant.Mr. Wang: nice to meet you, Miss White.Miss. White: nice to meet you too, Mr. Wang.Mr. Stone: I’m sorry to have kept you waiting for long, but the flight was delayed 30 minutes. If it weren’t for the heavy fog, we would have been here by 2:00pm.Mr. Wang: never mind. I was stuck in traffic, too.Mr. Stone: where are we heading now?Mr. Wang: I guess you must be very tired after the long trip, so it is best if we go to your hotel to check in first. If you don’t mind, we’d like to accommodate you at Sheraton Hotel.Mr. Stone: terrific! That’s very considerate of you.(on the way)Mr. Stone: how far is it to the hotel?Mr. Wang: about 45 minutes. Is this your first time here in Tianjin, Mr. Stone?Mr. Stone: yes. We’ve never been here before.Mr. Wang: so you might as well have a look at the city along the way. And we’ll show you around the city after our business.Mr. Stone: that would be great! Thank you very much.Section A: B C B D APart C. Listening & Speaking IntegrationConversation: Bon VoyageWang: it’s a shame that you can not stay in Beijing for a few more days, Mr. Knox! Knox: Yes, I’d like to, very much indeed. But I have to rush home and preside over the committee meeting. Anyhow, I really enjoyed every minute of my stay here, your warm reception, as well as your working enthusiasm have left me a deep and vivid impression and helped make my trip a productive one. Wang: it’s very kind of you to say so. Through beautiful negotiation we finally have all the disputes solved and the contract signed. I’m sure our initial transaction will pave the way for further cooperation between our two companies. We’ve been brought closer to each other by this transaction. It’s essential for us, or fora country, to strengthen economic contact with the outside world, isn’t it? Knox: I quite agree with you. In the long run, it makes sense for a nation to specialize in certain activities, producing the goods in which it has the most advantages and exchanging them for those in which it does not have the advantages. Wang: you seem to be an economist, Mr. Knox!Knox: you are to blame for it, Wang. If you hadn’t started this talk about a country’s…well, let’s drop this topic. Economist or not, I hope business between us will prosper. Then we’ll have more opportunities to meet each other. To tell you the truth, I find it very hard to say goodbye. I shall bemissing you, Wang.Wang: me too, I shall be looking forward to your visit again.Knox: next time I come, I shall see more of the city. And I’ve got to try Beijing Roast Duck again, very impressive. But listen, are they announcing my flight? I’m afraid I have to board the plane now.Wang: Bon V oyage, Mr. Knox!Knox: Good-bye. Let’s keep in contact.Wang: Good-bye and take care.Section A: F F T T TUnit 2. Companies and Occupations.Part A. intensive listeningPhonetics: B A D C ADictation:1.Our market share in China has increased by 6%, accounting for 15%.2.How many sections come under the Production Department?3.We have 70330employees world-wide and sales of $19806 million.4.The world wide company has operations in more than 100 countries.5.Secretaries who receive visitors are called receptionists.6.Business hours usually start at 9 am. And finish at 5 pm., Monday to Friday.7.Most of our work consists of looking after the taxation and financial affairs.8.In the United States alone we have a turnover of over $1 billion annually.Part B. Extensive listeningDialogues: D A D C B1.M: I’ve got a job offer in P&J Chemicals. Do you think I should take it?W: well, I’m not quite familiar with it. You’d better do some research on the internet.Q: what does the woman think of P&J Chemicals?2.W: I’d appreciate your professional opinion. Do you think that I should sue thecompany?M: not really. I think that we can settle this out of court.Q: what is the probable relationship between the two speakers?3.M: should I come for an interview?W: I’ll let you know in two weeks when I hear from the Personnel Department.Q: when should the man come for an interview?4.W: may I have a look around your company?M: sure, I’ll show you. This way please. The canteen is on the ground floor, the Personnel Department and the Sales are on the second floor. And you’ll find our biggest department on the third floor, which is the Production Department.Q: on which floor is the Sales Department?5. M: Good morning. I’m John Green from General Sales Company. I have anappointment with Mr. Smith of the Purchasing Department at ten W: Good morning. Mr. Smith’s office is on the third floor. You can take the lift around the corner.Q: which department does the woman work at?Conversation:McDonald’sTom: Where are we having lunch today?Mary: Since we are visiting another client at 1:30, I guess we’ll just grab sth at McDonald’s. what do you think?Tom: that’s pk with me. We don’t need to bother finding a place to eat, because you can find McDonal d’s everywhere. Bur do you know the history of the bigM?Mary: not really, you seem to be an expert on that. Tell me some. Did a person named McDonald start it?Tom: yes, actually brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald opened their first restaurant in California in 1940.Mary: it has many restaurants around the world now.Tom: quite right. It’s one of the two most recognized and powerful brands in the world. The other is Coca Cola, the only soft drink supplier to McDonal d’s today.McDonal d’s operates over 32000 restaurants in 119 countries worldwide, employing more than 1.5 million people. It is growing with an average of 396 new restaurants to the system annually in the past five years. This means a new McDonal d’s will open somewhere in the world every single day.Mary: incredible! I wonder how much they make!Tom: sales across all of its company-owned and franchised restaurants totaled $56.9 billion in 2009. its revenues were of $22.7 billion and the net profit amountsto $4.3 billion.Mary: very good business. Do you know when we had the first McDonal d’s in Beijing?Tom: if I’m not wrong. It was 1992. the date , yes, April 23. but actually McDonal d’s very first appearance in China was in Shenzhen on October 8, 1990.Mary: you seem to know everything! Did you work there?Tom: No, I just came across an article in the newspaper the other day!Part C. Listening & Speaking IntegrationConversation: a job interviewInterviewer: thank you for coming to see us, Emily. Have a seat please. Now, I’d like to start by checking a few details with you.Emily: OKInterviewer: your resume says you worked in ABC Electronics, when did you join it? Emily: five years ago. It is a large international company, which provided a trainee program for people from university and, well that was my first job, trainee marketing manager.Interviewer: what exactly did you do?Emily: well, the program lasted 18 months. During that time I worked in different departments—in personnel, purchasing, marketing and such things. O also went out with the sales representatives to visit customers.Interviewer: did you enjoy it?Emily: yes, I did. I didn’t really know what I wanted to do when I left university, so it was god to see what the different departments did. I was really practical. Interviewer: it sounds interesting.Emily: yes, it was. But it was very badly paid. I did the same work as other people. I think a lot of the trainees feel they are a cheap source of labor. Interviewer: how long did you stay there?Emily: till the end of the trainee program. And then I saw a job vacancy in the marketing department of GM, and I applied for a job there. That’s where I work now.Interviewer: but why do you want to leave now?Emily: I want sth more challenging. And I want a job closer to home, too. Interviewer:all right, and what career development are you looking for in our company?Unit 3. products and salesPart A. intensive listeningPhonetics: A B D C CDictation:1.we will allow you another 2% discount for its new product.2.the pants are available in four different colors and three sizes.3.our machine is of better quality though the price is a little higher.4.there is a close relationship between building a reputation and establishinggoodwill.pared with competing products, ours is smaller and lighter.6.we have a wide selection of shirts that will appeal to all ages.7.our company relies on quick sales and low profits.8.the sales reached a peak of 850 million in 2006, before falling to under 600million in 2008.Part B. Extensive listeningDialogues: A B D A C1.W: Do you think we should put an ad in the newspaper for the new product?M: by all means.Q: what does the man think of n ad in the newspaper?2.M: is it the latest model you have?W: Yes, this model is specially designed for personal cyclists. It’s got Italian frame and Japanese components.Q: what product are they talking about?3.W: In what newspapers, magazines or websites does your company advertise?M: we send brochures and samples to our potential customers. That’s more direct.Q: how does the man’s company advertise?4.M: any news from the annual conference?W: yes. The sales of this year are reported to be 120 million, increased by 20% compared with last year.Q: what were the sales last year?5. W: I’d like to get some information about your vacuum cleaner.M: OK. Unlike any other vacuum cleaner, ours is unique. It has some space age design features. Most importantly, there’s no bag inside.Q: what do we learn about the vacuum cleaner?Conversation:Section A: C B D A CPart C. Listening & Speaking IntegrationSection A1.warranty2.selling price\3.yearly on-site maintenance service after one-year warranty period4.money-back guarantee5.free deliveryUnit 4. MarketingPart A. intensive listeningPhonetics: B D A B BDictation:1.From what I’ve heard, you’re already well up in shipping work.2.I’m sorry to say that your price has soared.3.the next thing I’d like to bring up for discussion is insurance.4.it would be very difficult for us to push any sakes if we buy it at this price.5.we wish our opinions on marketing will be passed on to our manager.6.we sell our goods on loaded weight and not on landed weight.7.it’s too expensive, do you have any discount?8.we can effect shipment in December or early next year at the latest.Part B. Extensive listeningDialogues: A C D D B1.M: How many do you intend to order?W: I want to order 900 dozen.M: the most we can offer you at present is 600 dozen.Q: how many can the woman order?2.M: TV is much more effective to advertise our new product, but it will cost a lotof money.W: it is worth doing so as long as the result is satisfactory.Q: what does the woman mean?3.W: could we use booklets, letters, and catalogues for direct mail advertising?M: Yes. But you should build up a mailing list of possible customers for direct mail advertising.Q: what should the woman do first?4.W: you are going to Chicago tomorrow, aren’t you?M: Yes. I thought I’d fly, but then I decided that taking a Greyhound bus would be cheaper than driving or flying.Q: how will the man get to Chicago?5. M: I intend to get in the American market, but we know little about the localconditions and preferences.W: market research can help.Q: what does the woman mean?Conversation:Section A: F T F T FSection B:1.advertising\promotional2.on television\in a national newspaper3.posters\point-of-sales displays4.experienced salespeople5.high\T-shirts\umbrellaPart C. Listening & Speaking Integration Section A:1.have very little knowledge\blaze a trial2.defend and compete against3.various kinds and in scorching competition4.keep good relations and co-operationsUnit 5. Business FairsPart A. intensive listeningPhonetics: B D D C ADictation:1.I’m calling to inform you that we have decided to make the purchase.2.do you have any plans to sell in Europe?3.our company is ranked second in the business.4.we doubled our output in this department as a result.5.we could make a delivery of this parcel as soon as possible.6.we find our price 25% higher compared with other companies’.7.how much does she have to pay if she stays for 3 days?8.the new company can give him 2000 dollars a month as a start.Part B. Extensive listeningDialogues: C B D C D1. W: Do you think we should park the car downtown?M: it’s hard to find a place.Q: what does the man mean?2. M: if I place an order on this product, when can you deliver them?W: f or these products, we can arrange shipment at once. It would take longer, say, three months, if you want to order special designs.Q: when can products of special design delivered?3. W: are you glad that you came to work in Washington?M: Yes. Indeed. I’d considered going to New York or Boston, but I’ve never regretted my decision.Q: where does the man live now?4. M: registration always takes so long.W: what bothers me is all the people who cut in line.Q: what bothers the woman?5. M: did you buy your car from that dealer in the city?W: he went out of business last week.Q: what does the woman mean about the car dealer?Conversation:Section A: B D C B CSection B:1.calling from\get some information2.vacant suites\conference hall3.the experts\get the VIP treatment4.the reservation form\by fax5. 1000 RMB Yuan or 120 US DollarsPart C. Listening & Speaking IntegrationSection A:1.china international agricultural machinery exhibition2.concerning agriculture\increase the farmers’ income\supporting policies and laws3.\0086-10-68596444Test IPart A. intensive listeningPhonetics: A C B C B D D A B CDictation:1.can you give me an account of your product?2.I want to take part in the exhibition in Miami.3.I know the factory is operating at full capacity.4.I suggest we ride the subway back to our hotel and rest for a while.5.my watch reads 11:30, so we have about 45 minutes to get there.6.have you filled in the Customs Declaration Form?7.we have to arrive at the airport one hour earlier.8.the company was established in 1990 and we have about 1500 employees now.9.our net profits were over 100 million US dollars last year.10.I think some of the items may find a ready market in our country.Part B. Extensive listening-----Dialogues: D B A A B1. W: Jack, have you finished your research paper for economics?M: not yet. I always seem to put things off until the last minute.Q: what are they talking about?2. M: this black bag is $ 2.00 and that blue one is a dollar more.W: the red one is twice as much as the blue one.Q: how much is the red bag?3. W: watching the news on TV is a good way to learn English.M: it’s especially helpful when you check out the same information in the newspaper.Q: what are they talking about?4. M: I like to travel by air. I like getting different places fast. Do you like travelingby air?W: flying makes me nervous. I like feeling the ground under my feet. Traveling by rail and road are my favorite ways of traveling.Q: what does the woman feel about traveling by air?5. W: I’d like to cash this check.M: please sign the back. Do you have any account here?Q: what does the man ask the woman to do to cash money?Passage: D A B C BConversation: Leather products\leather garments\Europe\ FOB ShanghaiPart C. Listening & Speaking IntegrationSection A:Newspapers, magazines, online, E-mail, blog, Facebook, twitter and cinema advertising.Making counter displays for dealers to exhibit in their shops.。
商务英语视听说
商务英语视听说Consignment寄售 Commission 佣金Produce 农产品 Product 工业产品It’s a usual practice that agents should be paidProduction 产量 Productivity 生产力 on commission basis. Commissionis theOverall impression 总体 payment given to the agents or brokers forA big helping of 一大份their principals. It’s theremuneration\paymentPromotional literature 宣传材料 to selling agents by the exportersor theFootage 电影胶片 Lean 高效精干的 remuneration to buying agents bytheElevated walkway 高架行人道 importers in international trade.Affiliated 附属的 Trial order 首次订单PowerPoint slide 幻灯片 When buyers are not so familiar with the new state-of-the-art 达到最先进水平的 products or not so convinced bythe reputationmilestone 里程碑 of the sellers, they will make an initial attempt ready made 现成的 by ordering a small quantity of certainepitomize 为的缩影 products, which is known as a trial order. If it embody 表达 disseminate 传播 proves successful, long –term cooperation anddemonstrate 展示 delegate 代表 repeated orders will come in.lead 线索 booth 展台 Document against payment 承兑交单enquiry 询盘 offer counter 报盘还盘 It means documents can only be handedback up 支持 broker 经纪人 over to the buyer when he paid the amount ondeposit 订金 trade faire 商品交易会 the draft. In this case the banks will only dointeraction 合作 the service of collecting and remitting and will claim and arbitration 索赔与仲裁 not be liable for non-payment of the importer.firm offer 实盘 It can be further divided into Documentplace an initial order 首次订单 Against Payment At Sight and Documentplace an repeat order 重复订单 Against Payment after Sight.letter of credit 信用证 Lump Sum Payment 一次性付清irrevocable L\C 不可撤销信用证 It refers to a single payment for the total amount due,as opposed to a series of periodic revocable L\C可撤销信用证trade directory 商务目录 payments. it may spare the seller thetrade association 行业联合会 collection problems and the risk of postponeddrew up 草拟 Periodic payments. And it allows the seller thespecial indication of price 参考价格 Immediate use of the money. The buyer canturnover 营业额 ask for more favorable terms with lump sum payment. However,it may cause cash flow in one lot 一次发运without engagement 无约束力的 problems and increase risks for the buyer. 词组 chambers of commerce 国内外商会 Novelty 新奇,新鲜事物consulate 领事馆Venture 事业企业 textile 纺织品 trade directory 商务目录Speculation 推测投机买卖 trade associations 行业联合会Aggressive 好争斗挑衅 the export commodities fair进口商品交易会Ceramic 陶瓷的 exhibition and trade fairs商品展示会交易会 promotional literature 宣传材料 remain valid 有效期epitomize 为…的缩影 inventory 存货 backlog积压订单putter 轻击棒 invoice value 发票金额 be subject to 由决定on the high side 偏高 payment in part 部分付款 breaking dead locks打破僵局 order 付款通知 in the light of 由于 by remittance 汇拨支付 make concession 让步 in full 全额支付 half way 各让一步 mandatory 强制的verify 核实 supply exceed demand 供大于求 discrepancy差距 confirming bank 保兑银行 place a firm order 确定订单 payment by installment 分期付款 bidding 报价 arbitration 仲裁 cash on delivery货到付款 early settlement discount 提前付款优惠 cash flow 现金流 rest assured 放心incentive discount 刺激性折扣 line of business 行业 grant for 同意envisage 设想 agency agreement 代理协议 documentary credit 跟单信用证sales confirmation 销售确认书 invoice value 发票金额 be committed todoing 忙于做某事 freight to collect 运费到付 be occupied with 忙于marketing channel 销售渠道 execute an order 执行订单 end user 最终消费者in duplicate 一式两份 slip-up 疏忽 dispatch 派遣发出 gross| net weight 毛en route 在途中 |净重automatic document feeder自动送纸器 prior to 在…之前 relieved 放心的cover 给..保险 insurance policy 保险单exchanges 磋商 cardboard box 纸盒 consumption 消费 withhold 拒给 alternation 改动 lodge |entertain a claim 提出|受理索赔 plastic wrapper 塑料包装 target market 目标市场solar-powered 太invalid and void 失效阳能的cast my mind 回忆是 medium-priced 中等价位的 wracked my mind绞尽脑汁fashion-oriented 符合流行趋势的 bear with me 耐心听我说 out-fit 全套服装go down well 受欢迎的 elevated people 高层人士in an affluent society 富裕的 prime time 黄金时段assert one’s view 坚持某人的看法abbreviated 缩写的assertive 坚强而自信的 substantial 牢固的实质大量的inventory 存货 as per our last discussion 按照根据我们最后讨论 preferential 优惠的 commodity inspection bureau 商品检验局sanitary 卫生的acknowledgement 确认通知 commercial integrity商业信誉pneumatic 风动的 promissory note 本票draft、bill of exchange 汇票 reinstate 恢复deferred payment 记账赊账 Federal Express联邦快递公司 deposit payment 订金付款 optical 光学的 embody 表达 payment respite 延期付款canteen食堂 virtual 虚拟的 progressive payment 分期付款 solar-powered太阳能的medium-priced 中等价位的 pay on delivering(pod)货到付款timber 木材 outfit 全套服装 payment on terms 定期付款baffle 使困惑 brag 吹嘘league 联盟 editorial 编辑的 1、 you would save a lot if you order a litter flexibility灵活的 more. We offer a discount for large orders prospect 可能成为主顾的人 2、 if the quantity is too small, there is no ROI(return on investment)投资回报率 discountsurvey report 检验报告 shipmentinsurance policy 保险单 1、 is there any way to make the shipment defective 有缺陷的 earliercover 给….投保 install 安装 2、 the goods we ordered are seasonal goods profitable 盈利的 slip-up 疏忽 and it would be better if you could ship halt 使停止 firm order 确定订货 them in one lothousehold家庭的 3、 unless we receive the goods we ordered 汉译英within the next seven days,the order will报盘还盘 be cancelled and placed elsewhere Offer 报盘 4、 as we arein urgent need of these Price articles,could you manage to speed up 1、we’re willing to make you a firm offer at delivery,this price Refuse an offer2、 we can offer you a quotation based upon Pricethe international standard 1、 we regret we have to decline your offer 3、 we are in a position to offer tea from our 2、 your price is too high to interest us intostock entering a negotiation4、 my offer was based on a reasonable profit 3、 I appreciate your position,but we simplyexpectation,not on wild speculation can’t afford to accept your price 5、 let me make you a special offer Because of quantity quantity We can’t handle order that small 1、I’m sorry,we can only supply you with 1,I’m afraid we’re not able to supply as 000 sets at present much as your require2、 this is the maximum quantity we can Shipmentsupply at present The delay in delivery will cause inconvenience 3、we will try to meet you request for the We don’t think it’s a good idea to unload theadditional 10,000 tons of coal Chinese teas in Londondate of shipment 商务背景知识1、I’m sure that shipment will be effected Trade fairsaccording to the contract stipulation A trade fair is an exhibition that has been 2、I’m sorry that we can’t advance the organ ized so that companies in a specifictime of delivery industry sector can showcase and Counter offer demonstrate their latest products and Price services,study the activities of their 1、 Your quotation is on the high side competitorsand examine recent trends and 2、 You ask for at least 5% more than the opportunities. Some are open to theyour competitors do Public, while others can only be attended by 3、We are happy to accept your offer company representatives and members of theprovided that you cut y our price by 2% ‘mass media’. They are classified as either Quantity ‘public’ or ‘trade only’. In history, moderntrade fairs still follow some of the traditions of quantity, packing and other aspects of thegoods. If the buyer finds anything that is not trade fairs established in late medieval Europe.in conformity with the contract, he might As innovation and manufacturing increased,produce and craft producers often visited complain and further file a claim against the towns to attend trade fairs in order to sell seller. These seller should settle the claim and showcase their products. properly.What is factory tour? AdvertisingFactory tour is an important part in business Advertising aims to increase sales by making activities. Buyers will get a comprehensive a product or service known to a wider understanding of the products and the audience,and by highlighting its positive production process in the tour. Meanwhile , qualities to the public. A company can themanufacturer can demonstrate their advertise in a variety of ways,depending onadvantages to attract buyers. how much it wishes to spend and thesize and What is trade fairs? type of audience it wishes to target Atrade fair is an exhibition that has been Marketingorganized so that companies in a specific Marketing involves finding out what your industry sector can showcase and customers want and supplying it to them at a demonstrate their latest products and profit. Marketing is how you define your services. Generally speaking, tradefairs are product,promote your product, distributenot open to the public and can only be your product,and maintain a relationship attended by company representatives and with your customers.members of the press. DeliveryWhat is making enquiries? Delivering the goods on time is very An enquiry is a request for information on the important to the buyer because the buyer supply of certain goods. In international trade, needs to catch the season. On the other hand, an enquiry is usually made by a prospective it takes time for the seller to arrange buyer without engagement. He\she may send production after signing the contract. an enquiry to a seller inviting a quotation or Sometimes it is not easy to reach a point to simply asking for some general information the satisfaction of both parties. concerning the goods in which he\she shows Inquiries 询盘interest. Example 1Placing an order Dear Sirs,After the exchanges between the buyer and We thank you for yourletter of May 3 the seller, the buyer may issue a request to and shall be glad to enter into business purchase a specified amount of goods. A relation with you.formal order should contain: name and article We have seen your brochure and number, quality and specifications, quantity, interested in ###. We shall be pleased if you delivery, unit price and total amount, terms of will kindly send us samples and all the payment, etc. accuracy and clarity about all necessary information regarding these the requirements are essential in placing an products.order. Example 2Complaints Should your price be competitive and date Upon receiving the goods delivered by the shipment acceptable, we intend to place a seller, the buyer will check the quality, large order with you.Offer 报盘Dear Mr. *We thank you for your email enquiry for ****In reply, we offer firm, subject to your reply ~~~Pleased note that we have quoted our most favorable price and are unable to entertain any counter offerCounter offer 还盘1. 报价比较高We acknowledge receipt of both your offer of ##时间and samples of 样品名称,and thankyou for these.While appreciating the good quality of your 商品, we find yourprice is rather too high for the market we wish to supply.其他家的报价比你的低 all of them are atprices from 10% to 5% below the price you quoted.Such being the case, we have to ask you to consider if you can make reduction in you price,提出折中点,you may think itworthwhile to make a concession.回复Dear Mr.We confirm having received your telex###, asking us to make a # reduction in our price for 什么商品. Much to our regret, we are unable to comply with your request because we have give you the lowest possible price. We can assure you that the price quoted reflects the high quality of the products.We still hope to have the opportunity to work with you and anyfurther enquiry will receive our prompt attention.。
商务英语视听说1
商务英语视听说1
《商务英语视听说 1》是一门涉及商务英语听力、口语和视听技能的课程,旨在培养学生在商务环境中运用英语进行有效沟通的能力。
以下是关于这门课程的一些信息:
1. 课程目标:通过本课程的学习,学生将能够提高商务英语的听力理解、口语表达和视听能力,培养跨文化交际意识,为日后在国际商务领域中的工作和交流做好准备。
2. 课程内容:课程涵盖了广泛的商务主题,如商务礼仪、商务会议、商务谈判、市场营销、财务管理等。
学生将通过听力练习、口语表达、小组讨论、角色扮演等活动,全面提升商务英语的应用能力。
3. 教学方法:本课程采用多种教学方法,包括课堂讲解、实例分析、小组讨论、视听材料展示等,以激发学生的学习兴趣和参与度。
同时,教师会鼓励学生积极参与课堂互动,提供实际商务情境,让学生在实践中提高英语沟通能力。
4. 学习资源:除了课堂教学材料外,学生还可以利用丰富的在线学习资源,如商务英语听力材料、视频案例、商务英语练习册等,以巩固和拓展所学知识。
5. 考核方式:课程考核将结合平时作业、课堂表现、小组项目和期末考试等方式进行,全面评估学生在商务英语听、说、读、写方面的能力。
通过学习《商务英语视听说 1》,学生将具备在商务环境中运用英语进行有效沟通的能力,为他们未来的职业发展和国际商务交流打下坚实的基础。
商务英语视听说原文与答案完整版
Scripts Unit 1Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 FAQs in job interviewComments on the three questions:Point for Q 1: Tell me something about yourself.Sample answers:Q1.I am graduating in June,2015 from Guangdong University of Finance and my major is financial secretary. I am an outgoing, energetic person. I enjoy teamwork very much. As part of my degree program, I needed to communicate with different peopel. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and a very positive attitude. My career aspiration is to become a successful secretary. During my internship at one company, I worked as a secretary. My duties included offering friendly and efficientschedule to my boss, answering phone calls, taking and passing on messages to my boss.Q2.I received honors in several Financial management and computer contests. I am good at communicating, organizing and coordinating. I like to get along well with people from different backgrounds.If something blocks my path, I will look for a solution. I never give up easily.Sometimes I receive comments that I need to improve in the area of filing.I am now trying to improve by learning from others.Q3.Interest and career development are two of my criteria in choosing a job. Interest is the best motivation. I love to be a secretary, so I will definitely devote myself to it. Moreover, high job satisfaction can be attained when the job is what I am interested in.Career development is very important for me when choosing a job. From what I know, Shangri-La provides equal career advancement for all staff. The job rotation plan and individually tailored training program are really exciting and helpful for young people like me.Task 2 Inappropriate questions in job interviewScript:M: Come in, please.W: Good morning, sir. I’m Karen Yang.M: Good morning, Miss Yang. I’m Kevin Carter, the Administration Manager. Take a seat, please.W: Oh, is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.M: Thank you. Ah… Miss Yang, I’ve gone through your resume. I’d like to ask you some quest ions now, if you don’t mind.W: Of course not. please go ahead.M: Well, can you tell me why you would like to work as a medical representative with us?W: I really like this kind of work, and having been a doctor for three years, I want to apply for this position for a change.M: Don’t you think it’s a pity for you to leave your present job? W: To some extent, it is. I have learned a lot in the hospital. But I would like to try a different kind of life. By the way, could you tell me how much the new job pays?M: Sure. There is a five-month probationary试用的 period and you can only get RMB2,000 for each month. After that, we’ll determine your salary according to your performance.W: Oh, I see. Then, what about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?M: Every employee in our company enjoys life insurance人寿保险 and unemployment insurance. In addition, they enjoy two-week paid holidays. W: That sounds fine. How much time will it take for me to be promoted here? M: I’m not sure. It depends on your ability and performance. Maybe we’ll send you to one of our branches, if you like.W: No problem. I hate staying at one place all the time. But in which cities do you have your branches? And, where is your company based (把总部设在…)?M: Our company is based in New York, with branches in many cities, such as Philadelphia, Beijing and London.…Key:Is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.Avoid asking interviewer personal questions or making personal comments. Could you tell me how much the new job pays?The interviewer might infer from these questions that you are only interested in your own needs and not those of their company. Wait until the employer raises these subjects to discuss them.What about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?How much time will it take for me to be promoted here?But in which cities do you have your branches? And where is your company based?It is also unwise to ask about things you should have already known. You are only telling the interviewer that you haven't done your homework. Part III Language FocusKey:o Name: Cai Ningo Personality: serious-minded认真的; calm; humorous; easy-goingo Strengths: the ability to work with all types of peopleo Weakness: perfectionist; impatiento Work experience: six years’ financial industry experience with several companies; two years’ e xperience in an investment banko Qualification: graduated from Peking University in 2001 majoring inaccounting; fluent English; bookkeeping记账 and accounting proficiency in English.o Reasons for leaving last job: want to find a job that is challenging. o Questions about the job: Would I be able to work abroad in one of your overseas branches?Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Applying for the position of financial consultantScript:Chen: Good morning, Ms Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Good morning, sit down, please.Chen: Thank you!Ms. Mandel: You are Chen Bo, aren’t you? I’m Cathy Mandel, Director of the HR Department.Chen: Yes, I’m Chen Bo. Nice to meet you, Ms. Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Nice to meet you, too. I’ve gone through your resume and would like to know more about you.Chen: Thank you for your interest in me.Ms. Mandel: To start with, would you like to tell me a bit about yourself? Chen: Sure. I’m a senior student at GDUF. I expect to graduate this summer. My major is international finance.Ms. Mandel: So why did you choose our company?Chen: As far as I know, your company is one of several leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO. I think working here would give me the best chance to use what I’ve learned at university.Ms. Mandel: As a major in international finance, what do you think you can do in consultancy?Chen: Well, I know how to tackle problems. For example, I know I must first analyze the problem and work out the major cause. Then I will be able to search for ways to solve it from available data.Ms. Mandel: Sometimes data is not enough. Have you got any relevant experience in this field?Chen: Last year, during the probationary period, I was involved in the restoration of a factory in Nanjing, I really learned a lot from the experience, especially how to access评估people’s strengths and abilities.Ms. Mandel: Can you cope with hard work under pressure and in a tough environment?Chen: No problem, I don’t care about pressure or the environment as lo ng as I enjoy the work.Ms. Mandel: Good. Now, do you have any questions to ask?Chen: Yes, I’ve got one. Are there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred to the head office in New York or other branch offices around the world?Ms. Mandel: Um, probably. I think you are likely to be sent to work in an overseas branch to get experience later on once you’ve proved your worth.Chen: Oh, great. If I’m accepted, I will do my best for the company. Ms. Mandel: I wish you luck! We’ll notify you of our final decision by Friday.Chen: Thank you! Ms. Mandel. Good-bye.Ms. Mandel: Goodbye.Key:Reasons for joining the companyIt is one of the leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO.Working in this company would give him the best chance to use what he has learned at university.Relevant work experienceHe was involved in a factory restoration in Nanjing.QuestionsAre there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred to the head office in New York or other branch offices around the world? Result of the interviewChen Bo will be notified of the final decision by Friday.Video 2 Applying for the position of Sales ManagerScript:Wang: May I come in?Mr. White: Yes, please do.Wang: Good mo rning, sir. My name is Merry Wang. I’ve come for an interview, as requested.Mr. White: Nice to meet you, Miss Wang. I am Harry White, Director of the HR Department. I was expecting you. Please, take a seat.Wang: Thank you.Mr. White: Well, Miss Wang, you are applying for the position of Sales Manager, right? How did you know about our company?Wang: I got to know your company from your TV commercials. They are elaborately designed and produced, and leave me deep impression. And in the summers of 1997 and 1998 I worked as a salesgirl for your company in Guangzhou.Mr. White: Really? That’s good. Then you must know something about our company?Wang: Yes, a little. Your company is very famous. Your cosmetics and skincare products are very popular with women all over the world.Mr. White: Huh, that’s right. Miss Wang, can you tell me which university you attended?Wang: Sun Yat-sen.Mr. White: And what degree have you got?Wang: I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration.Mr. White: How is your English? You know, some staff members in our company are Americans, so conversational English is very important.Wang: I passed TEM 8 at college, and I am good at oral English. I think I can communicate with Americans quite well.Mr. White: Good. I know you are now with United Butter. What is your chief responsibility there?Wang: I’ve worked there for five years, since I graduated from college. Two years ago, I was appointed Brand Manager—responsible for the Panda line of biscuits.Mr. White: Why do you want to change your job?Wang: I want to change my work environment, seek new challenges and broaden my experience. That’s why I want to move into sales.Mr. White: What do you think is the most important qualification for a salesperson?Wang: I think it’s self-confidence and quality products.Mr. White: I agree with you. What salary would you expect to get here? Wang: Well, I would leave it to you to decide after you consider my abilities. My current annual income in United Butter is 150 thousand. But, er, … coul d you tell me a little more about what the job entails? Mr. White: You would be in charge of all the sales activities, for all hair products in northeast China. This would involve market analysis, client service and development, sales promotion, and regular customer satisfaction surveys. You’d report directly to the Regional Sales Director. Do you have any other questions?Wang: Yes, only one. When can I get your decision?Mr. White: I need to discuss with other board members. We’ll notify you of our decisi on as soon as possible. But … to be honest, you seem to be a good candidate with the right kind of experience and personality. You’re high on my list.Wang: That’s good! Thank you, Mr. White. I look forward to hearing from you. Goodbye.Mr. White: Goodbye.Key:o 1. F T F F To 2. 1) Sales Manager2) Five3) Brand Manager4) biscuits5) Business Administration6) oral EnglishScripts Unit 2Script:Sherry: Daniel, it’s you! I haven’t seen you for years. How are you doing?Daniel: Very well, thank you. And you, Shelly?Sherry: Not too bad. I heard you’ve got a new job. So, what do you do now?Daniel: I am an engineer in a large international car corporation now. Sherry: Oh, that’s nice! Which department are you in?Daniel: I’m in the Research and Development Department.Sherry: That sounds great!Daniel: Yes, it’s really a very exciting and rewarding job. At the moment, we are designing a new type of car.Sherry: Oh, really? You’ve always been clever, Dan iel. I knew you’d do something very challenging and creative. Do you need to work overtime? Daniel: Not really, I just work regular hours most of the time. But on Friday nights, I sometimes stay in the office after work to deal with unfinished tasks.Sherry: Well, Daniel, you must come and see me sometime and tell me all about it over a cup of tea.Daniel: I certainly will. What about you, Sherry? How is your job? Sherry: I am still the accountant of that cosmetics company…Task 2 Describing jobsScript:v Jack: Hi, I’m Jack. I’m the manager of the Research & Development Department. I’ve been in this position for three years. I have to manage all aspects of the product development process, including resource allocation , budget requirements and personnel management. I have to work with marketing teams to analyze the needs of the developing markets and direct our work accordingly. I’m responsible for creating and managing the R&D teams and for the overall planning, execution , and success of the projects.v Janet: I’m Janet, Sales Manager of R&T Company. Since I was promoted to the position of manager four years ago, I’ve been engaged in various responsibilities. My responsibilities include: developing sales strategies; achieving sales targets; recruiting and training sales staff; supervising and motivating team performance; expanding the customer base and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.v Stanley: Hi, I’m Stanley. As the manager of the Production Department, I’m responsible for selecting, developing and managing a highly competent and motivated staff of employees; ensuring that production is cost-effective and the products are produced on time and of good quality. Moreover, I have to work out the human and material resources needed. I’m also responsible for identifying the training needs of our staff and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement in all aspects ofmanufacturing.Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Introducing titles and responsibilitiesScript:President: Good afternoon, everyone! This is Robin Copperfield, the new vice president of our company. He will be in charge of the accounting work. Let’s give him a warm welcome!Robin: Thank you!President: Mr. Copperfield is an expert in the field of accounting. So, it is a ple asure for us to have him here. Now, Mr. Copperfield, I’d like to introduce the vice presidents and managers to you.Robin: It’s OK, thank you!President: This is May Bates, Vice President in charge of the Administration Department and the Neighborhood Service Department. Robin: Nice to meet you, Ms. Bates.Ms. Bates: Nice to meet you, Mr. Copperfield.President: And this is Dennis Hayes. Vice President in charge of the Marketing Department and the Sales Department.Dennis Hayes: How do you do, Mr. Copperfield? Glad to meet you. Robin: Glad to meet you, Mr. Hayes.President: And this is…oh, where is Andrew Jefferson?Robin: Mr. Jefferson? I’ve met him before. I heard he is one of the secrets of this company’s success. Everyone was raving about what a great job he’s done in …President: Uh… speak of the devil… Mr. Jefferson has just arrived. Mr. Jefferson: Hi, Mr. Copperfield, good to see you again.Robin: Good to see you, Mr. Jefferson.Mr. Jefferson: Sorry, I’m late. I was talking to a client.Robin: Oh, t hat’s OK. How many departments are you in charge of, Mr. Jefferson?Mr. Jefferson: Four: Research & Development, Engineering, Contract Budgets, and Project Preparation.Robin: No wonder you’re so busy.President: Mr. Copperfield, there are three managers who report directly to you, and they are all ladies. So, ladies, can you introduce yourselves? Ada Black: I’m Ada Black, responsible for management accounts. Caroline Clinton: I’m Caroline Clinton, responsible for financial accounts.Lucy White: I’m Lucy White, responsible for data processing.Robin: Oh, good. Nice to meet you all, ladies.Key:1. Caroline Clinton: financial accountsLucy White: data processingAda Balck: management accounts2. Administration; Marketing; Engineering; Project Preparation; Accounting3.1)administration:rear service of the company,coordinating the staff to exercise2)neighborhood service:working out plans for preserving&improving the physicl,social&economic health of neighbor.3)marketing:establishing marketing strategies to4)research&development:providing advice on available research5)engineering:manage&controlling project quality,schedule &costs6)contract budgets:lead the preparation,development &management of the operationalVideo 2 Do you like your job?Script:Robin: What’s your job now, Jerome? Do you still work for that wholly funded American company?Jerome: No, I left it three years ago. I have my own business now. Frank: Gee, that’s great! How do you feel as a self-employed entrepreneur ?Jerome: I feel good. I can make a lot more money than before and I have a lot of independence in doing things. But, sometimes I ge[t] tired. As you know, it’s not very easy to run a business on your own. What about you, Frank? What are you doing now?Frank: I’ve worked for several companies.After graduation, I wen[t] to a priva[te] company. Then a year later, I changed to a Sino-Japanese [‘sainəu,dʒæpə’ni:z] joint-venture enterprise and worked as a sales assistant. Two years later, I moved on to a computer company and worked in export sales. And now, I’m an advertising executive. Colin: Oh, you are a real job-hopper. Why have you changed jobs so often? Frank: I’m always interested in new challenges. I know changing jobs frequently can be a waste of a company’s human resources, but I’m gainin g a lot of experience! How is your job, Colin?Colin: I’ve been working for the PMC Textile Plant since I graduated. Two years ago, I was promoted to Line Supervisor.Frank: Do you like your job?Colin: The salary and benefits are Ok, but I don’t like the work environment. You know, the workshops are very noisy sometimes. Also, I don’t often get an opportunity to go anywhere. I hate staying in the same place all the time. You often travel on business, right, Robin? Robin: Yes. As a buyer, I mus[t] travel to purchase stock. I’ve been to a lot of places.Colin: Maybe I should think about becoming a buyer…Robin: Mm…, everything has two sides. I get fed up with traveling. Nowadays, I wan[t] to spend more time with my family.Janet: Hi, guys, may I join you?Everybody: Sure. Have a seat.Janet: You enjoy getting together, don’t you?What are you talking about?Robin: Jobs. What kind of job do you have, Janet?Janet: I’m the Public Relations Manager in a holding company.Colin: Do you enjoy it?Janet: Yes. What I like about it is that I can meet a lot of new and interesting people.Robin: How about your working hours?Janet: That’s the trouble. I usually have to work overtime because I often have dinner parties in the evening. I don’t get enough time with my family and baby.Key:1. self-employed entrepreneur, buyer, Line Supervisor, Advertising Executive, Public Relations Manager2. Names like dislikeJeromemaking a lot more money; having lots of independence in doing things feeling tired sometimesRobinhaving been to a lot of placestoo much traveling; having very little time tospend with his familyColingood salary and benefitsnoisy work environment; seldom having theopportunity to go outFranknew challenges; a lot of experienceJanetmeeting a lot of new & interesting peopleoften having dinner parties in the evening; having little time with her family and babyScripts Unit 3Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 Making a callScript:Office Assistant: Good morning. Luck Promotions. May I help you? Mike: Hello, this is Mike Twist from Smooth Communication. Could I speak to Steve Turner, please?Office Assistant: Just a moment, please.Steve: Hi, Mike. It’s nice to hear from you. How’s the English weather?Mike: It’s pretty good for this time of year. What’s it like in New York? Steve: Not good, I’m afraid.Mike: That’s a pity! I’m planning to come by next week.Steve: Really? Well, you’ll come by and see us while you’re here, I hope. Mike: That’s what I’m phoning about. I’ve got a meeting w ith a customer in Boston on Thursday next week. I was hoping we could arrange to meet up either before or after that.Steve: Great. That would give me a chance to show you that convention center.Mike: That’s what I was thinking.Steve: You said you have t o be in Boston on Thursday? That’s the 7th? Mike: That’s right. I could stop over in New York on the way—that would be Wednesday. Would that be possible?Steve: Ah, I’m afraid I won’t be in the office on Wednesday.Mike: Er, well, the other possibility would be to arrange it after I leave Boston.Steve: When do you plan to leave Boston?Mike: Either Thursday afternoon or Friday morning, but I would like to catch a flight back to London on Friday evening.Steve: Ok. Well, it would be best for us if you could fly in on Friday morning. I will pick you up at the airport, and then I could show you the convention center. If there’s time, you could come back to the office and we’ll run through any of the details that still haven’t been finalized.Mike: That sounds good. Just as long as I can get back to the airport for my evening flight.Steve: No problem. Look, why don’t you fax me your information once you’ve confirmed your flight? Then we’ll get back to you with an itinerary for the day—that’s Friday the 8th, rig ht?Mike: That’s right. Good. Well, I’ll do that and I look forward to seeing you next week.Key:F F T T F T F FTask 2 Leaving a messageScript:Operator: Hello, ABC Co. Ltd. How can I help you?Paul: This is Paul Jackson of Grand Company. Can I have extension 3421? Operator: Certainly, hold on a minute and I’ll put you through.Roy: Louise Paulson’s office. This is Roy speaking.Paul: This is Paul Jackson calling. Is Louise in?Roy: I’m sorry. She’s out at the moment.Paul: When will she be back?Roy: I’m afraid she won’t be back soon. Can I take a message?Paul: Yes, could you ask her to call me at 979-326-8965. I need to talkto her about the order we placed last Friday. I’m afraid we have to make some changes to the order. Tell her it’s urgent.Roy: Could you repeat the number please?Paul: Yes, it’s 979-326-8965 and this is Paul Jackson.Roy: Could you spell it?Paul: P-A-U-L, Paul, J-A-C-K-S-O-N, Jackson. Paul Jackson.Roy: Thank you, Mr. Jackson. I’ll make sure Louise gets this as soon as possible.Paul: Thanks, bye.Roy: Bye.Key:Message NoteTo: Louise PaulsonFrom: Paul JacksonPhone: 979-326-8965Message: Ring back to him about the order they placed last Friday. They have to make some changes to the order. It’s urgent.Taken by: RoyPart IV Viewing & SpeakingVideo 1 Leaving a messageScript:Receptionist: Hello, International Sales.Mr. Schulz: Hello, this is Mr. Schulz here, calling from England. Receptionist: Yes, Mr. Schulz, who do you want to speak to ?Mr. Schulz: I’d like to speak to Mr. Matthews.Receptionist: Fine. Hold the line, please. I’m connecting you now. (connected)Miss Perez: Hello. Mr. Matthew’s office. Who’s calling please?Mr. Schulz: This is Mr. Schulz calling from England. Can I have a word with Mr. Matthews?Miss Pere z: I’m afraid Mr. Matthews isn’t available. He’s gone to Hong Kong on business for a few days.Mr. Schulz: When do you expect him back?Miss Perez: He’ll be back on Friday afternoon. Is it urgent?Mr. Schulz: Yes.Miss Perez: Can I take a message for him?Mr. Schulz: Yes, please. Will you tell him that we’ve just received your sample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it? Miss Perez: Sure. It’s very kind of you to say so. Can we expect an order from you?Mr. Schulz: That’s why I’m mak ing the call. Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Miss Perez: OK, Mr. Schulz. Anything else?Mr. Schulz: One more thing. Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company that early this Saturday because of the rail strike. It’ll probably be afternoon before I arrive.Miss Perez: No problem, I’ll give him the message.Mr. Schulz: Thanks.Miss Perez: You’re welcome. Goodbye.Key:1. F F T T F2.Message 1) Will you tell him that we’ve just received your sample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it?Message 2) Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Message 3) Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company early on Saturday because of the rail strike. I probably won’t arrive until that afternoon.Video 2 You are hard to get hold of!Script:First attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon, this is DNN. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: Good afternoon. I’d like to speak to Mr. Miller, please. Receptionist: Mr. Miller? Hold on, please. I’ll connect you. (connected)Leo Miller: Mr. Miller speaki ng. Who’s calling please?Ms. Mandel: This is Ms. Mandel from BCM. Is this Henry Miller?Leo Miller: What? Henry Miller? No, this is Leo Miller, in the Sales Department. Henry Miller is in the Customer Relations Office. I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong e xtension.Ms. Mandel: Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?Leo Miller: Sorry, I haven’t got a directory on hand now. Would you mind calling the switchboard again? I’m sorry not to be of more help.Ms. Mandel: Oh, Ok. It doesn’t matter. I’ll call to the receptionist. Thank you, anyway.Second attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: Good afternoon. This is Ms. Mandel again. I’m afraid you gave me the wrong extension just now. I want to speak to Henry Miller, not Leo Miller.Receptionist: Oh, there are two Mr. Miller in our company. I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.Ms. Mandel: OK. I’m holding.(Phone rings. Nobody answers the phone. Ms. Mandel hangs up the phone.) Third attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller. No one is answering his line. I really need to talk to Mr. Miller as soon as possible. We placed an order with you last week, but we have so far heard nothing about it. It’s a rush order, and we need it urgently. Can you help?Receptionist: Of course. I’ll go and find him and ask him to ring you immediately. There may be a problem with his line.Ms. Mandel: OK, thank you so much.Fourth attempt(Mr. Miller is in his office. The phone line is connected.)Ms. Mandel: Hello, Mr. Miller, this is Ms. Mandel. Thank you for ringing back. You are hard to get hold of!He nry Miller: Oh, I’m terribly sorry for the trouble. I was in a meeting and I left my cellphone in my office.Ms. Mandel: Oh, OK. Mr. Miller, I’m calling you about…Key:1.First attempt1) A 2)CSecond attempt3) CThird attempt4) C5) BFourth attempt6) C2.1) When Ms. Mandel asked for Mr. Miller, the receptionist replied, “Hold on, please. I’ll connect you.”2) When Leo Miller found out that he was not the one Ms. Mandel asked for, he said,“I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong extension.”3) When Ms. Mandel was told she dialed the wrong number, she said, “Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?”4) When the receptionist realized she had given the wrong extension, she said,“I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.”5) When Ms. Mandel phoned the receptionist the third time, she explained, “It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through。
商务英语视听说第三版下册听力原文
商务英语视听说第三版下册听力原文Tom:So far our commodities have stood the competition well. The very fact that other clients keep on buying speaks for itself. Few other teas can comparewith ours either for flavor or color.目前为止,我们的商品都就是经得住竞争的。
其他客户不断地向我们出售就证明了这一点。
在香味或色泽方面,其他品牌的红茶很难与我们的红茶相媲美。
Sammy:But I believe we’ll have a hard time convincing our clients at your price.不过我认为很难说服我们的客户们接受你方的价格。
Tom:To be frank with you, if it weren’t for our good relations, we wouldn’t consider making you a firm offer at this price.坦率地说道,如果不是为了我们之间的友好关系,我们本来不能考量以这个价格报金融期货的。
Sammy:All right. In order to get the business, I accept.好吧,为了达成交易,我接受了。
Tom:I’m glad that we’ve settled the price.很高兴我们就价格问题达成一致了协议。
Sammy:Now about the quantity. You said you could offer me only 500 cases, which I think is not enough. Last year we sold 700 cases, and I’m sure I can do better this year. I hope you can offer me at least 800 cases.现在谈谈数量问题。
商务英语听说 Unit 10 Business Etiquette
Question 2 I have become a client of yours and we have a meeting scheduled so you can show me what your company can do for me. When you’re speaking to me, what should you refer to me as? • A. Ms. Ward • B. Susan Ward • C. Susan • D. Susie, Baby
4. ( C ) • This is the standard North American comfort zone for communication. If you are standing closer to the person than three feet, you will be invading his or her personal space. If you stand further away from him or her than this, you will be perceived as standoffish or end up yelling at the person you want to converse with. • Remember that the communication comfort zone differs in different cultures. Before trying to do business in a different country, you should find out what the communication comfort zone is there - and whatever other customs there are that could affect doing business.
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Unit OnePart I Lead-in1.1) An inquiry is a request for information.2)The importer usually inquires the exporter for information or an offer for the goods hewishes to buy.2・ A quotation is merely a notice of the price of certain goods at which the seller is willing to sell.3.1)B 2) C 3) APart II Listening & Speaking 1I Listening1 ・ Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks・customers; a newly established firm; business relations; all the necessary information; a new customer; channelsa.banksb.Chamber of Commercee. business houseg. trade directoryi.market investigationj. trade fairs and exhibitions2.Listen to the passage and fill in the missing information.the Commercial Councilor's office; a leading exporter; a good market in our country; price;terms of payment3・ Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions.1)Who is calling the manager of the exporting department?John Smith from the Carter Trading Company.2)Why does he call the manager of the exporting department?He thinks that there might be some opportunities between the two companies・3)What does he ask the manager of the exporting department to do?He asks the manager of the exporting department to send him brochures and illustratedcatalogues.4.Listen to the passage and complete the notes・1)telephone, fax, or e-mail; the type of goods you are enquiring about; give a lot ofinformation about yourself; any particular items you are interested in2)specific and state exactly what you want; samples or patterns; invited to visit a showroom3)a prompt reply would be appreciated; a regular customer; quote competitive terms and offerconcessionsPart III Listening & Speaking 2I Listening1・ Listen to two passages and complete the notes.1)an action undertaken by buyers; to acquire product details; the prices of goods; the termsof payment; under what conditions the deal can be made; prompt, definite and helpful2)you should decide exactly what you want before you write; would be at a total loss torespond; without knowing your company's needs; should narrow down the type yourcompany would consider; 3,000 copies a month; 25 copies at any one time; what you arelooking for; you motivate her response2.Listen to a letter off inquiry and fill in the missing information.your inquiry of May 20; quoted; a range of designs and colors; in your market; catalogue;might be of interest to youII Interpreting(1)A: WeTe thinking of placing an order for Chinese tea with you.B: Which would you prefer, black or green tea?A: Both are very popular in my country. Could I have a look at your samples?B: Sure・ This is Oolong Tea from Fujian and Longjing Tea from the West Lake,…A: They are really very good in color and flavor. No wonder your tea has been well received by so many people・ Could you give me some indication of your price?B: Here is our price list. All the prices on the list arc subject to our final confirmation.(2)A: Good morning, sir.B: Good morning. I've seen your catalogue and Fm interested in your Flying Pigeon Bicycle. I think this type of bicycle will have a ready market in Canada・This is a list of myrequirements・ Could you quote us your lowest price CIF Vancouver?A: We generally quote on a FOB・ basis. Just a moment. Fll work it out for you.(3)A: Hello!B: Hello! Pve seen your catalogue and Pm interested in some of your products.A: You chose well. These products are selling well in your neighborhood. I believe they will have a ready market at your end・B: Could I have a look at your samples?A: Sure・ Here you arc・B: I'm very pleased with your products. I'm considering placing an order as long as your terms and conditions are acceptable.A: Here is our price list. These products are in great demand at present. So place your order early if at all possible•Part IV Supplementary Reading1. A sales enquiry can be generated in a number of ways・ It can be a phone call, a letter,call for tender, fax or e-mail, or it may be as a result of contact by a representative,through your advertising, or direct marketing・2・ Sales enquiries can be divided into active enquiries and passive enquiries・3 • To take the active role.4.1) Decide whether we can do what is required, and also whether we should do it.2)Produce an estimate or price accurately and quickly.3)Have a process for keeping the customer informed at various stages of the process・4)Have a well-defined system of authorization, that does not impede progress, but doesensure decisions are made by the right people・5.Generally the steps are estimating, pricing, and proposal.Unit TwoPart I Lead-in1 ・ Match the following currencies with their abbreviationsAustralian D)llar AUDCanadian Ebllar CADHong Fbng Ebllar HKDNew 血land Dollar NZDU.S. Ebllar USDSwiss Franc SFrEuro Dollar EURGreat B itain Pound GBPJapanese Yen JPYSingapore Dollar SGDRenminbi RMMatch the Incoterms with their Chinese equivalents.CFR ( Cost and Freight) 成木加运费CIF ( Cost, Insurance and Freight) 成本,保险费加运费CIP ( Carriage and Insurance Paid To) 运费和保险费付至CPT ( Carriage Paid To) 运费付至DAF ( Delivered at Frontier) 边境交货DDP ( Delivered Duty Paid) 完税后交货DDU ( Delivered Duty Unpaid) 未完税交货DES ( Delivered Ex-Ship) 冃的港船上交货DEQ (Delivered Ex-Quay) 目的港码头交货EXW (Ex-Works) 工厂交货FAS ( Free Alongside Ship) 船边交货FCA (Free Carrier) 货交承运人FOB ( Free on Board) 船上交货3.Open(10) (11) (12)4. OpenPart II Listening & Practice 1I Listening1 ・ Listen and write down the following quotations.1) AUD DO per dozjn EXW Guangzhou(2) CAD 2(® per kilogram FCA Guangzhou(3) EUR 137 per st FOB Sianghai(4) JPY 597 per uni FAS Shanghai(5) HKD 1(7 per pece CFR H )ng K )ng(6) SGD 463 per nitric t )n CIF Sngapore(7) USD 800 per st CPT Geneva(8) CHF 2,629 per kilogram CIP Geneva(9) USD 325 per st Delivered a 8no-Mongolian frontierEUR 317 per piece DES MirseillesGBP 500 per unit DEQ LondonEUR 3© per nctric t )n Delivered at 5 Maple Road, Bonn, Duty Paid(13) EUR 1,000 per metric ton Delivered at Maple Road, Bonn, Duty Unpaid2. Listen to the passage and fill in the missing words or expressions ・1) offer; goods; a firm offer; non-firm offer; quality or specifications; details of prices; terms of payment; packing; buyer; counter offer; offer — counter offer — counter-counter-offer2) exporting; revenue; Appropriate pricing; establish all relevant market data; a particular market area; adjust prices; supply and demand; rising or falling; profit margin; The quality and quantity of the products; fluctuations3. Listen to the passage and complete the notes ・quotes a price; taxes; gross prices; net prices; legally binding; when prices tend to fluctuate; are subject to change; hold the goods for a certain time; to protect their reputation; discounts; a trade discount; a quantity discount; a cash discount; a loyalty discountPart III Listening & Speaking 2I Listening1. Listen and fill in the missing information.A. 1()() cases; 5 kilograms per case; at USD25; CFR European main ports; September, 2002; five days.B. 50,000 tons; USD 225;C. 200 kiograms; USD 120; FOB Shanghai.D. subject to our final confirmation; 8111 Pure Silk Fabrics; 382913-AB; 50,000 yards; inwooden cases; USD3.7 per yard CIF London; To be made in three equal monthlyinstallments; March 23, 2002; to be opened 30 days before the time of shipment;E.letter; reply; June 1; offer; 80 metric tons; 2002 Crop; USD765 per metric ton; June;transshipment; terms and conditions; insurance; 130%2.Listen to three paragraphs and fill in the blanks1)counter-offer; offer; sellers; consider2)buyers; bid; price; commodity; made3)an intermediary; the money; 2% of commission; price reduction; "special discount^;promoting and expanding sales; excluded from the export price.II Interpreting(1)A: Here is our offer for 1,000 cases of jasmine tea・B: Well, your price is too high to accept. ItUl be very difficult for us to make any sales.A: You must be aware that the price of jasmine tea has been increasing ・B: But Vietnamese suppliers give a lower price.A: Every one in the trade knows that our jasmine tea is far more superior.B: I don't deny the quality of your jasmine tea. But competition is keen. Manysuppliers are in fact cutting their prices trying to get a larger market share.A: So far, our product can handle the competition well. We,ve had many orders and more are coming・ It just shows that our product is competitive and our price is attractive.(2)A: Here is our price list. All the prices in the list are subject to our final confirmation.B: By the way, do you allow any commission?A: Well, our prices are quoted on an FOB net basis. As a rule, we don't allow any commission.B: But you know, we3 4 5re a commissioned agent. We do business on a commission basis.Commission transactions will surely help to push the sale of your products・A: Yet your order is really not large enough.B: What quantity would you consider to be a large shipment?A: USD 500,000 or over.B: Wow, really substantial. Well, Mr. Chen, this is our first transaction. Can you be more flexible and offer us more favorable terms? It might be possible for us to establish along-term relationship.A: O.K. Wc would grant you a 3% commission 讦you place an order of USD 400,000.B: We appreciate your concession very much・However, we can usually get a 5% commission from our European suppliers.A: Mr. Green, our price itself is already favorable・ Ii is for our future business that we make this exception. This is the best we can do.B: All right, weTl have to accept it.3A: Mr. Wright, here is our offer for 5,000 metric tons of grade A red beans, USD175 per metric ton, CIFC 5% Rotterdam.B: Your price is on the high side, Mi; Chang. It's impossible for us to conclude any transactions at this price.A: I don^t know why you think so. Frankly speaking, we wouldnY quote you such a low price if you were not our regular customcr. I bet you can't get such a favorable pricefrom other suppliers・B: We got an offer from a Thailand supplier yesterday. Their price is 3% lower.A: You must take the quality of our red beans into consideration. Every one in this trade is well aware that the Chinese Grade A red bean is of superior quality. So the price ofgrade A commodities of course must be higher than those of inferior quality. Besides,there is a strong demand for Grade A red beans. A lot of orders are pouring in from allover the world. Most of the importers think that our offer is reasonable. I believe youllmake profits buying at this price.(4)A: Your price is 5% higher than that of the last transaction.B: You know production cost has increased a great deal recently. We also need to consider upward trends when we fix the price.A: But it will be very difficult for us to persuade our clients to buy at such a price・ You'll have to reduce your price by 5%.B: Your counter-offer is far beyond my reach・ We can't stand such a big cut.A: We make this counter-offer based on the offers from other suppliers. We made inquiries to some suppliers at the same time and found that your price is higher than the othersuppliers ・B: Could we just put this problem aside? Could you give me an idea of the size of your order first?A: It will largely depend on the price you offer. If you could make a 5% reduction, we would place an order of 100,000 pieces.B: All right. Shall we move together? We reduce the price by 3% on the condition that you increase your order to 200,000 pieces. This is our rock-bottom price・A: O.K. Let,s call it a deal.Part IV Supplementary Reading1 • Pricing should be postponed un til all of the other aspects of the transaction have beendiscussed.2.By presenting a more comprehensive negotiating package in a well planned andorganized manner.3.The exporter should react positively by initiating discussions on non-price questions,instead of immediately offering price concessions or taking a defensive attitude・4.The importer may press the exporter to make a concession on quantity discounts,discounts for repeat orders and improved packaging and labeling (for the same price).5.The importer may object to the initial price quoted.Unit ThreePart II Listening & SpeakingI Listening1 ・ Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions.1)Pillowcases, Article No. 201.2)2,000 pieces.3)No. Because pillowcases Article No. 201 are the best selling goods・ They are sold outfast every yea匚4)She has to pay a higher price in order to get 2,000 pieces・2.Listen to a passage and fill in the missing information.quotation of Nov. 15; with samples; quality; prices; place a trial order; Ladies' nylon pants;20,000 pcs; USD0.20/pc; USD4000.00; Bags; 500 pcs; USDl.OO/pc; USD 500.0(); a good market; place further and larger orders.3.Listen to a passage and decide whether the following statements are true or false・1) F 2)T 3) F 4) F 5)T 6)T 7) F 8)TPart III Listening & Speaking 2I ListeningI• Listen to three dialogues and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false(F).1)F 2) F 3) F 4) T 5) F 6) F 7) T 8) F 9) F 10) T2.Listen to a passage and answer the following questions・1)To check that the products are available and to confirm the order with the custome匚2)No.3)The stock control systcm.4)You send an invoice to the customer.3.Listen to a passage and fill in the blanks・1)interest; to make enquires; place an order; publicizing and promoting; client; delivery;replacements; after-sales service2)letters, faxes or e-mails; a formal order; a firm order; terms and conditions; the articlenumber; the port of destination; the payment terms; execute the orderII Interpreting(1)A: We9ve received your inquiry, Mr. Smith・ But we are sorry to tell you that the goods you inquired for are out of stock. You'll have to wait for two months.B: Two months! It will be too long・ Our customers arc in urgent need of the goods・A: There's nothing we can do. Our products have been well received for their high quality and reasonable prices・ So demands have often been exceeding supplies・ Though we have tried to speed up production, we still can't meet the increasing demands・ So Fd like to recommend to you the HRF-279.B: Our clients are familiar with GSB-112, but not HRF-279. How do I know that it will sell well in our market?A: Don't worry. The HRF-279 has been selling well in Europe and in Southeast Asian countries・ I'm sure it will have a ready market at your end.B: I hope so.(2)(On the phone)A: We have received your sample and are very satisfied with it. We,11 be placing a trial order for 50,000 sets. The order form will reach you tomoiTow・B: We're glad to accept your order. May I remind you that the sample should be added as part of the first shipment.A: No problem・ Whenever we place an order, we always ask for a sale by sample agreement, so we can be sure of the quality of the product.B: DonY worry. Our products are always as good as the samples we send.A: Thank you. If they sell well in our market, I can promise you that substantial orders will follow.(3)A: Hi.B: Hi. Nice to see you. How's business?A: Not bad. How's everything?B: It is the off-season in my market, since spring festival has just passed・ I found that your sales of bicycles have been falling off lately, haven^t they?A: ThaFs because we have switched to car accessories.B: Then, are you still handling bicycles?A: I am, but not on a large scale. Are you thinking of placing an order for some bicycles?B: I'm considering placing an order for 50,000 sets if your price is workable・Part IV Supplementary Reading1."China,s entry into the WTO is a historic event for China^s opening and reform^, “astrategic decision by the Chinese government faced with the situation of economicglobalization, and conforms with the target of China,s opening & reform and theconstruction of a socialistic market economic system”. As a landmark historicaldevelopment, China's entry into the WTO symbolizes a new phase of China's opening and reform, and will have a significant and far-reaching impact on the economic and socialdevelopment of China in the new century.2.According to WTO rules, all WTO members have the right to enjoy equal and justtreatment, and have the obligation to observe the organization^ various regulations.3・ The Chinese government has promised (1) to reduce the import tariff of 5000 kinds of goods as of January 1st, 2002, bringing the overall tariff level down to 12% from 15.3%,Revocable 12C Irrevocable L/C Sight UC Usancc/timc L/C Documentary L/C Clean L/C Standby L/C Revolving L/C Red dausc I/C Reciprocal I/C 可撤销信用证不可撤销信川证即期信用证远期信用证跟单信用证光票/无跟单信用证备用/保证信用证循坏信用证红条款信用证对开/互开信用证with a reduction rate of up to 73%, (2) to eliminate the quota licensing management offoodstuffs, wool, cotton, acrylic fibers, polyester pellets, fertilizer, and some tires as of the 1st of January 2002. By January l s, of 2005, non-tariff measures for over 400 kinds ofgoods will also be eliminated・4.The Chinese government should perform the obligations of Notification and Inquiry.5.China should "make scientific analysis and comprehensive understanding of theadvantages and disadvantages, opportunities and challenges of entry into the WTO. When faced with advantages, take opportunities and make positive use of them; withdisadvantages, work hard and strive to avoid risk:Unit FourPart I Lead-in1.Match Column A with Column B2.Open3.Below is a sample of irrevocable letter of credit which illustrates the various parts of a typicalletter of credit.1.1.2.3.2.No.3.within 21 days from B/L date4.Questions for reflection1)T/T 2) opm account 3) L/C 4) D/P 5) L/C 6) escrowPart II Listening & Speaking 1I Listening1.Listen to a passage and fill in the blanks.the letter of credit; reliable; safe; buyers; sellers; buyers; the opening bank; finance; collection; Documents against Payment; Documents against Acceptance; expenses; procedures; a risk; actual payment; collecting; non-payment; shipping documents; D/P at sight; D/P after sight; immediate payment; D/P; make payment; 45; 90; the documents; pays; acceptance; promise; thefinancial standing of the importer is sound; have convinced; payment.2.Listen to the dialogue between the bank clerk and the customer and answer the following questions.1 ・ To make an investigation of the financial position of the Malaysian Trading Company.2.Yes.3.RMBY898 in total.4.The results of the investigation of the financial standing of the Malaysian TradingCompany3・ Listen to a passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)1)F 2)T 3)T 4) F 5) F 6)T 7)T 8) F 9) F 10) TPart III Listening & Speaking 2I Listening1.Listen to a passage and fill in the missing information.export; irrevocable letter of credit; at sight; 30 days before shipment; the 15th day; documents against acceptance; the payment method; through full discussion; our imports; payment by collection.2.Listen to a dialogue and answer the following questions.A.To discount a time bill.B. A ninety-day bill for USD 9,876,000.C.Yes.D.3・ Listen to a passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).1) T 2) F 3) F 4) T 5) TII Interpreting(1)A: When should we open the L/C?B: The L/C must reach us one month before shipment. Since the goods are supplied from stock, yoird better open the L/C as soon as possible, otherwise it may delay the shipment.A: If we open the L/C one month before shipment, it'll tie up our money. Would 15 days do?B: Fm afraid not. It'll take us a lot of time to get the goods ready and book shipping space.You can" expect us to make delivery within 15 days・A: When are you going to ship the goods?B: The goods will be ready at the end of January・ So if the L/C would reach us by January 1,we could deliver the goods in early February.A: Do you have any stipulations on the validity of the L/C?B: Wc generally require the L/C to remain valid until the fifteenth day after shipment.A: Can we use Citi Bank as our opening bank?B: No problem at all.(2)A: I'm Chen Qiang of the Guangdong Silk Import & Export Corporation. Fd like to talk to you regarding your order No. 123-456 with us.B: Is there anything wrong?A: Well, shipping space is all booked up. Pm afraid we can't deliver the goods on time.Could you extend the L/C until the end of this month?B: No problem, but please try your best to solve the problem. The goods are seasonal commodities; weUl have to meet the Christmas selling season.A: WeTl try our best to ensure delivery in Mid-October.B: Thank you very much.A: You9re welcome.・(3)A: So far we have already settled the problems of price, quality and quantity. Now what about the terms of payment?B: We only accept payment by irrevocable letter of credit payable against shipping documents ・A: Could you be more flexible and accept D/A or D/P?B: Fm afraid not.A: Frankly speaking, we have overstocked some other goods, and our floating funds are insufficient. It'll tie up our money to open an L/C.B: I quite understand your position. But the problem is that the world economic situation is going downward and the financial market is fluctuating. Wc have to do business onan L/C basis so as to be guaranteed・A: Then could you accept 50% payment by L/C and the balance by D/P?B: Sorry, we are not in a position to do that, yet we could olfer you more favorable terms of delivery instead・Part IV Supplementary Reading1 ・ An experienced exporting firm extends credit cautiously. It evaluates new customers withcare and continuously monitors older accounts・ Such a firm may wisely decide to declinea customer's request for open account credit if the risk is too great and propose insteadpayment on delivery terms through a documentary sight draft or irrevocable confirmedletter of credit or even payment in advance. On the other hand, for a fully creditworthycustomer, the experienced exporter may decide to allow a month or two to pay, perhapseven on open account.1)Cash in advance;2)Documentary letter of credit;3)Documentary collection or draft;4)Open account; and5)Other payment mechanisms, such as consignment sales.3・ Drafts that are paid upon presentation are called sight drafts・ Drafts that are to be paid at a later date, often after the buyer receives the goods, are called time drafts or date drafts.4.The exporter usually expects the buyer to pay the charges for the letter of credit, but somebuyers may not agree to this added cost. In such cases, the exporter must either absorb thecosts of the letter of credit or risk losing that potential sale. Letters of credit for smalleramounts can be somewhat expensive since fees can be high relative to the sale.5・In a foreign transaction, an open account can be a convenient method of payment if the buyer is well established, has a long and favorable payment record, or has been thoroughly checked for creditworthiness. With an open account, the exporter simply bills the customer, who is expected to pay under agreed terms at a future date・Some of the largest firms abroad make purchases only on open account.Exporters contemplating a sale on open account terms should thoroughly examine the political, economic, and commercial risks. They should also consult with their bankers if financing will be needed for the transaction before issuing a pro forma invoice to a buye匚Unit Five PackingL Lead-in1.Open2.Open3.I) gunny bags 2) foam plastic 3) keg 4) barrels5) (rate 6) ron dums 7) paper b堀s 8) (artonsIL Listening & Speaking 1I Listening1 ・ Listen to the first part of a passage and fill in the blanks・damage free, destination, quality wooden, customized, mode of transportation, certification, vapor, land shipment, measured, location, loaded, end products, securing2. Listen to the second part and complete the notes・Centrally located 5 miles from the International Airport; 5,50() 一30,000# forklifts, overhead cranes, a cherry picker and basic rigging tools, an assortment of saws and drills, as well as a fully equipped mobile packing unit; on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.3.Listen to a passage, and answer the following questions.1)To protect the commodity and keep it good in quality and intact in quantity in the circulationprocess and to increase the market value of the goods.2)Shipping packing is also called big packing or outer packing; the function of marketing packingis to protect the goods as well as to beautify and introduce them.Ill Listening & Speaking 2L Listening1. Listen to the ten sentences and write them down.1)We are to use plastic wrappers for each shirt, so they are ready for window display.2)Please use normal export containers unless you receive special instructions from our agents・3)The packing must be strong enough to withstand rough handling・4)As for the packing of the products, we'd like to use crates・5)For this kind of product we export, each item is individually packed in plastic sheets・6)Every 24 pieces are packed in a paper carton before shipping・7)This shipping mark indicates the total number of cases, the ordinal number of package andnumber of the bill of lading・8)Packing charge is already included in the price.9)Actually we keep making improvements in our method of packing in order to meet the keencompetition in the world market・10)Each carton is lined with wateiproof paper, so the contents cant be spoiled by dampness or rain.2.Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions・1)Each jar will be wrapped by tissue paper placing in its individual decorative cardboard・ Thenwe pack the boxes in strong cardboard twelve to a carton, separated from each other bycorrugated paper dividers・2)They arc fragile commodities.3)Details of weight, symbols of warnings and directions such as USE NO HOOK, STOW AWAYFROM HEAT, DONOT DROP, and FRAGILE, as well as B's own marks.3.Listen to the passage and do the following exercises・A: 1)B 2) A 3)C 4)C 5) AB: Fill in the blanks according to the passage yoifve just heard.1 ・ standard cartons, corrugated rolls, air bubbles, plywood boxes, masking tape, plastic andsteel straps, buckles2. Frozen goods, Perishables, Consumable items3・ general cargo, personal belongings, packing, transportation, insurance facilitiesIL Interpreting(1)A: The safety of packing is something we always pay a lot of attention to. Especially for fragile commodities, wc'vc got to be extra careful. Otherwise, if something unexpectedhappened, we'd be responsible and it would cause you a lot of inconvenience, too.B: You' re right. But wouldn't it be safer to use wooden cases?A: Surely we can 讦you want us to, but the charge would be much higher.B: Then, let^ s keep using cartons・A: Sure, no problem. Cartons arc good enough for goods like this. You don9 t have to worry about it.(2)A: Fm so glad that we have the chance to do business togethe匚B: Me too・A: I made this special trip here this time hoping to have a look at the packing of our products because in the last shipment we received, there were a few items damaged by dampness・B: Fm sorry for that. But we have taken care of it.A: Could you be more specific?B: Although we are still using cartons, we have taken measures to prevent them from dampness. We have lined them with plastic sheets on the inside・ In addition, we've put a "keep dry" sign on the outside・A: That sounds good・(3)A: Do you niind if I give you a little suggestion about the inner packing of the products?B: No. Go ahead.A: Well, you know, packing affects the reputation of the products, and one important function of packing is to stimulate the buyer9s desire to buy. In addition, packing should give thebuyer an idea of what is packed inside・Your products arc good, but your packing doesn't look attractive enough to the buyer.B: Thank you very much. That's a good suggestion and we happen to have the same view. We have just improved our packing.A: Great! Would you let me have a look?B: Sure thing. Let's go to the sample room.IV Supplementary Reading1.No, not really.2.Customers often require rapid delivery, and faster handling speeds require protective packaging,while the packaging engineers and product designers would optimize the product-package。
商务英语视听说英文
商务英语视听说英文As an AI language model, I do not have the ability to watch videos or listen to audios. However, I can provide some content related to Business English speaking and listening.1. Business English speaking:- Greetings: When meeting someone in a business setting, it’s important to start with a polite greeting. You can say “Good morning/afternoon/evening” followed by their name or title, or simply “Hello”.- Small talk: During the course of a business meeting, it’s common to engage in some small talk in order to build rapport. Topics such as the weather, sports, or current events are safe and neutral.- Making requests: In business, making requests in a clear and polite manner is crucial. Using polite phrases such as “Would you mind…” or “Could you please…” helps to make the request sound more like a suggestion than a demand.- Negotiating: Negotiating is a key skill in business, whether it’s negotiating a salary, a contract, or a deal. It’s important to be assertive but not aggressive, and to listen carefully to the other party’s needs and concerns.2. Business English listening:- Active listening: In order to be an effective listener in a business setting, it’s important to practice active listening. This meanspaying attention to the speaker, making eye contact, and asking clarifying questions when necessary.- Note-taking: Taking notes during a business meeting or presentation can be helpful in retaining important information. Using abbreviations and symbols can help to save time and keep notes organized.- Understanding accents: In today’s global marketplace, it’s common to encounter people with different accents and dialects. It’s important to be patient and to ask for clarification if necessary in order to fully understand what is being said.- Following up: After a business meeting or conversation, it’s important to follow up with an email or phone call to confirm any decisions or next steps. This also helps to show that you are professional and reliable.。
英语专业商务英语听说
英语专业商务英语听说摘要:1.商务英语听说的重要性2.提高商务英语听说能力的技巧3.商务英语听说实践建议正文:商务英语听说在职业发展中具有重要地位。
随着全球化的不断深入,我国与世界各国的经济往来日益密切,商务英语听说能力成为英语专业毕业生在职场竞争中的必备技能。
本文将简要介绍商务英语听说的重要性,并提出一些提高商务英语听说能力的技巧和实践建议。
一、商务英语听说的重要性1.提升职场竞争力:掌握商务英语听说能力有助于毕业生在求职过程中脱颖而出,增加就业机会。
2.促进国际交流:在全球化背景下,商务英语听说能力使专业人士能够更好地与国际同行沟通交流。
3.拓展业务领域:具备商务英语听说能力的专业人士可以更轻松地与海外客户建立联系,拓展业务范围。
4.提升个人品牌:流利的商务英语听说能力展现出专业素养,有助于提升个人品牌和影响力。
二、提高商务英语听说能力的技巧1.注重语音语调:练习标准发音、语调,使语言更加地道。
2.扩充词汇量:掌握商务英语常用词汇,提高表达能力。
3.学习商务英语语法:熟练运用各种语法结构,使语言表达更加准确。
4.多听多说:通过听力训练和口语实践,提高商务英语听说能力。
三、商务英语听说实践建议1.参加商务英语培训课程:系统学习商务英语知识,提高听说能力。
2.观看商务英语影片:模仿标准发音,学习地道的表达。
3.加入商务英语交流群组:与他人分享学习经验,互相纠正发音、语调。
4.实战演练:参加商务英语角或与外国友人进行实际交流,提高听说实战能力。
总之,商务英语听说能力对于英语专业毕业生在职场发展具有重要意义。
商务英语听说
Unit 11. A: We are thinking of placing an order for Chinese tea from your company.B: Which would you prefer, black tea or green tea?A: Both are very popular in my country. Could I have a look at your samples and taste them?B: Sure. This is Oolong Tea from Fujian and Longjing Tea from Xihu…A: They are very good in color and flavor. No wonder so many people enjoy your tea. Could you give me some indication of your price?B: Here is our price list. All the prices on the list are subject to our final confirmation.2. A: Good morning, sir.B: Good morning. I’ve seen your catalogue and I’m interested in your Flying Pigeon Bicycle. I think this type of bicycle will have a ready market in Canada. This is a list of my requirements. Could you quote us your lowest price CIF Vancouver?A: We generally quote on an FOB basis. Just a moment, I’ll work it out for you.3. A: Hello!B: Hello! I’ve seen your catalogue and I’m interested in these products. A: You chose well. These products are selling well in your neighboringcountries. I believe they will have a ready market at your end.B: Could I have a look at your samples?A: Sure. Here you are.B: Your products are very good. I’m considering placing an order as long as your terms and conditions are acceptable.A: Here is our price list. These products are in great demand at present. So place your order early if at all possible.Unit 21. A: Here is our offer for 1000 cases of jasmine tea.B: Well, your price is too high. It’ll be difficult for us to make any sales.A: You must be aware that the price of jasmine tea has been increasing. B: But Vietnamese suppliers give a lower price than yours.A: Every one in the trade knows that Chinese jasmine tea is far more superior.B: I don’t deny the quality of your jasmine tea. But competition is keen. Many suppliers are in fact cutting their prices to try to attract more customers and get a larger market share.A: So far, our product can handle the competition well. We’ve had many orders and more are coming. It just shows that our product iscompetitive and our price is attractive.2. A: Here is our price list. All the prices are subject to our final confirmation.B: By the way, do you allow any commission?A: Well, our prices are quoted on an FOB net basis. As a rule, we don’t allow any commission.B: But you know, we’re a commissioned agent. We do business on a commission basis. Commission transactions will surely help to push the sales of your products.A: Yet your order is really not large enough.B: What quantity would you consider to be a large order?A: USD 500 000 or above.B: Wow, really substantial. Well, My Chen, this is our first transaction. Can you be more flexible and offer us more favorable terms? It might be possible for us to establish a long-term relationship.A: OK. We would grant you a 3% commission if you place an order of USD 400 000.B: We appreciate your concession very much. However, we can usually get a 5% commission from our European suppliers.A: Mr. Green, our price itself is already favorable. It’s for our long-term business relationship that we make this exception. This is thebest we can do.B: All right, we’ll have to accept it.3. A: Mr. Wright, here is our offer for 5000 metric tons of Grade A red beans, USD175 per metric ton, CIFC5% Rotterdam.B: Your price is on the high side, Mr. Zhang. It’s impossible for us to conclude any transactions at this price.A: I don’t know why you think so. Frankly speaking, we wouldn’t quote you such a low price if you were not our regular customer. I bet you cannot get such a favorable price from other suppliers.B: We got an offer from a Thailand supplier yesterday. Their price is 3% lower.A: You must take the quality of the red beans into consideration. Every one in this trade is well aware that Chinese Grade A red beans is of superior quality. So the price of Grade A commodities of course must be higher than those of inferior quality. Besides, there is a strong demand for Grade A red beans. A lot of orders are pouring in from all over the world. Most of the importers think that our offer is reasonable. I believe you’ll make a profit buying at this price.4. A: Your price is 5% higher than that of the last transaction.B: You know production cost has increased a great deal recently. We also need to consider upward trends when we fix the price.A: But it will be very difficult for us to persuade our clients to buy at sucha price. You’ll have to reduce your price by at least 10%.B: Your counter-offer is far beyond my reach. We can’t stand such a big cut.A: We make this counter-offer based on the offers from other suppliers. We made enquiries to several suppliers at the same time and found that your price is higher than the other suppliers.B: Could we just put this problem aside? Could you give me an idea of the size of your order first?A: It will largely depend on the price you offer. If you could make a 10% reduction, we would place an immediate order of 100 000 pieces.B: All right. Shall we move together? We’ll reduce the price by 7% on the condition that you increase your order to 200 000 pieces. This is our rock bottom price.A: Ok. Let’s call it a deal.Unit 31.A: We’ve received your enquiry, Mr. Smith. But we are sorry to tellyou that the goods you asked about are out of stock. You’ll have towait for two months.B: Two months is far too long. Our customers need the goods urgently.A: There is nothing we can do. Our products have been well received due to their high quality and reasonable prices. So demands often exceed supplies. Though we have tried to speed up production, we still cannot meet the increasing demand. So I’d like to recommend to you the HRF-279.B: Our clients are familiar with GBS-112, but not HRF-279. How do I know that it will sell well in our market?A: Don’t worry. The HRF-279 has been selling well in Europe and in Southeast Asian countries in recent years. I’m sure it will have a ready market at your end.B: I hope so.2.(On the phone)A: We have received your sample and are very satisfied with it. We plan to place a trial order for 5000 sets. The order form will reach you tomorrow.B: We’re glad to accept your order. May I remind you that the sample should be added as part of the first shipment?A: No problem. Whenever we place an order, we always ask for a sale by sample agreement, so we can be sure of the quality of the product.B: Don’t worry. Our products are always as good as the samples we send. A: Great. If they sell well I our market, I can promise you that substantial orders will follow.3.A: Hi! Long time, no see. How is business?B: Not bad. How is everything?A: It’s the off-season now, since spring festival has just passed. I found that your sales of bicycles have been falling off lately, haven’t they?B: That’s because we have switched to automobile accessories.A: Are you still handling bicycles?B: I am, but not on a large scale. Are you thinking of placing an order for some bicycles?A: I’m considering placing an order for 50 000 units if your price is fair.UNIT 41.A: When shall we open the L/C?B: The L/C must reach us one month before shipment. Since the goods are supplied from stock, you’d better open the L/C as soon as possible, otherwise it may delay the shipment.A: shipment, it’ll tie up our money. Would 15 days do?B: I’m afraid not. It’ll take us a lot of time to get the goods ready and book shipping space. You can’t expect us to make delivery within 15 days.A: When are you going to ship the goods?B: The goods will be ready at the end of January. So if the L/C would reach us by January 1, we could deliver the goods in early February.A: Do you have any stipulations on the validity of the L/C?B: We generally require the L/C to remain valid until the fifteenth day after shipment.A: Can we use Citibank as our opening bank?B: No problem at all.2.A: Mr. Smith, I’m Chen Qiang of the Guangdong Silk Import &Export Corporation. I’d like to talk to you regarding your order No.123-456.B: Is there anything wrong?A: Well, shipping space is all booked up. I’m afraid we can’t deliver the goods on time. Could you extend the L/C until the end of this month?B: No problem, but please try your best to solve the problem. The goods are seasonal commodities; we’ll have to meet the Christmas selling season.A: We’ll try our best to ensure delivery in Mid-October.B: Thank you very much.A: That’s all right.3.A:S O far we have already settled the problems of price, quality and quantity. Now what about the terms of payment?B: We only accept payment by irrevocable letter of credit payable against shipping documents.A: Could you be more flexible and accept D/A OR D/P?B: I’m afraid not.A: Frankly speaking, we have overstocked some other goods, and our floating funds are insufficient. It’ll tie up our money to open an L/C.B: I quite understand your position. But the problem is that the world economic situation is going downward and the financial market is fluctuating. We have to do business on an L/C basis so as to guarantee payment.A: Then could you accept 50% payment by L/C and the balance by D/P? B: Sorry, we are not in a position to do that, yet we could offer you more favorable terms of delivery instead.UNIT 51. A: The safety of packing is something we always pay a lot of attentionto. Especially for fragile commodities, we’ve got to be extra careful. Otherwise, if something unexpected happened, we’d be responsible and it would cause you a lot of inconvenience, too.B: You’re right. But wouldn’t it be safer to use wooden cases?A: Surely we can if you want us to, but the charge would be much higher. B: Then, let’s keep using cartons.A: Sure, no problem. Cartons are good enough for goods like this. You don’t have to worry about it.2. A: I’m so glad that we have the chance to do business together.B: Me, too.A: I made this special trip here this time hoping to have a look at the packing of our products because in the last shipment we received, there were a few items damaged by dampness.B: I’m sorry for that. But we have taken care of it and improved the packing.A: Could you be more specific?B: Although we are still using cartons, we have taken measures to prevent them from dampness. We have lined with with plastic sheets on the inside. In addition, we’ve put a “Keep Dry” sign on the outside.A: That sounds good.A: Do you mind if I give you a little suggestion about the inner packingof the products?B: Not at all. Go ahead.A: Packing affects the reputation of the products, and one important function of packing is to stimulate people’s desire to buy. In addition, packing should give the buyer an idea of what is packed inside. Your products are good, but your packing doesn’t look attractive enough to the buyer.B: Thank you very much. That’s a good suggestion and it happens to coincide with our own. We have just improved our packing.A: Great! Would you let me have a look?B: Sure thing. Let’s go to the sample room.UNIT 61.The shipping facilities at this port have been much improved. Therewon’t be any trouble.2.The lengths of our containers range from 10 to 40 feet. They can takeloads from 2 to 16 tons respectively.3.It is essential to choose the right means of transportation.4.Tankers are usually oil carriers, and are like bulk carriers whichtransport bulk consignments such as grain, wheat and ores.5.As your order is a large one, we are not in a position to book enoughshipping space, so we hope you will agree to partial shipment.6.Can we get our bill of lading now?7.Please fill out the Export Cargo Packing Instructions and the ExportCargo Packing Declaration here.8.When the goods are received on the dock, you will get a dock receipt.Once the goods are on board the ship, you will get a mate’s receipt.And if the goods are taken on board in good condition, bills will be marked “clean”, otherwise, “dirty” or “claused”.9.We have various shipping facilities that can meet differentrequirements. What’s the weight and length of your consignment? 10.W e advise the consignment be sent by express trains to ensure promptdelivery.11.A: Hello, this is Tom Smith from ABC company. I’d like to have aword with Mr. Lin Ming.B: Good morning, Mr. Smith. This is Lin Ming. Speaking, please.A: Well, I’d like to know when can you ship the goods?B: In February, I think.A: That’s too late, is there any possibility for you to advance the shipment to December?B: I’m afraid not, Mr. Smith. You know, there are only two direct steamers sailing for your port, and the shipping is booked up fromnow to the end of January.A: Oh, that’s too bad. We are in urgent need of the goods, you know. February is the selling season for this commodity. In order to meet the season, we hope you can deliver the goods before the end of December.B: Is there any chance of transshipment being allowed?A: Well, transshipment will prolong the delivery and is likely to cause damage. So, we still hope a direct shipment could be arranged.B: The trouble is that it is impossible to book shipping space. I’m afraid we can do nothing.A: Then, when is the earliest time we can expect shipment?B: The beginning of February, I’m afraid. But I’ll keep trying. We will keep contacting the shipping company. As soon as shipping space is available, we’ll let you know immediately.A: Thank you. Then, I won’t hold you up. Good-bye.B: Good-bye.。
商务英语视听说2
商务英语视听说2
《商务英语视听说 2》是一本关于商务英语听力、口语和视听能力培养的教材。
这本书通常是为学习商务英语的学生或专业人士设计的,旨在提升他们在商务环境中运用英语进行有效沟通的能力。
这本教材可能包含以下几个部分:
1. 听力练习:通过听力材料,如商务对话、演讲、会议等,帮助学习者提高听力理解能力,熟悉商务英语的常见表达和术语。
2. 口语表达:提供各种商务场景下的对话和角色扮演练习,让学习者通过模仿和实践来提高口语表达能力,包括发音、语调、流畅度等方面。
3. 视听材料:可能包含商务视频、电视节目、商务演示等视听资源,以帮助学习者更好地理解和运用商务英语,同时提高他们的听力和口语技能。
4. 商务主题:涵盖了商务领域中的常见主题,如市场营销、商务谈判、国际贸易、财务管理等,让学习者了解相关的商务知识和概念。
5. 练习和活动:教材中可能提供各种练习题、案例分析、小组讨论等活动,以帮助学习者巩固所学内容,培养他们的实际应用能力。
通过学习《商务英语视听说 2》,学习者可以提高在商务环境中使用英语的能力,包括听力理解、口语表达、沟通技巧等方面。
这本教材有助于学习者更好地适应国际商务交流的需求,提升他们在职场上的竞争力。
请注意,以上内容仅是对《商务英语视听说 2》这本教材的一般描述,具体内容可能因教材版本和作者而有所不同。
如果你对这本教材有更具体的问题或需要详细信息,建议参考相关教材的官方介绍或教材本身。
商务英语视听说(带笔记)
商务英语视听说(带笔记)1. 引言商务英语视听说是一门提高商务英语口语和听力技能的课程。
本文档将介绍商务英语视听说的学习方法和技巧,以及一些笔记和实用短语,帮助初学者快速提高自己的商务英语能力。
2. 学习方法和技巧2.1 视听技巧•多听多说:要提高自己的商务英语口语和听力能力,建议多听多说。
可以通过跟着商务英语教材或者商务英语纠错录音进行练习。
多听可以帮助我们熟悉商务英语的语音和语调,从而提高我们的听力理解能力。
•注意语速和发音:商务英语的语速比较快,而且发音上有一些特点,如清晰而准确的发音、重音的把握等。
因此,在学习商务英语时要特别注意这些细节,并加以实践和纠正。
•多用实际材料:在学习商务英语视听说过程中,我们可以使用一些商务英语材料,如商务英语教材、商务英语录音等,来进行学习和练习。
这样可以使我们更好地理解和运用商务英语。
2.2 学习笔记技巧•记录重点信息:在学习商务英语的过程中,我们可以通过记录重点信息和关键词来帮助我们记忆和理解。
可以使用不同的记笔记方法,如Mind Map、摘要法等,来组织和总结学习内容。
•加强口语练习:在学习商务英语时,我们可以通过口语练习来巩固所学知识。
可以利用自己的笔记,进行模拟商务英语对话或者口头表达的练习。
3. 实用短语和笔记3.1 会议相关短语和笔记•开会表达:–To start the meeting: 开会–To call the meeting to order: 宣布会议正式开始–To give an overview of the agenda: 对议程进行概述•会议讨论:–To present a report: 提交报告–To raise a point: 提出问题–To make a suggestion: 提出建议•会议总结:–To summarize the main points: 总结主要观点–To wrap up the meeting: 结束会议–To set a date for the next meeting: 安排下次会议日期3.2 商务谈判相关短语和笔记•商务谈判表达:–To negotiate a deal: 进行商务谈判–To reach a compromise: 达成 compromise–To make a counteroffer: 提出还价•商务谈判技巧:–To listen actively: 积极聆听–To understand the other party’s needs: 理解对方的需求–To find a win-win solution: 找到双赢的解决方案4. 结语本文档介绍了商务英语视听说的学习方法和技巧,以及一些实用短语和笔记。
商务英语视听说4 Unit 3
C. in the department store business
5. The passage tells us that the corporate chains_____________.
A. have comparative strengths and weaknesses
B. are more profitable
1. A partnership is _________ form of the proprietorship. A. an exploitative B. an extened C. an explorative
2. A partnership works on the basis of ___________. A. capital investment B. managerial function C. team efforts
Unit 3
Partnership
2023
Business English Listening and Speaking
Part 1 A Partnership
partnership 合股,合伙 partnership business 合伙业务 proprietorship /prəˈpraɪətərʃɪp/ 所有权 shirk 逃避(义务或责任等) sell out 出卖(股权)
Part 1 B Corporate Chains
corporate chain 合股连锁店 franchise 特许权,被授予特许权的企业 contractual 契约性的,契约的 standardization 标准化 predominance 优势
1. A corporate chain is ______________________.
商务英语视听说口语题目
商务英语视听说口语题目1.Mr. Xie, a graduate of Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, is applying foraposition of Assistant Manager ,at Guangdong spinning Company Ltd.,. a sino-Britishjoint venture. The Vice Manager,Mr.Wang is interviewing him about his educational background.2. Mr. Cai has worked in astale-owncd enterprise for six years. He is now applying for the position of production manager in a Taiwanese company in Shenzhen. He is being intcrviewed about his work experiencc. qualifications and other special skills.3. You have a booking in the Peninsula Hotel in Singapore. You are now flying toSingapore. Upon arrival, you will check in. order some food and hope to have a morning call at 6:15 a.m. Make a dialogue according to the situation.4. Mr. Jones is going to New York on business and plans to book a single room from Dec.20 to 28. He calls to make a reservation at Hilton Hotel, but all the rooms are fully booked. He has to ring the Grand Hotel for a reservation Make a dialoguebetween Mr. Jones and the receptionist.5.You are at an airport. You have just finished checking in and are proceeding to the security check. Suppose you are carrying a toy gun for your son and a botle of styling mousse.6 Make up a dialoge according to the following suituation Mr xie a graduate of(估计拍漏了大学的名字,但是不妨碍)manager, Ms. Wang, is interviewing him about his educational background.7. You are the secretary of a foreign trade company. Your boss, Mr.Li Long, is goingto attend the Paris Exposition (巴黎博覧会) next weck. He wants you to make areservation for single room form July 9to 15. You call a hotel but are told the roomsare booked. You try a second hotel, but there are only double rooms available. Youhaveto try a third one and make a reservation.8. You are going on a business trip to London next Monday. Work with your partner and create a dialogue:. Booking a round trip from Nanjing to Iondon9.You are going on a business trip to London next Mondy work with your partenr and create adialogue:Checking in at the airport.10.You are going on a buinss tirp to London next Monday Work with your partnerand create a dialogue:Going through customs11 You are going on a business urip to London next Monday. Work with your parmerand create a dialogue:. Checking in at the hotel12. You will attend the Guangzhou High-lech Fair(高科技交易会) You ring to book a single room for three nights form October15to17im a hotelBut you are lold all the roomns are bookcd. You are recommended to try another hotel nearhy.Takc turns to be the client and the hotel clerk.13. You, Mr. Alan are flying to Berlin You are now checking in at Hongkong International Airport. Your partner acts as the check-in agent. Make up a dialogue at the check -in counter.14 You are at Kennedy Airport. You have just finished checking in and are proceeding to the security check. Suppose you are carrying a toy gun and a bottle of styling mousse.15. You have claimed your luggage and are going through customs. Suppose you arecarrying an I-pad bought two days ago for personal use before your left US. Make up a dialogue going through customs. your parncr acting as the customs official.16. Mr. Li, a graduate of Guangdong University of Forcign Studies, is applying for a position of Assistant Manager at Guangying Spinning Company Ltd, a Sino-British joint venture. The Vice Manager, Ms. Wang; is interviewing him about his personal information, educational background, work experience. qualifications and other special skills. Make up a dialoguc between the intervicwer and interviewee.17.The boss, Gcorge. is discussing the drop of laptop sales last month with the manager of sales department.18. Talking about jobsSituation: You are former classmates, but have not seen each other for years.Suppose you come across each other in Nanjing one day.Student A : Named John, graduating from South China University of TechnologyYou want to apply for the position of sales manager in Suning Commerce GroupCo.. Ltd. Student B: Named Smith. You happen to be a personnel manager in Suning Commerce Group. You try to provide your partner as much information as required.19. Situation: A group of sales persons working for ZTE Corporation are discussing the current drops in sales of mobile phones.Student A: Your name is Yu, marketing manager of Corporation You are analyzing the dropping sales.Student B: Your name is Xi. coming from Shanghai office. You are offering a promotion strategy to see whether it is effective or not.20. Situation :Make a hotel reservationStudent A: You are Mr. i Smith. a CEO of Pepesi Co.You are l going to go on a business trip to Shanghai.You are callimg to make a holel reservation.Student B:You are Mr John, working as a receptionist in a hotel. You are asking the customerStudent A wants and other questions.21.Mike and Mary are working in a company. Mary is planning a meeting. but she is not sure what to do. So, she asks Mike for help. Make a conversation about it.22.Alice works in a toy-bear company. Mr. Smith wants to place an order. So he inquires some questions about the products and the company.23. Situation Airport ConversationStudent A: You are John. You are departing from an airport in Canada. You are stopped by StudentB. a security ollicer.Student B: You are Mike. a security oflicer. You think there is something unusual with John and ask him some questions such asa) What is the purpose of your visit?b) Where have you been staying?)Who have been in contact with in Canada?d) What is inside your case?24. Talking on the phoneStudent A Your name is X You telephone Y at Business Circle Conferencing.Request details of the next course on telephone skills and ask them to be sent by email (give your email address). Confirm that you will want to send five members of yourStaff on the course and find out what discount can be given on group booking.StudentB; Your name is Z. You work for Business Circle ConferencingSomeone calls to speak to your colleague Y, but (s)he has taken the day off today.Takc a message.25. Job interviewStudent A: IntervicweexXx. living in Nanjing. born in 1980, electrical engineering major; enthusiastic, disliking to leave things half-done. organized and extremely capable: a poor speaker,having been studying how to speak in public persistent and a fast learner cooperative and have good teamwork spirit a dnvers license a CPA (Cerificd Public Accountan)Student B: InterviewerManager of GE company。
商务英语视听说课程
商务英语视听说课程商务英语视听说课程是为了培养学生在商务场景中运用英语进行交流的能力而设计的一门课程。
通过本课程的学习,学生可以提高自己的听力、口语和表达能力,在商务会议、谈判、演讲等场景中更加自信地运用英语与他人进行沟通。
视听说课程的核心内容包括听力训练、口语练习和交流技巧。
在听力训练方面,学生将接触到一系列商务场景中的真实听力材料,例如商务会议记录、电话交流、商务谈判等。
通过反复听取和模仿,学生可以提高自己的听力理解能力,以更好地适应商务交流中快速的语速和特殊的语境。
口语练习是视听说课程的重要组成部分。
学生将进行口语训练,模拟商务场景中的对话和演讲,以培养自己的口语流利度和语言表达能力。
通过课堂上的角色扮演、小组讨论等活动,学生可以提高自己的商务英语口语水平,并学会运用正确的商务用语和交际技巧。
除了听力和口语的训练,商务英语视听说课程还注重培养学生的交流技巧。
学生将学习如何有效地进行商务会议、谈判、演讲等场景中的交流。
他们将掌握正确的谈判技巧、辩论技巧以及演讲技巧,以在商务交流中更好地表达自己的观点和与他人进行交流。
通过模拟实境练习和案例分析,学生可以在课堂上获得实践经验,提升交流技巧。
商务英语视听说课程不仅重视学生的语言能力,还注重培养他们的跨文化沟通能力。
在全球化的商务环境下,了解不同国家和地区的商务文化是非常重要的。
因此,学生将学习如何与不同文化背景的人进行有效的沟通,并避免跨文化误解。
他们将了解不同国家的商务礼仪、商务习俗和商务风俗,以更好地适应全球商务环境。
商务英语视听说课程的学习方法多样,包括课堂教学、听力训练、口语练习、角色扮演和在线学习等。
学生可以通过多种途径提升自己的商务英语能力,并不断拓宽自己的知识面。
总之,商务英语视听说课程是一门能够帮助学生提高在商务场景中运用英语的能力的重要课程。
通过本课程的学习,学生可以提升自己的听力、口语和交流技巧,为未来的商务交流打下坚实的基础。
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Unit 3 Business Phone CallsⅢSpeaking1. Sample dialog oneEdward and Elison are talking about how to make business phone calls effectively.\2. Sample dialog twoMark is calling Peter about something urgent, but Peter happens to be out for a meeting.3. Sample dialog threePeter Dennis, sales representative, telephones the company called Diamonds Galore to speak with Mr. Frank and Sarah Smith receives the call.ⅣWords & Notesalternate-of-choice questioning strategy 交替选择提问策略courteous adj. 彬彬有礼的,谦恭客气的descend 降低身份,逐渐变成project v. 表达,传达,表达……特点specialize in 专门研究,专门经营ⅤLanguage Focus1.Could you tell me the number of the West Lake Travel Agency?2.I’m just calling to tell you that the sales meeting has been put off till tomorrow.3.What number are you calling? There’s no one by the name of Smith.Unit 4 Business MeetingⅢSpeaking1. Sample dialog oneDavid, James and Julia are colleagues and they are having a meeting to arrange the Europe Sales Conference for their company.2. Sample dialog twoThe heads of department of Brown Industries are discussing a proposal to introduce flexible wording hours. Mr. Brown chairs the meeting.3. Sample dialog threeMark, John and Tony are having a meeting. They are discussing the sales strategies for the last quarter of the year.ⅣWord & Notesaccommodate v. 容纳anti-dumping n. 反倾销audio visual equipment 视听设备kick-off meeting 启动会议,开工会议surrogate adj. 代理的,替代的ⅤLanguage Focus1.I think it’s absurd to suggest that we cut down on production.2.I see your point , but could we please stick the main problem here?3.If nobody has anything to add we can draw the meeting to a close.Unit 5 Business TripsⅢSpeaking1. Sample dialog oneAlice and Simon are colleagues and they are taking a business trip next week. This will be Simon’s first trip because he is pretty new to the company.2. Sample dialog twoMrs. Sarah Smith is on her business trip abroad and she is now checking in at the airport.3. Sample dialog threeMrs. Sarah Smith has arrived in the hotel in Los Angeles where she will have a business conference with her business associates the next day.ⅣWords & Notesclarification n. 澄清,说明duty-free allowance 免税额hartsfield-Jackson International Airport 哈兹菲尔德-杰克逊国际机场in-room fax line 房内传真线smart phone n. 智能电话,智能手机ⅤLanguage Focus1.Now you’ve got your boarding pass, you can go through the immigrations and customscontrol.2.Would you please put your watch, keys and other metal article into this basket before you gothrough the security gate?3.Will you make out two separate bills for me? You see, I pay for my meals and my companypays for the room.Unit 6 Trade Enquiries and OffersⅢSpeaking1. Sample dialog oneMr. Zhou, sales manager of a Chinese carpet company is talking with Mr. Harry from Americaat the Guangzhou Trade Fair. Mr. Harry is interested in Chinese carpets and enquires about the product.2. Sample dialog twoMr. Baker, an importer from Canada, is interested in the Flying Horse Brand bicycle and enquires for it.3. Sample dialog threeMr. Taylor, an importer in textile business, is having an initial talk with Mr. Wang, sales manager from a Chinese textile company.ⅣWords & Notesarchitecture n. 建筑学,建筑风格,建筑式样correspondence n. 信件,函件,通信the early bird catches the worm 捷足先登(早起的鸟儿先吃虫)find/have a ready market 有销路meticulous adj. 一丝不苟,细致的ⅤLanguage Focus1.Won’t you have a look at the catalog and see what interest you?2.You may rest assured that your inquiry will receive our immediate attention.3.As we are heavily committed, we are not in a position to entertain any fresh orders.Unit 7 Terms of PaymentⅢSpeaking1. Sample dialog oneEllen has just been assigned to work in the International Sales Department and is asking Felix about international payment.2. Sample dialog twoHaving settled the problems of price, quality and quantity, Mr. Stone and Mr. Zhou continue their talk about the terms of payment..3. Sample dialog threeAfter having reached an agreement on the terms of payment, Mr. White and Mr. Zhang are talking about when the covering L/C should be opened.ⅣWords & Notesbehind the sailing schedule 赶不上船期creditworthiness n. 信誉,资信,信誉度meet each other half way 各让一步,互让一步within the specified time frame 在规定的时间范围内within the designated time 在指定的时间内ⅤLanguage Focus1. Regarding terms of payment, we would like to point out that L/C is the usual practice with allour customers in your country, and therefore we are unable to make an exception of your case.2. I heard you would accept different kinds of payment as China has adopted the “Open Policy”and you are following international practices.3. In view of our long business relations, we exceptionally accept delivery against D/P at sight,but this should not be taken as a precedent.Unit 8 Packing & PackagingⅢSpeaking1. Sample dialog oneAfter visiting the factories, Mr. Stone continues his talk with Mr. Zhao about the packing for the product he wants to order.2. Sample dialog twoMr. Alan, sales representative for a large tea company in Europe, is talking with Mr. Wang about the packing for the tae at the trade fair.3. Sample dialog threeMr. Swift, an importer, is talking with Mr. Yang, an exporter from a Chinese company, about the packing for silk T-shirts.ⅣWords & Notesall ready for window display 可直接放在橱窗陈列have a close bearing on sth 对某事或某物有密切关系moisture-resistant adj. 防潮的,耐湿的,抗湿的polyphenols n. 多酚,茶多酚safeguard n. 保护,保护措施ⅤLanguage Focus1.Effective measures must be taken to protect this product, as it is particularly subject tobreakable good.2.Could you wrap the carpets in thick grease-proof paper and reinforce at both ends to avoidwear by friction?3.As for inner packaging, we use a beautifully designed gift box, and you will find them idealfor gift presenting.Unit 9 ShipmentⅢSpeaking1. Sample dialog oneDavid Smith, Who has been dealing with transport problems, is talking with Peter Brown about transporting goods.2. Sample dialog twoMr. Zhang, a Chinese exporter, is negotiating with Mr. Edward Clift, about delivery time.3. Sample dialog threeMr. Barry, an importer, purchases 60 metric tons of dehydrated onion from China. He is now negotiating the terms of shipment with Mr. Chen from a Chinese company.ⅣWords & Notesbe in urgent need of 急需clearing and forwarding agents 报关和运输代理行complementary adj. 补充物maintenance n. 维护,维修multi-modal transport 多式联运ⅤLanguage Focusbined transport may cause a delay in shipment or even a complete loss of the goods.Besides, the formalities are too complicated.2.We are sorry to say that it is difficult for us to arrange the goods to be shipped in one lot. Sothe shipment is only to be made during April to June in three equal lots.3.Our shipping department told us yesterday that liner space for Europe up to the end of nextmonth had been booked up.Unit 10 Complaints & ClaimsⅢSpeaking1. Sample dialog oneMr. Jack Willis is talking to his client, Mr. Tom Smith from Henseng Trading International, about the defective he received.2. Sample dialog twoMr. Allis received the goods ordered but found that the goods are not up to the standard and about 20% of them are moldy. So he comes to see Mr. Song about this matter.3. Sample dialog threeA Chinese printing company ordered some printing machines from a European company.Upon delivery, some rollers of the machines are found to be defectives. Mr. White is sent by the company handle the problem.ⅣWords & Notesconsumption n. 消费for the sake of 为了,为了……起见inevitably adv. 不可避免地,必然地on second thoughts 经重新考虑,经再三考虑put(lay) one’s finger on 发现,找(问题的原因)ⅤLanguage Focus1.The October shipment of canned fruits arrived in a worthless state,20% of the goods havedeteriorated.2.We’ll take the matter up with the underwriters and give you the result as soon as possible.3.We’ll make a thorough investigation to find out where the responsibility actually lies. Butbefore that we can’t promise anything.Unit 11 Going GlobalⅢSpeaking1. Sample dialog oneChen Ping, a student journalist working for the college newspaper, is interviewing Professor Wang about the interaction between China and globalization.2. Sample dialog twoMr. Turner, Mr. White and Mr. Smith are discussing international market entry strategies.3. Sample dialog threeMr. Liao is consulting Mr. Edward Brown about market entry approaches.ⅣWord & Note sacquisition n. 收购,购买denationalization n. 非国有化have a good(great) mind to do something 极想做某事mechanism n. 技巧,方法,机制vulnerable adj. 易受攻击的,易受伤害的,脆弱的ⅤLanguage Focus1.Globalization describes the ongoing global trend toward the free flow of trade andinvestment across borders and the resulting integration of the international economy.Because it expands economic freedom and spurs competition, globalization raises the productivity and living standards of people in countries that open themselves to the global marketplace.2.The decision to take your company beyond its home market and search out opportunities toexpand globally is an important one. It can make the difference between incremental and exponential growth.3.In order for companies to gain a critical understanding of market and cultural requirements,they would be best advised to enter global market through partnerships. This method will allow these companies to gain a better understanding of local customers, preferences, customs, and business practices, as well as brands and fulfillment practices, before they enter the market.Unit 12 E-commerceⅢSpeaking1. Sample dialog oneMiss Jones is talking with Mr. Smith, an E-commerce expert about the types of E-commerce.2. Sample dialog twoBetty and Sally are talking about online shopping.3. Sample dialog threeMr. Johnson and Mr. Zhang are talking about the services provided by a B2B foreign trade website.ⅣWords & Notescommercialization n. 商业化fraudulent adj. 欺骗性的,不正的come into being 开始形成,存在effusiveness n. 热情洋溢,吐露virtual community 虚拟社区ⅤLanguage Focus1.E-commerce is the buying and selling of goods and services on the Internet, especially theWorld Wide Web. In practice, this term and a newer term, e-business, are often used interchangeably. For online retail selling, the term e-tailing is sometimes used.2.An Intranet is a corporate network that functions with Internet technologies, such asbrowsers, using Internet protocols. Another computer environment is an Extranet, a network that links the Intranets of business partners over the Internet.3.The total e-commerce market will grow; more consumers will participate in e-commerce;more countries will become developed and gain Internet access, and more B2B transactions will be conducted via e-commerce.。