新视野商务英语视听说下册1-8单元video原文unit-6
新视野第二册视听说听力原文及答案Unit6
Unit6II. Listening SkillsDialog 1Girl 1: What do you think of this miniskirt, Amy? Pretty hot stuff, eh?Girl 2: Wow…it’s pretty short. My mom would never let me wear something like that.Girl 1: My mom’s cool. She lets me make my own decisions about clothes.Girl 2: Not my mom. She’d be mad if I came home in a skirt like that.Girl 1: Let’s both got one; then maybe your mom wouldn’t be so upset if we both wore the same skirt.Girl 2: Well…maybe.1.D2. The first girl(The girl who suggests wearing the short skirt.)Dialog 2Mother: Lily, where did you get that skirt? You can’t wear that. It’s much too short! What will others think?Lily: You don’t understand fashion. It’s what everyone is wearing. I think it looks very attractive.Mother: Nonsense, it’s only suitable for a supermodel on the catwalk. It’s not meant for ordinary people like us. Your dad is sure to say the skirt is far too revealing!Lily: But it’s really in high fashion; everyone is wearing clothes like this.Mother: Not everyone. Your friend Amy would never wear a skirt like that![Amy comes in, wearing the same style of short skirt!]Lily: Look, Amy has come. She’s wearing the same skirt!Mother: My God, I give up.1. B2. No, she hasn’t.III. Listening InTask 1: A Woman’s Funny DressLily: Mom, look at that woman. Her dress looks funny.Mother: I wouldn’t say that, Lily. It looks fine to me.Lily: Are you kidding? She’s out of fashion. That’s last year’s style.Mother: Oh, come one, as long as it looks good on her.Lily: Wow, you’re really as out-dated as she is.Mother: You’re right. I’m out of date. So what? What’s the point of following the fashion?Lily: No wonder you never buy me new dresses.1.looks funny2.looks fine to her3.is behind the times4.went out5.looks good on her6.out-dated7.keeping herself in style8.no wonderTask 2: How is fashion decided?Fashion designers design and make fashionable clothes for men and women. They deign trends and create new styles. Paris has been the traditional center of world fashion, though recently British designers have had great influence in setting new styles, and so have certain designers in the United States and Italy. French designers guard the secrets of their new designs until their collections are shown to the public. Then pictures of the styles are published in newspapers and magazines all over the world. People from many countries travel to Paris to buy the clothes and copy the newest ideas. In January they go to see the spring clothes; and in July, to see the autumn designs. Many dress manufacturers from other countries buy the original clothes of the famous French designers. They then take them back to their own sewing rooms, where the clothes are copied and made up in great numbers. That’s why you may be able to buy in your town the clothing that is in the latest style without paying a very high price for it. Other manufacturers use the Paris styles simply as a starting point for their own ideas. Still others may adapt only a part of the French design into their own styles.1. F2.F3.T4.T5.FFashion designers design fashionable clothes,begin trends and new styles,and their work is copied all over the world.Paris is the center of the world fashion, where the secrets of the newdesigns are guarded until they are shown to the public People and manufacturers come to Paris to buy and copy new clothes, in January andJuly. Then the clothes are copied and made up in largenumbers, for which one does not have to pay a high price.Other manufacturers use Paris styles simply as a starting pointfor their own ideas.Still others adapt only a part of the French designTask 3: Dreaming of Being a Fashion ModelTop fashion models travel all over the world, earn huge salaries and live exciting lives. If you want to be a model, you should know the basic rules. Girls are usually picked to be models when they are between 15 and 22 years old. Ideally, they are tall, long-legged, and thin. The minimum height is about 5’8”, and the average weight is 108-125 pounds. A few other important things for a fashion model are clear skin, healthy hair, straight teeth, and a well-shaped body. You’ll also need ambition, intelligence, confidence, independence, and will-power.If you’ve got the right looks but are worried over not being tall enough or fit enough, Kimi is the answer. Kimi is the magic key to developing your fashion model potential. Kimi is a computer-designed stimulator. It massages your feet to stimulate a part of your brain that produces more growth hormones. This will give you the fashion model kind of height. You should also go in for some sports like running or basketball. These increase the benefits of using Kimi.Make an important decision today. Order Kimi right now! Don’t you think having the hegith and shape of a fashion model would be wonderful? Yes, Kimi helps you realize your dream.1.D2.B3.A4.B5.CTop fashion models…..earning large salariesFuture models…..being at least 5’8” tallKimi…………..massaging one’s feetA part of the brain……producing growth hormones directlyCustomers…….buying KimiIV. Speaking OutModel 1 How did you like the fashion show?Laura: How did you like the fashion show last night?John: It was dumb. I think it’s stupid of women to wear clothes like that.Laura:I didn’t see anything wrong with the clothes; they looked pretty nice to me.John:Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around the streets?Laura: Yes, I do. At least, some people certainly can. They wear high-fashion clothes to show off their sense of style and wealth.John:Well, I still think they’re dumb. It makes more sense to spend the money on more practical purposes.Now Your TurnA: What did you think of the low-cut dress at the fashion show yesterday evening?B: I think it’s not decent for Chinese girls to wear a dress like that.A: The dress seemed quite al right to me. In fact, they looked pretty nice to me.B: Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around the streets?A: Yes, I do. Don’t forget this is already the 21st century. Some people wear high-fashion clothes to show off their sense of style as wealth.B: Well, I still think low-neck dresses are wrong. It would be better to spend the money on high-quality, traditional clothes.Model 2 I’m looking for a light jacket.Salesman: What can I do for you?John:I’m looking for a light jacket.Salesman: Please come this way; they’re just over here. What size do you like?John:I’m not sure.Salesman: ok, I’ll measure you. Well, you are size 42. What color do you like?John:Light blue, please.Salesman: OK, try this one on.John:Yes, that’s comfortable. And the color goes well with my jeans. How much is it? Salesman: $24.99.John:I’ll take it. Can I pay with a credit card?Salesman: Sure, we take both debit and major credit cards.Now Your TurnA: Can I help you?B: Can you show me a pair of jeans?A: OK. What size do you wear?B: I don’t know.A: No problem, I’ll take your measurements…OK, what color do you like?B: Dark blue, please.A: Please try this one on…How does it feel?B: Yes, that’s comfortable. And the color matches my jacket. What does it cost?A: $79.90.B: I’ll take it. Can I pay with a credit card?A: Sorry, we accept only cash.Model 3 Could you show me a pair of running shoes?Salesman: Good morning, see anything you like?John:Not yet, I’ll look around first…Excuse me, could you show me a pair of running shoes? Are any of these on sale?Salesman: The price of the Reeboks won’t change, but the Nikes go on sale this afternoon:25% off. That’s a good deal.John:No, I don’t like Nikes at all.Salesman: Well, why don’t you try on this pair of Reeboks and see how they feel?John:Okay. But I think they are going to be on the small side. Oh, there, I’m afraid are a bit too tight. Do you have a size 24?Salesman:I’m sorry, they’re all sold out. But I’ll be glad to order a new pair of you.John:How long will it take?Salesman: Three days.John:Then don’t bother. Thank you anyway.Now Your TurnA: May I help you?B: I want to buy a dress. Can I have a look at the green one?A: Sure. Please try it on and see how it feels.B: OK…I think it’s a bit too large. Do you have a smaller one?A: I’m sorry, this is the smallest one. How about the blue one?B: No, I don’t like the color. Thanks.V. Let’s TalkThe MiniskirtMary Quant was a famous dress designer in the 1960s. Her main contribution to fashion history was the miniskirt. During the 1960s many young people were starting to think women could do more in life than be wives and mothers. Clothes became a weapon in the battle between generations. Anything different and daring was soon popular. During this period miniskirts attracted the world’s attention. It was teenagers and very young girls who bought short shirts that displayed their legs. Ms. Quant said that at her fashion shop, young women began demandingshorter and shorter skirts. “If I didn’t make them short enough, the girls that had wonderful legs would take scissors and shorten the skirts themselves.” She said. Eventually, Ms. Quant’s skirts, which arrived in the United States in the mid-60’s, were reduced to about five inches. In parts of Europe and North America the miniskirt represented loose morals. Members of the older generation believed good girls would never appear in miniskirts. But in Ms. Quant’s opinion, short skirts worn with heavy pantyhose would make the girl look childlike. Lately, feminists have come to see mini as a symbol of women’s liberation, as a powerful weapon against the traditional stereotype of the woman simply as wife and mother.1.D2.D3.A4.C5.BVI. Furthering Listening and SpeakingTask 1: Paying for the New ClothesDaughter: Mom, I need some new clothes. Everything I have is out of date. The new semester will be starting soon—can we go shopping?Mother:You have a closet full of clothes that are still in very good condition. Your father and I already have to pay you university tuition…and there’re the books too.Daughter: But everyone else will be wearing the latest Levis. And I will look stupid wearing the same old skirts I wore in high school. They are so long. People will think I came formthe middle ages.Mother:But…Daughter: Maybe I could get a part-time job to help pay for the new clothes.Mother:No, you need to study. But university is a new experience…maybe we can look for something not too expensive.Daughter: Wonderful, at least we can have a look.The daughter wants to buy new clothes, but the mother disagrees, saying she still has a lot of clothes in good condition and the parents have to pay for the university tuition. The daughter argues that she needs clothes in fashion, so as not to look as if she had come form the middle ages. The daughter then suggests getting a part-time job to cover the expenses. Not wanting to affect the daughter’s studies, the mother finally agrees to buy new clothes.Task 2: A Model’s Description of Her WorkBefore the fashion show started, we had a rehearsal. In a small room we were each given a space.A dresser got us into the fashion clothes, then an assistant checked that the style was right—the correct number of buttons undone, the trousers pulled to the right height. Once dressed, we queued up in order by the door. The fashion designer checked that the clothing was as the he wanted. The music started, and we went out. We posed for the photographers, turned and walked back. It was a breeze. I walked back into the room, too excited to realize I was meant to hurry. In the few steps from the door you can throw off quite a few layers of clothing. By failing to do so, I almost missed my next turn.At 8:30p.m., with the audience in place, we were back in the clothes. We went out again, to a full house. The music was loud, but clear. You could hear the talking—fashion shows are not theatre, and people don’t keep quiet. Journalists discuss what to write about; buyers discuss whether they can make a profit from the clothes. And although you have been chosen for your looks that aresuitable for certain dresses, as a model, you are just an advertisement for the designer. So you walk through conversations, unable to stop or react. You are not a creative human being, just a smiling doll.1.T2.F3.T4.F5.FTask 3: Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka-dot BikiniShe was afraid to come out of the lockerShe was as nervous as she could beShe was afraid to come out of the lockerShe was afraid that somebody would seeOne, two, three, four, tell people what she woreIt was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikiniThat she wore for the first time today.An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikiniSo in the locker she wanted to stay.Two, three, four, stick around we’ll tell you moreShe was afraid to come out in the openAnd so a blanket around her she woreShe was afraid to come out in the openAnd so she sat bundled up on the shoreTwo, three, four, tell the people what she wore…SpeakingBuying an Expensive DressNancy: Your new low-cut dress is wonderful.Jill: Thank you, Nancy. I just bought it on sale. It was marked d9own 50%.Nancy: Where did you get it?Jill: Lane Crawford. They had a year-end sale that was too good to pass up.Nancy: I heard about this store. They have all the high-end stuff.Jill: Nothing good in life is cheap.Nancy: Well, let’s go shopping then. And don’t forget to bring it.Jill: Bring what?Nancy: Your credit card.。
新视野大学英语视听说(第三版)Unit 6 Wit and fit听力原文
Unit 6 Wit and fitListening to the worldSharingScriptsF = FinnPart 1F: Often it’s hard to find a time to exercise when you have a full-time job. Lots of my friends belong to gyms but I prefer to go running outside to keep fit. How about you? What do you doto keep fit?M1 = Man 1, etc.; W1 = Woman 1, etc.Part 2M1: Uh … I do quite a few things actually. Um, I go to the gym quite regularly. I go for runs. Er, I’m also a little bit involved in the sport of rowing. So, I’m down there quite a bit. I coa ch, actually coach rowing as well.W1: I have three children, and I work full-time. And I don’t have a lot of time to do any extra organized exercise.W2: Er, the main thing I do is I do practice yoga, that incorporates different positions as well as meditation, and different breathing techniques.M2: Usually, I ride my bike, like I got here. And I go to the gym more or less three to four times a week. And I also watch what I eat.W3: I dance, and I do yoga – and I just try to be as active as possible – enjoy nature also.M3: I try and walk everywhere because, um, I don’t really enjoy running.W4: I have quite a hectic lifestyle as a musician but I do try to keep fit – going to the gym, yoga classes, Pilates classes, er, sometimes running, and generally keeping active.W5: I’m a police officer, so I have quite an active job. Um, I can spend 8 or 12 hours doing foot patrol, um, walking round the streets of London so I suppose that keeps me quite fit.Part 3F: What other things would you like to do to keep fit?M1: I’d love to get involved with some team sports. I really enjoy, sort of, the team aspect of sport.Er, particularly I think I’d like to get into hockey.W1: I’d quite like to learn how to play tennis properly. Er, it’s probably one of the only sports that I’m interested in; it’s something I would watch on TV.M2: I would like to run, but, er … my legs are, are not running legs, so I prefer to cycle.W3: I would like to learn to rock climb.M3: I would actually like to join a rowing club, er, but unfortunately I don’t have time and it is a little bit expensive.W4: I really enjoy getting out of London at the weekend and going sailing.W5: When I was at university, um, I got quite into swing dancing, which is very like jive, 1940s jazz dancing. Er, I’d quite like to take that up again since it’s an easy way of keeping fit, andyou meet a lot of people.Part 4F: Do you do anything that isn’t very healthy?M1: Um, I have a bit of a sweet tooth. Um, I love dessert, and I love to eat, er, sweet things.W4: I definitely drink too much coffee, and I do like chocolate as well.W2: Eating late is really bad for you so I try and avoid that – as much as I can, although it does happen quite regularly.W1: I love chocolate, and I probably eat too much of it.W5: Um, because of my shift work, I eat a lot of fast food, er, especially in the early hours of the morning.W3: Gosh, I don’t know. I’m a vegetarian. I don’t drink. I don’t smoke. I don’t drink caffeine.M3: I eat far too many crisps, and chocolate and biscuits. And because I bake, I also eat a lot of cake.ListeningScriptsI = Interviewer; W = WomanI: Can you tell us a little about superfoods?W: Well, um, superfoods include tomatoes, broccoli and spinach.I: Hmm.W: These have lots of vitamins, and they are really good for you.I: Right.W: Anyway, they may improve our health, but I don’t think superfoods will be the answer to our eating problems in the future.I: Can you tell us why not?W: Well, the most important thing is to eat healthy food every day.I: Um, right.W: And this is more important than the idea of superfoods. Eating an apple a day is better for you than eating a kilo of spinach one day a week.I: I see. So what you’re saying is …I: There’s been a lot of talk about food pills.W: Yes.I: Are they healthier than other types of food? Could they be the food of the future?W: Well, in the past astronauts ate a type of food pill when they were in space. It was dried food and they added water to it.I: Right.W: But I don’t think food pills wil l replace normal food.I: Right. Why’s that? For health reasons or social reasons?W: Well, cooking and eating together is an important part of family life and it always will be. You sit down together at a table and you eat and talk. It’s a very old tradition, and eating pills isn’tthe same.I: Hmm, so we won’t eat only food pills?W: Food pills might become more popular, but no, we won’t eat only food pills in the future.I: Well, that’s interesting because I was reading about …W: In the future we may have special food that can change its flavor.I: Can you give an example?W: For example, imagine you like chocolate ice cream, but your friend likes strawberry. You eat the same ice cream but it will taste different for both of you.I: The same food that tastes different for different people …W: You’ll think it’s chocolate ice cream and your friend will say it’s strawberry. It might happen with drinks, too. You take a bottle of liquid out of the fridge. You press the button which says “coffee” or “lemonade” or “hot chocolate”. You put the bottle in the microwave and the liquid becomes the drink that you choose.I: So it starts off as the same food or drink, but then we change its flavor by pushing a button. W: That’s right. Just by pushing a button.I: So how does it work?W: Well, this is possible because of nanotechnology. The technology might not replace normal drinks and food, but it may become common in the future.I: And nanotechnology is something that’s used in different areas of science …ViewingScriptsB = Ronnie Barker;C = Ronnie CorbettB: I say, that was, that was really jolly good that was. I must say I really enjoyed that. Thanks very much.C: That’s fine. Fine.B: I say, it’s, it’s a super game, isn’t it? I, I can’t understand why I’ve neve r tried it before. Absolutely lovely. I loved it. But thanks to you, old boy, of course, from now on, I shall be a dedicated squish player.C: Squash.B: Pardon?C: The game is called “squash”.B: Oh squash, yes, that’s right. I’m sorry. Um … who actually won? I mean, I couldn’t quite grasp the scoring mechanism. I mean, did I, did I win?C: Yes, you … yes, you won, you won.B: Oh, that’s good. How many goals did I get?C: Goals?!B: Well, you know, er … thingies, er … whatever … runs ….C: Points!B: … runs … ah, points!C: Points!B: Points, yes.C: Points.B: How many points did I get?C: Well, the score was, if you want to know, game-love, game-love, game-love, game-love. You see?B: Yes.C: You won … four games to love!B: Oh, I see. So, I got four and you got love.C: Yeah.B: I see. But how many is love?C: Love is nothing.B: Oh no, no. That’s not right, I’m sure, because I’m sure you got a goal, earlier on, right at theC: A point!B: A point, I mean.C: A point, yes, well of course I d id. That was when you …B: Oh, I know, I was holding the thing by the wrong end. I must remember, hold the bat by the thin end.C: The racket!B: Racket, I mean.C: The racket!B: Yes.C: This is … this is a ball.B: Yes.C: The game is called “squash”.B: Yes.C: Let’s start from basic principles.B: Yes.C: The whole thing is called “squash”.B: Squash.C: This is a ball.B: Yes.C: This is a ... racket when you do that. That’s what that is. That is a racket.B: I see. Will it work now you’ve done that?C: Ah … I don’t much care, to be honest. I mean … I’m not going to be playing squash anymore ever!B: Oh, I say. That’s a pity, because I was hoping we could have another game next week. I mean, I can, I thought, well you know, I thought I might get a bit better.C: A bit better? A bit better?! Look matey, I’m the secretary of this squash club. You know. I, I, I mean, I captain the A-team. You know. I’m one of the best players round here, as a matter of fact. You know, I won the area finals last year, all that sort of thing, you know. You know, I’m good. You know, good. And you come along here, if I may say so. You’ve never played the game before. You’re vastly overweight, if I may say so. You’re very slow on the court. You’ve gone out on that court, and yo u’ve thrashed me. You’ve pounded me into the ground. You pulverized me, in front of my friends, four games to love! Well, how do you do it?B: Beginner’s luck?C: It’s a fluke. That’s what it is, a fluke, matey. It won’t happen again. I’ll tell you what … It won’t happen the next time.B: No, well, there won’t be a next time, will there? Because you’ve broken your rocket.C: My racket! I’ll get a new one. I don’t care. I’ll get a new one. Look, mate. I’ll get a new one, and tomorrow morning, here, 10 o’clock, things will be different!B: Oh no, no. Sorry, old boy. No, not tomorrow. No can do.C: What do you mean, “No can do”?B: I’ve got to go up to a place called Lords tomorrow. I’ve got to play a game called “cracket” or something.Speaking for communicationScriptsConversation 1D = Doctor; W = WomanD: Hello. I’m Dr. Andrews. Now, what’s the matter?W: Well, doctor, I feel terrible. I get these headaches and I feel sick.D: Oh. How long have you had this problem?W: A few weeks now. And I can’t sleep at night because my head hurts.D: You can’t sleep?W: That’s right.D: And are you very worried or under pressure at the moment?W: No, I don’t think so.D: Do you have a healthy diet?W: Hmm. Quite healthy.D: Do you drink tea or coffee?W: Yes, I do.D: How much?W: Tea? Er … probably about eight cups, or ten.D: A day?W: Yes.D: I see. And has that changed in the last few weeks?W: Not really.D: OK. Well the first thing is I think you should stop drinking so much tea and coffee. Try to drink just one small cup a day. I’ll give you some painkillers for the headaches. Take two of these three times a day. I don’t think it’s anything to worry about, but if your headaches continue …Conversation 2D = Doctor; M = ManD: Good morning. How can I help?M: Well, I’m worried about my foot.D: Your foot?M: Yes. It hurts when I walk.D: I see. Did you do anything to it? Did you have an accident?M: Um. Well, sort of.D: What happened?M: I kicked a wall.D: I see. When did you do that?M: About a week ago.D: OK. Did you go to hospital?M: No.D: Can I have a look?M: Yes, of course.D: Where does it hurt? Here?M: Argh. Yes, there.D: Can you move it?M: Yes, a little, but it’s very painful.D: Hmm. I think it might be broken. It’s nothing to worry about, but I think you should go to the hospital for an X-ray. I’ll write you a note and if you just take this …Group discussionScriptsA: Does exercise make you feel relaxed?B: Yes, I think it really does. Sometimes it’s difficult to find time to exercise, but I play football after work on a Monday, and I play tennis at the weekend, and I feel so much better. If I don’t play one week, I feel terrible. So, yes, doing sport makes you feel really good. You feel much better, and more relaxed.A: How much exercise do you do in a week?C: In a week, well I probably do about two or three hours of exercise, maybe more. I go to the gym once or twice, if I have time, and I sometimes go swimming. Oh, and I ride my bike at the weekend, so actually, probably three or four hours a week. More than I thought. Yeah, four hours, that’s OK.A: Do you have a sporting hero?D: Oh yes, Pelé. He’s a hero, not just for me, but probably for all Brazilians. I think he is one of the greatest football players ever. He was such a good athlete, and he had so much talent. Hewas “King of Football”, and scored more goals for Brazil than anyone else. And he was bornvery poor. You know he didn’t have money for a football so he used to practice kicking a grapefruit, or a sock stuffed with paper.A: How much do you walk a day?E: Oh my goodness. Well, I suppose. I don’t walk very much actually. I … um … I drive, the car everywhere. That’s terrible, isn’t it? Um. Yes, I probably only walk about, about maybe five minutes every day.Further practice in listeningShort conversationsScriptsConversation 1W: Sorry. I have a project to do and I will have to stay at work until 6 o’clock. So I can’t make it to the bar at 5:30.M: OK. Then let’s meet at the cinema 10 minutes before the movie starts. Q: What is the woman going to do with the man in the evening? Conversation 2M: Sally’s been doing yoga for three months to lose weight. But I wonder how she can succeed when she eats like that.W: Oh, poor Sally. She really should watch her diet and try to eat something less fatty.Q: What do we learn about Sally?Conversation 3W: We use flexible time in our company. That is, early risers can begin work at 7 a.m. and finish at 3 p.m. while late sleepers need not go to work until 10 a.m. but they must work until 6 in the evening.M: That’s cool for a night owl like me.Q: At what time is the man most likely to go to work?Conversation 4M: You’ve been working so hard. I know you don’t want to rest because you love your job. But remember what people say: Relax or die.W: Thanks for caring so much. But, really, I’m feeling fine. I don’t need time off.Q: What does the woman mean?Conversation 5W: Do you know John has got straight A’s in the final exams? He’s been taking 6 courses this term and working more than 20 hours a week.M: Good for John! How he can balance work and study so well is really beyond me.Q: What does the man mean?Long conversationScriptsM: So Mary, I heard you were thinking about doing a triathlon?W: That’s right. But you know triathlons are tough with the three events: swimming, then cycling and finally running! My sister, Jennifer, did a triathlon last year and loved it! So, I decided to give it a try.M: Good for you! I did my first triathlon back in college six years ago. Now, I do at least one triathlon every year. It keeps me fit and healthy with regular swimming, cycling, and running. So do you have a favorite of the three events?W: Yes! Definitely running. I started running back in high school and loved it! I woke up at six a.m. every morning and then ran three miles. Now that I’m training for the triathlon I’m loving waking up at six a.m. and running again.M: Not me! Running is my worst event! I get bored when I run. I start daydreaming about other things and forget where I’m going! Two times last week I made a wrong turn and almost got lost!W: For me, it’s swimming. Swimming pools are fine –but triathlons … take place in lakes. And … I’m scared that a giant fis h will eat me!M: What?! Come on! There aren’t any giant people-eating fish in lakes and even the small fish will be scared away when hundreds of peoplefrom the triathlon are swimming there all at the same time!Q1: Why did the woman decide to do a triathlon?Q2: When did the man first do a triathlon?Q3: How does the man feel about running?Q4: Why doesn’t the woman like swimming in the triathlon?Passage 1ScriptsHappiness increases when we experience more positive emotions throughout the day.Fredrickson, a leader in the field of psychology, identifies 10 positive emotions, including joy, interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, love and so on. How often we experience these positive emotions compared to negative emotions in a day affects not only our mood, but also our physical health. She has discovered that those who have a 3:1 ratio of positive to negative emotions on a daily basis are happier and healthier.Sadly, most people, even those who consider themselves positive people, are way below that ratio. The good news is you can learn to increase your ratio of being positive, which leads to greater happiness, health and success.Research shows that by increasing positive emotions, we become more creative, perform better at tasks, and have better relationships. The mostexciting finding is that we now have proof that self-generated positive emotions can improve our physical health.Nevertheless, we don’t want to get rid of all negative feelings. Negative emotions are proper and helpful sometimes. It’s appropriate to feel sad about the loss of a loved one. Anger often pushes us into action to improve a situation or correct a mistake. However, if you find yourself waiting impatiently when the driver in front of you doe sn’t instantly notice the light turns green, or if you find yourself scolding your kids for laughing too loud while you are on the phone, youare having negative feelings in your daily life too often. Then you should step back and analyze those feelings, and turn them around.Q1: What is the ratio of positive to negative emotions that can make a person happier?Q2: What is the most exciting finding about increasing positive emotions?Q3: What does the speaker say about negative feelings?Q4: What is the main idea of the passage?Passage 2Scripts and answersThere are many factors that affect a person’s sleep. Stress is the number one cause of short-term sleeping difficulties. Stressful situations include school- or job-related 1) pressures, and serious illness in the family.Usually the sleeping problems 2) disappear when the stressful situations pass. However, if short-term sleeping problems are not managed properly from the beginning, they can last long and thus 3) compromise good health.Unhealthy habits may lead to sleeping problems too. Drinking coffee or 4) alcohol in the afternoon or evening, exercising close to bedtime, following an irregular morning and nighttime schedule, and working or doing other mentally 5) intense activities right before or after gettinginto bed can interrupt sleep. Traveling also 6) interferes with sleep, especially traveling across several time zones. This can 7) undermine your biological rhythms and cause sleep disorders such as trouble falling asleep and trouble remaining asleep. Environmental factors such as a room that’s too hot or cold, too noisy or too bright can be anobstacle to sound sleep. Other influences to 8) pay attention to are the comfort and size of your bed and the habits of your sleep partner. If you have to sleep beside someone who has different sleeping habits, breathes in a noisy way, or 9) suffers from other sleeping difficulties, it often becomes your problem too! Having a 24/7 lifestyle can also interrupt regular sleep patterns. Industries are working round the clock to be 10) competitive, so some people have to work at night; with nonstop automatic communication systems, people are communicating day and night. All these make sleeping at regular times difficult.。
最新新视野商务英语视听说（第二版）第8单元听力原文
最新新视野商务英语视听说（第二版）第8单元听力原文Unit 8 Receiving Visitors2.Listening PracticeTask 2-1A receptionist in a small firm may have to use a computer, operate a switchboard, and perform other clerical duties, in addition to receiving visitors. In a large firm a receptionist can concentrate on welcoming and looking after visitors.A visitor to a large firm should make an appointment, because executives are often very busy and do not have much time for visitors. Executives and secretaries should notify the receptionist in advance about important appointments, and about the movements of executives, especially when they are out of the building on business. Executives often ask receptionists to make travel arrangements for them, such as booking hotel rooms and airline tickets.Task 2-2There is a certain procedure for receiving visitors. A receptionist should find out if the visitor has an appointment or not. If the visitor is an important client, the executive or his secretary will come down to the reception area to greet the visitor. Sometimes the receptionist or another secretary escorts, or accompanies, the visitor to the executive’s office. Using the visitor’s name when he arrives is a friendly ge sture and gives the visitor a good impression of the firm. The receptionist announces the visitor’s name, title and position, and introduces the executive to him.When a visitor’s request for a meeting cannot be satisfied, the receptionist should apologise and make some suggestionsfor an alternative time. If a meeting is impossible, the receptionist should express regret and explain why, with tact, so that the visitor’s feelings are not hurt.A receptionist should keep a register which includes dates, times, names and the firm the visitor works for. A receptionist can then refer to this if there is a request for information.4. Video 1(R for receptionist; S for secretary; V for visitor)R: Good morning. May I help you?V: Yes, I’d like to see Mr. Hansen, t he president.R: Do you have an appointment, sir?V: Yes. I have an appointment with him at 10:30.R: Can I have your name, please?V: Brawn Dantini from Wilson Electronics.R: Thank you, Mr. Dantini. Would you please take a seat? I’ll tell Mr. Hansen’s secretary that you’re here.V: Thanks.R: Mary, this is reception. Mr. Dantini is here for his appointment.S: I’m sorry, but Mr. Hansen is on a long-distance call. Would you ask Mr. Dantini to wait for a few minutes?R: All right. I’m sorry, Mr. Dantini, our president is occupied just now. Would you please wait for a few minutes?V: Yes, of course.R: Would you like something to drink? Do you prefer coffee or tea?V: Thank you. Coffee, please.R: Would you like sugar and cream with your coffee?R: Here you are, Mr. Dantini. And there are some magazines if you’d like to read them.V: Oh, good. Thank you very much.S: Mr. Hansen is available now. Please send Mr. Dantini up.R: OK. Mr. Dantini, our president is available now. I’ll take you to his office and bring you some more coffee.V: Thank you very much.5. Language Focus B2. Task 1(P for Paula; G for Mr. Green)P: Excuse me, sir, but are you Mr. Green from Sydney?G: Oh, yes. My name is Brain Green. I’m the Purchasing Manager of the Sydney Garment Ltd. C orporation. And you are …?P: My name is Paula.G: How do you do, Paula?P: How do you do? I work at the Guangzhou Textiles Company. I’m secretary to the General Manager, Mr. Liu. I’m here to meet you on his behalf.G: Thank you very much for coming to meet me.P: My pleasure. Fine weather, isn’t it?G: Yes, it’s lovely. Real November weather, sharp and bright.P: Now let’s go and collect your luggage first. And after that I’ll accompany you to the Garden Hotel.G: OK, I’m in your hands. Let’s go.6. Video 2(J for Ms. Jones; L for Lin Hua; W for Miss.Wang)L: Ms. Jones?J: Yes, I’m Miranda Jones from Flora Garment Trading.L: My name is Lin Hua. I’m the Sales Manager for Baiyun Sweaters. How do you do, Ms. Jones? J: How do you do? It’s very nice of you to come to meet me.L: You’re welcome. And may I introduce my secretary, MissWang?J: Sure. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Miss Wang.W: The pleasure is mine. The flowers are for you, Ms. Jones.J: Oh, thank you. They’re beautiful! You’re very kind.L: How was your flight, Ms. Jones?J: Very nice. The service on board was superb. And I managed a few hours’ sleep, so I feel fine now.L: I’m glad to hear that. Oh, let me help you with your luggage.J: Thank you.L: Is this your first visit to China?J: No. But it’s my first visit to Guangzhou. I hope it won’t be my last.L: I hope you will have a pleasant stay here.J: I’m sure I will.L: Our car is our in the parking lot. Shall we drive to your hotel now?W: This way, please. Here we are, Ms. Jones. This is the White Swan Hotel. We’ve reserved a room for you on the 6th floor with a balcony overlooking the park.J: Thank you very much. It’s very considerate of you.W: Well, that’s the least we could do.L: This is your room, Ms. Jones. Is it OK?J: Oh, yes it’s love ly, very cozy and well-decorated! It’s really very thoughtful of you to have arranged if for me.L: Not at all.W: You must be very tired after your long trip. Is there anything else we can do for you?J: No, thanks. Not at the moment.L: Then we’ll be lea ving now so that you can settle in. Afterall, we’ll have enough time for business during the next 3days.J: Thank you.L: You’re welcome. We’ll contact you tomorrow morning.J: See you then.L,W: See you!。
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V i d e o 1 J: Good morning, Mr. Robbins.R: Good morning. John, how’s it going?J: Not too bad. I’m reading some articles about trade fairs. I’d like to ask you some questions.What benefits can I expect if I exhibit at trade fairs? R: Well. You can use trade fairs to promote your products or services.J: Yes, but can you be more specific?R: Certainly, you must know that exhibiting at trade fairs offer you a chance to demonstrate your products or services to customers face-to-face. This way you can get feedback and find out what customers want.J: I see.R: Trade fairs are also good opportunities for building new business since many potential customers and suppliers are concentrated in one place.J: Ok, thank you. I wonder, what’s the most important thing to know about if I want to exhibit at a trade fair?R: As a exhibitor, choosing the right trade fair is essential. If the trade fair is too specialist or too broad, It’s unlikely to attract visitors who want to buy what you sell,and participating in trade fairs can be a waste of time. So, you see, when you attend a trade fair, you should make sure you know what kind of customers you want to reach and what you want to achieve.J: Anything else I should know?R: One more thing, you should make specific and measurable goals.If you choose your fair carefully and give yourself plenty of time to plan your goals, You’ll have a good chance of doing good business.J: Good, you really are a specialist. Thank you.R: You’re welcome, John.By the way, there’s an IT trade show being held now.It might be a good idea for you to go and have a look. You’d get an idea of what’s going on.J: Thank you. I will. That’s a good idea.Video 2G: Miss Stewart, why did you want to exhibit in North America? S: We wanted to exhibit in North America primarily because it has a huge automotive industry.Our target customers are machine manufacturers and the companies that buy machines.S o we needed to be somewhere we could reach north audiences. G: I see. But there are many trade fairs held in North America, how did you choose the right one?S: We asked the fair organizers to provide us with attendance statistic, delegate profiles and the names of other companies exhibiting. This information helped us choose the right one. G: What did you do to prepare before attending the trade fair? S: We set a budget and drew up a list of actions and deadlines including technology requirements, display materials promotional literature, booth furniture, advertising and so on.G: How were you able to exploit your business opportunities and generate new business?S: We made sure that all staff in the booth had prepared themselves for the fair.Each visitor was asked some questions to determine whether they were genuine prospects.When a good prospects turned up, we know exactly which key aspect to emphasis, and whether we should focus on hand to illustrate the products’ capabilities and that helped to engage people’s interest.When the visitors left, we ensured that they had received ourpromotional material and business cards and also that we had a record of the details.G: When we returned to the UK, we followed up each lead by e-mail or letter. In fact, we already have some substantial orders from the different companies we met.G: Good, thank you for speaking with us.S: You’re welcome.。
视听说Unit6原文
Unit 6 WealthListeningAudio Track 4-6-1/Audio Track 4-6-2Megan: Hi, George. Are you planning a trip?George: No, I’m just looking at this brochure. It features expensive hotels and their luxury suites. Megan: I didn’t know you were rich!George: I ca n dream, can’t I? Look at this place, it’s in Hong Kong. Guests staying in the Peninsula Suite get their own limousine driver. They also have 24-hour butler service.Megan: And you pay for it, too! It’s over $4,800!George: Well, this one’s a little cheaper. It’s only $4,300 a night.Megan: Hmmm, the Hotel Ritz. It’s in the center of Paris — great for sightseeing. Lots of famous people stay here … Wait, you can’t stay there.George: Why not?Megan: It’s the Coco Chanel Suite. Y ou have to wear designer clothes and you don’t have any! George: V ery funny.Megan: Wow! The Royal Suite at Burj Al Arab is really expensive! It’s almost $7,000 — for one night!George: Y eah, but look at the details. They actually have a “helipad” — a place for landing your helicopter. Oh, and it’s also the tallest hotel in the world.Megan: Cool! So, when are you taking me there?George: Ha ha. Actually, I think the Peninsula is my favorite. What about you? Just a minute. Hello? … Y es, it is … Oh, hi, Luke … oh, really? … Uh huh … That’s great! … OK, talk to you later!Megan: Who was that?George: It was Luke. He makes the travel arrangements for my boss.Megan: And?George: My boss is going to Hong Kong on a business trip and he wants me to go with him. Megan: When?George: In two week s. Best of all, we’re going to stay at the Peninsula!Audio Track 4-6-3/Audio Track 4-6-4Nick: Did you see “Look at them now!” last night?Janet: I had to do my homework, so I only saw the last ten minutes. Who was it about?Nick: Last night they featur ed Jim Carrey, Jewel, and um … What’s the name of that actor from West Africa? He was in the movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.Janet: Y ou mean Djimon Hounsou?Nick: Y eah. Anyway, it’s funny to think that they were all broke a few years ago.Janet: Yeah. And n ow they’re wealthy and famous. Life is so strange. Hey, I didn’t know that Jim Carrey used to be broke.Nick: Y eah. As a child, he even had to work an eighthour shift after school every day. His family needed the money. Can you imagine?Janet: I could never do that. It sounds really hard.Nick: Yeah. He started his career as a stand-up comic before he acted in movies. He’s always been a funny guy.Janet: What did you say about Djimon?Nick: He was discovered in Paris by a fashion designer. He started out as a model. Then he appeared in music videos for Madonna andJanet Jackson. Did you know that?Janet: No, I didn’t.Nick: He’s also appeared on TV. He’s done it all!Janet: Well, I did see the part about Jewel. Her family sure was penniless!Nick: Basically, yes. She started singing with her father when she was 14.Janet: And then her parents divorced. She had to grow up really fast.Nick: I know, but her life is good now. She has a great boyfriend —he’s a real-life rodeo cowboy! They seem really happy.Jane t: “Look at them now!” is such a great show, isn’t it?Nick: It sure is. Maybe we can watch it together next week.Audio Track 4-6-5Joseph: I had the worst luck last week.Jane: Why? What happened?Joseph: I received a brand new bicycle as my 20th birthday present from my uncle and I loved it. Jane: That’s great news! What’s so unlucky about that?Joseph: Well, I lent it to one of my best friends on Friday. He needed it to do some errands. Jane: That’s a nice thing to do.Joseph: Well, my friend had bad luck. He had a terrible accident.Jane: That’s too bad!Joseph: Y eah. He broke his leg and my bicycle was totally destroyed.Jane: Gosh, that’s really terrible.Audio Track 4-6-6When I was a university student, I bought my first car. It wasn’t very expe nsive because it was really old. It was a little red Toyota. I worked in a restaurant during summer vacation and in fall I finally had enough money. I bought the car from my friend’s father. I took all my friends driving around every weekend and we had so much fun. A year later I had an accident. I wasn’t hurt, but the car was destroyed. I still miss my first car.Audio Track 4-6-7/Audio Track 4-6-8Vacation every day: The peaceful life Mary Larson has wished forMary Larsen was 43 when she got divorced. It was a new life for her, and she started considering what was really important in her life. She was working 60 hours a week as a banker to pay for a big house, expensive furniture, a new car, and all the other “important” things in life. But she had no t ime for what she really enjoyed: going out on her old houseboat.One day, she realized she could live on the boat, and forget about the mortgage payments. She sold her house and all her furniture. For the last six years, she and her dog Buddy have lived on the boat, which is only a fraction of the size of her old house. Her “home” is a marina on the river, and the rent costs only $200 a month, including water and electricity. Inside the boat is one room, about 5 meters by4 meters. It’s divided in two parts by a curtain. One part is Mary’s bedroom, the other is the living room and kitchen.There’s also a small bathroom with a shower. “I used to spend every weekend cleaning and maintaining my house. Now, it takes me two or three hours a month,” Mary says.“My friends think I’m crazy,” she says. “But I wake up in the morning and hear ducks and birds. I can go fishing from my living room.” Now, she works only part time. She uses all the extra hours for writing stories, bicycling, volu nteering, and visiting friends. On weekends, she goes along the river on her boat, exploring new places. “Would I go back to my old life? Never,” she says. “It’s so peaceful here. It’s like being on vacation every day.”Audio Track 4-6-9/Audio Track 4-6-10Money from unexpected sourcesThe San people live in southern Africa. Scientists say that they may have been living there for as long as 40,000 years, hunting animals and gathering plants. Until recently, the once mighty San were broke and unemployed.They had lost their land and were no longer engaged in traditional activities, such as hunting. The few young San people with jobs were working as farm laborers. They were not learning about their ancient culture and language. That may all change. The San have struck it rich. They rec ently signed an agreement with a large drug company.The San have traditional knowledge about plants. The drug company is especially interested in a particular cactus and how the San use it.The San used to go on hunting trips. While away from home, they chewed on the cactus to suppress their appetite —they no longer felt hungry afterwards. Using the San’s knowledge, thedrug company plans to make a new drug from this plant. For people around the world who eat too much and have weight problems, this new drug could really help them by suppressing their appetites.The San have a positive plan for this new wealth. Their first step will be to get jobs for their people. Their next priority will be education. Through education, they hope to save their culture and language for future generations. When you think of a monk, you might think of a quiet man living in an isolated place. The “free monks” of Greece do live in a monastery, but they are anything but quiet. In fact, they sing. They have been recording their songs and selling many records in Greece.Y oung music listeners love to listen to the “free monks.” Their songs are recorded in different styles (digital keyboard and rock, for example), and the themes are not only religious. The brothers also sing about problems like drugs and globalization.The monks haven’t made a fortune from their record sales, but they have made a profit. They use the money to pay for summer camps for teenagers. At the camps, the teens can play soccer and go horseback riding. The monks also donate money to other social programs that help people.Audio Track 4-6-111. “My kids still ask me for money!”2. “Stan never visits me. I feel lonely.”3. “Will loves money. He spends so much of it!”4. “Taylor really has too much fun. She doesn’t take anything seriously.”5. “I love Sam most of all. He’s a good dog.”Speaking & CommunicationAudio Track 4-6-12Jack: I have the worst luck.Angela: Why? What happened?Jack: I bought two lottery tickets. One of them was a winning ticket.Angela: That’s great news! What’s so unlucky about that?Jack: Well, I gave one of the tickets to my best friend as a present.Angela: That’s a nice thing to do.Jack: Well, I gave him the winning ticket. I didn’t win anything.Angela: That’s too bad!Jack: Y eah. I wish I still had that ticket. He won a big cash prize.Audio Track 4-6-13Conversation 1A: Y ou won’t believe this, but I crashed my car onto a big tree yesterday.B: Gosh! Are you OK?A: I’m fine, but the car was damaged.Conversation 2A: Y ou look re ally sad, what’s wrong?B: I am sad. My girlfriend has left me.A: That’s terrible! But remember a broken heart will mend.B: Maybe. It’s just that I really liked her. I thought she was the one.A: Did she give you a reason?B: She said she couldn’t see a future with me. She said I wouldn’t be able to provide for the lifestyle that she wanted.A: How awful. But if I’m honest, it’s probably for the best. Now you can find someone who really appreciates you.Conversation 3A: Y ou look a bit down on your luck. What’s going on?A: Oh! I’ve had a terribly day. My wallet was stolen while I was on the bus.B: Gosh! That’s terrible. Was there anything important in it?A: Well, my ID card, my bank cards, and some loose change.B: Well, look on the bright side, at leas t you weren’t carrying lots of cash.A: I guess that’s true. Anyway, I better go. I have to go and report the theft to the police.A: I’ll come with you. We should also go to the bank and cancel your bank cards.B: Thanks.Audio Track 4-6-14A: What would you do if you were a wealthy celebrity?B: I would use my fame to help raise awareness for charitable causes, if I were a wealthy celebrity. A: How would you do that?B: I could use the media to talk about the people and places that are most in need.A: I see. Would you encourage people to donate money to those charities?B: Absolutely, and I would donate money, too.Video CourseVideo Track 4-6-1Natalie: If I had three wishes then they would be … my first wish would be to have a successful career, my second wish would be to have a lot of money, and my third wish would be to affect the world in a positive way.Malinda: First, I wish I had a horse, second I wish I could fly around the world, third I wish I wereable to buy a car.Gian: I wish I had enough money to have a really big house in a nice neighborhood.Kevin: I wish I were a pop star.Kumiko: I wish I were funnier so that I could make people laugh.Calum: I wish I could travel abroad a lot and meet people of different cultures.Alyssa: I wish th ere was an end to all wars because I don’t like violence.Alejandra: I wish I had enough money to end world hunger.Video Track 4-6-2Woo Sung: If I suddenly struck it rich, I would buy my parents a house … um … and a car for each of them. And then I wou ld purchase the university that I’m attending right now because the university needs new buildings and new equipment.Calum: If I was lucky enough to strike it rich big time, I think that I would definitely, take a holiday somewhere warmer than where I live, and live on the beach for a while.Natalie: If I had a hundred million dollars, I would give some to charity, but first I would buy myself a new house, a new car, and I would invest a lot of money for my future.Dave: If I suddenly became rich, I would spend it all as quickly as possible. I would probably do something stupid like buy a whole lot of cars.Video Track 4-6-3Calum: If I was lucky enough to strike it rich big time, I think that I would definitely, take a holidaysomewhere warmer than where I live, and live on the beach for a while.Video Track 4-6-4Tara: Well, that letter looks official. What is it?Mike: Do you remember how I told you guys that my uncle died two weeks ago?Tara: Y eah, I was really sorry to hear about him. He was the one that you used to hang out with when you were a kid back in Minnesota — the guy who lived on that little farm, right?Mike: Y eah … well, apparently, his farm wasn’t so “little.” I just got a letter from his lawyer today. It seems that Uncle Max owned all o f the land in the area … and he left it all to me in his will. Guys, I’m rich!Roberto: Y ou’re kidding!Tara: Y our Uncle Max was rich?Mike: Y eah — but I never knew it!Roberto: What?Mike: I never knew he was rich. When I was a kid, Uncle Max lived a real ly simple life. It wasn’t like he was penniless or anything, nothing luxurious. He had his farm, his old truck … and thatRoberto: Wow! So what happened? Did he strike it rich or something?Mike: No. But he always used to tell me: “Mickey” — that was his nickname for me —“Mickey, all a man needs is a lot of good land and a strong back to work it.” So I guess he must have just worked really hard … or maybe he invested in his land … I don’t know. Whatever he did, it paid off.Roberto: And you say he didn’t have a really lavish lifestyle? Y ou know, like swimming pools for his cows or something?Mike: No. He never seemed to spend any money at all. I mean, he was always generous with me … offered to give me spending money … even wanted me to go to privat e school, but I said “no.” I thought he was just being nice. Last year he called me to see if I wanted to vacation at his “summer house.” Ha! I thought he was just joking … turns out he’s got one … in Europe!Tara: Mike, how could you not have known?Mike: I’m telling you, this guy never spent money on anything! He never bought anything that wasn’t on sale. He used to have a timer by his phone so that people wouldn’t talk too long! Guys, he would bring home all of the sugar and ketchup packets every time he went to a restaurant. Roberto: Wow. And no one knew …Mike: I didn’t. In fact, I used to offer to give him money when I could. No wonder he laughed at me. Who would have thought he was that well -off …Takeshi: Who’s well-off?Tara: Mike! He’s rich. His u ncle left him loads of cash.Takeshi: Y eah, right, then maybe you can pay for dinner tonight.Mike: That’s a great idea. I think I’ll do that … I’ll take you all out to a nice dinner … my treat! Tara and Roberto: Y eah! All right! Sounds great! (head to door)Mike: (to Takeshi ) Um … Takeshi? I’m a little short on cash until Uncle Max’s money comes. Do you think I could borrow some? (Takeshi reads the letter ) I’m good for it.Takeshi: (hands over wallet with an amazed look ) And we’re talking a nice dinner …Video Track 4-6-5Tara: Well, that letter looks official. What is it?Mike: Do you remember how I told you guys that my uncle died two weeks ago?Tara: Y eah, I was really sorry to hear about him. He was the one that you used to hang out with when you were a kid back in Minnesota — the guy who lived on that little farm, right?Mike: Y eah … well, apparently, his farm wasn’t so “little.” I just got a letter from his lawyer today. It seems that Uncle Max owned all of the land in the area … and he left it al l to me in his will. Guys, I’m rich!Roberto: Y ou’re kidding!Tara: Y our Uncle Max was rich?Mike: Y eah — but I never knew it!Roberto: What?Mike: I never knew he was rich. When I was a kid, Uncle Max lived a really simple life. It wasn’t like he was penn iless or anything, nothing luxurious. He had his farm, his old truck … and thatVideo Track 4-6-6Roberto: Wow! So what happened? Did he strike it rich or something?Mike: No. But he always used to tell me: “Mickey” — that was his nickname for me —“Mickey, all a man needs is a lot of good land and a strong back to work it.” So I guess he must have just worked really hard … or maybe he invested in his land … I don’t know. Whatever he did, it paid off.Roberto: And you say he didn’t have a really l avish lifestyle? Y ou know, like swimming pools for his cows or something?Mike: No. He never seemed to spend any money at all. I mean, he was always generous with me … offered to give me spending money … even wanted me to go to private school, but I said “no.” I thought he was just being nice. Last year he called me to see if I wanted to vacation at his “summer house.” Ha! I thought he was just joking … turns out he’s got one … in Europe!Tara: Mike, how could you not have known?Mike: I’m telling you, this guy never spent money on anything! He never bought anything that wasn’t on sale. He used to have a timer by his phone so that people wouldn’t talk too long! Guys, he would bring home all of the sugar and ketchup packets every time he went to a restaurant. Roberto: Wow. And no one knew …Mike: I didn’t. In fact, I used to offer to give him money when I could. No wonder he laughed at me. Who would have thought he was that well -off …Video Track 4-6-7Takeshi: Who’s well-off?Tara: Mike! He’s rich. His unc le left him loads of cash.Takeshi: Y eah, right, then maybe you can pay for dinner tonight.Mike: That’s a great idea. I think I’ll do that … I’ll take you all out to a nice dinner … my treat! Tara andRoberto: Y eah! All right! Sounds great! (head to door )Mike: (to Takeshi ) Um … Takeshi? I’m a little short on cash until Uncle Max’s money comes. Do you think I could borrow some? (Takeshi reads the letter ) I’m good for it.Takeshi: (hands over wallet with an amazed look ) And we’re talking a nice dinner …。
新视野商务英语视听说(第二版)第8单元听力原文
Unit 8 Receiving Visitors2.Listening PracticeTask 2-1A receptionist in a small firm may have to use a computer, operate a switchboard, and perform other clerical duties, in addition to receiving visitors. In a large firm a receptionist can concentrate on welcoming and looking after visitors.A visitor to a large firm should make an appointment, because executives are often very busy and do not have much time for visitors. Executives and secretaries should notify the receptionist in advance about important appointments, and about the movements of executives, especially when they are out of the building on business. Executives often ask receptionists to make travel arrangements for them, such as booking hotel rooms and airline tickets.Task 2-2There is a certain procedure for receiving visitors. A receptionist should find out if the visitor has an appointment or not. If the visitor is an important client, the executive or his secretary will come down to the reception area to greet the visitor. Sometimes the receptionist or another secretary escorts, or accompanies, the visitor to the executive’s office. Using the visitor’s name when he arrives is a friendly gesture and gives the visitor a good impression of the firm. The receptionist announces the visitor’s name, title and position, and introduces the executive to him.When a visitor’s request for a meeting cannot be satisfied, the receptionist should apologise and make some suggestions for an alternative time. If a meeting is impossible, the receptionist should express regret and explain why, with tact, so that the visitor’s feelings are not hurt.A receptionist should keep a register which includes dates, times, names and the firm the visitor works for. A receptionist can then refer to this if there is a request for information.4. Video 1(R for receptionist; S for secretary; V for visitor)R: Good morning. May I help you?V: Yes, I’d like to see Mr. Hansen, the president.R: Do you have an appointment, sir?V: Yes. I have an appointment with him at 10:30.R: Can I have your name, please?V: Brawn Dantini from Wilson Electronics.R: Thank you, Mr. Dantini. Would you please take a seat? I’ll tell Mr. Hansen’s secretary that you’re here.V: Thanks.R: Mary, this is reception. Mr. Dantini is here for his appointment.S: I’m sorry, but Mr. Hansen is on a long-distance call. Would you ask Mr. Dantini to wait for a few minutes?R: All right. I’m sorry, Mr. Dantini, our president is occupied just now. Would you please wait for a few minutes?V: Yes, of course.R: Would you like something to drink? Do you prefer coffee or tea?V: Thank you. Coffee, please.R: Would you like sugar and cream with your coffee?V: No, thank you. Just black.R: Here you are, Mr. Dantini. And there are some magazines if you’d like to read them.V: Oh, good. Thank you very much.S: Mr. Hansen is available now. Please send Mr. Dantini up.R: OK. Mr. Dantini, our president is available now. I’ll take you to his office and bring you some more coffee.V: Thank you very much.5. Language Focus B2. Task 1(P for Paula; G for Mr. Green)P: Excuse me, sir, but are you Mr. Green from Sydney?G: Oh, yes. My name is Brain Green. I’m the Purchasing Manager of the Sydney Garment Ltd. Corporation. And you are …?P: My name is Paula.G: How do you do, Paula?P: How do you do? I work at the Guangzhou Textiles Company. I’m secretary to the General Manager, Mr. Liu. I’m here to meet you on his behalf.G: Thank you very much for coming to meet me.P: My pleasure. Fine weather, isn’t it?G: Yes, it’s lovely. Real November weather, sharp and bright.P: Now let’s go and collect your luggage first. And after that I’ll accompany you to the Garden Hotel.G: OK, I’m in your hands. Let’s go.6. Video 2(J for Ms. Jones; L for Lin Hua; W for Miss.Wang)L: Ms. Jones?J: Yes, I’m Miranda Jones from Flora Garment Trading.L: My name is Lin Hua. I’m the Sales Manager for Baiyun Sweaters. How do you do, Ms. Jones?J: How do you do? It’s very nice of you to come to meet me.L: You’re welcome. And may I introduce my secretary, Miss Wang?J: Sure. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Miss Wang.W: The pleasure is mine. The flowers are for you, Ms. Jones.J: Oh, thank you. They’re beautiful! You’re very kind.L: How was your flight, Ms. Jones?J: Very nice. The service on board was superb. And I managed a few hours’ sleep, so I feel fine now.L: I’m glad to hear that. Oh, let me help you with your luggage.J: Thank you.L: Is this your first visit to China?J: No. But it’s my first visit to Guangzhou. I hope it won’t be my last.L: I hope you will have a pleasant stay here.J: I’m sure I will.L: Our car is our in the parking lot. Shall we drive to your hotel now?J: Yes, thank you. Let’s go.W: This way, please. Here we are, Ms. Jones. This is the White Swan Hotel. We’ve reserved a room for you on the 6th floor with a balcony overlooking the park. J: Thank you very much. It’s very considerate of you.W: Well, that’s the least we could do.L: This is your room, Ms. Jones. Is it OK?J: Oh, yes it’s lovely, very cozy and well-decorated! It’s really very thoughtful of you to have arranged if for me.L: Not at all.W: You must be very tired after your long trip. Is there anything else we can do for you?J: No, thanks. Not at the moment.L: Then we’ll be leaving now so that you can settle in. After all, we’ll have enough time for business during the next 3days.J: Thank you.L: You’re welcome. We’ll contact you tomorrow morning.J: See you then.L,W: See you!。
新视野商务英语视听说下册1-8单元video原文
Video 1H: Well, Mr. Aubrey, let's move on to next point, shall we? A: OK. It's the question of the delivery date.H: What's your deadline?A: September 20th. We really have to insist on that because we have a very strict timetable.It's essential for us to have it before the 30th, otherwise...H: Yes, of course, but let me explain the position.A: OK, go ahead, please.H: As you know, we had a disastrous hurricane here last month and part of our workshop was damaged.That halted production for 10days.A: Yes, you told me.H: So, eh, there's a backlog of orders to fill.A: I understand but...H: We're working at full capacity, but the earliest delivery date we can make is the last week in September. A: I'm afraid that's not good enough.H: Why not?A: The engines have to be installed after we receive them.That takes time.I do hope you'll appreciate our position, Harry. Can't you arrange delivery for September 20th?H: Mm! We can try but we can't guarantee it.A: If not the 20th, then when?H: We can guarantee September 25th.A: Why the 25th?H: That's the date the ship is scheduled to arrive.We can't make an earlier shipment because production won't be complete in time.A: Let me see, it'll take about a week for onward transport to the destination until the 5th of October.H: Yes, I'm sorry. We can try to meet an earlier date butI don't hold out much hope.A: OK, let's make it the 25th. But we must install absolutely on September 25th as the last possible date.H: Fair enough.A: All right, then. Let's make it the 25th of September. But if it is possible earlier then all the better.H: Of course. You can count on me. I'll do my best.Video 2B: Hello, Ms. Lester. Haven't seen you for a long time.L: Hello, Mr. Backer. Nice to meet you again. Unfortunately, we have a problem! I've just received a fax from my head office and it seems there may have been some misunderstanding about our last order.B: Oh dear, what seems to be the problem?L: The consignment arrived at the port yesterday on time, but while unloading, we noticed the goods were not the A1 quality we order.B: Really! Oh, I'm terribly sorry. Something must have gone wrong.Let me check this on the computer...Er...Oh dear, yes, I'm afraid there's been a slip-up in our Shipping Department.I'm very sorry. It's certainly our fault.Mm...What would you like us to do about it?L: Well, we can keep this delivery and try to find another buyer for it. But of course, we'd need a price adjustment, say a 25% reduction on the lot. And we'd need a now delivery of A1 quality dispatched immediately.B: That sounds fair enough. Thank you. But just let me check our stock position...Yes, we can ship a delivery of A1 quality by the firstavailable steamer.Let me see, yes, actually there's one scheduled for the day after tomorrow.We'll make an immediate arrangement for the shipment. L: OK. that'll be fine. Let's hope the steamer arrives on schedule and we can have the goods by the middle of next month.B: We'll keep in touch with the shipping company and let you know if there are any problems.L: Good. Thank you.B: Ms. Lester, thank you very much for your cooperation. L: We hope you'll help us out if we're in difficulties sometime in the future.B: Yes, of course. Whenever you need us, we'll try our best to help. That's a promise.。
新视野视听说(第三版)B1U6听力原文(20190516120915)
Unit 6 Wit and fitListening to the worldSharingScriptsF = FinnPart 1F:Often it ’ s hard to find a time to exercise when you have -atimefull job. Lots of my friendsbelong to gyms but I prefer to go running outside to keep fit. How about you? What do you doto keep fit?M1 = Man 1, etc.; W1 = Woman 1, etc.Part 2M1: Uh⋯I do quite a few things actually. Um, I go to the gym quite regularly. I go for runs. Er,I ’ m also a little bit involved in the sport of rowing. So, I’m downch, there quite a bit. I coa actually coach rowing as well.W1: I have three children, and I work full- time. And I don’t have a lot of time to do any extraorganized exercise.W2: Er, the main thing I do is I do practice yoga, that incorporates different positions as well asmeditation, and different breathing techniques.M2: Usually, I ride my bike, like I got here. And I go to the gym more or less three to four times aweek. And I also watch what I eat.W3: I dance, and I do yoga –and I just try to be as active as possible –enjoy nature also.M3: I try and walk everywhere because, um, I don’t really enjoy running.W4: I have quite a hectic lifestyle as a musician but I do try to keep fit –going to the gym, yogaclasses, Pilates classes, er, sometimes running, and generally keeping active.W5: I ’ m a police officer, so I have quite an active job. Um, I can spend 8 or 12 hours doing footpatrol, um, walking round the streets of London so I suppose that keeps me quite fit.Part 3F: What other things would you like to do to keep fit?M1: I’d love to get involved with some team sports. I really enjoy, sort of, the team aspect ofsport.Er, particularly I think I’d like to get into hockey.W1: I ’ d quite like to learn how to play tennis properly. Er, it’spop r tsobablythat one of the only I ’ m interested in; it’s something I would watch on TV.M2: I would like to run, but, er⋯my legs are, are not running legs, so I prefer to cycle.W3: I would like to learn to rock climb.M3: I would actually like to join a rowing club, er, but unfortunately I don’t have time and it is alittle bit expensive.W4: I really enjoy getting out of London at the weekend and going sailing.W5: When I was at university, um, I got quite into swing dancing, which is very like jive, 1940sjazz dancing. Er, I ’ d quite like to take that up again since it’s an easy way of keeping fit, and you meet a lot of people.Part 4F: Do you do anything that isn’ t very healthy?M1: Um, I have a bit of a sweet tooth. Um, I love dessert, and I love to eat, er, sweet things.W4: I definitely drink too much coffee, and I do like chocolate as well.W2: Eating late is really bad for you so I try and avoid that–as much as I can, although it doeshappen quite regularly.W1: I love chocolate, and I probably eat too much of it.W5: Um, because of my shift work, I eat a lot of fast food, er, especially in the early hours of themorning.W3: Gosh, I don’t know. I’m a vegetarian. I don’t drink. I don’t smoke. I don’ t drink ca M3: I eat far too many crisps, and chocolate and biscuits. And because I bake, I also eat a lot ofcake.ListeningScriptsI = Interviewer; W = WomanI: Can you tell us a little about superfoods?W:Well, um, superfoods include tomatoes, broccoli and spinach.I:Hmm.W:These have lots of vitamins, and they are really good for you.I:Right.W: Anyway, they may improve our health, but I don’t think superfoods will be the answer to oureating problems in the future.I: Can you tell us why not?W:Well, the most important thing is to eat healthy food every day.I:Um, right.W:And this is more important than the idea of superfoods. Eating an apple a day is better for youthan eating a kilo of spinach one day a week.W:Well, in the past astronauts ate a type of food pill when they were in space. It was dried foodand they added water to it.I:Right.W:But I don ’ t think food pills lwilreplace normal food.I:Right. Why’s that? For health reasons or social reasons?W: Well, cooking and eating together is an important part of family life and it always will be. Yousit down together at a table and you eat and talk. It ’ s a very old tradition, and eating pills isn the same.I: Hmm, so we won’t eat only food pills?W: Food pills might become more popular, but no, we won’t eat only food pills in the future.I: Well, that’s interesting because I was reading about⋯W:In the future we may have special food that can change its flavor.I:Can you give an example?W:For example, imagine you like chocolate ice cream, but your friend likes strawberry. You eatthe same ice cream but it will taste different for both of you.I: The same food that tastes different for different people⋯W: You ’ ll think it’s chocolate ice cream and your friend will say it’s strawberry. It might ha with drinks, too. You take a bottle of liquid out of the fridge. You press the button which says“ coffee”or“lemonade”or“hot chocolate”. You put the bottle in the microwave and the liquid becomes the drink that you choose.I:So it starts off as the same food or drink, but then we change its flavor by pushing a button.W:That ’ s right. Just by pushing a button.W:Well, this is possible because of nanotechnology. The technology might not replacenormal drinks and food, but it may become common in the future.I: And nanotechnology is something that’s used in different areas of science⋯ViewingScriptsB = Ronnie Barker;C = Ronnie CorbettB:I say, that was, that was really jolly good that was. I must say I really enjoyed that.Thanks very much.C:That ’ s fine. Fine.B: I say, it’s, it’s a super game, isn’t it? I, I can er’triedunderstanditbefore. why I’ve nev Absolutely lovely. I loved it. But thanks to you, old boy, of course, from now on, I shall be adedicated squish player.C: Squash.B: Pardon?C: The game is called“squash”.’ t quiteB: Oh squash, yes, that’s right. I’m sorry. Um won?⋯Iwhomean,actuallyIcouldngrasp the scoring mechanism. I mean, did I, did I win?C: Yes, you⋯yes, you won, you won.B:Oh, that’s good. How many goals did I get?C:Goals?!B:⋯ runs ⋯ ah, points!C:Points!B:Points, yes.C:Points.B:How many points did I get?C:Well, the score was, if you want to know, game-love, game-love, game-love, game-love.You see?B:Yes.C:You won ⋯ four games to love!B:Oh, I see. So, I got four and you got love.C:Yeah.B:I see. But how many is love?C:Love is nothing.B: Oh no, no. That’s not right, I’m sure, because I’m sure you got a goal, earlier on, right at theC: A point!B: A point, I mean.C: A point, yes, well of course I did. That was when you⋯B:Oh, I know, I was holding the thing by the wrong end. I must remember, hold the bat bythe thin end.C:The racket!B:Racket, I mean.C:The racket!B:Yes.C:This is⋯this is a ball.B:Yes.C: The game is called“squash”.B:Yes.C:Let ’ s start from basic principles.B: Yes.C: The whole thing is called“ squash ”.B: Squash.C: This is a ball.B: Yes.C: This is a ... racket when you do that. That’ s what that is. That is a racket.B: I see. Will it work now you’ ve done that?C: Ah ⋯ I don’ t much care, to be honest. I mean⋯ I’ m not going to be playing squash anymoreever!B: Oh, I say. That’ s a pity, because I was hoping we could have another game next week. I mean,I can, I thought, well you know, I thought I might get a bit better.C: A bit better? A bit better?! Look matey, I’ m the secretary of this squash club. You know. I, I, Imean, I captain the A- team. You know. I’ m one of the best players round here, as a matter offact. You know, I won the area finals last year, all that sort of thing, you know. You know, I’mgood. You know, good. And you come along here, if I may say so. You’ ve never played thegame before. You ’ re vastly overweight, if I may say so. You’ re very slow on the court. Yougone out on that court, and yo u’ ve thrashed me. You’ ve pounded me into the ground. Youpulverized me, in front of my friends, four games to love! Well, how do you do it?B: Beginner ’ s luck?C: It ’ s a fluke. That’ s what it is, a fluke, matey. It won’ t happenItagain. I’ ll tell you w won’ t happen the next time.B: No, well, there won’ t be a next time, will there? Because you’ ve broken your rocket.C: My racket! I’ ll get a new one. I don’ t care. I’ ll get a new one. Look, mate. I’ ll get and tomorrow morning, here, 10 o’ clock, things will be different!B: Oh no, no. Sorry, old boy. No, not tomorrow. No can do.C: What do you mean,“ No can do”?B: I ’ ve got to go up to a place called Lords tomorrow. I’ ve got to play a game called“something.Speaking for communicationScriptsConversation 1D = Doctor; W = WomanD: Hello. I’m Dr. Andrews. Now, what’s the matter?W:Well, doctor, I feel terrible. I get these headaches and I feel sick.D:Oh. How long have you had this problem?W:A few weeks now. And I can ’ t sleep at night because my head hurts.D:Do you have a healthy diet?W:Hmm. Quite healthy.D:Do you drink tea or coffee?W:Yes, I do.D:How much?W:Tea? Er ⋯ probably about eight cups, or ten.D:A day?W:Yes.D:I see. And has that changed in the last few weeks?W:Not really.D:OK. Well the first thing is I think you should stop drinking so much tea and coffee. Try todrink just one small cup a day. I’ll give you some painkillers for the headaches. Take two of these three times a day. I don’t think it’s anything to worry about, but if your headaches continue⋯Conversation 2D = Doctor; M = ManD: Good morning. How can I help?M:Well, I’m worried about my foot.D:Your foot?M:Yes. It hurts when I walk.D:I see. Did you do anything to it? Did you have an accident?M:Um. Well, sort of.D:What happened?M:I kicked a wall.D:I see. When did you do that?M:About a week ago.D:OK. Did you go to hospital?M:No.D:Can I have a look?M:Yes, of course.D:Where does it hurt? Here?M:Argh. Yes, there.D: Can you move it?M: Yes, a little, but it’s very painful.D: Hmm. I think it might be broken. It’srrynothingabout,tobutwoI think you should go to thehospital for an X- ray. I’ll write you a note and if you just take this⋯Group discussionScriptsA: Does exercise make you feel relaxed?B: Yes, I think it really does. Sometimes it ’ s difficultexercise,tofind timebutI toplay football afterwork on a Monday, and I play tennis at the weekend, and I feel so much better. If I don play oneweek, I feel terrible. So, yes, doing sport makes you feel really good. You feel much better, andmore relaxed.A: How much exercise do you do in a week?C:In a week, well I probably do about two or three hours of exercise, maybe more. I go to thegym once or twice, if I have time, and I sometimes go swimming. Oh, and I ride my bike at theweekend, so actually, probably three or four hours a week. More than I thought. Yeah, fourhours, that’s OK.D:Oh yes, Pel é . He ’ s a hero, not just for me, but probably for all Brazilians. I think he is one of thegreatest football players ever. He was such a good athlete, and he had so much talent. Hewas “ King of Football”, and scored more goals for Brazil than anyone else. And he was bornvery poor. You know he didn’t have money for a football so he used to practice kicking agrapefruit, or a sock stuffed with paper.A: How much do you walk a day?⋯I drive, the c E: Oh my goodness. Well, I suppose. I don’t walk very much actually. I⋯umeverywhere. That’s terrible, isn’t it? Um. Yes, I probably only walk about, about maybe fiveminutes every day.Further practice in listeningShort conversationsScriptsConversation 1W: Sorry. I have a project to do and I will have to stay at work until 6o’ clock. So I can’ t make itto the bar at 5:30.M:OK. Then let ’s meet at the cinema10minutes before the movie starts.Q:What is the woman going to do with the man in the evening?Conversation 2M:Sally ’ s been doing yoga for three months to lose weightI.wonderBut how she can succeedwhen she eats like that.W:Oh, poor Sally. She really should watch her diet and tryto eatsomething less fatty.Q:What do we learn about Sally?Conversation 3W:We use flexible time in our company. That is, early risers can beginwork at 7 a.m. and finishat 3 p.m. while late sleepers need not go towork until 10 a.m. but they must work until 6 in theevening.M: That ’s cool for a night owl like me.Q: At what time is the man most likely to go to work?Conversation 4M: You ’ ve been working so hard. I know you don’ t want to rest because you love your job. Butremember what people say: Relax or die.W: Thanks for caring so much. But, really, I’m feeling fine. I don’t need time off.Q: What does the woman mean?Conversation 5W: Do you know John has got straight A ’ s in the final exams? He taking 6’courses thisterm and working more than 20 hours a week.M:Good for John! How he can balance work and study so wellisreally beyond me.Q: What does the man mean?Long conversationScriptsM: So Mary, I heard you were thinking about doing a triathlon?W:That ’ s right. But you knowtriathlons are tough with the three events: swimming, then cyclingand finally running! My sister, Jennifer, did atriathlon last year and loved it! So, I decided togive it a try.M:Good for you! I did my first triathlon back in college six years ago.Now, I do at least onetriathlon every year. It keeps me fit and healthywith regular swimming, cycling, and running.So do you have a favoriteof the three events?W:Yes! Definitely running. I started running back in high school andloved it! I woke up at sixa.m. every morning and then ran three miles.Now that I’m training for the triathlon I’m lovingwaking up at six a.m and running again.M: Not me! Running is my worst event! I get bored when I run. I startdaydreaming about otherthings and forget where Igoing!’ mTwo timeslast week I made a wrong turn and almost gotlost!W: For me, it’ s swimming. Swimming pools are butfinetriathlons–⋯take place in lakesAnd. ⋯ I ’m scared that a giant fish will eat me!M: What?! Come on! There aren’t any giant-eatingpeoplefish in lakesand even the small fishwill be scared away when hundreds of people fromthe triathlon are swimming there all at thesame time!Q1: Why did the woman decide to do a triathlon?Q2: When did the man first do a triathlon?Q3: How does the man feel about running?Q4: Why doesn ’ t the woman like swimming in the triathlon?Passage 1ScriptsHappiness increases when we experience more positive emotions throughout the day.Fredrickson, a leader in the field of psychology, identifies 10 positive emotions, including joy,interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration,love and so on.How often we experience thesepositive emotions compared to negative emotions in a day affects not only our mood, but also ourphysical health.She has discovered that those whohave a 3:1 ratio of positive to negativeemotions on a daily basis are happier and healthier.Sadly, most people, even those who consider themselves positive people, are way below thatratio. The good news is you can learn to increase your ratio of being positive, which leads togreater happiness, health and success.Research shows that by increasing positive emotions, we become more creative, performbetter at tasks, and have better relationshipsThe. mostexciting finding is that we now have proofthat self-generatedpositive emotions can improve our physical health.Nevertheless,we don ’t want to get rid of all negative feelings. Negativeemotions are properand helpful sometimesIt. ’s appropriate to feel sadabout the loss of a loved one. Anger oftenpushes us into action toimprove a situation or correct a mistake. However, if you find yourselfwaiting impatiently when the driver in front of you doesn’ t instantly notice the light turns green,or if you find yourself scolding your kids forlaughing too loud while you are on the phone, youare having negative feelings in your daily life too often. Then you shouldstep back and analyzethose feelings, and turn them around.Q1: What is the ratio of positive to negative emotions that can make aperson happier?Q2: What is the most exciting finding about increasing positiveemotions?Q3: What does the speaker say about negative feelings?Q4: What is the main idea of the passage?Passage 2Scripts and answersThere are many factors that affect a person Stress’is thsl e epnumber.one cause ofshort-term sleeping difficulties. Stressful situations includeschool- or job-related 1) pressures, andserious illness in the family.Usually the sleeping problems 2) disappear when the stressfulsituations pass. However, if short-term sleeping problems are not managed properly from thebeginning, they can last long and thus 3) compromise good health.Unhealthy habits may lead to sleeping problems too. Drinking coffee or 4) alcohol in theafternoon or evening, exercising close to bedtime, following an irregular morning and nighttimeschedule, and working or doing other mentally 5) intense activities right before or after gettinginto bed can interrupt sleep.Traveling also 6) interferes with sleep, especially traveling across several time zones. Thiscan 7) undermine your biological rhythms and cause sleep disorders such as trouble falling asleepand trouble remaining asleep.Environmental factors such as a room that ’ s too hot or cold, too noisy or too bright can be anobstacle to sound sleep. Other influences to 8) pay attention to are the comfort and size of yourbed and the habits of your sleep partner. If you have to sleep beside someone who has differentsleeping habits, breathes in a noisy way, or 9) suffers from other sleeping difficulties, it often becomes your problem too!Having a 24/7 lifestyle can also interrupt regular sleep patterns. Industries are working roundthe clock to be 10) competitive, so some people have to work at night; with nonstop automaticcommunication systems, people are communicating day and night. All these make sleeping atregular times difficult.。
新视野商务英语视听说下册1-8单元video原文unit 2
Video 1J: Good morning, Mr. Robbins.R: Good morning. John, how’s it goingJ: Not too bad. I’m reading some articles about trade fairs. I’d like to ask you some questions.What benefits can I expect if I exhibit at trade fairs R: Well. You can use trade fairs to promote your products or services.J: Yes, but can you be more specificR: Certainly, you must know that exhibiting at trade fairs offer you a chance to demonstrate your products or services to customers face-to-face. This way you can get feedback and find out what customers want.J: I see.R: Trade fairs are also good opportunities for building new business since many potential customers and suppliers are concentrated in one place.J: Ok, thank you. I wonder, what’s the most important thing to know about if I want to exhibit at a trade fairR: As a exhibitor, choosing the right trade fair is essential. If the trade fair is too specialist or too broad, It’s unlikely to attract visitors who want to buy what you sell,and participating in trade fairs can be a waste of time. So, you see, when you attend a trade fair, you should make sure you know what kind of customers you want to reach and what you want to achieve.J: Anything else I should knowR: One more thing, you should make specific and measurable goals.If you choose your fair carefully and give yourself plenty of time to plan your goals, You’ll have a good chance of doing good business.J: Good, you really are a specialist. Thank you.R: You’re welcome, John.By the way, there’s an IT trade show being held now.It might be a good idea for you to go and have a look. You’d get an idea of what’s going on.J: Thank you. I will. That’s a good idea.Video 2G: Miss Stewart, why did you want to exhibit in North America S: We wanted to exhibit in North America primarily because it has a huge automotive industry.Our target customers are machine manufacturers and the companies that buy machines.S o we needed to be somewhere we could reach north audiences. G: I see. But there are many trade fairs held in North America, how did you choose the right oneS: We asked the fair organizers to provide us with attendance statistic, delegate profiles and the names of other companies exhibiting. This information helped us choose the right one. G: What did you do to prepare before attending the trade fair S: We set a budget and drew up a list of actions and deadlines including technology requirements, display materials promotional literature, booth furniture, advertising and so on.G: How were you able to exploit your business opportunities and generate new businessS: We made sure that all staff in the booth had prepared themselves for the fair.Each visitor was asked some questions to determine whether they were genuine prospects.When a good prospects turned up, we know exactly which key aspect to emphasis, and whether we should focus on hand to illustrate the products’ capabilities and that helped to engage people’s interest.When the visitors left, we ensured that they had received ourpromotional material and business cards and also that we had a record of the details.G: When we returned to the UK, we followed up each lead by e-mail or letter. In fact, we already have some substantial orders from the different companies we met.G: Good, thank you for speaking with us.S: You’re welcome.。
新视野商务英语视听说(第二版)下册 第一单元听力原文
Unit 12. Part 2 Listening Practice: Task 1(1) I hope the noise isn’t bothering you?It’s no bother!(2) Why don’t we start at the workshop?Sure. I’ll follow you.(3) What did you think of our factory?Very big and modern.(4) What’s your overall impression?I’m very favourably impressed.(5) How big is your factory?The multiplex of 9 buildings totals 767,708 square feet of floor area.(6) What is your market share?45%(7) How many workers are there in your factory?At present, there are 2,000 workers at the plant.(8) Well, shall we have a break? You must be tired, having seen all of our plants all at once.Not really. But there is a lot to take in. Let’s have break!(9) Are all the products available now?Of course. We have good stock levels.(10) Is there anything else you’d like to see?I’d like to visit your research department.Task 2-2Richard: Good morning. Welcome to our company.Thomas: Good morning. Thank you for your reception.R: I’m Richard Black, the Sales Manager.T: Nice to meet you, Richard. I’m Thomas Brown, the Purchasing Manager from ATC,R: How was your journey?T: Not woo bad. Thank you. Er… Let’s turn to business. Could you tell me how large the plant is? R: It covers an area of 25,000 square metres.T: When was the plant set up?R: In the early 1960s.T: What are your newest products?R: Here are some brochures about our product. Please look on Page 13; all the new products are listed there.T: These products are pretty good. Could you briefly tell me about your production methods? R: Of course. I can show you our production systems on video.T: OK. But if you don’t mind, I prefer seeing the factory for myself.R: That’s fine. I was hoping you would. If you have enough time, we’ll be pleased to give you a tour.T: That’s very kind of you. I’ve been looking forward to seeing your factory.R: When can we arrange the tour? What time would be convenient for you?T: I’m free tomorrow. There’s nothing like seeing products being produced firsthand.R: That’s for sure. You’ll know all about them after the tour.T: I hope to learn a lot from this visit.Part 3. Language Focus A: Follow-upPractice: Task 1Richard: Thank you for coming today, Thomas. We can start any time you’re ready.Thomas: Hello, Richard. I’m all set.R: You said yesterday that you wanted to see the production line. The tour will last about an hour. T: No production.R: First, you’ll have to put on this helmet, I’m afraid.T: OK. But, this one seems a little small.R: Please try this one.T: That’s much better.R: Well, this is our production shop. We will start with the assembly line.T: That’s fine. I’ll just follow you.R: Please stop me if you have any questions.T: OK. I’d like to know if the assembly line is fully automated.R: No, it’s half-automated.T: What’s the monthly output?R: 5,000 units per month. But we’ll be making 6,000 units at the beginning of November.T: That’s wonderful. What’s your usual percentage of rejects?R: Only 1% in normal operations.T: It’s amazing. How do you control the quality?R: All products go through three checks during the whole manufacturing process.T: How do you do that?R: First, our workers will confirm the quality of each part according to the regulations at every point in the process. We also have computer-controlled equipment to test the quality of the semi-finished product and of the final product as well. Lastly, we send some products to our public quality-control centre for checking.T: Wonderful. One more question: Is every part of the process, from the first stages to the finished product, carried out at this plant?R: Absolutely. That keeps us competitive in the tough international market.T: Is that where the finished products come off?R: Yes.Part 4. Video 1P: Welcome to our Ford Rouge Factory tour. First, let me give you a brief introduction of Ford. Ford Motor manufactures and distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 300,000 employees and 108 plants worldwide, the company has core and affiliated automotive brands. The Ford Rouge Factory is located in the south of Detroit at the meeting of the Rouge and Detroit Rivers. The original Rouge complex is a mile and a half wide and more than a mile long. The multiplex of 93 buildings totals 15,767,708 square feet of floor area. Buildings include plants for tire-making stamping, engine casting, frame and assembly. A massive power plant produces enough electricity to light a city the size of nearby Detroit, and a soybean conversion plant turns soybeans into plastic auto parts. Our factory tour has four parts: First, you will take the Historic Driving Tour. Buses will transport you for a narrated tour past famous land marks and behind the scenes of this massive manufacturing complex. It will take approximately20 to 30 minutes. Second is the Rare Historic Footage Viewing. Here you will see a short film of rare, never-before-seen historic footage. You will learn about the triumphs and tragedies surrounding the Rouge. It takes 13 minutes. Third is the Virtual Reality Experience. A virtual reality will provide you with a 360-degree look at how automobiles are made. The approximate time for this is 15 minutes. Finally, we come to the Assembly Plant Walking Tour. You will tour the factory and see where the new Ford F-150s are assembled in the new, lean and flexible manufacturing plant. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the final assembly process from a elevated walkway. The tour takes about 30 to 45 minutes.Part 5. Language Focus B: Follow-upPractice: Task 1Richard: That’s the end of the factory tour, Thomas.Thomas: It’s very kind of you, Richard. Thank you. The tour of the production shop has given me a very good idea of your production process.R: My pleasure! What’s your general impression, Thomas?T: Very impressive. I especially enjoyed the speed of your assembly line. It gives you an edge over your competitors.R: It does. No one can match us where high performance production speed is concerned, and you know, we owe that to our engineers and technicians. They designed and built the assembly line and succeeded in making it operational within six months.T: How much do you spend on new product development every year?R: About 8% to 10% of the gross sales.T: That’s a lot of money. Terrific! If I placed an order right now, how long would it be before I got delivery?R: It would largely depend on the size of the order and the items you want.T: Yes. What’s that building opposite us?R: That’s the warehouse. We keep a stock of the faster moving items so that urgent orders can be met quickly.T: Could you give me some brochures on your products? I’d like to let my manager know more about your production; and if possible, maybe he could also visit the plant someday.R: OK. Here’s our sales catalogue and some literature. Just let me know if you want to bring anyone else for a tour.T: Thank you very much.Part 6. Video 2Lily Wu: Hello! Everyone, I’m Lily Wu. Welcome to our factory and to the virtual Victory Instant Noodle Factory tour. I will be your guide for the tour. First, I want to give you a brief history of the manufacturing process of instant noodles. The first instant noodles were made in Japan in 1958. Today noodles are known around the globe. All over the world, every year, they are consumed at about 80 billion meals. Do you know how instant noodles are made? For such a simple-looking product, the manufacturing process is actually quite complex. Here we reveal the secrets of how instant noodles are made. All the facts are waiting for you on this virtual instant noodle factory tour. Please look at the PowerPoint slides. First, flour is transported by truck from storage silos. The flour is mixed and kneaded in a mixing machine to produce noodle dough. The dough is passed through a pair of rollers to roll it into sheets. The sheets are cut into fine strands. Pre-steaming gelatinses the noodles for easier digestion. The noodles are separated intomeal-sized blocks which are shaped into moulds. Noodles are first cooked in oil and then dried for easy storage and quick preparation by the consumer. The end! Packages of noodles are packed in boxes for shipping. That is the process required to produce instant noodles! Now let’s go to the production shop.。
新视野商务英语视听说听力原文
Unit 2Part 31Alice: Excuse me, sir, are you Mr. Hayes?Bill: Yes, I’m Bill Hayes.A: Are you the General Manager of the Beautify Cosmetic Corporation in America?B: Yes, exactly.A: How do you do, Mr. Hayes? I’m Alice Wang, Manager of Human Resources at the Beijing Sanmei Factory. I’m here especially to meet you.B: How do you do, Miss Wang? It’s very kind of you to come all the way to meet me.A: My pleasure.2.Conversation 1:A: What is your job, Vincent?B: I’m a Regional Sales Manager.A: What are your main duties?B: My main duties are to develop customer relations and grow the sales of security products in Ohio.Conversation 2:A: What is your occupation, Flora?B: I’m a business analyst.A: Which company do you work for?B: I work for Delicate & Elegant Fashion. It’s a British company.A: What do you do for them?B: I’m in charge of the budget.Conversation 3A: What do you do, Patrick?B: I’m a lawyer.A: what does your job involve?B: I give legal advice and assistance to clients and represent them in court or in other legal matters.Conversation 4:A: What kind of job do you have, Rachel?B: I’m responsible for receiving visitors. I have to make sure all visitors check in on arrival, and also arrange taxi and bus transport for them.A: Are you in reception?B: Yes, you’re right. I’m a receptionist.Part 4Video 1Introducer: 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 Copperfield: Thank you!I: Mr. Copperfield is an expert in the field of accounting. So, it is a pleasure for us to have him here. Now, Mr. Copperfield, I’d like to introduce the Vice Presidents and Managers to you.R: OK, thank you!I: This is May Bates, Vice President in charge of the Administration Department and the neighbourhood Service Department.R: Nice to meet you, Ms. Bates.May Bates: Nice to meet you, Mr. Copperfield.I: 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.R: Glad to meet you, Mr. Hayes.I: And this is … oh, where is Andrew Jefferson?R: 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…I: Uh… speak of the devil… Mr. Jefferson has just arrived.Andrew Jefferson: Hi, Mr. Copperfield, good to see you again.R: Good to see you, Mr. Jefferson.A: Sorry, I’m late. I was talking to a client.R: Oh, that’s OK. How many departments are you in charge of, Mr. Jefferson?A: Four: Research & Development, Engineering, Contract Budgets, and Project Preparation.R: No wonder you’re so busy.I: 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.R: Oh, good. Nice to meet you all, ladies.Part 51Lisa: Hi, Mark, I hardly recognized you – it’s great to see you again!Mark: Hello, Lisa! I haven’t seen you for ages, not since college graduation. How have you been? L: I’ve been fine. What about you?M: I’ve been very well, too. Are you here looking for a job?L: Sure. You are between jobs, too?M: Yes, I remember you went to a Canadian company when we graduated. Have you left that company?L: Yes, I just left it last month.M: Why? Didn’t you like the job?L: Yes, but I’ve been a secretary for three years and now I’m totally sick of all that boring clerical work. I hate sitting in the office all the day just working mechanically.M: Oh, I understand. You really need a change.L: Yes, but what about you, Mark? Why have you left your present job? I heard you were an excellent Production manager.M: My boss is a very difficult man to deal with. I quarreled with him last week and left thecompany.Part 6Video 2Robin: 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?J: 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 get 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?F: I’ve worked for several companies. After graduation, I went to a private company. Then a year later, I changed to a Sino – Janpanese 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. Oh, you are a real job-hopper. Why have you changed jobs so often? Colin: Oh, you are a real job-hopper. Why have you changed jobs so often?F: 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 gaining a lot of experience! How is your job, Colin?C: I’ve been working for the PMC Textile Plant since I graduated. Two years ago, I was promoted to Line Supervisor.F: Do you like your job?C: 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?R: Yes. As a buyer, I must travel to purchase stock. I’ve been to a lot of places.C: Maybe I should think about becoming a buyer…R: Mm…, everything has two sides. I get fed up with travelling. Nowadays, I want to spend more time with my family.Janet: Hi, guys, may I join you?J,C,R,F: Sure. Have a seat.Janet: You enjoy getting together, don’t you? What are you talking about?R: Jobs. What kind of job do you have, Janet?Janet: I’m the Public Relations Manager in a holding company.C: Do you enjoy it?Janet: Yes. What I like about it is that I can meet a lot of new and interesting people.R: 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.牛牛文库（）分享海量学习资料，与您一起成长。
新视野大学英语(第三版)视听说Book1-Unit6-听力原文
---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------新视野大学英语(第三版)视听说Book1-Unit6-听力原文Unit 6 Wit and fitListening to the worldSharing Scripts F = Finn Part 1 F: Often it’s hard to find a time to exercise when you have a full-time job. Lots of my friends belong to gyms but I prefer to go running outside to keep fit. How about you? What do you do to keep fit? M1 = Man 1, etc.; W1 = Woman 1, etc. Part 2 M1: Uh … I do quite a few things actually. Um, I go to the gym quite regularly. I go for runs. Er, I’m also a little bit involved in the sport of rowing. So, I’m down there quite a bit. I coach, actually coach rowing as well. W1: I have three children, and I work full-time. And I don’t have a lot of time to do any extra organized exercise. W2: Er, the main thing I do is I do practice yoga, that incorporates different positions as well as meditation, and different breathing techniques. M2: Usually, I ride my bike, like I got here. And I go to the gym more or less three to four times a week. And I also watch what I eat. W3: I dance, and I do yoga – and I just try to be as active as possible – enjoy nature also. M3: I try and walk everywhere because, um, I don’t really enjoy running. W4: I have quite a hectic lifestyle as a musician but I do try to keep1/ 18fit – going to the gym, yoga classes, Pilates classes, er, sometimes running, and generally keeping active. W5: I’m a police officer, so I have quite an active job. Um, I can spend 8 or 12 hours doing foot patrol, um, walking round the streets of London so I suppose that keeps me quite fit. Part 3 F: What other things would you like to do to keep fit? M1: I’d love to get involved with some team sports. I really enjoy, sort of, the team aspect of sport. Er, particularly I think I’d like to get into hockey. W1: I’d quite like to learn how to play tennis properly. Er, it’s probably one of the only sports that I’m interested in; it’s something I would watch on TV. M2: I would like to run, but, er … my legs are, are not running legs, so I prefer to cycle. W3: I would like to learn to rock climb. M3: I would actually like to join a rowing club, er, but unfortunately I don’t have time and it is a little bit expensive. W4: I really enjoy getting out of London at the weekend and going sailing. W5: When I was at university, um, I got quite into swing dancing, which is very like jive, 1940s jazz dancing. Er, I’d quite like to take that up again since it’s an easy way of keeping fit, and you meet a lot of people. Part 4 F: Do you do anything that isn’t very healthy?---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------M1: Um, I have a bit of a sweet tooth. Um, I love dessert, and I love to eat, er, sweet things. W4: I definitely drink too much coffee, and I do like chocolate as well. W2: Eating late is really bad for you so I try and avoid that –as much as I can, although it does happen quite regularly. W1: I love chocolate, and I probably eat too much of it. W5: Um, because of my shift work, I eat a lot of fast food, er, especially in the early hours of the morning. W3: Gosh, I don’t know. I’m a vegetarian. I don’t drink. I don’t smoke. I don’t drink caffeine. M3: I eat far too many crisps, and chocolate and biscuits. And because I bake, I also eat a lot of cake. Listening Scripts I = Interviewer; W = Woman I: Can you tell us a little about superfoods? W: Well, um, superfoods include tomatoes, broccoli and spinach. I: Hmm. W: These have lots of vitamins, and they are really good for you. I: Right. W: Anyway, they may improve our health, but I don’t think superfoods will be the answer to our eating problems in the future. I: Can you tell us why not? W: Well, the most important thing is to eat healthy food every day. I: Um, right. W: And this is more important than the idea of superfoods. Eating an apple a day is better for you than eating a kilo of spinach one day a week. I: I see. So what you’3/ 18re saying is … I: There’s been a lot of talk about food pills. W: Yes. I: Are they healthier than other types of food? Could they be the food of the future? W: Well, in the past astronauts ate a type of food pill when they were in space. It was dried food and they added water to it. I: Right. W: But I don’t think food pills will replace normal food. I: Right. Why’s that? For health reasons or social reasons? W: Well, cooking and eating together is an important part of family life and it always will be. You sit down together at a table and you eat and talk. It’s a very old tradition, and eating pills isn’t the same. I: Hmm, so we won’t eat only food pills? W: Food pills might become more popular, but no, we won’t eat only food pills in the future. I: Well, that’s interesting because I was reading about … W: In the future we may have special food that can change its flavor. I: Can you give an example? W: For example, imagine you like chocolate ice cream, but your friend likes strawberry. You eat the same ice cream but it will taste different for both of you.---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------ I: The same food that tastes different for different people … W: You’ll think it’s chocolate ice cream and your friend will say it’s strawberry. It might happen with drinks, too. You take a bottle of liquid out of the fridge. You press the button which says “coffee” or “lemonade” or “hot chocolate”. You put the bottle in the microwave and the liquid becomes the drink that you choose. I: So it starts off as the same food or drink, but then we change its flavor by pushing a button. W: That’s right. Just by pushing a button. I: So how does it work? W: Well, this is possible because of nanotechnology. The technology might not replace normal drinks and food, but it may become common in the future. I: And nanotechnology is something that’s used in different a reas of science … Viewing Scripts B = Ronnie Barker; C = Ronnie Corbett B: I say, that was, that was really jolly good that was. I must say I really enjoyed that. Thanks very much. C: That’s fine. Fine. B: I say, it’s, it’s a super game, isn’t it? I, I can’t understand why I’ve never tried it before. Absolutely lovely. I loved it. But thanks to you, old boy, of course, from now on, I shall be a dedicated squish player. C: Squash. B: Pardon? C: The game is called “squash”. B: Oh squash, yes, that’s right. I’m sorry. Um …5/ 18who actually won? I mean, I couldn’t quite grasp the scoring mechanism. I mean, did I, did I win? C: Yes, you … yes, you won, you won. B: Oh, that’s good. How many goals did I get? C: Goals?! B: Well, you know, er … thingies, er … whatever … runs …. C: Points! B: … runs … ah, points! C: Points! B: Points, yes. C: Points. B: How many points did I get? C: Well, the score was, if you want to know, game-love, game-love, game-love, game-love. You see? B: Yes. C: You won … four games to love! B: Oh, I see. So, I got four and you got love. C: Yeah. B: I see. But how many is love? C: Love is nothing. B: Oh no, no. That’s not right, I’m sure, because I’m sure you got a goal, earlier on, right at the---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------ beginning. C: A point! B: A point, I mean. C: A point, yes, well of course I did. That was when you … B: Oh, I know, I was holding the thing by the wrong end. I must remember, hold the bat by the thin end. C: The racket! B: Racket, I mean. C: The racket! B: Yes. C: This is … this is a ball. B: Yes. C: The gam e is called “squash”. B: Yes. C: Let’s start from basic principles. B: Yes. C: The whole thing is called “squash”. B: Squash. C: This is a ball. B: Yes. C: This is a ... racket when you do that. That’s what that is. That is a racket. B: I see. Will it work now you’ve done that? C: Ah … I don’t much care, to be honest.I mean … I’m not going to be playing squash anymore ever! B: Oh, I say. That’s a pity, because I was hoping we could have another game next week. I mean, I can, I thought, well you know, I thought I might get a bit better. C: A bit better? A bit better?! Look matey, I’m the secretary of this squash club. You know. I, I, I mean, I captain the A-team. You know. I’m one of the best players round here, as a matter of fact. You know, I won the area finals last year, all that sort of thing, you know. You know, I’m good. You know, good. And you come along here, if I may say so. You’ve never played the game before. You’re vastly overweight, if I may say so. You’re very slow on the7/ 18court. You’ve gone out on that court, and you’ve thrashed me. You’ve pounded me into the ground. You pulverized me, in front of my friends, four games to love! Well, how do you do it? B: Beginner’s luck? C: It’s a fluke. That’s what it is, a fluke, matey. It won’t happen again. I’ll tell you what … It won’t happen the next time. B: No, well, there won’t be a next time, will there? Because you’ve broken your rocket. C: My racket! I’ll get a new one. I don’t care. I’ll get a new one. Look, mate. I’ll get a new one, and tomorrow morning, here, 10 o’clock, things will be different! B: Oh no, no. Sorry, old boy. No, not tomorrow. No can do. C: What do you mean, “No can do”? B: I’ve got to go up to a place called Lords tomorrow. I’ve got to play a game called “cracket” or something.Spe aking for communication---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------ Role-play Scripts Conversation 1 D = Doctor; W = Woman D: Hello. I’m Dr. Andrews. Now, what’s the matter? W: Well, doctor, I feel terrible. I get these headaches and I feel sick. D: Oh. How long have you had this problem? W: A few weeks now. And I can’t sleep at night because my head hurts. D: You can’t sleep? W: That’s right. D: And are you very worried or under pressure at the moment? W: No, I don’t think so. D: Do you have a healthy diet? W: Hmm. Quite healthy. D: Do you drink tea or coffee? W: Yes, I do. D: How much? W: Tea? Er … probably about eight cups, or ten. D: A day? W: Yes. D: I see. And has that changed in the last few weeks? W: Not really. D: OK. Well the first thing is I think you should stop drinking so much tea and coffee. Try to drink just one small cup a day. I’ll give you some painkillers for the headaches. Take two of these three times a day. I don’t think it’s anything to worry about, but if your headaches continue … Conversation 2 D = Doctor; M = Man D: Good morn ing. How can I help? M: Well, I’m worried about my foot. D: Your foot? M: Yes. It hurts when I walk. D: I see. Did you do anything to it? Did you have an accident? M: Um. Well, sort of. D: What happened? M: I kicked a wall. D: I see. When did you do that? M: About a week ago. D: OK. Did you go to hospital? M: No. D:9/ 18Can I have a look? M: Yes, of course. D: Where does it hurt? Here? M: Argh. Yes, there.---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------ D: Can you move it? M: Yes, a little, but it’s very painful. D: Hmm. I think it might be broken. It’s nothing to worry about, but I think you should go to the hospital for an X-ray. I’ll write you a note and if you just take this … Group discussion Scripts A: Does exercise make you feel relaxed? B: Yes, I think it really does. Sometimes it’s difficult to find time to exercise, but I play football after work on a Monday, and I play tennis at the weekend, and I feel so much better. If I don’t play one week, I feel terrible. So, yes, doing sport makes you feel really good. You feel much better, and more relaxed. A: How much exercise do you do in a week? C: In a week, well I probably do about two or three hours of exercise, maybe more.I go to the gym once or twice, if I have time, and I sometimes go swimming. Oh, and I ride my bike at the weekend, so actually, probably three or four hours a week. More than I thought. Yeah, four hours, that’s OK. A: Do you have a sporting hero? D: Oh yes, Pelé. He’s a hero, not just for me, but probably for all Brazilians. I think he is one of the greatest football players ever. He was such a good athlete, and he had so much talent. He was “King of Football”, and scored more goals for Brazil than anyone else. And he was born very poor. You know he didn’11/ 18t have money for a football so he used to practice kicking a grapefruit, or a sock stuffed with paper. A: How much do you walk a day? E: Oh my goodness. Well, I suppose. I don’t walk very much actually. I … um … I drive, the car everywhere. That’s terrible, isn’t it? Um. Yes, I probably only walk about, about maybe five minutes every day.Further practice in listening Short conversations Scripts Conversation 1 W: Sorry. I have a project to do and I will have to stay at work until 6 o’clock. So I can’t make it to the bar at 5:30. M: OK. Then let’s meet at the cinema 10 minutes before the movie starts. Q: What is the woman going to do with the man in the evening? Conversation 2---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------ M: Sally’s been doing yoga for three months to lose weight. But I wonder how she can succeed when she eats like that. W: Oh, poor Sally. She really should watch her diet and try to eat something less fatty. Q: What do we learn about Sally? Conversation 3 W: We use flexible time in our company. That is, early risers can begin work at 7 a.m. and finish at 3 p.m. while late sleepers need not go to work until 10 a.m. but they must work until 6 in the evening. M: That’s cool for a night owl like me. Q: At what time is the man most likely to go to work? Conversation 4 M: You’ve been working so hard. I know you don’t want to rest because you love your job. But remember what people say: Relax or die. W: Thanks for caring so much. But, really, I’m feeling fine. I don’t need time off. Q: What does the woman mean? Conversation 5 W: Do you know John has got straight A’s in the final exams? He’s been taking 6 courses this term and working more than 20 hours a week. M: Good for John! How he can balance work and study so well is really beyond me.13/ 18Q: What does the man mean? Long conversation Scripts M: So Mary, I heard you were thinking about doing a triathlon? W: That’s right. But you know triathlons are tough with the three events: swimming, then cycling and finally running! My sister, Jennifer, did a triathlon last year and loved it! So, I decided to give it a try. M: Good for you! I did my first triathlon back in college six years ago. Now, I do at least one triathlon every year. It keeps me fit and healthy with regular swimming, cycling, and running. So do you have a favorite of the three events? W: Yes! Definitely running. I started running back in high school and loved it! I woke up at six a.m. every morning and then ran three miles. Now that I’m training for the triathlon I’m loving waking up at six a.m. and running again. M: Not me! Running is my worst event! I get bored when I run. I start daydreaming about other things and forget where I’m going! Two times last week I made a wrong turn and almost got lost! W: For me, it’s swimming. Swimming pools are fine –but triathlons … take place in lakes. And … I’m scared that a giant fish will eat me! M: What?! Come on! There aren’t any giant people-eating fish in lakes and even the small fish will be scared away when hundreds of people---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------ from the triathlon are swimming there all at the same time! Q1: Why did the woman decide to do a triathlon? Q2: When did the man first do a triathlon? Q3: How does the man feel about running? Q4: Why doesn’t the woman like swimming in the triathlon? Passage 1 Scripts Happiness increases when we experience more positive emotions throughout the day. Fredrickson, a leader in the field of psychology, identifies 10 positive emotions, including joy, interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, love and so on. How often we experience these positive emotions compared to negative emotions in a day affects not only our mood, but also our physical health. She has discovered that those who have a 3:1 ratio of positive to negative emotions on a daily basis are happier and healthier. Sadly, most people, even those who consider themselves positive people, are way below that ratio. The good news is you can learn to increase your ratio of being positive, which leads to greater happiness, health and success. Research shows that by increasing positive emotions, we become more creative, perform better at tasks, and have better relationships. The most15/ 18exciting finding is that we now have proof that self-generated positive emotions can improve our physical health. Nevertheless, we don’t want to get rid of all negative feelings. Negative emotions are proper and helpful sometimes. It’s appropriate to feel sad about the loss of a loved one. Anger often pushes us into action to improve a situation or correct a mistake. However, if you find yourself waiting impatiently when the driver in front of you doesn’t instantly notice the light turns green, or if you find yourself scolding your kids for laughing too loud while you are on the phone, you are having negative feelings in your daily life too often. Then you should step back and analyze those feelings, and turn them around. Q1: What is the ratio of positive to negative emotions that can make a person happier? Q2: What is the most exciting finding about increasing positive emotions? Q3: What does the speaker say about negative feelings? Q4: What is the main idea of the passage? Passage 2 Scripts and answers There are many factors that affect a person’s sleep. Stress is the nu mber one cause of short-term sleeping difficulties. Stressful situations include school- or job-related 1) pressures, and serious illness in the family.---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------ Usually the sleeping problems 2) disappear when the stressful situations pass. However, if short-term sleeping problems are not managed properly from the beginning, they can last long and thus 3) compromise good health. Unhealthy habits may lead to sleeping problems too. Drinking coffee or 4) alcohol in the afternoon or evening, exercising close to bedtime, following an irregular morning and nighttime schedule, and working or doing other mentally 5) intense activities right before or after getting into bed can interrupt sleep. Traveling also 6) interferes with sleep, especially traveling across several time zones. This can 7) undermine your biological rhythms and cause sleep disorders such as trouble falling asleep and trouble remaining asleep. Environmental factors such as a room that’s too hot or cold, too noisy or too bright can be an obstacle to sound sleep. Other influences to 8) pay attention to are the comfort and size of your bed and the habits of your sleep partner. If you have to sleep beside someone who has different sleeping habits, breathes in a noisy way, or 9) suffers from other sleeping difficulties, it often becomes your problem too! Having a 24/7 lifestyle can also interrupt regular sleep patterns. Industries are working round the clock to be17/ 1810) competitive, so some people have to work at night; with nonstop automatic communication systems, people are communicating day and night. All these make sleeping at regular times difficult.。
新视野商务英语视听说下册1-8单元v
Video 1H: Well, Mr. Aubrey, let's move onto next point, shall we?A: OK. It's the question of the delivery date.H: What's your deadline?A: September 20th. We really have to insist on that because we havea very strict timetable.It's essential for us to have it before the 30th, otherwise...H: Yes, of course, but let me explain the position.A: OK, go ahead, please.H: As you know, we had a disastrous hurricane here last month andpart of our workshop was damaged.That halted production for 10days.A: Yes, you told me.H: So, eh, there's a backlog of orders to fill.A: I understand but...H: We're working at full capacity, but the earliest delivery date wecan make is the last week in September.A: I'm afraid that's not good enough.H: Why not?A: The engines have to be installed after we receive them. That takestime.I do hope you'll appreciate our position, Harry. Can't you arrangedelivery for September 20th?H: Mm! We can try but we can't guarantee it.A: If not the 20th, then when?H: We can guarantee September 25th.A:Why the 25th?H: That's the date the ship is scheduled to arrive.We can't make an earlier shipment because production won't be complete in time.A:Let me see,it'll take about a week for onward transport to the destination until the 5thof October.H: Yes, I'm sorry. We can try to meet an earlier date but I don't holdout much hope.A:OK,let's make it the 25th.But we must install absolutely on September 25thas the last possible date.H: Fair enough.A: All right, then. Let's make it the 25thof September.But if it is possible earlier then all the better.H: Of course. You can count on me. I'll do my best.Video 2B: Hello, Ms. Lester. Haven't seen you for a long time.L: Hello, Mr. Backer. Nice to meet you again.Unfortunately,we have a problem!I've just received a fax from my head office and it seems there may have been some misunderstanding about our last order.B: Oh dear, what seems to be the problem?L: The consignment arrived at the port yesterday on time, but whileunloading, we noticed the goods were not the A1 quality we order.B: Really! Oh, I'm terribly sorry. Something must have gone wrong.Let me check this on the computer...Er...Oh dear,yes,I'm afraid there's been a slip-up in our Shipping Department.I'm very sorry. It's certainly our fault.Mm...What would you like us to do about it?L: Well, we can keep this delivery and try to find another buyer forit.But of course,we'd need a price adjustment,say a 25%reduction on the lot. And we'd need a now delivery of A1 quality dispatched immediately.B: That sounds fair enough. Thank you. But justlet me check our stock position...Yes,we can ship a delivery of A1quality by the first available steamer.Let me see,yes,actually there's one scheduled for the day after tomorrow.We'll make an immediate arrangement for the shipment.L: OK. that'll be fine. Let's hope the steamer arrives on schedule andwe can have the goods by the middle of next month.B: We'll keep in touch with the shipping company and let you knowif there are any problems.L: Good. Thank you.B: Ms. Lester, thank you very much for your cooperation.L: We hope you'll help us out if we're in difficulties sometime in thefuture.B: Yes, of course. Whenever you need us, we'll try our best to help. That's a promise.。
新视野大学英语（第三版）视听说Book1-Unit6-听力原文
Unit 6 Wit and fitListening to the worldSharingScriptsF = FinnPart 1F: Often it’s hard to find a time to exercise when you have a full-time job. Lots of my friends belong to gyms but I prefer to go running outside to keep fit. How about you? What do you doto keep fit?M1 = Man 1, etc.; W1 = Woman 1, etc.Part 2M1: Uh … I do quite a few things actually. Um, I go to the gym quite regularly. I go for runs. Er, I’m also a little bit involved in the sport of rowing. So, I’m down there quite a bit. I coac h, actually coach rowing as well.W1: I have three children, and I work full-time. And I don’t have a lot of time to do any extra organized exercise.W2: Er, the main thing I do is I do practice yoga, that incorporates different positions as well as meditation, and different breathing techniques.M2: Usually, I ride my bike, like I got here. And I go to the gym more or less three to four times a week. And I also watch what I eat.W3: I dance, and I do yoga – and I just try to be as active as possible – enjoy nature also.M3: I try and walk everywhere because, um, I don’t really enjoy running.W4: I have quite a hectic lifestyle as a musician but I do try to keep fit – going to the gym, yoga classes, Pilates classes, er, sometimes running, and generally keeping active.W5: I’m a police officer, so I have quite an active job. Um, I can spend 8 or 12 hours doing foot patrol, um, walking round the streets of London so I suppose that keeps me quite fit.Part 3F: What other things would you like to do to keep fit?M1: I’d love to get involved with some team sports. I really enjoy, sort of, the team aspect of sport.Er, particularly I think I’d like to get into hockey.W1: I’d quite like to learn how to play tennis properly. Er, it’s probably one of the only sports that I’m interested in; it’s something I would watch on TV.M2: I would like to run, but, er … my legs are, are not running legs, so I prefer to cycle.W3: I would like to learn to rock climb.M3: I would actually like to join a rowing club, er, but unfort unately I don’t have time and it is a little bit expensive.W4: I really enjoy getting out of London at the weekend and going sailing.W5: When I was at university, um, I got quite into swing dancing, which is very like jive, 1940s jazz dancing. Er, I’d quite like to take that up again since it’s an easy way of keeping fit, andyou meet a lot of people.Part 4F: Do you do anything that isn’t very healthy?M1: Um, I have a bit of a sweet tooth. Um, I love dessert, and I love to eat, er, sweet things.W4: I definitely drink too much coffee, and I do like chocolate as well.W2: Eating late is really bad for you so I try and avoid that – as much as I can, although it does happen quite regularly.W1: I love chocolate, and I probably eat too much of it.W5: Um, because of my shift work, I eat a lot of fast food, er, especially in the early hours of the morning.W3: Gosh, I don’t know. I’m a vegetarian. I don’t drink. I don’t smoke. I don’t drink caffeine.M3: I eat far too many crisps, and chocolate and biscuits. And because I bake, I also eat a lot of cake.ListeningScriptsI = Interviewer; W = WomanI: Can you tell us a little about superfoods?W: Well, um, superfoods include tomatoes, broccoli and spinach.I: Hmm.W: These have lots of vitamins, and they are really good for you.I: Right.W: Anyway, they may improve our health, but I don’t think superfoods will be the answer to our eating problems in the future.I: Can you tell us why not?W: Well, the most important thing is to eat healthy food every day.I: Um, right.W: And this is more important than the idea of superfoods. Eating an apple a day is better for you than eating a kilo of spinach one day a week.I: I see. So what you’re saying is …I: There’s been a lot of talk about food pills.W: Yes.I: Are they healthier than other types of food? Could they be the food of the future?W: Well, in the past astronauts ate a type of food pill when they were in space. It was dried food and they added water to it.I: Right.W: But I don’t think food pills will repla ce normal food.I: Right. Why’s that? For health reasons or social reasons?W: Well, cooking and eating together is an important part of family life and it always will be. You sit down together at a table and you eat and talk. It’s a very old tradition, and eating pills isn’tthe same.I: Hmm, so we won’t eat only food pills?W: Food pills might become more popular, but no, we won’t eat only food pills in the future.I: Well, that’s interesting because I was reading about …W: In the future we may have special food that can change its flavor.I: Can you give an example?W: For example, imagine you like chocolate ice cream, but your friend likes strawberry. You eat the same ice cream but it will taste different for both of you.I: The same food that tastes di fferent for different people …W: You’ll think it’s chocolate ice cream and your friend will say it’s strawberry. It might happen with drinks, too. You take a bottle of liquid out of the fridge. You press the button which says “coffee” or “lemonade” or “hot chocolate”. You put the bottle in the microwave and the liquid becomes the drink that you choose.I: So it starts off as the same food or drink, but then we change its flavor by pushing a button. W: That’s right. Just by pushing a button.I: So how does it work?W: Well, this is possible because of nanotechnology. The technology might not replace normal drinks and food, but it may become common in the future.I: And nanotechnology is something that’s used in different areas of science …ViewingScriptsB = Ronnie Barker;C = Ronnie CorbettB: I say, that was, that was really jolly good that was. I must say I really enjoyed that. Thanks very much.C: That’s fine. Fine.B: I say, it’s, it’s a super game, isn’t it? I, I can’t understand why I’ve never tried i t before. Absolutely lovely. I loved it. But thanks to you, old boy, of course, from now on, I shall be a dedicated squish player.C: Squash.B: Pardon?C: The game is called “squash”.B: Oh squash, yes, that’s right. I’m sorry. Um … who actually won? I mean, I couldn’t quite grasp the scoring mechanism. I mean, did I, did I win?C: Yes, you … yes, you won, you won.B: Oh, that’s good. How many goals did I get?C: Goals?!B: Well, you know, er … thingies, er … whatever … runs ….C: Points!B: … runs … ah, p oints!C: Points!B: Points, yes.C: Points.B: How many points did I get?C: Well, the score was, if you want to know, game-love, game-love, game-love, game-love. You see?B: Yes.C: You won … four games to love!B: Oh, I see. So, I got four and you got love.C: Yeah.B: I see. But how many is love?C: Love is nothing.B: Oh no, no. That’s not right, I’m sure, because I’m sure you got a goal, earlier on, right at theC: A point!B: A point, I mean.C: A point, yes, well of course I did. That was when you …B: Oh, I know, I was holding the thing by the wrong end. I must remember, hold the bat by the thin end.C: The racket!B: Racket, I mean.C: The racket!B: Yes.C: This is … this is a ball.B: Yes.C: The game is called “squash”.B: Yes.C: Let’s start from basic principles.B: Yes.C: The whole thing is called “squash”.B: Squash.C: This is a ball.B: Yes.C: This is a ... racket when you do that. That’s what that is. That is a racket.B: I see. Will it work now you’ve done that?C: Ah … I don’t much care, to be honest. I mean … I’m not going to be playing squash anymore ever!B: Oh, I say. That’s a pity, because I was hoping we could have another game next week. I mean, I can, I thought, well you know, I thought I might get a bit better.C: A bit better? A bit better?! Look matey, I’m the secretary of this squash club. You know. I, I, I mean, I captain the A-team. You know. I’m one of the best players round here, as a matter of fact. You know, I won the area finals last year, all that sort of t hing, you know. You know, I’m good. You know, good. And you come along here, if I may say so. You’ve never played the game before. You’re vastly overweight, if I may say so. You’re very slow on the court. You’ve gone out on that court, and you’ve thrashed me. You’ve pounded me into the ground. You pulverized me, in front of my friends, four games to love! Well, how do you do it?B: Beginner’s luck?C: It’s a fluke. That’s what it is, a fluke, matey. It won’t happen again. I’ll tell you what … It won’t happe n the next time.B: No, well, there won’t be a next time, will there? Because you’ve broken your rocket.C: My racket! I’ll get a new one. I don’t care. I’ll get a new one. Look, mate. I’ll get a new one, and tomorrow morning, here, 10 o’clock, things will be different!B: Oh no, no. Sorry, old boy. No, not tomorrow. No can do.C: What do you mean, “No can do”?B: I’ve got to go up to a place called Lords tomorrow. I’ve got to play a game called “cracket” or something.Speaking for communicationScriptsConversation 1D = Doctor; W = WomanD: Hello. I’m Dr. Andrews. Now, what’s the matter?W: Well, doctor, I feel terrible. I get these headaches and I feel sick.D: Oh. How long have you had this problem?W: A few weeks now. And I can’t sleep at nigh t because my head hurts.D: You can’t sleep?W: That’s right.D: And are you very worried or under pressure at the moment?W: No, I don’t think so.D: Do you have a healthy diet?W: Hmm. Quite healthy.D: Do you drink tea or coffee?W: Yes, I do.D: How much?W: Tea? Er … probably about eight cups, or ten.D: A day?W: Yes.D: I see. And has that changed in the last few weeks?W: Not really.D: OK. Well the first thing is I think you should stop drinking so much tea and coffee. Try to drink just one small c up a day. I’ll give you some painkillers for the headaches. Take two of these three times a day. I don’t think it’s anything to worry about, but if your headaches continue …Conversation 2D = Doctor; M = ManD: Good morning. How can I help?M: Well, I’m w orried about my foot.D: Your foot?M: Yes. It hurts when I walk.D: I see. Did you do anything to it? Did you have an accident?M: Um. Well, sort of.D: What happened?M: I kicked a wall.D: I see. When did you do that?M: About a week ago.D: OK. Did you go to hospital?M: No.D: Can I have a look?M: Yes, of course.D: Where does it hurt? Here?M: Argh. Yes, there.D: Can you move it?M: Yes, a little, but it’s very painful.D: Hmm. I think it might be broken. It’s nothing to worry about, but I think you should go to the hospital for an X-ray. I’ll write you a note and if you just take this …Group discussionScriptsA: Does exercise make you feel relaxed?B: Yes, I think it really does. Sometimes it’s difficult to find time to exercise, but I play footba ll after work on a Monday, and I play tennis at the weekend, and I feel so much better. If I don’t play one week, I feel terrible. So, yes, doing sport makes you feel really good. You feel much better, and more relaxed.A: How much exercise do you do in a week?C: In a week, well I probably do about two or three hours of exercise, maybe more. I go to the gym once or twice, if I have time, and I sometimes go swimming. Oh, and I ride my bike at the weekend, so actually, probably three or four hours a week. More than I thought. Yeah, four hours, that’s OK.A: Do you have a sporting hero?D: Oh yes, Pelé. He’s a hero, not just for me, but probably for all Brazilians. I think he is one of the greatest football players ever. He was such a good athlete, and he had so much talent. Hewas “King of Football”, and scored more goals for Brazil than anyone else. And he was bornvery poor. You know he didn’t have money for a football so he used to practice kicking a grapefruit, or a sock stuffed with paper.A: How much do you walk a day?E: Oh my goodness. Well, I suppose. I don’t walk very much actually. I … um … I drive, the car everywhere. That’s terrible, isn’t it? Um. Yes, I probably only walk about, about maybe five minutes every day.Further practice in listeningShort conversationsScriptsConversation 1W: Sorry. I have a project to do and I will have to stay at work until 6 o’clock. So I can’t make it to the bar at 5:30.M: OK. Then let’s meet at the cinema 10 minutes before the movie starts. Q: What is the woman going to do with the man in the evening? Conversation 2M: Sally’s been doing yoga for three months to lose weight. But I wonder how she can succeed when she eats like that.W: Oh, poor Sally. She really should watch her diet and try to eat something less fatty.Q: What do we learn about Sally?Conversation 3W: We use flexible time in our company. That is, early risers can begin work at 7 a.m. and finish at 3 p.m. while late sleepers need not go to work until 10 a.m. but they must work until 6 in the evening.M: That’s cool for a night owl like me.Q: At what time is the man most likely to go to work?Conversation 4M: You’ve been working so hard. I know you don’t want to rest because you love your job. But remember what people say: Relax or die.W: Thanks for caring so much. But, really, I’m feeling fine. I don’t need time off.Q: What does the woman mean?Conversation 5W: Do you know John has got straight A’s in the final exams? He’s been taking 6 courses this term and working more than 20 hours a week.M: Good for John! How he can balance work and study so well is really beyond me.Q: What does the man mean?Long conversationScriptsM: So Mary, I heard you were thinking about doing a triathlon?W: That’s right. But you know triathlons are tough with the t hree events: swimming, then cycling and finally running! My sister, Jennifer, did a triathlon last year and loved it! So, I decided to give it a try.M: Good for you! I did my first triathlon back in college six years ago. Now, I do at least one triathlon every year. It keeps me fit and healthy with regular swimming, cycling, and running. So do you have a favorite of the three events?W: Yes! Definitely running. I started running back in high school and loved it! I woke up at six a.m. every morning and then ran three miles. Now that I’m training for the triathlon I’m loving waking up at six a.m. and running again.M: Not me! Running is my worst event! I get bored when I run. I start daydreaming about other things and forget where I’m going! Two times last week I made a wrong turn and almost got lost!W: For me, it’s swimming. Swimming pools are fine –but triathlons … take place in lakes. And … I’m scared that a giant fish will eat me!M: What?! Come on! There aren’t any giant people-eating fish in lakes and even the small fish will be scared away when hundreds of peoplefrom the triathlon are swimming there all at the same time!Q1: Why did the woman decide to do a triathlon?Q2: When did the man first do a triathlon?Q3: How does the man feel about running?Q4: Why doesn’t the woman like swimming in the triathlon?Passage 1ScriptsHappiness increases when we experience more positive emotions throughout the day.Fredrickson, a leader in the field of psychology, identifies 10 positive emotions, including joy, interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, love and so on. How often we experience these positive emotions compared to negative emotions in a day affects not only our mood, but also our physical health. She has discovered that those who have a 3:1 ratio of positive to negative emotions on a daily basis are happier and healthier.Sadly, most people, even those who consider themselves positive people, are way below that ratio. The good news is you can learn to increase your ratio of being positive, which leads to greater happiness, health and success.Research shows that by increasing positive emotions, we become more creative, perform better at tasks, and have better relationships. The mostexciting finding is that we now have proof that self-generated positive emotions can improve our physical health.Nevertheless, we don’t want to get rid of all negative feelings. Negative emotions are proper and helpful sometimes. It’s appropriate to feel sad about the loss of a loved one. Anger often pushes us into action to improve a situation or correct a mistake. However, if you find yourself waiting impatiently when the driver in front of you doesn’t instantly notice the light turns green, or if you find yourself scolding your kids for laughing too loud while you are on the phone, youare having negative feelings in your daily life too often. Then you should step back and analyze those feelings, and turn them around.Q1: What is the ratio of positive to negative emotions that can make a person happier?Q2: What is the most exciting finding about increasing positive emotions?Q3: What does the speaker say about negative feelings?Q4: What is the main idea of the passage?Passage 2Scripts and answersThere are many factors that affect a person’s sleep. Stress is the nu mber one cause of short-term sleeping difficulties. Stressful situations include school- or job-related 1) pressures, and serious illness in the family.Usually the sleeping problems 2) disappear when the stressful situations pass. However, if short-term sleeping problems are not managed properly from the beginning, they can last long and thus 3) compromise good health.Unhealthy habits may lead to sleeping problems too. Drinking coffee or 4) alcohol in the afternoon or evening, exercising close to bedtime, following an irregular morning and nighttime schedule, and working or doing other mentally 5) intense activities right before or after gettinginto bed can interrupt sleep. Traveling also 6) interferes with sleep, especially traveling across several time zones. This can 7) undermine your biological rhythms and cause sleep disorders such as trouble falling asleep and trouble remaining asleep. Environmental factors such as a room that’s too hot or cold, too noisy or too bright can be anobstacle to sound sleep. Other influences to 8) pay attention to are the comfort and size of your bed and the habits of your sleep partner. If you have to sleep beside someone who has different sleeping habits, breathes in a noisy way, or 9) suffers from other sleeping difficulties, it often becomes your problem too! Having a 24/7 lifestyle can also interrupt regular sleep patterns. Industries are working round the clock to be 10) competitive, so some people have to work at night; with nonstop automatic communication systems, people are communicating day and night. All these make sleeping at regular times difficult.。
unit 6 terms of payment 新视野商务英语视听说下 U6
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Generally, the clause(从句,分句;条款) dealing with the payment consists of four basic elements: time, mode, place and currency of payment.
The purpose of exporting is to get payment. Only when payment has been received can a process of transaction be completed.
款人或者持票人的票据。
Procedure of using bill of exchange
① issue drawer
出票人
② present
payee
( 提示) payer/drawee
收款人 ③ accept, pay 付款人 / 受票人
出票人本人签发给受款人的、保证在见票时或在指定 的或可确定的将来某一时间无条件支付一定金额的书 面承诺。
Learning Objectives
• 1. To know about payment terms； • 2. To learn how the phrases and expressions
about payment; • 3. To learn how to write a business letter
新视野大学英语视听说教程1原文及答案Unit6
II. Listening SkillsListening to People Talk About Health1.M: I haven’t been to see my doctor for a very long time. I’m worried that he’ll be angry with me for not havinga physical examination for so long.W: Which is more important, the doctor’s feelings or your health? You’d better go if you want to make sure everything is all right with you.It seems that the man worries more about the doctor’s feelings than his own health.2.W: Oh, I’ve got a cold. I’m not used to the cold weather, and it often gets the best of me. What I need now issome good medicine.M: The best medicine is to keep healthy. I promise you that if you get involved with some sort of physical exercise, you’ll get sick a lot less. Why don’t you try joining a gym?The woman catches cold easily and believes in taking some good medicine, but the man thinks physical exercise is more important.3.W: Exams are coming up soon. I’ve been so busy with schoolwork that I’ve had a lot of trouble sleeping.M: School is important, but so is your health. Maybe you should talk to a doctor. Doctors see people all the time for this very problem. They can help you.The woman has been so busy with schoolwork that she has had difficulty sleeping. The man believes that health is important that she should see a doctor.4. M: Do you mind if I have a cigarette before we eat?W: Well, actually, I do. If you don’t mind, could you smoke outside? If you want to poison your body and shorten your life, that’s your business. But as for me, I want to live long and healthy.The woman asks the man to smoke outside because she wants to live long and healthy. She believes second-hand smoke causes cancer too.5. W: Robert, when we last talked, you promised there would be less television and junk food, and more exercise in your life.But now you’re becoming quite overweight.M: I know it’s bad, but I really like watching TV. After all we should enjoy ourselves while we are young.W: But you’re risking your health watching TV so much.M: Oh, yes: heart trouble, high blood pressure. But I’d rather die than give up TV.The man once promised he would watch TV less, eat less junk food and have more exercise. But he believes it is more important to enjoy himself, although the woman says he’s risking his health watching TV so much.III. Listening InTask 1: DietsIf you’re a young lady in your twenties, you may be either on a diet or wondering which diet to follow. Indeed, people are so concerned with their appearance that the word “diet”has lost its original meaning. It now has the same meaning as “weight loss diet”. There was a time when women bound their waists to have a nice figure. Them came Twiggy, a British supermodel most famous in the 1960s, and since then everyone has wanted to look like a twig. Because of this trend, many diets have become popular. It is not uncommon to meet young girls who look weak enough to be blown away in the wind, yet they are still talking about diets! However, extreme diets can lead to health problems. Many such dieters may end up with very serious disorders. Princess Diana suffered from an excessively strong appetite; Karen Carpenter, a popular singer of the 1970s, died of the less of appetite. You should know that looking good is important but not when it comes at he risk of your health and life. Better eating habits and proper exercise are all you need to be fit and look good.1.A2.C3.B4.B5.CTask 2: Culture Shock(D=Doctor; S=Student)D: Hello, I’m Dr. Black. How’re you feeling?S: I’m not feeling well, doctor.D: What seems to be the problem?S: I don’t know. I just feel tired all the time. I want to sleep all day. I’m not interested in studying or being with people.D: How long had this been going on?S: Almost one month now.D: Are there any other symptoms?S: I’m just tired.D: Do you have many friends?S: I don’t really have many here. I’m an international student.D: I imagine that many things about your life here are different from your home.S: Yeah, my life’s changed a lot. Foods, customs, socializing…even body language and gestures are all different from those in my own country.D: How long have you lived here?S: Almost three months now. It seems much linger; it’s a struggle for me to get used to the new way of life here.D: Hmm. Well, let’s check you over. (a few minutes later) Well, I don’t see anything physically wrong with you. Your heart is strong. Lungs are clear. Your blood pressure is normal.S: Then what do you think is wrong with me, doctor?D:Your problem seems to be culture shock. Sometimes when people move to a new location, especially a new country, they experience culture shock. Sometimes this culture shock can be serious, and people become very depressed. I suggest that you try to spend some time each week with people from your own culture.S: But my teachers tell me to speak English all the time.D: I understand, but right now we need to deal with your symptoms. Follow my advice, and you’ll feel better.S: How long does this last?D: Culture shock lasts for a while and then begins to disappear. The length of time varies from person to person. If you aren’t feeling better in two or three weeks, please call me again.1.The student feels tired all the time, wants to sleep all day, and is not interested in studying or being with people.2.Many things in the student’s life have changed, such as foods, customs, socializing, and even body language and gestures.3.Because the student’s heart, and blood pressure are all normal.4.Sometimes when people move to a new location, especially a new country, they experience culture shock.5.The doctor suggests that the student try to spend some time each week with people from her own culture.Task 3: The FluThere’s nothing gradual about the flu: it hits you like a hammer. One minute you’re feeling fine, and the next you can be shivering, burning up, and then shivering again. In minutes, your legs become weak and your body aches in places that have never hurt before. Influenza can break out so suddenly that people can sometimes say, “It hit me at exactly 9 last night.” But whether the flu strikes at night or on the bus to school, there’s just one thing a victim wants to do: lie down in bed. A healthy person can fight off the flu in three to five days, though a cough and tired feeling can last two more weeks. But often an attack of the flu is followed by another illness. Doctors recommend that old people, or people of nay age with heart or lung problems, get a flu vaccine every year. Because flu viruses change all the time, a new vaccine must be prepared each year to protect against future attacks.The flu is such an infections illness that it can hit you any time and anywhere. One minute you can be feeling fine, and the next you can be shivering, burning up, and then shivering again. Soon your legs become weak and your body begins to ache. Once the flu hits you, you just want to lie down in bed. Usually, it lasts three to five days, buy is often followed by another illness. If you’re old or have heart or lung problems, you’d better get a flu vaccine every year so as to protect against it.Task 4: An AnnouncementReceptionist: Good morning. Dr. Black’s office.Student: Hello, this is Albert Shaw. I’d like to make an appointment with Dr. Black for a checkup. Would 9:30 be all right?Receptionist: Let’s see. He doesn’t have any openings in the morning. But there’s a cancellation in the afternoon at 3o’clock.Student: Hmmm, how about 3:30? I’ll have a class until 3:15.Receptionist: OK, let’s make it 3:30 the day after tomorrow. That’s Thursday.IV. Speaking OutNow Your TurnJames: Hello, Nicky! Are you feeling better today?Nicole: Well, the fever is gone, but I’m still feeling weak. You know, I can’t take it easy any longer. I’m worried about my class and the coming biology exam—it’s an important test.James: Don’t worry. Everything will be OK. Are you still taking the medicine?Nicole: Yeah. I’m following the doctors orders, but I hate taking pills. You can’t be sure about the side effects. James: I know what you mean. Some medicines are not safe.Nicole: You could say that again.Model 2 Is it serious, doctor?Now Your TurnDoctor: Well, John, your blood pressure is a bit high. Is there a history of that in your family?John:Is it serious, doctor? My grandpa died of a Stroke.Doctor:Your condition is not that bad. But you have to take care. More rest, less work.John: Do I have to drop some classes? The trouble is that my class schedule is so tight this semester.Doctor:Take it easy. Take the prescription for three months, then come back for another checkup.Model 3 What’s on your mind?Now Your TurnKatherine: What’s on your mind, Sarah?Sarah: I’m really anxious. I’m afraid of the oral presentation tomorrow.Katherine: There’s really no reason to be worried. You’ve practiced it so often with me that even I know it.Sarah: But I can’t help worrying. I’ll get nervous when I speak in public.Katherine: I know. When I did my first oral presentation, I went through the same thing. You’ll be fine.V. Let’s TalkDoctor: Well, your test results are back, Jim. Your blood tests are fine. Everything seems OK.Jim: Huh. I still don’t have any energy, and I get headaches all the time.Doctor: Mm. I see your weight is 180 pounds. You’ve gained five pounds since your last visit. That’s a little too much for your weight.Jim: That’s funny. I’ve been eating the same as always.Doctor: I think maybe we should talk about it.Jim: Oh, well, I mean…now I eat the things students usually eat at school.Doctor: The usual things?Jim: Yeah, you know. In the morning, I grab a few doughnuts and a coffee on the way to school.Doctor: Uh-huh. And for lunch?Jim: Uh, a couple of hot dogs, fries, and a Coke…maybe an ice cream on the way back.Doctor: And dinner?Jim: Pizza, and a Coke.Doctor: What about exercise?Jim: Exercise? I’m just not into exercise. I just like to watch sports on TV. Anyway I wouldn’t have time for exercise…too much homework, you know.Doctor: You should change your eating habits before you have a serious weight problem. I’ll give you this pamphlet with diet suggestions to follow, and I also want you to do some walking and some one-hour workouts at the gym. Maybe three times a week.Jim: Diet? Exercise? But can’t I just take some pills to give me more energy and get rid of my headaches?Column A Column BThe student’s test results 6 1. Headaches and lack of energyHis problems 1 2. Exercise and dietHis breakfast 4 3. Pizza and a CokeHis lunch 5 4. A few doughnuts and a coffeeHis dinner 3 5. A couple of hot dogs, fries, and CokeSuggestions to follow 2 6. Nothing physically wrongFor ReferenceAA, you see B in low spirits and ask for the reason.Hi, Jack. What’s up? You look unhappy.B, tell A the result of your blood test.Well, I had a blood test last week. The doctor said that my blood was thick and sticky. I’m very worried.A, comfort B, and give your suggestions.Don’t worry. More fruit and vegetables and regular exercises will improve your health.B, say what you think about A’s suggestions.Hope so. Actually, the doctor said the same.BA, go to a stranger and introduce the diet pills.Excuse me, sir. Would you please have a look at our new diet pills? It helps you lose 20 pounds in one month.B, show your surprise and ask whether the pills work for all people.Wow. But does it suit different kinds of people? I mean the old and the young alike?A, answer affirmatively and ask for B’s persona; contact information.Good question. We’ve different prescriptions for different groups of people. Would you please fill in the form with your comtact information, so that we can mail you the detailed introduction to the diet pills?B, write down your information and pass on the sheet to your partner.OK. Here you are!VI. Furthering Listening and SpeakingTask 1: Medical Services on CampusWhile every university in America has its own policies and creates its own rules, most provide some type of medical service or health insurance for students, especially large universities. If students have a cold, or other illnesses, they can see a doctor, and they may also seek medical advice on a range of issues. Free testing for STDs such as HIV is a major part of disease prevention—sharing important information about the epidemic. If students need a major operation or procedure, they must seek outside assistance, but the school may help them make the arrangements. Smaller universities and colleges are not likely to provide in-depth medical assistance; they usually deal with small problems in housing, and assist students to take care of major issues off campus. No medical services are offered in universities and colleges that do not have students living on campus.1. medical service health insurance2. medical advice3. operation outside make the arrangements4. medical assistance housing off campus5. living on campusTask 2: An Expensive TreatmentSteven had a temperature of 100. His head was stuffed; his bones ached and his throat was sore. He knew he had the flu. All his roommates had been sick with it. He had used up all the special creams and herbs that his mother had carefully packed and put in his suitcase, saying, “Just in case you get sick.” After three days of lying in bed, feeling miserable, Steven decided to go to the doctor. He described all his symptoms and was sure the doctor would give him a shot that would make him feel much better. Instead, the doctor told him to get plenty of rest and to drink lots of liquids. She gave him a prescription to fill and said in two or three days he would be feeling better. Ashe left, the receptionist told him his visit would cost $50. Steven paid the money in cash and left the doctor’s office feeling very angry1. F2.T3.F4.F5.TTask 3: Doctor’s AdviceOnce an old gentleman went to see a doctor. The doctor examined him and said, “Medicine won’t help you.” You must have a complete rest. Go to a quiet country place for a month, go to bed early, drink milk, walk a lot, and smoke just one cigar a day.”“Thank you very much,” said the old gentleman, “I shall do everything you say.”A month later, the gentleman came to the doctor again, “How do you do!” said the doctor, “I am very glad to see you. You look much younger.”“Oh, doctor,” said the gentleman, “I feel quite well now. I had a good rest. I went to bed early. I drank a lot of milk.I walked a lot. Your advice certainly helped me. But you told me to smoke one cigar a day, and that one cigar almost killed me at first. It’s no joke to start smoking at j\my age.”1.D2.B3.A4.B5.D。
新视野商务英语视听说下册1-8单元video原文unit 6
Video 1D: It's good that we've settled on the questions of price, quality, quantity and packing.Shall we discuss the terms of payment now?L: Good idea. Let's get down to business.Since this is our order in this field, we would like a lump sum payment.It saves time for both of us.D: Lump sum advance payment?You mean we make all the payment before the goods are delivered?I don't think that's international practice.Besides, it's a bit demanding for such a large trial order.L: That's our usual way when starting a now business relationship. What terms do you suggest?D: I wonder if you can accept payment by installments.You know, our goods will also be delivered in partial shipment. L: What do you mean exactly?D: I think the payment can be divided into two installments.70% of the total can be paid at first delivery and the other 30% after final acceptance.L: Well, I see your point.But normally we conduct our international sales with an L/C. Butyou rejected that possibility.Actually, an L/C provides us with guaranteed payment from the bank.How about cash on delivery?D: That sounds reasonable.But as our order is quite substantial this time, cash on delivery will put us in a very difficult position with backward cash flow. Maybe we can make an advance payment to show you our sincerity.L: How much do you have in mind?D: What about 25% of the total? In that case, we'd pay 25% in advance and pay 75% on final acceptance.L: Ok. You drive a hard bargain!I'll accept your last proposal, but my company requires the final 75% payment to be paid within one month of the final delivery. Do you think that bill be ok for you?D: That's all right with us. And you can rest assured it will all go through ok.You know, we have an excellent reputation all over the world and we're the fourth largest European company in this line of business. L: Great. On our side, we'll ensure prompt shipment so as to be sure your products get to the market in your area quickly.D: I appreciate your cooperation. I can envisage a sustainable and long-term relationship ahead.We can promise there will be no problem with the payment.But I hope you can offer us more favorable conditions for later transactions.L: Of course. If these translations prove successful and satisfactory, we can discuss many things later on. Right?D: Yes. Then let's call it deal.L: Yes, and now let's go and celebrate.Video 2Ada: Good morning. Is Alex here?Alex: Yes, here. Oh, look at you. How did you get that letter into such a mess?Ada: I'm really sorry to bother you but I accidentally spilt some water on it when I was cleaning my desk.Can you do me a favour? Did you save this document?Alex: I think I saved the information on my computer.Ok, what do you need?Ada: This is very kind of you.First, could you please read the first part of the letter so that I can make out some of the missing information?Alex: Ok. "we have been requested by the Sun Bank, Sunlight City, Australia to advise that they have opened with us their irrevocable documentary credit number SB-87654 for account of DEF Imports, 7 Sunshine Street, Sunlight City, Australia in your favour for the amount of not exceeding fifty thousand U.S.Dollars (US$50000) available by your draft(s) drawn on us at sight for full invoice value." got it?Ada: Yes, most of it. But would you repeat the credit number and the amount again?Alex: The credit number is S-B, dash, 8-7-6-5-4.And not exceeding fifty thousand U.S. Dollars (US$50000) available by your drafts.Ada: Oh, $50000?Alex: Yes. Now this is of vital importance. You know, we've done business with that Australian company many times.But this time the order is NO.DEF-101 dated January 10, 2006 for 100 sets "ABC" brand pneumatic tools, 1/2" drive complete with hose and quick couplings.So, you should write that below, under "Purchase Order No."here and "Covering" here.Ada: Right, NO.DEF dash 101...and pneumatic tools.,1/2 drive complete with hose and quick couplings.Ada: Good, you've got is! Can you make out the documents they listed to check if they comply with our requirements?Your manager is fussy about this.Ada: Lucky that some of the information here is still clear.For No.2, how many copies of the packing lists should there be?Alex: Five. Our customers normally want five copies of the commercial invoice and packing list from us.Ada: I see. And here No.3.Full set of 3/3 clean on board ocean bill of lading, and how many non-negotiable copies?Alex: Two.Ada: And freight prepaid, or freight to collect?Alex: Freight prepaid.Ada: Ok. I guess everything is clear for this part now. Let's trace the following items.About shipment, we won't deliver the goods in several consecutive batches, right?Ale x: No, partial shipment is prohibited but transshipment is allowed.Ada: Oh, yes. Here are some special conditions on us.Ada: First, all documents should indicate the import license NO.IP/79370 dated January 18,2006 and all charge outsideAustralia will be on our side.Ada: IP forward dash 79370.And charges outside Australia are on the beneficiary's account. Good.And I can read here that all the documents should be presented within 15 days after shipment.Alex: Yes, 15days is a very important message.Besides, the drafts will be marked with "drawn under documentary credit No.SB-87654 at the Sun Bank, Sunlight City, Australia dated January 26, 2006".Ada: Fine, I'll type this after I get back to my office. The rest of the letter is fairly clear.Thank you so much for your patience and help.It wasn't a good start to the day and without your help it would not have gotten better.Thank you!Alex: You're welcome.Ada: Thanks again. Bye.。
新视野商务英语视听说(下)：第四版教学课件U6
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Follow-up Practice 1. Listen to the dialogue about the opening of an L/C between Linda Jones, the accountant with Italian BAK Export and Import Co., and Brian Martin, a bank clerk. Then choose the correct answer to each question. b c
新视野商务英语视听说下册1-8单元video原文unit_4（参考文本）
新视野商务英语视听说下册1-8单元video原⽂unit_4（参考⽂本）Video 1Welsh: Hello, Mr. Wang. We received the samples you kindly sent to our headquarters. Thank you very much.We’re impressed by both the quality and the variety of yourproducts.Wang: Thanks, and welcome to our factory.I hope you enjoyed the tour around some of our workshops. Welsh: Yes, we actually picked up several products from your catalogue after the tour.We maybe able to give you a trial order.Now I’d like to know if we place a firm order with you,when can you deliver the goods?Wang: It depends on how many items you choose and what quantity.Normally for one container order, we can deliver the goodswithin 6days.Welsh: That’s good. OK, let’s work through this list now. Wang: Mm, I see, Mr. Welsh. You’ve only selected 4 items so we can guarantee delivery.This is the unit price of each product.Welsh: Fine. But it seems to us that your price is much higher than other suppliers in china.We are currently doing business with some factories inShenzhen.Welsh: We know some factories give lower prices but their quality is poor.You see, the surface of our products is very smooth.And after the tour, you must have an idea how well ourmanufacturing environment meets international sanitarystandards.Considering the quality, our price is very reasonable. Welsh: We don’t deny that.But if you can give us a little discount, we can start up along-term relationship.Wang: You’re really tempting me. OK, what’s your quantity then?Generally, we’re not allowed to give discount at this price.But if your order is large enough, I can offer you a specialdiscount.Welsh: For the large plastic chair and the trolley, we can take 1000 pieces of each and much more later on after this trial order. Wang: 1000 pieces…Well, since it’s our initial transaction, I’ll give you a 10% discount on these two items.Welsh: 10%? Another company gives us a 15% discount for that size of order.You know, an incentive discount encourages the buyers andhelps expand your business.Wang: Of course, I know, but that is too high a rate.F rankly speaking, the maximum discount we can grant is10%.Welsh: Then about the food box and cup container? Also 10%?We would like to order 800 food boxes and 50cup containersto start.Wang: I’m afraid we can’t do that.You know, the price of the raw material has been risingsteadily. There’s no profit margin left at that price. Welsh: Come on, of course there is. By the way, we don’t need the scale on the cup container.How about reducing the price of the container to us$2 fromyour original us$3?Wang: Well, it’s really hard…Welsh: Well, we could meet each other half-way that would conclude the deal.Wang: You certainly have a way of talking me into it.Al right, let’s each make some concession. You increase thefood box order to 1000 pieces. OK?Welsh: Fine, no problem.Wang: You really drive a hard bargain! But we look forward to a long partnership.Video 2F: Hello, Mr. Leser. I’m very glad to meet you.L: Likewise. This is interesting. Do you think the color is right for the European market?And…what is the price for this wooden angel?F: No problem, you definitely have good taste.We have many European customers who are buying this Christmas range.The price is US$8, FOB Shanghai.L: US$8? Your price is much higher than the other offers we’ve received even just in this exhibition hall.F: Well, it may appear a little higher, but the quality of our products is much better than that of other suppliers’.You must take that into consideration.L: I agree with you. That’s why I’ve come to your booth.This time I intend to large order but business is almost impossible unless you can give me a discount.F: We can talk about that later. What’s your line of business?L: We mainly sell gifts and decorations for Christmas, Easter and other traditional holidays.Christmas is our largest concern. Our annual sales can reach us$10 million.F: Good, we've been a large producer of these items for years.You see, not only is our quality much better than others’. But our product range is more diverse.You can always find the best of anything you want.L: So, if you can give me the best price for this first order, we can start a long-term relationship.For example, what is the price for these Santa clauses?F: For the metal ones: US$20.the wooden ones: US$15.There are 8different styles and 3size for each type.L: If I choose several items of this kind, what’s the minimum order? F: 100 pieces for each item number and a minimum of 10 items. L: How about the discount? I can place an order for two containers to start.F: If so, we can grant you a very special discount of 8%.L: 8% I can hardly accept that as a special term according to the offers I’ve had today.I’d say 15% would be more like it. Some other companies have already promised us that.F: That really leaves us with nothing. Our maximum is 10%.You know, the price of these products tends to go up as wintercomes and there’s heavy demand for them.L: OK. I’ll make that concession for the sake of the beautiful color of your products.By the way, have you thought of choosing a commissioned sales representative or agent overseas you promote your sales? F: Yes, so far, we have several agents abroad but none in Germany. L: We’re willing to be your agent in Germany for Christmas gifts and decorations.What’s your usual commission rate?F: Usually, we gibe a commission of 4% to our agents.L: 4% is too low. You see. We’d have a lot of work to do in promoting sales, such as advertising on radio or TV, printing brochures and so on. It all costs.F: Don’t worry, we’ll allow you a higher commission rate if you sales are substantial.F: For example, if you sell US$2 million worth of gifts annually, we can allow 3% commission.But, if the annual turnover exceeds US$5 million, we can offer a 5% commission.What do you think of that?L: It sounds OK. We’d like to sign an agency agreement with you simultaneously when we sign the contract for this trial order. F: No problem. After you‘ve chosen the products, we’ll work them both out for you to sign.We can do it within 3days.Will that be suitable?L: Fine, one more question, when can you deliver the goods?F: 60days after the sales confirmation is signed.。
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Video 1D: It's good that we've settled on the questions of price, quality, quantity and packing.Shall we discuss the terms of payment now?L: Good idea. Let's get down to business.Since this is our order in this field, we would like a lump sum payment.It saves time for both of us.D: Lump sum advance payment?You mean we make all the payment before the goods are delivered? I don't think that's international practice. Besides, it's a bit demanding for such a large trial order.L: That's our usual way when starting a now business relationship.What terms do you suggest?D: I wonder if you can accept payment by installments. You know, our goods will also be delivered in partial shipment.L: What do you mean exactly?D: I think the payment can be divided into two installments. 70% of the total can be paid at first delivery and theother 30% after final acceptance.L: Well, I see your point.But normally we conduct our international sales with an L/C. But you rejected that possibility.Actually, an L/C provides us with guaranteed payment from the bank.How about cash on delivery?D: That sounds reasonable.But as our order is quite substantial this time, cash on delivery will put us in a very difficult position with backward cash flow.Maybe we can make an advance payment to show you our sincerity.L: How much do you have in mind?D: What about 25% of the total? In that case, we'd pay 25% in advance and pay 75% on final acceptance.L: Ok. You drive a hard bargain!I'll accept your last proposal, but my company requires the final 75% payment to be paid within one month of the final delivery.Do you think that bill be ok for you?D: That's all right with us. And you can rest assured itwill all go through ok.You know, we have an excellent reputation all over the world and we're the fourth largest European company in this line of business.L: Great. On our side, we'll ensure prompt shipment so as to be sure your products get to the market in your area quickly.D: I appreciate your cooperation. I can envisage a sustainable and long-term relationship ahead.We can promise there will be no problem with the payment. But I hope you can offer us more favorable conditions for later transactions.L: Of course. If these translations prove successful and satisfactory, we can discuss many things later on. Right? D: Yes. Then let's call it deal.L: Yes, and now let's go and celebrate.Video 2Ada: Good morning. Is Alex here?Alex: Yes, here. Oh, look at you. How did you get that letter into such a mess?Ada: I'm really sorry to bother you but I accidentally spiltsome water on it when I was cleaning my desk.Can you do me a favour? Did you save this document? Alex: I think I saved the information on my computer.Ok, what do you need?Ada: This is very kind of you.First, could you please read the first part of the letter so that I can make out some of the missing information?Alex: Ok. "we have been requested by the Sun Bank, Sunlight City, Australia to advise that they have opened with us their irrevocable documentary credit number SB-87654 for account of DEF Imports, 7 Sunshine Street, Sunlight City, Australia in your favour for the amount of not exceeding fifty thousand U.S. Dollars (US$50000) available by your draft(s) drawn on us at sight for full invoice value." got it?Ada: Yes, most of it. But would you repeat the credit number and the amount again?Alex: The credit number is S-B, dash, 8-7-6-5-4.And not exceeding fifty thousand U.S. Dollars (US$50000) available by your drafts.Ada: Oh, $50000?Alex: Yes. Now this is of vital importance. You know, we've done business with that Australian company many times.But this time the order is NO.DEF-101 dated January 10, 2006 for 100 sets "ABC" brand pneumatic tools, 1/2"drive complete with hose and quick couplings.So, you should write that below, under "Purchase Order No." here and "Covering" here.Ada: Right, NO.DEF dash 101...and pneumatic tools.,1/2 drive complete with hose and quick couplings. Ada: Good, you've got is! Can you make out the documents they listed to check if they comply with our requirements?Your manager is fussy about this.Ada: Lucky that some of the information here is still clear.For No.2, how many copies of the packing lists should there be?Alex: Five. Our customers normally want five copies of the commercial invoice and packing list from us.Ada: I see. And here No.3.Full set of 3/3 clean on board ocean bill of lading, and how many non-negotiable copies?Alex: Two.Ada: And freight prepaid, or freight to collect?Alex: Freight prepaid.Ada: Ok. I guess everything is clear for this part now.Let's trace the following items.About shipment, we won't deliver the goods in several consecutive batches, right?Ale x: No, partial shipment is prohibited but transshipment is allowed.Ada: Oh, yes. Here are some special conditions on us. Ada: First, all documents should indicate the import license NO.IP/79370 dated January 18,2006 and all charge outside Australia will be on our side. Ada: IP forward dash 79370.And charges outside Australia are on the beneficiary's account. Good.And I can read here that all the documents should be presented within 15 days after shipment.Alex: Yes, 15days is a very important message.Besides, the drafts will be marked with "drawn under documentary credit No.SB-87654 at the Sun Bank, Sunlight City, Australia dated January 26, 2006". Ada: Fine, I'll type this after I get back to my office.The rest of the letter is fairly clear.Thank you so much for your patience and help.It wasn't a good start to the day and without your help it would not have gotten better.Thank you!Alex: You're welcome.Ada: Thanks again. Bye.。