商务英语视听说答案解析
商务英语视听说原文与答案解析
Scripts Unit 1Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 FAQs in job interviewComments on the three questions:Point for Q 1: Tell me something about yourself.Sample answers:Q1.I am graduating in June,2015 from Guangdong University of Finance and my major is financial secretary. I am an outgoing, energetic person.I enjoy teamwork very much. As part of my degree program, I needed to communicate with different peopel. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and a very positive attitude. My career aspiration is to become a successful secretary. During my internship at one company, I worked as a secretary. My duties included offering friendly and efficientschedule to my boss, answering phone calls, taking and passing on messages to my boss.Q2.I received honors in several Financial management and computer contests.I am good at communicating, organizing and coordinating. I like to get along well with people from different backgrounds.If something blocks my path, I will look for a solution. I never give up easily.Sometimes I receive comments that I need to improve in the area offiling. I am now trying to improve by learning from others.Q3.Interest and career development are two of my criteria in choosing a job. Interest is the best motivation. I love to be a secretary, so I will definitely devote myself to it. Moreover, high job satisfaction can be attained when the job is what I am interested in.Career development is very important for me when choosing a job. From what I know, Shangri-La provides equal career advancement for all staff. The job rotation plan and individually tailored training program are really exciting and helpful for young people like me.Task 2 Inappropriate questions in job interviewScript:M: Come in, please.W: Good morning, sir. I’m Karen Yang.M: Good morning, Miss Yang. I’m Kevin Carter, the Administration Manager. Take a seat, please.W: Oh, is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.M: Thank you. Ah… Miss Yang, I’ve gone through your resume. I’d like to ask you some quest ions now, if you don’t mind.W: Of course not. please go ahead.M: Well, can you tell me why you would like to work as a medical representative with us?W: I really like this kind of work, and having been a doctor for three years, I want to apply for this position for a change.M: Don’t you think it’s a pity for you to leave your present job?W: To some extent, it is. I have learned a lot in the hospital. But I would like to try a different kind of life. By the way, could you tell me how much the new job pays?M: Sure. There is a five-month probationary试用的period and you can only get RMB2,000 for each month. After that, we’ll determine your salary according to your performance.W: Oh, I see. Then, what about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?M: Every employee in our company enjoys life insurance人寿保险and unemployment insurance. In addition, they enjoy two-week paid holidays.W: That sounds fine. How much time will it take for me to be promoted here?M: I’m not sure. It depends on your ability and performance. Maybe we’ll send you to one of our branches, if you like.W: No problem. I hate staying at one place all the time. But in which cities do you have your branches? And, where is your company based (把总部设在…)?M: Our company is based in New York, with branches in many cities,such as Philadelphia, Beijing and London.…Key:Is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.Avoid asking interviewer personal questions or making personal comments.Could you tell me how much the new job pays?The interviewer might infer from these questions that you are only interested in your own needs and not those of their company. Wait until the employer raises these subjects to discuss them.What about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?How much time will it take for me to be promoted here?But in which cities do you have your branches? And where is your company based?It is also unwise to ask about things you should have already known. You are only telling the interviewer that you haven't done your homework.Part III Language FocusKey:o Name: Cai Ningo Personality: serious-minded认真的; calm; humorous; easy-goingo Strengths: the ability to work with all types of peopleo Weakness: perfectionist; impatiento Work experience: six year s’ financial industry experience with several companies; two years’ e xperience in an investment banko Qualification: graduated from Peking University in 2001 majoring in accounting; fluent English; bookkeeping记账and accounting proficiency in English.o Reasons for leaving last job: want to find a job that is challenging. o Questions about the job: Would I be able to work abroad in one of your overseas branches?Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Applying for the position of financial consultantScript:Chen: Good morning, Ms Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Good morning, sit down, please.Chen: Thank you!Ms. Mandel: You are Chen Bo, aren’t you? I’m Cathy Mandel, Director of the HR Department.Chen: Yes, I’m Chen Bo. Nice to meet you, Ms. Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Nice t o meet you, too. I’ve gone through your resume and would like to know more about you.Chen: Thank you for your interest in me.Ms. Mandel: To start with, would you like to tell me a bit about yourself?Chen: Sure. I’m a senior student at GDUF. I expect to graduate this summer. My major is international finance.Ms. Mandel: So why did you choose our company?Chen: As far as I know, your company is one of several leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO. I think working here would give me the best chance to use what I’ve learned at university.Ms. Mandel: As a major in international finance, what do you think you can do in consultancy?Chen: Well, I know how to tackle problems. For example, I know I must first analyze the problem and work out the major cause. Then I will be able to search for ways to solve it from available data.Ms. Mandel: Sometimes data is not enough. Have you got any relevant experience in this field?Chen: Last year, during the probationary period, I was involved in the restoration of a factory in Nanjing, I really learned a lot from the experience, especially how to access评估people’s strengths and abilities.Ms. Mandel: Can you cope with hard work under pressure and in a tough environment?C hen: No problem, I don’t care about pressure or the environment as long as I enjoy the work.Ms. Mandel: Good. Now, do you have any questions to ask?Chen: Yes, I’ve got one. Are there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred to the head office in New York or other branch offices around the world?Ms. Mandel: Um, probably. I think you are likely to be sent to work in an overseas branch to get experience later on once you’ve proved your worth.Chen: Oh, great. If I’m accepted, I will do my b est for the company. Ms. Mandel: I wish you luck! We’ll notify you of our final decision by Friday.Chen: Thank you! Ms. Mandel. Good-bye.Ms. Mandel: Goodbye.Key:Reasons for joining the companyIt is one of the leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO.Working in this company would give him the best chance to use what he has learned at university.Relevant work experienceHe was involved in a factory restoration in Nanjing.QuestionsAre there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred tothe head office in New York or other branch offices around the world? Result of the interviewChen Bo will be notified of the final decision by Friday.Video 2 Applying for the position of Sales ManagerScript:Wang: May I come in?Mr. White: Yes, please do.Wang: Good mo rning, sir. My name is Merry Wang. I’ve come for an interview, as requested.Mr. White: Nice to meet you, Miss Wang. I am Harry White, Director of the HR Department. I was expecting you. Please, take a seat.Wang: Thank you.Mr. White: Well, Miss Wang, you are applying for the position of Sales Manager, right? How did you know about our company?Wang: I got to know your company from your TV commercials. They are elaborately designed and produced, and leave me deep impression. And in the summers of 1997 and 1998 I worked as a salesgirl for your company in Guangzhou.Mr. White: Really? That’s good. Then you must know something about our company?Wang: Yes, a little. Your company is very famous. Your cosmetics and skincare products are very popular with women all over the world.Mr. White: Huh, that’s right. Miss Wang, can you tell me which university you attended?Wang: Sun Yat-sen.Mr. White: And what degree have you got?Wang: I have a bache lor’s degree in business administration.Mr. White: How is your English? You know, some staff members in our company are Americans, so conversational English is very important. Wang: I passed TEM 8 at college, and I am good at oral English. I think I can communicate with Americans quite well.Mr. White: Good. I know you are now with United Butter. What is your chief responsibility there?Wang: I’ve worked there for five years, since I graduated from college. Two years ago, I was appointed Brand Manager—responsible for the Panda line of biscuits.Mr. White: Why do you want to change your job?Wang: I want to change my work environment, seek new challenges and broaden my experience. That’s why I want to move into sales.Mr. White: What do you think is the most important qualification for a salesperson?Wang: I think it’s self-confidence and quality products.Mr. White: I agree with you. What salary would you expect to get here? Wang: Well, I would leave it to you to decide after you consider myabilities. My current annual income in United Butter is 150 thousand. But, er, … coul d you tell me a little more about what the job entails? Mr. White: You would be in charge of all the sales activities, for all hair products in northeast China. This would involve market analysis, client service and development, sales promotion, and regular customer satisfaction surveys. You’d report directly to the Regional Sales Director. Do you have any other questions?Wang: Yes, only one. When can I get your decision?Mr. White: I nee d to discuss with other board members. We’ll notify you of our decisi on as soon as possible. But … to be honest, you seem to be a good candidate with the right kind of experience and personality. You’re high on my list.Wang: That’s good! Thank you, Mr. Wh ite. I look forward to hearing from you. Goodbye.Mr. White: Goodbye.Key:o 1. F T F F To 2. 1) Sales Manager2) Five3) Brand Manager4) biscuits5) Business Administration6) oral EnglishScripts Unit 2Script:Sherry: Daniel, it’s you! I haven’t seen you for years. How are you doing?Daniel: Very well, thank you. And you, Shelly?Sherry: Not too bad. I heard you’ve got a new job. So, what do you do now?Daniel: I am an engineer in a large international car corporation now. Sherry: Oh, that’s nice! Which department are you in?Daniel: I’m in the Research and Development Department.Sherry: That sounds great!Daniel: Yes, it’s really a very exciting and rewarding job. At the moment, we are designing a new type of car.Sherry: Oh, really? You’ve always been clever, Dan iel. I knew you’d do something very challenging and creative. Do you need to work overtime?Daniel: Not really, I just work regular hours most of the time. But on Friday nights, I sometimes stay in the office after work to deal with unfinished tasks.Sherry: Well, Daniel, you must come and see me sometime and tell meall about it over a cup of tea.Daniel: I certainly will. What about you, Sherry? How is your job? Sherry: I am still the ac countant of that cosmetics company…Task 2 Describing jobsScript:v Jack: Hi, I’m Jack. I’m the manager of the Research & Development Department. I’ve been in this position for three years. I have to manage all aspects of the product development process, including resource allocation , budget requirements and personnel management. I have to work with marketing teams to analyze the needs of the developing markets and direct our work accordingly. I’m responsible for creating and managing the R&D teams and for the overall planning, execution , and success of the projects.v Janet: I’m Janet, Sales Manager of R&T Company. Since I was promoted to the position of manager four years ago, I’ve been engaged in various responsibilities. My responsibilities include: developing sales strategies; achieving sales targets; recruiting and training sales staff; supervising and motivating team performance; expanding the customer base and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.v Stanley: Hi, I’m Stanley. As the ma nager of the Production Department, I’m responsible for selecting, developing and managing a highly competent and motivated staff of employees; ensuring thatproduction is cost-effective and the products are produced on time and of good quality. Moreover, I have to work out the human and material resources needed. I’m als o responsible for identifying the training needs of our staff and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement in all aspects of manufacturing.Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Introducing titles and responsibilitiesScript:President: Good afternoon, everyone! This is Robin Copperfield, the new vice president of our company. He will be in charge of the accounting work. Let’s give him a warm welcome!Robin: Thank you!President: Mr. Copperfield is an expert in the field of accounting. So, it is a ple asure for us to have him here. Now, Mr. Copperfield, I’d like to introduce the vice presidents and managers to you.Robin: It’s OK, thank you!President: This is May Bates, Vice President in charge of the Administration Department and the Neighborhood Service Department. Robin: Nice to meet you, Ms. Bates.Ms. Bates: Nice to meet you, Mr. Copperfield.President: And this is Dennis Hayes. Vice President in charge of the Marketing Department and the Sales Department.Dennis Hayes: How do you do, Mr. Copperfield? Glad to meet you. Robin: Glad to meet you, Mr. Hayes.President: And this is…oh, where is Andrew Jefferson?Robin: Mr. Jefferson? I’ve met him before. I heard he is one of the secr ets of this company’s success. Everyone was raving about what a great job he’s done in …President: Uh… speak of the devil… Mr. Jefferson has just arrived. Mr. Jefferson: Hi, Mr. Copperfield, good to see you again.Robin: Good to see you, Mr. Jefferson.Mr. Jefferson: Sorry, I’m late. I was talking to a client.Robin: Oh, t hat’s OK. How many departments are you in charge of, Mr. Jefferson?Mr. Jefferson: Four: Research & Development, Engineering, Contract Budgets, and Project Preparation.Robin: No wonder y ou’re so busy.President: Mr. Copperfield, there are three managers who report directly to you, and they are all ladies. So, ladies, can you introduce yourselves?Ada Black: I’m Ada Black, responsible for management accounts. Caroline Clinton: I’m Caroline Clinton, responsible for financial accounts.Lucy White: I’m Lucy White, responsible for data processing.Robin: Oh, good. Nice to meet you all, ladies.Key:1. Caroline Clinton: financial accountsLucy White: data processingAda Balck: management accounts2. Administration; Marketing; Engineering; Project Preparation; Accounting3.1)administration:rear service of the company,coordinating the staff to exercise2)neighborhood service:working out plans for preserving&improving the physicl,social&economic health of neighbor.3)marketing:establishing marketing strategies to4)research&development:providing advice on available research5)engineering:manage&controlling project quality,schedule &costs6)contract budgets:lead the preparation,development &management of the operationalVideo 2 Do you like your job?Script:Robin: What’s your job now, Jerome? Do you still work for that wholly funded American company?Jerome: No, I left it three years ago. I have my own business now. Frank: Gee, that’s great! How do you feel as a self-employedentrepreneur ?Jerome: I feel good. I can make a lot more money than before and I have a lot of independence in doing things. But, sometimes I ge[t] tired. As you know, it’s not very easy to run a business on your own. What about you, Frank? What are you doing now?Frank: I’ve worked for several companies. After graduation, I wen[t] to a priva[te] company. Then a year later, I changed to a Sino-Japanese [‘sainəu,dʒæpə’ni:z] joint-venture enterprise and worked as a sales assistant. Two years later, I moved on to a computer company and worked in export sales. And now, I’m an advertising executive. Colin: Oh, you are a real job-hopper. Why have you changed jobs so often?Frank: I’m always interested in new challenges. I know changing jobs frequently can be a waste of a company’s human resources, but I’m gaining a lot of experience! How is your job, Colin?Colin: I’ve been working for the PMC Textile Plant since I graduated. Two years ago, I was promoted to Line Supervisor.Frank: Do you like your job?Colin: The salary and benefits are Ok, but I don’t like the work environment. You know, the workshops are very noisy sometimes. Also, I don’t often get an opportunity to go anywhere. I hate staying in the same place all the time. You often travel on business, right, Robin?Robin: Yes. As a buyer, I mus[t] travel to purchase stock. I’ve been to a lot of places.Colin: Maybe I should think about becoming a buyer…Robin: Mm…, everything has two sides. I get fed up with traveling. Nowadays, I wan[t] to spend more time with my family.Janet: Hi, guys, may I join you?Everybody: Sure. Have a seat.Janet: You enjoy getting together, don’t you?What are you talking about?Robin: Jobs. What kind of job do you have, Janet?Janet: I’m the Public Relati ons Manager in a holding company. Colin: Do you enjoy it?Janet: Yes. What I like about it is that I can meet a lot of new and interesting people.Robin: How about your working hours?Janet: That’s the trouble. I usually have to work overtime because I oft en have dinner parties in the evening. I don’t get enough time with my family and baby.Key:1. self-employed entrepreneur, buyer, Line Supervisor, Advertising Executive, Public Relations Manager2. Names like dislikemaking a lot more money; having lots of independence in doing things feeling tired sometimesRobinhaving been to a lot of placestoo much traveling; having very little time tospend with his familyColingood salary and benefitsnoisy work environment; seldom having theopportunity to go outFranknew challenges; a lot of experienceJanetmeeting a lot of new & interesting peopleoften having dinner parties in the evening; having little time with her family and babyScripts Unit 3Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 Making a callOffice Assistant: Good morning. Luck Promotions. May I help you? Mike: Hello, this is Mike Twist from Smooth Communication. Could I speak to Steve Turner, please?Office Assistant: Just a moment, please.Steve: Hi, Mike. It’s nice to hear from you. How’s the English weather?Mike: It’s pretty good for this time of year. What’s it like in New York? Steve: Not good, I’m afraid.Mike: That’s a pity! I’m planning to come by next week.Steve: Really? Well, you’ll come by and see us while you’re here, I hope.Mike: That’s what I’m phoning about. I’ve got a meeting w ith a customer in Boston on Thursday next week. I was hoping we could arrange to meet up either before or after that.Steve: Great. That would give me a chance to show you that convention center.Mike: That’s what I was thinking.Steve: You said you have t o be in Boston on Thursday? That’s the 7th? Mike: That’s right. I could stop over in New York on the way—that would be Wednesday. Would that be possible?Steve: Ah, I’m afraid I won’t be in the office on Wednesday.Mike: Er, well, the other possibility would be to arrange it after I leave Boston.Steve: When do you plan to leave Boston?Mike: Either Thursday afternoon or Friday morning, but I would like to catch a flight back to London on Friday evening.Steve: Ok. Well, it would be best for us if you could fly in on Friday morning. I will pick you up at the airport, and then I could show you the convention center. If there’s time, you could come back to the office and we’ll run through any of the details that still haven’t been finalized.Mike: That sounds good. Just as long as I can get back to the airport for my evening flight.Steve: No problem. Look, why don’t you fax me your information once you’ve confirmed your flight? Then we’ll get back to you with an itinerary for the day—that’s Friday the 8th, rig ht?Mike: That’s right. Good. Well, I’ll do that and I look forward to seeing you next week.Key:F F T T F T F FTask 2 Leaving a messageScript:Operator: Hello, ABC Co. Ltd. How can I help you?Paul: This is Paul Jackson of Grand Company. Can I have extension 3421?Operator: Certainly, hold on a minute and I’ll put you through. Roy: Louise Paulson’s office. This is Roy speaking.Paul: This is Paul Jackson calling. Is Louise in?Roy: I’m sorry. She’s out at the moment.Paul: When will she be back?Roy: I’m afraid she won’t be back soon. Can I take a message? Paul: Yes, could you ask her to call me at 979-326-8965. I need to talk to her about the order we placed last Friday. I’m afraid we have to make some changes to the order. Tell her it’s urgent.Roy: Could you repeat the number please?Paul: Yes, it’s 979-326-8965 and this is Paul Jackson.Roy: Could you spell it?Paul: P-A-U-L, Paul, J-A-C-K-S-O-N, Jackson. Paul Jackson.Roy: Thank you, Mr. Jackson. I’ll make sure Louise gets this as soon as possible.Paul: Thanks, bye.Roy: Bye.Key:Message NoteTo: Louise PaulsonFrom: Paul JacksonPhone: 979-326-8965Message: Ring back to him about the order they placed last Friday. T hey have to make some changes to the order. It’s urgent.Taken by: RoyPart IV Viewing & SpeakingVideo 1 Leaving a messageScript:Receptionist: Hello, International Sales.Mr. Schulz: Hello, this is Mr. Schulz here, calling from England. Receptionist: Yes, Mr. Schulz, who do you want to speak to ?Mr. Schulz: I’d like to speak to Mr. Matthews.Receptionist: Fine. Hold the line, please. I’m connecting you now. (connected)Miss Perez: Hello. Mr. Matthew’s office. Who’s calling please?Mr. Schulz: This is Mr. Schulz calling from England. Can I have a word with Mr. Matthews?Miss Pere z: I’m afraid Mr. Matthews isn’t available. He’s gone to Hong Kong on business for a few days.Mr. Schulz: When do you expect him back?Miss Perez: He’ll be back on Friday afterno on. Is it urgent?Mr. Schulz: Yes.Miss Perez: Can I take a message for him?Mr. Schulz: Yes, please. Will you tell him that we’ve just received your sample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it? Miss Perez: Sure. It’s very kind of y ou to say so. Can we expect an order from you?Mr. Schulz: That’s why I’m mak ing the call. Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Miss Perez: OK, Mr. Schulz. Anything else?Mr. Schulz: One more thing. Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company that early this Saturday because of the rail strike. It’ll probably be afternoon before I arrive.Miss Perez: No problem, I’ll give him the message.Mr. Schulz: Thanks.Miss Perez: You’re welcome. Goodbye.Key:1. F F T T F2.Message 1) Will you tell him that we’ve just received your sample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it?Message 2) Please tell Mr. Matthe ws we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Message 3) Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company early on Saturday because of the rail strike. I probably won’t arrive until that afternoon.Video 2 You are hard to get hold of!Script:First attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon, this is DNN. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: Good afternoon. I’d like to speak to Mr. Miller, please. Receptionist: Mr. Miller? Hold on, please. I’ll connect you. (connected)Leo Miller: Mr. Miller speaki ng. Who’s calling please?Ms. Mandel: This is Ms. Mandel from BCM. Is this Henry Miller?Leo Miller: What? Henry Miller? No, this is Leo Miller, in the Sales Department. Henry Mil ler is in the Customer Relations Office. I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong e xtension.Ms. Mandel: Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?Leo Miller: Sorry, I haven’t got a directory on hand now. Would you mind calling the switchboard again? I’m sorry not to be of more help. Ms. Mandel: Oh, Ok. It doesn’t matter. I’ll call to the receptionist. Thank you, anyway.Second attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: Good afternoon. This is Ms. Mandel again. I’m afraid you gave me the wrong extension just now. I want to speak to Henry Miller, not Leo Miller.Receptionist: Oh, there are two Mr. Miller in our company. I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.Ms. Mandel: OK. I’m holding.(Phone rings. Nobody answers the phone. Ms. Mandel hangs up the phone.)Third attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller. No one is answering his line. I really need to talk to Mr. Miller as soon as possible. We placed an order with you last week, but we have so far heard nothing about it. It’s a rush order, and we need it urgently. Can you help?Receptio nist: Of course. I’ll go and find him and ask him to ring you immediately. There may be a problem with his line.Ms. Mandel: OK, thank you so much.Fourth attempt(Mr. Miller is in his office. The phone line is connected.)Ms. Mandel: Hello, Mr. Miller, this is Ms. Mandel. Thank you for ringing back. You are hard to get hold of!He nry Miller: Oh, I’m terribly sorry for the trouble. I was in a meeting and I left my cellphone in my office.Ms. Mandel: Oh, OK. Mr. Miller, I’m calling you about…Key:1.First attempt1) A 2)CSecond attempt3) CThird attempt4) C5) BFourth attempt6) C2.1) When Ms. Mandel asked for Mr. Miller, the receptionist replied, “Hold on, please. I’ll connect you.”2) When Leo Miller found out that he was not the one Ms. Mandel asked for, he said,“I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong extension.”3) When Ms. Mandel was told she dialed the wrong number, she said, “Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?”4) When the receptionist realized she had given the wrong extension, she said,“I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.”5) When Ms. Mandel phoned the receptionist the third time, she explained,“It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having tr ouble getting through to Henry Miller… Can you help?”6) When Ms. Mandel said it was hard to get hold of him, Henry Miller replied,“Oh, I’m terribly sorry for the trouble.”Scripts Unit 4Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 Formal and informal meetingsScript:Extract 1. Good afternoon, I’d like to call the meeting to order. There are three issues on today’s agenda. First of all, let’s discuss whether。
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新视野商务英语视听说下Unit 1 A Factory TourPart Ⅰ: warm-up(1)eat (2)tour (3)taste (4)enjoy (5)make (6)closed (7)shopPart Ⅱ: listening practiceTask1(1)f (2)e (3)g (4)j (5)c (6)h (7)b (8)a (9)d (10) iTask21.(1)aerospace (2)manufacturer (3)services (4)showcase (5)production(6) various (7) producer (8) advanced (9) globe (10) leader2.(1)~(5) F F F T FPart Ⅲ1. (1) c (2) b (3) c (4) a (5) a2. (1)6000units (2) only 1%(3) First, they will confirm the quality of each part according to the regulations at every point in the process. Also, they have computer-controlled equipment to test the quality of the semi-finished product and of the final product. Lastly, they send some products to the public quality-control centre for checking.Part Ⅳ1(1)200 markets across six continents (2) about 300000 (3)108 (4)8 (5)93 2(1)20~30 (2)13 (3)15 (4)30~45Part Ⅴ1. (1) c (2) b (3) c (4) c (5) b2. Thomas and Richard had a factory tour. Thomas was very impressed by the speed of the assembly line of the factory. Richard said that the high-speed assembly line was designed and made by their engineers and technicians. Then Thomas wondered how much the factory spent on new product development every year and how soon the order would be delivered. Richard told him that 8% to 10% of the gross sales was spent on new product development. He also said that delivery of new products depended on the size of the order and the items. Finally, Thomas asked Richard to give him some brochures on the products because he wanted his manager to know about them. Richard also said that Thomas’s manager would be welcome to visit the factory.Part Ⅵ1.The correct order is: d-g-e-a-c-h-b-f2.(1)history (2)first (3)consumed (4)manufacturing (5)secrets Unit 2 Trade FairsPart Ⅰ(1)China Import & Export Fair (Canton Fair), China Hi-Tech Fair, Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, etc.(2)kitchenware & tableware, general ceramics, home decorations, glassware, foodstuffs, native product, medicines & health products, sporting, travel & recreation products, office supplies, shoes, cases & bags, furniture, etc. (3) See a variety of goods, compare goods of different brands. Collect useful information such as catalogues, price list, etc; visit potential business partners; place orders.Part ⅡTask1(1) F (2) F (3) T (4) F (5) F (6) TTask2(1)domestic (2)suppliers (3)Customer (4)value (5)services(6)ideas (7)compare (8)specialized (9)innovative(10)up-to-date2. (1) new (2) reputation (3) world (4) range (5) latestPart Ⅲ1. (1) rentable (2) entertainment (3) transport (4) halls(5) exhibition (6) arena (7) facilities (8) conjunction2. (1) c (2) b (3) c (4) c (5) a (6) bPart ⅣJohn: (3) (2)Mr. Robbins: (1) (4) (5)2. (1) c (2) b (3) c (4) aPart Ⅴ(1) Canton Fair 2) biannually (3) renown (4) variety (5) turnover(6) exhibitors (7) opportunities (8) quality (9) promotion (10) volumePart ⅥQuestion 1: Miss Stewart, why did you want to exhibit in North America? Question 2: How did you choose the right one?Question 3: What did you do to prepare before attending the trade fair? Question 4: How were you able to exploit your business opportunities and generate new business?Question 5: What did you do after the trade fair?2. (1) a (2) c (3) b (4) a (5) bUnit 3 Marking EnquiriesPart Ⅰ(1)Ask for morn information concerning the product in the advertisement inyesterday’s New York Times.(2)Jackson Brothers(3)If I am the receiver, I will send the latest catalogue to the writer and answerall the questions that interest him.Part ⅡTask1 (1) C (2) B (3) ATASK21. (1) General (2) articles (3) Specific (4) content (5) specifications2. (1) steel screws in all sizes(2) CIF(3) Because the supplier is able to supply larger quantities at more attractiveprices(4) The supplier’s offer.Part Ⅲ1. (1) b (2) c (3) b (4) c2. (1) Export (2) Merchandise (3) flight (4) Production(5) 10 o’clock (6) sample (7) evaluated(8) purchasesPart Ⅳ1.(1) speedboats (2) price quote (3) around the corner (4) pay2.(1) US$6500 (2) 10% (3) shipment (4) US$7850Part Ⅴ1. (1) F (2) T (3) F (4)T2. If I were a farmer, the price would concern me most. The reason being that, first, form products do not generally sell at a high price so we have to keep production costs down. Secondly, taxes are fairly high at present and we have less support from the government, so our incomes are decreasing. That’s why I think the price is my greatest concern. On the other hand, if we can improve quality by buying better seeds and improving our handing methods, we can sell at a premium. That could increase our income.Part Ⅵ1.(1) c (2) a (3) c (4) b (5) c2.Agents need to be paid for their work. Sometimes they are paid a percentage ofthe order but that hardly induces them to negotiate low prices. Therefore, agents are usually paid commission. This may be paid by the seller or by both seller and buyer.Unit 4 Negotiating PricesPart Ⅰ(1)listen (2) speak (3) interrupt (4) ask questions (5) penny(6) pound (7) assertive (8) aggressive (9) more (10) lessPart ⅡTask1(1)discount for bulk (2) minimum quantity (3) early-settlement discount(4)commission (5) contract, unit priceTask21.(1) T (2) F (3) T (4)F (5) F2.(1) FOB (2)agents (3)extra (4)Korean (5)exceptionsPart Ⅲ1.(1) b (2) a (3) c (4) a (5) c2.A: We are very interested in your X358 MP4 and are thinking of making a trialorder of 10000 pieces. What price can you offer us?B: As this is our first business, we can provide you with some preferential terms.How about $40 per piece?A: Oh, I’m afraid that’s way beyond our expectations. It’s even higher than what the other factories give us.B: Yes, we know there are lower price around but would you please look at the quality? Ours are much better than our competitors’. In addition, the demand for this item from our company is very high. We’re actually temporarily out of stock right now. Currently, demand is way ahead of supply in the market.A: We know about that. But don’t you think you should make some concessions to make your price competitive? Can we make it $35 if we place large orders?B: Well, that’s a tough deal. However, since we’re going into a long-term relationship, maybe we can try to reach that bottom line for you.Part Ⅳ1.(1) b (2) c (3) c (4) b (5) a2.(1) Welsh (2) 60 days (3) 13.5 (4) 1000 (5) 22.5 (6) 3 (7) 1000 (8) 500Part Ⅴ1.(1) 4%, annual (2) expenses (3) publicity, personnel (4) 40% (5) next year2.Sample dialogue:A: Mr. Brown, I’m anxious to know about your offer.B: Well, we’re been holding it for you. Here it is. Five hundred cases of black tea, at 30 pounds per kilogram, CIF London. Shipment will be in June.A: That’s a steep price! It’ll be difficult for us to make any sales.B: I’m surprised to hear you say that. You know the price of black tea has gone up since last year. Our compares favorably with what you might get elsewhere.A: I’m afraid I can’t agree with you there. India has just come back into the market with a lower price.B: Ah, but everybody in the tea trade knows that America’s black tea is top quality. Considering the quality, I’d say the price is very reasonable.A: No doubt your tea is of high quality, but still, there’s keen competition in the market these days. I understand many countries are lowering their prices.B: OK. Then we’ll make it 28 pounds for this order. Is that ok?A: That’s a very small concession. Still, we want to do business with you because we think your packaging is excellent. We’ll go with this price this time but hope for a better deal for any further orders.B: Good, we can talk about further reductions later when we see how business is developing between us.Part Ⅵ1.(1) F (2) T (3) F (4) F (5) F (6) T (7) F2.(1) the quality of our product is much better than that of other suppliers(2) We can talk about that later.(3) if you can give me best price for this first order, we can start along-term relationship.(4) That really leaves us with nothing.(5) I’ll make that concession.Unit5 Placing an OrderPart Ⅰ(1) negotiate (2) accept and confirm an order (3) sign the contract(4) confirm the order (5) confirm further ordersPart Ⅱ(1) is a request to supply a specified quantity of goods(2) an enquiry with subsequent quotations(3) printed order forms(4) description, quantities, mode of packaging(5) agreed upon in previous negotiations(6) are legally bound to fulfill their agreement(7) at the agreed time(8) accept the goods supplied and then pay for themTask21. (1) F (2) F (3) F (4) T2. (1) b (2) c (3) a (4) bPart Ⅲ1. (1) Belster XP is the best copier for general use. With a combination of large capacity, small size and efficiency, it can be configured to suit almost all situations. Furthermore, it has an automatic document feeder.(2) The buyer can download the order form from the seller’s website, and fill in the name, address, telephone number as well as the item number of the desiredphotocopier. Then send the form to the address provided.(3) To make a payment, the buyer can write a payable cheque to the seller. Enclose it with the mail order form and send it to the address provided.2.A: Hello, I see from the Internet that you are a trading company who deals with sweaters and skirts in Guangdong Province. Is that right?B: Yes, that’s right. What can we do for you?A: We’re a Nigerian company, and we’re looking to order some clothes.B: Good, we provide a variety of clothes. So what kind of clothes are you interested in?A: Sweaters and skirts. But would you please first tell me your minimum order? B: Our minimum order is set at 5000 pieces.A: OK, that’s fine. I’ve selected two items from your online catalogue: items 6 and 18. But I would like to make some changes. Will you be able to accommodate me? B: Depending on what type of changes you want, it should n’t be a problem.A: For item 6, the sweater, I want the sweater to come in two additional sizes. Would you please add XXL and XXXL?B: OK. How about item 18?A: The size is ok with item 18. But we want to order both light and dark colours. Part Ⅳ(1) have a problem with (2) protects (3) cost (4) decorative (5) European tastes (6) long-distance (7) sales (8) increase (9) retailers (10) logoPart Ⅴ1. (1) acd (2) d (3) c (4) c2. A: Hello, I’d like the order 1000 DSC-T5 Digital Cameras form your company. But it’s important that we have them before July 31. Can you make it?B: I’m afraid that we can’t make it in such a short period of time. That’s only a month away. Would you consider any other models?A: What do you suggest?B: The DSC-T7. Actually, it’s an updated version of the T5. It has more functions.A: Would you please tell me the difference?B: The DSC-T7 has a 32 MB2 of Internal Flash Memory. Otherwise it’s the same asthe DSC-T5.A: That sounds good. What about their prices?B: The DSC-T5 is $349.95 while the T7 is $449.95.A: I see. Would you be able to provide me with 500 of each?Part Ⅵ(1) Bran Gifts (2) ZWS10A (3) 1000 (4) US$18 (5) XG7 (6) foil in a brown box (7) September 10, 2005 (8) Toronto (9) 110% of the invoice value against All Risks(10) confirmed irrevocable (11) 15th (12) Quality & QuantityUnit 6: Terms of PaymentPartⅠA Japanese YenB United Stated DollarC Pound SterlingD European DollarE Korean WonF Canadian DollarPart ⅡThe correct order is: c-a-b-e-dTask21. (1) b (2) a (3) b (4) c2. (1) collection (2) Documents against Payment (3) Documents against Acceptance(4) expenses (5) procedures (6) actual payment (7) collecting (8) non-paymentPart Ⅲ1. (1) b (2) c (3) a (4) c (5) c2. A: since we have reached an agreement on the price, quality, quantity and packagingof the product, now let’s get down to talk about payment, ok?B: Good idea, what terms of payment would you prefer?A: Actually, on L/C payment is our general practice.A: The exchange rate is currently rather unstable and an L/C provide a guarantee of prompt payment from the bank.A: It’s also the generally accepted international practice.B: That’s right. L/C are very common in foreign trade.B: But this time we suggest D/P payment for the following reasons:B: firstly, a D/P payment can reduce the cost and in turn allow a larger profit margin for both of us. Secondly, the order is quite large and our exchange quote is insufficient at present. Finally, we have a good credit rating in several banks. You can trust us!A: That sounds good. But we still prefer an L/C since it’s our general practice. A: Do you think you could apply for one?Part Ⅳ1. The correct order is: a-i-e-g-b-f-c-j-d-h2. (1) lump sum payment (2) payment by installment (3) cash on delivery(4) advance payment (5) 25%, final acceptance (6) one monthPart Ⅴ1.(1) Ask what provision has been made for signing salary cheques and playing utility bills. Put pressure on the person dealing with you by stressing how important your account is.(2) Ask how often these problems occur and how long faults generally last.(3) Ask for cheque and postage details(4) Ask for the name and address of their debtor and the expected date of payment(5) Ask whether this is the only reason for late payment and offer to fax a copy immediately2.A: Hello, Becker here.B: Good morning, Mr. Becker. This is Mary Wang.B: I’m sorry to ring you like this.A: That’s all right.B: Did you get the invoice as well?A: Yes, yesB: But the payment of the invoice sent to you has not yet been made.A: Yes, money is very tight at the moment, you see.B: Yes, I think I know what you mean. We have a similar problem.B: While, in the case of unsettled debts it is our company policy to take legal action. B: We would naturally prefer not to have to go so far.A: So what do you suggest we do about the money we owe you?B: Well, please try and send the cheque before the end of the month.B: That’s one more week.A: Thank you, we will do our best.B: We hope to keep you as a regular customer despite any troubles you may have. A: Thank you very much for being so understanding. Goodbye.B: Bye.Part Ⅵ(1)SB-87654 (2) fifty thousand US dollars(US$ 50000.00) (3) No.DEF-101 datedJanuary 10,2006 (4) five (5) two (6) freight prepaid (7) pneumatic tools(8) drive (9) hose and quick couplings (10) allowed (11) No.IP/79370 (12)beneficiary’s (13) 15 days (14) SB-87654 (15)draftsUnit 7 DeliveryPart Ⅰ1.□time of establishment of the L/C□availability of shipping space□supply of raw materials□amount of orders to fulfill at the producer’s side2.(1)The procedures involved in the delivery of goods: negotiating the stipulations about delivery, ensuring the production of goods, transporting the goods to the port of shipment, checking insurance and other factors in shipping, delivering the goods at the port of destination, etc.(2)The seller’s concerns: production and transportation time of goods meets the requirements, shipment of goods is carried out as scheduled, etc.The buyer’s concerns: progress of the production and shipment, inspection of the quantity, quality and other aspects of delivery, etc.Part ⅡTask1(1)one month after we signed the contract(2)the shipping agent, get the necessary shipping apace(3)Our supplier, the supplier is short on materialsTask21.(1) Good quality (2) on time (3) marketing channels (4) reach the end users (5)their stocks2.(1) at the beginning of November (2) before end of September for the Christmasrush (3) manufacturers are working in full capacity because they have a lot of orders. (4) give his order top priority (5) the middle of OctoberPart ⅢConversation 1: 3 months after the contract is signed, NoConversation 2: July, mid-June, no shipping spaceConversation 3: by the end of September, YesPart Ⅳ1. Mr. Aubery insists on the delivery date should be no later than September 20th because they have a very strict timetable.Mr. Hall says that because of the damage from a disastrous hurricane last month, they can only make delivery in the last week in September. Finally, they compromiseon this and make September 25th the last possible shipment date.2. (1) workshop (2) halted (3) orders (4) capacity (5) installed (6) September (7) September 25th(8) complete (9) transport (10) possiblePart Ⅴ1. (1) c (2) c (3) a (4) b2. The appropriate attitude should be polite and understanding, and try to explain the reasons for the delay. Apologise to your partner and try to make immediate compensation.Part Ⅵ1. The reason: The wrong delivery was caused by a slip-up by the shipping Department. The solution: Ms. Lester suggested that they would try to find another buyer for the goods on the condition that Mr. Backer’s company would reduce the price by 25% for the lot and ship a consignment of AI quality immediately.2. (1) T (2) F (3) F (4) T (5) FUnit 8 Complaints and ClaimsPart Ⅰ(1)damaged (2) claim (3) payment (4) documents (5) settlement (6) ownership(7)invoicePart ⅡTask1(1)defective items (2) insurance, shipping (3) pay compensation (4) provide areplacement, return the money (5) ask for compensationTask2(1)order (2) breakage (3) 30% (4) withholding payment (5) call me back(1)Mrs. McCall (2) ACC (3) the quality is not the same as the sample (4) send thewhole lot back (5) 0181-993 421 (6) 5:30Part Ⅲ1.Appropriate responses: 1-3-4Inappropriate responses: 2-52.(1) c (2) a (3) b (4) c (5) bPart Ⅳ(1) lodged a claim (2) 15 sets were badly damaged (3) rough handling by the shipping company (4) take the matter up with them (5) in good condition (6) careless handling at some stage prior to shipment (7) survey report (8) replace all 15 sets as soon as possible (9) settle your claim immediately (10) your cooperationPart Ⅴ1.(1)A: The quality is different from that of the approved samples(2)A: The pictures of products with the wrong colour(3)A: Send the replacement(4)A: Send the replacement immediately(5)A: No2.A: we’ve just received our order No.2-H35. We found that there were five pieces missing from the consignment.B: we’ve sorry to hear that. Did you check with the shipping company? Maybe it was due to inappropriate handling by the shipping company during transit.A: The carton was not damaged. But there were five pieces missing from inside the carton. So the shipping company said they had nothing to do with the shortage. It must have happened during the packaging process.B: Well, do you have any evidence?A: Yes, of course. We have a survey report issued by the Inspection Bureau in our country.B: In that case, please fax us the survey report and we’ll deal with your claim. A: OK, I’ll fax you the report immediately.Part Ⅵ1.(1) juice (2) HY08/33 (3) Hamburg (4) PICC2.(1) Fifteen cases were badly damaged. (2) The contract was on FOB basis.(3) Turn to the insurance company for compensation.Unit 9 MarketingPart Ⅰ Warm-upMarket research / consumer behaviour / distribution channel / product launch / sales figure / advertising campaign / promotional strategyPart Ⅱ Listening PracticeTask1The Marketing Manager: (1) marketing strategy (2) demand for the products (3) competitors (4) potential new markets (5) the company’s products (6) potential customersThe Promotions Manager: (1) promotion programmes (2) advertising campaigns (3) exhibitions (4) occasional special price reduction campaignsThe Public Relations Manager: (1) publicity programmes (2) the company (3) customers’ supportThe Sales Manager: (1) sales programmes (2) goals (3) training programmes (4) the sales figures (5) monitor the market share (6) maximize profitsTask2(1) demand (2) competition (3) Testing (4) samples (5) Divide (6) smaller (7) segment (8) Advertising (9) consider (10) budgetPart Ⅲ1.Checklist: a- c-d-f-g2.Graph 1 Product oo4Graph 2 Product 003Graph 3 Product 001Graph 4 Product 002Part Ⅳ1.Checklist: a-c-d-e-g2.(1) market share (2) There have been a number of new competitors (3) young fashionfollowers (4) 1.8 million (5) 1.8 million (6) 6% (7) radio and TV (8) the net(9) fashion magazinesPart Ⅴ1.(1) c (2) b (3) c (4) a2.Agent: Good morning, sir, I’m an insurance agent. May I ask you some questions? Man: Yes. Go ahead.Agent: Do you have any insurance protection for you and your family?Man: No, not really.Agent: How many people are there in your family?Man: Four. My wife, two children and me.Agent: Does your wife work?Man: No. She takes care of the children at home.Agent: Then you’re the only breadwinner in your family.Man: I guess so.Agent: Have you ever thought about what your family would do if anything happened to you? How would they servive?Man: Mm… I can only hope that won’t happen?Agent: Well, sir. Nothing in life is certain. Just in case, may I suggest you buy some insurance? By this way, you’ll be protected. I promise you that if the conditions of your policy are met, the insurance company will pay out.Man: That sounds reasonable. Can you explain the details?Agent: Sure.Part Ⅵ(1) No(2) How many staff members do you have?(3) Where do they eat at noon?(4) A limited selection dishes.(5) YesUnit 10 AdvertisingPart ⅠAmway: outdoor billboard, TV commercialEsprit: fashion magazinesIKEA: cataloguesNestle: TV commercials, magazinesMc Donald’s: sports sponsorship, outdoor billboards, TV commercialsSony Ericsson: outdoor billboards, magazinesStarbucks coffee: word of mouthVolkswagon: magazines, TV commercials, outdoor billboardsPart ⅡTask1(2)E (3) A (4) G (5) D (6) B (7) FTask21. (1) products (2) companies (3) image (4) hear (5) read (6) information (7) respond to (8) prospects (9) salespeople (10) customers2. (1) a (2) c (3) bPart Ⅲ1.Leaflets & flyers: local shops & fitness clubsShowrooms: Nokia, ToyotaSports sponsorship: Coca-cola, BenzRadio advertising: local restaurantsTV commercials: Amway, Mc Donald’sThe Internet: IBMMagazines: omega, DellOutdoor billboards: China Unicon, Petro China2.(1) expensive, budget (2) too expensive (3) highway, subway, train (4) young people Part Ⅳ1. sponsorship; posters; radio; TV commercials2. (1) c (2) b (3) a (4) c (5) aPart Ⅴ1. b-e2. (1) office furniture (2) brand awareness (3) business executives (4) self-employed professionals (5) successful people dream of (6) under half a million dollars (7) April 15Part Ⅵ1. Automobile, Marmalade, Furniture, Ice cream2. (1) c (2) a (3) d (4) b。
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英语答案Scripts Unit 1Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 FAQs in job interviewSample answers:Q1.I am graduating in June from ABC University and my major is hotel management. I am an outgoing, energetic person.I enjoy teamwork very much. As part of my degree program,I needed to finish different projects with my teammates. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and a very positive attitude. My career aspiration is to become a successful hotelier. During my internship at the Grand Hyatt, I worked as a receptionist. My duties included offering friendly and efficient check-in and check-out service to guests, answering phone calls, taking and passing on messages to guests, I find that if I can make the guests happy, I will bevery happy, too.Q2.I received honors in several school-wide English and computer contests. I enjoy working with people from different backgrounds. I am good at communicating, organizing and coordinating. If something blocks my path, I will look for a solution. I never give up easily.Sometimes I receive comments that I need to improve in the area of filing. I am now trying to improve by learning from others.Q3.Interest and career development are two of my criteria in choosing a job. Interest is the best motivation. I love the hotel business, so I will definitely devote myself to it. Moreover, high job satisfaction can be attained when the job is what I am interested in.Career development is very important for me when choosing a job. From what I know, Shangri-La provides equal career advancement for all staff. The job rotation plan and individually tailored training program are really exciting and helpful for youngpeople like me.Task 2 Inappropriate questions in job interviewKey:Part III Language FocusKey:o Name: Cai Ningo Personality: serious-minded认真的; calm; humorous;easy-goingo Strengths: the ability to work with all types ofpeopleo Weakness: perfectionist; impatiento Work experience: six years’ financial industry experience with several companies; two years’experience in an investment banko Qualification: graduated from Peking University in 2001 majoring in accounting; fluent English;bookkeeping记账 and accounting proficiency inEnglish.o Reasons for leaving last job: want to find a jobthat is challenging.o Questions about the job: Would I be able to work abroad in one of your overseas branches?Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Applying for the position of financialconsultantKey:Reasons for joining the company It is one of the leading internationalconsultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO.Working in this company would give him the best chance to use what he has learned atuniversity.Relevant work experience He was involved in a factory restoration inNanjing.Questions Are there any opportunities for Chineseemployees to be transferred to the head officein New York or other branch offices around theworld?Result of the interview Chen Bo will be notified of the final decisionby Friday.Video 2 Applying for the position of Sales ManagerKey:o 1. F T F F To 2. 1) Sales Manager2) Five3) Brand Manager4) biscuits5) Business Administration6) oral EnglishPart V Case AnalysisHint:o She is not likely to get the job because she did poorly in the job interview.o Things went wrong:1. Use filler words (“you know”) too many times.2. Bad-mouth former employer.3. Inappropriate answers to interviewer’s questions, eg, “I would rather like to establish my own company”4. Ask inappropriate questions, eg. “Can I take timeoff for vacation?”5. Self-conceit—“I have no weakness”.6. Too much emphasis on travel.Scripts Unit 2Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 How is your job?Key:1) I haven’t seen you for years.2) what do you do now?3) I’m in the Research and DevelopmentDepartment.4) I knew you’d do something verychallenging and creative.5) I sometimes stay in the office afterwork to deal with unfinished tasks.6) I am still the accountant of thatcosmetics company.Task 2 Describing jobsKey:1) personnel management2) developing markets3) planning4) execution5) sales targets6) team performance7) customer base8) customer satisfaction9) selecting, developing and managing10) cost-effective11) on time12) of good quality13) human and material resources14) training needs15) continuous improvementPart IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Introducing titles and responsibilitiesKey:1. Caroline Clinton: financial accountsLucy White: data processingAda Balck: management accounts2. Administration; Marketing; Engineering;Project Preparation; AccountingVideo 2 Do you like your job?Key:1. self-employed entrepreneur, buyer, LineSupervisor, Advertising Executive, PublicRelations Manager2.Scripts Unit 3Part I Warm-upGood afternoon. Today I’m here to talk about how to make effective business calls. Telephone communication is common nowadays, therefore, how to 1) ensure smooth business communication gets increasingly important. Now I’d like to introduce some tips on mak ing proper business calls. First, you should know 2) the purpose of your call in advance. Make sure you have 3) all the documents you’ll need before you dial. One important thing we should not overlook is time schedule. Try to 4) schedule a specific time for calls. Before you make the call, be sure that you get rid of 5) all distractions. For example, turn off the radio, television, etc. When making the call, listen carefully and 6) confirm that you have understood each point. Don’t pretend you have underst ood when you haven’t. Another thing we should keep in mind is: let other people speak and try to avoid 7) interruptions. Speaking slowly and clearly is important. Try to avoid 8) strong accent. Besides, makesure 9) you sound polite and agreeable. Remember that you should not argue! Use 10) the optional choice method, such as “Which is better, Monday or Tuesday?”, “Morning or afternoon?”, “Ten or eleven a.m.”? And, of course, try to make your call brief. Avoid 11)lengthy calls. Additionally, don’t try to be funny—you may be misunderstood. The last tip you should bear in mind is to 12) smile while you are talking.Your listener can “hear” your smile.Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 Making a callScript:Key:F F T T F T F FTask 2 Leaving a messageKey:Message NoteTo: Louise PaulsonFrom: Paul JacksonPhone: 979-326-8965Message: Ring back to him about the order theyplaced last Friday. They have to make somechanges to the order. It’s urgent.Taken by: RoyPart IV Viewing & SpeakingVideo 1 Leaving a messageKey:1. F F T T F2. Message 1) Will you tell him that we’vejust received your sample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it?Message 2) Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation onit.Message 3) Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company early on Saturday because of the rail strike. I probab ly won’t arriveuntil that afternoon.Video 2 You are hard to get hold of!Key:1.First attempt1) A 2)CSecond attempt3) CThird attempt4) C5) BFourth attempt6) C2.1) When Ms. Mandel asked for Mr. Miller, thereceptionist replied,“Hold on, please. I’ll connect you.”2) When Leo Miller found out that he was not the oneMs. Mandel asked for, he said,“I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong extension.”3) When Ms. Mandel was told she dialed the wrong number,she said,“Oh, sorry to have interru pted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?”4) When the receptionist realized she had given thewrong extension, she said,“I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.”5) When Ms. Mandel phoned the receptionist the thirdtime, she explained,“It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller… Can you help?”6) When Ms. Mandel said it was hard to get hold of him,Henry Miller replied,“Oh, I’m terribly sorry for the trouble.”Unit4Key:Key:• 1) Arrive at the meeting ahead of schedule.• 2) Consider using a tape recorder.• 3) Use a consistent format.• 4) Follow the agenda.• 5) Be concise.• 6) List specific outcomes.• 7) After the meeting, write a meeting reportfrom your notes.Key:F F F T FKey:• 1) To figure out the reason for the sales drop and the actions to be taken.• 2) The salespeople are not very motivated. • 3) No, because the sales quotas are prettyhigh.• 4) He proposes to lower the quotas.Unit5Key:C B B C AScripts Unit 5Key:C B B C ATask 2 Receiving visitorsKey:1)daily routine in the office2)whether the visitor has an appointment or not3)greet the visitor4)the visitor’s name, title and position5)apologize and make some suggestions6)express regret and explain why7)date, time, name and the firm the visitor works for.8)considerate and warm9)keep the visitor fully informed of the situation.Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Going through customsKey:1) What is the purpose of George’s travel?George is travelling on business.2) How long is he going to stay?He will stay for about a week.3) Who has invited George to attend the trade fair?He has been invited to attend the trade fair by his business associates.4) What is in the bag? Does George have to pay duty onit?His laptop computer is in the bag. It’sduty-free.5) Are the four packs of cigarettes that George hasdutiable? Why or why not?No, good for personal use rather than commercial use are not subject to duty, and they arewithin the limit.Key:1.F2. T3.F4.F5.F6.F7.T8.F9.T 10.FScripts Unit 6Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 A presentation by an HR ManagerKey:o 1. we are hiring foro 2. business software and consulting serviceso 3. 4,000o 4. large corporationso 5. 90 million dollarso 6. pretty fasto 7. 29o 8. a large project for a bankTask 2 Company profile of OracleKey:Company Profileo Presenter: 1) Monica Lio Title of the presenter: 2) Manager of the PRDepartment of Oracle Chinao Status: Largest 3) enterprise software company in the world the first 4) global software giant in Chinao Established time: in 5) 1977o Headquarters: Redwood Shores, 6) Californiao Employees: 7) 42,000o Annual Revenue年营业额: 8) 11 billion dollarso Development in China: entered China’s market in 9) 1989; set up Beijing Oracle Software Systems Co.Ltdin 10) 1991.o Oracle China Branches: Beijing, Shanghai,Guangzhou and 11) Chengdu.o Services provided: 9i E-Business platform,E-Business Suite, consulting services, 12) educationand support services.Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Making a startKey:B A D E C。
商务的英语视听说原文与答案详解
Scripts Unit 1Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 FAQs in job interviewComments on the three questions:Point for Q 1: Tell me something about yourself.Sample answers:Q1.I am graduating in June,2015 from Guangdong University of Finance and my major is financial secretary. I am an outgoing, energetic person. I enjoy teamwork very much. As part of my degree program, I needed to communicate with different peopel. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and a very positive attitude. My career aspiration is to become a successful secretary. During my internship at one company, I worked as a secretary. My duties included offering friendly and efficientschedule to my boss, answering phone calls, taking and passing on messages to my boss.Q2.I received honors in several Financial management and computer contests. I am good at communicating, organizing and coordinating. I like to get along well with people from different backgrounds.If something blocks my path, I will look for a solution. I never give up easily.Sometimes I receive comments that I need to improve in the area of filing. I am now trying to improve by learning from others.Q3.Interest and career development are two of my criteria in choosing a job. Interest is the best motivation. I love to be a secretary, so I will definitely devote myself to it. Moreover, high job satisfaction can be attained when the job is what I am interested in.Career development is very important for me when choosing a job. From what I know, Shangri-La provides equal career advancement for all staff. The job rotation plan and individually tailored training program are really exciting and helpful for young people like me.Task 2 Inappropriate questions in job interviewScript:M: Come in, please.W: Good morning, sir. I’m Karen Yang.M: Good morning, Miss Yang. I’m Kevin Carter, the Administration Manager. Take a seat, please.W: Oh, is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.M: Thank you. Ah… Miss Yang, I’ve gone through your resume. I’d like to ask you some quest ions now, if you don’t mind.W: Of course not. please go ahead.M: Well, can you tell me why you would like to work as a medical representative with us?W: I really like this kind of work, and having been a doctor for three years, I want to apply for this position for a change.M: Don’t you think it’s a pity for you to leave your present job?W: To some extent, it is. I have learned a lot in the hospital. But I would like to try a different kind of life. By the way, could you tell me how much the new job pays? M: Sure. There is a five-month probationary试用的period and you can only get RMB2,000 for each month. After that, we’ll determine your salary according to your performance.W: Oh, I see. Then, what about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that? M: Every employee in our company enjoys life insurance人寿保险and unemployment insurance. In addition, they enjoy two-week paid holidays.W: That sounds fine. How much time will it take for me to be promoted here?M: I’m not sure. It depends on your ability and performance. Maybe we’ll send you to one of our branches, if you like.W: No problem. I hate staying at one place all the time. But in which cities do you have your branches? And, where is your company based (把总部设在…)?M: Our company is based in New York, with branches in many cities, such as Philadelphia, Beijing and London.…Key:Is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.Avoid asking interviewer personal questions or making personal comments.Could you tell me how much the new job pays?The interviewer might infer from these questions that you are only interested in your own needs and not those of their company. Wait until the employer raises these subjects to discuss them.What about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?How much time will it take for me to be promoted here?But in which cities do you have your branches? And where is your company based?It is also unwise to ask about things you should have already known. You are only telling the interviewer that you haven't done your homework.Part III Language FocusKey:o Name: Cai Ningo Personality: serious-minded认真的; calm; humorous; easy-goingo Strengths: the ability to work with all types of peopleo Weakness: perfectionist; impatiento Work experience: six years’ financial industry experience with several companies; two years’ e xperience in an investment banko Qualification: graduated from Peking University in 2001 majoring in accounting; fluent English; bookkeeping记账and accounting proficiency in English.o Reasons for leaving last job: want to find a job that is challenging.o Questions about the job: Would I be able to work abroad in one of your overseas branches?Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Applying for the position of financial consultantScript:Chen: Good morning, Ms Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Good morning, sit down, please.Chen: Thank you!Ms. Mandel: You are Chen Bo, aren’t you? I’m Cathy Mandel, Director of the HR Department.Chen: Yes, I’m Chen Bo. Nice to meet you, Ms. Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Nice to meet you, too. I’ve gone through your resume and would like to know more about you.Chen: Thank you for your interest in me.Ms. Mandel: To start with, would you like to tell me a bit about yourself?Chen: Sure. I’m a senior student at GDUF. I expect to graduate this summer. My major is international finance.Ms. Mandel: So why did you choose our company?Chen: As far as I know, your company is one of several leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO. I think working here would give me the best chance to use what I’ve learned at university. Ms. Mandel: As a major in international finance, what do you think you can do in consultancy?Chen: Well, I know how to tackle problems. For example, I know I must first analyze the problem and work out the major cause. Then I will be able to search for ways to solve it from available data.Ms. Mandel: Sometimes data is not enough. Have you got any relevant experience in this field?Chen: Last year, during the probationary period, I was involved in the restoration of a factory in Nanjing, I really learned a lot from the experience, especially how to access 评估people’s strengths and abilities.Ms. Mandel: Can you cope with hard work under pressure and in a tough environment?Chen: No problem, I don’t care about pressure or the environment as lo ng as I enjoy the work.Ms. Mandel: Good. Now, do you have any questions to ask?Chen: Yes, I’ve got one. Are there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred to the head office in New York or other branch offices around the world? Ms. Mandel: Um, probably. I think you are likely to be sent to work in an overseas branch to get experience later on once you’ve proved your worth.Chen: Oh, great. If I’m accepted, I will do my best for the company.Ms. Mandel: I wish you luck! We’ll notify you of our final decision by Friday. Chen: Thank you! Ms. Mandel. Good-bye.Ms. Mandel: Goodbye.Key:Reasons for joining the companyIt is one of the leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO.Working in this company would give him the best chance to use what he has learned at university.Relevant work experienceHe was involved in a factory restoration in Nanjing.QuestionsAre there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred to the head office in New York or other branch offices around the world?Result of the interviewChen Bo will be notified of the final decision by Friday.Video 2 Applying for the position of Sales ManagerScript:Wang: May I come in?Mr. White: Yes, please do.Wang: Good mo rning, sir. My name is Merry Wang. I’ve come for an interview, as requested.Mr. White: Nice to meet you, Miss Wang. I am Harry White, Director of the HR Department. I was expecting you. Please, take a seat.Wang: Thank you.Mr. White: Well, Miss Wang, you are applying for the position of Sales Manager, right? How did you know about our company?Wang: I got to know your company from your TV commercials. They are elaborately designed and produced, and leave me deep impression. And in the summers of 1997 and 1998 I worked as a salesgirl for your company in Guangzhou.Mr. White: Really? That’s good. Then you must know something about our company? Wang: Yes, a little. Your company is very famous. Your cosmetics and skincare products are very popular with women all over the world.Mr. White: Huh, that’s right. Miss Wang, can you tell me which university you attended?Wang: Sun Yat-sen.Mr. White: And what degree have you got?Wang: I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration.Mr. White: How is your English? You know, some staff members in our company are Americans, so conversational English is very important.Wang: I passed TEM 8 at college, and I am good at oral English. I think I can communicate with Americans quite well.Mr. White: Good. I know you are now with United Butter. What is your chief responsibility there?Wang: I’ve worked there for five years, since I graduated from college. Two years ago, I was appointed Brand Manager—responsible for the Panda line of biscuits.Mr. White: Why do you want to change your job?Wang: I want to change my work environment, seek new challenges and broaden my experience. That’s why I want to move into sales.Mr. White: What do you think is the most important qualification for a salesperson? Wang: I think it’s self-confidence and quality products.Mr. White: I agree with you. What salary would you expect to get here?Wang: Well, I would leave it to you to decide after you consider my abilities. My current annual income in United Butter is 150 thousand. But, er, … coul d you tell me a little more about what the job entails?Mr. White: You would be in charge of all the sales activities, for all hair products in northeast China. This would involve market analysis, client service and development, sales promotion, and regula r customer satisfaction surveys. You’d report directly to the Regional Sales Director. Do you have any other questions?Wang: Yes, only one. When can I get your decision?Mr. White: I need to discuss with other board members. We’ll notify you of our decisi on as soon as possible. But … to be honest, you seem to be a good candidate with the right kind of experience and personality. You’re high on my list.Wang: That’s good! Thank you, Mr. White. I look forward to hearing from you. Goodbye.Mr. White: Goodbye.Key:o 1. F T F F To 2. 1) Sales Manager2) Five3) Brand Manager4) biscuits5) Business Administration6) oral EnglishScripts Unit 2Script:Sherry: Daniel, it’s you! I haven’t seen you for years. How are you doing?Daniel: Very well, thank you. And you, Shelly?Sherry: Not too bad. I heard you’ve got a new job. So, what do you do now? Daniel: I am an engineer in a large international car corporation now.Sherry: Oh, that’s nice! Which department are you in?Daniel: I’m in the Research and Development Department.Sherry: That sounds great!Daniel: Yes, it’s really a very exciting and rewarding job. At the moment, we are designing a new type of car.Sherry: Oh, really? You’ve always been clever, Dan iel. I knew you’d do something very challenging and creative. Do you need to work overtime?Daniel: Not really, I just work regular hours most of the time. But on Friday nights, I sometimes stay in the office after work to deal with unfinished tasks.Sherry: Well, Daniel, you must come and see me sometime and tell me all about it over a cup of tea.Daniel: I certainly will. What about you, Sherry? How is your job?Sherry: I am still the accountant of that cosmetics company…Task 2 Describing jobsScript:v Jack: Hi, I’m Jack. I’m the manager of the Research & Development Department. I’ve been in this position for three years. I have to manage all aspects of the product development process, including resource allocation , budget requirements and personnel management. I have to work with marketing teams to analyze the needs of the developing markets and direct our work accordingly. I’m responsible for creating and managing the R&D teams and for the overall planning, execution , and success of the projects.v Janet: I’m Janet, Sales Manager of R&T Company. Since I was promoted to the position of manager four years ago, I’ve been engaged in various responsibilities. My responsibilities include: developing sales strategies; achieving sales targets; recruiting and training sales staff; supervising and motivating team performance; expanding the customer base and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.v Stanley: Hi, I’m Stanley. As the manager of the Production Department, I’m responsible for selecting, developing and managing a highly competent and motivated staff of employees; ensuring that production is cost-effective and the products are produced on time and of good quality. Moreover, I have to work out the human and material resources needed. I’m als o responsible for identifying the training needs of our staff and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement in all aspects of manufacturing.Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Introducing titles and responsibilitiesScript:President: Good afternoon, everyone! This is Robin Copperfield, the new vice president of our company. He will be in charge of the accounting work. Let’s give him a warm welcome!Robin: Thank you!President: Mr. Copperfield is an expert in the field of accounting. So, it is a pleasure for us to have him here. Now, Mr. Copperfield, I’d like to introduce the vice presidents and managers to you.Robin: It’s OK, thank you!President: This is May Bates, Vice President in charge of the Administration Department and the Neighborhood Service Department.Robin: Nice to meet you, Ms. Bates.Ms. Bates: Nice to meet you, Mr. Copperfield.President: And this is Dennis Hayes. Vice President in charge of the Marketing Department and the Sales Department.Dennis Hayes: How do you do, Mr. Copperfield? Glad to meet you.Robin: Glad to meet you, Mr. Hayes.President: And this is…oh, where is Andrew Jefferson?Robin: Mr. Jefferson? I’ve met him before. I heard he is one of the secrets of this company’s success. Everyone was raving about what a great job he’s done in …President: Uh… speak of the devil… Mr. Jefferson has just arrived.Mr. Jefferson: Hi, Mr. Copperfield, good to see you again.Robin: Good to see you, Mr. Jefferson.Mr. Jefferson: Sorry, I’m late. I was talking to a client.Robin: Oh, t hat’s OK. How many departments are you in charge of, Mr. Jefferson? Mr. Jefferson: Four: Research & Development, Engineering, Contract Budgets, and Project Preparation.Robin: No wonder you’re so busy.President: Mr. Copperfield, there are three managers who report directly to you, and they are all ladies. So, ladies, can you introduce yourselves?Ada Black: I’m Ada Black, responsible for management accounts.Caroline Clinton: I’m Caroline Clinton, responsible for financial accounts.Lucy White: I’m Lucy White, responsible for data processing.Robin: Oh, good. Nice to meet you all, ladies.Key:1. Caroline Clinton: financial accountsLucy White: data processingAda Balck: management accounts2. Administration; Marketing; Engineering; Project Preparation; Accounting3.1)administration:rear service of the company,coordinating the staff to exercise 2)neighborhood service:working out plans for preserving&improving the physicl,social&economic health of neighbor.3)marketing:establishing marketing strategies to4)research&development:providing advice on available research5)engineering:manage&controlling project quality,schedule &costs6)contract budgets:lead the preparation,development &management of the operational Video 2 Do you like your job?Script:Robin: What’s your job now, Jerome? Do you still work for that wholly funded American company?Jerome: No, I left it three years ago. I have my own business now.Frank: Gee, that’s great! How do you feel as a self-employed entrepreneur ? Jerome: I feel good. I can make a lot more money than before and I have a lot of independence in doing things. But, sometimes I ge[t] tired. As you know, it’s not very easy to run a business on your own. What about you, Frank? What are you doing now?Frank: I’ve worked for several companies.After graduation, I wen[t] to a priva[te] company. Then a year later, I changed to a Sino-Japanese [‘sainəu,dʒæpə’ni:z] joint-venture enterprise and worked as a sales assistant. Two years later, I moved on to a computer company and worked in export sales. And now, I’m an advertising executive.Colin: Oh, you are a real job-hopper. Why have you changed jobs so often?Frank: I’m always interested in new challenges. I know changing jobs frequently can be a waste of a company’s human resources, but I’m gainin g a lot of experience! How is your job, Colin?Colin: I’ve been working for the PMC Textile Plant since I graduated. Two years ago,I was promoted to Line Supervisor.Frank: Do you like your job?Colin: The salary and benefits are Ok, but I don’t like the work environment. You know, the workshops are very noisy sometimes. Also, I don’t often get an opportunity to go anywhere. I hate staying in the same place all the time. You often travel on business, right, Robin?Robin: Yes. As a buyer, I mus[t] travel to purchase stock. I’ve been to a lot of places. Colin: Maybe I should think about becoming a buyer…Robin: Mm…, everything has two sides. I get fed up with traveling. Nowadays, I wan[t] to spend more time with my family.Janet: Hi, guys, may I join you?Everybody: Sure. Have a seat.Janet: You enjoy getting together, don’t you?What are you talking about?Robin: Jobs. What kind of job do you have, Janet?Janet: I’m the Public Relations Manager in a holding company.Colin: Do you enjoy it?Janet: Yes. What I like about it is that I can meet a lot of new and interesting people. Robin: How about your working hours?Janet: That’s the trouble. I usually have to work overtime because I often have dinner parties in the evening. I don’t get enough time with my family and baby.Key:1. self-employed entrepreneur, buyer, Line Supervisor, Advertising Executive, Public Relations Manager2. Names like dislikeJeromemaking a lot more money; having lots of independence in doing thingsfeeling tired sometimesRobinhaving been to a lot of placestoo much traveling; having very little time tospend with his familyColingood salary and benefitsnoisy work environment; seldom having theopportunity to go outFranknew challenges; a lot of experienceJanetmeeting a lot of new & interesting peopleoften having dinner parties in the evening; having little time with her family and babyScripts Unit 3Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 Making a callScript:Office Assistant: Good morning. Luck Promotions. May I help you?Mike: Hello, this is Mike Twist from Smooth Communication. Could I speak to Steve Turner, please?Office Assistant: Just a moment, please.Steve: Hi, Mike. It’s nice to hear from you. How’s the English weather?Mike: It’s pretty good for this time of year. What’s it like in New York?Steve: Not good, I’m afraid.Mike: That’s a pity! I’m planning to come by next week.Steve: Really? Well, you’ll come by and see us while you’re here, I hope.Mike: That’s what I’m phoning about. I’ve got a meeting w ith a customer in Boston on Thursday next week. I was hoping we could arrange to meet up either before or after that.Steve: Great. That would give me a chance to show you that convention center. Mike: That’s what I was thinking.Steve: You said you have t o be in Boston on Thursday? That’s the 7th?Mike: That’s right. I could stop over in New York on the way—that would be Wednesday. Would that be possible?Steve: Ah, I’m afraid I won’t be in the office on Wednesday.Mike: Er, well, the other possibility would be to arrange it after I leave Boston. Steve: When do you plan to leave Boston?Mike: Either Thursday afternoon or Friday morning, but I would like to catch a flight back to London on Friday evening.Steve: Ok. Well, it would be best for us if you could fly in on Friday morning. I will pick you up at the airport, and then I could show you the convention center. If there’s time, you could come back to the office and we’ll run through any of the details that still haven’t been finalized.Mike: That sounds good. Just as long as I can get back to the airport for my evening flight.Steve: No problem. Look, why don’t you fax me your information once you’ve confirmed your flight? Then we’ll get back to you with an itinerary for the day—that’s Friday the 8th, rig ht?Mike: That’s right. Good. Well, I’ll do that and I look forward to seeing you next week.Key:F F T T F T F FTask 2 Leaving a messageScript:Operator: Hello, ABC Co. Ltd. How can I help you?Paul: This is Paul Jackson of Grand Company. Can I have extension 3421? Operator: Certainly, hold on a minute and I’ll put you through.Roy: Louise Paulson’s office. This is Roy speaking.Paul: This is Paul Jackson calling. Is Louise in?Roy: I’m sorry. She’s out at the moment.Paul: When will she be back?Roy: I’m afraid she won’t be back soon. Can I take a message?Paul: Yes, could you ask her to call me at 979-326-8965. I need to talk to her about the order we placed last Friday. I’m afraid we have to make some changes to the order. Tell her it’s urgent.Roy: Could you repeat the number please?Paul: Yes, it’s 979-326-8965 and this is Paul Jackson.Roy: Could you spell it?Paul: P-A-U-L, Paul, J-A-C-K-S-O-N, Jackson. Paul Jackson.Roy: Thank you, Mr. Jackson. I’ll make sure Louise gets this as soon as poss ible. Paul: Thanks, bye.Roy: Bye.Key:Message NoteTo: Louise PaulsonFrom: Paul JacksonPhone: 979-326-8965Message: Ring back to him about the order they placed last Friday. They have to make some changes to the order. It’s urgent.Taken by: RoyPart IV Viewing & SpeakingVideo 1 Leaving a messageScript:Receptionist: Hello, International Sales.Mr. Schulz: Hello, this is Mr. Schulz here, calling from England.Receptionist: Yes, Mr. Schulz, who do you want to speak to ?Mr. Schulz: I’d like to speak to Mr. Matthews.Receptionist: Fine. Hold the line, please. I’m connecting you now.(connected)Miss Perez: Hello. Mr. Matthew’s office. Who’s calling please?Mr. Schulz: This is Mr. Schulz calling from England. Can I have a word with Mr. Matthews?Miss Pere z: I’m afraid Mr. Matthews isn’t available. He’s gone to Hong Kong on business for a few days.Mr. Schulz: When do you expect him back?Miss Perez: He’ll be back on Friday afternoon. Is it urgent?Mr. Schulz: Yes.Miss Perez: Can I take a message for him?Mr. Schulz: Yes, please. Will you tell him that we’ve just received your sample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it?Miss Perez: Sure. It’s very kind of you to say so. Can we expect an order from you?Mr. Schulz: That’s why I’m making the call. Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Miss Perez: OK, Mr. Schulz. Anything else?Mr. Schulz: One more thing. Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company that early this Saturday because of the rail strike. It’ll probably be afternoon before I arrive.Miss Perez: No problem, I’ll give him the message.Mr. Schulz: Thanks.Miss Perez: You’re welcome. Goodbye.Key:1. F F T T F2.Message 1) Will you tell him that we’ve just received your sample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it?Message 2) Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Message 3) Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company early on Saturday because of the rail strike. I probably won’t arrive until that afternoon.Video 2 You are hard to get hold of!Script:First attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon, this is DNN. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: Good afternoon. I’d like to speak to Mr. Miller, please. Receptionist: Mr. Miller? Hold on, please. I’ll connect you.(connected)Leo Miller: Mr. Miller speaki ng. Who’s calling please?Ms. Mandel: This is Ms. Mandel from BCM. Is this Henry Miller?Leo Miller: What? Henry Miller? No, this is Leo Miller, in the Sales Department. Henry Miller is in the Customer Relations Office. I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong extension.Ms. Mandel: Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?Leo Miller: Sorry, I haven’t got a directory on hand now. Would you mind calling the switchboard again? I’m sorry not to be of more help.Ms. Mandel: Oh, Ok. It doesn’t matter. I’ll call to the receptionist. Thank you, anyway.Second attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: Good afternoon. This is Ms. Mandel again. I’m afraid you gave me the wrong extension just now. I want to speak to Henry Miller, not Leo Miller. Receptionist: Oh, there are two Mr. Miller in our company. I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.Ms. Mandel: OK. I’m holding.(Phone rings. Nobody answers the phone. Ms. Mandel hangs up the phone.)Third attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller. No one is answering his line. I really need to talk to Mr. Miller as soon as possible. We placed an order with you last week, but we have so far heard nothing about it. It’s a rush order, and we need it urgently. Can you help?Receptionist: Of course. I’ll go and find him and ask him to ring you immediately. There may be a problem with his line.Ms. Mandel: OK, thank you so much.Fourth attempt(Mr. Miller is in his office. The phone line is connected.)Ms. Mandel: Hello, Mr. Miller, this is Ms. Mandel. Thank you for ringing back. You are hard to get hold of!He nry Miller: Oh, I’m terribly sorry for the trouble. I was in a meeting and I left my cellphone in my office.Ms. Mandel: Oh, OK. Mr. Miller, I’m calling you about…Key:1.First attempt1) A 2)CSecond attempt3) CThird attempt4) C5) BFourth attempt6) C2.1) When Ms. Mandel asked for Mr. Miller, the receptionist replied,“Hold on, please. I’ll connect you.”2) When Leo Miller found out that he was not the one Ms. Mandel asked for, he said, “I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong extension.”3) When Ms. Mandel was told she dialed the wrong number, she said,“Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?”4) When the receptionist realized she had given the wrong extension, she said,“I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.”5) When Ms. Mandel phoned the receptionist the third time, she explained,“It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller… Can you help?”6) When Ms. Mandel said it was hard to get hold of him, Henry Miller replied,。
扩展商务英语视听说1_8单元答案解析
Unit 1Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 1Q1.I am graduating in June from ABC University and my major is hotel management. I am an outgoing, energetic person. I enjoy teamwork very much. As part of my degree program, I needed to finish different projects with my teammates. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and a very positive attitude. My career aspiration is to become a successful hotelier. During my internship at the Grand Hyatt, I worked as a receptionist. My duties included offering friendly and efficient check-in and check-out service to guests, answering phone calls, taking and passing on messages to guests, I find that if I can make the guests happy, I will be very happy, too. Q2.I received honors in several school-wide English and computer contests. I enjoy working with people from different backgrounds. I am good at communicating, organizing andcoordinating. If something blocks my path, I will look for a solution. I never give up easily.Sometimes I receive comments that I need to improve in the area of filing. I am now trying to improve by learning from others.Q3.Interest and career development are two of my criteria in choosing a job. Interest is the best motivation. I love the hotel business, so I will definitely devote myself to it. Moreover, high job satisfaction can be attained when the job is what I am interested in.Career development is very important for me when choosing a job. From what I know, Shangri-La provides equal career advancement for all staff. The job rotation plan and individually tailored training program are really exciting and helpful for young people like me.Task 2Is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.Avoid asking interviewer personal questions or making personal comments.Could you tell me how much the new job pays?The interviewer might infer from these questions that you are only interested in your own needs and not those of their company. Wait until the employer raises these subjects to discuss them.What about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?How much time will it take for me to be promoted here?But in which cities do you have your branches? And where is your company based?It is also unwise to ask about things you should have already known. You are only telling the interviewer that you haven't done your homework.Part II Language FocusName: Cai NingPersonality: serious-minded; calm; humorous; easy-going Strengths: the ability to work with all types of people Weakness: perfectionist; impatientWork experience: six years’ financial industry experiencewith several companies; two years’ experience in aninvestment bankQualification: graduated from Peking University in 2001majoring in accounting; fluent English; bookkeeping andaccounting proficiency in English.Reasons for leaving last job: want to find a job that ischallenging.Questions about the job: Would I be able to work abroad inone of your overseas branches?Part III Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1Reasons for joining the company It is one of the leading international consultant corporations which came to China after Chinaentered WTO.Working in this company would give him the best chance to use what he has learned atuniversity.Relevant work experienceHe was involved in a factory restoration in Nanjing. Questions Are there any opportunities for Chinese employeesto be transferred to the head office in New York orother branch offices around the world?Result of the interview C hen Bo will be notified of the final decision byFriday.Video 21. F T F F T2. 1) Sales Manager2) Five3) Brand Manager4) biscuits5) Business Administration6) oral EnglishIV Case AnalysisHint:She is not likely to get the job because she did poorly in thejob interview.Things went wrong:1. Use filler words (“you know”) too many times.2. Bad-mouth former employer.3. Inappropriate answers to interviewer’s questions, eg, “I would rather like to establish my own company”4. Ask inappropriate questions, eg. “Can I take time off for vacation?”5. Self-conceit—“I have no weakness”.6. Too much emphasis on travel.Scripts Unit 2Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 11) I haven’t seen you for years.2) What do you do now?3) I’m in the Research and Development Department.4) I knew you’d do something very challenging and creative.5) I sometimes stay in the office after work to deal with unfinished tasks.6) I am still the accountant of that cosmetics company. Task 21) personnel management2) developing markets3) planning4) execution5) sales targets6) team performance7) customer base8)customer satisfaction9)selecting, developing and managing10)cost-effective11)on time12)of good quality13) human and material resources14)training needs15)continuous improvementPart II Viewing and SpeakingVideo 11.Caroline Clinton: financial accountsLucy White: data processingAda Balck: management accounts2. Administration; Marketing; Engineering; ProjectPreparation; AccountingVideo 21. self-employed entrepreneur, buyer, Line Supervisor,Advertising Executive, Public Relations Manager2.Names Likes DislikesJerome making a lot more money; having lots of independence in doing things feeling tired sometimesRobin having been to a lot of places too much traveling; having very little time tospend with his familyColin good salary and benefits n oisy work environment; seldom having theopportunity to go outFrank new challenges; a lot of experienceJanet meeting a lot of new & interesting people often having dinner parties in the evening; having little time with her family and babyUnit 3Part I Warm-up1) ensure smooth business communication2) the purpose of your call3) all the documents you’ll need4) schedule a specific time5) all distractions.6) confirm that you have understood each point.7) interruptions.8) strong accent.9) you sound polite and agreeable.10) the optional choice method,11) lengthy calls.12) smile while you are talking.Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1F F T T F T F FTask 2 Leaving a messageMessage NoteTo: Louise PaulsonFrom: Paul JacksonPhone: 979-326-8965Message: Ring back to him about the order theyplaced last Friday. They have to make somechanges to the order. It’s urgent.Taken by: RoyPart III Viewing & SpeakingVideo 11. F F T T F2. Message 1) Will you tell him that we’ve just receivedyour sample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it?Message 2) Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Message 3) Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company early on Saturday because of the rail strike. I probably won’t arrive until thatafternoon.Video 21.1) A 2)C 3) C 4) C 5) B 6) C2.1) “Hold on, please. I’ll connect you.”2) “I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong extension.”3) “Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?”4) “I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.”5) “It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller… Can you help?”6) “Oh, I’m terribly sorry for the trouble.”Unit4Task 11Formal*Good afternoon, I’d like to call the meeting to order.* First of all, let’s discuss…2Informal*OK, everyone is here…*So, why don’t we start with…3Informal* Right, you know why we are here.* Maybe we should do it like this…4Formal*Welcome to BCG, and to what I am sure will be the beginning of a major new alliance.* Today our purpose is to…5Informal*Right, let’s get down to business…* I suggest we deal with that…6Formal*Well, gentleman, it’s a pleasure to be here today…*I’d like to start with…Task 21) Arrive at the meeting ahead of schedule.2) Consider using a tape recorder.3) Use a consistent format.4) Follow the agenda.5) Be concise.6) List specific outcomes.7) After the meeting, write a meeting report from your notes.Part II Viewing & SpeakingVideo 1F F F T FVideo 21) To figure out the reason for the sales drop and the actions to be taken.2) The salespeople are not very motivated.3) No, because the sales quotas are pretty high.4) He proposes to lower the quotas.Unit 5Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 1C B B C ATask 21)daily routine in the office2)whether the visitor has an appointment or not3)greet the visitor4)the visitor’s name, title and position5)apologize and make some suggestions6)express regret and explain why7)date, time, name and the firm the visitor works for.8)considerate and warm9)keep the visitor fully informed of the situation.Part II Viewing and SpeakingVideo 11) George is travelling on business.2)He will stay for about a week.3)He has been invited to attend the trade fair by his business associates.4) His laptop computer is in the bag. It’s duty-free.5) No, good for personal use rather than commercial use are not subject to duty, and they are within the limit.Video 21.F2. T3.F4.F5.F6.F7.T8.F9.T 10.FUnit 6Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 11. we are hiring for2. business software and consulting services3. 4,0004. large corporations5. 90 million dollars6. pretty fast7. 298. a large project for a bankTask 2Company Profile1) Monica Li2) Manager of the PR Department of Oracle China3) enterprise software company in the world the first4) global software giant in China5) 19776) California7) 42,0008) 11 billion dollars9) 1989; set up Beijing Oracle Software Systems Co.Ltd in10) 1991.11) Chengdu.12) education and support services.Part II Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1B A D E CVideo 2The things that Joan Copper does badly1.She doesn`t consider the audience2.She doesn`t have clear objectives3.Her presentation isn`t well-prepared4.There isn`t a clear structure (beginning, body, end)5.she doesn`t speak clearly6.she doesn`t speak at the right speed7.she doesn`t maintain eye contact with the audience8.she doesn`t appear confident and positive9.the visual aids aren`t clear and helpful10.she doesn`t use the equipment professionallyUnit 7Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 1120CM 130CM43KG 54KG 6KM/H1.smaller2.people-friendly3.arm movement4.heavier5.its controller6.at will7.total control8.turnTask 2Small and elegantEasy to set up: all you need is a touch-tone phone ;as easy to use as making a normal telephone callFull-color motion video; adjustable picture setting; good audio quality; preview mode; privacy modeOn a special offerPart II Viewing and SpeakingTask 11.Price2.discount3.after-sales service 3.money-back guarantee4.delivery5.warrantyTask 21.$22002.three years3.224.205.free for threeyears,$150/year after three years 6.within three weeks7.within 24 hoursUnit 8Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 11.remained flat2.went up3.rose reached a peak4.up down droppedTask 2The growth trend more than 37% the persistent high price RMB48 million accounted for 40.6% domestic routes RMB16869 millionPart III Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1Task1.increased significantly2.opened3.dropped by 50%4.continues to rise5.grows fast6.developedVideo 2Task 1A B D F GTask 21.annual turnover2.profit3.total output of washing machines4.market share of refrigerators。
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Scripts Unit 1Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 FAQs in job interviewComments on the three questions:Point for Q 1: Tell me something about yourself.Sample answers:Q1.I am graduating in June,2015 from Guangdong University of Finance and my major is financial secretary. I am an outgoing, energetic person. I enjoy teamwork very much. As part of my degree program, I needed to communicate with different peopel. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and a very positive attitude. My career aspiration is to become a successful secretary. During my internship at one company, I worked as a secretary. My duties included offering friendly and efficientschedule to my boss, answering phone calls, taking and passing on messages to my boss.Q2.I received honors in several Financial management and computer contests. I am good at communicating, organizing and coordinating. I like to get along well with people from different backgrounds.If something blocks my path, I will look for a solution. I never give up easily.Sometimes I receive comments that I need to improve in the area of filing.I am now trying to improve by learning from others.Q3.Interest and career development are two of my criteria in choosing a job. Interest is the best motivation. I love to be a secretary, so I will definitely devote myself to it. Moreover, high job satisfaction can be attained when the job is what I am interested in.Career development is very important for me when choosing a job. From what I know, Shangri-La provides equal career advancement for all staff. The job rotation plan and individually tailored training program are really exciting and helpful for young people like me.Task 2 Inappropriate questions in job interviewScript:M: Come in, please.W: Good morning, sir. I’m Karen Yang.M: Good morning, Miss Yang. I’m Kevin Carter, the Administration Manager. Take a seat, please.W: Oh, is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.M: Thank you. Ah… Miss Yang, I’ve gone through your resume. I’d like to ask you some quest ions now, if you don’t mind.W: Of course not. please go ahead.M: Well, can you tell me why you would like to work as a medical representative with us?W: I really like this kind of work, and having been a doctor for threeyears, I want to apply for this position for a change.M: Don’t you think it’s a pity for you to leave your present job? W: To some extent, it is. I have learned a lot in the hospital. But I would like to try a different kind of life. By the way, could you tell me how much the new job pays?M: Sure. There is a five-month probationary试用的 period and you can only get RMB2,000 for each month. After that, we’ll determine your salary according to your performance.W: Oh, I see. Then, what about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?M: Every employee in our company enjoys life insurance人寿保险 and unemployment insurance. In addition, they enjoy two-week paid holidays. W: That sounds fine. How much time will it take for me to be promoted here? M: I’m not sure. It depends on your ability and performance. Maybe we’ll send you to one of our branches, if you like.W: No problem. I hate staying at one place all the time. But in which cities do you have your branches? And, where is your company based (把总部设在…)?M: Our company is based in New York, with branches in many cities, such as Philadelphia, Beijing and London.…Key:Is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.Avoid asking interviewer personal questions or making personal comments. Could you tell me how much the new job pays?The interviewer might infer from these questions that you are only interested in your own needs and not those of their company. Wait until the employer raises these subjects to discuss them.What about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?How much time will it take for me to be promoted here?But in which cities do you have your branches? And where is your company based?It is also unwise to ask about things you should have already known. You are only telling the interviewer that you haven't done your homework. Part III Language FocusKey:o Name: Cai Ningo Personality: serious-minded认真的; calm; humorous; easy-goingo Strengths: the ability to work with all types of peopleo Weakness: perfectionist; impatiento Work experience: six years’ financial industry experience with several companies; two years’ e xperience in an investment banko Qualification: graduated from Peking University in 2001 majoring in accounting; fluent English; bookkeeping记账 and accounting proficiencyin English.o Reasons for leaving last job: want to find a job that is challenging. o Questions about the job: Would I be able to work abroad in one of your overseas branches?Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Applying for the position of financial consultantScript:Chen: Good morning, Ms Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Good morning, sit down, please.Chen: Thank you!Ms. Mandel: You are Chen Bo, aren’t you? I’m Cathy Mandel, Director of the HR Department.Chen: Yes, I’m Chen Bo. Nice to meet you, Ms. Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Nice to meet you, too. I’ve gone through your resume and would like to know more about you.Chen: Thank you for your interest in me.Ms. Mandel: To start with, would you like to tell me a bit about yourself? Chen: Sure. I’m a senior student at GDUF. I expect to graduate this summer. My major is international finance.Ms. Mandel: So why did you choose our company?Chen: As far as I know, your company is one of several leading international consultant corporations which came to China after Chinaentered WTO. I think working here would give me the best chance to use what I’ve learned at university.Ms. Mandel: As a major in international finance, what do you think you can do in consultancy?Chen: Well, I know how to tackle problems. For example, I know I must first analyze the problem and work out the major cause. Then I will be able to search for ways to solve it from available data.Ms. Mandel: Sometimes data is not enough. Have you got any relevant experience in this field?Chen: Last year, during the probationary period, I was involved in the restoration of a factory in Nanjing, I really learned a lot from the experience, especially how to access评估people’s strengths and abilities.Ms. Mandel: Can you cope with hard work under pressure and in a tough environment?Chen: No problem, I don’t care about pressure or the environment as lo ng as I enjoy the work.Ms. Mandel: Good. Now, do you have any questions to ask?Chen: Yes, I’ve got one. Are there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred to the head office in New York or other branch offices around the world?Ms. Mandel: Um, probably. I think you are likely to be sent to work inan overseas branch to get experience later on once you’ve proved your worth.Chen: Oh, great. If I’m accepted, I will do my best for the company. Ms. Mandel: I wish you luck! We’ll notify you of our final decision by Friday.Chen: Thank you! Ms. Mandel. Good-bye.Ms. Mandel: Goodbye.Key:Reasons for joining the companyIt is one of the leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO.Working in this company would give him the best chance to use what he has learned at university.Relevant work experienceHe was involved in a factory restoration in Nanjing.QuestionsAre there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred to the head office in New York or other branch offices around the world? Result of the interviewChen Bo will be notified of the final decision by Friday.Video 2 Applying for the position of Sales ManagerScript:Wang: May I come in?Mr. White: Yes, please do.Wang: Good mo rning, sir. My name is Merry Wang. I’ve come for an interview, as requested.Mr. White: Nice to meet you, Miss Wang. I am Harry White, Director of the HR Department. I was expecting you. Please, take a seat.Wang: Thank you.Mr. White: Well, Miss Wang, you are applying for the position of Sales Manager, right? How did you know about our company?Wang: I got to know your company from your TV commercials. They are elaborately designed and produced, and leave me deep impression. And in the summers of 1997 and 1998 I worked as a salesgirl for your company in Guangzhou.Mr. White: Really? That’s good. Then you must know something about our company?Wang: Yes, a little. Your company is very famous. Your cosmetics and skincare products are very popular with women all over the world.Mr. White: Huh, that’s right. Miss Wang, can you tell me which university you attended?Wang: Sun Yat-sen.Mr. White: And what degree have you got?Wang: I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration.Mr. White: How is your English? You know, some staff members in our company are Americans, so conversational English is very important.Wang: I passed TEM 8 at college, and I am good at oral English. I think I can communicate with Americans quite well.Mr. White: Good. I know you are now with United Butter. What is your chief responsibility there?Wang: I’ve worked there for five years, since I graduated from college. Two years ago, I was appointed Brand Manager—responsible for the Panda line of biscuits.Mr. White: Why do you want to change your job?Wang: I want to change my work environment, seek new challenges and broaden my experience. That’s why I want to move into sales.Mr. White: What do you think is the most important qualification for a salesperson?Wang: I think it’s self-confidence and quality products.Mr. White: I agree with you. What salary would you expect to get here? Wang: Well, I would leave it to you to decide after you consider my abilities. My current annual income in United Butter is 150 thousand. But, er, … coul d you tell me a little more about what the job entails? Mr. White: You would be in charge of all the sales activities, for all hair products in northeast China. This would involve market analysis, client service and development, sales promotion, and regular customersatisfaction surveys. You’d report directly to the Regional Sales Director. Do you have any other questions?Wang: Yes, only one. When can I get your decision?Mr. White: I need to discuss with other board members. We’ll notify you of our decisi on as soon as possible. But … to be honest, you seem to be a good candidate with the right kind of experience and personality. You’re high on my list.Wang: That’s good! Thank you, Mr. White. I look forward to hearing from you. Goodbye.Mr. White: Goodbye.Key:o 1. F T F F To 2. 1) Sales Manager2) Five3) Brand Manager4) biscuits5) Business Administration6) oral EnglishScripts Unit 2Script:Sherry: Daniel, it’s you! I haven’t seen you for years. How are youdoing?Daniel: Very well, thank you. And you, Shelly?Sherry: Not too bad. I heard you’ve got a new job. So, what do you do now?Daniel: I am an engineer in a large international car corporation now. Sherry: Oh, that’s nice! Which department are you in?Daniel: I’m in the Research and Development Department.Sherry: That sounds great!Daniel: Yes, it’s really a very exciting and rewarding job. At the moment, we are designing a new type of car.Sherry: Oh, really? You’ve always been clever, Dan iel. I knew you’d do something very challenging and creative. Do you need to work overtime? Daniel: Not really, I just work regular hours most of the time. But on Friday nights, I sometimes stay in the office after work to deal with unfinished tasks.Sherry: Well, Daniel, you must come and see me sometime and tell me all about it over a cup of tea.Daniel: I certainly will. What about you, Sherry? How is your job? Sherry: I am still the accountant of that cosmetics company…Task 2 Describing jobsScript:v Jack: Hi, I’m Jack. I’m the manager of the Research & DevelopmentDepartment. I’ve been in this position for three years. I have to manage all aspects of the product development process, including resource allocation , budget requirements and personnel management. I have to work with marketing teams to analyze the needs of the developing markets and direct our work accordingly. I’m responsible for creating and managing the R&D teams and for the overall planning, execution , and success of the projects.v Janet: I’m Janet, Sales Manager of R&T Company. Since I was promoted to the position of manager four years ago, I’ve been engaged in various responsibilities. My responsibilities include: developing sales strategies; achieving sales targets; recruiting and training sales staff; supervising and motivating team performance; expanding the customer base and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.v Stanley: Hi, I’m Stanley. As the manager of the Production Department, I’m responsible for selecting, developing and managing a highly competent and motivated staff of employees; ensuring that production is cost-effective and the products are produced on time and of good quality. Moreover, I have to work out the human and material resources needed. I’m also responsible for identifying the training needs of our staff and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement in all aspects of manufacturing.Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Introducing titles and responsibilitiesScript:President: Good afternoon, everyone! This is Robin Copperfield, the new vice president of our company. He will be in charge of the accounting work. Let’s give him a warm welcome!Robin: Thank you!President: Mr. Copperfield is an expert in the field of accounting. So, it is a ple asure for us to have him here. Now, Mr. Copperfield, I’d like to introduce the vice presidents and managers to you.Robin: It’s OK, thank you!President: This is May Bates, Vice President in charge of the Administration Department and the Neighborhood Service Department. Robin: Nice to meet you, Ms. Bates.Ms. Bates: Nice to meet you, Mr. Copperfield.President: And this is Dennis Hayes. Vice President in charge of the Marketing Department and the Sales Department.Dennis Hayes: How do you do, Mr. Copperfield? Glad to meet you. Robin: Glad to meet you, Mr. Hayes.President: And this is…oh, where is Andrew Jefferson?Robin: Mr. Jefferson? I’ve met him before. I heard he is one of the secrets of this company’s success. Everyone was raving about what a great job he’s done in …President: Uh… speak of the devil… Mr. Jefferson has just arrived. Mr. Jefferson: Hi, Mr. Copperfield, good to see you again.Robin: Good to see you, Mr. Jefferson.Mr. Jefferson: Sorry, I’m late. I was talking to a client.Robin: Oh, t hat’s OK. How many departments are you in charge of, Mr. Jefferson?Mr. Jefferson: Four: Research & Development, Engineering, Contract Budgets, and Project Preparation.Robin: No wonder you’re so busy.President: Mr. Copperfield, there are three managers who report directly to you, and they are all ladies. So, ladies, can you introduce yourselves? Ada Black: I’m Ada Black, responsible for management accounts. Caroline Clinton: I’m Caroline Clinton, responsible for financial accounts.Lucy White: I’m Lucy White, responsible for data processing.Robin: Oh, good. Nice to meet you all, ladies.Key:1. Caroline Clinton: financial accountsLucy White: data processingAda Balck: management accounts2. Administration; Marketing; Engineering; Project Preparation; Accounting3.1)administration:rear service of the company,coordinating the staff to exercise2)neighborhood service:working out plans for preserving&improving the physicl,social&economic health of neighbor.3)marketing:establishing marketing strategies to4)research&development:providing advice on available research5)engineering:manage&controlling project quality,schedule &costs6)contract budgets:lead the preparation,development &management of the operationalVideo 2 Do you like your job?Script:Robin: What’s your job now, Jerome? Do you still work for that wholly funded American company?Jerome: No, I left it three years ago. I have my own business now. Frank: Gee, that’s great! How do you feel as a self-employed entrepreneur ?Jerome: I feel good. I can make a lot more money than before and I have a lot of independence in doing things. But, sometimes I ge[t] tired. As you know, it’s not very easy to run a business on your own. What about you, Frank? What are you doing now?Frank: I’ve worked for several companies.After graduation, I wen[t] to a priva[te] company. Then a year later, I changed to a Sino-Japanese[‘sainəu,dʒæpə’ni:z] joint-venture enterprise and worked as a sales assistant. Two years later, I moved on to a computer company and worked in export sales. And now, I’m an advertising executive.Colin: Oh, you are a real job-hopper. Why have you changed jobs so often? Frank: I’m always interested in new challenges. I know changing jobs frequently can be a waste of a company’s human resources, but I’m gainin g a lot of experience! How is your job, Colin?Colin: I’ve been working for the PMC Textile Plant since I graduated. Two years ago, I was promoted to Line Supervisor.Frank: Do you like your job?Colin: The salary and benefits are Ok, but I don’t like the work environment. You know, the workshops are very noisy sometimes. Also, I don’t often get an opportunity to go anywhere. I hate staying in the same place all the time. You often travel on business, right, Robin? Robin: Yes. As a buyer, I mus[t] travel to purchase stock. I’ve been to a lot of places.Colin: Maybe I should think about becoming a buyer…Robin: Mm…, everything has two sides. I get fed up with traveling. Nowadays, I wan[t] to spend more time with my family.Janet: Hi, guys, may I join you?Everybody: Sure. Have a seat.Janet: You enjoy getting together, don’t you?What are you talking about?Robin: Jobs. What kind of job do you have, Janet?Janet: I’m the Public Relations Manager in a holding company.Colin: Do you enjoy it?Janet: Yes. What I like about it is that I can meet a lot of new and interesting people.Robin: How about your working hours?Janet: That’s the trouble. I usually have to work overtime because I often have dinner parties in the evening. I don’t get enough time with my family and baby.Key:1. self-employed entrepreneur, buyer, Line Supervisor, Advertising Executive, Public Relations Manager2. Names like dislikeJeromemaking a lot more money; having lots of independence in doing things feeling tired sometimesRobinhaving been to a lot of placestoo much traveling; having very little time tospend with his familyColingood salary and benefitsnoisy work environment; seldom having theopportunity to go outFranknew challenges; a lot of experienceJanetmeeting a lot of new & interesting peopleoften having dinner parties in the evening; having little time with her family and babyScripts Unit 3Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 Making a callScript:Office Assistant: Good morning. Luck Promotions. May I help you? Mike: Hello, this is Mike Twist from Smooth Communication. Could I speak to Steve Turner, please?Office Assistant: Just a moment, please.Steve: Hi, Mike. It’s nice to hear from you. How’s the English weather? Mike: It’s pretty good for this time of year. What’s it like in New York? Steve: Not good, I’m afraid.Mike: That’s a pity! I’m planning to come by next week.Steve: Really? Well, you’ll come by and see us while you’re here, I hope. Mike: That’s what I’m phoning about. I’ve got a meeting w ith a customer in Boston on Thursday next week. I was hoping we could arrange to meet up either before or after that.Steve: Great. That would give me a chance to show you that convention center.Mike: That’s what I was thinking.Steve: You said you have t o be in Boston on Thursday? That’s the 7th? Mike: That’s right. I could stop over in New York on the way—that would be Wednesday. Would that be possible?Steve: Ah, I’m afraid I won’t be in the office on Wednesday.Mike: Er, well, the other possibility would be to arrange it after I leave Boston.Steve: When do you plan to leave Boston?Mike: Either Thursday afternoon or Friday morning, but I would like to catch a flight back to London on Friday evening.Steve: Ok. Well, it would be best for us if you could fly in on Friday morning. I will pick you up at the airport, and then I could show you the convention center. If there’s time, you could come back to the office and we’ll run through any of the details that still haven’t been finalized.Mike: That sounds good. Just as long as I can get back to the airport for my evening flight.Steve: No problem. Look, why don’t you fax me your information once you’ve confirmed your flight? Then we’ll get back to you with an itinerary for the day—that’s Friday the 8th, rig ht?Mike: That’s right. Good. Well, I’ll do that and I look forward to seeing you next week.Key:F F T T F T F FTask 2 Leaving a messageScript:Operator: Hello, ABC Co. Ltd. How can I help you?Paul: This is Paul Jackson of Grand Company. Can I have extension 3421? Operator: Certainly, hold on a minute and I’ll put you through.Roy: Louise Paulson’s office. This is Roy speaking.Paul: This is Paul Jackson calling. Is Louise in?Roy: I’m sorry. She’s out at the moment.Paul: When will she be back?Roy: I’m afraid she won’t be back soon. Can I take a message?Paul: Yes, could you ask her to call me at 979-326-8965. I need to talk to her about the order we placed last Friday. I’m afraid we have to make some changes to the order. Tell her it’s urgent.Roy: Could you repeat the number please?Paul: Yes, it’s 979-326-8965 and this is Paul Jackson.Roy: Could you spell it?Paul: P-A-U-L, Paul, J-A-C-K-S-O-N, Jackson. Paul Jackson.Roy: Thank you, Mr. Jackson. I’ll make sure Louise gets this as soon as possible.Paul: Thanks, bye.Roy: Bye.Key:Message NoteTo: Louise PaulsonFrom: Paul JacksonPhone: 979-326-8965Message: Ring back to him about the order they placed last Friday. They have to make some changes to the order. It’s urgent.Taken by: RoyPart IV Viewing & SpeakingVideo 1 Leaving a messageScript:Receptionist: Hello, International Sales.Mr. Schulz: Hello, this is Mr. Schulz here, calling from England. Receptionist: Yes, Mr. Schulz, who do you want to speak to ?Mr. Schulz: I’d like to speak to Mr. Matthews.Receptionist: Fine. Hold the line, please. I’m connecting you now. (connected)Miss Perez: Hello. Mr. Matthew’s office. Who’s calling please?Mr. Schulz: This is Mr. Schulz calling from England. Can I have a word with Mr. Matthews?Miss Pere z: I’m afraid Mr. Matthews isn’t available. He’s gone to Hong Kong on business for a few days.Mr. Schulz: When do you expect him back?Miss Perez: He’ll be back on Friday afternoon. Is it urgent?Mr. Schulz: Yes.Miss Perez: Can I take a message for him?Mr. Schulz: Yes, please. Will you tell him that we’ve just received your sample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it? Miss Perez: Sure. It’s very kind of you to say so. Can we expect an order from you?Mr. Schulz: That’s why I’m mak ing the call. Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Miss Perez: OK, Mr. Schulz. Anything else?Mr. Schulz: One more thing. Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company that early this Saturday because of the railstrike. It’ll probably be afternoon before I arrive.Miss Perez: No problem, I’ll give him the message.Mr. Schulz: Thanks.Miss Perez: You’re welcome. Goodbye.Key:1. F F T T F2.Message 1) Will you tell him that we’ve just received your sample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it?Message 2) Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Message 3) Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company early on Saturday because of the rail strike. I probably won’t arrive until that afternoon.Video 2 You are hard to get hold of!Script:First attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon, this is DNN. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: Good afternoon. I’d like to speak to Mr. Miller, please. Receptionist: Mr. Miller? Hold on, please. I’ll connect you. (connected)Leo Miller: Mr. Miller speaki ng. Who’s calling please?Ms. Mandel: This is Ms. Mandel from BCM. Is this Henry Miller?Leo Miller: What? Henry Miller? No, this is Leo Miller, in the Sales Department. Henry Miller is in the Customer Relations Office. I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong e xtension.Ms. Mandel: Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?Leo Miller: Sorry, I haven’t got a directory on hand now. Would you mind calling the switchboard again? I’m sorry not to be of more help.Ms. Mandel: Oh, Ok. It doesn’t matter. I’ll call to the receptionist. Thank you, anyway.Second attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: Good afternoon. This is Ms. Mandel again. I’m afraid you gave me the wrong extension just now. I want to speak to Henry Miller, not Leo Miller.Receptionist: Oh, there are two Mr. Miller in our company. I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.Ms. Mandel: OK. I’m holding.(Phone rings. Nobody answers the phone. Ms. Mandel hangs up the phone.) Third attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller. No one is answering his line. I really need to talk to Mr. Miller as soon as possible. We placed an order with you last week, but we have so far heard nothing about it. It’s a rush order, and we need it urgently. Can you help?Receptionist: Of course. I’ll go and find him and ask him to ring you immediately. There may be a problem with his line.Ms. Mandel: OK, thank you so much.Fourth attempt(Mr. Miller is in his office. The phone line is connected.)Ms. Mandel: Hello, Mr. Miller, this is Ms. Mandel. Thank you for ringing back. You are hard to get hold of!He nry Miller: Oh, I’m terribly sorry for the trouble. I was in a meeting and I left my cellphone in my office.Ms. Mandel: Oh, OK. Mr. Miller, I’m calling you about…Key:1.First attempt1) A 2)CSecond attempt3) CThird attempt4) C5) BFourth attempt6) C2.1) When Ms. Mandel asked for Mr. Miller, the receptionist replied, “Hold on, please. I’ll connect you.”2) When Leo Miller found out that he was not the one Ms. Mandel asked for, he said,“I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong extension.”3) When Ms. Mandel was told she dialed the wrong number, she said, “Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?”4) When the receptionist realized she had given the wrong extension, she said,“I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.”5) When Ms. Mandel phoned the receptionist the third time, she explained, “It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller… Can you help?”6) When Ms. Mandel said it was hard to get hold of him, Henry Miller。
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Scripts Unit 1Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 FAQs in job interviewComments on the three questions:Point for Q 1: Tell me something about yourself.Sample answers:Q1.I am graduating in June,2015 from Guangdong University of Finance and my major is financial secretary. I am an outgoing, energetic person. I enjoy teamwork very much. As part of my degree program, I needed to communicate with different peopel. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and a very positive attitude. My career aspiration is to become a successful secretary. During my internship at one company, I worked as a secretary. My duties included offering friendly and efficientschedule to my boss, answering phone calls, taking and passing on messages to my boss.Q2.I received honors in several Financial management and computer contests. I am good at communicating, organizing and coordinating. I like to get along well with people from different backgrounds.If something blocks my path, I will look for a solution. I never give up easily.Sometimes I receive comments that I need to improve in the area of filing.I am now trying to improve by learning from others.Q3.Interest and career development are two of my criteria in choosing a job. Interest is the best motivation. I love to be a secretary, so I will definitely devote myself to it. Moreover, high job satisfaction can be attained when the job is what I am interested in.Career development is very important for me when choosing a job. From what I know, Shangri-La provides equal career advancement for all staff. The job rotation plan and individually tailored training program are really exciting and helpful for young people like me.Task 2 Inappropriate questions in job interviewScript:M: Come in, please.W: Good morning, sir. I’m Karen Yang.M: Good morning, Miss Yang. I’m Kevin Carter, the Administration Manager. Take a seat, please.W: Oh, is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.M: Thank you. Ah… Miss Yang, I’ve gone through your resume. I’d like to ask you some questions now, if you don’t mind.W: Of course not. please go ahead.M: Well, can you tell me why you would like to work as a medical representative with us?W: I really like this kind of work, and having been a doctor for three years, I want to apply for this position for a change.M: Don’t you think it’s a pity for you to leave your present job? W: To some extent, it is. I have learned a lot in the hospital. But I would like to try a different kind of life. By the way, could you tell me how much the new job pays?M: Sure. There is a five-month probationary试用的 period and you can only get RMB2,000 for each month. After that, we’ll determine your salary according to your performance.W: Oh, I see. Then, what about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?M: Every employee in our company enjoys life insurance人寿保险 and unemployment insurance. In addition, they enjoy two-week paid holidays. W: That sounds fine. How much time will it take for me to be promoted here? M: I’m not sure. It depends on your ability and performance. Maybe we’ll send you to one of our branches, if you like.W: No problem. I hate staying at one place all the time. But in which cities do you have your branches? And, where is your company based (把总部设在…)?M: Our company is based in New York, with branches in many cities, such as Philadelphia, Beijing and London.…Key:Is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.Avoid asking interviewer personal questions or making personal comments. Could you tell me how much the new job pays?The interviewer might infer from these questions that you are only interested in your own needs and not those of their company. Wait until the employer raises these subjects to discuss them.What about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?How much time will it take for me to be promoted here?But in which cities do you have your branches? And where is your company based?It is also unwise to ask about things you should have already known. You are only telling the interviewer that you haven't done your homework. Part III Language FocusKey:o Name: Cai Ningo Personality: serious-minded认真的; calm; humorous; easy-goingo Strengths: the ability to work with all types of peopleo Weakness: perfectionist; impatiento Work experience: six years’financial industry experience with several companies; two years’ experience in an investment banko Qualification: graduated from Peking University in 2001 majoring inaccounting; fluent English; bookkeeping记账 and accounting proficiency in English.o Reasons for leaving last job: want to find a job that is challenging. o Questions about the job: Would I be able to work abroad in one of your overseas branches?Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Applying for the position of financial consultantScript:Chen: Good morning, Ms Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Good morning, sit down, please.Chen: Thank you!Ms. Mandel: You are Chen Bo, aren’t you? I’m Cathy Mandel, Director of the HR Department.Chen: Yes, I’m Chen Bo. Nice to meet you, Ms. Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Nice to meet you, too. I’ve gone through your resume and would like to know more about you.Chen: Thank you for your interest in me.Ms. Mandel: To start with, would you like to tell me a bit about yourself? Chen: Sure. I’m a senior student at GDUF. I expect to graduate this summer. My major is international finance.Ms. Mandel: So why did you choose our company?Chen: As far as I know, your company is one of several leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO. I think working here would give me the best chance to use what I’ve learned at university.Ms. Mandel: As a major in international finance, what do you think you can do in consultancy?Chen: Well, I know how to tackle problems. For example, I know I must first analyze the problem and work out the major cause. Then I will be able to search for ways to solve it from available data.Ms. Mandel: Sometimes data is not enough. Have you got any relevant experience in this field?Chen: Last year, during the probationary period, I was involved in the restoration of a factory in Nanjing, I really learned a lot from the experience, especially how to access评估people’s strengths and abilities.Ms. Mandel: Can you cope with hard work under pressure and in a tough environment?Chen: No problem, I don’t care about pressure or the environment as long as I enjoy the work.Ms. Mandel: Good. Now, do you have any questions to ask?Chen: Yes, I’ve got one. Are there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred to the head office in New York or other branch offices around the world?Ms. Mandel: Um, probably. I think you are likely to be sent to work in an overseas branch to get experience later on once you’ve proved your worth.Chen: Oh, great. If I’m accepted, I will do my best for the company. Ms. Mandel: I wish you luck! We’ll notify you of our final decision by Friday.Chen: Thank you! Ms. Mandel. Good-bye.Ms. Mandel: Goodbye.Key:Reasons for joining the companyIt is one of the leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO.Working in this company would give him the best chance to use what he has learned at university.Relevant work experienceHe was involved in a factory restoration in Nanjing.QuestionsAre there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred to the head office in New York or other branch offices around the world? Result of the interviewChen Bo will be notified of the final decision by Friday.Video 2 Applying for the position of Sales ManagerScript:Wang: May I come in?Mr. White: Yes, please do.Wang: Good morning, sir. My name is Merry Wang. I’ve come for an interview, as requested.Mr. White: Nice to meet you, Miss Wang. I am Harry White, Director of the HR Department. I was expecting you. Please, take a seat.Wang: Thank you.Mr. White: Well, Miss Wang, you are applying for the position of Sales Manager, right? How did you know about our company?Wang: I got to know your company from your TV commercials. They are elaborately designed and produced, and leave me deep impression. And in the summers of 1997 and 1998 I worked as a salesgirl for your company in Guangzhou.Mr. White: Really? That’s good. Then you must know something about our company?Wang: Yes, a little. Your company is very famous. Your cosmetics and skincare products are very popular with women all over the world. Mr. White: Huh, that’s right. Miss Wang, can you tell me which university you attended?Wang: Sun Yat-sen.Mr. White: And what degree have you got?Wang: I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration.Mr. White: How is your English? You know, some staff members in our company are Americans, so conversational English is very important.Wang: I passed TEM 8 at college, and I am good at oral English. I think I can communicate with Americans quite well.Mr. White: Good. I know you are now with United Butter. What is your chief responsibility there?Wang: I’ve worked there for five years, since I graduated from college. Two years ago, I was appointed Brand Manager—responsible for the Panda line of biscuits.Mr. White: Why do you want to change your job?Wang: I want to change my work environment, seek new challenges and broaden my experience. That’s why I want to move into sales.Mr. White: What do you think is the most important qualification for a salesperson?Wang: I think it’s self-confidence and quality products.Mr. White: I agree with you. What salary would you expect to get here? Wang: Well, I would leave it to you to decide after you consider my abilities. My current annual income in United Butter is 150 thousand. But, er, … could you tell me a little more about what the job entails? Mr. White: You would be in charge of all the sales activities, for all hair products in northeast China. This would involve market analysis, client service and development, sales promotion, and regular customer satisfaction surveys. You’d report directly to the Regional Sales Director. Do you have any other questions?Wang: Yes, only one. When can I get your decision?Mr. White: I need to discuss with other board members. We’ll notify you of our decision as soon as possible. But … to be honest, you seem to be a good candidate with the right kind of experience and personality. You’re high on my list.Wang: That’s good! Thank you, Mr. White. I look forward to hearing from you. Goodbye.Mr. White: Goodbye.Key:o 1. F T F F To 2. 1) Sales Manager2) Five3) Brand Manager4) biscuits5) Business Administration6) oral EnglishScripts Unit 2Script:Sherry: Daniel, it’s you! I haven’t seen you for years. How are you doing? Daniel: Very well, thank you. And you, Shelly?Sherry: Not too bad. I heard you’ve got a new job. So, what do you do now?Daniel: I am an engineer in a large international car corporation now. Sherry: Oh, that’s nice! Which department are you in?Daniel: I’m in the Research and Development Department.Sherry: That sounds great!Daniel: Yes, it’s really a very exciting and rewarding job. At the moment, we are designing a new type of car.Sherry: Oh, really? You’ve always been clever, Daniel. I knew you’d do something very challenging and creative. Do you need to work overtime? Daniel: Not really, I just work regular hours most of the time. But on Friday nights, I sometimes stay in the office after work to deal with unfinished tasks.Sherry: Well, Daniel, you must come and see me sometime and tell me all about it over a cup of tea.Daniel: I certainly will. What about you, Sherry? How is your job? Sherry: I am still the accountant of that cosmetics company…Task 2 Describing jobsScript:v Jack: Hi, I’m Jack. I’m the manager of the Research & Development Department. I’ve been in this position for three years. I have to manage all aspects of the product development process, including resource allocation , budget requirements and personnel management. I have to work with marketing teams to analyze the needs of the developing markets and direct our work accordingly. I’m responsible for creating and managing the R&D teams and for the overall planning, execution , and success of the projects.v Janet: I’m Janet, Sales Manager of R&T Company. Since I was promoted to the position of manager four years ago, I’ve been engaged in various responsibilities. My responsibilities include: developing sales strategies; achieving sales targets; recruiting and training sales staff; supervising and motivating team performance; expanding the customer base and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.v Stanley: Hi, I’m Stanley. As the manager of the Production Department, I’m responsible for selecting, developing and managing a highly competent and motivated staff of employees; ensuring that production is cost-effective and the products are produced on time and of good quality. Moreover, I have to work out the human and material resources needed. I’m also responsible for identifying the training needs of our staff and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement in all aspects of manufacturing.Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Introducing titles and responsibilitiesScript:President: Good afternoon, everyone! This is Robin Copperfield, the new vice president of our company. He will be in charge of the accounting work. Let’s give him a warm welcome!Robin: Thank you!President: Mr. Copperfield is an expert in the field of accounting. So, it is a pleasure for us to have him here. Now, Mr. Copperfield, I’d like to introduce the vice presidents and managers to you.Robin: It’s OK, thank you!President: This is May Bates, Vice President in charge of the Administration Department and the Neighborhood Service Department. Robin: Nice to meet you, Ms. Bates.Ms. Bates: Nice to meet you, Mr. Copperfield.President: And this is Dennis Hayes. Vice President in charge of the Marketing Department and the Sales Department.Dennis Hayes: How do you do, Mr. Copperfield? Glad to meet you. Robin: Glad to meet you, Mr. Hayes.President: And this is…oh, where is Andrew Jefferson?Robin: Mr. Jefferson? I’ve met him before. I heard he is one of the secrets of this company’s success. Everyone was raving about what a great job he’s done in …President: Uh… speak of the devil… Mr. Jefferson has just arrived. Mr. Jefferson: Hi, Mr. Copperfield, good to see you again.Robin: Good to see you, Mr. Jefferson.Mr. Jefferson: Sorry, I’m late. I was talking to a client.Robin: Oh, that’s OK. How many departments are you in charge of, Mr. Jefferson?Mr. Jefferson: Four: Research & Development, Engineering, Contract Budgets, and Project Preparation.Robin: No wonder you’re so busy.President: Mr. Copperfield, there are three managers who report directly to you, and they are all ladies. So, ladies, can you introduce yourselves? Ada Black: I’m Ada Black, responsible for management accounts. Caroline Clinton: I’m Caroline Clinton, responsible for financial accounts.Lucy White: I’m Lucy White, responsible for data processing.Robin: Oh, good. Nice to meet you all, ladies.Key:1. Caroline Clinton: financial accountsLucy White: data processingAda Balck: management accounts2. Administration; Marketing; Engineering; Project Preparation;Accounting3.1)administration:rear service of the company,coordinating the staff to exercise2)neighborhood service:working out plans for preserving&improving the physicl,social&economic health of neighbor.3)marketing:establishing marketing strategies to4)research&development:providing advice on available research5)engineering:manage&controlling project quality,schedule &costs6)contract budgets:lead the preparation,development &management of the operationalVideo 2 Do you like your job?Script:Robin: What’s your job now, Jerome? Do you still work for that wholly funded American company?Jerome: No, I left it three years ago. I have my own business now. Frank: Gee, that’s great! How do you feel as a self-employed entrepreneur ?Jerome: I feel good. I can make a lot more money than before and I have a lot of independence in doing things. But, sometimes I ge[t] tired. As you know, it’s not very easy to run a business on your own. What about you, Frank? What are you doing now?Frank: I’ve worked for several companies. After graduation, I wen[t] to a priva[te] company. Then a year later, I changed to a Sino-Japanese [‘sain əu,dʒæpə’ni:z] joint-venture enterprise and worked as a sales assistant. Two years later, I moved on to a computer company and worked in export sales. And now, I’m an advertising executive.Colin: Oh, you are a real job-hopper. Why have you changed jobs so often? Frank: I’m always interested in new challenges. I know changing jobs frequently can be a waste of a company’s human resources, but I’m gaining a lot of experience! How is your job, Colin?Colin: I’ve been working for the PMC Textile Plant since I graduated. Two years ago, I was promoted to Line Supervisor.Frank: Do you like your job?Colin: The salary and benefits are Ok, but I don’t like the work environment. You know, the workshops are very noisy sometimes. Also, I don’t often get an opportunity to go anywhere. I hate staying in the same place all the time. You often travel on business, right, Robin? Robin: Yes. As a buyer, I mus[t] travel to purchase stock. I’ve been to a lot of places.Colin: Maybe I should think about becoming a buyer…Robin: Mm…, everything has two sides. I get fed up with traveling. Nowadays, I wan[t] to spend more time with my family.Janet: Hi, guys, may I join you?Everybody: Sure. Have a seat.Janet: You enjoy getting together, don’t you?What are you talking about?Robin: Jobs. What kind of job do you have, Janet?Janet: I’m the Public Relations Manager in a holding company.Colin: Do you enjoy it?Janet: Yes. What I like about it is that I can meet a lot of new and interesting people.Robin: How about your working hours?Janet: That’s the trouble. I usually have to work overtime because I often have dinner parties in the evening. I don’t get enough time with my family and baby.Key:1. self-employed entrepreneur, buyer, Line Supervisor, Advertising Executive, Public Relations Manager2. Names like dislikeJeromemaking a lot more money; having lots of independence in doing things feeling tired sometimesRobinhaving been to a lot of placestoo much traveling; having very little time tospend with his familyColingood salary and benefitsnoisy work environment; seldom having theopportunity to go outFranknew challenges; a lot of experienceJanetmeeting a lot of new & interesting peopleoften having dinner parties in the evening; having little time with her family and babyScripts Unit 3Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 Making a callScript:Office Assistant: Good morning. Luck Promotions. May I help you? Mike: Hello, this is Mike Twist from Smooth Communication. Could I speak to Steve Turner, please?Office Assistant: Just a moment, please.Steve: Hi, Mike. It’s nice to hear from you. How’s the English weather? Mike: It’s pretty good for this time of year. What’s it like in New York?Steve: Not good, I’m afraid.Mike: That’s a pity! I’m planning to come by next week.Steve: Really? Well, you’ll come by and see us while you’re here, I hope. Mike: That’s what I’m phoning about. I’ve got a meeting with a customer in Boston on Thursday next week. I was hoping we could arrange to meet up either before or after that.Steve: Great. That would give me a chance to show you that convention center.Mike: That’s what I was thinking.Steve: You said you have to be in Boston on Thursday? That’s the 7th? Mike: That’s right. I could stop over in New York on the way—that would be Wednesday. Would that be possible?Steve: Ah, I’m afraid I won’t be in the office on Wednesday.Mike: Er, well, the other possibility would be to arrange it after I leave Boston.Steve: When do you plan to leave Boston?Mike: Either Thursday afternoon or Friday morning, but I would like to catch a flight back to London on Friday evening.Steve: Ok. Well, it would be best for us if you could fly in on Friday morning. I will pick you up at the airport, and then I could show you the convention center. If there’s time, you could come back to the office and we’ll run through any of the details that still haven’t been finalized. Mike: That sounds good. Just as long as I can get back to the airport for my evening flight.Steve: No problem. Look, why don’t you fax me your information once you’ve confirmed your flight? Then we’ll get back to you with an itinerary for the day—that’s Friday the 8th, right?Mike: That’s right. Good. Well, I’ll do that and I look forward to seeing you next week.Key:F F T T F T F FTask 2 Leaving a messageScript:Operator: Hello, ABC Co. Ltd. How can I help you?Paul: This is Paul Jackson of Grand Company. Can I have extension 3421? Operator: Certainly, hold on a minute and I’ll put you through. Roy: Louise Paulson’s office. This is Roy speaking.Paul: This is Paul Jackson calling. Is Louise in?Roy: I’m sorry. She’s out at the moment.Paul: When will she be back?Roy: I’m afraid she won’t be back soon. Can I take a message? Paul: Yes, could you ask her to call me at 979-326-8965. I need to talk to her about the order we placed last Friday. I’m afraid we have to make some changes to the order. Tell her it’s urgent.Roy: Could you repeat the number please?Paul: Yes, it’s 979-326-8965 and this is Paul Jackson.Roy: Could you spell it?Paul: P-A-U-L, Paul, J-A-C-K-S-O-N, Jackson. Paul Jackson.Roy: Thank you, Mr. Jackson. I’ll make sure Louise gets this as soon as possible.Paul: Thanks, bye.Roy: Bye.Key:Message NoteTo: Louise PaulsonFrom: Paul JacksonPhone: 979-326-8965Message: Ring back to him about the order they placed last Friday. They have to make some changes to the order. It’s urgent.Taken by: RoyPart IV Viewing & SpeakingVideo 1 Leaving a messageScript:Receptionist: Hello, International Sales.Mr. Schulz: Hello, this is Mr. Schulz here, calling from England. Receptionist: Yes, Mr. Schulz, who do you want to speak to ?Mr. Schulz: I’d like to speak to Mr. Matthews.Receptionist: Fine. Hold the line, please. I’m connecting you now. (connected)Miss Perez: Hello. Mr. Matthew’s office. Who’s calling please?Mr. Schulz: This is Mr. Schulz calling from England. Can I have a word with Mr. Matthews?Miss Perez: I’m afraid Mr. Matthews isn’t available. He’s gone to Hong Kong on business for a few days.Mr. Schulz: When do you expect him back?Miss Perez: He’ll be back on Friday afternoon. Is it urgent?Mr. Schulz: Yes.Miss Perez: Can I take a message for him?Mr. Schulz: Yes, please. Will you tell him that we’ve just received your sample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it? Miss Perez: Sure. It’s very kind of you to say so. Can we expect an order from you?Mr. Schulz: That’s why I’m making the call. Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Miss Perez: OK, Mr. Schulz. Anything else?Mr. Schulz: One more thing. Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company that early this Saturday because of the railstrike. It’ll probably be afternoon before I arrive.Miss Perez: No problem, I’ll give him the message.Mr. Schulz: Thanks.Miss Perez: You’re welcome. Goodbye.Key:1. F F T T F2.Message 1) Will you tell him that we’ve just received your sample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it?Message 2) Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Message 3) Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company early on Saturday because of the rail strike. I probably won’t arrive until that afternoon.Video 2 You are hard to get hold of!Script:First attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon, this is DNN. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: Good afternoon. I’d like to speak to Mr. Miller, please. Receptionist: Mr. Miller? Hold on, please. I’ll connect you. (connected)Leo Miller: Mr. Miller speaking. Who’s calling please?Ms. Mandel: This is Ms. Mandel from BCM. Is this Henry Miller?Leo Miller: What? Henry Miller? No, this is Leo Miller, in the Sales Department. Henry Miller is in the Customer Relations Office. I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong extension.Ms. Mandel: Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?Leo Miller: Sorry, I haven’t got a directory on hand now. Would you mind calling the switchboard again? I’m sorry not to be of more help. Ms. Mandel: Oh, Ok. It doesn’t matter. I’ll call to the receptionist. Thank you, anyway.Second attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: Good afternoon. This is Ms. Mandel again. I’m afraid you gave me the wrong extension just now. I want to speak to Henry Miller, not Leo Miller.Receptionist: Oh, there are two Mr. Miller in our company. I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute. Ms. Mandel: OK. I’m holding.(Phone rings. Nobody answers the phone. Ms. Mandel hangs up the phone.) Third attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller. No one is answering his line. I really need to talk to Mr. Miller as soon as possible. We placed an order with you last week, but we have so far heard nothing about it. It’s a rush order, and we need it urgently. Can you help?Receptionist: Of course. I’ll go and find him and ask him to ring you immediately. There may be a problem with his line.Ms. Mandel: OK, thank you so much.Fourth attempt(Mr. Miller is in his office. The phone line is connected.)Ms. Mandel: Hello, Mr. Miller, this is Ms. Mandel. Thank you for ringing back. You are hard to get hold of!Henry Miller: Oh, I’m terribly sorry for the trouble. I was in a meeting and I left my cellphone in my office.Ms. Mandel: Oh, OK. Mr. Miller, I’m calling you about…Key:1.First attempt1) A 2)CSecond attempt3) CThird attempt4) C5) BFourth attempt6) C2.1) When Ms. Mandel asked for Mr. Miller, the receptionist replied, “Hold on, please. I’ll connect you.”2) When Leo Miller found out that he was not the one Ms. Mandel asked for, he said,“I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong extension.”3) When Ms. Mandel was told she dialed the wrong number, she said, “Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?”4) When the receptionist realized she had given the wrong extension, she said,“I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.”5) When Ms. Mandel phoned the receptionist the third time, she explained, “It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller… Can you help?”6) When Ms. Mandel said it was hard to get hold of him, Henry Miller replied,。
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扩展商务英语视听说1-8单元答案Unit 1Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 1Q1.I am graduating in June from ABC University and my major is hotel management. I am an outgoing, energetic person. I enjoy teamwork very much. As part of my degree program, I needed to finish different projects with my teammates. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and a very positive attitude. My career aspiration is to become a successful hotelier. During my internship at the Grand Hyatt, I worked as a receptionist. My duties included offering friendly and efficientcheck-in and check-out service to guests, answering phone calls, taking and passing on messages to guests, I find that if I can make the guests happy, I will be very happy, too.Q2.I received honors in several school-wide English and computer contests. I enjoy working with people from different backgrounds. I am good at communicating, organizing and coordinating. If something blocks my path, I will look for a solution. I never give up easily.Sometimes I receive comments that I need to improve in the area of filing. I am now trying to improve by learning from others. Q3.Interest and career development are two of my criteria in choosing a job. Interest is the best motivation. I love the hotel business, so I will definitely devote myself to it. Moreover, high job satisfaction can be attained when the job is what I am interested in.Career development is very important for me when choosing a job. From what I know, Shangri-La provides equal career advancement for all staff. The job rotation plan and individually tailored training program are really exciting and helpful for young people like me.Task 2Is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.Avoid asking interviewer personal questions or making personal comments. Could you tell me how much the new job pays?The interviewer might infer from these questions that you are only interested in your own needs and not those of their company. Wait until the employer raises these subjects to discuss them.What about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?How much time will it take for me to be promoted here?But in which cities do you have your branches? And where is your company based?It is also unwise to ask about things you should have already known. You are only telling the interviewer that you haven't done your homework.Part II Language FocusName: CaiNingPersonality: serious-minded; calm; humorous; easy-goingStrengths: the ability to work with all types of peopleWeakness: perfectionist; impatientWork experience: six years’ financial industry experience with severalcompanies; two years’ experience in an investment bankQualification: graduated from Peking University in 2001 majoring inaccounting; fluent English; bookkeepingand accounting proficiency inEnglish.Reasons for leaving last job: want to find a job that is challenging.Questions about the job: Would I be able to work abroad in one of youroverseas branches?Part III Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1Reasons for joining the It is one of the leading international consultant corporationscompany which came to China after China entered WTO.Working in thiscompany would give him the best chance to use what he haslearned at university.Relevant work experience He was involved in a factory restoration in Nanjing. Questions Are there any opportunities for Chinese employees to betransferred to the head office in New York or other branchoffices around the world?Result of the interview Chen Bo will be notified of the final decision by Friday.Video 21. F T F F T2. 1) Sales Manager2) Five3) Brand Manager4) biscuits5) Business Administration6) oral EnglishIV Case AnalysisHint:She is not likely to get the job because she did poorly in the job interview.Things went wrong:1. Use filler words (“you know〞) too many times.2. Bad-mouth former employer.3. Inappropriate answers to interviewer’s questions, eg, “I would rather like to establish my own company〞4. Ask inappropriate questions, eg. “Can I take time off for vacation?〞5. Self-conceit—“I have no weakness〞.6. Too much emphasis on travel.Scripts Unit 2Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 11) I haven’t seen you for years.2) What do you do now?3) I’m in the Research and Development Department.4) I knew you’d do something very challenging and creative.5) I sometimes stay in the office after work to deal with unfinished tasks.6) I am still the accountant of that cosmetics company.Task 21) personnel management2) developing markets3) planning4) execution5) sales targets6) team performance7) customer base8)customer satisfaction9)selecting, developing and managing10)cost-effective11)on time12)of good quality13) human and material resources14)training needs15)continuous improvementPart II Viewing and SpeakingVideo 11.Caroline Clinton: financial accountsLucy White: data processingAdaBalck: management accounts2. Administration; Marketing; Engineering; Project Preparation; AccountingVideo 21. self-employed entrepreneur, buyer, Line Supervisor, Advertising Executive, Public Relations Manager2.NamesJeromethings Likes Dislikes making a lot more money; having lots of independence in doing feeling tired sometimesRobin having been to a lot of places too much traveling; having very little time tospend with his familyColin good salary and benefits noisy work environment; seldom having theopportunity to go outFrank new challenges; a lot of experienceJanet meeting a lot of new & interesting people often having dinner parties in the evening; having little time with her family and babyUnit 3Part I Warm-up1) ensure smooth business communication2) the purpose of your call3) all the documents you’ll need4) schedule a specific time5) all distractions.6) confirm that you have understood each point.7) interruptions.8) strong accent.9) you sound polite and agreeable.10) the optional choice method,11) lengthy calls.12) smile while you are talking.Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1F F TT F T F FTask 2 Leaving a messageMessage Note To: Louise Paulson From: Paul Jackson Phone: 979-326-8965 Message: Ring back to him about the order they placed last Friday. They have to make some changes to the order. It’s urgent. Taken by: RoyPart III Viewing & SpeakingVideo 11. F F T T F2. Message 1) Will you tell him that we’ve just received your sam ple of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it?Message 2) Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Message 3) Please inform Mr. Matthe ws that I won’t be able to get to your company early on Saturday because of the rail strike. I probably won’t arrive until that afternoon.Video 21.1) A 2)C2.1)“Hold on, please. I’ll connect you.〞2)“I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong extension.〞3)“Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?〞4)“I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.〞5)“It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller… Can you help?〞3) C 4) C 5) B 6) C6)“Oh, I’m terribly sorry for the trouble.〞Unit4Task 11Formal*Good afternoon, I’d like to call the meeting to order.* First of all, let’s discuss…2Informal*OK, everyone is here…*So, why don’t we start with…3Informal* Right, you know why we are here.* Maybe we should do it like this…4Formal*Welcome to BCG, and to what I am sure will be the beginning of a major new alliance.* Today our purpose is to…5Informal*Right, let’s get down to business…* I suggest we deal with that…6Formal*Well, gentleman, it’s a pleasure to be here today…*I’d like to start with…Task 21) Arrive at the meeting ahead of schedule.2) Consider using a tape recorder.3) Use a consistent format.4) Follow the agenda.5) Be concise.6) List specific outcomes.7) After the meeting, write a meeting report from your notes. Part II Viewing & SpeakingVideo 1F FF T FVideo 21) To figure out the reason for the sales drop and the actions to be taken.2) The salespeople are not very motivated.3) No, because the sales quotas are pretty high.4) He proposes to lower the quotas.Unit 5Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 1C B B C ATask 21)daily routine in the office2)whether the visitor has an appointment or not3)greet the visitor4)the visitor’s name, title and position5)apologize and make some suggestions6)express regret and explain why7)date, time, name and the firm the visitor works for.8)considerate and warm9)keep the visitor fully informed of the situation.Part II Viewing and SpeakingVideo 11)George is travelling on business.2〕He will stay for about a week.3〕He has been invited to attend the trade fair by his business associates.4) His laptop computer is in the bag. It’s duty-free.5) No, good for personal use rather than commercial use are not subject to duty, and they are within the limit.Video 2Unit 6Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 11. we are hiring for2. business software and consulting services3. 4,0004. large corporations5. 90 million dollars6. pretty fast7. 298. a large project for a bankTask 2Company Profile1) Monica Li2) Manager of the PR Department of Oracle China3) enterprise software company in the world the first4) global software giant in China5) 19776) California7) 42,0008) 11 billion dollars9) 1989; set up Beijing Oracle Software Systems Co.Ltd in10) 1991.11) Chengdu.12) education and support services.Part II Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1B A D E CVideo 2The things that Joan Copper does badly1. She doesn`t consider the audience2. She doesn`thave clear objectives3. Her presentation isn`t well-prepared4. There isn`t a clear structure (beginning, body, end)5. she doesn`t speak clearly6. she doesn`t speak at the right speed7. she doesn`t maintain eye contact with the audience8. she doesn`t appear confident and positive9. the visual aids aren`t clear and helpful10. she doesn`t use the equipment professionallyUnit 7Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 1120CM 130CM43KG 54KG 6KM/H1.smaller2.people-friendly3.arm movement4.heavier5.its controllerTask 2Small and elegantEasy to set up: all you need is a touch-tone phone ;as easy to use as making a normal telephone callFull-color motion video; adjustable picture setting; good audio quality; preview mode; privacy modeOn a special offerPart II Viewing and SpeakingTask 11.Price2.discount3.after-sales service 3.money-back guaranteeTask 21.$22002.three years3.224.205.free for three years,$150/year after three years6.within three weeks7.within 24 hoursUnit 8Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 11.remained flat2.went up3.rose reached a peak4.up down dropped Task 2The growth trend more than 37% the persistent high price RMB48 million accounted for 40.6% domestic routes RMB16869 million Part III Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1Task1.increased significantly3.dropped by 50%4.continues to rise5.grows fastVideo 2Task 1A B D F GTask 21.annual turnover3.total output of washing machines4.market share of refrigerators。
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Unit 1Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 1Q1.I am graduating in June from ABC University and my major is hotel management. I am an outgoing, energetic person. I enjoy teamwork very much. As part of my degree program, I needed to finish different projects with my teammates. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and a very positive attitude. My career aspiration is to become a successful hotelier. During my internship at the Grand Hyatt, I worked as a receptionist. My duties included offering friendly and efficient check-in and check-out service to guests, answering phone calls, taking and passing on messages to guests, I find that if I can make the guests happy, I will be very happy, too.Q2.I received honors in several school-wide English and computer contests.I enjoy working with people from different backgrounds. I am good at communicating, organizing and coordinating. If something blocks my path, I will look for a solution. I never give up easily.Sometimes I receive comments that I need to improve in the area of filing. I am now trying to improve by learning from others.Q3.Interest and career development are two of my criteria in choosing a job. Interest is the best motivation. I love the hotel business, so I willdefinitely devote myself to it. Moreover, high job satisfaction can be attained when the job is what I am interested in.Career development is very important for me when choosing a job. From what I know, Shangri-La provides equal career advancement for all staff. The job rotation plan and individually tailored training program are really exciting and helpful for young people like me.Task 2Is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.Avoid asking interviewer personal questions or making personal comments. Could you tell me how much the new job pays?The interviewer might infer from these questions that you are only interested in your own needs and not those of their company. Wait until the employer raises these subjects to discuss them.What about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?How much time will it take for me to be promoted here?But in which cities do you have your branches? And where is your company based?It is also unwise to ask about things you should have already known. You are only telling the interviewer that you haven't done your homework.Part II Language FocusName: Cai NingPersonality: serious-minded; calm; humorous; easy-goingStrengths: the ability to work with all types of peopleWeakness: perfectionist; impatientWork experience: six years’ financial industry experience with several companies; two years’ experience in an investment bankQualification: graduated from Peking University in 2001 majoring in accounting; fluent English; bookkeeping and accounting proficiency in English.Reasons for leaving last job: want to find a job that is challenging.Questions about the job: W ould I be able to work abroad in one of your overseas branches?Part III Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1Reasons for joining the company It is one of the leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO.Working in this company would give him the best chance to use what he has learned at university.Relevant work experience He was involved in a factory restoration in Nanjing. Questions Are there any opportunities for Chinese employees to betransferred to the head office in New York or other branchoffices around the world?Result of the interview Chen Bo will be notified of the final decision by Friday.Video 21. F T F F T2. 1) Sales Manager2) Five3) Brand Manager4) biscuits5) Business Administration6) oral EnglishIV Case AnalysisHint:She is not likely to get the job because she did poorly in the job interview.Things went wrong:1. Use filler words (“you know”) too many times.2. Bad-mouth former employer.3. Inappropriate answers to interviewer’s questions, eg, “I would rather like to establish my own company”4. Ask inappropriate questions, eg. “Can I take time off for vacation?”5. Self-conceit—“I have no weakness”.6. Too much emphasis on travel.Scripts Unit 2Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 11) I haven’t seen you for years.2) What do you do now?3) I’m in the Research and Development Department.4) I knew you’d do something very challenging and creative.5) I sometimes stay in the office after work to deal with unfinished tasks.6) I am still the accountant of that cosmetics company.Task 21) personnel management2) developing markets3) planning4) execution5) sales targets6) team performance7) customer base8)customer satisfaction9)selecting, developing and managing10)cost-effective11)on time12)of good quality13) human and material resources14)training needs15)continuous improvementPart II Viewing and SpeakingVideo 11.Caroline Clinton: financial accountsLucy White: data processingAda Balck: management accounts2. Administration; Marketing; Engineering; ProjectPreparation; AccountingVideo 21. self-employed entrepreneur, buyer, Line Supervisor,Advertising Executive, Public Relations Manager2.Names Likes DislikesJerome making a lot more money; having lots of independence in doing things feeling tired sometimesRobin having been to a lot of places too much traveling; having very little time tospend with his familyColin good salary and benefits noisy work environment; seldom having theopportunity to go outFrank new challenges; a lot of experienceJanet meeting a lot of new & interesting people often having dinner parties in the evening; having little time with her family and babyUnit 3Part I Warm-up1) ensure smooth business communication2) the purpose of your call3) all the documents you’ll need4) schedule a specific time5) all distractions.6) confirm that you have understood each point.7) interruptions.8) strong accent.9) you sound polite and agreeable.10) the optional choice method,11) lengthy calls.12) smile while you are talking.Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1F F T T F T F FTask 2 Leaving a messageMessage NoteTo: Louise PaulsonFrom: Paul JacksonPhone: 979-326-8965Message: Ring back to him about the order they placed lastFriday. They have to make some changes to the order. It’surgent.Taken by: RoyPart III Viewing & SpeakingVideo 11. F F T T F2. Message 1) Will you tell him that we’ve just received yoursample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it?Message 2) Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Message 3) Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company early on Saturday because of the rail strike. I probably won’t arrive until that afternoon.Video 21.1) A 2)C 3) C 4) C 5) B 6) C2.1) “Hold on, please. I’ll connect you.”2) “I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong extension.”3) “Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?”4) “I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Plea se wait a minute.”5) “It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller… Can you help?”6) “Oh, I’m terribly sorry for the trouble.”Unit4Task 11Formal*Good afternoon, I’d like to call the meeting to order.* First of all, let’s discuss…2Informal*OK, everyone is here…*So, why don’t we start with…3Informal* Right, you know why we are here.* Maybe we should do it like this…4Formal*Welcome to BCG, and to what I am sure will be the beginning of a major new alliance.* Today our purpose is to…5Informal*Right, let’s get down to business…* I suggest we deal with that…6Formal*Well, gentleman, it’s a pleasure to be here today…*I’d like to start with…Task 21) Arrive at the meeting ahead of schedule.2) Consider using a tape recorder.3) Use a consistent format.4) Follow the agenda.5) Be concise.6) List specific outcomes.7) After the meeting, write a meeting report from your notes.Part II Viewing & SpeakingVideo 1F F F T FVideo 21) To figure out the reason for the sales drop and the actions to be taken.2) The salespeople are not very motivated.3) No, because the sales quotas are pretty high.4) He proposes to lower the quotas.Unit 5Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 1C B B C ATask 21)daily routine in the office2)whether the visitor has an appointment or not3)greet the visitor4)the visitor’s name, title and position5)apologize and make some suggestions6)express regret and explain why7)date, time, name and the firm the visitor works for.8)considerate and warm9)keep the visitor fully informed of the situation.Part II Viewing and SpeakingVideo 11) George is travelling on business.2)He will stay for about a week.3)He has been invited to attend the trade fair by his business associates.4) His laptop computer is in the bag. It’s duty-free.5) No, good for personal use rather than commercial use are not subject to duty, and they are within the limit.Video 21.F2. T3.F4.F5.F6.F7.T8.F9.T 10.FUnit 6Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 11. we are hiring for2. business software and consulting services3. 4,0004. large corporations5. 90 million dollars6. pretty fast7. 298. a large project for a bankTask 2Company Profile1) Monica Li2) Manager of the PR Department of Oracle China3) enterprise software company in the world the first4) global software giant in China5) 19776) California7) 42,0008) 11 billion dollars9) 1989; set up Beijing Oracle Software Systems Co.Ltd in10) 1991.11) Chengdu.12) education and support services.Part II Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1B A D E CVideo 2The things that Joan Copper does badly1.She doesn`t consider the audience2.She doesn`t have clear objectives3.Her presentation isn`t well-prepared4.There isn`t a clear structure (beginning, body, end)5.she doesn`t speak clearly6.she doesn`t speak at the right speed7.she doesn`t maintain eye contact with the audience8.she doesn`t appear confident and positive9.the visual aids aren`t clear and helpful10.she doesn`t use the equipment professionallyUnit 7Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 1120CM 130CM43KG 54KG 6KM/H1.smaller2.people-friendly3.arm movement4.heavier5.its controller6.at will7.total control8.turnTask 2Small and elegantEasy to set up: all you need is a touch-tone phone ;as easy to use as making a normal telephone callFull-color motion video; adjustable picture setting; good audio quality; preview mode; privacy modeOn a special offerPart II Viewing and SpeakingTask 11.Price2.discount3.after-sales service 3.money-back guarantee4.delivery5.warrantyTask 21.$22002.three years3.224.205.free for three years,$150/year after three years6.within three weeks7.within 24 hoursUnit 8Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 11.remained flat2.went up3.rose reached a peak4.up down droppedTask 2The growth trend more than 37% the persistent high price RMB48 million accounted for 40.6% domestic routes RMB16869 millionPart III Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1Task1.increased significantly2.opened3.dropped by 50%4.continues to rise5.grows fast6.developedVideo 2Task 1A B D F GTask 21.annual turnover2.profit3.total output of washing machines4.market share of refrigerators。
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Unit OnePart I Lead-in1.1) An inquiry is a request for information.2) The importer usually inquires the exporter for information or an offer for the goods hewishes to buy.2.A quotation is merely a notice of the price of certain goods at which the seller is willing to sell.3.1) B 2) C 3) APart II Listening & Speaking 1I Listening1.Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks.customers; a newly established firm; business relations; all the necessary information; a new customer; channelsa. banksb. Chamber of Commercee. business houseg. trade directoryi. market investigationj. trade fairs and exhibitions2.Listen to the passage and fill in the missing information.the Commercial Councilor’s office; a leading exporter; a good market in our country; price;terms of payment3. Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions.1) Who is calling the manager of the exporting department?John Smith from the Carter Trading Company.2) Why does he call the manager of the exporting department?He thinks that there might be some opportunities between the two companies.3) What does he ask the manager of the exporting department to do?He asks the manager of the exporting department to send him brochures and illustrated catalogues.4. Listen to the passage and complete the notes.1) telephone, fax, or e-mail; the type of goods you are enquiring about; give a lot ofinformation about yourself; any particular items you are interested in2) specific and state exactly what you want; samples or patterns; invited to visit a showroom3) a prompt reply would be appreciated; a regular customer; quote competitive terms and offerconcessionsPart III Listening & Speaking 2I Listening1.Listen to two passages and complete the notes.1)an action undertaken by buyers; to acquire product details; the prices of goods; the termsof payment; under what conditions the deal can be made; prompt, definite and helpful2) you should decide exactly what you want before you write; would be at a total loss torespond; without knowing your company’s needs; should narrow down the type your company would consider; 3,000 copies a month; 25 copies at any one time; what you are looking for; you motivate her response2.Listen to a letter off inquiry and fill in the missing information.your inquiry of May 20; quoted; a range of designs and colors; in your market; catalogue;might be of interest to youII Interpreting(1)A: We're thinking of placing an order for Chinese tea with you.B: Which would you prefer, black or green tea?A: Both are very popular in my country. Could I have a look at your samples?B: Sure. This is Oolong Tea from Fujian and Longjing Tea from the West Lake, …A: They are really very good in color and flavor. No wonder your tea has been well received by so many people. Could you give me some indication of your price?B: Here is our price list. All the prices on the list are subject to our final confirmation.(2)A: Good morning, sir.B: Good morning. I’ve seen your catalogue and I’m interested in your Flying Pigeon Bicycle. I think this type of bicycle will have a ready market in Canada. This is a list ofmy requirements. Could you quote us your lowest price CIF Vancouver?A: We generally quote on a FOB. basis. Just a moment. I’ll work it out for you.(3)A: Hello!B: Hello! I’ve seen your catalogue and I’m interested in some of your products.A: You chose well. These products are selling well in your neighborhood. I believe they will have a ready market at your end.B: Could I have a look at your samples?A: Sure. Here you are.B: I’m very pleased with your products. I’m considering placing an order as long as your terms and conditions are acceptable.A: Here is our price list. These products are in great demand at present. So place your order early if at all possible.Part IV Supplementary Reading1.A sales enquiry can be generated in a number of ways. It can be a phone call, a letter, call for tender, fax or e-mail, or it may be as a result of contact by a representative,through your advertising, or direct marketing.2.Sales enquiries can be divided into active enquiries and passive enquiries.3.To take the active role.4.1) Decide whether we can do what is required, and also whether we should do it.2) Produce an estimate or price accurately and quickly.3) Have a process for keeping the customer informed at various stages of the process.4) Have a well-defined system of authorization, that does not impede progress, but doesensure decisions are made by the right people.5. Generally the steps are estimating, pricing, and proposal.Unit TwoPart I Lead-in1.Match the following currencies with their abbreviationsAustralian Dollar AUDCanadian Dollar CADHong Kong Dollar HKDNew Zealand Dollar NZDU.S. Dollar USDSwiss Franc SFrEuro Dollar EURGreat Britain Pound GBPJapanese Yen JPYSingapore Dollar SGDRenminbi RMB2.Match the Incoterms with their Chinese equivalents.CFR ( Cost and Freight) 成本加运费CIF ( Cost, Insurance and Freight) 成本,保险费加运费CIP ( Carriage and Insurance Paid To) 运费和保险费付至CPT ( Carriage Paid To) 运费付至DAF ( Delivered at Frontier) 边境交货DDP ( Delivered Duty Paid) 完税后交货DDU ( Delivered Duty Unpaid) 未完税交货DES ( Delivered Ex-Ship) 目的港船上交货DEQ ( Delivered Ex-Quay) 目的港码头交货EXW ( Ex-Works) 工厂交货FAS ( Free Alongside Ship) 船边交货FCA ( Free Carrier) 货交承运人FOB ( Free on Board) 船上交货3.Open4.OpenPart II Listening & Practice 1I Listening1.Listen and write down the following quotations.1) AUD 100 per dozen EXW Guangzhou(2) CAD 200 per kilogram FCA Guangzhou(3) EUR 137 per set FOB Shanghai(4) JPY 597 per unit FAS Shanghai(5) HKD 167 per piece CFR Hong Kong(6) SGD 463 per metric ton CIF Singapore(7) USD 800 per set CPT Geneva(8) CHF 2,629 per kilogram CIP Geneva(9) USD 325 per set Delivered at Sino-Mongolian frontier(10) EUR 317 per piece DES Marseilles(11) GBP 500 per unit DEQ London(12) EUR 386 per metric ton Delivered at 5 Maple Road, Bonn, Duty Paid(13) EUR 1,000 per metric ton Delivered at Maple Road, Bonn, Duty Unpaid2.Listen to the passage and fill in the missing words or expressions.1) offer; goods; a firm offer; non-firm offer; quality or specifications; details of prices; termsof payment; packing; buyer; counter offer; offer→counter offer→counter-counter-offer2) exporting; revenue; Appropriate pricing; establish all relevant market data; a particularmarket area; adjust prices; supply and demand; rising or falling; profit margin; The quality and quantity of the products; fluctuations3. Listen to the passage and complete the notes.quotes a price; taxes; gross prices; net prices; legally binding; when prices tend to fluctuate;are subject to change; hold the goods for a certain time; to protect their reputation; discounts;a trade discount; a quantity discount; a cash discount; a loyalty discountPart III Listening & Speaking 2I Listening1.Listen and fill in the missing information.A.100 cases; 5 kilograms per case; at USD25; CFR European main ports; September, 2002;five days.B.50,000 tons; USD 225;C. 200 kilograms; USD 120; FOB Shanghai.D. subject to our final confirmation; 8111 Pure Silk Fabrics; 382913-AB; 50,000 yards; inwooden cases; USD3.7 per yard CIF London; To be made in three equal monthlyinstallments; March 23, 2002; to be opened 30 days before the time of shipment;E. letter; reply; June 1; offer; 80 metric tons; 2002 Crop; USD765 per metric ton;June; transshipment; terms and conditions; insurance; 130%2. Listen to three paragraphs and fill in the blanks1) counter-offer; offer; sellers; consider2) buyers; bid; price; commodity; made3) an intermediary; the money; 2% of commission; price reduction; ―special discount‖;promoting and expanding sales; excluded from the export price.II Interpreting(1)A: Here is our offer for 1,000 cases of jasmine tea.B: Well, your price is too high to accept. It’ll be very difficult for us to make any sales.A: You must be aware that the price of jasmine tea has been increasing.B: But Vietnamese suppliers give a lower price.A: Every one in the trade knows that our jasmine tea is far more superior.B: I don’t deny the quality of your jasmine tea. But competition is keen. Many suppliers are in fact cutting their prices trying to get a larger market share.A: So far, our product can handle the competition well. We’ve had many orders and more are coming. It just shows that our product is competitive and our price is attractive.(2)A: Here is our price list. All the prices in the list are subject to our final confirmation.B: By the way, do you allow any commission?A: Well, our prices are quoted on an FOB net basis. As a rule, we don’t allow any commission.B: But you know, we’re a commissioned agent. We do business on a commission basis.Commission transactions will surely help to push the sale of your products.A: Yet your order is really not large enough.B: What quantity would you consider to be a large shipment?A: USD 500,000 or over.B: Wow, really substantial. Well, Mr. Chen, this is our first transaction. Can you be more flexible and offer us more favorable terms? It might be possible for us to establish along-term relationship.A: O.K. We would grant you a 3% commission if you place an order of USD 400,000.B: We appreciate your concession very much. However, we can usually get a 5% commission from our European suppliers.A: Mr. Green, our price itself is already favorable. It is for our future business that we make this exception. This is the best we can do.B: All right, we’ll have to accept it.(3)A: Mr. Wright, here is our offer for 5,000 metric tons of grade A red beans, USD175 per metric ton, CIFC 5% Rotterdam.B: Your price is on the high side, Mr. Chang. It’s impossible for us to conclude any transactions at this price.A: I don’t know why you think so. Frankly speaking, we wouldn’t quote you such a low price if you were not our regular customer. I bet y ou can’t get such a favorable pricefrom other suppliers.B: We got an offer from a Thailand supplier yesterday. Their price is 3% lower.A: You must take the quality of our red beans into consideration. Every one in this trade is well aware that the Chinese Grade A red bean is of superior quality. So the price ofgrade A commodities of course must be higher than those of inferior quality. Besides,there is a strong demand for Grade A red beans. A lot of orders are pouring in from allover the world. Most of the importers think that our offer is reasonable. I believe you'llmake profits buying at this price.(4)A: Your price is 5% higher than that of the last transaction.B: You know production cost has increased a great deal recently. We also need to consider upward trends when we fix the price.A: But it will be very difficult for us to persuade our clients to buy at such a price. You'll have to reduce your price by 5%.B: Your counter-offer is far beyond my reach. We can’t s tand such a big cut.A: We make this counter-offer based on the offers from other suppliers. We made inquiries to some suppliers at the same time and found that your price is higher than the othersuppliers.B: Could we just put this problem aside? Could you give me an idea of the size of your order first?A: It will largely depend on the price you offer. If you could make a 5% reduction, we would place an order of 100,000 pieces.B: All right. Shall we move together? We reduce the price by 3% on the condition that you increase your order to 200,000 pieces. This is our rock-bottom price.A: O.K. Let’s call it a deal.Part IV Supplementary Reading1.Pricing should be postponed until all of the other aspects of the transaction have beendiscussed.2.By presenting a more comprehensive negotiating package in a well planned andorganized manner.3.The exporter should react positively by initiating discussions on non-price questions,instead of immediately offering price concessions or taking a defensive attitude.4.The importer may press the exporter to make a concession on quantity discounts,discounts for repeat orders and improved packaging and labeling (for the same price).5.The importer may object to the initial price quoted.Unit ThreePart II Listening & SpeakingI Listening1.Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions.1) Pillowcases, Article No. 201.2) 2,000 pieces.3) No. Because pillowcases Article No. 201 are the best selling goods. They are sold out fastevery year.4) She has to pay a higher price in order to get 2,000 pieces.2.Listen to a passage and fill in the missing information.quotation of Nov. 15; with samples; quality; prices; place a trial order; Ladies’ nylon pants;20,000 pcs; USD0.20/pc; USD4000.00; Bags; 500 pcs; USD1.00/pc; USD 500.00; a good market; place further and larger orders.3.Listen to a passage and decide whether the following statements are true or false.1) F 2) T 3) F 4) F 5) T 6) T 7) F 8) TPart III Listening & Speaking 2I Listening1.Listen to three dialogues and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false(F).1)F 2)F 3)F 4)T 5)F 6)F 7)T 8)F 9)F 10)T2.Listen to a passage and answer the following questions.1)To check that the products are available and to confirm the order with the customer.2) No.3) The stock control system.4) You send an invoice to the customer.3. Listen to a passage and fill in the blanks.1) interest; to make enquires; place an order; publicizing and promoting; client; delivery;replacements; after-sales service2) letters, faxes or e-mails; a formal order; a firm order; terms and conditions; the articlenumber; the port of destination; the payment terms; execute the orderII Interpreting(1)A: We’ve received your inquiry, Mr. Smith. But we are sorry to tell you that the goods you inquired for are out of stock. You’ll have to wait for two months.B: Two months! It will be too long. Our customers are in urgent need of the goods.A: There’s nothing we can do. Our products have been well received for their high quality and reasonable prices. So demands have often been exceeding supplies. Though we havetried to speed up production, we still can’t meet the increasing demands. So I’d like to recommend to you the HRF-279.B: Our clients are familiar with GSB-112, but not HRF-279. How do I know that it will sell well in our market?A: Don’t worry. The HRF-279 has been selling well in Europe and in Southeast Asian countries. I’m sure it will have a ready market at your end.B: I hope so.(2)(On the phone)A: We have received your sample and are very satisfied with it. We’ll be placing a trial order for 50,000 sets. The order form will reach you tomorrow.B: We’re glad to accept your order. May I remind you that the sample should be added as part of the first shipment.A: No problem. Whenever we place an order, we always ask for a sale by sample agreement, so we can be sure of the quality of the product.B: Don’t worry. Our products are always as good as the samples we send.A: Thank you. If they sell well in our market, I can promise you that substantial orders will follow.(3)A: Hi.B: Hi. Nice to see you. How’s business?A: Not bad. How’s everything?B: It is the off-season in my market, since spring festival has just passed. I found that your sales of bicycles have been falling off lately, haven’t they?A: That’s because we have switched to car accessories.B: Then, are you still handling bicycles?A: I am, but not on a large scale. Are you thinking of placing an order for some bicycles?B: I’m considering placing an order for 50,000 sets if your price is workable.Part IV Supplementary Reading1.“China’s entry into the WTO is a historic event for China’s opening and reform‖,“astrategic decision by the Chinese government faced with the situation of economic globalization, and conforms with the target of China’s opening & reform and the construction of a socialistic market economic system‖. As a landmark historical development, China’s entry into the WTO symbolizes a new phase of China’s opening and reform, and will have a significant and far-reaching impact on the economic and social development of China in the new century.2.According to WTO rules, all WTO members have the right to enjoy equal and justtreatment, and have the obligation to observe the organization’s various regulations.3.The Chinese government has promised (1) to reduce the import tariff of 5000 kinds ofgoods as of January 1st, 2002, bringing the overall tariff level down to 12% from 15.3%,with a reduction rate of up to 73%, (2) to eliminate the quota licensing management of foodstuffs, wool, cotton, acrylic fibers, polyester pellets, fertilizer, and some tires as of the 1st of January 2002. By January 1st of 2005, non-tariff measures for over 400 kinds of goods will also be eliminated.4.The Chinese government should perform the obligations of Notification and Inquiry.5.China should ―make scientific analysis and comprehensive understanding of theadvantages and disadvantages, opportunities and challenges of entry into the WTO.When faced with advantages, take opportunities and make positive use of them; with disadvantages, work hard and strive to avoid risk‖.Unit FourPart I Lead-in1.Match Column A with Column BRevocable L/C 可撤销信用证Irrevocable L/C 不可撤销信用证Sight L/C 即期信用证Usance/time L/C 远期信用证Documentary L/C 跟单信用证Clean L/C 光票/无跟单信用证Standby L/C 备用/保证信用证Revolving L/C 循环信用证Red clause L/C 红条款信用证Reciprocal L/C 对开/互开信用证2.Open3.Below is a sample of irrevocable letter of credit which illustrates the various parts of a typicalletter of credit.1. 1.2.3.2. No.3. within 21 days from B/L date4. Questions for reflection1) T/T 2) open account 3) L/C 4) D/P 5) L/C 6) escrowPart II Listening & Speaking 1I Listening1. Listen to a passage and fill in the blanks.the letter of credit; reliable; safe; buyers; sellers; buyers; the opening bank; finance; collection; Documents against Payment; Documents against Acceptance; expenses; procedures; a risk;actual payment; collecting; non-payment; shipping documents; D/P at sight; D/P after sight; immediate payment; D/P; make payment; 45; 90; the documents; pays; acceptance; promise; the financial standing of the importer is sound; have convinced; payment.2. Listen to the dialogue between the bank clerk and the customer and answer the following questions.1. To make an investigation of the financial position of the Malaysian Trading Company.2. Yes.3. RMB¥898 in total.4. The results of the investigation of the financial standing of the Malaysian TradingCompany3.Listen to a passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)1) F 2) T 3) T 4) F 5) F 6) T 7) T 8) F 9) F 10) TPart III Listening & Speaking 2I Listening1.Listen to a passage and fill in the missing information.export; irrevocable letter of credit; at sight; 30 days before shipment; the 15th day;documents against acceptance; the payment method; through full discussion; our imports;payment by collection.2. Listen to a dialogue and answer the following questions.A.To discount a time bill.B. A ninety-day bill for USD 9,876,000.C.Yes.D.3.Listen to a passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).1)T 2)F 3)F 4)T 5)TII Interpreting(1)A: When should we open the L/C?B: The L/C must reach us one month before shipment. Since the goods are supplied from stock, you’d better open the L/C as soon as possible, otherwise it may delay theshipment.A: If we open the L/C one month before shipment, it’ll tie up our money. Would 15 days do?B: I’m afraid not. It’ll take us a lot of time to get the goods ready and book shipping space.You can’t expect us to make delivery within 15 days.A: When are you going to ship the goods?B: The goods will be ready at the end of January. So if the L/C would reach us by January 1, we could deliver the goods in early February.A: Do you have any stipulations on the validity of the L/C?B: We generally require the L/C to remain valid until the fifteenth day after shipment.A: Can we use Citi Bank as our opening bank?B: No problem at all.(2)A: I’m Chen Qiang of the Guangdong Silk Import & Export Corporation. I’d like to talk to you regarding your order No.123-456 with us.B: Is there anything wrong?A: Well, shipping space is all booked up. I’m afraid we can’t deliver the goods on time.Could you extend the L/C until the end of this month?B: No problem, but please try your best to solve the problem. The goods are seasonal commodities; we’ll have to meet the Christmas selling season.A: We’ll try our best to ensure delivery in Mid-October.B: Thank you very much.A: You’re welcome..( 3 )A: So far we have already settled the problems of price, quality and quantity.Now what about the terms of payment?B: We only accept payment by irrevocable letter of credit payable against shipping documents.A: Could you be more flexible and accept D/A or D/P?B: I’m afraid not.A: Frankly speaking, we have overstocked some other goods, and our floating funds are insufficient. It’ll tie up our money to open an L/C.B: I quite understand your position. But the problem is that the world economic situation is going downward and the financial market is fluctuating. We have to dobusiness on an L/C basis so as to be guaranteed.A: Then could you accept 50% payment by L/C and the balance by D/P?B: Sorry, we are not in a position to do that, yet we could offer you more favorable terms of delivery instead.Part IV Supplementary Reading1. An experienced exporting firm extends credit cautiously. It evaluates new customers withcare and continuously monitors older accounts. Such a firm may wisely decide to decline a customer’s request for open account credit if the risk is too great and propose insteadpayment on delivery terms through a documentary sight draft or irrevocable confirmedletter of credit or even payment in advance. On the other hand, for a fully creditworthycustomer, the experienced exporter may decide to allow a month or two to pay, perhapseven on open account.2.1)Cash in advance;2)Documentary letter of credit;3)Documentary collection or draft;4)Open account; and5)Other payment mechanisms, such as consignment sales.3. Drafts that are paid upon presentation are called sight drafts. Drafts that are to be paid at alater date, often after the buyer receives the goods, are called time drafts or date drafts.4. The exporter usually expects the buyer to pay the charges for the letter of credit, but somebuyers may not agree to this added cost. In such cases, the exporter must either absorb the costs of the letter of credit or risk losing that potential sale. Letters of credit for smaller amounts can be somewhat expensive since fees can be high relative to the sale.5. In a foreign transaction, an open account can be a convenient method of payment if thebuyer is well established, has a long and favorable payment record, or has been thoroughly checked for creditworthiness. With an open account, the exporter simply bills the customer, who is expected to pay under agreed terms at a future date. Some of the largest firms abroad make purchases only on open account.Exporters contemplating a sale on open account terms should thoroughly examine the political, economic, and commercial risks. They should also consult with their bankers if financing will be needed for the transaction before issuing a pro forma invoice to a buyer.Unit Five PackingI. Lead-in1.Open2.Open3.1) gunny bags 2) foam plastic 3) keg 4) barrels5) crate 6) iron drums 7) paper bags 8) cartonsII. Listening & Speaking 1I Listening1. Listen to the first part of a passage and fill in the blanks.damage free, destination, quality wooden, customized, mode of transportation, certification, vapor, land shipment, measured, location, loaded, end products, securing2. Listen to the second part and complete the notes.Centrally located 5 miles from the International Airport; 5,500 —30,000# forklifts, overhead cranes, a cherry picker and basic rigging tools, an assortment of saws and drills, as well as a fully equipped mobile packing unit; on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.3. Listen to a passage, and answer the following questions.1) To protect the commodity and keep it good in quality and intact in quantity in the circulation process and to increase the market value of the goods.2) Shipping packing is also called big packing or outer packing; the function of marketing packingis to protect the goods as well as to beautify and introduce them.III Listening & Speaking 2I. Listening1. Listen to the ten sentences and write them down.1) We are to use plastic wrappers for each shirt, so they are ready for window display.2) Please use normal export containers unless you receive special instructions from our agents.3)The packing must be strong enough to withstand rough handling.4)As for the packing of the products, we’d like to use crates.5)For this kind of product we export, each item is individually packed in plastic sheets.6) Every 24 pieces are packed in a paper carton before shipping.7) This shipping mark indicates the total number of cases, the ordinal number of package and number of the bill of lading.8) Packing charge is already included in the price.9)Actually we keep making improvements in our method of packing in order to meet the keencompetition in the world market.10)Each carton is lined with waterproof paper, so the contents can’t be spoiled by dampness orrain.2. Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions.1)Each jar will be wrapped by tissue paper placing in its individual decorative cardboard. Thenwe pack the boxes in strong cardboard twelve to a carton, separated from each other by corrugated paper dividers.2)They are fragile commodities.3)Details of weight, symbols of warnings and directions such as USE NO HOOK, STOWAW AY FROM HEA T, DONOT DROP, and FRAGILE, as well as B’s own marks.3. Listen to the passage and do the following exercises.A: 1) B 2) A 3) C 4) C 5) AB: Fill in the blanks according to the passage you’ve just heard.1. standard cartons, corrugated rolls, air bubbles, plywood boxes, masking tape, plastic andsteel straps, buckles2. Frozen goods, Perishables, Consumable items3. general cargo, personal belongings, packing, transportation, insurance facilitiesII. Interpreting(1)A: The safety of packing is something we always pay a lot of attention to. Especially for fragile commodities, we’ve got to be extra careful. Otherwise, if something unexpectedhappened, we’d be responsible and it would cause you a lot of inconvenience, too.B: You’ re right. But wouldn’t it be safer to use wooden cases?A: Surely we can if you want us to, but the charge would be much higher.B: Then, let’ s keep using cartons.A: Sure, no problem. Cartons are good enoug h for goods like this. You don’ t have to worry about it.(2)A: I’m so glad that we have the chance to do business together.B: Me too.A: I made this special trip here this time hoping to have a look at the packing of our products because in the last shipment we received, there were a few items damaged bydampness.B: I’m sorry for that. But we have taken care of it.A: Could you be more specific?B: Although we are still using cartons, we have taken measures to prevent them from dampness. We have lined them with plastic sheets on the inside. In addition, we’ve put a―keep dry‖ sign on the outside.A: That sounds good.(3)A: Do you mind if I give you a little suggestion about the inner packing of the products?B: No. Go ahead.A: Well, you know, packing affects the reputation of the products, and one important function of packing is to stimulate the buyer’s desire to buy. In addition, packing shouldgive the buyer an idea of what is packed inside. Your products are good, but yourpacking doesn’t look attractive enough to the buyer.B: Thank you very much. That’s a good suggestion and we happen to have the same view.We have just improved our packing.A: Great! Would you let me have a look?B: Sure thing. Let’s go to the sample room.IV Supplementary Reading1.No, not really.2.Customers often require rapid delivery, and faster handling speeds require protectivepackaging, while the packaging engineers and product designers would optimize the。
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Scripts Unit 1Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 FAQs in job interviewComments on the three questions:Point for Q 1: Tell me something about yourself.Sample answers:Q1.I am graduating in June,2015 from GuangdongUniversity of Finance and my major is financial secretary.I am an outgoing,energetic person.I enjoy teamwork very much. As part of my degree program, I needed to communicate with different peopel. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and a very positive attitude.My career aspiration is to become a successful secretary.During my internship at one company, I worked as a secretary. My duties included offering friendly and efficientschedule to my boss,answering phone calls, taking and passing on messages to my boss.Q2.I received honors in several Financial management and computer contests. I amgood at communicating,organizing and coordinating.I like to get along well with people from different backgrounds.If something blocks my path, I will look for a solution. I never give up easily.Sometimes I receive commentsthat I need to improve in the area of filing.I am now trying to improve by learning from others.Q3.Interest and career development are two of my criteria in choosing a job. Interest is the best motivation. I love to be a secretary, so I willdefinitely devote myself to it. Moreover, high job satisfaction can beattained when the job is what I am interested in.Career development is very important for me when choosing a job. Fromwhat I know, Shangri-La provides equal career advancement for all staff. The job rotation plan and individually tailored training program arereally exciting and helpful for young people like me.Task 2 Inappropriate questions in job interviewScript:M: Come in, please.W: Good morning, sir. I’m Karen Yang.M: Goodmorning, Miss Yang. I ’m Kevin Carter,the Administration Manager. Take a seat, please.W: Oh, is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.M: Thank you. Ah ⋯ Miss Yang, I’ve gone through your resume. I’d like to ask you some quest ions now, if you don’t mind.W: Of course not. please go ahead.M: Well,can you tell me why you would like to work as a medical representative with us?W: I really like this kind of work, and having been a doctor for threeyears, I want to apply for this position for a change.M: Don’t you think it’s a pity for you to leave your present job?W: To some extent, it is. I have learned a lot in the hospital. But I would like to try a different kind of life. By the way, could you tell me howmuch the new job pays?M: Sure. There is a five-month probationary用的period and you can onlyget RMB2,000 for each month. After that, we’ll determine your salaryaccording to your performance.W:Oh, I see. Then, what about the paid holidays, insurance, andthings like that?M: Every employee in our company enjoys life insurance人寿保 and unemployment insurance. In addition, they enjoy two-week paid holidays.W: That sounds fine.Howmuch time will it take for meto be promoted here?M: I ’m not sure. It depends on your ability and performance.Maybewe’llsend you to one of our branches, if you like.W: No problem. I hate staying at one place all the time. But in which citiesdo you have your branches? And, where is your company based (把部在⋯ )?M:Our company is based in New York, with branches in many cities,such as Philadelphia, Beijing and London.⋯Key:Is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.Avoid asking interviewer personal questions or making personal comments.Could you tell me how much the new job pays?The interviewer might infer from these questions that you are onlyinterested in your own needs and not those of their company. Wait untilthe employer raises these subjects to discuss them.What about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?How much time will it take for me to be promoted here?But in which cities do you have your branches? And where is your companybased?It is also unwise to ask about things you should have already known. You are only telling the interviewer that you haven't done your homework.Part III Language FocusKey:o Name: Cai Ningo Personality: serious-minded认真的; calm; humorous; easy-goingo Strengths: the ability to work with all types ofpeople o Weakness: perfectionist; impatiento Work experience: six years ’ financial industry experience withseveral companies; two years’ e xperience in an investment banko Qualification: graduated from Peking University in 2001 majoring in accounting;fluent English; bookkeeping 记账 and accounting proficiencyin English.o Reasons for leaving last job: want to find a job that is challenging.o Questions about the job: Would I be able to work abroad in one of your overseas branches?Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Applying for the position of financial consultantScript:Chen: Good morning, Ms Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Good morning, sit down, please.Chen: Thank you!Ms. Mandel: You are Chen Bo, aren ’t you? I ’m Cathy Mandel, Director ofthe HR Department.Chen: Yes, I’m Chen Bo. Nice to meet you, Ms. Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Nice to meet you, too. I ’ve gone through your resume and wouldlike to know more about you.Chen: Thank you for your interest in me.Ms. Mandel: To start with, would you like to tell me a bit about yourself?Chen: Sure. I ’m a senior student at GDUF.I expect to graduate this summer.My major is international finance.Ms. Mandel: So why did you choose our company?Chen: As far as I know, your company is one of several leadinginternational consultant corporations which came to China after Chinaentered WTO. I think working here would give me the best chance to usewhat I ’ve learned at university.Ms. Mandel: As a major in international finance, what do you think youcan do in consultancy?Chen: Well, I know how to tackle problems. For example, I know I must firstanalyze the problem and work out the major cause. Then I will be able tosearch for ways to solve it from available data.Ms. Mandel: Sometimes data is not enough. Have you got any relevantexperience in this field?Chen: Last year, during the probationary period, I was involved in therestoration of a factory in Nanjing, I really learned a lot from theexperience, especially how to access评估people ’s strengths and abilities.Ms. Mandel: Can you cope with hard work under pressure and in a toughenvironment?Chen: No problem, I don’t care about pressure or the environment as lo ng as I enjoy the work.Ms. Mandel: Good. Now, do you have any questions to ask?Chen: Yes,I ’ve got one.Are there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred to the head office in NewYork or other branch offices around the world?Ms. Mandel: Um, probably. I think you are likely to be sent to work inan overseas branch to get experience later on once you’ve proved your worth.Chen: Oh, great. If I’m accepted, I will do my best for the company.Ms. Mandel: I wish you luck! We’ll notify you of our final decision by Friday.Chen: Thank you! Ms. Mandel. Good-bye.Ms. Mandel: Goodbye.Key:Reasons for joining the companyIt is one of the leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO.Working in this company would give him the best chance to use what he has learned at university.Relevant work experienceHe was involved in a factory restoration in Nanjing.QuestionsAre there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred tothe head office in New York or other branch offices around the world?Result of the interviewChen Bo will be notified of the final decision by Friday.Video 2 Applying for the position of Sales ManagerScript:Wang: May I come in?Mr. White: Yes, please do.Wang: Goodmorning, sir. My nameis Merry Wang. I ’ve comefor an interview, as requested.Mr. White: Nice to meet you, Miss Wang. I am Harry White, Director of the HR Department. I was expecting you. Please, take a seat.Wang: Thank you.Mr. White: Well, Miss Wang, you are applying for the position of Sales Manager, right? How did you know about our company?Wang: I got to know your company from your TV commercials. They are elaborately designed and produced, and leave me deep impression. And inthe summers of 1997 and 1998 I worked as a salesgirl for your company in Guangzhou.Mr. White: Really? That’s good. Then you must know something about our company?Wang: Yes, a little. Your company is very famous. Your cosmetics andskincare products are very popular with women all over the world.Mr. White: Huh, that ’s right. Miss Wang, can you tell mewhich university you attended?Wang: Sun Yat-sen.Mr. White: And what degree have you got?Wang: I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration.Mr. White: Howis your English? You know, somestaff membersin our company are Americans, so conversational English is very important.Wang: I passed TEM 8 at college, and I am good at oral English. I thinkI can communicate with Americans quite well.Mr. White: Good. I know you are now with United Butter. What is your chief responsibility there?Wang: I ’ve worked there for five years, since I graduated from college. Two years ago, I was appointed Brand Manager— responsible for the Pandaline of biscuits.Mr. White: Why do you want to change your job?Wang: I want to change my work environment,seek newchallenges and broaden my experience. That’s why I want to move into sales.Mr. White: What do you think is the most important qualification for a salesperson?Wang: I think it’s self-confidence and quality products.Mr. White: I agree with you. What salary would you expect to get here?Wang: Well, I would leave it to you to decide after you consider myabilities.My current annual income in United Butter is 150 thousand. But, er,⋯coul d you tell me a little more about what the job entails?Mr. White: You would be in charge of all the sales activities, for allhair products in northeast China. This would involve market analysis,client service and development, sales promotion, and regular customersatisfaction surveys. You’d report directly to the Regional Sales Director. Do you have any other questions?Wang: Yes, only one. When can I get your decision?Mr. White: I need to discuss with other board members. We’ll notify youof our decisi on as soon as possible. But⋯to be honest, you seem to bea good candidate with the right kind of experience and personality.You’re high on my list.Wang: That ’s good! Thank you, Mr. White. I look forward to hearing from you. Goodbye.Mr. White: Goodbye.Key:o 1. F T F F To 2.1) Sales Manager2) Five3) Brand Manager4) biscuits5) Business Administration6) oral EnglishScripts Unit 2Script:Sherry: Daniel, it’s you! I haven’t seen you for years. How are youdoing?Daniel: Very well, thank you. And you, Shelly?Sherry: Not too bad. I heard you’ve got a new job. So,what do you donow?Daniel: I am an engineer in a large international car corporation now.Sherry: Oh, that’s nice! Which department are you in?Daniel: I ’m in the Research and Development Department.Sherry: That sounds great!Daniel: Yes, it ’s really a very exciting and rewarding job. At the moment, we are designing a new type of car.Sherry: Oh, really? You’ve always been clever, Daniel. I knew you’d do something very challenging and creative. Do you need to work overtime?Daniel: Not really, I just work regular hours most of the time. But onFriday nights, I sometimes stay in the office after work to deal withunfinished tasks.Sherry: Well, Daniel, you must come and see me sometime and tell me allabout it over a cup of tea.Daniel: I certainly will. What about you, Sherry? How is your job?Sherry: I am still the accountant of that cosmetics company⋯Task 2 Describing jobsScript:v Jack: Hi, I’m Jack. I’m the manager of the Research & DevelopmentDepartment.I ’ve been in this position for three years.I have to manage all aspects of the product development process,including resource allocation , budget requirements and personnel management. I have towork with marketing teams to analyze the needs of the developing markets and direct our work accordingly.I ’m responsible for creating and managing the R&D teams and for the overall planning, execution , andsuccess of the projects.v Janet:I ’m Janet,Sales Manager of R&TCompany. Since I was promoted to the position of manager four years ago, I’ve been engaged in various responsibilities.My responsibilities include:developing sales strategies;achieving sales targets;recruiting and training sales staff; supervising and motivating team performance;expanding the customer base and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.v Stanley:Hi, I ’m Stanley.As the manager of the Production Department, I ’m responsible for selecting,developing and managing a highly competent and motivated staff of employees; ensuring that productionis cost-effective and the products are produced on time and of good quality. Moreover,I have to work out the humanand material resources needed. I ’m also responsible for identifying the training needs of our staff andcultivating a culture of continuous improvement in all aspects of manufacturing.Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Introducing titles and responsibilitiesScript:President: Good afternoon, everyone! This is Robin Copperfield, the newvice president of our company. He will be in charge of the accounting work.Let ’s give him a warm welcome!Robin: Thank you!President: Mr. Copperfield is an expert in the field of accounting. So,it is a ple asure for us to have him here. Now, Mr. Copperfield, I ’d liketo introduce the vice presidents and managers to you.Robin: It’s OK, thank you!President:This is May Bates, Vice P resident in charge of theAdministration Department and the Neighborhood Service Department.Robin: Nice to meet you, Ms. Bates.Ms. Bates: Nice to meet you, Mr. Copperfield.President: And this is Dennis Hayes. Vice President in charge of theMarketing Department and the Sales Department.Dennis Hayes: How do you do, Mr. Copperfield? Glad to meet you.Robin: Glad to meet you, Mr. Hayes.President: And this is⋯oh, where is Andrew Jefferson?Robin: Mr. Jefferson? I ’ve met him before. I heard he is one of the secretsof this company’s success. Everyone was raving about what a great job he’s done in⋯President: Uh⋯speak of the devil⋯Mr. Jefferson has just arrived.Mr. Jefferson: Hi, Mr. Copperfield, good to see you again.Robin: Good to see you, Mr. Jefferson.Mr. Jefferson: Sorry, I’m late. I was talking to a client.Robin: Oh, t hat ’s OK. How many departments are you in charge of, Mr. Jefferson?Mr. Jefferson:Four: Research & Development, Engineering,Contract Budgets, and Project Preparation.Robin: No wonder you’re so busy.President: Mr. Copperfield, there are three managers who report directly to you, and they are all ladies. So, ladies, can you introduce yourselves? Ada Black: I’m Ada Black, responsible for management accounts.Caroline Clinton:I ’m Caroline Clinton,responsible for financial accounts.Lucy White: I’m Lucy White, responsible for data processing.Robin: Oh, good. Nice to meet you all, ladies.Key:1.Caroline Clinton: financial accountsLucy White: data processingAda Balck: management accounts2.Administration; Marketing; Engineering; Project Preparation; Accounting3.1 ) administration:rear service of the company,coordinating the staffto exercise2)neighborhood service:working out plans for preserving&improving thephysicl,social&economic health of neighbor.3)marketing:establishing marketing strategies to4)research&development:providing advice on available research5)engineering:manage&controlling project quality,schedule &costs6)contract budgets:lead the preparation,development &management of theoperationalVideo 2 Do you like your job?Script:Robin: What ’s your job now, Jerome? Do you still work for that whollyfunded American company?Jerome: No, I left it three years ago. I have my own business now.Frank: Gee, that ’s great!How do you feel as a self -employed entrepreneur ?Jerome: I feel good. I can make a lot more money than before and I havea lot of independence in doing things. But, sometimes I ge[t] tired. Asyou know, it’s not very easy to run a business on your own. What aboutyou, Frank? What are you doing now?Frank: I ’ve worked for several companies. After graduation, I wen[t]toa priva[te] company. Then a year later, I changed to a Sino-Japanese[ ‘sain ?u,d ??p?’ni:z] joint-venture enterprise and worked as a salesassistant. Two years later, I moved on to a computer company and workedin export sales. And now, I’m an advertising executive.Colin: Oh, you are a real job-hopper. Whyhave you changed jobs so often?Frank: I’m always interested in new challenges. I know changing jobs frequently can be a waste of a company’s humanresources, but I ’m gainin ga lot of experience! How is your job, Colin?Colin: I’ve been working for the PMC Textile Plant since I graduated.Two years ago, I was promoted to Line Supervisor.Frank: Do you like your job?Colin: The salary and benefits are Ok, but I don’t like the workenvironment. You know, the workshops are very noisy sometimes. Also, Idon’t often get an opportunity to go anywhere. I hate staying in the same place all the time. You often travel on business, right, Robin?Robin: Yes. As a buyer, I mus[t] travel to purchase stock. I’ve been toa lot of places.Colin: Maybe I should think about becoming a buyer⋯Robin: Mm⋯, everything has two sides. I get fed up with traveling.Nowadays, I wan[t] to spend more time with my family.Janet: Hi, guys, may I join you?Everybody: Sure. Have a seat.Janet: You enjoy getting together, don’t you?What are you talking about?Robin: Jobs. What kind of job do you have, Janet?Janet: I’m the Public Relations Manager in a holding company.Colin: Do you enjoy it?Janet: Yes. What I like about it is that I can meet a lot of new andinteresting people.Robin: How about your working hours?Janet: That ’s the trouble. I usually have to work overtime because I often have dinner parties in the evening. I don’t get enough time with my familyand baby.Key:1.self-employed entrepreneur, buyer, Line Supervisor, Advertising Executive,Public Relations Managers like dislikeJeromemaking a lot more money; having lots of independence in doing thingsfeeling tired sometimesRobinhaving been to a lot of placestoo much traveling; having very little time tospend with his familyColingood salary and benefitsnoisy work environment; seldom having theopportunity to go outFranknew challenges; a lot of experienceJanetmeeting a lot of new & interesting peopleoften having dinner parties in the evening; having little time with her family and babyScripts Unit 3Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 Making a callScript:Office Assistant: Good morning. Luck Promotions. May I help you?Mike: Hello, this is Mike Twist from Smooth Communication. Could I speak to Steve Turner, please?Office Assistant: Just a moment, please.Steve: Hi, Mike. It ’s nice to hear from you. How’s the English weather? Mike: It ’s pretty good for this time of year. What’s it like in NewYork?Steve: Not good, I’m afraid.Mike: That ’s a pity! I’m planning to come by next week.Steve: Really? Well, you’ll comeby and see us while you’re here, I hope.Mike: That ’s what I ’m phoning about. I ’ve got a meeting with a customerin Boston on Thursday next week. I was hoping we could arrange to meetup either before or after that.Steve: Great. That would give me a chance to show you that conventioncenter.Mike: That ’s what I was thinking.Steve: You said you have t o be in Boston on Thursday? That’s the 7th? Mike: That ’s right.I could stop over in New York on the way— that would be Wednesday. Would that be possible?Steve: Ah, I ’m afraid I won’t be in the office on Wednesday.Mike: Er,well,the other possibility would be to arrange it after I leave Boston.Steve: When do you plan to leave Boston?Mike: Either Thursday afternoon or Friday morning, but I would like tocatch a flight back to London on Friday evening.Steve: Ok. Well, it would be best for us if you could fly in on Fridaymorning. I will pick you up at the airport,and then I could show you the convention center. If there’s time, you could come back to the officeand we’ll run through any of the details that still haven’t been finalized.Mike: That sounds good. Just as long as I can get back to the airport formy evening flight.Steve: No problem. Look, why don’t you fax me your information onceyou’ve confirmed your flight?Then we’ll get back to you with an itinerary for the day—that’s Friday the 8th, rig ht?Mike: That ’s right.Good. Well,I ’ll do that and I look forward to seeingyou next week.Key:F F T T F T F FTask 2 Leaving a messageScript:Operator: Hello, ABC Co. Ltd. How can I help you?Paul: This is Paul Jackson of Grand Company. Can I have extension 3421?Operator: Certainly, hold on a minute and I’ll put you through.Roy: Louise Paulson’s office. This is Roy speaking.Paul: This is Paul Jackson calling. Is Louise in?Roy: I ’m sorry. She ’s out at the moment.Paul: When will she be back?Roy: I ’m afraid she won’t be back soon. Can I take a message?Paul: Yes, could you ask her to call me at 979-326-8965. I need to talkto her about the order we placed last Friday. I ’m afraid we have to make some changes to the order. Tell her it’s urgent.Roy: Could you repeat the number please?Paul: Yes, it’s 979 -326-8965 and this is Paul Jackson.Roy: Could you spell it?Paul: P-A-U-L, Paul, J-A-C-K-S-O-N, Jackson. Paul Jackson.Roy: Thank you, Mr. Jackson. I’ll make sure Louise gets this as soon as possible.Paul: Thanks, bye.Roy: Bye.Key:Message NoteTo: Louise PaulsonFrom: Paul JacksonPhone: 979-326-8965Message: Ring back to him about the order they placed last Friday. They have to make some changes to the order. It’s urgent.Taken by: RoyPart IV Viewing & SpeakingVideo 1 Leaving a messageScript:Receptionist: Hello, International Sales.Mr. Schulz: Hello, this is Mr. Schulz here, calling from England. Receptionist: Yes, Mr. Schulz, who do you want to speak to ?Mr. Schulz: I’d like to speak to Mr. Matthews.’m connecting you now.Receptionist: Fine. Hold the line, please. I(connected)Miss Perez: Hello. Mr. Matthew’s office. Who’s calling please?Mr. Schulz: This is Mr. Schulz calling from England. Can I have a wordwith Mr. Matthews?Miss Perez: I ’m afraid Mr. Matthews isn ’t available. He’s gone to Hong Kong on business for a few days.Mr. Schulz: When do you expect him back?Miss Perez: He ’ll be back on Friday afternoon. Is it urgent?Mr. Schulz: Yes.Miss Perez: Can I take a message for him?Mr. Schulz: Yes, please. Will you tell him that we’ve just received yoursample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it?Miss Perez: Sure. It ’s very kind of you to say so. Can we expect an order from you?Mr. Schulz: That’s why I’m making the call. Please tell Mr. Matthewswe’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the priceis too high. We need some negotiation on it.Miss Perez: OK, Mr. Schulz. Anything else?Mr. Schulz: One more thing. Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t beable to get to your company that early this Saturday because of the railstrike. It’ll probably be afternoon before I arrive.Miss Perez: No problem, I’ll give him the message.Mr. Schulz: Thanks.Miss Perez: You ’re welcome. Goodbye.Key:1. F F T T F2. Message 1) Will you tell him that we’ve just received your sample ofthe new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it?Message 2) Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the qualityand design of the table,but the price is too high. Weneed somenegotiation on it.Message3)Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company early on Saturday because of the rail strike. I probably won’t arrive until that afternoon.Video 2 You are hard to get hold of!Script:First attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon, this is DNN. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: Good afternoon. I’d like to speak to Mr. Miller, please. Receptionist: Mr. Miller? Hold on, please. I’ll connect you. (connected)Leo Miller: Mr. Miller speaki ng. Who’s calling please?Ms. Mandel: This is Ms. Mandel from BCM. Is this Henry Miller?Leo Miller: What? Henry Miller? No, this is Leo Miller, in the SalesDepartment. Henry Miller is in the Customer Relations Office. I ’m afraidyou’ve dialed the wrong e xtension.Ms. Mandel: Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me HenryMiller’s extension, please?Leo Miller: Sorry, I haven’t got a directory on hand now. Would you mind calling the switchboard again? I’m sorry not to be of more help.Ms. Mandel: Oh, Ok. It doesn’t matter. I’ll call to the receptionist.Thank you, anyway.Second attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: Good afternoon. This is Ms. Mandel again. I ’m afraid you gaveme the wrong extension just now. I want to speak to Henry Miller, not Leo Miller.Receptionist: Oh, there are two Mr. Miller in our company. I ’m very sorry,I didn ’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait aminute.Ms. Mandel: OK. I’m holding.(Phone rings. Nobody answers the phone. Ms. Mandel hangs up the phone.)Third attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: It ’s me again —Ms. Mandel. I ’m still having trouble gettingthrough to Henry Miller. No one is answering his line. I really need totalk to Mr. Miller as soon as possible. We placed an order with you lastweek, but we have so far heard nothing about it. It’s a rush order, and we need it urgently. Can you help?Receptionist: Of course. I’ll go and find him and ask him to ring youimmediately. There may be a problem with his line.Ms. Mandel: OK, thank you so much.Fourth attempt(Mr. Miller is in his office. The phone line is connected.)Ms. Mandel: Hello, ler, this is Ms. Mandel. Thank you for ringingback. You are hard to get hold of!Henry Miller: Oh, I ’m terribly sorry for the trouble. I was in a meeting and I left my cellphone in my office.Ms. Mandel: Oh, OK. Mr. Miller, I’m calling you about⋯Key:1.First attempt1)A 2)CSecond attempt3)CThird attempt4)C5)BFourth attempt6)C2.1)When Ms. Mandel asked for Mr. Miller, the receptionist replied,“Hold on, please. I’ll connect you.”2) WhenLeo Miller found out that he was not the one Ms. Mandel asked for, he said,“I ’m afraid you ’ve dialed the wrong extension.”3) When Ms. Mandel was told she dialed the wrong number, she said,“Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?”4) Whenthe receptionist realized she had given the wrong extension,she said,“I ’m very sorry,I didn ’t notice that.I ’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.”5) WhenMs. Mandel phoned the receptionist the third time, she explained,“It ’s me again —Ms. Mandel. I ’m still having trouble getting through toHenry Miller ⋯ Can you help? ”6) When Ms. Mandel said it was hard to get hold of him, Henry Miller。
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商务英语视听说原文和答案解析Scripts Unit 1Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 FAQs in job interviewComments on the three questions:Point for Q 1: Tell me something about yourself.Sample answers:Q1.I am graduating in June,2015 from Guangdong University of Finance and my major is financial secretary. I am an outgoing, energetic person.I enjoy teamwork very much. As part of my degree program, I needed to communicate with different peopel. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and a very positive attitude. My career aspiration is to become a successful secretary. During my internship at one company, I worked as a secretary. My duties included offering friendly and efficientschedule to my boss, answering phone calls, taking and passing on messages to my boss.Q2.I received honors in several Financial management and computer contests.I am good at communicating, organizing and coordinating. I like to get along well with people from different backgrounds.If something blocks my path, I will look for a solution. I never give up easily.Sometimes I receive comments that I need to improve in the area of filing. I am now trying to improve by learning from others.Q3.Interest and career development are two of my criteria in choosing a job. Interest is the best motivation. I love to be a secretary, so I will definitely devote myself to it. Moreover, high job satisfaction can be attained when the job is what I am interested in.Career development is very important for me when choosing a job. From what I know, Shangri-La provides equal career advancement for all staff. The job rotation plan and individually tailored training program are really exciting and helpful for young people like me. Task 2 Inappropriate questions in job interviewScript:M: Come in, please.W: Goo d morning, sir. I’m Karen Yang.M: Good morning, Miss Yang. I’m Kevin Carter, the Administration Manager. Take a seat, please.W: Oh, is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.M: Thank you. Ah… Miss Yang, I’ve gone through your resume. I’d like t o ask you some questions now, if you don’t mind.W: Of course not. please go ahead.M: Well, can you tell me why you would like to work as a medical representative with us?W: I really like this kind of work, and having been a doctor for three years, I want to apply for this position for a change.M: Don’t you think it’s a pity for you to leave your present job? W: To some extent, it is. I have learned a lot in the hospital. But I would like to try a different kind of life. By the way, could youtell me how much the new job pays?M: Sure. There is a five-month probationary试用的 period and you can only get RMB2,000 for each month. After that, we’ll determine your salary according to your performance.W: Oh, I see. Then, what about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?M: Every employee in our company enjoys life insurance人寿保险 and unemployment insurance. In addition, they enjoy two-week paid holidays.W: That sounds fine. How much time will it take for me to be promoted here?M: I’m not sure. It dep ends on your ability and performance. Maybe we’ll send you to one of our branches, if you like.W: No problem. I hate staying at one place all the time. But in which cities do you have your branches? And, where is your company based (把总部设在…)?M: Our company is based in New York, with branches in many cities, such as Philadelphia, Beijing and London.…Key:Is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.Avoid asking interviewer personal questions or making personal comments.Could you tell me how much the new job pays?The interviewer might infer from these questions that you are only interested in your own needs and not those of their company. Wait until the employer raises these subjects to discuss them.What about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?How much time will it take for me to be promoted here?But in which cities do you have your branches? And where is your company based?It is also unwise to ask about things you should have already known. You are only telling the interviewer that you haven't done your homework.Part III Language FocusKey:o Name: Cai Ningo Personality: serious-minded认真的; calm; humorous; easy-goingo Strengths: the ability to work with all types of peopleo Weakness: perfectionist; impatiento Work experience: six years’ financial industry experience with several companies; two years’ experience in an investment banko Qualification: graduated from Peking University in 2001 majoring in accounting; fluent English; bookkeeping记账 and accounting proficiency in English.o Reasons for leaving last job: want to find a job that is challenging.o Questions about the job: Would I be able to work abroad in one of your overseas branches?Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Applying for the position of financial consultantScript:Chen: Good morning, Ms Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Good morning, sit down, please.Chen: Thank you!Ms. Mandel: You are Chen Bo, aren’t you? I’m Cathy Mandel, Director of the HR Department.Chen: Yes, I’m Chen Bo. Nice to meet you, Ms. Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Nice to meet you, too. I’ve gone through your resume and would like to know more about you.Chen: Thank you for your interest in me.Ms. Mandel: To start with, would you like to tell me a bit about yourself?Chen: Sure. I’m a senior student a t GDUF. I expect to graduate this summer. My major is international finance.Ms. Mandel: So why did you choose our company?Chen: As far as I know, your company is one of several leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO. I think working here would give me the best chance to use what I’ve learned at university.Ms. Mandel: As a major in international finance, what do you think you can do in consultancy?Chen: Well, I know how to tackle problems. For example, I know I must first analyze the problem and work out the major cause. Then I will be able to search for ways to solve it from available data.Ms. Mandel: Sometimes data is not enough. Have you got any relevant experience in this field?Chen: Last year, during the probationary period, I was involved in the restoration of a factory in Nanjing, I really learned a lot fromthe experience, especially how to access评估people’s strengths and abilities.Ms. Mandel: Can you cope with hard work under pressure and in a tough environment?Chen: No problem, I don’t care about pressure or the environment as long as I enjoy the work.Ms. Mandel: Good. Now, do you have any questions to ask?Chen: Yes, I’ve got one. Are there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred to the head office in New York or other branch offices around the world?Ms. Mandel: Um, probably. I think you are likely to be sent to workin an overseas branch to get experience later on once you’ve proved your worth.Chen: Oh, great. If I’m acce pted, I will do my best for the company. Ms. Mandel: I wish you luck! We’ll notify you of our final decision by Friday.Chen: Thank you! Ms. Mandel. Good-bye.Ms. Mandel: Goodbye.Key:Reasons for joining the companyIt is one of the leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO.Working in this company would give him the best chance to use what he has learned at university.Relevant work experienceHe was involved in a factory restoration in Nanjing.QuestionsAre there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred to the head office in New York or other branch offices around the world?Result of the interviewChen Bo will be notified of the final decision by Friday.Video 2 Applying for the position of Sales ManagerScript:Wang: May I come in?Mr. White: Yes, please do.Wang: Good morning, sir. My name is Merry Wang. I’ve come for an interview, as requested.Mr. White: Nice to meet you, Miss Wang. I am Harry White, Director of the HR Department. I was expecting you. Please, take a seat.Wang: Thank you.Mr. White: Well, Miss Wang, you are applying for the position of Sales Manager, right? How did you know about our company?Wang: I got to know your company from your TV commercials. They are elaborately designed and produced, and leave me deep impression. And in the summers of 1997 and 1998 I worked as a salesgirl for your company in Guangzhou.Mr. White: Really? That’s good. Then you must know something about our company?Wang: Yes, a little. Your company is very famous. Your cosmetics and skincare products are very popular with women all over the world. Mr. White: Huh, that’s right. Miss Wang, can you tell me which university you attended?Wang: Sun Yat-sen.Mr. White: And what degree have you got?Wang: I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration.Mr. White: How is your English? You know, some staff members in our company are Americans, so conversational English is very important. Wang: I passed TEM 8 at college, and I am good at oral English. I think I can communicate with Americans quite well.Mr. White: Good. I know you are now with United Butter. What is your chief responsibility there?Wang: I’ve worked there for five years, since I graduated from college. Two years ago, I was appointed Brand Manager—responsible for the Panda line of biscuits.Mr. White: Why do you want to change your job?Wang: I want to change my work environment, seek new challenges and broaden my experience. That’s why I want to move into sales.Mr. White: What do you think is the most important qualification fora salesperson?Wang: I think it’s self-confidence and quality products.Mr. White: I agree with you. What salary would you expect to get here? Wang: Well, I would leave it to you to decide after you consider my abilities. My current annual income in United Butter is 150 thousand. But, er, … could you tell me a little more about what the job entails?Mr. White: You would be in charge of all the sales activities, forall hair products in northeast China. This would involve market analysis, client service and development, sales promotion, andregular customer satisfaction surveys. You’d report directly to the Regional Sales Director. Do you have any other questions?Wang: Yes, only one. When can I get your decision?Mr. White: I need to discuss with other board members. We’ll notify you of our decision as soon as possible. But … to be honest, you seem to be a good candidate with the right kind of experience and personality. You’re high on my list.Wang: That’s goo d! Thank you, Mr. White. I look forward to hearing from you. Goodbye.Mr. White: Goodbye.Key:o 1. F T F F To 2. 1) Sales Manager2) Five3) Brand Manager4) biscuits5) Business Administration6) oral EnglishScripts Unit 2Script:Sherry: Daniel, it’s you! I haven’t seen you for years. How are you doing?Daniel: Very well, thank you. And you, Shelly?Sherry: Not too bad. I heard you’ve got a new job. So, what do youdo now?Daniel: I am an engineer in a large international car corporation now. Sherry: Oh, that’s nice! Which department are you in?Daniel: I’m in the Research and Development Department.Sherry: That sounds great!Daniel: Yes, it’s really a very exciting and rewarding job. At the moment, we are designing a new type of car.Sherry: Oh, really? You’ve always been clever, Daniel. I knew you’d do something very challenging and creative. Do you need to work overtime?Daniel: Not really, I just work regular hours most of the time. But on Friday nights, I sometimes stay in the office after work to deal with unfinished tasks.Sherry: Well, Daniel, you must come and see me sometime and tell me all about it over a cup of tea.Daniel: I certainly will. What about you, Sherry? How is your job? Sherry: I am still the accountant of that cosmetics company…Task 2 Describing jobsScript:v Jack: Hi, I’m Jack. I’m the manager of the Research & Development Department. I’ve been in this position for three years.I have to manage all aspects of the product development process, including resource allocation , budget requirements and personnel management. I have to work with marketing teams to analyze the needs of the developing markets and direct our work accordingly. I’mresponsible for creating and managing the R&D teams and for the overall planning, execution , and success of the projects.v Janet: I’m Janet, Sales Manager of R&T Company. Since I was promoted to the position of manager four years ago, I’ve been engaged in various responsibilities. My responsibilities include: developing sales strategies; achieving sales targets; recruiting and training sales staff; supervising and motivating team performance; expanding the customer base and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.v Stanley: Hi, I’m Stanley. As the manager of the Production Department, I’m responsible for selecting, developing and managing a highly competent and motivated staff of employees; ensuring that production is cost-effective and the products are produced on time and of good quality. Moreover, I have to work out the human and material resources needed. I’m also responsible for identifying the training needs of our staff and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement in all aspects of manufacturing.Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Introducing titles and responsibilitiesScript:President: Good afternoon, everyone! This is Robin Copperfield, the new vice president of our company. He will be in charge of the accounting work. Let’s give him a warm welcome!Robin: Thank you!President: Mr. Copperfield is an expert in the field of accounting. So, it is a pleasure for us to have him here. Now, Mr. Copperfield, I’d like to introduce the vice presidents and managers to you. Robin: It’s OK, thank you!President: This is May Bates, Vice President in charge of the Administration Department and the Neighborhood Service Department. Robin: Nice to meet you, Ms. Bates.Ms. Bates: Nice to meet you, Mr. Copperfield.President: And this is Dennis Hayes. Vice President in charge of the Marketing Department and the Sales Department.Dennis Hayes: How do you do, Mr. Copperfield? Glad to meet you. Robin: Glad to meet you, Mr. Hayes.President: And this is…oh, where is Andrew Jefferson?Robin: Mr. Jefferson? I’ve met him before. I heard h e is one of the secrets of this company’s success. Everyone was raving about what a great job he’s done in …President: Uh… speak of the devil… Mr. Jefferson has just arrived. Mr. Jefferson: Hi, Mr. Copperfield, good to see you again.Robin: Good to see you, Mr. Jefferson.Mr. Jefferson: Sorry, I’m late. I was talking to a client.Robin: Oh, that’s OK. How many departments are you in charge of, Mr. Jefferson?Mr. Jefferson: Four: Research & Development, Engineering, Contract Budgets, and Project Preparation.Robin: No wonder you’re so busy.President: Mr. Copperfield, there are three managers who report directly to you, and they are all ladies. So, ladies, can you introduce yourselves?Ada Black: I’m Ada Black, responsible for management accounts. Caroline C linton: I’m Caroline Clinton, responsible for financial accounts.Lucy White: I’m Lucy White, responsible for data processing. Robin: Oh, good. Nice to meet you all, ladies.Key:1. Caroline Clinton: financial accountsLucy White: data processingAda Balck: management accounts2. Administration; Marketing; Engineering; Project Preparation; Accounting3.1)administration:rear service of the company,coordinating thestaff to exercise2)neighborhood service:working out plans for preserving&improving the physicl,social&economic health of neighbor.3)marketing:establishing marketing strategies to4)research&development:providing advice on available research5)engineering:manage&controlling project quality,schedule &costs6)contract budgets:lead the preparation,development &management ofthe operationalVideo 2 Do you like your job?Script:Robin: What’s your job now, Jerome? Do you still work for thatwholly funded American company?Jerome: No, I left it three years ago. I have my own business now. Frank: Gee, that’s great! How do you feel as a self-employed entrepreneur ?Jerome: I feel good. I can make a lot more money than before and I have a lot of independence in doing things. But, sometimes I ge[t] tired. As you know, it’s not very easy to run a business on y our own. What about you, Frank? What are you doing now?Frank: I’ve worked for several companies. After graduation, I wen[t] to a priva[te] company. Then a year later, I changed to a Sino-Japanese [‘sainəu,dʒæpə’ni:z] joint-venture enterprise and worked as a sales assistant. Two years later, I moved on to a computer company and worked in export sales. And now, I’m an advertising executive.Colin: Oh, you are a real job-hopper. Why have you changed jobs so often?Frank: I’m always interested in new challeng es. 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?Colin: I’ve been working for the PMC Textile Plant since I graduated. Two years ago, I was promoted to Line Supervisor.Frank: Do you like your job?Colin: The salary and benefits are Ok, but I don’t like the work environment. You know, the workshops are very noisy sometimes. Also,I don’t often get an opportunity to go anywhere. I hate staying in the same place all the time. You often travel on business, right, Robin?Robin: Yes. As a buyer, I mus[t] travel to purchase stock. I’ve been to a lot of places.Colin: Maybe I should think about becoming a buyer…Robin: Mm…, everything has two sides. I get fed up with trav eling. Nowadays, I wan[t] to spend more time with my family.Janet: Hi, guys, may I join you?Everybody: Sure. Have a seat.Janet: You enjoy getting together, don’t you?What are you talking about?Robin: Jobs. What kind of job do you have, Janet?Janet: I’m the Public Relations Manager in a holding company.Colin: Do you enjoy it?Janet: Yes. What I like about it is that I can meet a lot of new and interesting people.Robin: How about your working hours?Janet: That’s the trouble. I usually have to work ov ertime because I often have dinner parties in the evening. I don’t get enough time with my family and baby.Key:1. self-employed entrepreneur, buyer, Line Supervisor, Advertising Executive, Public Relations Manager2. Names like dislikeJeromemaking a lot more money; having lots of independence in doing thingsfeeling tired sometimesRobinhaving been to a lot of placestoo much traveling; having very little time tospend with his familyColingood salary and benefitsnoisy work environment; seldom having theopportunity to go outFranknew challenges; a lot of experienceJanetmeeting a lot of new & interesting peopleoften having dinner parties in the evening; having little time with her family and babyScripts Unit 3Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 Making a callScript:Office Assistant: Good morning. Luck Promotions. May I help you? Mike: Hello, this is Mike Twist from Smooth Communication. Could I speak to Steve Turner, please?Office Assistant: Just a moment, please.Steve: Hi, Mike. It’s nice to hear from you. How’s the English weather?Mike: It’s pretty good for this time of year. What’s it like in New York?Steve: Not good, I’m afraid.Mike: That’s a pity! I’m planning to come by next week.Steve: Really? Well, you’ll come by and see us while you’re here, I hope.Mike: That’s what I’m phoning about. I’ve got a meeting with a customer in Boston on Thursday next week. I was hoping we could arrange to meet up either before or after that.Steve: Great. That would give me a chance to show you that convention center.Mike: That’s what I was thinking.Steve: You said you have to be in Boston on Thursday? That’s the 7th? Mike: That’s right. I could stop over in New York on the way—that would be Wednesday. Would that be possible?Steve: Ah, I’m afraid I won’t be in the office on Wednesday.Mike: Er, well, the other possibility would be to arrange it after I leave Boston.Steve: When do you plan to leave Boston?Mike: Either Thursday afternoon or Friday morning, but I would like to catch a flight back to London on Friday evening.Steve: Ok. Well, it would be best for us if you could fly in on Friday morning. I will pick you up at the airport, and then I could show you the convention center. If there’s time, you could come back to the offi ce and we’ll run through any of the details that still haven’t been finalized.Mike: That sounds good. Just as long as I can get back to the airport for my evening flight.Steve: No problem. Look, why don’t you fax me your information once you’ve confirmed your flight? Then we’ll get back to you with an itinerary for the day—that’s Friday the 8th, right?Mike: That’s right. Good. Well, I’ll do that and I look forward to seeing you next week.Key:F F T T F T F FTask 2 Leaving a messageScript:Operator: Hello, ABC Co. Ltd. How can I help you?Paul: This is Paul Jackson of Grand Company. Can I have extension 3421?Operator: Certainly, hold on a minute and I’ll put you through.Roy: Louise Paulson’s office. This is Roy speaking.Paul: This is Paul Jackson calling. Is Louise in?Roy: I’m sorry. She’s out at the moment.Paul: When will she be back?Roy: I’m afraid she won’t be back soon. Can I take a message?Paul: Yes, could you ask her to call me at 979-326-8965. I need to talk to her about the order we placed last Friday. I’m afraid we have to make some changes to the order. Tell her it’s urgent.Roy: Could you repeat the number please?Paul: Yes, it’s 979-326-8965 and this is Paul Jackson.Roy: Could you spell it?Paul: P-A-U-L, Paul, J-A-C-K-S-O-N, Jackson. Paul Jackson.Roy: Thank you, Mr. Jackson. I’ll make sure Louise gets this as soon as possible.Paul: Thanks, bye.Roy: Bye.Key:Message NoteTo: Louise PaulsonFrom: Paul JacksonPhone: 979-326-8965Message: Ring back to him about the order they placed last Friday. They have to make some changes to the order. It’s urgent.Taken by: RoyPart IV Viewing & SpeakingVideo 1 Leaving a messageScript:Receptionist: Hello, International Sales.Mr. Schulz: Hello, this is Mr. Schulz here, calling from England. Receptionist: Yes, Mr. Schulz, who do you want to speak to ?Mr. Schulz: I’d like to speak to Mr. Matthews.Receptionist: Fine. Hold the line, please. I’m connecting you now. (connected)Miss Perez: Hello. Mr. Matthew’s office. Who’s calling please?Mr. Schulz: This is Mr. Schulz calling from England. Can I have a word with Mr. Matthews?Miss Perez: I’m afraid Mr. Matthews isn’t available. He’s gone to Hong Kong on business for a few days.Mr. Schulz: When do you expect him back?Miss Perez: He’ll be ba ck on Friday afternoon. Is it urgent?Mr. Schulz: Yes.Miss Perez: Can I take a message for him?Mr. Schulz: Yes, please. Will you tell him that we’ve just received your sample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it?Miss Perez: Sure. It’s very kind of you to say so. Can we expect an order from you?Mr. Schulz: That’s why I’m making the call. Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Miss Perez: OK, Mr. Schulz. Anything else?Mr. Schulz: One more thing. Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company that early this Saturday because of the rail strike. It’ll probably be afternoon before I arrive.Miss Perez: No pr oblem, I’ll give him the message.Mr. Schulz: Thanks.Miss Perez: You’re welcome. Goodbye.Key:1. F F T T F2.Message 1) Will you tell him that we’ve just received your sample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it? Message 2) Pl ease tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Message 3) Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company early on Saturday because of the rail strike. I probably won’t arrive until that afternoon.Video 2 You are hard to get hold of!Script:First attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon, this is DNN. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: Good afternoon. I’d like to speak to Mr. Miller, please. Recep tionist: Mr. Miller? Hold on, please. I’ll connect you. (connected)Leo Miller: Mr. Miller speaking. Who’s calling please?Ms. Mandel: This is Ms. Mandel from BCM. Is this Henry Miller?Leo Miller: What? Henry Miller? No, this is Leo Miller, in the Sales D epartment. Henry Miller is in the Customer Relations Office. I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong extension.Ms. Mandel: Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?Leo Miller: Sorry, I haven’t got a directory on hand now. Would you mind calling the switchboard again? I’m sorry not to be of more help. Ms. Mandel: Oh, Ok. It doesn’t matter. I’ll call to the receptionist. Thank you, anyway.Second attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: Goo d afternoon. This is Ms. Mandel again. I’m afraid you gave me the wrong extension just now. I want to speak to Henry Miller, not Leo Miller.Receptionist: Oh, there are two Mr. Miller in our company. I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you throu gh right now. Please wait a minute.Ms. Mandel: OK. I’m holding.(Phone rings. Nobody answers the phone. Ms. Mandel hangs up the phone.)Third attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller. No one is answering his line. Ireally need to talk to Mr. Miller as soon as possible. We placed an order with you last week, but we have so far heard nothing about it. It’s a rush order, and we need it urgently. Ca n you help? Receptionist: Of course. I’ll go and find him and ask him to ringyou immediately. There may be a problem with his line.Ms. Mandel: OK, thank you so much.Fourth attempt(Mr. Miller is in his office. The phone line is connected.)Ms. Mandel: Hello, Mr. Miller, this is Ms. Mandel. Thank you for ringing back. You are hard to get hold of!Henry Miller: Oh, I’m terribly sorry for the trouble. I was in a meeting and I left my cellphone in my office.Ms. Mandel: Oh, OK. Mr. Miller, I’m calling you about…Key:1.First attempt1) A 2)CSecond attempt3) CThird attempt4) C5) BFourth attempt6) C2.1) When Ms. Mandel asked for Mr. Miller, the receptionist replied, “Hold on, please. I’ll connect you.”2) When Leo Miller found out that he was not the one Ms. Mandel asked for, he said,“I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong extension.”3) When Ms. Mandel was told she dialed the wrong number, she said, “Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?”4) When the receptionist realized she had given the wrong extension, she said,“I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.”5) When Ms. Mandel phoned the receptionist the third time, she explained,“It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller… Can you help?”6) When Ms. Mandel said it was hard to get hold of him, Henry Miller replied,“Oh, I’m terribly sorry for the trouble.”Scripts Unit 4Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 Formal and informal meetingsScript:。
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Scripts Unit 1Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 FAQs in job interviewComments on the three questions:Point for Q 1: Tell me something about yourself.Sample answers:Q1.I am graduating in June,XXXX from Guangdong University of Finance and my major is financial secretary. I am an outgoing, energetic person. I enjoy teamwork very much. As part of my degree program, I needed to communicate with different peopel. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and a very positive attitude. My career aspiration is to become a successful secretary. During my internship at one company, I worked as a secretary. My duties included offering friendly and efficientschedule to my boss, answering phone calls, taking and passing on messages to my boss.Q2.I received honors in several Financial management and computer contests. I am good at communicating, organizing and coordinating. I like to get along well with people from different backgrounds.If something blocks my path, I will look for a solution. I never give up easily.Sometimes I receive comments that I need to improve in the area offiling. I am now trying to improve by learning from others.Q3.Interest and career development are two of my criteria in choosing a job. Interest is the best motivation. I love to be a secretary, so I will definitely devote myself to it. Moreover, high job satisfaction can be attained when the job is what I am interested in.Career development is very important for me when choosing a job. From what I know, Shangri-La provides equal career advancement for all staff. The job rotation plan and individually tailored training program are really exciting and helpful for young people like me.Task 2 Inappropriate questions in job interviewScript:M: Come in, please.W: Good morning, sir. I’m Karen Yang.M: Good morning, Miss Yang. I’m Kevin Carter, the Administration Manager. Take a seat, please.W: Oh, is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.M: Thank you. Ah… Miss Yang, I’ve gone through your resume. I’d like to ask you some quest ions now, if you don’t mind.W: Of course not. please go ahead.M: Well, can you tell me why you would like to work as a medical representative with us?W: I really like this kind of work, and having been a doctor for three years, I want to apply for this position for a change.M: Don’t you think it’s a pity for you to leave your present job?W: To some extent, it is. I have learned a lot in the hospital. But I would like to try a different kind of life. By the way, could you tell me how much the new job pays?M: Sure. There is a five-month probationary试用的period and you can only get RMB2,000 for each month. After that, we’ll determine your salary according to your performance.W: Oh, I see. Then, what about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?M: Every employee in our company enjoys life insurance人寿保险and unemployment insurance. In addition, they enjoy two-week paid holidays.W: That sounds fine. How much time will it take for me to be promoted here?M: I’m not sure. It depends on your ability and performance. Maybe we’ll send you to one of our branches, if you like.W: No problem. I hate staying at one place all the time. But in which cities do you have your branches? And, where is your company based (把总部设在…)?M: Our company is based in New York, with branches in many cities, suchas Philadelphia, Beijing and London.…Key:Is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.Avoid asking interviewer personal questions or making personal comments.Could you tell me how much the new job pays?The interviewer might infer from these questions that you are only interested in your own needs and not those of their company. Wait until the employer raises these subjects to discuss them.What about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?How much time will it take for me to be promoted here?But in which cities do you have your branches? And where is your company based?It is also unwise to ask about things you should have already known. You are only telling the interviewer that you haven't done your homework.Part III Language FocusKey:o Name: Cai Ningo Personality: serious-minded认真的; calm; humorous; easy-goingo Strengths: the ability to work with all types of peopleo Weakness: perfectionist; impatiento Work experience: six years’ financial industry experience with several companies; two years’ e xperience in an investment banko Qualification: graduated from Peking University in XXXX majoring in accounting; fluent English; bookkeeping记账and accounting proficiency in English.o Reasons for leaving last job: want to find a job that is challenging.o Questions about the job: Would I be able to work abroad in one of your overseas branches?Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Applying for the position of financial consultantScript:Chen: Good morning, Ms Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Good morning, sit down, please.Chen: Thank you!Ms. Mandel: You are Chen Bo, aren’t you? I’m Cathy Mandel, Director of the HR Department.Chen: Yes, I’m Chen Bo. Nice to meet you, Ms. Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Nice to meet you, too. I’ve gone through your resume and would like to know more about you.Chen: Thank you for your interest in me.Ms. Mandel: To start with, would you like to tell me a bit about yourself?Chen: Sure. I’m a senior student at GDUF. I expect to graduate this summer. My major is international finance.Ms. Mandel: So why did you choose our company?Chen: As far as I know, your company is one of several leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO. I think working here would give me the best chance to use what I’ve learned at university.Ms. Mandel: As a major in international finance, what do you think you can do in consultancy?Chen: Well, I know how to tackle problems. For example, I know I must first analyze the problem and work out the major cause. Then I will be able to search for ways to solve it from available data.Ms. Mandel: Sometimes data is not enough. Have you got any relevant experience in this field?Chen: Last year, during the probationary period, I was involved in the restoration of a factory in Nanjing, I really learned a lot from the experience, especially how to access评估people’s strengths and abilities.Ms. Mandel: Can you cope with hard work under pressure and in a tough environment?Chen: No problem, I don’t care about pressure or the environment as long as I enjoy the work.Ms. Mandel: Good. Now, do you have any questions to ask?Chen: Yes, I’ve got one. Are there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred to the head office in New York or other branch offices around the world?Ms. Mandel: Um, probably. I think you are likely to be sent to work in an overseas branch to get experience later on once you’ve proved your worth.Chen: Oh, great. If I’m accepted, I will do my best for the company. Ms. Mandel: I wish you luck! We’ll notify you of our final decision by Friday.Chen: Thank you! Ms. Mandel. Good-bye.Ms. Mandel: Goodbye.Key:Reasons for joining the companyIt is one of the leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO.Working in this company would give him the best chance to use what he has learned at university.Relevant work experienceHe was involved in a factory restoration in Nanjing.QuestionsAre there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred tothe head office in New York or other branch offices around the world? Result of the interviewChen Bo will be notified of the final decision by Friday.Video 2 Applying for the position of Sales ManagerScript:Wang: May I come in?Mr. White: Yes, please do.Wang: Good mo rning, sir. My name is Merry Wang. I’ve come for an interview, as requested.Mr. White: Nice to meet you, Miss Wang. I am Harry White, Director of the HR Department. I was expecting you. Please, take a seat.Wang: Thank you.Mr. White: Well, Miss Wang, you are applying for the position of Sales Manager, right? How did you know about our company?Wang: I got to know your company from your TV commercials. They are elaborately designed and produced, and leave me deep impression. And in the summers of 1997 and 1998 I worked as a salesgirl for your company in Guangzhou.Mr. White: Really? That’s good. Then you must know something about our company?Wang: Yes, a little. Your company is very famous. Your cosmetics and skincare products are very popular with women all over the world.Mr. White: Huh, that’s right. Miss Wang, can you tell me which university you attended?Wang: Sun Yat-sen.Mr. White: And what degree have you got?Wang: I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration.Mr. White: How is your English? You know, some staff members in our company are Americans, so conversational English is very important. Wang: I passed TEM 8 at college, and I am good at oral English. I think I can communicate with Americans quite well.Mr. White: Good. I know you are now with United Butter. What is your chief responsibility there?Wang: I’ve worked there for five years, since I graduated from college. Two years ago, I was appointed Brand Manager—responsible for the Panda line of biscuits.Mr. White: Why do you want to change your job?Wang: I want to change my work environment, seek new challenges and broaden my experience. That’s why I want to move into sales.Mr. White: What do you think is the most important qualification for a salesperson?Wang: I think it’s self-confidence and quality products.Mr. White: I agree with you. What salary would you expect to get here? Wang: Well, I would leave it to you to decide after you consider myabilities. My current annual income in United Butter is 150 thousand. But, er, … coul d you tell me a little more about what the job entails?Mr. White: You would be in charge of all the sales activities, for all hair products in northeast China. This would involve market analysis, client service and development, sales promotion, and regular customer satisfaction surveys. You’d report directly to the Regional Sales Director. Do you have any other questions?Wang: Yes, only one. When can I get your decision?Mr. White: I need to discuss with other board members. We’ll notify you of our decisi on as soon as possible. But … to be honest, you seem to be a good candidate with the right kind of experience and personality. You’re high on my list.Wang: That’s good! Thank you, Mr. White. I look forward to hearing from you. Goodbye.Mr. White: Goodbye.Key:o 1. F T F F To 2. 1) Sales Manager2) Five3) Brand Manager4) biscuits5) Business Administration6) oral EnglishScripts Unit 2Script:Sherry: Daniel, it’s you! I haven’t seen you for years. How are you doing?Daniel: Very well, thank you. And you, Shelly?Sherry: Not too bad. I heard you’ve got a new job. So, what do you do now?Daniel: I am an engineer in a large international car corporation now. Sherry: Oh, that’s nice! Which department are you in?Daniel: I’m in the Research and Development Department.Sherry: That sounds great!Daniel: Yes, it’s really a very exciting and rewarding job. At the moment, we are designing a new type of car.Sherry: Oh, really? You’ve always been clever, Dan iel. I knew you’d do something very challenging and creative. Do you need to work overtime?Daniel: Not really, I just work regular hours most of the time. But on Friday nights, I sometimes stay in the office after work to deal with unfinished tasks.Sherry: Well, Daniel, you must come and see me sometime and tell me allabout it over a cup of tea.Daniel: I certainly will. What about you, Sherry? How is your job? Sherry: I am still the accountant of that cosmetics company…Task 2 Describing jobsScript:v Jack: Hi, I’m Jack. I’m the manager of the Research & Development Department. I’ve been in this position for three years. I have to manage all aspects of the product development process, including resource allocation , budget requirements and personnel management. I have to work with marketing teams to analyze the needs of the developing markets and direct our work accordingly. I’m responsible for creating and managing the R&D teams and for the overall planning, execution , and success of the projects.v Janet: I’m Janet, Sales Manager of R&T Company. Since I was promoted to the position of manager four years ago, I’ve been engaged in various responsibilities. My responsibilities include: developing sales strategies; achieving sales targets; recruiting and training sales staff; supervising and motivating team performance; expanding the customer base and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.v Stanley: Hi, I’m Stanley. As the manager of the Production Department, I’m responsible for selecting, developing and managing ahighly competent and motivated staff of employees; ensuring that production is cost-effective and the products are produced on time and of good quality. Moreover, I have to work out the human and material resources needed. I’m als o responsible for identifying the training needs of our staff and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement in all aspects of manufacturing.Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Introducing titles and responsibilitiesScript:President: Good afternoon, everyone! This is Robin Copperfield, the new vice president of our company. He will be in charge of the accounting work. Let’s give him a warm welcome!Robin: Thank you!President: Mr. Copperfield is an expert in the field of accounting. So, it is a ple asure for us to have him here. Now, Mr. Copperfield, I’d like to introduce the vice presidents and managers to you.Robin: It’s OK, thank you!President: This is May Bates, Vice President in charge of the Administration Department and the Neighborhood Service Department. Robin: Nice to meet you, Ms. Bates.Ms. Bates: Nice to meet you, Mr. Copperfield.President: And this is Dennis Hayes. Vice President in charge of theMarketing Department and the Sales Department.Dennis Hayes: How do you do, Mr. Copperfield? Glad to meet you. Robin: Glad to meet you, Mr. Hayes.President: And this is…oh, where is Andrew Jefferson?Robin: Mr. Jefferson? I’ve met him before. I heard he is one of the secrets of this company’s success. Everyone was raving about what a great job he’s done in …President: Uh… speak of the devil… Mr. Jefferson has just arrived.Mr. Jefferson: Hi, Mr. Copperfield, good to see you again.Robin: Good to see you, Mr. Jefferson.Mr. Jefferson: Sorry, I’m late. I was talking to a client.Robin: Oh, t hat’s OK. How many departments are you in charge of, Mr. Jefferson?Mr. Jefferson: Four: Research & Development, Engineering, Contract Budgets, and Project Preparation.Robin: No wonder you’re so busy.President: Mr. Copperfield, there are three managers who report directly to you, and they are all ladies. So, ladies, can you introduce yourselves? Ada Black: I’m Ada Black, responsible for management accounts. Caroline Clinton: I’m Caroline Clinton, responsible for financial accounts.Lucy White: I’m Lucy White, responsible for data processing.Robin: Oh, good. Nice to meet you all, ladies.Key:1. Caroline Clinton: financial accountsLucy White: data processingAda Balck: management accounts2. Administration; Marketing; Engineering; Project Preparation; Accounting3.1)administration:rear service of the company,coordinating the staff to exercise2)neighborhood service:working out plans for preserving&improving the physicl,social&economic health of neighbor.3)marketing:establishing marketing strategies to4)research&development:providing advice on available research5)engineering:manage&controlling project quality,schedule &costs6)contract budgets:lead the preparation,development &management of the operationalVideo 2 Do you like your job?Script:Robin: What’s your job now, Jerome? Do you still work for that wholly funded American company?Jerome: No, I left it three years ago. I have my own business now. Frank: Gee, that’s great! How do you feel as a self-employedentrepreneur ?Jerome: I feel good. I can make a lot more money than before and I have a lot of independence in doing things. But, sometimes I ge[t] tired. As you know, it’s not very easy to run a business on your own. What about you, Frank? What are you doing now?Frank: I’ve worked for several companies. After graduation, I wen[t] to a priva[te] company. Then a year later, I changed to a Sino-Japanese [‘sainəu,dʒæpə’ni:z] joint-venture enterprise and worked as a sales assistant. Two years later, I moved on to a computer company and worked in export sales. And now, I’m an advertising executive. Colin: Oh, you are a real job-hopper. Why have you changed jobs so often?Frank: I’m always interested in new challenges. I know changing jobs frequently can be a waste of a company’s human resources, but I’m gaining a lot of experience! How is your job, Colin?Colin: I’ve been working for the PMC T extile Plant since I graduated. Two years ago, I was promoted to Line Supervisor.Frank: Do you like your job?Colin: The salary and benefits are Ok, but I don’t like the work environment. You know, the workshops are very noisy sometimes. Also, I don’t often get an opportunity to go anywhere. I hate staying in the same place all the time. You often travel on business, right, Robin?Robin: Yes. As a buyer, I mus[t] travel to purchase stock. I’ve been to a lot of places.Colin: Maybe I should think about becoming a buyer…Robin: Mm…, everything has two sides. I get fed up with traveling. Nowadays, I wan[t] to spend more time with my family.Janet: Hi, guys, may I join you?Everybody: Sure. Have a seat.Janet: You enjoy getting together, don’t you?What are you talking about?Robin: Jobs. What kind of job do you have, Janet?Janet: I’m the Public Relations Manager in a holding company. Colin: Do you enjoy it?Janet: Yes. What I like about it is that I can meet a lot of new and interesting people.Robin: How about your working hours?Janet: That’s the trouble. I usually have to work overtime because I often have dinner parties in the evening. I don’t get enough time with my family and baby.Key:1. self-employed entrepreneur, buyer, Line Supervisor, Advertising Executive, Public Relations Manager2. Names like dislikemaking a lot more money; having lots of independence in doing things feeling tired sometimesRobinhaving been to a lot of placestoo much traveling; having very little time tospend with his familyColingood salary and benefitsnoisy work environment; seldom having theopportunity to go outFranknew challenges; a lot of experienceJanetmeeting a lot of new & interesting peopleoften having dinner parties in the evening; having little time with her family and babyScripts Unit 3Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 Making a callOffice Assistant: Good morning. Luck Promotions. May I help you? Mike: Hello, this is Mike Twist from Smooth Communication. Could I speak to Steve Turner, please?Office Assistant: Just a moment, please.Steve: Hi, Mike. It’s nice to hear from you. How’s the English weather? Mike: It’s pretty good for this time of year. What’s it like in New York? Steve: Not good, I’m afraid.Mike: That’s a pity! I’m planning to come by next week.Steve: Really? Well, you’ll come by and see us while you’re here, I hope.Mike: That’s what I’m phoning about. I’ve got a meeting w ith a customer in Boston on Thursday next week. I was hoping we could arrange to meet up either before or after that.Steve: Great. That would give me a chance to show you that convention center.Mike: That’s what I was thinking.Steve: You said you have t o be in Boston on Thursday? That’s the 7th? Mike: That’s right. I could stop over in New York on the way—that would be Wednesday. Would that be possible?Steve: Ah, I’m afraid I won’t be in the office on Wednesday.Mike: Er, well, the other possibility would be to arrange it after I leaveSteve: When do you plan to leave Boston?Mike: Either Thursday afternoon or Friday morning, but I would like to catch a flight back to London on Friday evening.Steve: Ok. Well, it would be best for us if you could fly in on Friday morning. I will pick you up at the airport, and then I could show you the convention center. If there’s time, you could come back to the office and we’ll run through any of the details that still haven’t been finalized.Mike: That sounds good. Just as long as I can get back to the airport for my evening flight.Steve: No problem. Look, why don’t you fax me your information once you’ve confirmed your flight? Then we’ll get back to you with an itinerary for the day—that’s Friday the 8th, rig ht?Mike: That’s right. Good. Well, I’ll do that and I look forward to seeing you next week.Key:F F T T F T F FTask 2 Leaving a messageScript:Operator: Hello, ABC Co. Ltd. How can I help you?Paul: This is Paul Jackson of Grand Company. Can I have extension 3421?Operator: Certainly, hold on a minute and I’ll put you through.Roy: Louise Paulson’s office. This is Roy speaking.Paul: This is Paul Jackson calling. Is Louise in?Roy: I’m sorry. She’s out at the moment.Paul: When will she be back?Roy: I’m afraid she won’t be back soon. Can I take a message? Paul: Yes, could you ask her to call me at 979-326-8965. I need to talk to her about the order we placed last Friday. I’m afraid we have to make some changes to the order. T ell her it’s urgent.Roy: Could you repeat the number please?Paul: Yes, it’s 979-326-8965 and this is Paul Jackson.Roy: Could you spell it?Paul: P-A-U-L, Paul, J-A-C-K-S-O-N, Jackson. Paul Jackson.Roy: Thank you, Mr. Jackson. I’ll make sure Louise gets this as soon as possible.Paul: Thanks, bye.Roy: Bye.Key:Message NoteTo: Louise PaulsonFrom: Paul JacksonPhone: 979-326-8965Message: Ring back to him about the order they placed last Friday. They have to make some changes to the order. It’s urgent.Taken by: RoyPart IV Viewing & SpeakingVideo 1 Leaving a messageScript:Receptionist: Hello, International Sales.Mr. Schulz: Hello, this is Mr. Schulz here, calling from England. Receptionist: Yes, Mr. Schulz, who do you want to speak to ?Mr. Schulz: I’d like to speak to Mr. Matthews.Receptionist: Fine. Hold the line, please. I’m connecting you now. (connected)Miss Perez: Hello. Mr. Matthew’s office. Who’s calling please?Mr. Schulz: This is Mr. Schulz calling from England. Can I have a word with Mr. Matthews?Miss Pere z: I’m afraid Mr. Matthews isn’t available. He’s gone to Hong Kong on business for a few days.Mr. Schulz: When do you expect him back?Miss Perez: He’ll be back on Friday afternoon. Is it urgent?Mr. Schulz: Yes.Miss Perez: Can I take a message for him?Mr. Schulz: Yes, please. Will you tell him that we’ve just received yoursample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it? Miss Perez: Sure. It’s very kind of you to say so. Can we expect an order from you?Mr. Schulz: That’s why I’m mak ing the call. Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Miss Perez: OK, Mr. Schulz. Anything else?Mr. Schulz: One more thing. Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company that early this Saturday because of the rail strike. It’ll probably be afternoon before I arrive.Miss Perez: No problem, I’ll give him the message.Mr. Schulz: Thanks.Miss Perez: You’re welcome. Goodbye.Key:1. F F T T F2.Message 1) Will you tell him that we’ve just received your sample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it?Message 2) Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Message 3) Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company early on Saturday because of the rail strike. I probablywon’t arrive until that afternoon.Video 2 You are hard to get hold of!Script:First attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon, this is DNN. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: Good afternoon. I’d like to speak to Mr. Miller, please. Receptionist: Mr. Miller? Hold on, please. I’ll connect you. (connected)Leo Miller: Mr. Miller speaki ng. Who’s calling please?Ms. Mandel: This is Ms. Mandel from BCM. Is this Henry Miller?Leo Miller: What? Henry Miller? No, this is Leo Miller, in the Sales Department. Henry Miller is in the Customer Relations Office. I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong e xtension.Ms. Mandel: Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?Leo Miller: Sorry, I haven’t got a directory on hand now. Would you mind calling the switchboard again? I’m sorry not to be of more help. Ms. Mandel: Oh, Ok. It doesn’t matter. I’ll call to the receptionist. Thank you, anyway.Second attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: Good afternoon. This is Ms. Mandel again. I’m afraid you gave me the wrong extension just now. I want to speak to Henry Miller, not Leo Miller.Receptionist: Oh, there are two Mr. Miller in our company. I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.Ms. Mandel: OK. I’m holding.(Phone rings. Nobody answers the phone. Ms. Mandel hangs up the phone.)Third attemptReceptionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?Ms. Mandel: It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller. No one is answering his line. I really need to talk to Mr. Miller as soon as possible. We placed an order with you last week, but we have so far heard nothing about it. It’s a rush order, and we need it urgently. Can you help?Receptionist: Of course. I’ll go and find him and ask him to ring you immediately. There may be a problem with his line.Ms. Mandel: OK, thank you so much.Fourth attempt(Mr. Miller is in his office. The phone line is connected.)Ms. Mandel: Hello, Mr. Miller, this is Ms. Mandel. Thank you for ringingback. You are hard to get hold of!He nry Miller: Oh, I’m terribly sorry for the trouble. I was in a meeting and I left my cellphone in my office.Ms. Mandel: Oh, OK. Mr. Miller, I’m calling you about…Key:1.First attempt1) A 2)CSecond attempt3) CThird attempt4) C5) BFourth attempt6) C2.1) When Ms. Mandel asked for Mr. Miller, the receptionist replied, “Hold on, please. I’ll connect you.”2) When Leo Miller found out that he was not the one Ms. Mandel asked for, he said,“I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong extension.”3) When Ms. Mandel was told she dialed the wrong number, she said,“Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?”4) When the receptionist realized she had given the wrong extension, she said,“I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.”5) When Ms. Mandel phoned the receptionist the third time, she explained,“It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller… Can you help?”6) When Ms. Mandel said it was hard to get hold of him, Henry Miller replied,“Oh, I’m terribly sorry for the trouble.”Scripts Unit 4Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 Formal and informal meetingsScript:Extract 1. Good afternoon, I’d like to call the meeting to order. There are three issues on today’s agenda. First of all, let’s discuss whether it’s necessary to set up the Department of Security.Extract 2. OK, everyone is here. Shall we start? As you know, we’ve。
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Unit 1Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 1Q1.I am graduating in June from ABC University and my major is hotel management. I am an outgoing, energetic person. I enjoy teamwork very much. As part of my degree program, I needed to finish different projects with my teammates. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and a very positive attitude. My career aspiration is to become a successful hotelier. During my internship at the Grand Hyatt, I worked as a receptionist. My duties included offering friendly and efficient check-in and check-out service to guests, answering phone calls, taking and passing on messages to guests, I find that if I can make the guests happy, I will be very happy, too. Q2.I received honors in several school-wide English and computer contests. I enjoy working with people from different backgrounds. I am good at communicating, organizing andcoordinating. If something blocks my path, I will look for a solution. I never give up easily.Sometimes I receive comments that I need to improve in the area of filing. I am now trying to improve by learning from others.Q3.Interest and career development are two of my criteria in choosing a job. Interest is the best motivation. I love the hotel business, so I will definitely devote myself to it. Moreover, high job satisfaction can be attained when the job is what I am interested in.Career development is very important for me when choosing a job. From what I know, Shangri-La provides equal career advancement for all staff. The job rotation plan and individually tailored training program are really exciting and helpful for young people like me.Task 2Is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.Avoid asking interviewer personal questions or making personal comments.Could you tell me how much the new job pays?The interviewer might infer from these questions that you are only interested in your own needs and not those of their company. Wait until the employer raises these subjects to discuss them.What about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?How much time will it take for me to be promoted here?But in which cities do you have your branches? And where is your company based?It is also unwise to ask about things you should have already known. You are only telling the interviewer that you haven't done your homework.Part II Language FocusName: Cai NingPersonality: serious-minded; calm; humorous; easy-going Strengths: the ability to work with all types of people Weakness: perfectionist; impatientWork experience: six years’ financial industry experiencewith several companies; two years’ experience in aninvestment bankQualification: graduated from Peking University in 2001majoring in accounting; fluent English; bookkeeping andaccounting proficiency in English.Reasons for leaving last job: want to find a job that ischallenging.Questions about the job: Would I be able to work abroad inone of your overseas branches?Part III Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1Reasons for joining the company It is one of the leading international consultant corporations which came to China after Chinaentered WTO.Working in this company would give him the best chance to use what he has learned atuniversity.Relevant work experienceHe was involved in a factory restoration in Nanjing. Questions Are there any opportunities for Chinese employeesto be transferred to the head office in New York orother branch offices around the world?Result of the interview C hen Bo will be notified of the final decision byFriday.Video 21. F T F F T2. 1) Sales Manager2) Five3) Brand Manager4) biscuits5) Business Administration6) oral EnglishIV Case AnalysisHint:She is not likely to get the job because she did poorly in thejob interview.Things went wrong:1. Use filler words (“you know”) too many times.2. Bad-mouth former employer.3. Inappropriate answers to interviewer’s questions, eg, “I would rather like to establish my own company”4. Ask inappropriate questions, eg. “Can I take time off for vacation?”5. Self-conceit—“I have no weakness”.6. Too much emphasis on travel.Scripts Unit 2Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 11) I haven’t seen you for years.2) What do you do now?3) I’m in the Research and Development Department.4) I knew you’d do something very challenging and creative.5) I sometimes stay in the office after work to deal with unfinished tasks.6) I am still the accountant of that cosmetics company. Task 21) personnel management2) developing markets3) planning4) execution5) sales targets6) team performance7) customer base8)customer satisfaction9)selecting, developing and managing10)cost-effective11)on time12)of good quality13) human and material resources14)training needs15)continuous improvementPart II Viewing and SpeakingVideo 11.Caroline Clinton: financial accountsLucy White: data processingAda Balck: management accounts2. Administration; Marketing; Engineering; ProjectPreparation; AccountingVideo 21. self-employed entrepreneur, buyer, Line Supervisor,Advertising Executive, Public Relations Manager2.Names Likes DislikesJerome making a lot more money; having lots of independence in doing things feeling tired sometimesRobin having been to a lot of places too much traveling; having very little time tospend with his familyColin good salary and benefits n oisy work environment; seldom having theopportunity to go outFrank new challenges; a lot of experienceJanet meeting a lot of new & interesting people often having dinner parties in the evening; having little time with her family and babyUnit 3Part I Warm-up1) ensure smooth business communication2) the purpose of your call3) all the documents you’ll need4) schedule a specific time5) all distractions.6) confirm that you have understood each point.7) interruptions.8) strong accent.9) you sound polite and agreeable.10) the optional choice method,11) lengthy calls.12) smile while you are talking.Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1F F T T F T F FTask 2 Leaving a messageMessage NoteTo: Louise PaulsonFrom: Paul JacksonPhone: 979-326-8965Message: Ring back to him about the order theyplaced last Friday. They have to make somechanges to the order. It’s urgent.Taken by: RoyPart III Viewing & SpeakingVideo 11. F F T T F2. Message 1) Will you tell him that we’ve just receivedyour sample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it?Message 2) Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need some negotiation on it.Message 3) Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company early on Saturday because of the rail strike. I probably won’t arrive until thatafternoon.Video 21.1) A 2)C 3) C 4) C 5) B 6) C2.1) “Hold on, please. I’ll connect you.”2) “I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong extension.”3) “Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?”4) “I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.”5) “It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller… Can you help?”6) “Oh, I’m terribly sorry for the trouble.”Unit4Task 11Formal*Good afternoon, I’d like to call the meeting to order.* First of all, let’s discuss…2Informal*OK, everyone is here…*So, why don’t we start with…3Informal* Right, you know why we are here.* Maybe we should do it like this…4Formal*Welcome to BCG, and to what I am sure will be the beginning of a major new alliance.* Today our purpose is to…5Informal*Right, let’s get down to business…* I suggest we deal with that…6Formal*Well, gentleman, it’s a pleasure to be here today…*I’d like to start with…Task 21) Arrive at the meeting ahead of schedule.2) Consider using a tape recorder.3) Use a consistent format.4) Follow the agenda.5) Be concise.6) List specific outcomes.7) After the meeting, write a meeting report from your notes.Part II Viewing & SpeakingVideo 1F F F T FVideo 21) To figure out the reason for the sales drop and the actions to be taken.2) The salespeople are not very motivated.3) No, because the sales quotas are pretty high.4) He proposes to lower the quotas.Unit 5Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 1C B B C ATask 21)daily routine in the office2)whether the visitor has an appointment or not3)greet the visitor4)the visitor’s name, title and position5)apologize and make some suggestions6)express regret and explain why7)date, time, name and the firm the visitor works for.8)considerate and warm9)keep the visitor fully informed of the situation.Part II Viewing and SpeakingVideo 11) George is travelling on business.2)He will stay for about a week.3)He has been invited to attend the trade fair by his business associates.4) His laptop computer is in the bag. It’s duty-free.5) No, good for personal use rather than commercial use are not subject to duty, and they are within the limit.Video 21.F2. T3.F4.F5.F6.F7.T8.F9.T 10.FUnit 6Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 11. we are hiring for2. business software and consulting services3. 4,0004. large corporations5. 90 million dollars6. pretty fast7. 298. a large project for a bankTask 2Company Profile1) Monica Li2) Manager of the PR Department of Oracle China3) enterprise software company in the world the first4) global software giant in China5) 19776) California7) 42,0008) 11 billion dollars9) 1989; set up Beijing Oracle Software Systems Co.Ltd in10) 1991.11) Chengdu.12) education and support services.Part II Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1B A D E CVideo 2The things that Joan Copper does badly1.She doesn`t consider the audience2.She doesn`t have clear objectives3.Her presentation isn`t well-prepared4.There isn`t a clear structure (beginning, body, end)5.she doesn`t speak clearly6.she doesn`t speak at the right speed7.she doesn`t maintain eye contact with the audience8.she doesn`t appear confident and positive9.the visual aids aren`t clear and helpful10.she doesn`t use the equipment professionallyUnit 7Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 1120CM 130CM43KG 54KG 6KM/H1.smaller2.people-friendly3.arm movement4.heavier5.its controller6.at will7.total control8.turnTask 2Small and elegantEasy to set up: all you need is a touch-tone phone ;as easy to use as making a normal telephone callFull-color motion video; adjustable picture setting; good audio quality; preview mode; privacy modeOn a special offerPart II Viewing and SpeakingTask 11.Price2.discount3.after-sales service 3.money-back guarantee4.delivery5.warrantyTask 21.$22002.three years3.224.205.free for threeyears,$150/year after three years 6.within three weeks7.within 24 hoursUnit 8Part I Listening and SpeakingTask 11.remained flat2.went up3.rose reached a peak4.up down droppedTask 2The growth trend more than 37% the persistent high price RMB48 million accounted for 40.6% domestic routes RMB16869 millionPart III Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1Task1.increased significantly2.opened3.dropped by 50%4.continues to rise5.grows fast6.developedVideo 2Task 1A B D F GTask 21.annual turnover2.profit3.total output of washing machines4.market share of refrigerators。
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新视野商务英语视听说下Unit 1 A Factory TourPart Ⅰ: warm-up(1)eat (2)tour (3)taste (4)enjoy (5)make (6)closed (7)shopPart Ⅱ: listening practiceTask1(1)f (2)e (3)g (4)j (5)c (6)h (7)b (8)a (9)d (10) iTask21.(1)aerospace (2)manufacturer (3)services (4)showcase (5)production(6) various (7) producer (8) advanced (9) globe (10) leader2.(1)~(5) F F F T FPart Ⅲ1. (1) c (2) b (3) c (4) a (5) a2. (1)6000units (2) only 1%(3) First, they will confirm the quality of each part according to the regulations at every point in the process. Also, they have computer-controlled equipment to test the quality of the semi-finished product and of the final product. Lastly, they send some products to the public quality-control centre for checking.Part Ⅳ1(1)200 markets across six continents (2) about 300000 (3)108 (4)8 (5)93 2(1)20~30 (2)13 (3)15 (4)30~45Part Ⅴ1. (1) c (2) b (3) c (4) c (5) b2. Thomas and Richard had a factory tour. Thomas was very impressed by the speed of the assembly line of the factory. Richard said that the high-speed assembly line was designed and made by their engineers and technicians. Then Thomas wondered how much the factory spent on new product development every year and how soon the order would be delivered. Richard told him that 8% to 10% of the gross sales was spent on new product development. He also said that delivery of new products depended on the size of the order and the items. Finally, Thomas asked Richard to give him some brochures on the products because he wanted his manager to know about them. Richard also said that Thomas’s manager would be welcome to visit the factory.Part Ⅵ1.The correct order is: d-g-e-a-c-h-b-f2.(1)history (2)first (3)consumed (4)manufacturing (5)secrets Unit 2 Trade FairsPart Ⅰ(1)China Import & Export Fair (Canton Fair), China Hi-Tech Fair, Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, etc.(2)kitchenware & tableware, general ceramics, home decorations, glassware, foodstuffs, native product, medicines & health products, sporting, travel & recreation products, office supplies, shoes, cases & bags, furniture, etc. (3) See a variety of goods, compare goods of different brands. Collect useful information such as catalogues, price list, etc; visit potential business partners; place orders.Part ⅡTask1(1) F (2) F (3) T (4) F (5) F (6) TTask2(1)domestic (2)suppliers (3)Customer (4)value (5)services(6)ideas (7)compare (8)specialized (9)innovative(10)up-to-date2. (1) new (2) reputation (3) world (4) range (5) latestPart Ⅲ1. (1) rentable (2) entertainment (3) transport (4) halls(5) exhibition (6) arena (7) facilities (8) conjunction2. (1) c (2) b (3) c (4) c (5) a (6) bPart ⅣJohn: (3) (2)Mr. Robbins: (1) (4) (5)2. (1) c (2) b (3) c (4) aPart Ⅴ(1) Canton Fair 2) biannually (3) renown (4) variety (5) turnover(6) exhibitors (7) opportunities (8) quality (9) promotion (10) volumePart ⅥQuestion 1: Miss Stewart, why did you want to exhibit in North America? Question 2: How did you choose the right one?Question 3: What did you do to prepare before attending the trade fair? Question 4: How were you able to exploit your business opportunities and generate new business?Question 5: What did you do after the trade fair?2. (1) a (2) c (3) b (4) a (5) bUnit 3 Marking EnquiriesPart Ⅰ(1)Ask for morn information concerning the product in the advertisement inyesterday’s New York Times.(2)Jackson Brothers(3)If I am the receiver, I will send the latest catalogue to the writer and answerall the questions that interest him.Part ⅡTask1 (1) C (2) B (3) ATASK21. (1) General (2) articles (3) Specific (4) content (5) specifications2. (1) steel screws in all sizes(2) CIF(3) Because the supplier is able to supply larger quantities at more attractiveprices(4) The supplier’s offer.Part Ⅲ1. (1) b (2) c (3) b (4) c2. (1) Export (2) Merchandise (3) flight (4) Production(5) 10 o’clock (6) sample (7) evaluated(8) purchasesPart Ⅳ1.(1) speedboats (2) price quote (3) around the corner (4) pay2.(1) US$6500 (2) 10% (3) shipment (4) US$7850Part Ⅴ1. (1) F (2) T (3) F (4)T2. If I were a farmer, the price would concern me most. The reason being that, first, form products do not generally sell at a high price so we have to keep production costs down. Secondly, taxes are fairly high at present and we have less support from the government, so our incomes are decreasing. That’s why I think the price is my greatest concern. On the other hand, if we can improve quality by buying better seeds and improving our handing methods, we can sell at a premium. That could increase our income.Part Ⅵ1.(1) c (2) a (3) c (4) b (5) c2.Agents need to be paid for their work. Sometimes they are paid a percentage ofthe order but that hardly induces them to negotiate low prices. Therefore, agents are usually paid commission. This may be paid by the seller or by both seller and buyer.Unit 4 Negotiating PricesPart Ⅰ(1)listen (2) speak (3) interrupt (4) ask questions (5) penny(6) pound (7) assertive (8) aggressive (9) more (10) lessPart ⅡTask1(1)discount for bulk (2) minimum quantity (3) early-settlement discount(4)commission (5) contract, unit priceTask21.(1) T (2) F (3) T (4)F (5) F2.(1) FOB (2)agents (3)extra (4)Korean (5)exceptionsPart Ⅲ1.(1) b (2) a (3) c (4) a (5) c2.A: We are very interested in your X358 MP4 and are thinking of making a trialorder of 10000 pieces. What price can you offer us?B: As this is our first business, we can provide you with some preferential terms.How about $40 per piece?A: Oh, I’m afraid that’s way beyond our expectations. It’s even higher than what the other factories give us.B: Yes, we know there are lower price around but would you please look at the quality? Ours are much better than our competitors’. In addition, the demand for this item from our company is very high. We’re actually temporarily out of stock right now. Currently, demand is way ahead of supply in the market.A: We know about that. But don’t you think you should make some concessions to make your price competitive? Can we make it $35 if we place large orders?B: Well, that’s a tough deal. However, since we’re going into a long-term relationship, maybe we can try to reach that bottom line for you.Part Ⅳ1.(1) b (2) c (3) c (4) b (5) a2.(1) Welsh (2) 60 days (3) 13.5 (4) 1000 (5) 22.5 (6) 3 (7) 1000 (8) 500Part Ⅴ1.(1) 4%, annual (2) expenses (3) publicity, personnel (4) 40% (5) next year2.Sample dialogue:A: Mr. Brown, I’m anxious to know about your offer.B: Well, we’re been holding it for you. Here it is. Five hundred cases of black tea, at 30 pounds per kilogram, CIF London. Shipment will be in June.A: That’s a steep price! It’ll be difficult for us to make any sales.B: I’m surprised to hear you say that. You know the price of black tea has gone up since last year. Our compares favorably with what you might get elsewhere.A: I’m afraid I can’t agree with you there. India has just come back into the market with a lower price.B: Ah, but everybody in the tea trade knows that America’s black tea is top quality. Considering the quality, I’d say the price is very reasonable.A: No doubt your tea is of high quality, but still, there’s keen competition in the market these days. I understand many countries are lowering their prices.B: OK. Then we’ll make it 28 pounds for this order. Is that ok?A: That’s a very small concession. Still, we want to do business with you because we think your packaging is excellent. We’ll go with this price this time but hope for a better deal for any further orders.B: Good, we can talk about further reductions later when we see how business is developing between us.Part Ⅵ1.(1) F (2) T (3) F (4) F (5) F (6) T (7) F2.(1) the quality of our product is much better than that of other suppliers(2) We can talk about that later.(3) if you can give me best price for this first order, we can start along-term relationship.(4) That really leaves us with nothing.(5) I’ll make that concession.Unit5 Placing an OrderPart Ⅰ(1) negotiate (2) accept and confirm an order (3) sign the contract(4) confirm the order (5) confirm further ordersPart Ⅱ(1) is a request to supply a specified quantity of goods(2) an enquiry with subsequent quotations(3) printed order forms(4) description, quantities, mode of packaging(5) agreed upon in previous negotiations(6) are legally bound to fulfill their agreement(7) at the agreed time(8) accept the goods supplied and then pay for themTask21. (1) F (2) F (3) F (4) T2. (1) b (2) c (3) a (4) bPart Ⅲ1. (1) Belster XP is the best copier for general use. With a combination of large capacity, small size and efficiency, it can be configured to suit almost all situations. Furthermore, it has an automatic document feeder.(2) The buyer can download the order form from the seller’s website, and fill in the name, address, telephone number as well as the item number of the desiredphotocopier. Then send the form to the address provided.(3) To make a payment, the buyer can write a payable cheque to the seller. Enclose it with the mail order form and send it to the address provided.2.A: Hello, I see from the Internet that you are a trading company who deals with sweaters and skirts in Guangdong Province. Is that right?B: Yes, that’s right. What can we do for you?A: We’re a Nigerian company, and we’re looking to order some clothes.B: Good, we provide a variety of clothes. So what kind of clothes are you interested in?A: Sweaters and skirts. But would you please first tell me your minimum order? B: Our minimum order is set at 5000 pieces.A: OK, that’s fine. I’ve selected two items from your online catalogue: items 6 and 18. But I would like to make some changes. Will you be able to accommodate me? B: Depending on what type of changes you want, it should n’t be a problem.A: For item 6, the sweater, I want the sweater to come in two additional sizes. Would you please add XXL and XXXL?B: OK. How about item 18?A: The size is ok with item 18. But we want to order both light and dark colours. Part Ⅳ(1) have a problem with (2) protects (3) cost (4) decorative (5) European tastes (6) long-distance (7) sales (8) increase (9) retailers (10) logoPart Ⅴ1. (1) acd (2) d (3) c (4) c2. A: Hello, I’d like the order 1000 DSC-T5 Digital Cameras form your company. But it’s important that we have them before July 31. Can you make it?B: I’m afraid that we can’t make it in such a short period of time. That’s only a month away. Would you consider any other models?A: What do you suggest?B: The DSC-T7. Actually, it’s an updated version of the T5. It has more functions.A: Would you please tell me the difference?B: The DSC-T7 has a 32 MB2 of Internal Flash Memory. Otherwise it’s the same asthe DSC-T5.A: That sounds good. What about their prices?B: The DSC-T5 is $349.95 while the T7 is $449.95.A: I see. Would you be able to provide me with 500 of each?Part Ⅵ(1) Bran Gifts (2) ZWS10A (3) 1000 (4) US$18 (5) XG7 (6) foil in a brown box (7) September 10, 2005 (8) Toronto (9) 110% of the invoice value against All Risks(10) confirmed irrevocable (11) 15th (12) Quality & QuantityUnit 6: Terms of PaymentPartⅠA Japanese YenB United Stated DollarC Pound SterlingD European DollarE Korean WonF Canadian DollarPart ⅡThe correct order is: c-a-b-e-dTask21. (1) b (2) a (3) b (4) c2. (1) collection (2) Documents against Payment (3) Documents against Acceptance(4) expenses (5) procedures (6) actual payment (7) collecting (8) non-paymentPart Ⅲ1. (1) b (2) c (3) a (4) c (5) c2. A: since we have reached an agreement on the price, quality, quantity and packagingof the product, now let’s get down to talk about payment, ok?B: Good idea, what terms of payment would you prefer?A: Actually, on L/C payment is our general practice.A: The exchange rate is currently rather unstable and an L/C provide a guarantee of prompt payment from the bank.A: It’s also the generally accepted international practice.B: That’s right. L/C are very common in foreign trade.B: But this time we suggest D/P payment for the following reasons:B: firstly, a D/P payment can reduce the cost and in turn allow a larger profit margin for both of us. Secondly, the order is quite large and our exchange quote is insufficient at present. Finally, we have a good credit rating in several banks. You can trust us!A: That sounds good. But we still prefer an L/C since it’s our general practice. A: Do you think you could apply for one?Part Ⅳ1. The correct order is: a-i-e-g-b-f-c-j-d-h2. (1) lump sum payment (2) payment by installment (3) cash on delivery(4) advance payment (5) 25%, final acceptance (6) one monthPart Ⅴ1.(1) Ask what provision has been made for signing salary cheques and playing utility bills. Put pressure on the person dealing with you by stressing how important your account is.(2) Ask how often these problems occur and how long faults generally last.(3) Ask for cheque and postage details(4) Ask for the name and address of their debtor and the expected date of payment(5) Ask whether this is the only reason for late payment and offer to fax a copy immediately2.A: Hello, Becker here.B: Good morning, Mr. Becker. This is Mary Wang.B: I’m sorry to ring you like this.A: That’s all right.B: Did you get the invoice as well?A: Yes, yesB: But the payment of the invoice sent to you has not yet been made.A: Yes, money is very tight at the moment, you see.B: Yes, I think I know what you mean. We have a similar problem.B: While, in the case of unsettled debts it is our company policy to take legal action. B: We would naturally prefer not to have to go so far.A: So what do you suggest we do about the money we owe you?B: Well, please try and send the cheque before the end of the month.B: That’s one more week.A: Thank you, we will do our best.B: We hope to keep you as a regular customer despite any troubles you may have. A: Thank you very much for being so understanding. Goodbye.B: Bye.Part Ⅵ(1)SB-87654 (2) fifty thousand US dollars(US$ 50000.00) (3) No.DEF-101 datedJanuary 10,2006 (4) five (5) two (6) freight prepaid (7) pneumatic tools(8) drive (9) hose and quick couplings (10) allowed (11) No.IP/79370 (12)beneficiary’s (13) 15 days (14) SB-87654 (15)draftsUnit 7 DeliveryPart Ⅰ1.□time of establishment of the L/C□availability of shipping space□supply of raw materials□amount of orders to fulfill at the producer’s side2.(1)The procedures involved in the delivery of goods: negotiating the stipulations about delivery, ensuring the production of goods, transporting the goods to the port of shipment, checking insurance and other factors in shipping, delivering the goods at the port of destination, etc.(2)The seller’s concerns: production and transportation time of goods meets the requirements, shipment of goods is carried out as scheduled, etc.The buyer’s concerns: progress of the production and shipment, inspection of the quantity, quality and other aspects of delivery, etc.Part ⅡTask1(1)one month after we signed the contract(2)the shipping agent, get the necessary shipping apace(3)Our supplier, the supplier is short on materialsTask21.(1) Good quality (2) on time (3) marketing channels (4) reach the end users (5)their stocks2.(1) at the beginning of November (2) before end of September for the Christmasrush (3) manufacturers are working in full capacity because they have a lot of orders. (4) give his order top priority (5) the middle of OctoberPart ⅢConversation 1: 3 months after the contract is signed, NoConversation 2: July, mid-June, no shipping spaceConversation 3: by the end of September, YesPart Ⅳ1. Mr. Aubery insists on the delivery date should be no later than September 20th because they have a very strict timetable.Mr. Hall says that because of the damage from a disastrous hurricane last month, they can only make delivery in the last week in September. Finally, they compromiseon this and make September 25th the last possible shipment date.2. (1) workshop (2) halted (3) orders (4) capacity (5) installed (6) September (7) September 25th(8) complete (9) transport (10) possiblePart Ⅴ1. (1) c (2) c (3) a (4) b2. The appropriate attitude should be polite and understanding, and try to explain the reasons for the delay. Apologise to your partner and try to make immediate compensation.Part Ⅵ1. The reason: The wrong delivery was caused by a slip-up by the shipping Department. The solution: Ms. Lester suggested that they would try to find another buyer for the goods on the condition that Mr. Backer’s company would reduce the price by 25% for the lot and ship a consignment of AI quality immediately.2. (1) T (2) F (3) F (4) T (5) FUnit 8 Complaints and ClaimsPart Ⅰ(1)damaged (2) claim (3) payment (4) documents (5) settlement (6) ownership(7)invoicePart ⅡTask1(1)defective items (2) insurance, shipping (3) pay compensation (4) provide areplacement, return the money (5) ask for compensationTask2(1)order (2) breakage (3) 30% (4) withholding payment (5) call me back(1)Mrs. McCall (2) ACC (3) the quality is not the same as the sample (4) send thewhole lot back (5) 0181-993 421 (6) 5:30Part Ⅲ1.Appropriate responses: 1-3-4Inappropriate responses: 2-52.(1) c (2) a (3) b (4) c (5) bPart Ⅳ(1) lodged a claim (2) 15 sets were badly damaged (3) rough handling by the shipping company (4) take the matter up with them (5) in good condition (6) careless handling at some stage prior to shipment (7) survey report (8) replace all 15 sets as soon as possible (9) settle your claim immediately (10) your cooperationPart Ⅴ1.(1)A: The quality is different from that of the approved samples(2)A: The pictures of products with the wrong colour(3)A: Send the replacement(4)A: Send the replacement immediately(5)A: No2.A: we’ve just received our order No.2-H35. We found that there were five pieces missing from the consignment.B: we’ve sorry to hear that. Did you check with the shipping company? Maybe it was due to inappropriate handling by the shipping company during transit.A: The carton was not damaged. But there were five pieces missing from inside the carton. So the shipping company said they had nothing to do with the shortage. It must have happened during the packaging process.B: Well, do you have any evidence?A: Yes, of course. We have a survey report issued by the Inspection Bureau in our country.B: In that case, please fax us the survey report and we’ll deal with your claim. A: OK, I’ll fax you the report immediately.Part Ⅵ1.(1) juice (2) HY08/33 (3) Hamburg (4) PICC2.(1) Fifteen cases were badly damaged. (2) The contract was on FOB basis.(3) Turn to the insurance company for compensation.Unit 9 MarketingPart Ⅰ Warm-upMarket research / consumer behaviour / distribution channel / product launch / sales figure / advertising campaign / promotional strategyPart Ⅱ Listening PracticeTask1The Marketing Manager: (1) marketing strategy (2) demand for the products (3) competitors (4) potential new markets (5) the company’s products (6) potential customersThe Promotions Manager: (1) promotion programmes (2) advertising campaigns (3) exhibitions (4) occasional special price reduction campaignsThe Public Relations Manager: (1) publicity programmes (2) the company (3) customers’ supportThe Sales Manager: (1) sales programmes (2) goals (3) training programmes (4) the sales figures (5) monitor the market share (6) maximize profitsTask2(1) demand (2) competition (3) Testing (4) samples (5) Divide (6) smaller (7) segment (8) Advertising (9) consider (10) budgetPart Ⅲ1.Checklist: a- c-d-f-g2.Graph 1 Product oo4Graph 2 Product 003Graph 3 Product 001Graph 4 Product 002Part Ⅳ1.Checklist: a-c-d-e-g2.(1) market share (2) There have been a number of new competitors (3) young fashionfollowers (4) 1.8 million (5) 1.8 million (6) 6% (7) radio and TV (8) the net(9) fashion magazinesPart Ⅴ1.(1) c (2) b (3) c (4) a2.Agent: Good morning, sir, I’m an insurance agent. May I ask you some questions? Man: Yes. Go ahead.Agent: Do you have any insurance protection for you and your family?Man: No, not really.Agent: How many people are there in your family?Man: Four. My wife, two children and me.Agent: Does your wife work?Man: No. She takes care of the children at home.Agent: Then you’re the only breadwinner in your family.Man: I guess so.Agent: Have you ever thought about what your family would do if anything happened to you? How would they servive?Man: Mm… I can only hope that won’t happen?Agent: Well, sir. Nothing in life is certain. Just in case, may I suggest you buy some insurance? By this way, you’ll be protected. I promise you that if the conditions of your policy are met, the insurance company will pay out.Man: That sounds reasonable. Can you explain the details?Agent: Sure.Part Ⅵ(1) No(2) How many staff members do you have?(3) Where do they eat at noon?(4) A limited selection dishes.(5) YesUnit 10 AdvertisingPart ⅠAmway: outdoor billboard, TV commercialEsprit: fashion magazinesIKEA: cataloguesNestle: TV commercials, magazinesMc Donald’s: sports sponsorship, outdoor billboards, TV commercialsSony Ericsson: outdoor billboards, magazinesStarbucks coffee: word of mouthVolkswagon: magazines, TV commercials, outdoor billboardsPart ⅡTask1(2)E (3) A (4) G (5) D (6) B (7) FTask21. (1) products (2) companies (3) image (4) hear (5) read (6) information (7) respond to (8) prospects (9) salespeople (10) customers2. (1) a (2) c (3) bPart Ⅲ1.Leaflets & flyers: local shops & fitness clubsShowrooms: Nokia, ToyotaSports sponsorship: Coca-cola, BenzRadio advertising: local restaurantsTV commercials: Amway, Mc Donald’sThe Internet: IBMMagazines: omega, DellOutdoor billboards: China Unicon, Petro China2.(1) expensive, budget (2) too expensive (3) highway, subway, train (4) young people Part Ⅳ1. sponsorship; posters; radio; TV commercials2. (1) c (2) b (3) a (4) c (5) aPart Ⅴ1. b-e2. (1) office furniture (2) brand awareness (3) business executives (4) self-employed professionals (5) successful people dream of (6) under half a million dollars (7) April 15Part Ⅵ1. Automobile, Marmalade, Furniture, Ice cream2. (1) c (2) a (3) d (4) b。
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英语答案Scripts Unit 1Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 FAQs in job interviewSample answers:Q1.I am graduating in June from ABC University and my major is hotel management. I am an outgoing, energetic person. I enjoy teamwork very much. As part of my degree program, I needed to finish different projects with my teammates. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and a very positive attitude. My career aspiration is to become a successful hotelier. During my internship at the Grand Hyatt, I worked as a receptionist. My duties included offering friendly and efficient check-in and check-out service to guests, answering phone calls, taking and passing on messages to guests, I find that if I can make the guests happy, I will be very happy, too. Q2.I received honors in several school-wide English and computer contests. I enjoy working with people from different backgrounds. I am good atcommunicating, organizing and coordinating. If something blocks my path, I will look for a solution. I never give up easily.Sometimes I receive comments that I need to improve in the area of filing. I am now trying to improve by learning from others.Q3.Interest and career development are two of my criteria in choosing a job. Interest is the best motivation. I love the hotel business, so I will definitely devote myself to it. Moreover, high job satisfaction can be attained when the job is what I am interested in.Career development is very important for me when choosing a job. From what I know, Shangri-La provides equal career advancement for all staff. The job rotation plan and individually tailored training program are really exciting and helpful for young people like me.Task 2 Inappropriate questions in job interviewKey:Part III Language FocusKey:o Name: Cai Ningo Personality: serious-minded认真的; calm; humorous; easy-goingo Strengths: the ability to work with all types of peopleo Weakness: perfectionist; impatiento Work experience: six years’ financial industry experience with several companies; two years’ experience in an investment banko Qualification: graduated from Peking University in 2001 majoring in accounting; fluent English; bookkeeping记账and accounting proficiency in English.o Reasons for leaving last job: want to find a job that is challenging.o Questions about the job: W ould I be able to work abroad in one of your overseas branches?Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Applying for the position of financial consultantKey:Reasons for joining the company It is one of the leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO.Working in this company would give him the best chance to use what he has learned at university.Relevant work experience He was involved in a factory restoration in Nanjing. Questions Are there any opportunities for Chinese employees to betransferred to the head office in New York or other branchoffices around the world?Result of the interview Chen Bo will be notified of the final decision by Friday.Video 2 Applying for the position of Sales ManagerKey:o 1.F T F F To 2.1) Sales Manager2) Five3) Brand Manager4) biscuits5) Business Administration6) oral EnglishPart V Case AnalysisHint:o She is not likely to get the job because she did poorly in the job interview.o Things went wrong:1. Use filler words (“you know”) too many times.2. Bad-mouth former employer.3. Inappropriate answers to interviewer’s questions, eg, “I would rather like to establish my own company”4. Ask inappropriate questions, eg. “Can I take time off for vacation?”5. Self-conceit—“I have no weakness”.6. Too much emphasis on travel.Scripts Unit 2Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 How is your job?Key:1) I haven’t seen you for years.2) what do you do now?3) I’m in the Research and Development Department.4) I knew you’d do something very challenging andcreative.5) I sometimes stay in the office after work to deal withunfinished tasks.6) I am still the accountant of that cosmetics company. Task 2 Describing jobsKey:1)personnel management2)developing markets3)planning4)execution5)sales targets6)team performance7)customer base8)customer satisfaction9)selecting, developing and managing10)cost-effective11)on time12)of good quality13)human and material resources14)training needs15)continuous improvementPart IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Introducing titles and responsibilitiesKey:1.Caroline Clinton: financial accountsLucy White: data processingAda Balck: management accounts2.Administration; Marketing; Engineering; Project Preparation;AccountingVideo 2 Do you like your job?Key:1.self-employed entrepreneur, buyer, Line Supervisor,Advertising Executive, Public Relations Manager2.Scripts Unit 3Part I Warm-upGood afternoon. Today I’m here to talk about how to make effective business calls. Telephone communication is common nowadays, therefore, how to 1) ensure smooth business communication gets increasingly important. Now I’d like to introduce some tips on making proper business calls. First, you should know 2) the purpose of your call in advance. Make sure you have 3) all the documents you’ll need before you dial. One important thing we should not overlook is time schedule. Try to 4) schedulea specific time for calls. Before you make the call, be sure that you get rid of5) all distractions. For example, turn off the radio, television, etc. When making the call, listen carefully and 6) confirm that you have understood each point. Don’t pretend you have understood when you haven’t. Another thing we should keep in mind is: let other people speak and try to avoid 7) interruptions. Speaking slowly and clearly is important. Try to avoid 8) strong accent. Besides, make sure 9) you sound polite and agreeable. Remember that you should not argue! Use 10) the optional choice method, such as “Which is better, Monday or Tuesday?”, “Morning or afternoon?”, “Ten or eleven a.m.”? And, of course, try to make your call brief. Avoid 11) lengthy calls. Additionally, don’t try to be funny—you may bemisunderstood. The last tip you should bear in mind is to 12) smile while you are talking. Your listener can “hear”your smile.Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 Making a callScript:Key:F F T T F T F FTask 2 Leaving a messageKey:Message NoteTo: Louise PaulsonFrom: Paul JacksonPhone: 979-326-8965Message: Ring back to him about the order they placed lastFriday. They have to make some changes to the order. It’surgent.Taken by: RoyPart IV Viewing & SpeakingVideo 1 Leaving a messageKey:1. F F T T F2.Message 1) Will you tell him that we’ve just received yoursample of the new assembly coffee table and are quite happy with it?Message 2) Please tell Mr. Matthews we’re quite happy with the quality and design of the table, but the price is too high. We need somenegotiation on it.Message 3) Please inform Mr. Matthews that I won’t be able to get to your company early on Saturday because of the rail strike. I probably won’t arrive until that afternoon.Video 2 You are hard to get hold of!Key:1.First attempt1) A 2)CSecond attempt3) CThird attempt4) C5) BFourth attempt6) C2.1) When Ms. Mandel asked for Mr. Miller, the receptionist replied,“Hold on, please. I’ll connect you.”2) When Leo Miller found out that he was not the one Ms. Mandel asked for, he said,“I’m afraid you’ve dialed the wrong extension.”3) When Ms. Mandel was told she dialed the wrong number, she said, “Oh, sorry to have interrupted you. Can you give me Henry Miller’s extension, please?”4) When the receptionist realized she had given the wrong extension, she said,“I’m very sorry, I didn’t notice that. I’ll put you through right now. Please wait a minute.”5) When Ms. Mandel phoned the receptionist the third time, she explained,“It’s me again—Ms. Mandel. I’m still having trouble getting through to Henry Miller…Can you help?”6) When Ms. Mandel said it was hard to get hold of him, Henry Miller replied,“Oh, I’m terribly sorry for the trouble.”Unit4Key:Key:•1) Arrive at the meeting ahead of schedule.•2) Consider using a tape recorder.•3) Use a consistent format.•4) Follow the agenda.•5) Be concise.•6) List specific outcomes.•7) After the meeting, write a meeting report from your notes. Key:F F F T FKey:•1) To figure out the reason for the sales drop and the actions to be taken.•2) The salespeople are not very motivated.•3) No, because the sales quotas are pretty high.•4) He proposes to lower the quotas.Unit5Key:C B B C AScripts Unit 5Key:C B B C ATask 2 Receiving visitorsKey:1)daily routine in the office2)whether the visitor has an appointment or not3)greet the visitor4)the visitor’s name, title and position5)apologize and make some suggestions6)express regret and explain why7)date, time, name and the firm the visitor works for.8)considerate and warm9)keep the visitor fully informed of the situation.Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Going through customsKey:1) What is the purpose of George’s travel?George is travelling on business.2) How long is he going to stay?He will stay for about a week.3) Who has invited George to attend the trade fair?He has been invited to attend the trade fair by his business associates.4) What is in the bag? Does George have to pay duty on it?His laptop computer is in the bag. It’s duty-free.5) Are the four packs of cigarettes that George has dutiable? Why or why not?No, good for personal use rather than commercial use are not subject to duty, and they are within the limit.Key:1.F2. T3.F4.F5.F6.F7.T8.F9.T10.FScripts Unit 6Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 A presentation by an HR ManagerKey:o 1. we are hiring foro 2. business software and consulting serviceso 3. 4,000o 4. large corporationso 5. 90 million dollarso 6. pretty fasto7. 29o8. a large project for a bankTask 2 Company profile of OracleKey:Company Profileo Presenter: 1) Monica Lio Title of the presenter: 2) Manager of the PR Department of Oracle China o Status: Largest 3) enterprise software company in the world the first 4) global software giant in Chinao Established time: in 5) 1977.o Headquarters: Redwood Shores, 6) Californiao Employees: 7) 42,000o Annual Revenue年营业额: 8) 11 billion dollarso Development in China: entered China’s market in 9) 1989; set up Beijing Oracle Software Systems Co.Ltd in 10) 1991.o Oracle China Branches: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and 11) Chengdu. o Services provided: 9i E-Business platform, E-Business Suite, consulting services, 12) education and support services.Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Making a startKey:B A D E C.。