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王灵芝-实用英语会话 Practical English conversation -中南大学出版社 (2006) PDF
王灵芝-实用英语会话 Practical English conversation -中南大学出版社 (2006) PDF
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主 编 王灵芝 刘 燕 许 进
刘新少
副主编 符永道 苏海花 王 薇
中南大学出版社
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Ⅰ. 实. . . Ⅱ. 王. . . Ⅲ. 英语 - 口语 Ⅳ. H319. 9
实用英语会话
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前 言 ⅰ
前 言
编 者
2006 年 6 月
目 录 ⅰ
目
Contents 录
Un it 1 Ev e r y d a y En glish
日常用语
In our everyday lives, we associate with all kinds of people a round us. We show
our feelings and relationships by expressing our idea s a nd feelings to each other
through greetings and introductions, tha nks a nd congratula tions, requests and help,
a pologies and regrets, sympathies and compla ints, and so on. In these cases, we
should notice not only our attitude but also our speech. As we know, bea utiful words
show beautiful spirits, a nd beautiful words lea d to bea utiful communities.
1. Greetings 问候
A
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A: Hi, Jack. Long time no see . Where have you been hiding?
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B: I have been to Shanghai on business .
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A: How is life treating you?
B: Not bad, and you?
A: Just so-so. The usual. Anything new with you?
B: Yes, I ve just got married.
A: Oh, congratulations! Who is the lucky girl?
B: You know her, I think. She was one of our classmates in college. Her
name is Lily.
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A: Lucky dog! I envy you! Do you have any children?
B: Not yet. Welcome to our new home.
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A: Thanks. I d be very glad to come some time. Give my regards to your
family.
B: Thank you, I will.
B
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A: Why, Kate! What a nice surprise! What brings you here?
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B: Hi, Jim, I ve come here specially to see you.
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A: Oh, that s very kind of you. I m much obliged. Come in, please. Take
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a seat and make yourself at home . Would you like some tea or mineral water ?
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B: Mineral water, icy , please. Well, how are things with you these days?
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A: Not too good. Things are going from bad to worse.
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B: I m sorry to hear that. I hope things will improve soon.
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A: Yes, let s hope for the best. Well, it s time for supper. Please stay.
B: OK, thanks.
… …
B: I must be going now. Thank you for the delicious dinner.
A: Do you have to go? It s still early.
B: Sorry, Jim, I have an appointment at 8 this evening, and it s very
important to me, you know.
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A: In that case, I won t keep you. Come again. You are welcome any time.
B: Thank you. And don t be too worried about your business. Things will be
better soon. If you need my help, don t hesitate to let me know. Remember, a
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friend in need is a friend indeed.
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A: Thanks a million. Good-bye and all the best.
B: Bye. Take care.
Not e s :
1 . Long time no see. 好 久 不 见 了。 相 当 于 Haven t seen you for a long
time.
2 . Where have you been hiding? 你这一阵都躲哪儿去了?
3 . on business 出差
4 . How is life treating you? 生活过得怎么样?
5 . Lucky dog! 你真幸运。dog 是宠物, 在英语中常为昵称。
6 . Give regards to. . . 代向某人问好
7 . What a nice surprise! 简直令人吃惊!
8 . What brings you here? 是什么风把你给吹来了?
9 . I ve come here specially to see you. 我特地来看你的。
10. I m much obliged. 非常感激。
11. . . . make yourself at home. 别拘束( 就像在自己家里一样) 。
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2. Introductions 介绍
A
1
A: Excuse me. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jack, the
chairman of the Student Union.
2
B: Oh, I ve heard so much about you. And I m very glad to have the
opportunity to meet you. My name is Mike. I m a junior.
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A: I know you very well by reputation. My teachers and friends have often
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talked about you. Your proficiency in programming is among the first class in our
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university.
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B: Thank you for your compliments . Are you interested in programming too?
A: Definitely! But I found it not so easy to design a good program. I just
can t help wondering how you can do it so well.
B: It s really not that hard. If you want I will introduce my friends Polly to
you. She is better than I am in programming. Perhaps she can help you with it.
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A: Terrific! It s so nice of you.
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B: My pleasure. Well, speak of the devil, here he is. Hi, Polly, come to
meet Jack, the chairman of the Student Union.
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A: How do you do? I m very pleased to make your acquaintance . I ve been
looking forward to meeting you in person so that I can get direct help from you with
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my English. I know you are one of the best English specialists in China.
B: Thank you for saying so. It s really important to exchange ideas between
us and share our experience.
A: Exactly! If you don t mind, I have a question at this moment to ask you.
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B: Go ahead. I ll be very happy to offer my help if I can.
A: Thank you. My question is. . .
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B: That really calls for deep thought. I ll give you my answer by E -mail
tomorrow. By the way, what s your E -mail address?
A: It s Liuxinshao@163. com. I ll be ready to get your instruction any time.
B: You are too modest. Let s study together. It s really nice to talk with you.
A: Me too. But I m sorry I have taken up so much of your time and given you
so much trouble.
B: Not at all. I m always glad to help you as long as I can.
A: Many thanks. Good-bye.
B: Bye.
Not e s :
1 . Allow me to introduce myself. 请允许我自我介绍一下。
2 . I ve heard so much about you. 久仰久仰。
3 . I know you very well by reputation. 久闻大名。
4 . My teachers and friends have often talked about you. 我的老师和朋友们
经常谈起你。
5 . Your proficiency in programming is among the first class in our university.
你的程序设计水平是我们大学一流的。
6 . compliments 称赞, 恭维
7 . Terrific! 好极了。
8 . Speak of the devil, here he is. 说曹操, 曹操到。
9 . make your acquaintance 认识你
10. specialist 专家
11. Go ahead. 说吧。
12. That really calls for deep thought. 那确实发人深思。
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13. I m sorry I have taken up so much of your time and given you so much
trouble. 对不起, 占了您这么多时间, 并给您添了这么多麻烦。
A
1
A: Excuse me, Tom. Would you do me a favor ?
B: Yes, of course. What s the problem?
A: My computer doesn t work, and I don t know how to restart it.
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B: Don t worry. I ll check it.
A: Thank you.
3
B: Is the power off?
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A: No. The power is on, and the circuit is normal, too.
B: Let me see. . . yes. Perhaps there is something wrong with the display
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card . We need to open the machine box, I think.
A: But can you help me do so? I m not familiar with these things.
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B: By all means . Will you watch me do it?
A: Sure, I will. I must learn to do it myself.
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B: OK, that s it. The display card is loose , no wonder there are no pictures
on the screen.
A: Oh, I see. Thank you for your help, Tom.
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B: I m glad to be of some service.
Not e s :
1 . do me a favor 帮我一个忙
2 . check 检查
3 . Is the power off? 电源是关的吗?
4 . circuit 电路
5 . display card 显卡
6 . By all means. 当然可以。
7 . loose 松动的
8 . no wonder 难怪
9 . I m glad to be of some service. 我很高兴为你效劳。
10. give me a hand 帮我一个忙
11. pick it up 抬起, 举起
12. run short 快用完, 短缺
13. I can manage it. 我能应付得过来。
14. No trouble at all. 一点也不麻烦。
B
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A: I really don t know how I can thank you enough. If not for your help, my
son would be badly hurt in the traffic accident.
B: It s nothing. Everyone in my position would have done the same, I m
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sure.
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A: I m very much indebted to you for your selfless help. As a teacher, I am
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duty-bound to educate the young people to follow your example.
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B: Delighted to have been of assistance. My parents often educated me to
be of some service to people in trouble or difficulty.
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A: No wonder you performed such a heroic deed. I d also like to express my
gratitude to your parents for the good education they gave to you.
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B: Don t mention it, please. It s really what I should have done.
A: I really can t thank you enough for your selfless assistance. Once again,
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I d like to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
B: It s my pleasure.
Not e s :
1 . carnation 康乃馨
2 . fragrant 芳香的
3 . Just hope you ll be feeling better soon. 希望你早些好转。
4 . You bet. 一定会, 可以肯定。
5 . Now I shall be off. 现在我得走了。
6 . Thank you for coming all the way to see me. 谢谢你大老远来看我。
10 实用英语会话
A: I m terribly sorry for spilling my drink on your coat! May I offer you my
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sincere apologies for it?
2
B: Oh, don t worry about it. I know it was really quite unintentional .
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A: But I have ruined your coat and I insist on making up for that.
B: Oh, that s all right. There s no harm done. I was thinking of sending it to
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the laundry anyway.
A: I insist on paying you for the laundry then.
B: That s really not necessary. Just forget it.
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A: I must apologize for my blunder .
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B: Don t let it bother you any more .
A: It s very kind of you. I m Bob. Here is my card. Hope to meet you next
time. Good-bye.
B: Bye.
B
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A: Much to my regret , I am unable to take part in Kate s birthday party this
weekend.
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B: Oh! Why?
A: My mother is ill, and I have to take care of her at home.
B: It s really disappointing, but it s not your fault. What s the matter with
your mother?
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A: She had a high temperature and coughed all night. The doctor said she
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had pneumonia .
B: I m sorry to hear that. I hope she feels better soon.
A: Thank you. And give my best wishes to Kate.
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B: Ok, I will. But Kate will be sorry that you can t go to see her.
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A: Yes, that s really regrettable , but. . .
B: Don t worry about it. She will understand, I am sure.
A: I hope so. This is my gift to Kate. Would you give it to her for me,
please?
B: No problem. And I ll explain your situation to her.
A: Many thanks.
Not e s :
1 . I m terribly sorry for spilling my drink on your coat! May I offer you my
sincerest apologies for it? 很抱歉把饮料溅在你衣服上了, 特向您表示忠诚的歉
意。
2 . unintentional 非故意的
3 . ruin 损坏, 毁坏
4 . make up 弥补
5 . laundry 洗衣店
6 . blunder( 愚蠢的或粗心的) 错误
7 . Don t let it bother you any more. 别再让这事烦着你了。
8 . Much to my regret. . . 令我很遗憾的是……
9 . She had a high temperature and coughed all night. 她得 了高烧, 晚 上咳
嗽得厉害。
10. pneumonia 肺炎
11. be sorry 感到遗憾的
12. regrettable 令人遗憾的
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6. Sympathy 同情
B
4
A: Helen, how was the audition?
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B: It went badly.
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A: Are you serious? How could that be?
B: I went there on time, but I took with me the wrong music tape. So I had
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to dance to a different music piece.
A: Oh, no! You should have checked before you left. Did you get the
position then?
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B: No. I was told I needed to work more on my rhythm.
A: You must be feeling awful. I m sorry about your bad luck. Hope you have
better luck next year.
B: I d better, because that will be my last chance.
Not e s :
1 . I m a bit under the weather. 我有点感觉不舒服。
be under the weather 意为“ 感觉不舒服”
2 . I was caught in the rain yesterday and I m afraid I m coming down with a
cold. 昨天我淋了一场雨, 恐怕 要得 感冒了。 be caught in 意为“ 遇( 雨 ) ”; to
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Not e s :
1 . I ve just passed my graduation exams and got a BA in English. 我刚刚通
过毕业考试, 并获得英语专业的文科学士学位。
2 . airline 航空公司
3 . I ve quit my job with the firm and started my own business. 我辞了职, 开
始自己做生意。
4 . Good for you! 你真行( 含祝贺之意) !
5 . I always thought you should do something you really enjoy doing, like
being your own boss. 我一直认为你会去做一些 你自己喜 欢做的 事, 比 如自己
当老板什么的。
6 . I m dealing in textiles. 我做纺织品生意。
7 . That s your territory. 那是你的本行。territory 本意为领土、版图
8 . sales rep 销售代理; rep 为 representative 的缩写, 意为代理、代表
9 . I d like to wish you every success. 我谨祝你一切顺利。
8. Compliments 恭维
B: The girl in the public relations department of our company. Her name is
Kate.
A: Oh, I know her. She s the most beautiful and lovely girl in our company!
B: It s very nice of you to say so.
A: When is the wedding?
B: Next Saturday, the National Day.
A: A very good day! All of the country will congratulate you on your
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marriage. Am I among the people invited?
B: Sure. I was about to tell you.
A: I ll surely come. And I m really so happy for you.
B: Thank you very much.
Not e s :
1 . nice 得体的, 适当的
2 . hairstyle 发型
3 . You look like a different person. 你看上去像变了个人一样。
4 . marvelous 极好的, 绝妙的
5 . Am I among the people invited? 我也在邀请之列吗?
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6 . dumpling 面团, 饺子
7 . filling( 饺子等的) 馅
9. Complaints 抱怨
B
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A: Waiter! The steak tastes like leather!
B: Sorry, sir. I ll change it for you. How would you like your steak done?
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A: Medium rare. And the beer is not chilled enough.
B: I ll bring you another bottle then.
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A: And the fish is burnt , I think. Look, it looks like charcoal .
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B: It is meant to be a bit singed on the outside. But I can change it for you
if you insist.
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A: You d better. Black food repels me.
B: I ll tell the chef not to singe the fish this time.
A: OK, do that, please.
Not e s :
1 . inconsiderate 不替别人着想的, 考虑不周的
2 . concentrate on 集中精力于
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10. Suggestions 建议
A
1
A: Mike, have you decided what courses to take this semester ?
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B: Not exactly. I m still weighing the pros and cons of each course. They are
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all so interesting and important that I m a bit at a loss what to choose. I m
generally interested in culture though. Could you give me some advice?
A: Ok, in that case, I suggest you take“ American Society and Culture”and
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“ Chinese Philosophy”. That would give you a chance to make some comparisons
between the two cultures.
B: Thank you. I ll take these two courses. Oh, one more thing, you know,
we are to take a second foreign language. They are offering French, Japanese,
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Not e s :
1 . semester 学期
2 . I m still weighing the pros and cons of each course. 我还在权衡每一门课
的利弊。pros and cons 赞成和反对, 从正反 两方 面; weigh ( up) the pros and
cons 权衡利弊
3 . be at a loss 不知所措, 茫然, 困惑
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4 . comparison 比较
5 . pursuit 追求
6 . comparative study 比较研究
7 . You ve really been a great help. 你真是帮了大忙了。
8 . What would you say? 你觉得怎么样?
9 . cut down 削减, 减少
10. definitely 完全正确
11. first things first 首先要做的事情
11. Farewell 告别
B
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A: It s very kind of you to come to see me off , Mr. Zhang.
B: Not at all, Mr. Wang. I m sorry you re unable to stay in Guangzhou a
little longer.
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A: I m sorry, too. Thank you for your warm hospitality .
B: It was nothing at all. What s your flight number?
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A: It s flight No. 108, Orient Airline . Oh, I think they re announcing my
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flight now. I d better be going.
B: Good-bye. Have a good flight.
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Not e s :
1 . Our company opened a branch office in New York, and I was appointed as
its Regional Marketing Manager. I ll report for work next week. 我们公司在纽约
开了一家分公司, 我被任命为地区市场经理, 下个星期就要去报到了。
2 . keep in touch 保持联系
3 . see sb off 送行, 送别
4 . hospitality 好客, 殷勤
5 . Orient Airline 东方航空公司
6 . I think they re announcing my flight now. 我想他们在通知我上飞机了。
Situation Practice
Practice 1
Make conversations according to the following situations:
Suppose you meet a friend and you greet each other.
1 ) You haven t seen each other for a long time.
2 ) You come across him at an unexpected place.
Practice 2
Make up a short dialogue according to the situation provided below:
Student A feels very depressed, because he or she spilt some ink on student
B s jacket. Student A apologizes to him or her for it Student B says it s no
problem, because such things often happen.
Practice 3
Make up a short dialogue according to the situation provided below:
You have just passed the graduation exams and got a BA in Marketing
Management. Moreover, you ve found a new job as a sales representative in a
trading company. One of your classmates congratulates you.
Practice 4
Make up a short dialogue according to the situation provided below:
You are an English major. You want your American friend, Jane, to give you
Unit 1 Everyday English 日常用语 21
some suggestions on the revision of your composition. Jane suggests that you make
it shorter and check the spelling more carefully.
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Un it 2 Liv in g Se r v ic e
生活服务
In modern society, the connections a mong people are becoming more a nd more
close a nd frequent. We can t be isola ted from others. For example, when we travel,
we need the services of the tra vel a gencies a nd hotels. When we a re ill, we need the
services of the hospitals. Even if we just stay at home, we still need the services of
shops, banks, post offices and so on. Lea rning the commonly used la nguage for
those occasions will help grea tly in our everyday communications.
1. Housekeeping 客房服务
A
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A: Good morning, sir. May I do the housekeeping for you now?
B: Oh, thank you. But now I m busy with my work. Could you come back in
2 hours?
A: Certainly, sir.
2
B: Would you tidy up a bit in the bathroom? I ve just taken a bath and it is
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quite a mess now. Also, please bring me a bottle of boiled water.
A: Yes, sir. I ll bring in some fresh towels along with the drinking water.
B: OK.
A: Is there anything else I can do for you?
B: No more. Thank you very much.
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A: I m always at your service. Good-bye, sir, and do have a very pleasant
day.
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A: What seems to be the trouble, sir?
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B: It s blowing out heat. It s sweltering in here. Can you send someone up to
look at it?
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A: I think if you flip the blue switch near the bottom it will activate the air
conditioner.
B: But the control switch doesn t work.
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A: I see. I ll report it to maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Anything else, sir?
B: Yes, do you have larger size slippers than the ones I have in my room?
They are too small for me.
A: I m not really sure, sir. But I ll try and see if I can get you a pair of larger
ones. What s your room number, please?
B: 2109. And my name is Brown. Oh, one more thing, I also need a couple
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more hangers .
A: I ll give you some more right away. Is four enough?
B: Yes, that s more than enough. Thank you.
A: You are welcome, sir.
Not e s :
1 . May I do the housekeeping for you now? 我现在可以为你清理房间吗?
2 . tidy up 整理, 打扫
3 . be a mess 混乱, 一团糟
4 . I m always at your service. 我随时为您服务。
5 . air conditioner 空调
6 . What seems to be the trouble, sir? 哪儿出毛病了, 先生?
7 . It s blowing out heat. It s sweltering in here. 吹出热气来, 这里都快闷死
了。
8 . activate 使活动, 使运转
9 . I ll report it to the maintenance. 我会将此事告知维修人员。
10. hangers 衣架
24 实用英语会话
A
1
A: Welcome to our restaurant. For three?
B: Yes, a table for three.
A: Would you come this way, please? Will this table be all right?
2
B: Is the table by the window reserved?
A: No, sir. You can have it.
B: Good. We can enjoy the swimming golden fish in the pond while eating.
A: Yes. Here s the menu. I ll be right back.
( A few minutes later. )
A: Are you ready to order?
B: Well, now, what do you recommend?
A: Well, the steak is very good today. Or if you prefer fish, there is fresh
sole.
B: I think I ll have the steak. My friends like fish. Two fish, please.
3
A: Yes. How do you like your steak cooked, sir?
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B: I don t like it too underdone . Make it welldone.
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A: All right. Would you like vegetables to go with it?
B: What vegetables do you have?
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A: Roast potatoes, peas, spinach, and French beans.
B: I ll have the peas. They are nice to go with steak. You like French beans?
Yes, two French beans, please.
A: Very well. What drinks would you like?
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B: Iced tea would be good.
A: Yes, three glasses of iced tea.
B: Could I order our dessert now?
A: Certainly, sir. Anything else?
A: No, thank you.
Not e s :
1 . For three? 是供三人用餐吗?
2 . Is the table by the window reserved? 靠窗的桌子有人预订了吗?
3 . How do you like your steak cooked, sir? 你喜欢吃怎样做的牛排呢?
4 . underdone 尚未熟透的
5 . Would you like vegetables to go with it? 要配青菜吗?
6 . Roast potatoes, peas, spinach, and French beans. 烤土豆, 豌豆, 菠菜,
豆角。
7 . Iced tea would be good. 冰茶就行了。
8 . Yes, but it is quite catered for the tastes of westerners. 是 的, 但 是那些
菜常得符合西方人的口味。cater for 提供、迎合
9 . Cantonese food is well known for seafood and fresh vegetables, rather
light. 广东菜以海鲜、新鲜蔬菜著称, 相当清淡。
10. Beijing food is a little heavy and Sichuan food is usually spicy and hot.
北京菜口味重一点, 四川菜一般又麻又辣。
11. beancurd with chile sauce 加了辣椒酱的豆腐脑
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B
6
A: How would you like your hair done?
B: As summer is coming on, and my hair is a bit long now, I d better have it
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shortened. Could you give it a good trimming all the way round?
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A: Then you ll have a shampoo and set.
B: Right you are.
A: What shampoo do you prefer?
B: Shishedo, please. That s my favorite.
A: It s always been one of the most popular brands. It s wonderful for
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bringing out the luster in the hair, especially blonde hair like yours.
B: So kind of you.
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Not e s :
1 . I d like to have a haircut and a shampoo. 我想理发和洗头。
2 . No, just trim the sides a little bit. 不, 只修一修两边发脚就行了。trim
修剪
3 . How do you part your hair: on the right, or on the left? 你想 怎样 分发
路, 在右边分, 还是在左边分? part vt. 分开
4 . I don t stick to anything particular. 我不固定用某一种洗发水。
5 . Would you like to have a close shave? 您要不要把胡子刮干净?
6 . How would you like your hair done? 你想把头发剪成什么样的?
7 . Could you give it a good trimming all the way round? 你可以把整个头发
给修剪一下吗?
8 . Then you ll have a shampoo and set. 然后给你洗头和定型。
9 . It s wonderful for bringing out the luster in the hair, especially blonde hair
like yours. 它可以很好地保持头发光泽, 特别是像你这样的金黄色头发。
Not e s :
1 . It might shrink otherwise. 否则会缩水。
2 . launder v. 洗熨
3 . We have an express laundry service. 我们有特快洗衣服务。
4 . We charge fifty percent extra for express. 对 特 快 洗 衣 服务, 我 们加 收
50% 的额外费用。
5 . Not straight away. 不急。
6 . pressed 熨平
7 . stain 污点, 斑点
8 . I spilled some orange juice on it. 我洒了点儿橘汁在上面。
9 . guarantee 保证
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B: Thank you. Do I hand the letters to you, or put them in the mailbox
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outside?
A: Just let me have the registered one and I ll give you the receipt. You can
put the other one in the mailbox outside.
Not e s :
1 . I want to send a letter by Registered Mail to Hong Kong. 我 要用挂 号信
的方式把这封信寄往香港。
2 . Write your name and address and the contents of the letter clearly. 工整地
写出你的姓名、地址和信的内容。
3 . What is the charge for it? 要多少钱?
4 . I m sorry that I haven t anything smaller. 很抱歉, 我没有小数目的钞票。
5 . It s overweight. 信超重了。
6 . Can I send the two newspapers as“ printed matter”? 这 两份报纸 可否按
“ 印刷品”计算邮资?
7 . wrap v. 包裹, 打包
8 . I d like to send this letter to Paris by airmail. 我想把这封信空邮去巴黎。
9 . I d like to send it to London registered. 我想用挂号方式寄往伦敦。
10. Do I hand the letters to you, or put them in the mailbox outside? 我把这
两封信交给您, 还是把它们投进外面的邮箱?
Not e s :
1 . I feel weak in all my limbs and short of breath. 我四肢无力, 呼吸困难。
limb 肢( 腿、臂等)
2 . But it just sort of hung on. 但 总 是 拖 着 不 见 好 转。 hang on: have no
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improvement 拖着不见好转
3 . It s rather coated. 有一层厚厚的舌苔。coated 有舌苔的
4 . Well, you have got a faint murmur of the heart. 你的心脏有杂音。
5 . liquor 烈性酒
6 . prescribe 开药方
7 . attend to 照料, 在这里意味着要“ 拔掉”几颗牙。
8 . cavity 腔, ( 牙) 洞
9 . filling 补牙, ( 补牙洞的) 填料
10. artificial teeth 人造牙, 假牙; artificial 人造的, 人工的
11. novocaine( 商标) 诺佛卡因, 新古柯碱( 一种麻醉类药品)
Not e s :
1 . I d like to open an account, please. 我想要开个账户。
2 . How much money do you plan to keep in your account on a regular basis?
你经常能存多少钱?
3 . checking account 活期存款账户
4 . interest rate 利息率
5 . print your name 用印刷体填写姓名
6 . to bank by computer during non-banking hours 若银行不办公, 可用银行
所发的卡证在街上由计算机控制的自动取款机进行支取或存入
7 . I m here to report a missing credit card. 我特来挂失我的信用卡。
8 . on one s part 由某人造成
9 . off hand 突然一下子, 在没有准备的情况下
10. speed up 加速
11. the whole works 所有一切
12. charging everything to my account 支付的一切算在我的账上
charge sth. ( up) to sb. s account 将……记在某人的账上
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13. terminal 终端
14. issued 发布, 颁发
Situation Practice
Practice 1
Make conversations according to the following situations:
Suppose you are the waiter at a restaurant and your classmates act as the
customers here for dinner.
1 ) Help the customers find a table and hand the menu to them.
2 ) Introduce the special dishes served by your restaurant and help them order
dishes.
3 ) Help the customers pay the bill.
Practice 2
Make conversations according to the following situation:
Suppose you are a doctor and one of your classmates caught a bad cold. He is
telling you how he feels, you will give them a check and give him some medical
advice.
Practice 3
Make up a short dialogue according to the situation provided below:
You ask the clerk if you can send a letter by airmail. The clerk says you can
but ask you to weigh the letter on the scale. He tells you the letter is a bit
overweight and you have to pay ten yuan for the postage. You pay the money for
the stamp.
Practice 4
Make up a short dialogue according to the situation provided below:
Suppose you go to the bank and want to open an account. You tell the clerk
in the bank what kind of account you plan to open and ask him or her about the
monthly interest rate and service time etc.
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Un it 3 Ch a t t in g
聊天
In our spare time, chatting is the usual wa y of communica tion. We talk about
the wea ther, our families, current affa irs, the ca mpus lives of our students, hobbies
a nd so on. By cha tting, we ca n exchange our idea s a nd feelings, increase our
understanding of each other, and sha re all kinds of informa tion. To some extent,
cha tting is something of a n art. A proper a nd decent chat can smooth the
relationship a mong the spea kers.
Not e s :
1 . It is gorgeous out here today. 今天户外的天气真的很棒。gorgeous 灿烂
的、美丽的、极好的
2 . The weatherman said that it s supposed to get up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit
today. 天气预报员说今天气温会升到华氏 90 度。Fahrenheit 华氏温度的
3 . high 这里指“ 最高气温”
4 . There was a cold front from Northern China coming through yesterday. It
was chilly. 昨天有从华北来的冷锋经过, 是很冷。
5 . I m going to enjoy this nice day while it lasts. 这种好天气我可要好好享
受一下。
6 . It s very cold, rainy and windy. 天气很冷, 又刮风又下雨的。
7 . a breath of wind 一丝风
8 . heat 暖气装置
9 . sightseeing 风光、风景
10. adapt to 适应
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A: I didn t quite catch what type of test Prof. Zhang is going to give us this
semester.
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B: He didn t mention the type in class.
2
A: If it s all essay questions , I m dead! You have to make sure you know
your material, and you have to present it in composition form. I hope it s an
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objective test. True false or multiple choice and matching are easier for me.
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B: I like objective tests, too. You just learn by heart the facts, the dates
and names. The professor is trying only to find out if you know the answers to the
questions which were discussed in class or in the readings.
A: I hope Prof. Zhang is not going to test our ability to write this time.
B: It s hard to put new ideas together in an organized way within the time
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limit. I can never think quickly to allocate my time properly, so I wind up trying
to finish the last question or two in five minutes.
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A: But the objective questions can be very tricky . Do you ever guess?
B: Yes, sometimes. Everybody does.
A: I agree with you.
A: No, I m not. That s why I need your advice. As soon as I saw her I
thought:“ She is the one for me”. But then I thought she was probably the girl a
lot of other guys have been searching for. A girl that beautiful has to have a
boyfriend.
B: Maybe the other guys all thought so. You re too busy wondering if she
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likes you to realize she might be wondering if you like her.
A: Wow, what insight.
B: Well, I am a girl. So take my advice, ask her out.
Not e s :
1 . type 这里指“ 题型”
2 . essay questions 问答题
3 . I hope it s an objective test. True false or multiple choice and matching are
easier for me. 我希望是客观题考试。对错辨别题、多项选择 题和搭配 题对我
来说要较为容易些。
4 . learn by heart 牢记在心、熟记
5 . It s hard to put new ideas together in an organized way within the time
limit. 在规定的时间内很难把新的想法很好地组织起来并表达出来。
6 . allocate 分配、配置
7 . wind up 结束、办完
8 . tricky 微妙的、靠不住的
9 . Do you ever guess? 你曾经猜过答案吗?
10. cynical 讽刺的
11. I m really flattered. 我感到很荣幸。
12. I think I have a crush on her. 我对她简直着迷了。have a crush on 迷
恋, 对……自作多情
13. Wow, that s classic. 哇, 太经典了。
14. But are you sure the feeling is mutual? 你 肯定 她也 喜 欢你 吗? mutual
相互的
15. You re too busy wondering if she likes you to realize she might be
wondering if you like her. 你老是猜想她是否喜欢你, 而没 有意识 到她可 能也
在猜想你是否喜欢她。
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B
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A: We never took personal hygiene habits as seriously as we do today.
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B: Yes. The threat of SARS gives people a good lesson.
A: Now people don t spit anywhere like before, and they have begun to adopt
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the habit of having meals separately.
B: Isn t that a good thing? It s time for us to change our ways of living
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somehow, I think.
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A: It is said that the SARS virus originated from wild animals, which were
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frequently eaten by some people in the South of China. Is that true?
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B: It was not necessarily the case. But at least we should keep in mind the
concept of protecting wild animals and refuse to put them on the table freely.
A: Definitely. Animals are friends of man.
B: Now I am realizing more and more clearly that any individual s action is
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related to the whole society.
A: So am I. I think all of us should be responsible for society, as well as for
ourselves.
B: That s it.
Not e s :
1 . headline news 头版头条新闻
2 . Iraq 伊拉克
3 . A sovereign state s attacking another sovereign one will surely draw the
world s attention. 一个主权国家对 另一 个 主权 国家 的进 攻肯 定 会引 起世 人的
关注。
4 . just 正义的
5 . the large-scale killing weapons 大规模杀伤性武器
6 . ground 理由
7 . armed intervention 武装干涉
8 . I think countries should resolve conflicts through dialogue and consultation
with one another, instead of resorting to force or threat of force. 我认为国与国之
间应该通过对话 与 相互 协 商来 解 决冲 突, 而 不 应 该诉 诸 武力 或 以 武 力相 威
胁。
9 . Sadam Hussein 萨达姆・侯赛因( 伊拉克前总统)
10. Is he a national hero or an autocratic monarch? 他是一位民族英雄还是
一位专制君主?
11. It depends on the people of Iraq. And I think history will give him a just
appraisal. 那得由伊拉克人民自己来决定。我想历史会给他一个公正的评价。
12. Let s pray for the peace of the world. 让我们为世界和平而祈祷吧。
13. We never took personal hygiene habits as seriously as we do today. 我们
从来没有像今天一样重视保持卫生的习惯。
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A
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A: Do you think it necessary for a person to attend college?
B: Sometimes we can say so, but sometimes not.
A: What do you mean by that?
B: I mean college is a good place where we learn knowledge, and learn how
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to behave as a person as well. To this point, it s necessary for one to attend
college. But in most cases, we can learn those from other places besides college.
To this point, it s not necessary.
A: I see. But which one is more important for a college student, to learn
knowledge or to learn how to behave as a person?
B: Both are important. But if you want an exact comparison, to learn how to
behave as a person is more important, I think.
A: Why?
B: Well. As a person, he or she belongs to society first. So as a social
person, he or she is supposed to know how to behave as a person firstly. But to
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learn knowledge only decides what a person will become in the future, a teacher,
a scientist, a technician and so on. Obviously how to be a person comes before
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B
5
A: What s your attitude toward life? Are you optimistic or pessimistic?
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B: I think the sun is new every day. So I m optimistic, I think.
A: Haven t you met any difficulties in your life?
B: Yes, of course I ve met some. But I always overcome them by my efforts.
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A: Did you become depressed when you failed in something?
B: Yes. But after a while, I tried to adjust my mood, and became energetic
and confident again, and then things got better.
A: That s great. Someone said life is very much like a mirror, if you smile
upon it, it smiles back upon you; but if you frown and look doubtful on it, you will
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get a similar look in return.
B: Yes. In whatever situation men can be placed, they may find
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conveniences and inconveniences. Only persistence can lead to victory.
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A: What you said is very instructive , I very much appreciate it.
B: Thank you for your appreciation. Good luck to you.
A: Thanks a lot.
Not e s :
1 . Do you think it necessary for a person to attend college? 你认为一个人上
大学是必要的吗?
2 . College is a good place where we learn knowledge, and learn how to
behave as a person as well. 大学是一个学习知识和学会做人的好地方。
3 . So as a social person, he or she is supposed to know how to behave as a
person firstly. But to learn knowledge only decides what a person will become in
the future. 作为一个社会性的人, 他首先 应该 学会 如何做 人。而 学习知 识只
是决定了他今后成为什么样的人( 具有某种专业知识的人) 。
4 . Nowadays, I find that most students are concentrating on the books,
seldom on the cultivation of morality and character. 现在, 我发现许多学 生主要
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集中精力于学习书本知识, 而很少关注自己的思想品质的培养。
5 . What s your attitude toward life? Are you optimistic or pessimistic? 你的人
生态度是什么? 是乐观还是悲观?
6 . Sun is new every day. 太阳每天都是新的。
7 . depressed 沮丧的, 失落的
8 . Someone said life is very much like a mirror, if you smile upon it, it
smiles back upon you; but if you frown and look doubtful on it, you will get a
similar look in return. 有人说生活犹如一面镜子, 你朝它笑, 它 也朝你笑, 如
果你双眉紧锁, 向它投以怀疑的目光, 它也将还你以同样的目光。
9 . In whatever situation men can be placed, they may find conveniences and
inconveniences. 人们不论处在什么情况下, 总会有顺利和不顺利的地方。
10. instructive 有教育意义的
11. appreciate 感激
A
1
A: Do you think there is a generation gap between you and your parents?
B: Perhaps there is. But not serious.
A: Do you always spend your weekend together?
2
B: Yes, in the daytime, we often go out for an excursion or shopping. And
in the evening, we sit together to watch TV or just have a talk.
3
A: How happy and harmonious your family is!
B: Yes. But sometimes we quarrel with each other.
A: For what?
B: Many things. For example, I liked making friends and took part in all
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kinds of activities with them. But my parents always told me not to associate with
them too closely. They kept murmuring around me about this and that. Sometimes
I was really tired of that. So we had quarrels.
5
A: It is a common thing for parents to nag their children again and again .
6
But they do mean well. They want the children to grow happily and healthily.
7
B: I see. But I just couldn t calm down when I was angry about their
8
interference with me.
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A: Is your family size a typical one, I mean parents and two children?
B: I think so. American families tend to have two to three children.
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A: Your news media often describe problems with the family such as
conflicts between husband and wife, between different generations etc. They seem
to be very serious.
B: Well, sometimes the news media create the false impression that the
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elderly are left alone in illness and poverty ; a teenager being outrageously bad.
The fact is that few are like that. Most old people live in their own homes with one
of their children or friends, or communities specially established for them instead
13
of being dumped into nursing homes or mental institutions and forgotten. Most
young people share their parents values and ideas, though they may argue on
certain matters.
A: I agree with you. In a society of rapidly changing social and moral
14
values , it s natural that parents and children often disagree about what is right
and what is wrong.
B: You are right. Though people complain about and quarrel with members of
their family when trouble arises, close relatives are usually the first to step in and
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help. We frequently say“ Blood is thicker than water” .
A: That s true. Yours, like many, is a happy and harmonious family. But I
guess minor problems may arise occasionally. Am I right?
B: Certainly. I have a feeling that your family is a happy one, too.
A: Yes. I miss them very much.
Not e s :
1 . generation gap 代沟
2 . excursion 郊游, 短途旅行
3 . harmonious 和谐的, 和睦的
4 . associate with 与……交往
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development of the economy, too.
4
B: Absolutely. In fact, tourism has become an important form of economy in
our country and many other countries. A lot of companies and enterprises are
5
developing it energetically .
A: Yes. In modern society, how to spend vacations has become a concern of
6
most people. And it will become more and more important in the future.
B: Yes, I think so.
A: How did you enjoy your holiday on October 1st for the National Day?
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B: Oh, I enjoyed it very much. It s really a golden week for me.
A: I also had a happy and exciting holiday. Tell me what your holiday was
like.
B: Well, I went to Beijing, and visited the Great Wall. Then I visited some
interesting places in Beijing city, such as the Palace Museum, Tian anmen
Square, Summer Palace, and so on.
A: Beijing is a great city with a long history. It is the symbol of city
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civilization of China.
B: Yes. I have been to Beijing several times, but I didn t have a good visit
there. Next time I will go to travel around Beijing, too.
A: It s really worthwhile. You ll never regret the vacation if you go there.
B: How about your holiday?
A: I didn t go out because I took part in a training class for College English
Test-Band 6.
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B: Oh, that s good. Seize the day, seize the life.
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A: Thanks. I just wanted to take advantage of the holidays to learn
something.
B: Anyway, we didn t waste our time. That s the most important thing.
Not e s :
1 . destination 目的地
2 . I want to go sightseeing in Zhangjiajie of Western Hunan Province, which
is well known for the beautiful mountains and water. 我想去湘西的张家界观光,
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那里以奇美的山水而著名。
3 . Without vacations, our lives would seem so dull and boring, and it would
do harm to the development of the economy, too. 没有假日, 我们的生活将显得
单调而乏味, 而且也对经济的发展不利。
4 . tourism 旅游业
5 . energetically 大力地
6 . In modern society, how to spend vacations has become a concern of most
people. 在现代社会, 怎样度假已成为大多数人们所关心的事情。
7 . golden week 黄金周
8 . It is the symbol of city civilization of China. 它是中国城市文明的象征。
9 . Seize the day, seize the life. 抓住每一天, 便抓住了生命。
10. take advantage of 利用
Not e s :
1 . He s just as much trouble. That s for sure! But, he s a lot of fun. 它同样
麻烦, 这点毫无疑问。但是它太好玩了。
2 . cute 漂亮的, 逗人喜爱的
3 . refresh 使恢复, 使振作
4 . be fond of 喜爱, 喜欢
5 . Pets can give us comfort and warmth which sometimes we can t get from
people around us. 有时 我们并不 能从周 围的人那 里得到慰 藉和温 暖, 而 宠物
却能给我们。
6 . At that time, it was very dirty, and it looked so thin, so miserable. 那时,
它全身很脏, 又瘦又可怜。
7 . adopt 收养
8 . merciful 仁慈的
9 . humanitarian 人道的
10. We must be kind to animals, especially to those that have been raised by
us. 我们得善待动物, 尤其是对那些我们所饲养过的动物。
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A: You are a famous manager. Do you like your job very much?
B: Yes, I do. The work is very interesting. I get on really well with my
colleagues and the salary s great.
A: Are there any bad things in your work?
B: Well, I work very hard. 10 hours a day is quite normal. And if something
important comes up, I m often in the office until 10 or 11 in the evening, or I take
work home.
A: So, what do you do in your spare time?
B: Generally, I like to get my mind off my work by reading novels, listening
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to music or playing tennis.
A: What kind of novels do you like to read?
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B: Historical novels are my favorite.
A: Why do you like this kind of novels?
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Not e s :
1 . treasured memories 珍贵的记忆
2 . outlook 看法、观点、态度
3 . Generally, I like to get my mind off my work by reading novels, listening
to music or playing tennis. 通常我喜欢通过阅读小说、听音乐或打网球使我的
大脑得到休息。
4 . historical novels 历史小说
5 . Well, historical novels can give me a sense of historical reality, as well as
the enjoyment of literature. Through the historical figures, I can understand a lot
of things, such as responsibility, duty, freedom, justice, and so on. 嗯, 历史小
说能给我一种历史的现实感和一种文学的享受。通过 历史人物, 我理 解了许
多事情, 比如责任、义务、自由和正义等。
Situation Practice
Practice 1
Suppose you are going on a picnic with your classmates, talk about the
weather on the following possibilities:
1 ) The weather will be good.
2 ) The weather will be bad.
Practice 2
Talk about your campus with your classmates according to the following
situations:
1 ) Where is your campus located?
2 ) How does your campus look like?
3 ) Do you like it or not?
Practice 3
Talk about your family with your classmates according to the following
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situations:
1 ) How many members in you family?
2 ) Do you get along well with them?
3 ) What do you usually do together with your family?
4 ) Do you have some time when you are in opposition to each other?
Practice 4
Talk about your hobbies with your classmates according to the following
situations:
1 ) What hobbies do you have?
2 ) Suppose your hobby is traveling, why do you like it?
3 ) Does the hobby bring to you happiness? What and why?
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Un it 4 Soc ia l I n t e r c ou r se a n d R e c r e a t ion
社交活动与娱乐
Social intercourse and recrea tion a re the beautiful flowers in the lives of human
society. As we a ll know, everyone is not only a n individual but a lso an element of
the whole society, and his or her life va lue and ideal must come to reality in the
society, not anywhere else. Social intercourse is not only the way but also the pla ce
to realize one s va lue and ideal. As regards to recrea tion, it s well known that a
person who knows how to work knows how to rest, i. e. how to get recreation. So
recreation is importa nt in everyone s life.
A
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A: I d like to call on you next Monday if it is convenient for you.
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B: I ll be filled up all day next Monday. I m afraid I can t manage our
appointment then. How about next Wednesday?
A: I am sorry, I ll be engaged that day.
B: In that case, we have to take a rain check on our appointment for a few
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days. Please come this afternoon if there is anything urgent coming up. I can
spare you two hours.
A: Great! I ll be most delighted to come over and meet you in your office this
afternoon.
B: Great! I ll be expecting you then.
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A: Sure, we ll have a good reminiscence of our youth.
B: Definitely.
A: Excuse me, Prof. Zhang. I have some questions to discuss with you. I
wonder if it will be all right to visit you in the afternoon.
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B: I d be happy if you could come, but this afternoon is all booked up .
What about tomorrow afternoon?
A: Well, I have classes tomorrow afternoon.
B: Maybe you can come to my house this evening.
A: What time will it be all right?
B: How about 8 o clock after I had my dinner?
A: That s fine.
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B: All right then. I ll be expecting you.
( In the evening. )
A: Is Prof. Zhang in?
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B: Hi, come on in. Make yourself at home. Can I get you something to
drink, coffee or tea?
A: Tea, please.
Not e s :
1 . call on 拜访
2 . I ll be filled up all day next Monday. 下周一我全天日程都排满了。
3 . In that case, we have to take a rain check on our appointment for a few
days. 那样的话, 我们只好把约会推 迟几 天啦。rain check 延 期举 行( 美 国俚
语)
4 . We ll have a good reminiscence of our youth. 我们会共同回忆一 下美好
的青春时代。
5 . booked up 预订
6 . I ll be expecting you. 我等着你来。
7 . Make yourself at home. 请随便( 像在家里一样) 。
Not e s :
1 . But what s the occasion, may I ask? 是什么事, 我可以知道吗?
2 . Just come as you are. 就这样空手来。
3 . What did you have in mind? 有什么事吗?
4 . fabulous 奇妙的, 有名的
5 . I ve got a new dish that I want to try out on you. 我做了一道新菜, 想要
你来试一下。try out on sb. 把某人当试验对象
6 . fast v. 禁食
A: Neither am I. Come on. Just for fun. Sway your body in time with the
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music, that s all.
B: Do you often go dancing?
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A: I used to go a lot, but the novelty had soon worn off. Now I just go to
concerts.
B: Then I suppose you are very keen on music. What sort of music do you
like?
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A: I prefer light music to serious music. I m particularly fond of rock and
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roll . The rhythm and the beat give you a lot of excitement.
B: Personally I like classical music, for it has more depth and meaning, you
know.
A: I guess that s true, but I don t know much about it.
B: Do you like singing?
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A: No, singing isn t my cup of tea. Frankly speaking, I ve got a voice like a
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foghorn.
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B: You re putting me on.
A: Oh, the music is over. Do you care for another dance?
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B: Is it a quick three-step dance ?
A: No, it s disco.
B: I don t think I can do that now. I would rather sit out this dance if you
don t mind.
A: Okay. Do you want anything to drink?
B: Yes, a cup of coffee, please.
B
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A: May I have the first dance?
B: With pleasure!
A: I know that you are a good dancer. What dances do you like?
B: I like the old styles of dance, such as fox-trot, waltz, tango and so
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on.
A: Why do you like the old styles of dance?
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B: Why not? Do you think I should like modern dances ?
A: I think so, because most young people like modern dances.
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B: Oh, sorry, I don t. Susan can do it well. Why not ask her?
A: Yes, I will. Thank you.
B: You re welcome.
Not e s :
1 . Sway your body in time with the music, that s all. 跟着音乐摇摆身体, 就
这样。
2 . The novelty had soon worn off. 不久就不再有新鲜感了。
3 . I prefer light music to serious music. 我较 喜欢 轻音乐 而不 太喜欢 严肃
音乐。
4 . rock and roll 摇滚乐
5 . The rhythm and the beat give you a lot of excitement. 节奏与鼓点很令人
激动。
6 . Singing isn t my cup of tea. 唱歌不是 我所 喜爱 的( 不 是 我得 心应 手的
事) 。
7 . I ve got a voice like a foghorn. 我的嗓音像大喇叭。
8 . You re putting me on. 你在骗我吧。
9 . quick three-step dance 快三步舞曲
10. May I have the first dance? 我可以请你跳第一支舞吗?
11. I like the old styles of dance, such as fox-trot, waltz, tango and so on.
我喜欢古典舞, 比如说狐步、华尔兹、探戈等。
12. modern dances 现代舞
A: What did you think of the movie you saw last night?
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B: There s a lot I could say about it, but to put it in a nutshell it was
terrible. It s the worst I have ever seen. It s really a big disappointment. But I
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watch it all the way through because the ticket was very expensive. I simply
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wanted to get my money s worth .
A: You didn t, anyway.
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B: No, I didn t. If it hadn t been for the exaggerated review , I wouldn t
have been there at all.
A: What s the problem with the movie?
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B: Too many problems. For one thing, the plot is highly improbable; for
another, the characters seem more like paper dolls than people. They re just
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stereotypes with no individuality at all. As I have told you it s a sheer waste of
time.
A: What s the story about?
B: It s really a wonderful story. A man lost his wife during the war and got
married to another woman whose husband was assumed killed in a battle. When
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the war was over, by some stroke of fortune , both husbands and both wives were
brought together and he went back to his first wife.
A: Ha, ha, ha. Nonsense. No wonder you dislike it.
Not e s :
1 . I ve got a ticket to spare. 我有多 余的 一张票 可以 让给 你。to spare 过
剩, 有余, 剩余
2 . hit 红极一时的人或事, 成功
3 . The film shows the history. 影片再现了历史。
4 . evoke 产生或引起
5 . heroine 女主角
6 . become famous 出了名
7 . put it in a nutshell 概括地说
8 . watch it all the way through 从头到尾看完
9 . get my money s worth 合算
10. exaggerated review 夸张的评论
11. They re just stereotypes with no individuality at all. 他们的表演很呆板,
毫无个性可言。
12. sheer 俨然的, 纯粹的, 绝对的
13. a stroke of fortune 走运, 没想到的运气
A: All right then. There s one at the Empress Concert Hall. It starts at 8 : 15.
So we d better be there at about 8: 00.
B: Who s playing?
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A: It s the Palmville Symphony Orchestra . They re doing an eighteenth-
century program.
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B: Who s directing?
A: You won t believe it, but the conductor s from China. He s just finishing
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his tour in the United States. And it s going to be his farewell performance .
B: Then we ll have a great time this evening.
Not e s :
1 . Palmville Symphony Orchestra 帕姆威尔交响乐团
2 . Who s directing? 谁是乐队指挥?
3 . farewell performance 告别演出
4 . The concert didn t quite come up to my expectations. 音乐会并不像我预
料的那样( 好) 。
5 . I know you are always keen on folk songs and Beijing Opera. 我知道你特
别喜欢民歌与京剧。
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6 . A young musician played a few numbers from the film The Sound of
Music. 一个年轻音乐家演奏了电影《 音乐之声》中的几首曲子。
7 . To do him justice, he played very well which I could tell from the loud
applause he received. 公正地说, 他演奏得很好, 这一点我从 观众响亮 的掌声
中听得出来。
6. Watching TV 看电视
A: On what channel is the TV series Gone With the Wind? Have you got this
week s issue of TV Guide? I d like to know when it will be on.
B: Don t even bother looking. As long as the Monkey King is going on, your
boys won t let you near it.
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A: They have been glued to the tube all afternoon. I suppose they should
take a rest now.
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B: That s wishful thinking . I don t think I m able to make them stop
watching TV. See if you can do that.
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A: If you can t, how can you expect me to? Our boys are really spoiled by
us. I wish I hadn t sold the black-and-white TV set. I m quite fed up with this
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constant squabbling over the TV.
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B: I asked you not to sell it, but you wouldn t listen to me. It s no use crying
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over spilt milk.
Not e s :
1 . opening ceremony 开幕式
2 . a live telecast 现场( 电视) 直播
3 . parade 列队行进, 游行
4 . They have been glued to the tube all afternoon. 他们整 个下午都 守在电
视屏幕前。
5 . wishful thinking 主观臆想、想入非非
6 . spoil 娇惯, 宠坏
7 . squabbling 争吵, 口角
8 . It s no use crying over spilt milk. 后悔是没有用的。
B: I ve been practicing for months ever since my failure in the last Marathon
race. I run 10 miles every morning.
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A: Wow, that s really impressive. You ll probably place this year.
B: I hope so. Frankly speaking, I ve never been in better shape in my life.
A: Do you have the qualification for this race? I mean, are there any
requirements?
B: Not really. It s open to the public. All you have to do is pay a minimum
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fee to register. Do you mean you want to enter?
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A: No, not at all. 25 miles is an awfully long stretch . It requires great
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stamina to run such a long distance. I don t want to be wiped out and carried
away on a stretcher. You know, I m getting old. When you re old, every year
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tells. But I d like to join the crowd to cheer you on.
B: Thank you.
Not e s :
1 . tip 建议
2 . go in for 从事
3 . in good shape 身体健康
4 . lose weight 减肥
5 . breast stroke 俯泳
6 . warm-up 热身运动, 准备活动
7 . place 获得名次
8 . All you have to do is pay a minimum fee to register. 你所要做的 只是付
很少一点注册费。
9 . an awfully long stretch 路程太长
10. stamina 体力, 精力
11. be wiped out 累坏
12. Every year tells. ( 人上了年纪) 一年和一年的感觉就是不一样。
Situation Practice
Practice 1
Suppose you have promised to visit a friend at a certain time and place, and
now you have something urgent to deal with and have to call it off. Explain it to
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Un it 1 J o b -a p p lic a t io n a n d I n t e r v ie w
求职与面试
Not e s :
1 . Lucky dog! 你真幸运!
2 . BA = Bachelor of Arts, 文科学士, 又如: BS = Bachelor of Science, 理科
学士
3 . be qualified for. . . 有资格胜任……
4 . Thanks a million. 非常感谢。
5 . human resources 人力资源
6 . I wish to apply for the position advertised in last Sunday s Xiaoxiang
Morning Herald. I m sure that I am competent to meet the requirements that you
have specified. 我希望应 聘 贵 公 司上 周 日 于《 潇 湘 晨 报 》登载 广 告 招 聘 的 职
位。我确信自己符合贵公司列出的条件。Xiaoxiang Morning Herald: 《 潇湘晨
报》, 长 沙 地区 的 报纸。 Herald 先 驱, 传 令 官。be competent to 有 能 力做 某
事, specify vt. 把……列为条件, 明确说明
A
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A: Excuse me, please. I saw a vacancy advertisement on the Internet for an
assistant manager. Is it still available?
B: I m sorry, but the vacancy has been filled.
A: Oh, pity! But do you have any other position for me here? I m anxious to
find a job.
B: I m afraid not, but maybe I can introduce you to Xxx Company, which is
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recruiting a Personnel Manager now.
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B
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A: Sorry to trouble you. I m looking for a job. Is it possible to find one here?
B: What kind of job are you looking for?
A: Computer Programmer.
B: Do you have any experience at it?
A: Yes, I have. Actually, I have been working in the Network Center in our
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university as a Computer Programmer for about a year.
B: Very well. We do have a vacancy for a Computer Programmer at this
moment. But do you mind. . . ?
Not e s :
1 . vacancy n. 空缺, vacant adj. 空缺的
2 . recruit [ re kru t ] vt. 招募, 招生, 征新兵
3 . Personnel Manager 人事部经理
4 . Is it possible to. . . ? 我能不能……?
5 . Computer programmer 计算机程序员
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A: Excuse me, Sir. I m an enrolled university student majoring in English.
Do you think I can find a part-time job here with your help?
B: Yes, I think so. Someone just wanted an English tutor for a middle school
student. Would you like to take it?
A: Great. What are the requirements for that position?
B: Fluent in English speaking, reading and writing.
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A: You can bet on it . My English scores are always in the top three of our
department. And what s the schedule?
B: Twice a week, two hours each, in the evening.
A: No problem. I ll take it. Thanks a lot.
Not e s :
1 . graduating student 应届毕业生
2 . fill out 填写, 同义词如 fill in; fill up 等。
3 . Don t you worry. 别担心。为 Don t worry 的一种强调形式。
4 . match. . . against. . . 将……和……搭配
5 . enrolled university student 在读大学生
6 . You can bet on it. 相当于 You bet. 你可确信。( 的确, 当然)
A
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A: Excuse me. Do you need an employee majoring in electronic information
technology?
B: Yes, we do. Have you brought your resume?
A: Yes, here you are.
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B: Pretty good. Would you please come to our company for a detailed
conversation next Monday? We are too busy at this moment, you see.
A: That s good. Thank you.
Unit 1 Job-application and Interview 求职与面试 71
A: Good morning, sir. I want to apply for the position of Assistant Manager
advertised on your vacancy board. Here is my resume.
B: Well. Could you please tell me why you want to work in my company?
A: As I know, your company is the largest and best one in the field of
electronic technology in the region of Changsha, and I hope to pursue my career in
such a company.
B: Sounds good. Leave your resume here, OK? We ll contact you as soon as
possible to inform you if we accept you or not.
A: OK, thanks so much.
Not e s :
1 . employee 员工, 雇工。相对应的名词为 employer 雇主, 老板。类似的
词 有: interviewee 被面试者, interviewer 主持面试者, 面试官; examinee 考生,
examiner 主考官。
2 . Pretty good 相当于 Very good。
A: Yes, I can.
B: That s fine. When can you start working then?
A: Tomorrow, I think.
B: OK, I am glad to offer you this job then.
A: Thank you very much.
B: See you tomorrow.
Not e s :
1 . BA = Bachelor of Art 文科学士
2 . strong points 强项, 优点
3 . have dealings with 与……打交道
4 . probation 见习, 试用; 见习期, 试用期
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A: Mr. Liu, this is my resume. I wonder if you can offer me the job of office
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assistant ?
B: Let me see. Well, it says in your resume that you graduated from
Zhongshan University, and you majored in Electronic Information Technology,
didn t you?
A: Yes, I did.
B: But you know we only need one who majored in secretary or office
management. So I m sorry to say you don t suit us well.
A: Oh, pity! Anyway thank you for your review of my application. Good-
bye.
B: Good-bye.
Not e s :
1 . computer data input operator 计算机资料输入员
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B
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A: Manager, I have worked here as a typist for about a year, and I want to
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get ahead . Would you please kindly consider my application?
B: What s your job objective then?
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A: I d like a secretarial job in the clerical department .
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B: Do you understand the duties ?
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A: I m not quite sure, but I think it should be typing, filing and answering
phones.
B: Is your English good enough?
A: I hope so. I m able to communicate in English orally and in written form.
B: What about your typing speed?
A: I can type 80 words per minute.
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Not e s :
1 . advancement 升职, 提升
2 . planning booklet 企划书
3 . seniority 资深, 资历
4 . typist 打字员
5 . get ahead 升迁, 获得提升
6 . secretarial job 秘书工作
7 . clerical department 办公部门
8 . duties 职责, 职务
9 . filing 文件归档
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A: Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to interview me.
B: You are welcome.
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A: When should I contact you regarding your decision?
B: I will call you next week.
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A: Thanks a lot, I ll look forward to hearing from you. Good-bye.
B: Bye-bye.
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B: A thousand thanks. Good-bye.
A: Good-bye.
Not e s :
1 . Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to interview me. 谢谢
你在百忙中抽出时间来给我面试。
2 . When should I contact you regarding your decision? 我什 么时 候可 以再
与你联系? regarding prep. 关于, 有关
3 . I ll look forward to hearing from you. 我将 期待你 的消 息。look forward
to 盼望, 期待; to 为介词, 后接名词或动名词。
4 . make a decision 做出决定; 决定, 相当于动词 decide。
5 . And do I need to have a second interview? 我是否需要第二次面试?
6 . We ll notify you if necessary. 如果需要我们会通知你。if necessary = if
it is necessary.
7 . A thousand thanks. 非常感谢。类似于 Thanks a million。
Situation Practice
Practice 1
Discuss the following questions with classmates:
What is your ideal job after graduation? To be a civil servant, a freelancer( 自
由职业者) , a white-collar in a big company or a boss of yourself?
Practice 2
Make up a conversation according to the following situations and play the roles
in class.
You are a graduate-to-be in a college, and you want to apply for a position
related to your major. Now please make a telephone dialogue with a personnel
manager ( acted by another student in your class ) in a company. Your dialogue
must include your greetings, your self-introduction about your education
background, your abilities and your other personal informations, as well as your
request for an opportunity of being interviewed.
Practice 3
Suppose you are having an interview with interviewer in the recruiting
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Un it 2 P e r s o n a l I n fo r m a t io n
个人信息
Persona l information tells about the applicant s circumsta nces that are
indirectly-related to the objective job, such as name, age, a ddress, birthplace,
hobbies, personality, reasons for lea ving, or a pplication, a nd so on. Although those
a re not the most important things for an a pplica nt to get a job, they a re quite useful
for the employer to have an all-round comprehension of the a pplica nt. To some
extent, personal informa tion reflects indirectly the a pplica nt s work abilities and
potentia l for development.
A
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A: May I have your name, please?
B: My name is Mingyan Wang.
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A: How do you spell your family name ?
B: Wang. W-A-N-G.
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A: Do you have an alias ?
B: No.
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A: Do you have a pen name ?
B: Yes, my pen name is Hongye.
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A: How old are you, may I ask?
B: I m twenty.
B
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A: Can you tell me what your full name is, please?
B: My full name is Haiying Li.
A: Do you have an English name?
B: Yes, I do. It s Nancy.
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Not e s :
1 . May I have your name, please? 请 问 尊 姓 大 名? 相 同 的 用 法 还 有:
What s your name? May I ask your name? Would your give me your name? Please
give me your name. 等等。
2 . family name 姓。表示“ 姓”还可以用 surname, last name 等。表示“名”
可以用 given name, first name 等。
3 . alias 别名。另: nickname 表示“ 绰号”。
4 . pen name 笔名。另: pseudonym 表示“ 假名”。
5 . How old are you, may I ask? 可以问问你有多大了吗? 一般来说, 为了
表示礼貌, 在必须询问年龄, 收入 等较 隐秘 的问题 时, 常在 句后 加 上“ may I
ask? ”以示尊重。
6 . full name 全名, 包括姓和名。英语中一般先说名, 后说姓。因此以英
语表达汉 语 姓 名 时 也 以 名 在 前, 姓 在 后 为 佳。如 Mingyan Wang: 王 明 艳;
Yuanyuan Jiang: 蒋源源, 等。
7 . date of birth 生日, 可简为 birthday。另: place of birth 籍贯、出生 地,
也常简为 birthplace。
Not e s :
1 . permanent address 永久性住址; permanent 不变的, 永久的
2 . Room 306, Student Building 4 , South Campus, Central South University,
South Lushan Road, Changsha. 长 沙 市 麓 山 南 路 中 南 大 学 南 校 区, 学 生 4 舍
306 房。
3 . domicile place 户籍所在地; domicile 户籍
4 . Hunan Normal University 湖南师范大学
5 . Local resident 当地居民; local 当地的, 本地的; resident 居民
talk with each other. Especially at mealtimes, we all get together to eat and talk.
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Meals are very lively at our house.
A: How old is your father, may I ask?
B: My father is forty years old this year.
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A: What are you going to do for your family?
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B: First, I want to find an ideal job with good pay to support my family;
then I ll try to take care of my parents lives, and take much time to stay with
them.
B
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A: What s your family like?
B: Well, I have a big family: my parents, grandparents, my bother, my
sister and me. My father works in a company and my mother is a teacher. Both my
brother and sister are studying at school. My grandparents are retired at home.
A: How do you get along with your brother and sister?
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B: We get along very well. My brother is studying for college entrance exams
right now, so he often asks me for advice on how he should study and things like
that. My sister likes singing and drawing, just like me. So we have common
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language . On weekends and holidays, we go swimming and climbing mountains
together a lot. Of course, we fight sometimes, too, but mostly we get along very
well.
A: Are your parents strict with you?
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B: Sometimes they are. For example, as to our study and behavior , they
ask us to study hard and behave well. But as to our usual interests and future
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careers, they think we should choose according to our own wills.
Not e s :
1 . support the family 维持家庭
2 . generation gap 代沟
3 . Meals are very lively at our house. 在我们家里吃饭是非常热闹的。
4 . What are you going to do for your family? 你打算为你家里做些什么呢?
5 . good pay 优厚待遇
6 . What s your family like? 你家庭情况怎么样?
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A
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A: Why do you want to leave your present job?
B: As you know I serve as a secretary in my present company, but there is
little chance of advancement. I want to have a job which offers me more
challenging opportunities, so that I can improve my position and have more
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responsibilities.
A: Then what kind of work are you interested in?
B: Just like the one that you advertised in the newspaper.
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A: So that s the reason to choose our corporation ?
B: Yes, as my experience is closely related to this job, I m confident of doing
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it well.
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A: Sure! I believe you can. Does your boss know you are leaving?
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B: Yes, he understands me and would like to be my reference.
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companies in this line of business. I m eager to work for you.
A: But the work is also very hard.
B: I expect to work hard, sir.
A: You don t even mind going on business trips frequently?
B: No. I enjoy traveling.
Not e s :
1 . Why do you want to leave your present job? 你为什么要离职? 类似的表
达方式有: Why do you want to resign? 你为什么要辞职? What s the reason why
you left your previous employer? 你 为 何 要 离 开 原 来 的 雇 主? What made you
decide to change your job? 什么原因使你决定换工作? 等等。
2 . As you know I serve as. . . and have more responsibilities. 正如你所知道
的, 我在我现在的公司做秘书, 但是很 少有升职 的机会。我 想找 一个更 富有
挑战性的工作, 这样我可以承担更多的责任并提高我的 职位。serve as 担任,
充当; challenging 有挑战性的; responsibilities 责任, 职责
3 . corporation 公司
4 . As my experience is closely related to this job, I m confident of doing it
well. 由于 我 对 这 行 有丰 富 的 经 验, 我 有 信 心 做 好。 be closely related to 与
……紧密相关; be confident of doing sth. 有信心做某事
5 . Does your boss know you are leaving? 你老板知道你要离开吗?
6 . He understands me and would like to be my reference. 他能 理解我, 并
愿意做我的介绍人。
7 . What s more, your company is one of the largest and best trading
companies in this line of business. I m eager to work for you. 另外, 贵公司是这
一行业中最大和最好的贸易公司之一, 我渴望为贵公司工作。
A: Do you want to work here just because you can operate a computer?
B: No, not only because I can operate a computer here, but also because I
can learn some advanced methods of management from a big company like
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yours.
A: If you were hired, when would it be convenient for you to begin to work?
B: I ll start to work tomorrow if you like.
A: What s the reason for your application for our company since it is a new
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establishment in Beijing?
B: Because your company is a new one I think I ll be given more
opportunities, and the working conditions and surroundings are so excellent
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here.
A: It certainly is. But the work is also very hard.
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B: I expect to work hard, sir.
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A: You don t even mind going on business trips frequently?
B: No, I enjoy traveling. Besides, I don t have a girl friend or a wife, so I
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can go out frequently.
A: How do you like our company?
B: Your company has a good reputation in this region, I think it will have a
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great future and is conducive to the further development of my abilities.
Not e s :
1 . I m desirous to get a job where. . . in the Cha ngsha Evening News. 我希望
能找到一个工作来发挥我的计算机特长, 正巧看到了贵公司在《 长沙晚报》上
刊登的招聘一名计算机操作员的广告。
2 . But also because I can learn some advanced methods of management from
a big enterprise like yours. 而且 还因 为我能 从一 家像贵 公司 一样 的大企 业学
习先进的管理方法。
3 . What s the reason for your application for our company since it is a new
establishment in Beijing?
你来 我 们 这 样 一 家 在 北 京 新 成 立 的 公 司 应 聘 是 什 么 原 因 呢?
establishment 成立、建立, 或成立、建立的机构
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A
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A: What kind of personality do you think you have?
B: Well, I approach things very enthusiastically, I think, and I don t like to
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leave something half-done. It makes me nervous----I can t concentrate on
something else until the first thing is finished.
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A: Do you think you are introverted or extroverted?
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B: Extroverted, I think. I mix well and enjoy doing things with others.
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A: Are you more of a follower or a leader?
B: I don t try to get in front of people and lead them, particularly. I d rather
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cooperate with everybody else, and get the job done by working together. I don t
always follow others opinions. So I don t agree with someone else s opinion if I
think he is wrong, but if I understand his thinking and see he has some good
ideas, then I m very happy to go along with him.
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A: Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses.
B: Well, I am a self-motivated hard worker, but I sometimes forget to spend
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time with my family due to my busy work.
B
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A: Do you think you are more outward-looking or more inward-looking ?
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Not e s :
1 . personality 性格, 个性
2 . I approach things very enthusiastically, I think, and I don t like to leave
something half-done. 我做事非常热心, 不喜欢半途而废。approach 处理
3 . Do you think you are introverted or extroverted? 你认为你是内向 还是外
向?
4 . I mix well and enjoy doing things with others. 我善于交际并喜欢与人共
事。mix well 与人相处的好, 善于交际
5 . Are you more of a follower or a leader? 你比较像跟随者, 还是领导者?
6 . I don t try to. . . done by working together. 我不 试图领 先 别人, 尤 其是
去领导他们。我宁愿和其他每一个人合作, 一起努力完成工作。
7 . Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses. 说说你的优点和缺点。
8 . I am a self-motivated hard worker, but I sometimes forget to spend time
with my family due to my busy work. 我是一个自我激励, 工作认真的人, 但往
往因工作繁忙而忘了与家庭团聚。
9 . outward-looking or more inward-looking 外向还是更内向
10. Sometimes I want to be by myself, but most of the time I prefer being
with a group of people. 有时我 想单 独一 个人 待 着, 但大 多数 时 候我 比较 喜欢
和其他人在一起。
11. Do you have any idea what your classmates would say about you? 你认为
你的同学会怎么评价你呢?
12. intelligent 聪明的; diligent 勤劳的
13. What types of people do you prefer working with? 你比较喜欢和什么样
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的人一起工作?
14. gossip 讲闲话
B
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A: How do you spend your free time?
B: I run or play football or do something else like that to get some exercise
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and keep in shape .
A: What do you think of football?
B: Football is a very interesting game because it keeps you alert and it also
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requires a lot of team spirit.
A: Are you a smoker?
B: No, I m not.
A: Do you drink?
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B: Yes, but just during social occasions .
A: Are you a music lover?
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B: Yes, I like listening to Beethoven s works .
Not e s :
1 . And do you watch or play? 你是看, 还是玩?
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2 . gymnastics 体操
3 . So particularly in the case of gymnastics I prefer doing to watching. 所以
单就体操来说, 我比 较喜 欢做, 而 不喜 欢 看。prefer. . . to. . . 宁 愿, 更喜 欢;
prefer 与 to 后均接动名词或名词
4 . love stories 言情故事
5 . moving 动人的
6 . How do you spend your free time? 你空闲的时候怎么过?
7 . keep in shape 保持身材
8 . Football is a very interesting game because it keeps you alert and it also
requires a lot of team spirit. 足球是一项极刺激的运动, 它会使你保持灵敏, 而
且它极需具有团队合作精神。
9 . during social occasions 在社交场合
10. works 作品
Situation Practice
Practice 1
Role play: During a behaviour interview, the interviewees are always asked to
have a discussion over a particular topic, and they are expected to express
themselves logically and persuasively. Now there is a behaviour interview with the
topic of“ Is it OK to marry in college? ”or“Is harmonious relationship with family
members important for your job?”You are divided into groups of six. Three of you
are in favor of it, and the other three are against. You will have a debate, and
each of you must give enough reasons to support your opinions.
Practice 2
Suppose you want to give up your present job, or you have the idea of
changing your job, Talk about it with classmates your according to the following
situation: The job is wonderful, the only fly in the ointment is that the pay is too
low.
Practice 3
Be sure to find a job according to your personality, it will take you less time
to make your dream come true. Now discuss the following questions with you
classmates: What personality do you belong to, extroverted, introverted,
aggressive, sociable, realistic, or idealistic etc. ? Does your personality have some
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Not e s :
1 . BS = Bachelor of Science 理科学士
2 . Affiliate Middle School of Hunan Normal University 湖南师范大学附属中
学
3 . How were your scores at university? 你大学时的成绩怎么样?
4 . They were all excellent, 96 points average. 成绩都优秀, 平均 96 分。
5 . I can speak, read and write E nglish fluently, and I passed Band 6 in
College English Test. 我英语说、读、写流利, 并通过了大学英语 6 级考试。
6 . Higher Vocational Technical School 高等职业技术学院
7 . International Secretary 涉外文秘
8 . Because Central South University is. . . the best students. 因 为中南 大学
是湖南地区最好的一所大学, 而我又相信自己是其中最好的学生之一。
9 . BA = Bachelor of Art 文科学士
10. Tell me about the courses of your major subject at university. 能 否告诉
我你在主修专业上所修的课程?
11. I took more than. . . Office Management, and so on. 大学期间我修了 30
多门课程, 包括秘书学原理, 速记, 计算机文字处理, 英语 视、听、说, 商务
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A
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A: How have you been getting on with your studies so far?
B: I have been doing quite well at college. According to the academic records
I ve achieved so far, I am confident that I will get my Master of Business
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Administration degree this coming July.
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A: What does your MBA thesis deal with?
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B: It deals with macro-modulation in the socialist market economy.
A: How do you think the education you ve received will contribute to your
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work in this institution?
B: I have already learned a lot in the classroom and I hope to be able to make
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practical use of it in business in your company.
A: It says in your resume that you just graduated from Hunan University.
B: Yes, I got a bachelor s degree in July this year.
A: Which subject did you major in at university?
B: I majored in electronic information technology.
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A: What made you study that subject?
B: I had an interest in electrical technology since I was in middle school and
I want to become an electrical engineer.
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A: What was your minor subject?
B: Computer.
A: Did you make fine records at university?
B: I got excellent records in all my subjects.
A: Well, in this case, you must have gotten a good record in your English?
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B: Yeah, my English scores were always in the top three of our department.
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A: That s very impressive.
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B: Thank you.
Not e s :
1 . How have you been getting on with your studies so far? 到目 前为止, 你
在校学习情况如何?
2 . According to. . . this coming July. 根据至今我所取得的学习成绩, 我敢
肯定今年 7 月份我一定能获得 MBA 学位。
3 . What does your MBA thesis deal with? 你的 MBA 硕士 论文是关 于什么
的? deal with 处理, 论述, 涉及
4 . It deals with macro-modulation in the socialist market economy. 它论述的
是社会主义市场经济的宏观调控。
5 . How do you think. . . will contribute to your work in this institution? 你认
为你接受的教育将如何有助于在本机构的工作?
6 . I have already learned. . . in business in your company. 我在课堂上学了
许多东西, 我希望能在贵公司把它实际运用到商务活动中去。
7 . What made you study that subject? 你为什么要学这门专业?
8 . minor subject 辅修专业
9 . in the top three 在前三名
10. That s very impressive. 那 是 很 令 人 惊 叹 的 成 绩 了。 impressive 感 人
的, 给人以深刻印象的
B
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A: What are your strengths ?
B: I have very strong observation power. I can generate interesting ideas from
minor things and once the idea is formed, I have a very strong urge to put it into
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action.
A: What is your weakness?
B: I always give each job my best efforts, so when others are not pulling their
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weight, I get frustrated.
11
A: What are the problems you have encountered in your job and how do you
solve them?
B: As an editor, I have to proofread numerous articles. This is a fairly
repetitive job, so it s easy to overlook mistakes. Lots of people do. But I always
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look for them and it keeps me alert and motivated so I do a better job.
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A: How do you deal with those who you think are difficult to deal with?
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A: I stick to my principles and follow the rules. Sometimes, they just lack
enthusiasm and I get them involved with something constructive. Some of them
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changed their attitude later.
Not e s :
1 . I manage my time perfectly so that I can always get things done on time.
我极懂分配时间, 因此总能准时完成任务。
2 . When I think. . . insistence and compromise. 若我 认 为某 事 情是 对 的,
我会坚持到底。有时候, 这显得有点顽固, 因此我 正在努力 寻求 执著与 妥协
之间的 平 衡。stubborn 固 执 的, 顽 固 的, 倔 强 的; insistence 坚 持, 固 执;
compromise 和解, 折衷, 让步了事
3 . accomplishments 成就
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B
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A: How is your English proficiency?
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B: I have a good command of English.
A: Do you think you re proficient in both written and spoken English?
B: Yes, I think I m quite proficient in both written and spoken English. I
passed Band 6 in College English Test, and got a high score on the TOEFL.
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A: Do you think your English is good enough to do desk work ?
B: The amount of English I know enables me to do general desk work. I
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believe the amount of English I know is sufficient to work in an American firm.
11
A: What language can you speak other than English?
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B: In addition to English, I can speak French and Italian.
A: Do you speak French and Italian as well as English?
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B: No. English is my first foreign language , and I have studied it for a long
time; French and Italian are my second and third foreign languages respectively,
Unit 3 Education Background and Ability 教育背景和能力 97
Not e s :
1 . Can you manage English translation? 你能应付英语翻译吗?
2 . International Academic Meeting on Ethics 国际伦理学学术会议
3 . Mandarin 汉语普通话
4 . Dialects 方言
5 . Cantonese and Shanghaiese 广东话和上海话
6 . Sino-Japan joint enterprise 中日合资企业
7 . How is your English proficiency? 你的英文程度如 何? proficiency 熟练,
精通
8 . have a good command of 精通, 通晓
9 . desk work 文书工作
10. The amount of English. . . to work in an American firm. 我的英 文适宜
做普通文书工作。我想我的英语水平在美资机构做事绝对没有问题。
11. other than 除了……之外
12. In addition to 除了……之外
13. first foreign language 第一外语
B
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A: Could you tell me something about your special skills ?
B: Of course, I ve learned both English and Chinese typing, and I take
shorthand very fast.
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A: What are your qualifications as a typist and for being a stenographer ?
B: I can type more than 70 words per minute and I take shorthand at 100
words per minute.
A: Do you have any special training in office skills?
B: Yes, I do. As I have said in my resume, I have received some special
training in typing and stenography. Besides, I m good at operating common office
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machines, such as a fax machine , Photostat , and microcomputer.
A: What certificates of technical qualification have you obtained?
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B: I have received an Export Sales Staff qualification certificate and an
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Office Expert qualification certificate in computer operating.
A: Well, do you have any licenses?
B: Yes, I have a driver s license.
Not e s :
1 . making network pages 制作网页
2 . certificates of technical qualifications 技术资格证书
3 . Network Engineer 网络工程师
4 . special skills 特殊技能
5 . stenographer 速记员
6 . fax machine 传真机
7 . Photostat 影印机
8 . Export Sales Staff 出口营销员
9 . Office Expert 办公专家
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me. So I follow the instructions strictly and always keep my boss informed.
Not e s :
1 . insurance 保险
2 . Would you tell me the essential qualities a secretary should maintain? 你
能告诉我作为一个秘书必须具备哪些重要素质吗?
3 . Well, to begin with. . . have a better memory than average. 首先, 我认为
她必须勤奋。其次, 她 必须 主动 做许 多事 情。再 就 是, 她 应会 速 记和 打 字,
并具有书写报告、提要以及做会议记录的 能力。其中, 最重 要的 是比常 人更
强的记 忆 力。 on one s own initiative 主 动 地, 率 先 地, 自 动 自 发 地; keep
minutes 做会议记录
4 . duplicator 复印机, 相当于 duplicating machine
5 . handle 操作, 使用
6 . responsibility 责任, 职责
7 . be responsible for 对……负责
8 . be engaged in 从事
9 . Frankly speaking, I ve gained. . . anxious to settle down now. 坦白地说,
通过更换工作我得到了丰富的工作经验, 而我现在非常想固定下来。
10. Above all, I have learned that. . . keep my boss informed. 我明 白对公
司有利的事对自己也有利, 所以我严格遵循指示, 并经常向我的主管汇报。
A
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A: Would you like to talk about your merits ?
B: I have been working as the production manager of Changsha Tianjian
Garment Factory for nearly two years, and I succeeded in raising yearly products
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by 30% at profit margins from 60 % to 80% .
A: Wonderful. You ve really made lots of contribution to your factory. And
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have you received any honors or awards?
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B: I got the title of“ Advanced Worker”in 2001 and 2002.
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A: If you enter this company, what section would you like to work in?
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B: If possible, I d like you to try me in the planning department .
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Not e s :
1 . merits 业绩, 功劳
2 . I have been working as. . . from 60% to 80% . 我任长 沙天 剑服装 厂生
产 部经理近两年来, 成功地将年产量提高了 30% , 把利润幅度由 60% 提高到
80% 。margin 余额, 利润
3 . And have you received any honors or awards? 你得到过什么荣誉和奖励
吗?
4 . I got the title of“ Advanced Worker”in 2001 and 2002. 我在 2001 年和
2002 年获得了“先进工作者”的称号。
5 . section 部门
6 . planning department 企划部
7 . respectively 分别地, 各自地
8 . “ Three Virtues”student“ 三好”学生
9 . “ The Top Ten Prominent Youths”“ 十大杰出青年”
1 02 实用英语会话
Situation Practice
Practice 1
Make up a conversation according to the following situations and play the roles
in class.
Suppose you want to find a job in a company as an accountant. You are
having an interview given by the personnel director of the company. He or she
wants to know your education background, you tell him or her what degree you ve
got and what your major is etc.
Practice 2
Make up a conversation according to the following situations and play the roles
in class.
Suppose you are applying for a job as a tourist guide advertised on internet.
The interviewer wants to know something about your working experience. You tell
him you have no experience in that field but you have a good command of both
English and Russian. And you have confidence to do the job well.
Practice 3
As the saying goes:“ Opportunities only belong to those who prepared for
them. ”So Preparation is the No. 1 issue in finding an ideal job. As far as you are
concerned, what do you think are the most important factor during job-hunting—
the education background, the ability, the skills, the work experience or the
achievements? Discuss the above question with your classmates.
Unit 4 About Specific Positions 关于所谋职位 10 3
Un it 4 Ab o u t Sp e c ific P o s it io n s
关于所谋职位
Not e s :
1 . I was admitted into Nankai University as an English major and specialized
in English secretarial studies in 1998. 1998 年我被南开大学录取, 主修英 语, 并
接受了专门的英语文秘训练。 be admitted into. . . 被…… 录取; major 专 业学
生; specialize in 专门研究, 专门从事
2 . professional 专业的
3 . Can you do English business correspondence? 你 能 否处 理 英 文 商 务 函
件?
4 . I appreciate that. I would expect. . . with personal business affairs. 我欣
赏这个想法。我希望我的秘书能够独立 工作, 并接办 我的一 些平 常事务, 例
如回日常书信、替我接电话、有时帮我处理私人业务等。
5 . filing ( 将文件等) 存档, 归档
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6 . Once in a while we have visitors from abroad and I would like to be able to
ask my secretary to take them shopping and sightseeing. 偶尔我们会有从国外来
的客人, 我希望能让我的秘书带他们去逛街和观光。once in a while 偶尔
7 . We work a five-day week and there is rarely any overtime. 我们每周工作
五天, 很少加班。
8 . I think it sounds like what I am looking for. 我想这似乎正是我要找的工
作。sound like. . . 听起来好像……, 似乎……
A: I see from your resume that you graduated from China Science &
Technology University with a major in computer science two years ago. What
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specialized courses did you take?
B: The specialized courses I completed include computer science, computer
techniques and application, systems design and analysis, systems operation and
management, fundamentals of programming, PASCAL programming, COBOL
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programming, and C + + programming.
A: Where are you working now?
B: I m working at Asus Computer Company.
A: What are your responsibilities at your present work unit?
B: I m responsible for collecting business information and programming for
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management .
A: What types of systems have you worked on?
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B: I have worked on about every system that is out there right now.
A: What kind of computer are you experienced in?
B: I m experienced in all types of PC.
A: What sort of software do you have a good command of?
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B: I m adept at Windows, Auto CAD, Photoshop7. 0, and 3 D-MAX.
B: Oh, I see. Well, what made you decide to get into computers?
A: Nothing in particular, I guess. I always liked mathematics and tinkering
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with machines.
B: OK. What about your experience? How long have you been working with
computers?
A: More than three years now. After my graduation from university where I
majored in computer technology, I began to specialize in computer programming.
B: That s fine. Where are you working now?
A: I m working at Acer Computer Company, which develops applied
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software .
B: Why did you decide to choose our firm?
A: Well, I m happy with the work at my present position. But to tell you the
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truth, I want to get better pay.
B: What starting salary would you expect here?
A: I d like to start at two thousand dollars a month.
B: No problem. When can you start to work if we hire you?
A: Tomorrow, I think.
B: That s good. Then see you tomorrow.
A: See you.
Not e s :
1 . What specialized courses did you take? 你主要学了哪些专业课程?
2 . The specialized. . . and C + + programming. 我完 成 的专 业 课程 包 括:
计算机科学、计算机技术与应 用、系统 设计 与分 析、系 统操 作与 管 理、程序
设计基本原理、PASCAL 程序 设 计语 言、COBOL 程 序设 计 语言、C + + 程序
设计语言。
3 . collecting business information and programming for management 收 集商
业信息和编制管理程序
4 . I have worked on about every system that is out there right now. 目前市场
上的系统我大概都使用过。
5 . be adept at 擅长, 精通
6 . Nothing in particular, I guess. I always liked mathematics and tinkering
with machines. 我想没什么特别的原因, 只是我一向喜欢数学和修理机械。
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A: To tell you the truth, I can co-operate with various people. People say I m
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a good-natured person. But of course, I especially enjoy working with people who
are responsible, friendly and helpful.
B: That s good. If we decided to hire you, we d pay you two thousand and
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five hundred Yuan a month at the start. You can have Saturdays and Sundays off.
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Besides , you may have a paid month holiday every year. What do you think about
it?
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A: As regards salary, I leave it to you to decide.
B: Well, we ll give you our decision in a couple of days. It s a pleasure to
talk to you, Mr. Liu.
A: Thank you, Mr. Zhang. I really appreciate your assistance.
Not e s :
1 . personnel division 人事部
2 . out of question 毫无问题, 不成问题
3 . But I hope I can work in a great company of high prestige like yours in
order to have more responsibility and improve my position. 但是我希望能在一家
像贵公司一样的极具声誉的大公司上班, 以承担更多的责任 和提升自 己的职
位。
4 . good-natured 脾气好的
5 . You can have Saturdays and Sundays off. 你星期六、星期天不上班。
6 . a paid month holiday 一个月的带薪假期
7 . As regards salary, I leave it to you to decide. 至于薪水, 还是留给贵公
司做决定吧。
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familiar with computerized accounting systems, I can find no application there.
That s the reason why I want to come here to face a new challenge.
A: What are your responsibilities at your present work unit?
B: My work involves various routine bookkeeping and basic accounting tasks
including journal entries, verifying data and reconciling discrepancies, preparing
detailed reports from raw data, and checking accounting documents for
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completeness, mathematical accuracy and consistency.
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A: Are you familiar with PRC Financial and Tax Regulations?
B: Sure.
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A: OK. Can you tell me something about this balance sheet now?
B: Of course. This balance sheet contains three major sections, that is,
assets, liabilities and owner s equity. So, you see, the total current liabilities of
your company are $2372000 , and owner s equity is $5400000 . That means that
the total assets, which is equal to the sum of the creditor s and the owner s
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equities, are 7772000 .
A: Just a moment. What is the creditor s equity?
B: The creditor s equity is the same as liabilities.
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A: How much are accrued salaries payable ?
B: They are $15000.
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A: Could you tell me something about cash control ?
B: Yes, of course. In accounting, cash means all items that are acceptable
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for deposit in a bank.
A: What are they?
B: Such as paper money, coins, checks, money orders, bank deposits and so
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on.
A: What should we do when dealing with cash?
B: As a rule, we should control the handling and recording of cash. Cash
should be handled separately from the recording of cash transactions so that errors
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can be readily disclosed and the possibility of irregularities is reduced.
A: How does it work, then?
B: That means all cash receipts are deposited intact in the bank, and all
major payments are made by check and an imprest fund is used for petty cash
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disbursements.
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A: So you mean that we can have a double record of cash transactions.
B: Yes. One record is made by the company s record-keeping procedures,
and another is furnished by the bank.
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A: Are you familiar with American accounting ?
B: I think so. When I was at college, I worked as an assistant accountant
with American General Electric China Inc. for two summers.
A: That s very good. You seem to have the right kind of experience. I ll let
you know the result of this interview next week.
B: Thank you. Good-Bye.
Not e s :
1 . medium-sized 中型的, 中等规模的
2 . Though I am familiar with computerized accounting systems, I can find no
application there. 虽然我熟悉电算会计系统, 但在那里我用不上。
3 . My work involves various routine. . . and consistency. 我的工作是履行各
种簿记与会计事项, 包括填写 日记 账、核实 数据、纠正 误差、根据 原始 数据
编制明细报表、核查会计文件的完整性、数字的精确性和一致性。
4 . Are you familiar with PRC Financial and Tax Regulations? 你熟悉中华人
民共和国财税制度吗?
5 . balance sheet 资 产 负 债 平 衡 表, 另 如: financial statement 财 务 报 表;
income statement 收益表。
6 . This balance sheet contains three major. . . the owner s equities, are
7772000. 这份资产 负债表包含三部 分: 即 资产、负 债和收益。因此, 你看贵
公司的当前流动负债总额为 2372000 美元, 所有 者权益 为 5400000 美元。资
产 等 于 债 权 人 权 益 加 上 所 有 者 权 益, 即 为 7772000 美 元。 asset 资 产;
liabilities 负债; owner s equity 所有者权益; current liabilities 流动负债, 包括应
付票据 ( notes payable ) 、应 付 账 款 ( accounts payable ) 、应 付 工 资 ( accrued
salaries payable) 。creditor s equities 债权人权益
7 . accrued salaries payable 应付工资; accrued 自然增值的, 增加的
8 . cash control 现金控制
9 . In accounting, cash means all items that are acceptable for deposit in a
bank. 在会计上, 现金指的是可被银行接受的所有项目。
10. Such as paper money, coins, checks, money orders, bank deposits and
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so on. 比如纸币、硬币、支票、汇票、和银行存款等。
11. As a rule, we should control the handling and recording of cash. Cash
should be handled separately from the recording of cash transactions so that errors
can be readily disclosed and the possibility of irregularities is reduced. 按 常 规,
我们应当控制现金处理和记录, 现金管理应与现金业务的 记录分开 进行。这
样, 差错就能马上查 出来, 也 减 少了 不法 行为 的 可能 性。handle 处 理; cash
transaction 现金交易; irregularity 不法行为
12. That means all cash receipts are deposited intact in the bank, and all
major payments are made by check and an imprest fund is used for petty cash
disbursements. 这就是说, 所有的现金收入要如数存入银行, 一切的主要支出
都使用支票, 并设 立 预付 资 金 来用 于 零星 的 现 金 支付。 cash receipt 现金 收
入; imprest 预付的, 预付款; petty cash 零用资金; disbursement 支付
13. a double record 双重记录
14. American accounting 美式会计
Not e s :
1 . Beijing College of Commerce 北京商学院
2 . The courses I ve completed are marketing. . . economics and psychology.
我修完的课程有: 市场营销、商业法、商务英语、统计学、营销原理、销售管
理、商品配销理论、经济学和心理学。
3 . I have an average of 90 points. 我各门成绩平均 90 分。
4 . Yours is one of the most effective and respectable companies in this area.
贵公司是本地区最有影响和最受人尊敬的公司之一。
5 . a developing company 一家正处于发展阶段的公司
6 . in answer to 为回答, 答复
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7 . We only picked out the ten best replies for interviews. And yours is just
among them. 我们只挑选了十位最优 秀的 申请 人来参 加面 谈, 你的 材料 是其
中之一。
8 . Ladies fashion. 女装部。
9 . In fact, I have good taste in dress. 事实上, 我对时装很有眼光。
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Our hotel doesn t accept personal cheques.
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B: How do you deal with a reservation mix-up?
A: If we are booked solid, I would first of all apologize to the clients for this
mistake. Then I ll ask them to rest on the chairs while I contact another hotel for
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them.
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B: What would you do if the guest s total bill exceeds the credit limit?
A: I would ask if the guest is willing to pay the difference by cash. If not, I ll
try to get permission from the office which set the limit to extend credit over that
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amount.
B: You seem to have done a good job. Why would you come here to apply for
the job?
A: Ours is a small hotel. There are not many foreign guests every year. As an
English major, I d like to take a more challenging job. That s the reason why I
want to come and work in your hotel.
B: How long have you been working there?
A: I ve been working there since 1999.
B: Could you tell me your expectation in salary?
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A: The average salary for department manager is OK.
B: Have you got any other extra requirements?
A: No.
B: We ll grant you a commencing salary of 3500 Yuan a month. Is that
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acceptable to you?
A: I think so.
B: How can we contact you about our final decision?
A: You can call me at this number during working hours.
B: We ll get in touch with you by next Monday. Thank you, Mr. Zhang for
your interest in our hotel.
A: Thank you, Mr. Wang. I hope to see you again.
B: I hope so.
Not e s :
1 . I have come at your invitation for an interview. 我应邀前来参加面试。
2 . compliment 称赞, 恭维
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Not e s :
1 . I came about your advertisement for receptionists in the newspaper last
week. 我是来应 聘 贵 公 司 上 周在 报 纸 上 登 载 广 告 所 招 聘 的 接 待 员 一 职 的。
came 表示这一动作虽然刚刚来到, 但已经结束。
2 . But as the old saying goes“ Where there is a will, there is a way. ”但正如
一句老话所说: “ 有志者, 事竟成。”
3 . I m desirous of leaving my present employer simply because I see no
chance of advancement. 我想离开现在的雇主, 仅仅是因为我看不到有 提升的
机会。
4 . We can t reach a final decision until we talk to all applicants being asked
to come here. 我们要在所有被邀请来的求职者都面谈 过之后, 才能做 出最后
的决定。
5 . When can I know whether I m accepted or not? 我什么 时候 才能得 知是
否被录用了呢?
6 . . . . if you are wanted. 如果你被录用的话, ……
Not e s :
1 . Do you think you are quite extroverted or introverted? 你认为自己性格很
外向呢, 还是内向?
2 . outgoing ( 性格) 外向的
3 . definite 明确的, 一定的
Unit 4 About Specific Positions 关于所谋职位 11 9
Situation Practice
Practice 1
Make up a conversation according to the following situations and play the roles
in class.
Student A is taking a job interview for the post as marketing manager. The
post requires the applicant to have a college diploma, at least 2 years experience
in advertising or marketing, knowledge of computer software and a good command
of both spoken and written English. Student B acts as the interviewer who is
satisfied with A s qualifications.
Practice 2
Make up a conversation according to the following situations and play the roles
in class.
Student A is applying for the job as a financial controller of a textile company.
The post requires the applicant to have several years of joint venture financial
experience, to be fluent in English, to be good at computer use and have good
knowledge of Chinese and Western accounting and management. Student B acts
the interviewer who promises to give A a reply two weeks later.
Practice 3
Pair-work: Here are four positions advertised for you to apply for. The
contacting number of your parterner s is 138. . . 3943. Please choose one of them to
make a telephone application dialogue. The positions are:
Sales representative Senior secretary
Computer Programmer Electronic engineer
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Practice 4
Role play: Suppose you are in a company, and your product is education
software called Crazy English. Now you are given 3 minutes to prepare for the
methods of how to selling your product to the market. You are expected to illustrate
your product, your price, your place and your promotion plannings and so on in
detail.
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Un it 5 T h e Ap p lic a n t s Co n c e r n s
求职者关心的问题
Genera lly speaking, an applica nt had better not ask for too ma ny conditions
from the employer during an interview or in a n application letter. But when both
sides have reached a n intention of employment, the applicant ca n put forward his or
her concerns a bout the salary, benefits, department, opportunities for a dvancement
a nd so on, which are related to his or her immediate interests. Of course, great
a ttention must be paid to manners. It is better to add a sentence like“ . . . ma y I
a sk? ” or“ . . . if you don t mind my a sking? ” to the applicant s questions, for
exa mple, “ Wha t s the sala ry, may I a sk? ” or“ How about the holida ys and
benefits, if you don t mind my asking?”etc.
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A: What figure do you have in mind?
B: I d rather leave that to you, Mrs. Li.
A: Would you consider a starting salary at RMB 3000 Yuan?
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B: For a post with good promotion prospects, I think it is reasonable. I can
accept it.
A: Fine. When would you start working?
B: How about next week?
A: OK. Then see you next week.
B: Thank you. Bye-bye.
Not e s :
1 . What is important to me is. . . make me a fair offer. 对我来说, 工作及同
事较为重要, 至于薪水, 留给您来决定, 我相信您会给我一份合理的薪水。
2 . Raises are given after three months probation period according to your
performance. 三个月的试用期后, 根据你的工作成绩加薪。
3 . Since this will be my first job and I don t have much experience, I hesitate
to suggest a salary. 由于这是我的第一份工作, 又缺乏 工作经验, 所以 不敢贸
然提出待遇要求。
4 . figure 数字
5 . For a post with good promotion prospects, I think it is reasonable. 对一个
有着良好提升前景的职位来说, 我觉得这工资很合理。
A: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like our company to
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take into consideration?
B: Nothing in particular, but how about the holidays and benefits, if you
don t mind my asking?
A: As for the holidays, you can have Saturdays and Sundays off. Besides you
may have a paid month holiday every year. About the benefits, you ll get bonus at
the end of each year, and you ll also receive life insurance and health
5
insurance.
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B: By the way, can you tell me a little bit about the pension scheme ?
A: Ok. As a long-term employee in our company, you can get the retirement
7
pension at the age of 6o. You and we will pre-deposit the pension tens of Yuan
per month.
B: That s good. Thank you.
Not e s :
1 . excluding the public holidays 不包括公共假日
2 . We ll supply you with an apartment of two bedrooms and a living room. 我
们将提供你一套两室一厅的公寓。
3 . Does it have a toilet and kitchen? 带卫生间和厨房吗?
4 . Do you have any particular conditions that you would like our company to
take into consideration? 你有某些特别的条件想要我们公司考虑的吗?
5 . As for the holidays. . . life insurance and health insurance. 就 节假 日而
言, 你可以周六和周日不工作, 此外, 你 可以 每年 休一个 月的 带薪假 期。关
于福利, 年底你会得到年终奖金, 并可享受人寿保险和健康保险。
6 . pension scheme 退休金制度
7 . pre-deposit 预存
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Not e s :
1 . What are the work hours, may I ask? 我可以问一下工作时间怎样吗?
2 . Is there overtime? 有加班吗?
Unit 5 The Applicant’s Concerns 求职者关心的问题 12 5
C
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A: How can we contact you about our decision?
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Not e s :
1 . . . . if you are wanted. 如果你被聘用, ……
2 . The pleasure is mine. 我也感到很荣幸。
3 . You d better do it by mail. 你最好写信给我。
4 . How can we contact you about our decision? 我们 决定 下 来之 后怎 么跟
你联系呢?
( Telephone)
A: Hello, ABC Company.
B: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Chen?
A: This is him speaking, who is calling?
B: Mr. Chen, my name is Wang Jia, I was interviewed by you last Friday.
1
A: Yes, I know. You are strongly impressed on my memory. Can I help
you?
2
B: I m just calling to follow up on the status of the secretary position.
3
A: We have narrowed it down to you and three other candidates.
B: Great, thank you very much. You know it is one of my dreams to work in
your company. I hope you will contact me when you need further information.
A: I will, thank you for calling.
Not e s :
1 . You are strongly impressed on my memory. 你在我记忆中留下了深刻的
印象。
2 . I m just calling to follow up on the status of the secretary position. 我只想
问一下我所参加的秘书招聘的情况。follow up 采取后续行动; status 情况
3 . We have narrowed it down to you and three other candidates. 我们已经初
步选定了你和其他三位候选人。narrow down to 缩小到, 限制于
4 . But the problem is my telephonist must have local knowledge as well. 但
问题是话务员还必 须有 关于当 地情 况的 知识。 telephonist = telephone operator
话务员; local 当地的
Situation Practice
Practice 1
In your opinion, which of the following answers is better to the interview
question: Why do you want to work for a foreign company? Explain your reasons.
Answer A:
1 ) Because I want to improve my English.
2 ) Because I want to meet foreign people and make friends with them.
Answer B:
1 ) Because I believe my past work experience can help your company.
2 ) Because I believe my English and Chinese ability can be of great help to a
foreign company.
Practice 2
Student A acts as an applicant and student B acts as the interviewer. The
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Un it 1 B u s in e s s R e c e p t io n
业务接待
Every secreta ry is in the front-line as far as public relations are concerned. They
a re often involved in receiving and entertaining visitors from other pa rts of the country
1
or even overseas. Careful preparations must be made a nd a checklist of the activities
2
required needs to be drawn up. It is a lso helpful if the secretary does a little discreet
background resea rch on the distinguished guests.
B
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A: Hello, Mr. Smith, how nice to see you again. How have you been?
B: Fine, and you?
A: Just fine, thanks. Our manager Mr. Wang asked me to say‘ hello’to
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you. He meant to come here to meet you in person. But some other business held
him back, so he asked me to come in his place.
B: That s all the same. I don t think you know Mr. Parker, my associate.
A: How do you do, Mr. Parker? My name is Wang Ying.
C: How do you do, Miss Wang?
A: Nice to meet you, Mr. Parker. Is this your first visit to China?
C: Yes, it s my very first. I always wanted to come but I never had the
chance.
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A: Good, I can show you around while you are here. I hope you enjoy your
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stay here.
C: Thank you. I m sure I will.
A: Well, you must be tired after your long flight. Our car is out in the
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parking lot.
B: Fine.
A: Let s go, please.
Not e s :
1 . checklist ( n. ) list of items to be marked as present or having been dealt
with 清单
2 . discreet ( a . ) careful or showing good judgment in what one says or does
言谈举止谨慎的, 言行审慎的
3 . Yuanda Textile Corporation 远大纺织品公司
4 . I m here to meet you. 我是来这儿接你的。
5 . I have the feeling that we have known each other for a long time. 我觉得
好像我们已经认识很久了。
6 . Do you have all your luggage here? 你的行李都在这儿吗?
7 . We have a car over there to take you to your hotel. 我们的车停在 那边,
送你们去宾馆。
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Not e s :
1 . accommodations 住宿
2 . trade fair 博览会, 交易会
3 . We re fully booked up. 我们旅馆已订满了。
4 . recommend 推荐, 介绍
5 . Our executive usually stays at your hotel and you may recognize the name.
我们总经理通常住在你们宾馆, 你可能还记得这个名字。
6 . Let me see what we have available. 让我看看有什么房间。
7 . Overlooking the park, if possible. 如果可能的话, 要朝花园的房间。
8 . Do all your rooms have telephone extensions? 房间里有电话吗?
9 . Can you make calls on outside lines? 可以打外线吗?
10. Would you like us to send you a confirmation of the reservation? 你希望
我们写信确认预订吗?
Unit 1 Business Reception 业务接待 13 5
A: Hello, Miss Chen. How nice to see you again. Come in, please.
B: How fresh you are looking! I think that you have had a refreshing
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sleep.
A: Yes. Thank you.
B: How do you find the room service and the food here?
A: The room service is quite satisfactory and the food is delicious.
B: I m glad you find the hotel service satisfactory.
A: It s very considerate of you, Miss Chen. Thank you for the trouble you ve
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taken.
B: No trouble at all. Well, by the way, Mr. Smith, I wonder if you are busy
tonight?
A: I m not sure, but let me check my calendar. Ah, no, I have nothing on
tonight.
B: Great! Mr. Wang has asked me to come over to invite you to a banquet
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held in your honor at the Shangri-la Hotel at 7: 00 this evening.
A: How nice of him. I ll be delighted to go. But what time would you like me
to come?
B: If you can be ready by 6: 30 o clock, I ll be at the hotel to pick you up.
A: That s good. It s most thoughtful of you to do this, Miss Chen.
B: That s all right. Well, then, I ll say good-bye.
A: Good-bye and see you tonight, Miss Chen.
A: Mr. Smith, please sit here. This is our traditional seat for the guest of
4
honor.
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B: Oh, I m much honored to be given so much attention.
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A: Would you like to use the chopsticks or the fork and knife?
B: When you are in China, do as the Chinese do. I ll take the chopsticks.
A: Well, what would you have for a drink?
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Not e s :
1 . How fresh you are looking! I think that you have had a refreshing sleep.
您看上去精神很好! 我想您一定是睡了一个解乏的好觉。
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us to?
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A: Well, we had the Summer Palace and Great Wall in mind.
C: Wonderful! I was told that the Summer Palace was the summer residence
10
of the E mpress Dowager. The Great Wall is the sign of the civilization of human
beings. I ve heard so much about them. How about them, Wilson?
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B: Sure, I m all for it now that you ve got me interested. But is there any
12
way of ensuring we ll have enough time for our talks?
A: Well, so long as we know what each other s requirements are and we don t
13
get bogged down on details, I m sure the talks will progress as planned.
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C: Well, for our part, we ll do our best to make everything go smoothly.
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A: Thank you. If all goes well, we ll be able to wind up our talks on Friday
this week.
B: I hope so. Anyway we ll do our best.
Not e s :
1 . I trust you ve had a good rest. 我想你们已经休息好了吧。
2 . I have come to make sure that your stay in Beijing is a pleasant one. 我特
地为你们安排使你们在北京的逗留愉快。
3 . You re going out of your way for us, I believe. 我相信这是对我们的特殊
照顾了。
4 . feel at home 随便
5 . By all means. 当然可以。
6 . No better time than now. 现在讨论最合适不过了。
7 . I think we can draw up a tentative plan now. 我认为现在可以先 草拟一
个临时方案。
8 . If he wants to make any changes, minor alterations can be made then. 如
果他有什么意见的话, 我们还可以对计划稍加修改。
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A: This is the workshop, Mr. Smith. All the TV sets are made here.
1
B: I see. Are all the workers in this workshop skilled workers?
2
A: Yes, most of them graduated from schools of electronic technology.
B: Well, the workshop is well-lighted and all the workers are dressed
3
adequately for their work.
A: Yes, our manager always pays much attention to the working conditions
and he is strict with the workers as well. And here is our new production line.
4
B: It s very advanced at present.
A: Thank you. I m afraid you ll have to wear an overall. It s a hygienic
5
requirement.
B: OK.
A: Could you stand back a little bit please? It s a security requirement not to
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touch the machine.
B: Oh, I m sorry.
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A: About 50. But we are running on three shifts. And every day, 1500
motor-cars are assembled.
B: Oh, it s highly efficient.
A: Yes, this assembly line was built recently. Almost every process is
16
computerized. What a worker does is usually to push buttons. Thus, the
17
efficiency is greatly raised, and the intensity of labor is decreased.
B: How do you control the quality of the products?
A: Well, all products have to go through five checks in the whole process.
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We believe that quality is the soul of an enterprise. Therefore, we always put
quality as the first consideration.
B: Yes, quality is even more important than quantity.
A: That s right.
B: I hope my visit does not cause you too much trouble.
A: No trouble at all. Shall we rest a while and have a cup of tea before going
around?
B: That s fine.
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world standard. All products have to pass strict inspection before they go out.
B: This visit gave me a good picture of your product areas.
A: I m pleased you found it helpful. What s your general impression, may I
ask?
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B: I m impressed by your approach to business. In addition, you have fine
facilities and efficient people. The product gives you an edge over your
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competitors, I guess.
A: Yes. No one can match us as far as quality is concerned.
B: Could you give me some brochures for your products? And the price if
possible.
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A: Certainly. Here are our sales catalog and literature.
B: Thank you. I think we may be able to work together in the future.
Not e s :
1 . Are all the workers in this workshop skilled workers? 这个车间的工人都
是技术工人吗?
2 . schools of electronic technology 电子技术学校
3 . dressed adequately for their work 穿 上 工 作服 工 作 adequately 适 当 的,
充分的
4 . advanced 先进的
5 . I m afraid you ll have to wear an overall. It s a hygienic requirement. 恐怕
你必须穿上工作服, 这是卫生的需要。
6 . It s a security requirement not to touch the machine. 不要接 触机器, 这
是出于安全的要求。
7 . look forward to. . . 期望; 盼望
8 . know. . . better 对…… 更了解
9 . Maybe we could start with the Design Department. 也许我们可以先参观
一下设计部。start with. . . 从…… 开始
10. production line 生产线
11. gross sale 总销售量
12. Could I have a look over the manufacturing process? 我能看一看生产工
艺吗?
13. assembly line 装配线
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14. These drawings on the wall are process sheets. They describe how each
process goes on to the next. 墙上的图表是工艺 流程 图。它们 说明 了每道 工艺
间的衔接情况。
15. But we are running on three shifts. 我们实行的工作制是三班倒。
16. Every process is computerized. 每一道工艺都是由计算机控制的。
17. intensity of labor 劳动强度
18. We believe that quality is the soul of an enterprise. 我们认为质量是一
个企业的灵魂。
19. It covers an area of. . . ( 占地) 面积为……
20. wear the helmets 戴防护帽
21. Is the production line fully automatic? 生产线是全自动的吗?
22. We set up a special lab and a department for inspection according to the
world standard. 我们建有专门实验室和质检部以保证达到世界标准。
23. I m impressed by your approach to business. 你们的经营方法给我留下
了很深的印象。
24. The product gives you an edge over your competitors, I guess. 我认为你
们的产品可以使你们胜过竞争对手。
25. Here are our sales catalog and literature. 这是 我们销 售产 品的目 录和
说明材料。
A: If there s anything special you want, don t hesitate to tell me, Mr. Fisher.
B: Thank you. I m free this afternoon. I was told there s an industrial
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exhibition here, so I d like to go and have a look.
A: Good, I can arrange that for you. There re various new industrial products
2
on display. The exhibition will give you some idea of the industries in this city.
3
B: That s wonderful! Could you be more specific about some of the industries
you ve mentioned?
A: Well, take the chemical industry for example. It has rich resources of
4
petroleum for chemical synthetic fibers and other products. Many of our products
have been exported in large quantities to many countries.
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Not e s :
1 . industrial exhibition 工业展览会
2 . The exhibition will give you some idea of the industries in this city. 参观
这个展览会使你对该城市的工业有所了解。
3 . Could you be more specific about. . . ? 你能更具体地谈谈……?
4 . synthetic fibers 合成纤维
5 . bustle with activity 到处是繁忙的景象
6 . We have a special street that s lined with shops and restaurants in
traditional Chinese style. 我们有一 条 专门 的街 道, 两 边 是具 有 中 国传 统 建筑
风格的商店和餐馆。
7 . delicacy 美味食品
8 . historic spots 历史古迹
9 . We ll do our best to make things smooth sailing. 我们会尽最大努力使一
切顺利。
10. come to a successful conclusion 顺利完成, 圆满成功
11. We ll see what other places we can go to after the talks. 会谈之 后我们
再看看还有其他什么地方可以去。
12. to extend an invitation to sb 邀请某人
13. to go on an excursion 进行短途旅游
14. historical sites and scenic spots 历史遗迹和风景区
15. places of interest 名胜古迹
16. guided tour 配导游的旅游
A: These are typical Chinese things: Chinese paintings, kites, face painting
9
of Beijing opera, patch work, embroideries. . .
B: Very good, I like them. They are fresh to me. They reflect the old
10
oriental culture and tradition, which is quite different from ours.
A: Yes, what you said is quite correct.
11
B: Are these wares made of jade?
12
A: Yes, but usually they are just for ornaments, not for daily use.
B: Chopsticks, so many kinds. And there is a pair made of silver. It s very
cheap. I ll buy some.
C: What can I do for you, sir?
B: Yes, I want to buy some silver chopsticks as souvenirs.
C: How many would you like to have?
B: Two pairs. They are neither for ornaments nor for daily use, they are just
souvenirs.
C: Actually, you can use them, I think, when you have Chinese dinners.
13
They function very well. You may look at the jade carvings. These jade carvings
14
with varying styles are lovely. Would you like the jade bull? You know, a bull is
a symbol of boom in business.
B: It s great. How much is it?
C: 500 yuan RMB.
B: I ll take it. And would you show me that jewelry box over there?
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C: It looks elegant and attractive, isn t it?
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B: How exquisite! Is it hand-made?
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C: Entirely hand-made with fine workmanship. This will surely make a very
wonderful present.
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B: OK, please wrap it up nicely.
Not e s :
1 . blouse 女衬衣
2 . We can find something there with the same quality as in department stores
at a much cheaper price. 我们可以买到 和商 场 里同 样质 量的 东西, 但是 价格
要便宜很多。
3 . embroidery 刺绣品
Unit 1 Business Reception 业务接待 15 1
Situation Practice
Practice 1
Student A acts as the secretary of Shanghai Arts and Crafts Import and Export
Corporation and student B a businessman from Australia. A is meeting B at the
airport. The conversation should include greetings, asking about flight, thanks for
meeting him at the airport.
Practice 2
Make conversations according to the following situations and play the roles in
class.
Student A acts as a secretary of the Orient Shopping Center, who comes to the
hotel to invite Mr. Black to a dinner party held at West Asia Restaurant at seven
o clock. Student B acts as Mr. Black from America who accepts the invitation with
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pleasure. Student C acts as the general manager of the Orient Shopping Center who
holds a dinner party in honor of Mr. Black. The conversation should include taking
seats, filling up the glasses, proposing a toast, recommending dishes, etc.
Practice 3
Make conversations according to the following situations and play the roles in
class.
1 . Mr. Anson, an important client of your company, is going to stay in China
for 4 days. You have drawn up a tentative time schedule. Now you are discussing
with Mr. Anson about the programme. Mr. Anson basically agrees with your plan.
2 . Student A acts as Mr. Owen from Britain who has come to China to have
negotiations with the China National Light Industrial Products Import and Export
Corporation on purchase of silk blouses. Student B acts as the sales manager of the
Chinese company who comes to see Mr. Owen with an agenda for the first round
negotiation. Mr. Owen wants to end the negotiations two days earlier, so some
issues have to be left to the next round negotiation.
Practice 4
Make conversations according to the following situations and play the roles in
class.
1 . Student A acts as the director of a Factory while student B acts as Mr.
Harrison who is visiting the Factory. A will show B around the factory, introducing
its history, its products, its equipment, its technology, and its prospect.
2 . Student A acts as the director of a Television Factory while student B acts
as Mr. Benson who is paying a visit to this factory. The conversation should
include a brief account of the factory, its workshops, types and sales of products,
working conditions and social welfare of the workers.
Unit 2 Daily Office Work 日常工作 15 3
Un it 2 Da ily Offic e Wo r k
日常工作
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As a n“ executive assistant”, a secretary should possess a mastery of office skills
such as pla cing all necessa ry telephone calls, receiving visitors, scheduling
a ppointments, a rranging meetings, handling incoming and outgoing ma il and
filing etc. This is only the typica l daily routine. Every office functions differently.
2
Hence a s a successful secretary, one must alwa ys be flexible a nd adapta ble to the
needs of his / her office and of his / her supervisor.
A
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A: Johnson Motorcars. Good morning. Liu Hua speaking.
B: Hello, I d like to speak to Mr. Johnson, please.
A: May I ask who is calling, please?
B: My name is Karl Teller of International Trade Corporation.
A: Mr. Teller, just a moment, please. ( To Mr. Johnson s extension) Mr.
Johnson, a Mr. Teller of International Trade Corporation is on the line. . . Yes, I
will, Mr. Johnson. ( To Mr. Teller) I m sorry to have kept you waiting, Mr.
Teller, Mr. Johnson is rather busy now and would like to know what you wish to
speak to him about, so he can call you back.
B: I want to talk to him about the possible sale of safety belts to Johnson s.
A: I see. Thank you very much, Mr. Teller. I ll tell him about it and he will
call you later. Does he have your telephone number?
B: My telephone number is 65448826. And I ll be here till noon. Good-bye.
A: Good-bye.
Not e s :
1 . executive assistant 主管( 领导) 的助手
2 . adaptable 能适应的, 适应性强的
Unit 2 Daily Office Work 日常工作 15 5
here.
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A: Thank you, Miss Yang. Please tell him I have brought the agreement this
time.
B: OK, just wait a minute, please. Would you like a cup of tea?
A: Yes, please. Thank you.
Not e s :
1 . Do you have an appointment? 你约好时间了吗?
2 . Please make yourself comfortable. 请随便坐坐。
3 . He is expecting you in his office. 他正在办公室等你。
4 . agreement 协议
5 . Let me see if he is available. 让我看看他是否有空?
6 . The elevator is over there. 电梯在那边。
7 . Would you please sign the visitor s book? 请在来客簿上签个名好吗?
A: Excuse me, I d like to make an appointment with Mr. Hanson. Can he fit
1
me in his schedule?
2
B: I think so. Oh, the whole morning is booked up, but he has time this
afternoon. Is that okay to you?
A: I m sorry I can t be there that time. Maybe another time would be better.
B: How about 10 on Tuesday?
A: I won t be back till 12 on Tuesday. Could I possibly make it in the
afternoon?
3
B: Well, let me see. . . Oh, yes, I think I can manage that. How about 2
o clock?
4
A: That would suit me better. Thank you.
B: You are welcome.
Not e s :
1 . Can he fit me in his schedule? 他 的日 程还 能 给我 安排 吗? fit in 表示
“ 安插, 安排进去”
2 . The whole morning is booked up. 整 个上 午都 安 排满 了。book up 表示
“ 预先都安排满了”, 也可以说 fully booked
3 . I think I can manage that. 我想那是可以的。manage 意为“ 设法做到”,
其 后常跟不定式结构。例: She managed to accomplish her work in time. 她设法
按时完成任务。
4 . That would suit me better. 那样对我更合适些。
5 . It s about the appointment with our manager. 是关于您 和我 们经理 的约
会。
6 . You see, something unexpected has come up. 你 瞧, 出 现 了 意外 的 事
Unit 2 Daily Office Work 日常工作 15 9
情。
7 . He has to attend a very urgent meeting. 他必须去参加一个紧急会议。
8 . cancel 取消
9 . put sth off 推迟, 延期
10. Why didn t you mention it in the first place? 你为什么不早说呢?
11. give sb a surprise 给某人一个惊喜
12. We have also invited some of the government officials to be present at the
dinner, so that you can find out something about the policies. 我们还邀请了一些
政府官员到场, 以便您可以了解一些政策信息。
13. regarding sales plan for the second half of the year 关于下半年的销售计
划
14. warehouse 仓库
15. show sb around 领某人参观
16. I m tied up. 我非常忙。
17. American Embassy 美国大使馆
B
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A: Could we have a quick word about the sales conference?
4
B: Yes, of course. The venue s booked.
A: Good. And I ve got some definite numbers now. There are 50
5
delegates.
6
B: OK. The conference room holds 70.
A: We also need to know what special equipment the speakers need. What
have we got, then?
7
B: There are simultaneous translation facilities and a video projector in the
conference room.
8
A: What about microphones and slide projectors?
B: If the speakers do need those things, we d probably have to borrow them
from the hotel. What time would you like to start?
9
A: Nine, I think. Then we can fit two sessions in before lunch. What are we
doing for lunch?
10
B: There s a bar for drinks and I thought we d have a buffet.
11
A: Don t they do sit-down meals?
B: Yes. Would you prefer a sit-down meal, then?
A: I think so.
B: OK. I ll arrange it.
Not e s :
1 . set up 布置
2 . memo pads 便笺簿
3 . Could we have a quick word about the sales conference? 我们可以快速谈
谈有关销售会议的事吗?
4 . The venue s booked. 会议场地已经订好了。
5 . delegate 代表
6 . The conference room holds 70 . 会议室可容纳 70 人。
7 . simultaneous translation facilities 同声传译设备 a video projector 视频放
映仪
8 . microphone 麦克风, 话筒 slide projector 幻灯放映机
9 . Then we can fit two sessions in before lunch. 这样我们可以在午饭前安
排两个专题会。
10. buffet 自助餐
11. sit-down meals 坐下来吃的一餐饭
12. I came to remind you that a meeting is scheduled for 9 o clock this
morning. 我是来提醒您, 今天上午 9 点有个会议。
13. And the general manager asked me to report the company s sales for last
year at the meeting. 总经理要我在会上对去年的销售情况做个报告。
14. That s my job. 这是我应该做的。
A: Hi, Mary, you have been a secretary for several years in the company.
1
Could you tell me what a secretary should do for a meeting or a conference?
B: Well, an important part of the duties of a secretary, I think, is to do well
2
the preparation work for the meeting.
A: Then what should a secretary do to prepare for a meeting? Can you tell me
3
a bit more about it?
4
B: First of all, the agenda should be prepared before the meeting. Then you
5
should ensure that those entitled to be present are properly informed.
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6
A: I see, and how about the documents or the information?
B: All the necessary documents and the information relevant to the meeting
7
should be available, preferably printed and distributed before the meeting.
A: And what should a secretary do during the meeting?
8
B: Of course she should take minutes.
A: And after the meeting?
B: After the meeting she should type the minutes up, and keep proper
records of the business transacted and the resolutions passed and also implement
9
many of the decision reached at the meeting.
A: Thank you very much. You are very helpful.
B: Not at all.
A: How long have you been working here now, Miss Wang?
B: I have been working here for three months, since May.
A: Good, there is going to be a meeting this afternoon. I have come to tell
10
you that you ll have to take some minutes for Mr. Black this afternoon.
B: Take some minutes?
A: Yes. To take minutes means to make notes at a meeting so that afterwards
11
you can write a record of what has happened.
B: Should I write down every word that everyone says?
A: No, you needn t. That s very difficult and hardly ever necessary. You just
12
make a note of the topics that are discussed and the result of the discussion. After
13
that you should type out the minutes from the notes.
B: So I go to the meeting, make notes, and then type out the minutes from
the notes.
A: That s right.
B: This meeting that I have to take minutes at this afternoon-is it a big
meeting?
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A: Oh yes, it s a very big meeting. All the branch managers will be there.
It s a formal meeting.
B: A formal meeting?
15
A: Yes, meetings are either formal or informal.
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Not e s :
1 . Could you tell me what a secretary should do for a meeting or a
conference? 你能告诉我在会议中秘书必须做些什么工作?
2 . An important part of the duties of a secretary, I think, is to do well the
preparation work for the meeting. 我认为一个秘书的重要职责 之一就是 做好会
议的准备工作。
3 . Can you tell me a bit more about it? 你能讲得稍微详细些吗? a bit: 一
点, 一些
4 . agenda 议程
5 . Then you should ensure that those entitled to be present are properly
informed. 然后你要保证出席这次会议的人员都要通知到。
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6. Memorandum 备忘录
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A: After you type this memo, sign my name and send it to Linda Chen.
B: Do you have her address?
A: Yes, it is in my address book.
8
B: Does it need to be overnight?
9
A: No, just send it by regular mail.
B: Okay.
D
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A: Please distribute this memo to the departments.
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B: Do you need any copies of it?
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Not e s :
1 . A memorandum is a communication within an organization. 备忘录是一个
单位内部的通讯。
2 . Should we use the layout we use for a letter when we write a memorandum?
写备忘录时该用与信同样的格式吗?
3 . a set form 固定格式
4 . We just fill in the printed forms and send it to the person or the offices
concerned in the company. 只要填入印好的表格, 然后把它送往公司内有关的
人员或部门。
5 . a sample copy 一份样本
6 . Let me know what you cannot read. 你如果有看不懂的地方告诉我。
7 . I ll get it to you in a few minutes. 我几分钟之内就可交给您。
8 . Does it need to be overnight? 您要隔夜送达的限时专递寄吗?
9 . by regular mail 用平信寄
10. Please distribute this memo to the departments. 请把这份备忘录分发到
各部。
11. Do you need any copies of it? 您需要一些备份吗?
A
1
A: When you finish typing that contract, fax it to this number.
2
B: Okay. Whose attention should it go to?
3
A: Send it to Mary s attention.
4
B: Do they need to sign it and fax it back?
A: Yes.
B: All right.
5
A: Make sure I get two copies of it after they fax it back.
B: I will.
Unit 2 Daily Office Work 日常工作 16 7
B
6
A: Did that fax come in from Japan yet?
B: No.
A: Are you sure the fax machine is working?
B: Yes, it works fine.
A: Is there paper in the machine?
B: Yes.
7
A: Maybe you should call them and see if they ve sent it yet.
B: I will.
Not e s :
1 . fax it to this number 把它传真到这个号码
2 . Whose attention should it go to? 收件人写谁呢?
3 . Send it to Mary s attention. 收件人写玛丽。
4 . Do they need to sign it and fax it back? 需要他们签字并传真回来吗?
5 . Make sure I get two copies of it after they fax it back. 他们传真过来之后
一定要给我两份。
6 . Did that fax come in from Japan yet? 从日本发的传真收到了吗?
7 . Maybe you should call them and see if they ve sent it yet. 也许你应该打
个电话看看他们是否已经发过来了。
8 . e-mail it to me 用电子邮件把它发给我
9 . That way you can just make your corrections on-line. 这样, 你只 要在网
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上修改就可以了。
10. e-mail address 电子邮件地址
11. It is available in your directory. 在你的目录里可以找到。
A
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A: A letter from Beijing has just arrived. Shall I get it for you, Mr. Brown?
B: Yes, please. I ve been waiting for it.
A: Well, here it is.
B: Thanks. Isn t there any other mail today?
2
A: Yes, there is a personal letter for the general manager. I ve given it to
him.
B: Right. I ll call you if I need anything else. By the way, please bring me
3
the NEC s files. There are some figures I have to check.
A: Yes, here is the NEC s files. Do you need anything else?
B: And I also need all the other data on NEC. Could you bring them to me?
A: I ll get them for you at once.
to know that you had a good time in Changsha. I ll attend a conference held in
New York next week. We will meet each other soon. Sincerely Yours, Jianwei
Li. ”
deposit for hotel bookings or pay for subscription abroad or mail orders, you d
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better use the I. M. O. The payment of L /C is reliable and safe, protecting the
seller as well as the buyer. B / L is an essential document in international trade and
21
shipment. It is important in law, finance and insurance. Another point is that a
22
B /L is a negotiable document. An importer can endorse the B / L and sell the
23
goods even before they arrive. Are you clear now?
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B: Sure. After your lecture, I have a clear idea of banking documents. May
I ask you another question?
A: Go ahead.
B: You have mentioned that there are four kinds of banking documents. How
about business documents? As far as I know, there are a total 11 of types, such as
stores requisition, purchase requisition, price list, quotation, order, advice note,
delivery note, goods received note, invoice, credit note and. . . what is the last
one?
A: And statement! I m glad that you know all the terms. But, it s not enough
that you just remember these terms. You have to know their usage as well.
B: Thank you for your suggestion, Mr. Hu.
Not e s :
1 . A letter from Beijing has just arrived. 有一封刚从北京来的信。
2 . personal letter 私人信件
3 . Please bring me the NEC s files. 请把 NEC 公司的档案给我。
4 . Maxton Electronics Maxton ( 迈可斯顿) 电器公司
5 . I wish to thank you for your excellent hospitality extended to me during my
stay in Changsha. 我在长沙停留期间受到您的热情款待, 对此我十分感激。
6 . receive a visit from you 接受您的访问
7 . key client 主要客户
8 . I ll dictate a letter to you. 我口授( 给你) 一封信。
9 . business documents 商 业 单 据 主 要 包 括 下 面 11 种: Stores Requisition
( 库存 调 拨 单 ) , Purchase Requisition ( 购 物 申 请 单 ) , Price List ( 价 目 表 ) ,
Quotation ( 报 价 单) , Order( 订 购 单 ) , Advice Note ( 供 货 通 知 单 ) , Delivery
Note( 交货单) , Goods Received Note( 收 货单) , Invoice ( 发票 明细 单) , Credit
Note( 信用单) , Statement( 财务报表)
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10. term 术语
11. give sb a headache 使某人感到头痛
12. It seemed that at that time the real circumstances were quite different
from what I had learned. 在那时好像所学的跟实际情况相差很远。
13. You can either deposit the I. M. O. to your account, or the bank will
cash it for you if you provide some identification. 你可以将国际汇票记入你的存
户账号上, 或 者 在 你 提 供 身 份 证 明 后 兑 换 现 金。 I. M. O. 即 International
Money Order 国际汇票, 是银行单据的一种。
14. stand for 代表
15. banking documents 银行单据, 银行 单 据有 许多 种类, 银行 可以 根据
自己的需要制订它们。本文出现的四种单据是在国际 贸易中最 普通, 最常用
的。除了 I. M. O. 之 外, 还 有 L /C ( Letters of Credit) 信 用 证, B / L ( Bill of
Lading) 提货单, 以及 Bill of Exchange( draft) 汇票。
16. In business, some processes must be fulfilled with the help of the bank.
商业流通的某些过程必须经由银行帮助完成。be fulfilled with 完成
17. Some documents must go to the bank and some are even issued by the
bank. 某些单据必须上交给银行, 某些则直接由银行制发。
18. on the spot 在现场, 当场
19. It is given to you personally and you post it in person. 它交由你本人寄
出。
20. If you want to deposit for hotel bookings or pay for subscription abroad or
mail orders, you d better use the I. M. O. 如果你想交旅馆订金及押金、支付国
外预定费或寄送订购单, 最好使用国际汇票。
21. It is important in law, finance and insurance. 它在法律、金融和保险中
十分重要。
22. negotiable document 可转让单据
23. An importer can endorse the B /L and sell the goods even before they
arrive. 进口商可以在提 货 单背 面 签 字, 在 货物 到 达之 前 就可 以 把 货 物卖 出
去。
24. I have a clear idea of banking documents. 我对 银行 单 据 有了 大 致了
解。
A
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A: Miss Chen, did you look up those files I requested?
B: I m sorry, Mr. Smith. I couldn t find any information on that trade
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company, even though I checked all the cross-references. I don t think it s there.
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A: I m almost certain that information was filed.
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B: Would you like me to check again under a different heading?
A: Yes, in fact I believe I asked you to put it in Mr. Steven s file.
B: Maybe that s why I couldn t find it. All the information on the Steven
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correspondence is filed under‘ S’.
A: Do you still remember how our filing system works?
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B: Yes, I do. All files are arranged alphabetically.
A: That s right.
B: And outgoing and incoming correspondence is kept in that file, reports
and business documents in this one. And customers information in this one.
A: Very good.
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B: By the way, I m going to clean out all the old files by tomorrow. Would
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you like to look through any of them before I throw them away?
A: Of course, but first of all, fetch me those Steven files right away.
B: Yes, Mr. Smith.
B
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A: Miss Zhou, do you know the filing system in our company?
B: Yes, I attended a training class last week before I started work in this
office.
A: What is the most important thing about filing, do you know?
B: The most important thing about filing I remember is to bring together in a
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single folder or file all papers relating to a particular subject.
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A: That means‘ one customer__ one file’.
B: And each file should be named clearly, either in block capitals or in jet-
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black typed capitals.
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A: That s right. And how should the filing materials be sorted into order?
B: There are four basic methods of classifying materials for filing:
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Not e s :
1 . Did you look up those files I requested? 我要的那 些档案资 料都找 到了
吗?
2 . cross-references 相互参照条目
3 . I m almost certain that information was filed. 我 几乎可 以肯 定那份 资料
已经存档。
4 . under a heading 以……为题, 在……题目下
5 . All the information on the Steven correspondence is filed under“ S”. 所有
斯蒂文往来信件的资料都归在“ SB”字母下。
6 . alphabetically 按字母顺序
7 . clean out 清理, 清除
8 . Would you like to look through any of them before I throw them away? 我
把它们处理掉之前, 你还要仔细地检查一遍吗?
9 . Do you know the filing system in our company? 你了解 我们 公司的 档案
管理系统吗?
10. The most important thing about filing I remember is to bring together in a
single folder or file all papers relating to a particular subject. 我记得档案管理最
重要的是要归存于单独的档案夹, 或者把与某一特定主题有 关的所有 文件存
档。relating to 与……有关的
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Situation Practice
Practice 1
Make conversations according to the following situations and play the roles in
class.
1 . Student A acts as the secretary of a company who makes a phone call to
Mr. / Ms. Harrison, a businessperson from Australia. Mr. / Ms. Harrison stays in
Jin Jiang Tower, Room 1012. When A calls, he /she is not in. A leaves a message
that she ll ring back an hour later. Student B acts as the operator and answers the
phone.
2 . Student A acts as Diana Bacon, a businesswoman who is making a phone
call to Mr. Joseph Miller, the sales manager of an American company. She wants
to inquire about the repair of the equipment bought from the American company.
But Mr. Joseph Miller is not in at the moment, student B asks if A ( Diana Bacon)
would like to leave a message, and take down the message. Then tell her that Mr.
Joseph Miller will call her back as soon as he gets in.
Practice 2
Your boss has been delayed by an appointment with a visitor. Your task is to
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receive the visitor and engage him in conversation until your boss arrives. Some of
you will be asked to play the part of the visitor.
The Visitor s role: The Secretary s role:
Introduce yourself Greet the visitor
Respond to what the secretary Explain the delay
says Start up a conversation
Ask some questions about the Answer any questions diplomatically
company s business without leaking the secret
Practice 3
Role play in pairs, student A asks Student B questions concerning the
information below:
A. When the meeting is going to begin
B. How many people are coming to the meeting
C. If there should be extra chairs
D. If direction signs to the venue should be arranged
E . If writing paper should be prepared for all the members
F. If there are enough pencils
G. If audiovisual equipment will be needed
H. If there are enough glasses
I. If there should be some ashtrays
Practice 4
Role play in pairs. One of you is a boss, the other is a secretary. The boss is
telling the secretary how to file according to the following cues.
A. Arrange all the files alphabetically
B. Name each file clearly in block capitals
C. Name each file clearly in jet-black typed capitals
D. Organize the files by numerical order
E . Organize the files by alpha—numerical order
F. Organize the files by geographical order
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Un it 3 Ma n a ge m e n t o f B u sin e s s
事务处理
In addition to daily office work, one of the primary functions of a secretary may
be to ma nage or dea l with various business matters by himself /herself rather than to
pass them onto his /her boss, for example, a rra nging business trips, dea ling with
emergency cases, controlling petty cash etc. How well he /she copes with these
problems is directly rela ted to the successful opera tion of the compa ny.
A: Can you tell me the arrangement for my business trip to Beijing, Miss
wang?
B: Of course. Next Monday, you ll leave for Beijing by plane at 4 o clock in
the afternoon, Mr. Liu will meet you at the airport and drive you to the Beijing
Hotel.
A: What s the arrangement for Tuesday?
B: On Tuesday morning, you ll have an interview with Mr. Chen, who is the
general manager of Beijing Electronic Company, at the hotel. And in the
afternoon, you will take part in a sales conference at the head office of our
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company.
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A: Mr. Black, I m calling you to tell you how your trip to Beijing is
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prepared.
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B: Great, please go ahead.
A: I ve sent a fax to Beijing, telling them that you will arrive at 10 a. m. , the
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day after tomorrow.
B: Good. Have you booked the flight to Beijing?
A: Yes. And I ve got your plane ticket.
B: Thank you, how about the hotel?
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A: I ve reserved a single room in the Beijing Hotel there. It s said to be the
best there.
B: Fine, and what about the car reservation?
A: The hotel has reserved it for you.
B: Oh, have you reserved a banquet there?
A: Not yet. I m still looking for an ideal place.
B: Have you found all the necessary documents?
A: Yes, I ve got all of them prepared.
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B: Excellent. But have you cancelled the meeting with Mr. White?
A: I ve left a message to his secretary.
Not e s :
1 . Mid-afternoon and return around the same time. 在下午半 晌的时 候, 返
回大约是在相同的时间。
2 . And in the afternoon, you will take part in a sales conference at the head
office of our company. 下午您将去我们公司总部参加一个销售会议。
3 . I m calling you to tell you how your trip to Beijing is prepared. 我打电话
告诉你, 你去北京的行程准备好了。
4 . go ahead 继续
5 . I ve sent a fax to Beijing, telling them that you will arrive at 10 a. m. , the
day after tomorrow. 我给北 京发了传 真, 告诉他们 你将在 后天上午 10 点 钟到
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达。
6 . I ve reserved a single room in the Beijing Hotel there. 我已在北京饭店订
了一个单人房间。
7 . But have you cancelled the meeting with Mr. White? 你取消和怀特先生
的约会了吗?
Not e s :
1 . I want to know if there is a flight to Guangzhou sometime around 10 a. m.
on the second of May? 请问 有没 有 五月 二 号 大 约上 午 10 点 钟 飞 往 广 州的 航
班?
2 . Single or return? 单程票还是往返票?
3 . First class or economy? 头等舱还是经济舱?
4 . Just a moment, I ll check the schedule. 请稍等, 我来查一下时刻表。
5 . I prefer a morning flight. 最好是早上的航班。prefer 本 身的意 思是“ 更
喜欢”, 相当于 like better 或 place before the other( s) . prefer A to B 意 思是
“ 与 B 相比, 更愿意选择 A”。例: He prefers classic music to popular music. 他
喜欢古典音乐, 不喜欢流行音乐。
6 . The only flight available is Eastern Airlines 216 , which leaves at 9: 45
a. m. 只有东方航空公司的 216 次航班, 上午 9: 45 起飞。
7 . Could you tell me what the economy class fare is? 您能告诉我 经济舱的
票价吗?
8 . Is it a direct flight? 是直达航班吗?
9 . Yes, it s a non-stop. 是的, 是直飞。
10. May I have your name and telephone number? 请 问您的 姓名和电 话号
码?
A: Miss Li, it s reported that the way people spend their vacation has
changed a great deal in the past 10 years.
B: Yes, 90% of people spent their vacation at home 10 years ago, but the
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A: Mr. White, here is your ticket for Yantai. It is a non-stop train for
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tourists.
B: Thank you. Let me have a look. . . so the train will arrive at Yantai station
at 8 : 00 tomorrow morning.
A: Yes, I ve arranged for someone to pick you up, and then he will get you to
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the hotel.
B: Fine.
A: I ve also made a reservation at a travel agency so that you can have a
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guide during the sightseeing.
B: Thank you for all the things that you ve done for me. I ll come back in two
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Not e s :
1 . It seems that people are becoming more and more mobile, and they want to
explore the entertainment in the outside world. 看上去人们越来越爱活动了, 他
们想去外面的世界寻找娱乐。
2 . But have you got any idea where you would like to go this summer, Mr.
White? 怀特先生你打算今年夏天去哪儿休假?
3 . Hangzhou is certainly a great attraction. 杭 州当然是一个风景 宜人的地
方。attraction 吸引力, 有吸引力的地方
4 . in all honesty 诚实地, 实在地
5 . The beaches are lovely and the weather is really pleasant. 海滩阳光明媚
风和日丽。
6 . I may get bored. 我可能会觉得乏味的。
7 . You can make a day tour to Penglai where the Eight immortals were said to
have stayed and launched the trip across the sea. 你可以到蓬莱游玩一天, 那里
是传说中八仙过海的地方。
8 . If you are lucky enough, you may be able to see a mirage from Penglai
Pavilion. 如果你运气好的话, 能从蓬莱阁上看到海市蜃楼。
9 . Sounds fantastic! 太神奇了!
10. It is a non-stop train for tourists. 是旅游直通车。
11. I ve arranged for someone to pick you up, and then he will get you to the
hotel. 我已经安排人去车站接你, 然后直接送你去饭店。
12. I ve also made a reservation at a travel agency so that you can have a
guide during the sightseeing. 我已经与旅行社联系好了, 在游 览期间有 导游陪
你。
13. pile up 堆积
14. Hope you can have two weeks of total relaxation. 希望你能在这两个星
期里得到彻底的休息。
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A: Will I clash with Mary if I go off at the beginning of July?
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B: You probably will. You d better give me two alternatives just in case.
A: Can you put me down for either the end of August or the beginning of
October?
B: OK.
Not e s :
1 . I m in a bit of a hurry. 我这会儿正忙。
2 . I would really appreciate it if we could talk for a few minutes now. It s
about the overtime you ve asked me to put in. 我很想现在 就和 你谈 谈, 只 要几
分钟。是关于您让我加班的事。
3 . I ll find another one to go on duty. 我另外找人值班。
4 . I ve been asked to draw up the holiday roster this year and, as far as
possible, I d like to please everybody. ( 上 司) 要 求 我 安 排出 今 年 的 休 假日 程
表, 并且要求尽可能让每一个人都满意。holiday roster 休假日程表
5 . Then, give me a couple of dates. 那么告诉我一下你的休假日期吧。
6 . I d like to spend my three-week holidays either in May or October so that I
can get a cheap holiday. 我想在五月或十月份度过这三周假期, 这样可以少花
钱。either. . . or. . . 或者……或者……; a cheap holiday 花钱不多的假期
7 . Someone has to keep the firm going and there must be always be someone
on duty who is capable of standing in for the person who is away. 公司需 要继续
运作, 就必须要有人顶替休假者的工作。
8 . I suppose it helps if we re all trained to do more than one job. 我 想如果
我们都学会做不止一项工作, 事情就好办多了。
9 . Will I clash with Mary if I go off at the beginning of July? 如果我七月初
离开, 会和玛丽发生冲突吗?
10. You d better give me two alternatives just in case. 你最好给我两个选择
时间的余地, 以防万一。in case 万一, 以防
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marked“ confidential”and it has a limited circulation.
B: Oh, Mary. Do go away. I ve got much worse troubles than a lost file.
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A: But it s serious. The file s got all the details of the new desk range. Mr.
Parker says if anyone copied our designs, it could put the work on the new desks
back at least a year! And we re supposed to be launching them at the International
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Office Equipment Exhibition.
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B: Mary, please, something much worse has just happened.
A: Why, what s the matter?
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B: I ve got the Security Officer coming up in a minute. It s just a matter of a
loss of $400 in cash.
A: Oh, no! When did that happen, and how?
B: Somebody came in this morning, bought four hundred dollars worth of
office furniture and paid in cash.
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A: How odd. Don t most people pay by check?
B: Yes, usually, well, there was no one in the Accounts Department, so I
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went to get the key of the safe. When I got back. . . the money had gone.
A: How terrible, John. Is it your responsibility? Will they expect you to
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replace the money?
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B: Well, I haven t got $40, let alone $400. . . Oh, here s the Security
Officer now. Good morning, Mr. Baker.
C: Good morning, Miss Mary. This is a very unfortunate affair. Now, John,
I ll have to ask you some questions about the money that s missing.
B: Oh, Mr. Baker, before you start, I m afraid I have to report the loss of an
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important file. It s a very serious matter.
Not e s :
1 . We ve got a bit of a crisis in Mr. Parker s office. 帕克先生的办公室人手
有点紧张。
2 . What s up? ( 口语) 怎么啦? 或出什么事了?
3 . due 预期的
4 . flu = influenza 流感
5 . Could you possibly spare a girl from your department? 你能从你们部抽调
一个女秘书过来吗? spare 意为“ 匀出, 分出”
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Not e s :
1 . suffer from 经受, 遭受( 痛苦)
2 . I m just allergic to the seafood. 我只是吃海产品过敏。
3 . I really don t want to put you to trouble. 我实在不愿给你添麻烦。put sb
to trouble 使某人陷入麻烦
4 . Mr. Hubert complains of difficult breathing. 赫平先生说他呼吸困难。
5 . I must have you X-rayed and check your heart. 我必须给你拍 X 光片并
检查心脏。
6 . trachea 气管
7 . intravenous drips 静脉注射, 打点滴
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B: Good afternoon. I need to remit 2000 dollars to New York.
A: Very well.
B: But what I have here is RMB. I want to change it into 2000 dollars and
then send it to New York.
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A: According to the exchange control regulations, Madam. I m afraid you
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have to get the approval from the Bank of China.
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B: Yes, I have got the license from the Bank of China. Here you are.
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A: That s right. May I ask the name of the remittee s bank?
B: Certainly. It s the American Construction Bank.
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A: All right. Please fill out this remittance slip and sign your name here.
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One more thing, please write the amount both in words and figures.
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B: How much do you charge for a cable remittance to New York?
A: The cable charge is 58 dollars, and we would also charge you on an extra
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service commission.
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B: How much does it cost if I remit the money by air mail?
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A: In the case of air mail, we charge you 22 dollars.
B: Thank you very much for your information. I d like to remit the money by
cable.
Not e s :
1 . Can I open a fixed deposit account in H. K. dollars? 我可以开一 个港币
定期存款账户吗?
2 . What s the interest rate for fixed deposit account in H. K. dollars? 港元定
期存款利率是多少?
3 . Here s the certificate of deposit. 这是存款单。
4 . I need to remit 2000 dollars to New York. 我要往纽约汇 2000 美元。
5 . the exchange control regulations 外汇管理条例; exchange rate 汇率
6 . I m afraid you have to get the approval from the Bank of China. 恐怕你得
先取得中国银行的同意。
7 . I have got the license from the Bank of China. 我已经得到了中国银行的
批准。license 许可证
8 . remittee 收款人, remitter 汇款人 后缀-ee 表示接受方, 如 employee 雇
员, trainee 受训者
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9 . Please fill out this remittance slip and sign your name here. 请填 写这张
汇款单, 并在这儿签名。
10. Please write the amount both in words and figures. 请用文 字和数 字两
种方式填写金额。
11. How much do you charge for a cable remittance to New York? 电汇到纽
约你们收多少费用? charge for 收费
12. We would also charge you on an extra service commission. 我们 还要收
取额外手续费。commission 手续费; 佣金
13. How much does it cost if I remit the money by air mail? 如果我 用航空
邮寄需要花多少钱?
14. in the case of 在……情况下
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voucher?
B: Of course, whenever cash is paid out, a voucher or receipt should be
obtained, which means that at all times the total of the cash plus the current
month s vouchers should equal the amount of the imprest. The vouchers should be
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numbered consecutively, and where there is a receipt you attach it.
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A: How can I record the daily petty cash transactions properly?
B: Well, the following procedure, I think, may be helpful to recording petty
cash dealings. Firstly, when cash is paid from the cashier to the petty cashier, you
enter the amount in the credit column and at the same time, enter the amount in
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the debit column; secondly, you credit petty cash amount; thirdly, at the end of
the period, debit ledger accounts with the total of the petty cash account columns;
the last one, when a trial balance is taken out, the petty cash balance must be
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debited.
A: That sounds a bit complicated. Anyhow, I m sure I ll get used to that
procedure. Well then, how do you know when to give and when to refuse a request
for petty cash?
B: Obviously, you must use your judgment. If Tommy, the office boy, came
and asked me for a fiver to buy coffee for the office, I d be a fool to give it to him.
On the other hand, you must trust people to a certain extent, and anyway, there
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are always the old petty cash pages to refer to as examples.
A: What happens if money is missing?
B: Then you re in trouble, my girl. If money is missing, you ll have to dip
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into your pocket to make good the balance, with a float as large as this, I advise
you to be a qualified treasurer for your money.
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A: Apart from being careful when handing out the cash, what else should I
do?
B: Well, you should check the money at the end of each day and balance the
books.
A: Anything else?
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B: Yes, so I never leave the money lying about unlocked. I always lock the
petty cash box, and carry the key around with me. At night I leave the box in the
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safe, and I also keep the duplicate key there.
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A: I shall have to be very careful when I balance the books!
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Not e s :
1 . I wonder whether you are getting bored dealing with such petty cash
transaction, say. 我想你对处理这样的零用现金交易不烦吗?
2 . As a secretary, he or she is expected to keep the office cash transaction
recorded in an efficient and accurate manner. 作为一 名秘书, 他或 她须按 要求
以高效、准确的方式对办公室的现金交易做好记录。
3 . So every item of expenditure must be proved by a petty cash voucher,
otherwise the auditor will want to know the reason. 因此每一笔开销都应 该有一
张零用现金发票, 否则审计员就要追究其原因。
4 . what are the chief purposes of keeping a petty cash account? 登记零用现
金账目的主要目的是什么?
5 . A petty account is used for recording small items of business expenditure.
零用现金账目是用来记录小额的业务费用开支的。
6 . imprest system 预付制
7 . Is it necessary for a secretary to keep a receipt while he or she holds a
voucher? 对于秘书来说, 当手里持有收据时, 还有没有必要保存凭据呢?
8 . The vouchers should be numbered consecutively, and where there is a
receipt you attach it. 凭据应该连续编号, 凡是凭据有收据的, 则要附上收据。
9 . How can I record the daily petty cash transactions properly? 我怎样 才能
合理地记录每天的小额现金支付账目呢?
10. When cash is paid from the cashier to the petty cashier, you enter the
amount in the credit column and at the same time, enter the amount in the debit
column. 当出纳员将现金支付给小额现 金出 纳员 时, 他就将 这笔 金额登 入贷
方, 与此同时, 也将此笔金额登入借方一栏。
11. At the end of the period, debit ledger accounts with the total of the petty
cash account columns; the last one, when a trial balance is taken out, the petty
cash balance must be debited. 在这段时 间结 束时, 将小 额现 金 账栏 目的 总额
记入分类账目的借方; 最后, 在 会计试 算表 被取 出时, 小额 现金 的节余 金额
必须被记入借方。
12. On the other hand, you must trust people to a certain extent, and
anyway, there are always the old petty cash pages to refer to as examples. 另一方
面, 在一定程度上, 必须信任别人; 并且, 无论如何, 总还是有旧的小额现金
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账页可作为实例而加以查询的。
13. If money is missing, you ll have to dip into your pocket to make good the
balance. 如果现金出现了短缺, 那 你得掏 自己 的腰包 来 补上 所缺 的差 额。to
dip into one s pocket / purse = to provide money 掏钱
14. apart from 除……之外
15. hand out 交给
16. I never leave the money lying about unlocked. 我 从不 将现 金乱放, 而
是把它锁起来。
17. in the safe 在保险柜里
18. I shall have to be very careful when I balance the books! 结算账时, 我
得十分细心。
B
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A: We d like to order some office equipment from your catalogue.
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B: Certainly. Could you give me the details, Mr. Johnson?
A: We need a large desk and a filing cabinet.
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B: Have you got the reference number please?
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A: Yes, the desk is model SR 39.
B: Model SR 39. What color would you like?
A: Black. We d like a four-drawer filing cabinet. . . in gray.
B: Anything else?
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A: No, that s all. When can you deliver? We need the furniture as soon as
possible.
B: How about tomorrow?
A: That s fine.
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B: And we ll send you an invoice.
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A: Yes, our prices are negotiable, but our quality is not
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B: What happens if I am not satisfied with my purchases?
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A: Your satisfaction is guaranteed, or we refund your money.
B: I see. But I have to discuss it with my boss before I make a decision.
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A: OK. I hope you will be in touch with me shortly.
Not e s :
1 . I d like to order 3 filing cabinets. 我想订购 3 个文件柜。
2 . Have you got any particular measurements in mind? 你想好一些具体的尺
寸了吗?
3 . I think we can meet your requirements. 我想我们可以满足您的要求。
4 . We have a kind of filing cabinet with two drawers. 我们有一种两抽屉的
文件柜。
5 . Light gray, pale blue or pink? ( 是要) 浅灰色、淡蓝色还是粉色?
6 . stationery 文具
7 . A4 envelopes, postage stamps, drawing pins, adhesive tapes, highlighter
pens, correcting fluid and paper clips. A4 的信封、邮票、图钉、粘胶带、荧光
笔、涂改液和文件夹。
8 . We d like to order some office equipment from your catalogue. 我们 想从
你的目录中订购一些办公设备。
9 . details 细节
10. reference number 参考号
11. The desk is model SR 39. 桌子是 SR 39 型号。
12. When can you deliver? 你什么时候可以送货?
13. And we ll send you an invoice. 我们会送给你发票。
14. Robert Lin referred me to you. 罗伯特・林让我来找你。
15. I m sure you will love what this new automated answering system can do
for your business. 我相信这一套最新自动答 录系 统会 给贵公 司的 业务带 来很
多好处。
16. Watch our computer demonstration, please. 请看看电脑演示。
17. You ll be convinced that our product is superior. 你 一定会 相信我 们的
产品比别家的好。
18. It seems to offer more options than the others. 看起 来你们 产品的 功能
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比别家的多。
19. trouble-free 零故障 / 无故障
20. Our prices are negotiable, but our quality is not. 我 们的 价格 可以 谈,
但我们产品的质量是没说的。
21. What happens if I am not satisfied with my purchases? 假如买了后不满
意怎么办?
22. Your satisfaction is guaranteed, or we refund your money. 我 们保 证用
户满意, 不然我们就退款。
23. I hope you will be in touch with me shortly. 我希望你们不久就和我们
联系。
A: Ladies and Gentlemen, first of all, I just want to thank you for coming
today. We have an exciting new product to tell you about. . . ( the voice for
introducing the product)
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C: Mr. Hart s doing a great job of giving the media plenty of information.
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A: Now that I ve told you all about our exciting new project, I ll open the
10
floor to answer any questions you might have.
C: Mr. Hart, what makes your new product stand out above the other
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products in its market?
A: I m glad you asked that. For one thing, our product was developed by the
nation s leading scientists and has been tested for more than two years.
C: Mr. Hart, I was told that one of your customers got a strange illness after
using your product. Is that true?
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A: Absolutely not. That is a vicious rumor and I will not answer that
question. It is not relevant.
C: Mr. Hart, I have some more questions for you.
A: Ms. Jones, I am afraid I can only answer one more question. Go ahead.
* * * *
A: Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, that s about all the time I have to answer
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questions right now. But again, I want to thank you all for your time and
interest.
C: Mr. Hart, can I ask one more question?
A: I really appreciate your interest. But I think time won t allow any more
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questions. Why don t you put it in writing? I will call you and answer it over the
phone. Thank you all very much.
Not e s :
1 . I need you to arrange a news conference for tomorrow at 2: 30 p. m. to
introduce our latest product.
请你在明天下午 2 点 30 分安排一个记者招 待会, 介绍我们 的最新 产品。
I need you to. . . = I want you to. . . 我要你去做……, need 有时暗示需 要帮忙
的 意思。例: I need you to mail this letter for me. 我要你帮我把这封信寄出去。
2 . I ll call my contacts at the papers, magazines, radio and TV stations and
inform them of the conference. 我会给报 纸、杂 志、电台 和电 视 台的 联络 人打
电话, 通知他们这个招待会的消息。
3 . But do not disclose the specifics of the project. 不要给 他们 透露项 目的
细节。
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Situation Practice
Practice 1
Make conversations according to the following situations and play the roles in
class.
Student A is going to book a ticket to London for Nov. 25, and student B acts
as a clerk working in the airline ticket booking office. The conversation should
include such information as which flight A wants, when the plane takes off, how
long it takes, whether it is a direct flight and how much the fare is.
Practice 2
Role play in pairs. Suppose one of you is a manager, the other is a secretary.
There is an urgent meeting for the manager to attend. The manager asks the
secretary to do the following things:
A. type the letter to Mr. Jackson
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B. transcribe the letter on the Dictaphone
C. photocopy some materials
D. calculate the figures on the list
E . post these letters
F. send these materials to the reproduction department
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Not e s :
1 . Dictaphone—machine that records speech, esp. dictated letters, and
plays it back so that a secretary can type it out ( 录下口授信函 等然后播 放以供
秘书打出的) 录音机, 口授录音机
Practice 3
Work with your partner. Supposed both of you are secretaries. One of you is
new in the company, the other has been working in the company for a long time.
The new secretary asks the following questions and the other secretary gives the
answer based on the following cues.
A. What are the main purposes of keeping a petty cash account?
B. What is the‘ imprest system’?
C. How many steps should be followed in recording petty cash dealing? What
are they?
D. How can an accountant or a secretary keep cash properly?
Pa rt Ⅳ
Co r p o ra te En glish
公 司 英 语
Unit 1 About a Company 公司情况 20 3
Un it 1 Ab o u t a Co m p a n y
公司情况
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machines and has annual sales of around $35 billion.
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A: Samsung has many overseas subsidiaries, hasn t it?
B: Yes, it has over 100 agencies and factories worldwide. Since 1989, five
branch offices have opened in China and one joint-venture was established in
9
Tianjin.
A: How is the business?
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B: We re doing very well, despite the recession. In fact, last year our
profits were up.
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A: In your view, what is your company s main strength?
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B: I guess it is the high quality products with competitive prices.
A: Please take a seat, Mr. James. Let me give you an outline of the company
and its operations. When we visit our head office in Huangpu tomorrow, we will
discuss the details. Does that sound OK?
B: That sounds fine.
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A: Good. Well, as you can see from this brochure, ABC Manufacturing was
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established in 1990 in Huangpu. We are a medium-size state-owned enterprise.
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We produce automobile parts. Our main products are suspension parts. Our
biggest customer is Tristar, which purchases around 55% of our total products.
Total sales last year were around ¥400 million.
B: I see. How many plants does ABC have?
A: As you can see from the map on Page 5 of the brochure, we have three
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plants, two in Foshan and one in Huangpu Economic and Development Zone.
Our head office is located in our main plant in Huangpu.
B: Mmm. . . how many employees work in the head office?
A: In the head office there are about 120 employees. The total number of
employees is around 2800. You can find the details on Page 16 of this brochure.
B: I see. OK, what percentage of ABC products is exported at present?
A: Last year ABC exported less than 5% of its total products, but we hope to
increase exports in the future. We are especially interested in exporting to the US,
with your help.
Unit 1 About a Company 公司情况 20 5
Not e s :
1 . It s located near the railway station on Wu Yi Road. 公 司位 于火车 站附
近的五一路上。be located in / at /near. . . 位于……位置
2 . deal in 经营
3 . with a view to 着眼于; 以……为目的; 考虑到
4 . the Export Department 出口部
5 . South Korea 南朝鲜, 韩国
6 . Seoul 首尔
7 . It produces almost everything from excavators to X-ray machines and has
annual sales of around $35 billion. 生产从挖掘机 到 X 光 机几 乎所 有的东 西,
年销售额 350 亿美元。
8 . subsidiary 分公司; 子公司
9 . Since 1989 , five branch offices have opened in China and one joint-
venture was established in Tianjin. 自 1989 年以来, 在 中国 已开设 了 5 个 办事
处并在天津建立了合资公司。
10. We re doing very well, despite the recession. 尽管商业不景气, 但我们
经营得也很好。
11. What is your company s main strength? 贵公司的主要优势是什么?
12. competitive prices 有竞争力的价格
13. ABC Manufacturing ABC 制造公司
14. We are a medium-size state-owned enterprise. 我们公 司是 中型国 有企
业。
15. suspension parts 悬挂( 装置) 零件
16. Foshan 佛山
17. Huangpu Economic and Development Zone 黄埔经济开发区
think. And that s a result of the Japanese having many different lines of
1
business.
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A: Yes, I see. But if it s a very large conglomerate in the United States,
there should be many divisions.
B: Right, but the majority of American companies would not have so many
divisions. That might be a superficial difference. Actually within each division the
Japanese organization is quite similar to that of the United States.
A: What do you mean by“ similar”?
B: It s about the department and section separations. That is, each
department within the division is headed by a department manager, and sub-
3
separations within the department are usually called sections.
A: Then what is the section head called?
B: Sometimes they just use section head, but usually they prefer section
manager. But like many other companies in the United States or many other
4
countries, the allocation of responsibility follows along the same lines. Basically,
it s from the section manager to the department manager and then to the division
5
manager.
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A: So it s the general manager at the top supervising everything?
B: You can say that, but most of the division managers in Japanese
companies are regarded as part of the top management team, or the management
7
committee.
A: That may be another difference between companies in the two countries.
B: Yes, I think so.
B
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A: First of all, on behalf of the personnel team, I d like to welcome you to
Haier.
B: Thank you very much.
A: In this meeting I m going to explain the structure of the department. If you
9
have any questions, please feel free to interrupt as we go along.
B: Right. Fine.
A: As you know, I head the department. I act as spokesperson for the
department in all our senior management discussions, as well as in policy-making
Unit 1 About a Company 公司情况 20 7
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meetings. I m also responsible for coordinating the work of the personnel team.
So, in brief, representing the Personnel Department and coordinating its activities
11
are my two functions.
B: Is there any manager reporting to you?
A: Yes, four managers. Firstly, there s our Recruitment and Selection
Manager, who is responsible for maintaining contact within the company in order to
look for manpower according to our needs. Next we have the Compensation and
Benefits Manager. He handles the company s employee benefits program, primarily
12
health insurance and pension plans. Then we have the Training and Development
13
Manager, who s in charge of skill training and management development.
Training and development are both very important here at Haier. Part of our policy
here has been to offer opportunities for personal development. And finally, there s
our Employee Relations Manager. He deals with the relationship between
management and employees and advises us on all aspects of union-management
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relations. Is that clear?
B: Yes, that s all very clear. Oh, just one question I wanted to ask: you
mentioned union-management relations.
A: Yes.
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B: Which unions are active here?
A: Good question. I ll come back to that after we ve looked at this. . .
Not e s :
1 . And that s a result of the Japanese having many different lines of business.
那是日本众多不同经营行业的结果。
2 . conglomerate 联合大企业
3 . Each department within the division is headed by a department manager,
and sub-separations within the department are usually called sections. 分公司的每
一个部门由一位部门经理领导, 部门的下属单位叫做科室。
4 . The allocation of responsibility follows along the same lines. 责 任的分配
遵循着同样的顺序。
5 . Basically, it s from the section manager to the department manager and
then to the division manager. 基本 上, ( 责 任的 分 配) 是 从科 室 经 理到 部 门经
理, 然后到分公司经理 。
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Not e s :
1 . Your way of recruitment of employees here is quite different from ours in
Japan. 你们招收员工的方式与我们日本有很大不同.
2 . The biggest difference is the matter of lifetime employment for all of our
regular employees in Japan. We assure that a new employee will stay with the
company for his entire career. 最大的不同 是日本 对所 有的 正式 员工 实行 终生
聘用制。我们担保新员工在公司度过他的全部工作生涯。
3 . You don t lay workers off even in slack times? 在萧条时期, 你们不裁减
员工吗? lay off( 暂时) 解雇; 停止工作
4 . We recruit temporary employees from time to time. 我们不时地招收临时
工。
5 . We have an interview procedure and they will also pass a strict test. 我们
有一个面试程序, 并且他们还要通过严格的考试。
6 . It s said that there s much paternalism in the employee relationships in
Japanese companies, is that right? 据说 在 日本 公 司的 员 工关 系 中 存在 着 家长
制, 是这样吗?
7 . We hope that the employees see the company as a kind of family and
working in the company as a part of their life. 我们希望员工把公 司当成 家, 把
工作看成自己生活的一部分。see. . . as. . . 把……看作是……
8 . What about promotion or transfers? You use the seniority system, don t
you? 关于升迁和调任呢? 你们是根据资历来的吗?
9 . be consistent with the seniority system 与论资排辈的体制是一致的
10. Promotion, wage raises and so on should be mainly based on the
performance and merit of the employees. 升 职、增加工资 等应主 要根据职 员的
工作表现和成绩。
11. play a part 有关系; 有影响
12. take sth. into consideration 把……考虑进去
A: Miss Wang, you are the Human Resources Manager of our company. Let s
1
make a decision about the appointment of a new marketing manager. So, where do
2
we stand on this appointment?
3
B: If we go for the obvious choice—that s Mary Smith—we ll be making a
safe decision. If we go for the other strong candidate—that s George Maxwell—
4
there would be a risk, but perhaps more of an opportunity.
A: I know what you mean. We should look at it from the corporate point of
5
view. I understand what you are saying about George Maxwell—he s a maverick
6
and sometimes organizations need people like him.
B: Yes, you are right.
Not e s :
1 . Let s make a decision about the appointment of a new marketing manager.
让我们决定任命一位新的营销经理。
2 . Where do we stand on this appointment? 关于这项任命, 我们的 意见如
何呢? where sb. stands 表示某人对某事的 意见或看 法 例: We want to know
where you stand on our pay raise. 我们想知道你对给我们加工资是什么看法。
3 . go for 选择
4 . There would be a risk, but perhaps more of an opportunity. 这 样会有一
定的风险, 但同时也许更是一个机遇。
5 . We should look at it from the corporate point of view. 我们应该从公司的
角度看这个问题。
6 . He s a maverick and sometimes organizations need people like him. 他是
一个自行其是的人, 有时公司需要他这样的人。
7 . Do you think we need a flexible strategy to meet the changing market
conditions? 你认为我们需要有灵活的策略来应付市场变化的形势吗?
8 . Our main objective must be to gain market share. 我们 的主 要目的 应该
是占有市场份额。
9 . margin 利润幅度
10. unit costs 单位成本
11. That s really a long-term prospect. 这属于长远的规划。
12. I think our company strategy is concerned with at least two things, first,
the market, and second, manufacturing. 我认为我们公司的 策略至 少涉及 两个
方面的问题: 一是市场, 二是生产。
13. If we can upgrade the product, we ll get better prices and therefore higher
profits. 如果能够更新产品, 我们就会获得价格优势, 从而提高利润。
Unit 1 About a Company 公司情况 21 3
A: Concerning financial affairs, all the companies are the same, in the east
and the west.
B: What do you mean by“ the same”?
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A: I mean the financial officers. They play very important roles in all aspects
2
of management function.
B: That s true. It s because the corporate planning and the establishing of
3
specific budgetary policies and controls can t do without them.
A: Yeah, the financial officers generally have four major responsibilities. All
of them must be carried out on the basis of careful financial analysis.
B: You mean. . . ?
A: I mean the functions of policy planning and implementation. To put it
more specifically, the four responsibilities are organizing, coordinating, executing
4
and measuring. They re integrated into the broad classification of financial
5
management.
B: Are they usually handled by the same department?
A: It depends on the size of the company. In most companies all the four
6
functions fall on the responsibility of the chief financial officer.
B: I think the situation is similar in our company. Financial officers are
responsible for planning and carrying out the financial policies of the company.
B
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A: What s financial accounting, Tom? I came across this term in David s
report.
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B: You re still new in this field. So there s a lot for you to learn.
A: Yes. I think so.
B: Financial accounting is about recording the day-to-day income and
expenditures of the company: sales and purchases, wages and salaries, petty cash
and expenses. It also deals with national insurance, credit control and so on.
A: The term credit control is not familiar to me.
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B: It s a system for making sure that customers won t have too much credit.
A: How?
10
B: We usually supply customers on a net monthly account basis. That is,
they pay each month for the goods supplied the previous month. When they open a
11
new account, we take up reference and set a credit limit.
A: So the credit control system ensures that the monthly limit isn t
12
exceeded?
B: That s it.
13
A: What shall we do if a customer doesn t pay up on the due date?
B: We send him a statement showing the amount that is overdue. If he
14
doesn t pay, we send him a reminder with a red sticker on it. After that, we have
a series of letters.
A: What s in the letters?
B: We might write“ You appear to have overlooked this item. . . ”, “ We
should appreciate early settlement. . . ” or even“ Unless your check is received
within a week we shall have no alternative. . . ”and so on.
A: Then any customer will pay with the letters I think.
B: Yes, but sometimes there s still someone that doesn t.
A: What shall we do then?
B: If it s a small amount we write it off as bad debt. For larger sums we take
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legal steps to recover the money. It s your department to look after that.
A: Thank you. I am now beginning to understand it.
B: With this term we have management accounting. It s easy to confuse
them. But actually they re two different concepts. Management accounting is
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concerned with supplying information to management. It s to help plan the
company s objectives and control the budgets, measure the profitability of
products, and several other things.
Unit 1 About a Company 公司情况 21 5
A: With your explanation of these terms I won t feel confused any longer when
people talk about them.
Not e s :
1 . financial officers 财务主管
2 . They play very important roles in all aspects of management function. 他
们在管理的各个方面起着重要的作用。
3 . It s because the corporate planning and the establishing of specific
budgetary policies and controls can t do without them. 这是因为制定公司计划和
做具体预算时没有他们是不行的。
4 . To put it more specifically, the four responsibilities are organizing,
coordinating, executing and measuring. 具 体 地 说, 这 四 项 职 责 就 是 组 织、协
调、执行和衡量。
5 . They re integrated into the broad classification of financial management. 那
些都被归入财务管理的大类中去了。
6 . In most companies all the four functions fall on the responsibility of the
chief financial officer. 在大多数公司里, 这四项职能全落在财务主管身上。
7 . financial accounting 财务会计
8 . come across ( 偶尔) 遇到
9 . It s a system for making sure that customers won t have too much credit. 这
是一个保证我们不让客户过多赊账的制度。
10. on a net monthly account basis 在每月账上净额结算的基础上
11. When they open a new account, we take up reference and set a credit
limit. 在客户开立新账户时, 我们要进行咨询, 并且规定信贷限额。
12. So the credit control system ensures that the monthly limit isn t exceeded?
这样信贷控制制度保证每个月的限额不致突破?
13. pay up on the due date 到期支付
14. We send him a reminder with a red sticker on it. 我们寄给他一封贴有
红纸条的催款单。
15. If it s a small amount we write it off as bad debt. For larger sums we take
legal steps to recover the money. 如 果 数额 较 小, 我 们 就 作 为 坏账 将 其 注 销。
如果款项比较大, 我们采取法律手段追回货款。
16. Management accounting is concerned with supplying information to
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management. 管理会计涉及到向管理层提供信息。
A: How I envy you, Tim. Your company has very generous fringe benefit
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policies.
B: That s true. But many companies have that, not only ours.
A: We don t. What specific policies do you have?
B: We have health insurance, accident insurance, endowment insurance,
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transportation allowances, lunch allowances and subsidized housing.
A: By subsidized housing, do you mean that the company will assist the
employees in purchasing a house?
B: Yes. But in our company housing allowances take the form of dormitory
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facilities for single employees and apartment facilities for married employees.
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Rental fees for such housing are much below the market prices.
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A: But the main fringe benefit is the bonus, isn t it?
B: You can see it that way, but nowadays many people consider it as a form
of salary. Of course, bonus has to depend on the company s performance, but
some companies have made bonuses rather rigid in amounts and terms. So many
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people say that bonus is a salary extension.
A: What about the bonus in your company?
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B: We always get a quite handsome bonus every month.
A: It all sounds so attractive. I ll move to your company.
Not e s :
1 . How I envy you, Tim. Your company has very generous fringe benefit
policies. 我真妒忌你们, 你们公司有慷慨的附加福利政策。
2 . We have health insurance, accident insurance, endowment insurance,
transportation allowances, lunch allowances and subsidized housing. 我们有 健康
保险、事故保险、人寿定期保险、交通补贴、午餐补贴和住房补贴。
3 . But in our company housing allowances take the form of dormitory facilities
for single employees and apartment facilities for married employees. 但我们 公司
的住房补贴采用为单身职工提供宿舍以及为已婚职工提供公寓的形式。
4 . rental fees 租金
5 . But the main fringe benefit is the bonus, isn t it? 主要附加福利是奖金,
对吗?
6 . You can see it that way, but nowadays many people consider it as a form
of salary. Of course, bonus has to depend on the company s performance, but
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some companies have made bonuses rather rigid in amounts and terms. So many
people say that bonus is a salary extension. 你可以这样看, 但 现在 许多人 把奖
金看成工资的一种形式。当然, 奖金必须取 决于公司 的经营 状况, 但是 一些
公司已经把奖金的数量和条件变成固定的了, 因此很多人认 为奖金是 增加了
的工资。
7 . We always get a quite handsome bonus every month. 每个月我们都领一
大笔奖金。
8 . I ve got the equivalent of six months salary. 我领了相当于 6 个月工资的
奖金。
9 . You d also be amazed at how little is left after the credit companies have
deducted their share from my account. You re lucky that you re still able to make
your payments. I missed a credit payment last month. Now my bank account s
overdrawn, and the company is threatening to take back my purchase. 信贷 公司
从我的户头上划去他们的 份额 之后, 我 所得 之少 就 更令 你吃 惊。你 很幸 运,
仍然能够赊账。上个月我欠了一笔赊账, 现 在我的银 行户头 已经 透支, 公司
威胁我说要收回我买的东西。
10. on earth 究竟
11. a stereo component system 组合音响
12. English video cassettes 英文录像带
13. I know why you ve been in the red. 我知道你为什么会透支 了。in the
red 透支
14. And my English is in desperate need of brushing up. 我的英语急需好好
复习一下。
on the market, very easy to install, requiring much less training than our
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competitors packages and representing better value for the money. So all in all
we ve got an excellent product.
B: I think our advantage is not our products but our people.
A: You mean. . .
B: I mean the after-sale side.
A: Quite right. Our after-sale team is faster, more qualified and more
6
efficient.
B: How do you analyze our weakness?
A: I think our problem is that we have a strong product but we haven t
7
achieved the sort of market penetration we should have.
B: That s because our marketing is not as effective as our competitors. We ve
8
relied too much on product quality, not enough on promotion.
A: I agree. So from now on we have to put considerably more effort into our
advertising and direct mail campaigns. And we actually have the opportunity to
9
dominate the small business user market but we are clearly not taking it. We
could achieve significantly higher sales-fifty to sixty percent.
B: We should take effective measures to dominate the market. We must be
10
aware of the threat we face. Look at Collin. They ve got a much more impressive
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dealer network and their promotion is a lot more sophisticated than ours. We ve
got a better range of products but we should be capitalizing on this.
A: So, we ve still got a tough job to do.
A: In this area Norton Company is our main competitor. They entered the
market in 1986, ten years later than us. And they ve been developing rapidly and
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now are the biggest in terms of market share.
B: We must admit they ve been doing well in product development. But they
have their weakness at the moment. They have the lowest profitability.
A: Yes, in terms of this we still have an advantage. But look at our second
competitor, TPC. They entered the market almost at the same time as us. They
have a lower market share than us and their products are sold at slightly higher
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prices. But their annual return shows greater profitability. They re in a strong
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position to overtake us soon.
B: I think it s the same case with Hill. They have a much smaller market
share, but their products have been selling at the market at much higher prices. So
they achieve the best profitability of the several companies with much lower
turnover. We must realize where we are. Our products are not highly priced but
less attractive than others. We re also getting problems with reliability.
A: I agree. Our market share is higher. This is important but profitability is
equally important. We must become more competitive if we want to hold on to our
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market share and increase profitability.
B: We should get the management and the working staff to realize our
16
situation and call on everyone for effort.
Not e s :
1 . So we must know how things stand with us. 因此, 我们必须认清自己的
处境。
2 . We d better look at the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
we have. 我们最好考虑一下自己的优势、劣势、机遇面临的威胁。
3 . range of products 产品的系列
4 . accounts software packages 财会软件包
5 . all in all 总的说来
6 . Our after-sale team is faster, more qualified and more efficient. 我们的售
后服务队伍更称职、效率更高。
7 . We haven t achieved the sort of market penetration we should have. 我们
没有达到我们应有的市场占有率。
8 . We ve relied too much on product quality, not enough on promotion. 我们
过于依赖产品质量, 促销手段不行。
9 . And we actually have the opportunity to dominate the small business user
market but we are clearly not taking it. 实 际上 我 们有 机 会占 领 小 商业 用 户市
场, 但很明显, 我们没有占领住。
10. We must be aware of the threat we face. 我们必须意识到面临的威胁。
11. They ve got a much more impressive dealer network and their promotion is
a lot more sophisticated than ours. 他们有更加有效的经销商网络, 而且他们的
促销手段也比我们成熟得多。
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12. But they ve been developing rapidly and now are the biggest in terms of
market share. And their annual return shows greater profitability. 他们发展迅速, 就
市场份额而言, 他们是最大的一家。而且他们的年统计也显示出较高的利润。
14. They re in a strong position to overtake us soon. 他们处于超过我们的有
利形势。
15. hold on to our market share 保持住我们的市场份额
16. call on everyone for effort 号召大家努力
A: What do you think might happen in the business world in the next 30
years?
B: Um. . . there ll be no more telexes, business will only use fax and e-mail.
A: Mm. . . office cleaning and some typing work will be done by robots.
B: Well, there will be much more unemployment.
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A: I think people will have to retrain for new skills every five years.
B: Well, I think robots will replace workers.
A: I agree, especially production and clerical workers.
B: There 11 be less need for transport, as people will work mainly at home.
A: Most consumer advertising will be delivered directly to the home.
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B: Well, business travel will be replaced by live video meetings, there won t
be any need to go to visit the client any more.
Not e s :
1 . Spring Sales Campaign 春季销售活动
2 . trough 槽, 低谷; 此处指曲线图上的最低点
3 . Shell and Mobil 壳牌石油公司和美孚石油公司
4 . launched a rival product 向市场投放竞争产品
5 . I think people will have to retrain for new skills every five years. 我认为
人们每五年就要进行再教育以获得新的技能。
6 . Business travel will be replaced by live video meetings. 实况电视会议将
取代商务旅行。
9. Insurance 保险
A: I ll only work in this company for two years and I don t think I need health
insurance.
B: If I were you I would purchase insurance, just to guard against sudden
economic emergencies due to sickness or injury. The medical system in the United
States is quite different from that in your country. The cost of medical care here is
Unit 1 About a Company 公司情况 22 3
very high.
A: I m young and strong and I won t get sick. Don t you think it s a waste of
money?
B: It s quite possible that the money for insurance is down the drain, but if
you have a medical problem, I can assure you, insurance can save you from going
1
bankrupt.
A: They say that the companies have a health insurance plan for their
employees and it costs $ 200 a year and I can purchase health insurance
elsewhere as long as I m insured. What s your advice?
B: You d better have a close look at the health policies before you make the
2
final decision.
A: Anything special I should pay attention to?
B: Especially the benefits, terms and limitations. Does it cover dental
3
services, for example?
A: It seems quite complex.
B: You may say so, but you have to get used to that. If you buy a car, you
have to get your car insured. It s illegal to drive a car that isn t insured. Most
4
people in the U. S. are insured in some way against something.
A: What about other insurance?
B: They are numerous—life insurance, house insurance, property insurance.
Film stars have to insure their bodies, dancers their legs, and pianists their
5
hands. . .
A: Then what can we insure working in the company?
A: How many different types of insurance does our company purchase, Mr.
Hanson?
B: First the buildings. They have to be insured against fire, flood, tempest
and other perils. Similar cover has to be arranged on the contents—office furniture,
6
equipment and so on. There s also the insurance against consequential loss.
A: What s consequential loss?
B: Suppose one of our delivery vehicles catches fire and the load is
7
destroyed. We claim for the value of the goods under our Goods in Transit cover.
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If the lost goods can t be replaced quickly enough we lose valuable orders. In this
case our loss is much greater than the value of the goods destroyed by the fire. This
is an example of consequential loss.
A: What other types of insurance are there?
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B: There s Public Liability Insurance. If a member of the public is injured
while on our premises, or through the negligence of one of our employees, that
person can claim damage from us.
A: When you say member of the public, does it include the employees?
9
B: No. They re covered by the Employer s Liability Insurance.
A: Is there any insurance against theft, burglary or something of this kind?
B: Yes. We re covered against all kinds of theft, both on the premises and of
10
goods in transit. Goods in transit are also protected against all other perils like
fire, flood and so on, as I ve mentioned.
A: I suppose our company also carries a lot of motor insurance.
B: Right. All the company vehicles are insured through our department. As a
matter of fact, I m often asked to advise on private insurance matters by our
employees.
A: When the employees travel on behalf of the company, are they insured?
B: Of course, and so are their belongings.
Not e s :
1 . It s quite possible that the money for insurance is down the drain, but if
you have a medical problem, I can assure you, insurance can save you from going
bankrupt. 投保的钱打了水漂, 这完全有可能, 但如果 有了医疗 问题, 保险可
以使你免遭破产。down the drain 意思是“ ( 资金等) 被浪费掉”。
2 . You d better have a close look at the health policies before you make the
final decision. 你最好仔细阅读保险单之后再作决定。
3 . Especially the benefits, terms and limitations. Does it cover dental services,
for example? 特别是保险赔偿费、条款以及限度, 例如包不包括看牙医?
4 . Most people in the U. S. are insured in some way against something. 大部
分美国人都以某种方式对某种东西投保险。
5 . Film stars have to insure their bodies, dancers their legs, and pianists
their hands. . . 影星必须为身体保险, 舞蹈家为腿保险, 钢琴家为手保险……
Unit 1 About a Company 公司情况 22 5
Situation Practice
Practice 1
You are introducing your company to your partner who shows interest in
cooperating with your company. Below is the profile of your company.
Established 1990
Practice 2
You are personnel manager of FuRong Group Corporation. You are expected
to introduce your company s organizations to new colleagues. Below is the
organization chart of your corporation.
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Practice 3
You work for a toy company. Your company s leading product is Dancer Dan,
while your biggest competitor s leading product is Big Boy. You are discussing with
your boss about the competition between these two products.
A
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A: I learned from the ads that you manufacture and sell this kind of product.
B: Yes, we do. Are you interested in our products? If so, then you ve come
to the right place.
A: Good.
2
B: Well then, what can I do for you? What exactly are you after?
A: I d like to know something more about the product. For example, the
materials, the design and the sales position.
3
B: Here is a catalogue and a price list. We have many varieties. The
product is made of 100 percent cashmere, designed in Tokyo, and is widely sold in
big stores in China and chain stores in other countries as well. It s a very popular
item this year.
A: Really! Mm. . . , what about the quality?
B: Absolutely reliable. The quality is superior, yet the price is very
4
reasonable. It feels soft and smooth. This is this year s latest design. It sold
remarkably fast during the domestic trial sale period. I can assure you it is more
competitive than others.
A: Thank you. You ve been very helpful.
B: My pleasure. I can assure you that you ll find very good prospects in our
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products.
Not e s :
1 . ads = advertisements 广告
2 . What exactly are you after? 您需要什么?
3 . We have many varieties. 我们有许多品种。
4 . The quality is superior, yet the price is very reasonable. 质量上乘, 价格
也很合理。
5 . This product of ours represents the development trend for the next decade.
我们的产品代表着今后 10 年的发展趋势。
6 . look into 调查或观察某事物
Unit 2 Company Production, Sales and Service 公司生产、销售和服务 22 9
2. Advertising 产品广告
A
1
A: Now, let s discuss the advertising campaign for our company s products.
B: In order to guide our campaigns to success in the new market, we should
2
work out a careful plan.
3
A: Could you put it in detail, Mr. Green?
B: I think the first thing is what media we should use and when we should
place advertising in the media. Very often in the campaign, two or more media are
used together. The purpose of our advertising is to draw foreign customers interest
4
and keep their attention, so that they may do something in return.
A: What media do you recommend then?
B: I think television is much more effective if it doesn t matter for us to pay a
5
little more money.
6
A: Well, it s worth doing so long as the result is satisfactory. But when shall
we take this advertisement?
B: How about the beginning of this fall?
A: All right.
A: Hi, Ruth. I ve got my first real job. I have to draw an advertising leaflet
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for the new product. Will you please give me some background information on it?
B: I m sorry I can t though I want to very much, but I m sure Mr. Harden
can. Ah, here he is. Mr. Harden, this is E dward Culross. He s working in Mr.
8
Wood s section and he s after some background information on the new product.
C: Pleased to meet you, Mr. Culross. Come into my office. Now, what do
you want to know?
A: Well, I ve got the diagrams and technical data, but I d like a general
9
description of the product. What kind of image do you want to convey? What
10
special features should I emphasize?
C: The main attraction of this product is economy. Several new design
features make it more efficient than many similar and more expensive products
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Not e s :
1 . advertising campaign 广告宣传活动
2 . In order to guide our campaigns to success in the new market, we should
work out a careful plan. 为了使我们的广告宣传在新的市场上获得成功, 我们
应该精心拟定出一个计划。
3 . Could you put it in detail, Mr. Green? 格林先生, 您能否详细谈谈?
4 . The purpose of our advertising is to draw foreign customers interest and
keep their attention. 我们做广告的目 的是引 起 外国 客商 的兴 趣, 并 使之 保持
关注。
5 . I think television is much more effective if it doesn t matter for us to pay a
little more money. 如果我们多花点钱没关系的话, 我想电视更为有效。
6 . It s worth doing so long as the result is satisfactory. 只要结 果令人 满意,
多花点钱值得。
7 . I have to draw an advertising leaflet for the new product. 我要为 新产品
起草广告小册子。
8 . He s working in Mr. Wood s section and he s after some background
information on the new product. 他在伍德先生的科室工作, 他在找一些关于我
们新产品的背景资料。be after sb. / sth. 意思相当于 be looking for
9 . What kind of image do you want to convey? 你想表现什么样的形象?
Unit 2 Company Production, Sales and Service 公司生产、销售和服务 23 1
A
1
A: You d like to get down to details which concern your particular product.
B: Yes. What about electric motors and electronic control mechanisms?
A: Most electronic control systems on the market are fairly simple. Yours is
2
not. So we sent questionnaires to the users of electric vehicles. We asked them
whether they would welcome your type of speed control and the increased mileage it
3
would give.
B: Then how did the customers react?
A: We questioned 320 users of electric vehicles. 128—that s 40% replied to
4
our questionnaires. Of these, 20% were satisfied with the performance of their
existing vehicles. 25% felt that increased mileage was an advantage worth paying
5
for. And 55% would welcome increased mileage but would not welcome any
increase in cost in order to achieve it.
B: Well, provided the market for the SC1 was big enough, we could produce
it relatively cheaply. Then I think it would be relevant to mention we also
6
questioned some potential users of electric vehicles. Several of them would think
7
of buying electric vehicles if they had increased range. Is this reported in the
study?
8
A: We ve included some of the preliminary findings. We ll have to give you
the rest of the information as it comes in.
A: Generally, how does the company start selling a new product? Do the
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salesmen just go from door to door and say“ Here s a wonderful new product and
9
it s what everyone longs for and can solve any problem of yours”?
10
B: In some cases they can do that. But a great deal of work has been done
beforehand in the way of product development, market research, test marketing
11
and so on.
A: How is market research carried out?
B: That s a very wide question. A whole book can be written on this subject.
But to put it in a very simple way, one of the objects of market research is to find
12
out whether there s a market for the product and whether we can sell the product
in the market.
A: Who does this kind of job then?
B: Sometimes we carry out our own research, but for major products where
13
development costs are likely to be high, we employ specialists.
A: Do our own salesmen take part?
B: In the early stages, only the regional managers do. If we decide to have
14
some test marketing, some of the senior salesmen are brought in.
A: It seems to me that the salesmen receive some special training.
B: Yes, they all have an initial training course when they first join the
company, and this includes product training.
A: What is that?
B: As a salesman he or she must fully understand the various applications,
design features, special advantages and almost everything of the products we
15
produce.
A: Then the salesmen have to refresh themselves frequently since we keep
16
producing new products.
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B: Exactly. They attend a short refresher course once a year.
Not e s :
1 . You d like to get down to details which concern your particular product. 你
想认真研究有关你们特殊产品的细节。get down to 开始认真考虑
2 . So we sent questionnaires to the users of electric vehicles. 我们向电车用
户发了调查问卷。
3 . We asked them whether they would welcome your type of speed control and
Unit 2 Company Production, Sales and Service 公司生产、销售和服务 23 3
训。
17. They attend a short refresher course once a year. 他们一年参加 一次短
期专业进修。refresher course 进修课程
4. Marketing 营销
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process.
7
A: I see eye to eye with you. Marketing is surely not restricted to just buying
and selling.
8
B: I like to see marketing as a three-sided function, and each side is closely
connected with the management process.
A: You mean development, advertising and sales as the three functions?
B: Absolutely. Marketing research and product development are one side,
advertising and sales promotion are another, and sales service and administration
are the third.
A: And the concept of integrated management functions operates in each of
these areas?
B: Yes, effective management in each must be coordinated with effective
9
overall management to make the entire process successful.
A: I quite agree with you. That s the way to look at it.
Not e s :
1 . Not when they re in German, anyway. 我从来不听别人的谈话内容。更
何况他们还是用德语呢。
2 . So I gathered. And. . . 我知道了, 那么……
3 . He and his colleague have reported back to their board. 他和他的同事已
经向公司董事会作了汇报。
4 . They re putting through a preliminary order. 他们决定订购首批货。
5 . They ll be sending us written confirmation of the order in the next few
days. Don t forget, that s only for starters. He did say it was a preliminary order.
If all goes well with the first consignment, there could be a lot more orders to
come. 过几天他们把确认订购的书面 文件寄给 我们。别忘 了, 这 只是刚 刚开
始。他的确说这是首次订货。如果第一批货物一切进 展顺利, 随后还 会有大
批的订单。
6 . Actually the two are parts of the same process. 实 际上这两 者是同 一过
程的不同部分。
7 . I see eye to eye with you. 我完全同意你的看法。see eye to eye 意思是
“ 同意” 例: He never saw eye to eye with his section head. 他总是和部门的头
儿意见不一致。
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A
1
A: David, you ve got to supply the interpreting service on the stand. Do you
think you can manage?
B: I ll try my best. I ve studied all our brochures and I feel quite confident.
Of course, people may ask questions that are not answered in our literature.
A: Don t worry. You won t be left on your own. Either Mr. Blake or myself
will be on duty throughout the exhibition and there ll normally be a production
engineer around to help with technical queries.
B: What exactly do you want me to do?
A: To help the staff on the stand with any language problems that may arise,
but you may be called upon to handle some routine inquiries yourself if we get
really busy.
B: I hope I ll be able to cope. I ve only been with the company for a short
time, you know.
A: Yes, if you re in any doubt, just keep the customer happy until one of us
is free to come to the rescue. A lot of people just want to stop long enough to pick
2
up a few catalogues. Try to get their names, and the names and address of their
companies, so that we can follow up the inquiries after the exhibition.
B: Suppose someone turns up whose language none of us can speak?
3
A: In that case, we ll have to use the interpreting service at the center.
B: Why don t we have our catalogues printed in several languages?
A: That s a very good question. Actually we re working on foreign language
versions of our main product catalogue, but they aren t going to be ready in time for
4
this exhibition. We ran into a long series of hold-ups —staff leaving, labor dispute
at the printers. The last time I spoke to the head of the printing works, he gave me
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a delivery date early in November. All we can do is promise the customers to send
5
them a copy as soon as possible. I m afraid this is one area where we ve slipped
6
up rather badly.
B: What arrangements are made for meals?
A: Oh, there re several restaurants and bars. We ll arrange a rota so that
there s always someone on duty on the stand, even during the lunch hour. Some
people prefer to go round the exhibition then when it s a bit less crowded.
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months.
A: Why so long?
B: Because it is very complicated to produce these vases. It takes much time
to paint the pictures on them.
A: That s right. Thank you, Mr. Liu, for your help. Will you be here this
afternoon?
B: Yes, of course.
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A: I may come back in the afternoon to place an order. I hope you can be
here to help me again.
B: It s my pleasure.
A: See you this afternoon.
B: See you.
Not e s :
1 . You ve got to supply the interpreting service on the stand. 你要在摊位上
为顾客提供翻译服务。
2 . A lot of people just want to stop long enough to pick up a few catalogues.
很多人只是想拿一些目录。
3 . In that case, we ll have to use the interpreting service at the center. 那样
的话, 我们必须使用展览中心的翻译服务。
4 . We ran into a long series of hold-ups. . . 我们遇到了很多问题…… hold-
up 意 思 是“ 障 碍, 阻 碍” 例: An unexpected hold-up meant we had fallen 3
weeks behind schedule. 意想不到的停顿意味着我们要比原计划晚三个星期。
5 . All we can do is promise the customers to send them a copy as soon as
possible. 我们能够做到的是答应顾客将尽快给他们寄去。
6 . I m afraid this is one area where we ve slipped up rather badly. 恐怕这是
我们的一大失误。slip up 意思是“ 疏忽, 错 误” 例: The secretary slipped up
and the letter was never sent. 秘书疏忽大意, 致使那封信一直没有寄出。
7 . Our corporation has engaged in ceramic production for many years, and
our products have been sold all over the world. 我们公司从事陶瓷生产多年, 产
品远销全世界。
8 . I m sure of it. 我对此完全相信。
9 . If you want to buy the products here, we can arrange shipment at once.
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But if you want to order some with special designs, it will take about three months.
如果贵方要订购这儿的产品, 我们可以立刻安排装运。但是 如果贵方 要订购
一些特殊图案的产品, 要花大约三个月的时间。
10. I may come back in the afternoon to place an order. 我可能下午来下订
单。
6. Negotiations 业务谈判
Not e s :
1 . This is the draft of the sales contract for the canned ham you are going to
buy. 这是你方准备购买的火腿罐头的售货合同草稿。
2 . I think we d better make it a separate term. 我想我们最好把它( 包装) 单
独列为一项。
3 . cardboard cases 纸板箱
4 . Cardboard cases are not good at protecting the goods from damage. When
you shipped the goods last time, many tins were dented because of poor
packaging. 纸板箱不利于防止货物受损。上 次你 方装运 货物 时, 许多听 罐头
由于包装不好而凹损。
5 . But that s because we shipped them by bulk last time. 不过那是因为我们
上次用散装货运。ship. . . by bulk 用散装方式运输……
6 . It s critical to meeting our deadlines. 这对我们遵守最后期限非常关键。
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7. Bargaining 讨价还价
Not e s :
1 . You can t be serious! 你不是在开玩笑吧!
2 . Besides, the market is advancing. 而且行市一直在上涨。
3 . Our goods can always find a good sale. 我们的货物销路总是很好。
4 . Let s meet each other half way. 我们折中一下吧。
5 . rock bottom price 底价
6 . close business 成交
7 . As a token of our cooperation, we accept your bid. 为了表示我们的诚意
合作, 我们接受你的报价。
8 . Let s call it a deal. 那么成交。
A: I see. But Mr. Liu, according to our regulations, food stuff imported
should also be inspected by the Food Stuff and Drug Inspection after the goods are
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unloaded and before we can put them on the market.
B: Well, that has nothing to do with shipping damage or discrepancy.
A: No, I don t think so. You see, if the Food Stuff and Drug Inspection finds
that the hams go bad or contain some harmful elements, we cannot put them on the
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market and have to destroy them. In that case, who is to bear the losses?
B: But our products have been carefully inspected both at the factory and by
the inspection officers at the port. I don t think such problem will occur.
A: Well, it is hard to say. You know, our requirements on food are not the
same.
B: In that case, you should have told us the requirements in your order.
A: We think you understand.
B: Now, Mr. White, what about the goods we sent you last time? Did your
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inspection officers find anything negative in them?
A: No, they were fine.
B: So there shouldn t be any problem, as the goods we are going to send are
the same.
A: But what about the date of production? You know, if the goods are
outdated, they will also go bad.
B: Oh, you are talking about warranty. As you know, there is a three-month
warranty for our export products from the date of shipment. So if you sell the goods
within three months, there won t be any problem. But if you sell them one year
later, it is not us to blame.
A: But can we add it as a condition in the clause?
B: I can t see the meaning of doing that. But if you insist, we can make it a
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separate clause.
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A: How will it go?
B: Product Warranty: The Seller offers a warranty of three months for the
goods from the date of shipment and will cover all losses of the Buyer during the
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period of warranty should there be any quality problems.
A: Good, please add that clause.
B: Anything else?
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B
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A: Good morning, Mr. Blake. You ve read the draft contract, I m sure. Do
you have any different opinions about the clauses and wording?
B: Yes, I ve had a close study of it. On the whole, it s what we were agreed
on yesterday, but there re a few points that need detailed discussion today.
A: What are they?
B: First, it s Clause 4 about packing. It s our usual practice to ship our
products in containers. That ll be much safer and it ll also save time and money,
but in the draft contract it s wooden cases. I suggest we put in the words
“ containers are allowed”.
A: Right. Both wooden cases and containers have their own advantage for
packing; it depends on the actual situation. But in this way there s a choice.
Agreed.
B: Secondly, it s clause 8 about“ Late Delivery and Penalty”.
A: What s your idea?
B: It says“ Should the late delivery exceed eight weeks, the buyer shall have
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the right to cancel the contract”. As for whether the shipment will get to your
port in time as you want, it s beyond our powers and functions. We re only
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responsible for making shipment as per contract time. If we deliver the goods
according to the time we ve agreed on, but they don t arrive within eight weeks
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because of unforeseen reasons, you will terminate the contract. It s not fair.
A: I partially agree with you. We should reconsider it and weight the
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wording. What we want is your guarantee of a timely delivery.
B: We ve mentioned this in that clause.
A: The last point is about the arbitration. As I remember, in the past
dealings with your company, we were agreed that arbitration would be held in a
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third country. How come you want it in your country?
B: As I see it, it s only a matter of wording. First, I think we agree that the
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arbitration commission in our country enjoys high international prestige. Second,
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in the past years we settled all the disputes arising from our business transactions
with you through friendly consultations and I don t see any occasion for arbitration
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for this transaction. So I think this will not really make any difference.
A: You re right about our past transactions, but we d better have it held in
the third country if arbitration cannot be avoided.
B: OK, no problem.
A: Anything else?
B: No, I think that s all I have.
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A: Fine. I ll get the original of the contract ready this afternoon. Shall we
sign it then?
B: Sure. Then the contract will come into effect.
Not e s :
1 . According to the draft, if we want to file a claim for damage, we should
give you a survey report issued by a surveyor approved by you. 根据草案, 如果我
们想就货物破损提出索赔, 需要向你们提交一份由你们同意 的检查机 构的检
验报告。
2 . A survey report is a written document issued by an authority to confirm the
actual damage or discrepancy in quality and quantity upon the goods. 检验报告是
指货物抵达后, 由一个官方机构出示的书面 报告, 确认货 物的实 际破损 或者
质量和数量的不符。
3 . According to our regulations, food stuff imported should also be inspected
by the Food Stuff and Drug Inspection after the goods are unloaded and before we
can put them on the market. 根据我国的规定, 进 口食物 在卸 货之后, 投 放市
场之前要经过食品医药检验局的检查。
4 . bear the losses 承担损失
5 . Did your inspection officers find anything negative in them? 你 们的 检查
官员有没有发现任何不良情况?
6 . But if you insist, we can make it a separate clause. 不过, 如果你 方坚
持, 我们可以单独列一项。
7 . How will it go? 这条怎么写?
8 . Product Warranty: The Seller offers a warranty of three months for the
goods from the date of shipment and will cover all losses of the Buyer during the
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on our hot-line call anytime in business hours.
A: Right. What about other guarantees?
B: Well, there s a 14-day money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with
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the computer.
A: Fine. And what about delivery? How soon can you deliver it to my office?
B: We can deliver it in 48 hours. And that s free too.
Not e s :
1 . organization chart 组织结构图
2 . Are they all equipped to produce repair service? 他们都是搞维修服务的
吗?
3 . Yes, fully trained engineers staff each office. If any trouble arises, we can
deal with it promptly. Repairs take a maximum of 10 days. 是的, 每个办事处都
配有训练有素的工程技术人员。如果出现什么问题, 我们 立刻就能 解决。修
理时间最多不超过十天。
4 . a three-year warranty 三年保修期
5 . peripheral equipment 外围设备
6 . All repairs are billed at cost. 所有修理只收成本费。
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Situation Practice
Practice 1
You are sales representative of Sony Corporation. In a trade fair, your
partner—a buyer shows considerable interest in one of your digital cameras—
Cyber-shot DSC-T7 Digital Camera, and asks about the information about the
DC. Below are the specifications of the digital camera.
Practice 2
Suppose you are the buyer and your partner the seller. During the
negotiation, you require a 5% reduction on the price while your partner requires
the minimum quantity of the order to be 10000 dozen. After bargaining, you and
your partner both make some concessions and the deal is concluded.
Practice 3
Suppose you are the importer and your partner the exporter. You decide to
import 1000 T-shirts from your partner. Now you are discussing with your partner
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Un it 1 Co m m e r c ia l En glish
商业英语
Since the implementation of the open-door policy and later entra nce to the WTO
( World Trade Orga nization) , China s commerce has developed rapidly a nd played
a n important role in the nationa l economy, and the competition ha s become keener
a nd keener. So you have to learn how to deal various problems with your customers
properly, for example, receive the customers politely a nd help the customers in
shopping a nd so on, so that the business activities will be successful.
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A: We ve lots of brands here. Which kind do you like better?
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B: I ve no idea. Can you make a suggestion for me?
A: Olay is a perfect brand in our country. Lots of women like it.
B: My skin often feels dry in winter, so I d like to buy one suitable for my
skin.
A: You may choose the moisturizing cream of this brand. It contains natural
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moisture factor and balances the moisture of the skin.
B: Yes, that s just what I want. How much does it cost?
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A: Forty-five yuan. What next?
B: I want a small bottle of perfume.
A: We have many brands. Is there any special brand you prefer?
B: Oh, I m not very particular, provided it s really good and doesn t affect the
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skin.
A: I think I could recommend something for you. How about this one? It s
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neither too strong nor too ordinary.
B: All right. Please give me a bottle of this brand.
Not e s :
1 . I am leaving China soon. 我不久就要离开中国。此句中 leave 的进行时
态表示将要进行的动作。
2 . I think your son will enjoy playing with it. 我想您的儿 子会喜欢 玩这个
玩具的。enjoy doing sth 喜欢做某事 例: The boy enjoys playing football. 这男
孩儿喜欢踢足球。
3 . What an interesting toy it is! 这 是 一 个 感 叹 句, 也 可 说 成: How
interesting the toy is!
4 . Which kind do you like better? 此句中的 better 为副词, 表示“ 更加”。
5 . I ve no idea. 我不知道。
6 . It contains natural moisture factor and balances the moisture of the skin.
它含有自然保湿因子, 能够平衡皮肤的水分。
7 . What next? 还要买些什么?
8 . I m not very particular, provided it s really good and doesn t affect the
skin. 我并不是特别讲究, 只要它真正好并且不影响皮肤就好。provided 为连
词, 意思是“ 只要……” 例: I ll come provided it s not rain. 只要不下雨, 我一
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定来。
9 . It s neither too strong nor too ordinary. 它不是特别刺激也不是太平常。
2. Showing 展示样品
Not e s :
1 . We have a large assortment of them. 我们有许多花色品种。
2 . You do have quite a range. 你们的确有许多品种。
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3. Quality 质量
A: You ve been looking around here for quite a long time, sir. Which type of
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washer have you decided on?
B: Well, I m still not so sure.
A: We have many brands: Little Swan and Haier are domestic. Whirpool and
Panasonic are imported.
B: Which one is of the highest quality?
A: It s hard to say. In fact, all of them are of high-quality. Some customers
prefer domestic ones because they are cheaper, and others believe imported ones
because they are more dependable. I think the quality of domestic ones is about
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the same as that of imported ones, but the price is quite different.
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B: I don t care much about the price if only the quality is guaranteed.
A: These days Little Swan is selling quite well. The customers all have good
comments on it. It s the latest product of a joint-venture factory in Zhejiang
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province.
B: Is it? I think I ll talk it over with my family first. Thank you for your
patient explanation.
Not e s :
1 . fur wear 毛皮服装
2 . It s very charming, but I don t think it s what I want. 这非常迷人, 但这
并不是我想要的。
3 . How delicate and bright the hairs are! 多么柔软光亮的皮毛啊!
4 . The fitting-room is at the corner. 试衣间在拐角处。
5 . decide on 对……做出决定
6 . I think the quality of domestic ones is about the same as that of imported
ones, but the price is quite different. 我认为国产的质量和进口的一样, 只是价
格有很大不同。
7 . I don t care much about the price if only the quality is guaranteed. 只要质
量有保证, 我不太在乎价格。
8 . It s the latest product of a joint-venture factory in Zhejiang province. 这是
浙江省合资工厂生产的最新产品。
Not e s :
1 . Sorry to say it is a little dark in colour. 遗憾的是颜色有点深了。
2 . This is just the thing. 这正是我想要的。
3 . Do you know your size in inches? 知道你的尺码是多少英寸吗?
4 . But they seem to be a perfect fit. 但是这双对你非常合适。
5 . But I always buy my shoes a size too small. They stretch, you know. 我总
是要买小一码的, 你知道鞋穿久了会松的。
6 . Please call again. 欢迎下次光临。
A
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A: Have you been taken care of?
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B: No. I wonder if you stock any Xuelian sweaters.
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A: I m sorry we don t carry that brand, but we have some similar in quality
and style.
B: I d like to get a sweater in the new fashion.
A: The sweaters in the left counter are all in the new fashion. Both close-
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fitting and loose-fitting are the fashion now.
B: What style will be better on me? Can you make some suggestion for me?
A: This one is very popular with the young ladies here. It s very loose in the
waist and sleeves, so it s comfortable to wear. What do you think of the style?
B: That s OK. But the price is rather more than what I was thinking of
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giving.
A: Of course, you ve got the quality there as well as the style. It s worth the
price.
Not e s :
1 . Have you been taken care of? 有人招呼您吗? take care of 关心, 照顾
2 . I wonder if you stock any Xuelian sweaters. 我想知道你们是否有雪莲牌
羊毛衫? stock 在句中用作动词, 表示“储存”。stock 也可作名词讲, 表示“ 存
货”。
3 . I m sorry we don t carry that brand. 抱歉, 我们没有这个品牌。
4 . Both close-fitting and loose-fitting are the fashion now. 紧身 和宽松 式现
在都流行。
5 . But the price is rather more than what I was thinking of giving. 但价格比
我想象的贵得多。what I was thinking of giving 为宾语从句
6 . table cloths 台布
7 . But I wonder which do you prefer, the hand-woven or the machine-woven?
我不知道您喜欢什么样的, 是手编的还是机编的?
8 . hand-embroidered 手工刺绣的
9 . Can you give discounts? 能打折吗?
10. That s our rock bottom price. 那是最低价了。
A
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A: How much does it come to?
B: One hundred and five Yuan.
A: Where should I pay it?
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B: Please pay it at the cashier s over there.
A: Thank you.
B
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A: Good morning. May I pay my bills here?
B: Yes, please.
A: Here you are.
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B: The two bills come up to two hundred and thirty Yuan.
A: Here s the money.
B: Right. You ve given me two hundred and fifty Yuan in all. Your change
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and receipt, please.
A: Thank you. Goodbye.
B: Please call again.
C
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A: Good afternoon. I want to get my bill paid.
B: Give me your bill, please.
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A: Here you are. By the way, do you accept foreign currency.
B: I m sorry we don t. Please change your money at the Foreign Money
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Exchange Agency.
A: What a pity. I ll come back again soon.
Not e s :
1 . How much does it come to? 那 个 多 少 钱? come to 意 为“ 共 计 ”, “ 达
到”, “ 得到……结果” 例: His plan came to nothing. 他的计划没有成功。
2 . Please pay it at the cashier s over there. 请到那边的付款台付款。at the
cashier s 英语中表示有生命的名词( 人或动物) 末尾加 s 即构成 所有格, 其后
指地点的名词往往省略。例: I met him at the butcher ( shop) . 我在肉店里见
到了他。
3 . May I pay my bills here? 我可以在这儿付款吗?
4 . The two bills come up to two hundred and thirty Yuan. 两张账单总共 230
元。
5 . Your change and receipt, please. 找你的钱和发票。
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7. Changing Money 兑换
Not e s :
1 . I d like to have some American dollars exchanged for RMB. 我想将 美元
兑换成人民币。have sth. done 句 型, 意为“ 使 某事 完 成 ” 例: I ll have my
hair cut. 我要理发。
2 . Today s exchange rate is 866. 83 Yuan to 100 US dollars. 今天的 兑换率
是 866. 83 元人民币兑换 100 美元。
3 . Would you please fill in the exchange memo and sign your name to it? 请
您填一下这份兑换水单并签名好吗?
4 . Please check it and keep the exchange memo for reconversion into foreign
currency. 请检查一下, 并保存好这张兑换水单以便兑换回外币。
5 . By the way, this memo is valid for six months. 顺便告诉你一声, 这张水
单有效期六个月。
6 . Would you mind changing some HK dollars, please? 您 可以帮我 换一些
港币吗? Would you mind doing sth. 意为“ 是否介意做某事”
7 . traveller s check 旅行支票
8 . But I ve already finished signing them once. 我已签过一次了。
9 . Traveller s checks need countersigning. 旅行支票需要复签。
10. How do you want it? 你想要什么样的?
11. denomination 币值
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8. Exchanging or Refunding 退换
Not e s :
1 . Is there anything wrong with the jacket? 这件夹克衫有什么问题 吗?“ Is
there anything wrong with + 名词”用来询问某人或某 物是否有 毛病, 有时 更简
略。例: Anything wrong with your pen? 你的钢笔有毛病了?
2 . Have you anything a size bigger? 有没有更大尺码的?
3 . How about showing me some other samples? 其他样品拿给我看看好吗?
4 . Yellow becomes him. This jacket will sure give him every satisfaction. 黄
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色适合他。这套运动服肯定会使他满意的。
5 . But can goods be refunded at your counter? 你们柜台的商品可以退吗?
6 . Goods purchased in this store are refundable within seven days. 在本店购
买的商品 7 天内可以退换。
Situation Practice
Practice 1
Suppose you are an assistant of Friendship Department Store and your partner
a businessman from America. Your partner is leaving China soon and wants to buy
a gift for his wife. You are required to introduce some suitable items for him
Practice 2
You want to buy a cell phone. Your partner is introducing Nokia 7260 and
Samsung E568 to you. You want to see the samples and then decide to buy one of
them.
Practice 3
Student A acts as a foreign visitor who wants to exchange 1000 dollars for
RMB. Now he is asking Student B, a bank cashier, about the exchange rate.
Practice 4
Student A acts as a customer and Student B an assistant. A has bought a coat
for his wife but it turned out to be a little larger. A wants to exchange it for a small
one.
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Un it 2 Da ily B u s in e s s En glish
日常商贸英语
Since the entrance to the WTO, China has completely opened its door to the
outside world. The tra de volume with other countries has increa sed greatly, and
tra de contacts a mong the countries will still strengthen in the future. So it s
important to esta blish and keep good relations with other countries, perfectly
understand tra de policies and new trends for foreign investment in China and
Chinese-foreign joint ventures.
A: Good morning.
B: Good morning. May I help you?
A: Yes, I m Li Ming, representative of the Zhonghua Power Tool Company.
I d like to see your purchasing manager. Here s my card.
B: Oh, Mr. Li, I m Smith, the purchasing manager.
A: Glad to meet you, Mr. Smith.
B: Me too. Please have a seat.
A: Thanks. I m here to see if you want some power tools. We are informed by
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the newspaper that your company is carrying out a big project. Congratulations!
B: Thanks. That s true. Well, Mr. Li, what do you have?
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A: We specialize in power drills and power cutters.
B: Oh, that s good. Could you tell me something about your products?
A: Our products are of high quality. Let me show you our sample. Look, it s
light and small. It also has high power-saving and safety features.
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B: The chuck looks good.
A: Yes. These two geared chucks are firmly bit. You see, this pistol trip
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handle is for sure drilling in any position?
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B: What kind of motors does it use?
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A: This drill needs a 3 amp motor of 1000 r. p. m. it s smaller than other
drills with similar features, very convenient, easy to carry. Also, it can keep
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drilling the lock.
B: Very good. What about the electrical current? Alternating current or direct
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current?
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A: Two hundred and twenty. AC and DC.
B: Great.
Not e s :
1 . I have an appointment with Mr. John at 2 o clock. 我与约翰先生两点钟
有个约会。
2 . These are some illustrations of the latest model computers. 这是一些最新
型电脑的说明书。
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matter?
B: I d like to explain the matter to him myself.
3
A: I m sorry, Mr. Li. I m told to get the information from visitors.
B: Yes. I want to talk about our new software with him. Maybe he is
interested in it, because your new project needs new software for its designs.
A: In that case, please wait a moment. Let me see when Peter is free
tomorrow. Yes, 10 : 00 tomorrow morning, is it OK for you?
B: Yes. That s fine. I ll come again tomorrow. See you tomorrow.
A: See you.
( Mr. Brown, a businessman from Australia, is visiting China. The aim of his
visit is to establish business relations with us. )
( A: Mr. Brown B: Mr. Zhang)
A: Good morning. My name is Brown. I m from Australia. Here is my card.
B: Thank you. I m pleased to meet you, Mr. Brown. My name is Zhang Lin,
the representative of Suzhou Textiles Import and Export Corporation.
A: Pleased to meet you too, Mr. Zhang. I travel a lot every year on
4
business, but this is my first visit to your country. I must say I have been much
impressed by your friendly people.
B: Thank you for saying so. Have you seen the exhibition halls? On display
are most of our products, such as silks, woolen knitwear, cotton piece goods,
garments.
A: Oh, yes. I had a look yesterday. I found some of the exhibits fine in
quality and beautiful in design. The exhibition has successfully displayed to me
5
what your corporation handles. I ve gone over the catalogue and the pamphlets
6
enclosed in your last letter. I have got some idea of your exports. I m interested in
your silk blouses.
B: Our silks are known for their good quality. They are one of our traditional
exports. Silk blouses are brightly coloured and beautifully designed. They ve met
7
with great favour overseas and are always in great demand.
A: Some of them seem to be of the latest style. Now I ve a feeling that we can
8
do a lot of trade in this line. We wish to establish relations with you.
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B: Your desire coincides with ours.
A: Concerning our financial position, credit standing and trade reputation,
you may refer to our bank, or to our local chamber of commerce or inquiry
agencies.
B: Thank you for your information. As you know, our corporation is a state-
10
operated one. We always trade with foreign countries on the basis of equality and
11
mutual benefit. Establishing business relations between us will be to our mutual
12
benefit. I have no doubt that it will bring about closer ties between us.
A: That sounds interesting. I ll send a telex home. As soon as I receive a
definite answer, I ll give you a specific enquiry.
B: We ll then make an offer as soon as possible. I hope a lot of business will
be put through between us.
A: So do I.
Not e s :
1 . I ll take just a few minutes of his time. 我只占用他几分钟时间。
2 . May I have your name, please? 请问尊姓大名?
3 . I m told to get the information from visitors. 让我了解一下来宾有什么事
情。
4 . I travel a lot every year on business, but this is my first visit to your
country. 我每年多次外出旅行做生意, 不过这是我第一次到贵国来。
5 . I found some of the exhibits fine in quality and beautiful in design. The
exhibition has successfully displayed to me what your corporation handles. 我感到
有些产品质量 上乘, 设计 美 观。我 认 为这 次 展览 成 功 地展 示 了 贵 公 司的 产
品。
6 . I ve gone over the catalogue and the pamphlets enclosed in your last letter.
我已看 过 了 你 上 次 信 中 所 附 的 目 录 和 小 册 子。enclose 随 信 附 上 例: We
enclose a copy of our latest pricelist. 随函寄出我方最新价格表一份。
7 . They ve met with great favour overseas and are always in great demand. 他
们在国外很受欢迎, 需求量很大。to meet with great favour 意为“ 很受欢迎”
8 . Now I ve a feeling that we can do a lot of trade in this line. 我感到我们在
这方面可为 做 不少 买 卖。line 行 业 例: We have been in this line for many
years. 我们经营这一行多年了。
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A
1
( Mr. Li informs Mr. Smith of the change in the day s program. )
A: Good morning, Mr. Smith. I m afraid there s been a change in today s
program. I just got word that your appointment with our manager will have to be
2 3
put off. Something urgent has come up. And Mr. Ma is sending his apologies
and has asked me to find out if this afternoon would be all right with you.
B: Yes, this afternoon will be just as good.
4
A: Then shall we make it two o clock this afternoon?
B: Good. Two o clock this afternoon. And then I can do some shopping this
5
morning. I d like to get some souvenirs to take back to my friends at home.
A: Dombradi speaking.
B: Is that you, Dombradi? This is Frank Shaw.
A: Oh, hello Frank. Nice to hear from you.
B: Please, listen, Dombradi. I m coming to Budapest in October and I d like
6
to call in to discuss the marketing of the XJ3.
A: Great. When are you planning to come?
B: Well, I m visiting someone in Warsaw on the fourteenth and fifteenth. I
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thought I d fly to Budapest on the evening of fifteenth. Would the sixteenth be OK?
A: Since you changed your schedule. Let me check my diary. Right. Here
they are. Er. . . , I m sorry that I m not free on the sixteenth.
B: Well, how about Thursday the seventeenth? Would the morning suit you?
A: Yes. That would be fine.
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B: OK. Shall we say nine o clock?
A: Can we make it half past nine?
B: Oh, yes. That s fine by me-I ll be a little tired by the end of this busy
trip! I ll take a short rest and I m seeing somebody in the afternoon. Then, I ll
book my flight to Prague for that evening. Well, nice talking with you, Dombradi.
I ll see you on the seventeenth at nine thirty.
Not e s :
1 . Mr. Li informs Mr. Smith of the change in the day s program. 李 先生将
今天日程 的 变 化通 知 Smith 先 生。inform sb. of sth. 将某 事 告诉 某 人 例:
Did you inform them of the meeting? 你把开会的事告诉他们了吗?
2 . I just got word that your appointment with our manager will have to be put
off. 我刚得知, 您与我们经理的约会不得不推迟了。
3 . Something urgent has come up. ( 因 为) 有 急 事。come up 出 现 例:
Some unexpected questions came up at our discussion. 我们讨论时出现了意想不
到的问题。
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4. Tender 投标
A: I believe you know that we are going to take two or three of our tankers off
1
the Persian Gulf run, either this year or next.
2
B: Yes, you did send us some correspondence about that.
A: That s right, we did. Well, we re now able to go further into the question
3
of replacements. You haven t submitted any preliminary tenders, have you?
B: Not yet, but we gathered from your last letter that you intended to get bids
4
from us.
5
A: Yes. There was some doubt about size of the replacements. However,
6
we ve decided to go ahead with two ships in the 20 to 30 thousand ton class.
B: I see. Then would you like us to draw up general plans and specifications?
A: Yes, we would. And for the purpose of bidding, you can quote for a
7
24000 and a 26000 . That s deadweight tonnage in both cases.
B: I see. And the propulsion method whether steam or diesel, you ll leave to
8
us, I suppose?
A: Yes. Is there any distinct advantage in having one or the other?
B: Well, there are many factors to be taken into consideration in deciding
which type you want.
A: Which is the cheaper to run, the diesel or the steam?
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B: Diesel is the more economical in fuel on a pound per horse power basis.
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And it s lighter.
A: But diesel fuel is more expensive, surely.
B: It is, and that might offset the saving in fuel. Now comes the question of
price. Can you indicate what budget you are prepared to allocate for the
10
vessels?
A: I can tell you that we are willing to go up to $180. Shall we submit our
11
tender to your Hong Kong office?
B: Yes, either directly or through your representative in Hong Kong. Who is
your representative in Hong Kong now? You have a new man there, I believe.
A: Yes, Mr. Kennths.
B: I know your former representative, Mr. Parkson, very well. We often met
in the street.
A: Did you? Mr. Kenneths will be there for two years.
B: Is that so? I ll call on him when I am back in Hong Kong.
Not e s :
1 . I believe you know that we are going to take two or three of our tankers off
the Persian Gulf run, either this year or next. 我想你 知道的, 本公 司将于 今年
或明年取消两三艘油轮在波斯湾航线之行驶。
2 . You did send us some correspondence about that. 贵公 司寄 给我们 的一
些信函中确曾提到过。句中 did 表示强调。
3 . You haven t submitted any preliminary tenders, have you? 贵公司还没有
提出任何初步标价, 对吗?
4 . Not yet, but we gathered from your last letter that you intended to get bids
from us. 还没有, 但 我们从你 们上次 的信函中 得知, 贵公司 有意从敝 公司获
得标价。
5 . There was some doubt about size of the replacements. 关于新船的大小还
有些疑问。
6 . However, we ve decided to go ahead with two ships in the 20 to 30
thousand ton class. 不过, 本公 司 已 决定 订 购两 艘 两 万 吨级 至 三 万 吨 级的 船
只。
7 . That s deadweight tonnage in both cases. 两者都是指载重容量。
8 . And the propulsion method whether steam or diesel, you ll leave to us, I
Unit 2 Daily Business English 日常商贸英语 27 7
5. At Customs 在海关
A
1
A: Your passport, please.
B: Here it is.
2
A: Show me your health certificate, please.
B: Here you are.
3
A: When did you get your last vaccination?
B: Just before I left. You can check my health certificate.
4
A: Have you got anything to declare?
5
B: No, I haven t got any dutiable things with me.
6
A: Well, you ve got quite a few watches here.
7
B: Do I have to pay duty for them? They re very cheap ones, just gifts for my
friends.
A: All right. I ll let them pass.
B: Thank you.
A: Please bring your luggage here for inspection. Will you show me your
8
declaration form, please?
B: Here you are, officer.
A: Is all your luggage here?
B: Yes, a briefcase, a traveling bag and a suitcase.
9
A: Your briefcase is exempted from examination. Will you open this suitcase
please?
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B: Certainly.
A: Have you anything to declare?
10
B: No. I have only personal effects.
11
A: Have you got any spirits or tobacco?
12
B: Yes, I ve got some cigarettes and two bottles of whisky.
A: How many packets of cigarettes?
B: Eight packets.
13
A: That s not in excess of the duty-free allowance. Well, I see you have two
cameras and eight electronic calculators.
B: Yes, one camera for personal use and the other is intended to be a gift.
14
The electronic calculators are samples for the corporation.
A: Each passenger is allowed one camera duty-free. You ll have to pay duty
for the other one. As for the samples they are dutiable. I ll release them now, but
you ll have to submit a written statement on your exit by the corporation receiving
15
the samples.
B: Well, where shall I pay the duty for the camera?
A: Please wait for a moment, I ll make out the duty memo. . . There you are.
Take this and pay the man over there.
16
B: ( Returning) I ve paid the duty. Here is the receipt.
A: Very well. ( Marking the suitcase to indicate it has been cleared by the
Customs) . That s all. I hope you enjoy your stay in China, Mr. Anderson.
B: Thank you, officer.
Not e s :
1 . Your passport, please. 请出示护照。
2 . Show me your health certificate, please. 请给我看看你的健康证明。
3 . When did you get your last vaccination? 你最后一次接种疫 苗是在什么
时候?
4 . Have you got anything to declare? 有什么东西要申报吗?
5 . dutiable things 应纳税的东西
6 . quite a few 相当多的
7 . Do I have to pay duty for them? 这些表我必须交税吗?
8 . declaration form 申报单
Unit 2 Daily Business English 日常商贸英语 27 9
6
a few years, it may be outdated. Better inventions may take its place.
A: I see. When a patent right yields no more benefits, protection becomes
7
meaningless.
8
B: You are to the point.
A: Does every country specify the same duration of protection?
B: No. 15 years protection is the minimum protection any country will grant
its patentees. In some countries, the patent right duration for invention is 20
years.
A: So the patentees registered in these countries can enjoy longer protection.
B: But they enjoy it with a cost. In any country, patentees must annually pay
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fees. The longer the protection, the more they have to pay.
B
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( Trademark Registration)
A: I want to have my product be registered. Do you know what I should do
for this affair?
B: You mean the procedures for trademark examination, don t you? It is not
12
complicated. You may just contact the Trademark Office. It will send you
13
standard forms for you to fill out.
A: That sounds quite simple. By the way, is there a time limit for trademark
rights?
B: Of course, by law, the protection in our country is limited to 30 years.
14
And trademark rights can be renewed.
A: That s great.
B: Trademark registration may be renewed continuously. But the producer or
15
registrant should apply for the registration renewal every 30 years.
A: That s fair. It is not easy for a producer to establish a well recognized
16
trademark. He has reasons to enjoy such protection.
B: Even if the producer forgets to apply for the registration renewal, the law
17
grants a 6-month grace period.
A: Thank goodness.
B: Yes, unless the same trademark is also registered in this country.
A: How can we do it in another country?
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Not e s :
1 . You need to submit a request, a description and a claim. 你需要 提供一
份申请, 一份说明书和一份要求书。
2 . How long shall I have to wait for the approval? 要得到认可我得等多久?
3 . The Patent Office will announce the result and notify the application within
18 months. Even then, you won t get the patent certificate. 专利 局将在 18 个月
内宣布并申报结果。
4 . duration of protection 保护期限
5 . utility models and designs 实用新型和外观设计
6 . outdated 过时的
7 . When a patent right yields no more benefits, protection becomes
meaningless. 享有专利权如果不能更 多的获 利, 那 么专 利权 的 保护 就失 去了
意义。
8 . You are to the point. 你说到点子上了。
9 . In any country, patentees must annually pay fees. 任何国家的专 利权人
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每年都必须付费。
10. The longer the protection, the more they have to pay. 保护 期越长, 付
的费就越多。the more. . . the more. . . 越……越……
11. trademark registration 商标注册
12. the Trademark Office 商标局
13. It will send you standard forms for you to fill out. 它( 商标局) 会寄给你
标准表格要你填写。fill out 同 fill in, 意为填写
14. And trademark rights can be renewed. 商标权可为续延注册。
15. But the producer or registrant should apply for the registration renewal
every 30 years. 而生产商或注册人应每 30 年申请办理注册商标的续延手续。
16. It is not easy for a producer to establish a well recognized trademark. 生
产商创出公认的名牌不容易。
17. Even if the producer forgets to apply for the registration renewal, the law
grants a 6-month grace period. 连生 产商 都常 常忘 记 申请 注 册续 延, 法 律 会给
予 6 个月的宽限期。
18. China has adopted the priority-of-registration principle. 中国采用注册优
先原则。
19. Other countries prefer the priority-of-use principle. U. S. A. and many
other countries belong to this group. 其他国家更青睐优先 使用原 则, 美 国属于
这一种。
20. notarized 确认的
21. Otherwise, it will be hard for your products to cross the boundary. Or
even if it crosses over, you may be legally charged with infringement. 否则, 你的
产品很难跨出国门, 即使跨出国门, 你也可能被指控侵权。
A
1
A: It is said that you are taking up a new policy in your foreign trade. Is that
true?
B: We still keep to the principle of equality and mutual benefit. Only we are
2
trying to follow some general international practices.
A: I d like very much to know something about this. Could you explain it in
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detail?
B; With Pleasure. We have adopted, for example, payment by installments,
3
compensation trade and so on.
A: Do you accept foreign loans?
B: Yes. If the terms and conditions are favourable, we are prepared to accept
4
foreign loans.
5
A: Then your policy must be more flexible than before. This will give us
both a better chance for cooperation.
B: Quite right. It will benefit us both, too.
6
A: Now I ve come to see you re really pursuing an open door policy. I hope
your policy will remain unchanged.
B: Don t worry about it. We ve always adhered to our policy and surely will in
7
the future.
A: Mr. Wang, we are pleased to know that you are beginning to accept both
8
private and government-to-government loans.
B: Our policy is to rely mainly on our own efforts. But if conditions permit,
we don t refuse to consider government-to-government or non-government loans.
A: Do you have any other restrictions or concrete policies regarding accepting
9
loans?
B: Yes, there are, as a matter of fact. Here is an example: No matter who
plans to accept loans, the acceptance is only permitted when the programme is
10
ready and sufficient RMB to match the loans has been collected.
A: I would really like to know some details in the field of international trade.
B: In foreign trade, our policy is the same. We encourage individual units to
consider carefully their ability to pay before using the loans, especially when
importing goods. Anyway, some statistics have revealed that quite a few companies
and enterprises have used commercial credits, bank credits and other long-term
11
interest-free loans.
A: If there is any need, we d like to supply you with a loan at the most
12
favourable rate.
B: What favourable rate could you offer?
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Not e s :
1 . It is said that you are taking up a new policy in your foreign trade. 听说你
们在对外贸易中采取了 一项 新 政策。 It is said + that clause 据 说 例: It is
said you are going to go abroad. 听说你要出国了。
2 . We still keep to the principle of equality and mutual benefit. Only we are
trying to follow some general international practices. 我们依然坚持平等互利的原
则。我们只是遵循一些基本的国际惯例。
3 . We have adopted, for example, payment by installments, compensation
trade and so on. 例如, 我们已经采用了分期付款、补偿贸易, 等等。
4 . If the terms and conditions are favourable, we are prepared to accept
foreign loans. 如果条件优惠的话, 我们 打算 接受 外国 贷款。 be prepared to do
sth. . . 打算 / 愿意 做 某 事, 例: To start business with you, we are prepared to
order 80 tons for a trial. 为了 与你们 初步 展开业 务, 我们 准备 买 80 吨作 为试
用。
5 . flexible 灵活的
6 . Now I ve come to see you re really pursuing an open door policy. 现在我明
白了, 你们确实在贯彻开放政策。I ve come to do. . . 用于表 示一个动 作的发
展过程 例: I ve come to know that you specialize in export of hardware. 我了解
到你们专营小五金的出口。
7 . We ve always adhered to our policy and surely will in the future. 我们一
贯坚持自己的贸易政策, 将来也肯定如此。adhere to. . . 坚持
8 . We are pleased to know that you are beginning to accept both private and
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B
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( New Regulations and Measures Favoring Foreign Investors )
A: I think that the new regulations and measures will primarily benefit the
investors, for example, a joint venture will be allowed a certain reduction or even
12
exemption from income tax in the first five profit-making years.
B: What are profit-making years? You mean the year of production?
A: No, I mean the first five years in which the venture succeeds in producing
13
a profit.
B: I see.
A: What s more, all legitimate rights and interests of foreign investors are
14
protected by Chinese law.
B: That s good.
15
A: And net profit can be remitted abroad.
B: This has been a problem in some other countries. But what if your policy
would change?
16
A: Mr. West, let me put your mind at rest. Perhaps you are worried that
17
the government might nationalize or requisition your investment and property. I
can assure you that such things will never happen. China s political and economic
18
situation is stable, and we mean what we say.
B: What about the risk?
A: Whenever and wherever you invest, it would involve risk. Mr. West, if
you are not to take risks, how can we venture jointly? What s more, the chance of
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Not e s :
1 . I need to learn your policy on investment. 我需 要了解 你们 有关投 资的
政策。
2 . Absorption of foreign capital is an essential part of our business activities.
It covers foreign loans to government departments, enterprises and direct foreign
investment. 吸引外资是我们经济活动的重要部分, 它包括对 政府部门 和企业
的外国贷款, 以及外商在华的直接投资。
3 . We make use of various bank credits and commercial credits; also foreign
governments and international banking establishments make loans to us. 我们除了充
分利用各种银行信贷和商业信贷以外, 还接受外国政府及国际金融机构的贷款。
4 . They are equipment, funds, technology and labor service provided by foreign
enterprises through joint ventures, cooperative operation and cooperative exploitation
and compensation trade. 所谓“直接投资”指的是外国企业通过合资经营、合作生
产、合作开发及补偿贸易向我们提供设备、资金、技术及劳务。
“ 纳税从轻、优惠从
5 . principle of“ lighter tax burden, greater preference”
宽”的政策
6 . That makes sense. 有道理。
7 . We first make clear the orientation and focal point of investment. 首先我
们要解释清楚投资的方向和重点。
8 . up to a point: to some extent; in some degree 在某种程度上
9 . Foreign capital is chiefly used in the key construction projects and
technology reformation of the existing enterprises. 外资主要用于现有企业的建设
项目和技术改造。
10. I ve got a general picture of your policy on absorption of foreign capital.
我对你们吸引外资的政策有了大体的了解。
11. New Regulations and Measures Favoring Foreign Investors 有益于外国投
资者的新规章制度
12. I think that the new regulations and measures will primarily benefit the
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investors, for example, a joint venture will be allowed a certain reduction or even
exemption from income tax in the first five profit-making years. 我认 为新的 规章
制度和措施首先是对投资者有利, 例如, 合资企业 头五个 获利年 可以减 少甚
至不缴所得税。
13. I mean the first five years in which the venture succeeds in producing a
profit. 我指的是企业创利润的头五年。
14. All legitimate rights and interests of foreign investors are protected by
Chinese law. 外国投资者的合法权益都会受到中国法律的保护。
15. And net profit can be remitted abroad. 同时净利还可汇往国外。
16. Let me put your mind at rest. 让我来解除你的顾虑吧。put one s mind
at rest 使某人放心; 使某人安心
17. Perhaps you are worried that the government might nationalize or
requisition your investment and property. 也许你会担心, 我国 政府 会对你 的投
资和财产实行国有化或加以征用。
18. We mean what we say. 我们说话是算数的。
A: I would like to discuss with you ways in which we build a chemical works
1
as a joint venture. I mentioned it while we were in Shanghai last month,
remember?
B: Great! You know our new policy of opening to the outside world presents
2
unrivalled opportunities for joint ventures.
3
A: I know that. But before going into details, may I ask you to enlighten me
on some questions?
B: Yes, I ll be only too glad to. What s it, Mr. Jones?
A: Well, first, I want to know more about the joint venture policy of your
country. Could you explain it to me?
4
B: Yes, of course. I think you are more concerned about paying less taxes
and getting more benefit, right?
A: Yeah! That s the way I see it.
B: Well, according to China s investment policy, investors are provided with
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5
preferential treatment, that is: they are allowed a certain reduction or even total
6
exemption from income tax in the first five profit-making years.
A: I see. Can we remit our profit to foreign countries?
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B: Yes, you can, after having paid taxes. In some of our EDZ, the 10%
income tax on the remittance amount that is legally charged can even be exempted.
A: Yes? But this has been a problem in some countries. Anyway, I m
concerned very much about China s policy, I mean, would it last long?
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B: You may rest assured. China s political and economic situations are
stable, and will remain stable. Our government won t nationalize or requisition
investments and property of investors. We do mean what we say.
A: Are investors lawfully protected?
B: Yes, all legitimate rights and interests of foreign investors are protected by
Chinese law.
A: Thank you, next, a joint venture should determine by themselves their
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organizational structure and personnel system, right?
B: You said it. But the point is that the president is to be appointed by our
side and the vice president by your side. All other managing directors and
managers would be nominated and agreed upon by both parties through
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consultations. And the joint venture is to be under the guidance of the board of
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directors.
A: Well, another question: what about production and other things such as
wage system?
B: I know what s on your mind. In accordance with the targets of their
production and operation, they also have the right to determine production and
operation plans, to raise funds, to use funds and determine by themselves the wage
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levels, the forms of wages and bonuses and allowance system.
A: Mark, last time we talked about the possibility of our joint venture to build
a color TV factory in our country. Shall we come to some details this time?
B: Fine. The board of directors had a meeting. Most of the directors thought
that China is a big country with a large population, rich resources and a
comparatively low level of wages and salary. All these are favorable conditions. So
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Not e s :
1 . I would like to discuss with you ways in which we build a chemical works
as a joint venture. 我想同你讨论我们合资建造一所化工厂的方式。
2 . You know our new policy of opening to the outside world presents
unrivalled opportunities for joint ventures. 你知道, 我们对外开放的新政策为合
资企业提供了前所未有的机遇。
3 . enlighten 启发( 迪) , 教导
4 . concern about 关心
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共同估算来确定这些东西的价值。
19. I have every reason to believe that the future is very promising. 我 们完
全有理由相信前途是非常光明的。
20. As for undiscussed matters, shall we meet again tomorrow? 至于 尚未讨
论的事情, 我们明天再碰头好吗? as for 至于, 就……方面来说
Situation Practice
Practice 1
You are sales manager of Dell Computer Company. You pay a visit to Cooper
Company and want to see the purchase manager to find out if they need your
company s latest computer.
Practice 2
Student A acts as an Australian businessman who plans to invest his capital in
a construction project. You are the Chinese official responsible for the project. He
needs to learn your policy on investment. You give him a general picture of your
policy on absorption of foreign capital.
Practice 3
When you were in America on a business trip, you bought 8 bottles of White
Sky face-crearm, 3 digital cameras and 4 Teddy Bears as gifts to your family and
friends. Now you are at Customs and have to declare the dutiable things.
Practice 4
You are a representative of Fedders, an American air-conditioner producer.
Your company needs a joint venture partner. Now you are discussing with your
partner, a representative of Ningbo General Air-conditioner Factory about
establishing a joint venture.
Un it 3 P r a c t ic a l B u s in e s s En glish
外贸实务英语
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A: We pay by letter of credit.
B: OK. So now we can offer you 10000 pieces of Art. No. 17 at US $ 80
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per piece CIFC5 % London for shipment in May.
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A: Thank you. How long will this offer be open?
B: It s valid for three days.
A: I will study your offer with my colleagues and give you a definite reply in
three days.
B: I ll be waiting for your good news.
A: It s about a year since I saw you last in Guangzhou. How s everything with
you?
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B: Fine, thank you. I ve come to hear about your offer for tablecloths.
A: As is well-known, our tablecloths are exquisitely made and moderately
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priced. They are known for their fine quality and beautiful packing. There is a
wide range of samples in our showroom. Would you like to have a look first?
B: Yes, I d like to. Oh, how beautiful they are! I m especially interested in
Art. No. 64 and 58. The tablecloths made in your province have a ready market in
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our country. On the inquiry sheet, we inquired for 1000 pieces of Art. No. 45.
It remains unchanged. In addition to this item, please offer us 2000 pieces of Art.
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No. 64 and 58 .
A: There would be no problem, I suppose. We always try our best to meet
your requirements in cardboard boxes or in polythene bags, both of them being
decorated with beautiful designs. Here are the samples of packing available now.
Which do you prefer?
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B: Please have Art. No. 64 and 58 packed in cardboard box and Art. No.
45 in polythene bag. What about the terms of payment?
A: Letter of credit available by sight draft. Here is a detailed list of our offer.
The prices we now offer are on the basis of C. I. F 3 % Hamburg.
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B: Is your offer a firm one or one subject to final confirmation?
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A: A firm one, which remains open for 5 days.
B: Thank you. I don t need that long. Since your offer is quite reasonable, I
can accept it here and now.
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A: I m glad we have closed the business. Thank you for your cooperation.
Not e s :
1 . popular items 畅销货
2 . enquiry sheet 询价单
3 . the supply position 供货情况
4 . Do you quote FOB or CIF? 你们 报 FOB 还 是 CIF 价? FOB 即 Free on
Board 装运港船上交货; CIF 即 Cost, Insurance and Freight 到岸价格
5 . We usually quote on CIF basis. 我们通常以 CIF 方式报 价。on. . . basis
以……方式
6 . The market at our end has become pretty competitive. 我地市场竞争很激
烈。
7 . Would you give us an offer for Art. No. 17 CIFC5% London now? 现在
请给我们报 17 号货成本加运 保费 到伦敦 价, 包括 百分 之五 的佣 金。Art. 即
article 物品, C5 % 即 commission 5 % 5% 佣金
8 . We pay by letter of credit. 我们用信用证付款。
9 . So now we can offer you 10000 pieces of Art. No. 17 at US $ 80 per
piece CIFC5% London for shipment in May. 现在我们向你们报价 17 号 货一万
件, 每件成本加保费至伦敦 80 美元, 含佣金 5 % , 五月份运装。
10. How long will this offer be open? 这个报价有效期多长?
11. I ve come to hear about your offer for tablecloths. 我来听听你们对桌布
的报盘。
12. As is well-known, our tablecloths are exquisitely made and moderately
priced. 众所周知, 我们的台布做工精致, 价格公道。
13. The tablecloths made in your province have a ready market in our
country. 你省所产的桌布在我国市场上畅销。have a ready market 有现成的市
场; 畅销
14. In addition to this item, please offer us 2000 pieces of Art. No. 64 and
58. 此外, 请将货号 64 和 58 的 2000 件货物的报价告诉我们。
15. Please have Art. No. 64 and 58 packed in cardboard box. 请把货号 64
和 58 用硬纸板包装。
16. Is your offer a firm one or one subject to final confirmation? 你报的是实
盘还是以最后确认为准?
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wide. It s impossible for us to entertain your counter offer, I m afraid.
A: Mr. Robert, no doubt you have wide contracts. I don t think I have to
stress that our counter offer is well founded. It is in line with the international
market.
B: I don t see how I can pull this business through. Mr. Wang, let s meet
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each other halfway. Mutual efforts would carry us a step forward.
A: Now Mr. Robert, what we have given is a fair price.
B: Well, how s this? We accept your price provided you take the quantity we
offer.
A: I m surprised, Mr. Robert. Wouldn t it be better to settle on the price first
before going on to the quantity? If you accept our counter offer, we ll advise the
quantity from you.
B: Then perhaps you could give me a rough idea of the amount needed?
A: It ll be somewhere around 50000 tons.
B: All right, Mr. Wang. As a token of friendship, we accept your counter
offer for 50000 tons, at 270 US $ per ton FOB Boston.
A: I m glad we have brought this transaction to a successful conclusion.
B: I appreciate your efforts and cooperation and hope that this will be the
forerunner of other transactions in future.
A: Thank you. We ll be waiting for your confirmation.
Not e s :
1 . We give you quotations on the same basis as we quote in the domestic
market. 我们给您的报价单和给国内市场的一样。
2 . That s the point. 问题就在这儿。
3 . Your overheads are in your domestic price, but they can t be carried in the
C. I. F. price. 贵公司的经费包含在你们国内的价格里, 但这项费用是不应该
加入 CIF 价格的。
4 . But even with the overheads out, the export overheads must be put in. 即
使除掉这个经费, 外销经费还是得加进去的。
5 . Here s our offer, 310 US $ per ton, FOB Boston. 我们 的 报价 是 每吨
310 美元, 波士顿船上交货价格( 离岸价格) 。
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A: Good morning, Mr. Edward. Did you just arrive from Sydney?
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B: Yes, I m here for a week. . . calling on business friends.
A: I see. And how s business?
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B: Fairly good. How do you find things?
A: Well, this is the off-season, so business is not particularly brisk just now.
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Well, we ve noticed that your orders have been falling off lately, haven t they?
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B: That s because we have switched to the piece goods market.
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A: But you re still handling made-up goods, aren t you?
B: We are, but on a smaller scale.
A: Is there anything that I can book for you now?
B: Well, if your prices are right, you can.
A: You ll get right prices. You can rely on that. What kinds of goods do you
want, knit goods, sportswear, T shirts, or underwear?
B: We can do better with woven garments, but what we can order from you
right now are cotton goods.
A: I see. Can you let me have the name and quantities? I ll take them down
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in this indent book and give you a copy.
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B: Let s see, table linen, 5000 sets, with 50 sheets to the case.
A: Any pillow cases?
B: Yes. Let s have 5000 pillow cases. Watch the front buttons this time. You
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remember? Some were too loose in the last lot you sent us.
A: That s right, I remember. We ll see that the buttons are securely stitched
on this time. How did that shipment of trousers go that we sent you in April?
B: Oh, that one. That was for one of our branch stores. I believe the trousers
sold well.
A: Could you take some more?
B: Not just now. It s a bit too early. What I ve given you is about all for the
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present.
Not e s :
1 . place an order 订货
2 . the minimum quantity 起订量
3 . sales volume 销售量
4 . I m here for a week. . . calling on business friends. 我在这 儿逗留 一周,
拜访商业界的朋友。call on sb. 拜访, 看望某人
5 . How do you find things? 你们的情况怎么样呢?
6 . We ve noticed that your orders have been falling off lately, haven t they?
我们发现贵公司的订单逐渐减少了, 不是吗? fall off 减少
7 . That s because we have switched to the piece goods market. 那是因 为我
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们转向布匹生意的缘故。
8 . But you re still handling made-up goods, aren t you? 但你 们仍然经 营成
衣, 不是吗?
9 . I ll take them down in this indent book and give you a copy. 我把它记在
这订货本上, 然后复印一份给你。
10. with 50 sheets to the case 每箱 50 条床单
11. Watch the front buttons this time. You remember? Some were too loose in
the last lot you sent us. 这次得注意前排钮扣。你记得吗? 上次你寄给我们的
那批货, 有些钮扣太松了。
12. What I ve given you is about all for the present. 我所告诉你的大概就是
目前的这些。
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for our imports. That s the usual practice adopted internationally.
A: But I heard you would accept different kinds of payment.
B: Quite right. But that all depends on the specific circumstances.
A: Is D /P acceptable to you?
B: But for the moment, I m afraid we must insist on our usual payment terms.
A: If that s the case, I ll have no alternative but to accept your terms of
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payment. By the way, when must I open the L /C if I want the goods to be
delivered before Christmas season? You know, Christmas is the selling season at
our end.
B: A month before date of shipment, as mentioned in our Sales Contract.
A: All right. I ll have the L / C opened by fax as soon as I get home.
B: When will that be?
A: E arly next week. Meanwhile, please get everything ready and try to
dispatch the goods immediately after you get my L / C.
B: You may rest assured of that.
A: Let s discuss the delivery date first. You offered to deliver within six
months after the contract signing.
B: Yes.
A: The interval is too long, I m afraid. Could you deliver the drillers sooner?
B: I must say we can do very little in this matter. But we d like to hear more
from you on this. Then we shall see what can be done.
A: Our idea is that you deliver within three months after the contract signing.
B: Impossible! As you know, we make most of the drillers parts, but the
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base of the truck comes from another Swedish manufacturer. We have to order
from them first.
A: I see.
B: To make this base, they must first get detail-for example, the height of the
tunnel.
A: Right.
B: It ll therefore take quite a long time. I ll telex home for the earliest
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possible delivery date.
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A: Please let us know as soon as you hear from your home office?
B: I ll certainly do that.
Not e s :
1 . terms of payment 付款方式
2 . As you ve seen from the specimen contract, we require payment by
confirmed, irrevocable L /C payable against presentation of shipping documents.
正如你们从合同样本上看到的那样, 我们要求的付款方式是 不可撤销 的保兑
的凭提交的装运单据付款的信用证。
3 . Could you make an exception in our case and accept D /P or D / A? 你能否
为我们破例接 受 付 款 交单 或 者 承 兑 交单? D /P = documents against payment
付款后交付凭单 D / A = documents against acceptance 承兑后交付凭单( 外汇)
4 . That ll not only tie up my money but also increase my cost. 那将不仅会冻
结我的资金而且会增加我的费用。
5 . You can draw on me just as if there were a letter of credit. 我可以像用信
用证支付一样开出汇票向我收款。
6 . But you are doubtless aware that an irrevocable L / C gives us the additional
protection of the banker s guarantee. 不过, 毫无疑问你们明白开立不可 撤销的
信用证会使我们得到银行的保护。
7 . And the other way round, we also pay by L /C for our imports. 反过来说,
我们进口也用信用证支付。
8 . That s the usual practice adopted internationally. 这 是 国际 上 采 用的 惯
例。
9 . If that s the case, I ll have no alternative but to accept your terms of
payment. 如果那样的话, 我 除 了接 受 你 们 的 付款 条 件 外 别 无选 择。have no
alternative but. . . 除了 …… 外 别 无 选 择 例: I ll have no alternative but to go
with you. 我除了跟你走外别无选择
10. As you know, we make most of the drillers parts, but the base of the
truck comes from another Swedish manufacturer. 你知道, 我们 生产 钻机大 部分
零件, 只是底座由一家瑞典制造商生产。
11. I ll telex home for the earliest possible delivery date. 我会给国内打电报
尽可能把交货日期提前。
12. Please let us know as soon as you hear from your home office? 一收到国
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内总部的来电就请通知我们。
B: You need have no fears about that. Our way of packing has been widely
accepted by other clients, and we have received no complaints whatsoever up to
now.
A: Well, I suppose there is no other choice.
Not e s :
1. All the bags are beautifully designed to come in line with the local market
preference at your end. 所有的袋子都设计得很精美, 符合你们当地市场的口味。
2 . logo 标识
3 . What if dampness gets into the packages? 包装袋受潮怎么办?
4 . take any chances 冒险
5 . It has just occurred to me that there is still another possibility to ensure a
prompt delivery of the goods. 我突然想起还有另一个确保这批货物迅速交货的
可 能 性。It occurred to sb. + that 从 句 表 示“ 某 人 突 然 想 起 …… ” 例: It
suddenly occurred to him that this was something he should never do. 他突然想到
他绝不能干这种事。
6 . Hong Kong is out of the question. 香港 是不 可能的。out of the question
意为“ 不可能, 办不到的”
7 . If shipment were effected from Hong Kong we could receive the goods
much earlier. 如果从香港装船, 我方收到货物的时间便可以早多了。
8 . You want to have your goods shipped from Shantou to Osaka via Hong
Kong, where they can be transshipped. 你想要把你们的货物从汕头经香港转运
到大坂。
A: Hello, Mr. Gao. Glad you are back, I do hope you had a pleasant trip.
B: Thank you. I had a very pleasant flight. I m very glad to hear that the
negotiation is going on well. Shall we get down to the question of inspection this
morning, Mr. West?
A: All right. Careful and proper inspection is an indispensable part to ensure
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the quality of the goods to be purchased.
B: First we should define the inspection right.
A: How do you stipulate the inspection clauses for your imports and exports?
B: According to the inspection clauses inspection must be conducted before
shipment by recognized surveyors. The certificates of quality and quantity issued
Unit 3 Practical Business English 外贸实务英语 30 7
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by the recognized surveyors may be taken as the basis for negotiating payment.
3
After the goods arrive, the commodity inspection bureau at the port of destination
may re-inspect the goods. The inspection certificates issued by the inspection
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bureau of the destination port shall serve as the basis for filing a claim.
A: That is, the exporter should have the goods inspected before shipment,
and the importer should have the goods re-inspected after their arrival, right?
B: You are right. It is common in international trade today.
A: Very reasonable. The interests of both the buyer and seller are taken into
account.
( Mr. Smith is discussing insurance terms with Mr. Wang in the insurance
department. )
( A: Mr. Smith B: Mr. Wang)
A: May I ask you a few questions about insurance?
B: Yes.
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A: Now we ve given a C. I. F. Shanghai price for some steel plates. What
insurance rate do you suggest we should get?
B: Well, obviously you won t want All Risks cover.
A: Because they aren t delicate goods and won t likely be damaged on the
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voyage. F. P. A. will be good enough.
B: Then am I right in understanding that F. P. A. does not cover partial loss
7
of the nature of particular average?
A: That s right. On the other hand, a W. P. A. policy covers you against
8
partial loss in all cases.
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B: Are there any other clauses in marine policies?
A: Oh, lots of them! For instance, War Risks, T. P. N. D and S. R . C.
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C.
B: Well, thank you very much for all that information. Could you give me a
quotation for my consignment now?
A: Are you going to make an offer today?
B: Yes, my customer is in urgent need of the steel plates.
A: OK. I ll get the rate right away.
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B: Thank you.
A: Sure.
Not e s :
1 . to ensure the quality of the goods to be purchased 确保 即将 购买的 商品
质量 to be purchased 此处不定式的被动式作定语
2 . The certificates of quality and quantity issued by the recognized surveyors
may be taken as the basis for negotiating payment. 公认的检查 员出具的 质量和
数量证明可作为议付的依据。take as the basis for = serve as the basis for 作为
依据, 作为基础
3 . the commodity inspection bureau at the port of destination 目的港 的商检
局
4 . serve as the basis for filing a claim 作为索赔的依据
5 . C. I. F. = cost, insurance and freight 到岸价格( 包括货价, 运费和保险
费)
6 . F. P. A. will be good enough. 平安险就挺好。
7 . Then am I right in understanding that F. P. A. does not cover partial loss
of the nature of particular average? 我理解平安险不保水渍险性质 的部分 损失,
对吗?
8 . On the other hand, a W. P. A. policy covers you against partial loss in
all cases. 另一方面, 水渍险保险单保你在各种情况下遭受的部分损失险。
9 . marine policies 海运保险单
10. For instance, War Risks, T. P. N. D and S. R. C. C. 比如, 战争 险,
偷窃提货不着险及罢工, 暴动和民变险。
A: Good morning, Mr. Smith. Here is our contract. Please go over it and see
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if everything is in order.
B: Let me read it over and consider it. ( Reading the contract ) Don t you
think we should add a sentence here like this. If one side fails to observe the
contract, the other side is entitled to cancel it, and the loss for this reason should
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be charged by the side breaking the contract?
A: That s OK. I think all the terms should meet with unanimous agreement.
Do you have any comment on this clause?
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B: I think this clause suits us well, but the time of payment should be
prolonged, two to three months.
A: Usually we are accustomed to payment within one month, but for the sake
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of the friendship between us, we ll fix it at two months.
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B: No wonder everyone speaks highly of your commercial integrity.
A: Thank you for your compliment, you know, it is our permanent principle
14
that contracts are honored and commercial integrity is maintained. Anything else
15
you want to bring up for discussion?
B: Yes, one more thing I would like to point out, that is, timely delivery.
16
You know our customers are in urgent need of the goods. If you fail to deliver the
goods at the time stipulated in the contract, they may turn elsewhere for
17
substitution. In that way, we just can t stand the loss.
A: Well, you may rest assured that the shipment will be duly delivered, we
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must have your LC at least one month before the time of shipment.
B: Of course, when I get back, I ll open an LC for the whole quantity as soon
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as possible.
A: Good, one more thing to say, the stipulations in the relevant credit should
strictly conform to the terms stated in the contract in order to avoid subsequent
20
amendment. If that does happen, shipment will possibly be delayed.
B: I see.
A: Any other questions?
B: No, nothing more. The contract contains basically all we have agreed
upon during our negotiations. I hope no questions about the terms. So, Miss Li,
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please have the contract amended. And we are to sign it tomorrow morning. Now,
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I m glad our negotiation has come to a successful conclusion. I hope this will lead
to further business between us.
A: We hope so, too.
Not e s :
1 . But you can do even better if you develop some kind of sales network here.
但如果你们能在那儿开发出某种销售网络, 将会卖得更好。
2 . But honestly, an annual sales volume of $500000 does not justify a sole
agency agreement. 50 万美元 的 年 销售 量 并不 证 明你 们 能胜 任 独 家代 理 的工
作。
3 . I couldn t have said it any better, but we expect a 10% commission, of
course. 就是这个意思。当然我们要求 10% 的佣金。
4 . What duration are we talking about? 那么代理期限是多长?
5 . We ll allow you 10% commission if you guarantee an annual increase of $
100000, starting from $1000000, for the first year. 如果你们保证第一年销售量
100 万美元, 然后每年增加 10 万, 我们就给 10% 的佣金。
6 . You certainly drive a hard bargain. 你真善于讨价还价。
7 . The territory will be confined to the Canadian market only. 代理地区将仅
限于加拿大市场。
8 . And we, on our part, shall not handle competitive products offered by
other suppliers either. 当然我们也不能经营其他供货商提供的竞争性产品。
9 . Please go over it and see if everything is in order. 请过 目一 下, 看 看是
否一切妥当。
10. If one side fails to observe the contract, the other side is entitled to
cancel it, and the loss for this reason should be charged by the side breaking the
contract? 如果一方不履行合同协议, 另一方 则有 权终止 合同, 由 此造成 的损
失由毁约方承担。
11. I think this clause suits us well. 我认为这一条款很合适。
12. But for the sake of the friendship between us, we ll fix it at two months.
但是看在我们之间友谊的份上, 我 们就把 付款 期限 定为两 个月。 for the sake
of 为了……的缘故
13. No wonder everyone speaks highly of your commercial integrity. 难怪大
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家都极为推崇你们的商业信誉。
14. It is our permanent principle that contracts are honored and commercial
integrity is maintained. 重合同、守信用是我们的一贯原则。
15. to bring up 提出
16. be in urgent need of 急需……
17. In that way, we just can t stand the loss. 这样的话, 我们将无法承受损
失.
18. You may rest assured that the shipment will be duly delivered, we must
have your LC at least one month before the time of shipment. 你们尽可放心, 我们
会按时交货的, 我们必须在船运之前一个月收到你们的信用证。
LC 信用证, 即 Letter of Credit
19. When I get back, I ll open an LC for the whole quantity as soon as
possible. 我回去之后将尽快开出所有数量的信用证。
20. The stipulations in the relevant credit should strictly conform to the terms
stated in the contract in order to avoid subsequent amendment. 有关 信用证上的
规定必须与合同上的条款完全一致, 这样, 才可避免日后被修订。
21. I m glad our negotiation has come to a successful conclusion. 我很 高兴
这次洽谈圆满成功。come to a conclusion 得出结论
A: Now, Mr. Liu, we have gone too far off the point. Let s return to the topic
of commission shall we?
B: That s just what I was going to propose.
A: Honestly, Mr. Liu, the rate of commission you are going to grant us is far
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too small.
B: But that s exactly the same we pay to other agents. Any increase would
have to be put onto the price and make it less competitive. Moreover, when other
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customers get to know it, they are likely to raise questions. It would then be very
embarrassing.
A: That I know. But then, they have established their markets while we have
to start from the very beginning. Besides, it s a new product. We shall have to
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A: Mr. Wang. I ve considered the offer you made me yesterday. I must point
out that your price is much higher than other quotations we ve received.
B: Well, it may appear a little higher, but the quality of our products is
much better than that of other suppliers. You must take this into consideration.
A: I agree with you on this point. Otherwise, we would simply stop doing
business with you. This time I intend to place a large order but business is almost
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impossible unless you give me a discount.
B: If so, we ll certainly give you a discount. But how large is the order you
intend to place with us?
A: 80000 sets with a discount rate of 20% .
B: I am afraid I could not agree with you for such a big discount. In this
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way, it won t leave us anything. Our maximum is 10% .
A: Oh, Mr. Wang, you see, with such a large order on hand, you needn t
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worry any more. You don t have to take in new orders. Think it over. We are old
friends.
B: Considering the long-standing business relationship between us we shall
grant you special discount of 10% . As you know, we do business on the basis of
equality and mutual benefit.
A: Yes, I also hope we do business on mutually beneficial basis. But 10%
discount is not enough for such a big order.
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B: Only for very special customers do we allow them a rate of 10% discount.
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Besides, the price of this product is tending up. There is a heavy demand for it.
A: Yes, I know the present tendency. Anyhow, let s meet each other half-
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way, how about 15 % ?
B: You are a real businessman! All right, I agree to give you 15% discount
provided you order 100000 sets.
A: OK. I accept.
Not e s :
1 . Honestly, the rate of commission you are going to grant us is far too small.
老实说, 你给我们的佣金率太小了。
2 . Any increase would have to be put onto the price and make it less
competitive. Moreover, when other customers get to know it, they are likely to
raise questions. 佣金的任何增加都会加到价格上, 从而使价格的竞争力下降,
而且, 其他客户如果知道 的话, 他们 很可 能会提 意见 的。be likely to do sth.
有可能……
3 . But your ten percent is far from being acceptable. 可是, 你提出的 10% 太
高, 难以接受。
4 . I have to get confirmation from the head office. 我必须 得到 总公司 的确
认才行。
5 . This time I intend to place a large order but business is almost impossible
unless you give me a discount. 这次我想订一大批货。可是如 果你不给 我折扣
的话, 这笔生意几乎没有可能做成。
6 . In this way, it won t leave us anything. 这样的话, 我方就无利可图了。
7 . You don t have to take in new orders. 你们就不必接受新的订单了。take
in 此处意为: 接( 订单, 活干)
8 . Only for very special customers do we allow them a rate of 10% discount.
只有对十分特殊的客户, 我们才给予 10% 的折扣。
9 . Besides, the price of this product is tending up. 此外, 这种产品的价格
正上涨。
10. Anyhow, let s meet each other half-way, how about 15% ? 不管怎样, 我
们相互让步, 15 % 的折扣怎么样?
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A: What should we do when our shipment has been totally lost or partially
damaged?
B: We must prepare our claim and send it to the insurance company to secure
payment.
A: Do brokers take care of that?
B: Yes, they usually do. In Europe they charge a 1% commission on the
amount of the claim for their collecting services while in the States they do the work
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without charge to the importer.
A: That s part of the service on the broker s side.
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B: Exactly. When we have bought insurance for the country of destination,
we can directly contact the insurance company or through our brokers.
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A: What are the documents needed to obtain payment?
B: Well, let s talk about that next time.
A: Have you checked how much of the contents of the damaged bales can still
be used?
B: The report said that the majority can be salvaged. About 20% can t be
used or sold out. We are very anxious about it. We had counted on receiving the
shipment to complete several orders.
A: We understand your problem.
B: I m sure we can count on your support to help us to overcome the present
difficulty.
A: What do you suggest for a settlement?
B: We are willing to accept the shipment if you will allow 30% reduction in
price.
A: Let s compromise on a 20% reduction in price on this shipment. And for
your next order, we ll give you some preferential terms in addition to what you are
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getting from us now.
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Not e s :
1 . Yes, they usually do. In Europe they charge a 1% commission on the
amount of the claim for their collecting services while in the States they do the work
without charge to the importer. 是的, 保险经纪 人通 常得 承担。在 欧洲他 们收
取索赔全额的百分之一, 作为收款 服务 的佣金; 在美国 则市 例行服 务, 他们
不向进口商收取费用。collecting service, 收款服务。
2 . the country of destination 进口国
3 . What are the documents needed to obtain payment? 申请理赔款时, 得凭
什么文件?
4 . And for your next order, we ll give you some preferential terms in addition
to what you are getting from us now. 下次 订货 时, 你们除 了这 次 得到 的之 外,
我们还要给你们优惠。
A
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A: Shall we revert to the matter we talked about yesterday?
B: I m glad to make further discussion with you. We agree to supply you with
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a complete set of equipment for an asparagus processing line.
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A: Could you give a detailed account of the equipment?
B: You may rest assured that the equipment is made of the best materials with
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first-class workmanship, brand-new and unused.
A: Your equipment is somewhat better than that we just purchased from other
suppliers, but your price is too high.
B: We could manage to reduce our price by 3 % if you are agreeable to pay us
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back wholly or in part by the resultant product of the equipment.
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A: It s better for us to do total compensation trade. We guarantee that the
canned asparagus is up to the Chinese export standard.
B: We accept total compensation trade then. Equipment costs will be paid for
with the asparagus produced by the machines.
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A: How long should it take to have the payment completely made?
B: Two years or so. The sooner the better.
A: Well complete payment within 2 years from the commencement of
production.
B: That sounds reasonable to us.
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A: How many engineers will be sent to help us with the installation work?
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B: Two or three at most.
A: How about their expenses?
B: According to the terms and conditions we stipulated yesterday, air tickets
between China and America is for our account, and such expenses as for inland
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traffic, meals and lodging in China are born by you.
A: As we know, compensation trade is a form of trade based on mutual trust
and mutual benefit. I hope with your full support and close cooperation, more
important business will be done in the near future.
B: I hope so. Would you prepare the draft agreement?
A: OK. Shall we meet again at 2 this afternoon?
B: Good. I ll be expecting you then.
A: I got to know from your agency that you require our textiles and want to
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pay for them with your bean curd processing line. Shall we discuss the matter in
detail, Mr. Smith?
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B: Sure. That is exactly what I ve come all the way here for.
A: You see, we usually do not enter into this form of business of
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compensation trade, because it involves risks. But since you are one of our old
long-standing customers and both parties have established mutual trust, we would
consider it this time provided the machines you provide are advanced and terms are
preferential. Now, could you tell me something about the equipment?
B: Certainly. As you may well know, our bean curd processing line is the
most advanced and well-known in the world.
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A: And what precisely are your requirements?
B: We want you to supply annually 1000 pieces of cotton goods, 14000
garments and 25000 piece goods. The total quantity for the five years will be X
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pieces and garments. The prices of these products will just compensate the costs of
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equipment and installation of the line.
A: I m afraid I can t accept your terms. Admittedly, your equipment is
somewhat better than those from other suppliers, but your price is too high.
Besides, we have to bear the risk of fluctuation in exchanging rate in these five
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years. We can only accept 80 % of your requirements for five years. Only in this
way can it be reasonable.
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B: In order to conclude the business, how about meeting us half way? We
accept your suggestion of the quantities of the textiles, but could you manage to
supply them within 3 years?
A: Three years is a problem because our annual textile output is limited, but
we could manage to pay you back within 4 years.
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B: OK, let s fix it. You provide us the above said bean curd processing line
and we provide you with X pieces of textiles in total within 4 years as the
compensation of your equipment and installation fee.
A: Right. Now how many engineers will be sent to help us with the
installation work?
B: Two.
A: How about their expenses?
B: Air tickets between China and South Korea are for our account.
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A: When shall we sign the draft agreement?
B: As soon as I ve prepared it, two or three days.
A: Good, I wish for a pleasant cooperation between us.
B: Our cooperation is always satisfying, and this time, I am sure, will not be
an exception.
Not e s :
1 . Shall we revert to the matter we talked about yesterday? 我们接着昨天谈
过的问题谈, 好吗?
2 . We agree to supply you with a complete set of equipment for an asparagus
processing line. 我们同 意 向你 方 提供 一 整 套 芦笋 生 产 线 的 设备。 supply sb.
with sth. 或 supply sth. to sb. 向某人提供……
3 . detailed account ( 设备的) 详细情况
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4 . You may rest assured that the equipment is made of the best materials with
first-class workmanship, brand-new and unused. 你 可以 放 心, 这 套 设备 由 一流
工艺、优质材料制造, 崭新, 尚未使用过。
5 . We could manage to reduce our price by 3 % if you are agreeable to pay us
back wholly or in part by the resultant product of the equipment. 如果你方愿用直
接产品进行全部或部分的补偿, 我们可以设法减价 3% 。
6 . It s better for us to do total compensation trade. 对我们 来说最好 用全额
补偿。
7 . How long should it take to have the payment completely made? 还清货款
要多久?
8 . installation work 安装工作
9 . at most 至多
10. According to the terms and conditions we stipulated yesterday, air tickets
between China and America is for our account, and such expenses as for inland
traffic, meals and lodging in China are born by you. 根据我们昨天定的条款, 中
美之间的车票由我方负担, 象内陆交通、在中国的 食宿这 样的费 用由你 方负
担。be for one s account = be born by sb. 由……负担
11. I got to know from your agency that you require our textiles and want to
pay for them with your bean curd processing line. 我从你方的代理处得知你们需
要我们的纺织品并想用你们的豆腐生产线偿付。
12. come all the way 从远道而来
13. We usually do not enter into this form of business of compensation trade.
我们通常不从事补偿贸易这种类型的生意。to enter into 进入, 参与, 开始从
事 例: Our corporation entered into trade on garments two years ago. 我们公司
是两年前从事服装贸易的。
14. What precisely are your requirements? 你们的具体要求是什么样?
15. The prices of these products will just compensate the costs of equipment
and installation of the line. 你方生产的 产 品价 格将 正好 补偿 我 方提 供的 设备
及安装生产线的费用。
16. We have to bear the risk of fluctuation in exchanging rate in these five
years. 在这五年里, 我们还得冒货币兑换率浮动的危险。
17. In order to conclude the business, how about meeting us half way? 为了
达成交易, 我们互相折衷一下, 怎么样? meet sb. half way 折衷, 互相让步
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Situation Practice
Practice 1
Make conversations based on the following table.
Practice 2
Mr. Mason, the buyer, suggests paying on D/ P basis in view of the small
amount of the transaction while Mr. May, the seller, insists on paying by
confirmed irrevocable documentary L / C, which is the usual practice of his
company. After negotiating, Mr. May agrees to make an exception to the rules and
accept delivery against D / P at sight. The deal is concluded.
Practice 3
It is your usual way to pack bath towels in cartons, but your client thinks that
cartons are easy to cut open and thus subjected to pilferage. You assure him that
your cartons are strong and well protected from moisture and pilferage. Your client
agrees to your packing for a trial shipment.
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Practice 4
Suppose you are a Chinese supplier of men and women s underwear. A foreign
buyer asks for a 10% commission which you think is much higher than you can
afford. After negotiating, you two finally reach an agreement on 7% commission.
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