Unit 6

Business English

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Text A

Words and Expressions absenteeism n. 旷工，旷课 accomplishment n. 技能，才艺；成就 aptitude n. 敏悟；习性；才能 assess vt. 确定，估价，评价 candidate n. 候选人；投考者 cognitive adj. 认知的，以实际经验为

基 础的 confront vt. 使面临，对抗 descriptive adj. 描述的，叙述的

Human Resource Policies-Employee Selections

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Words and Expressions dexterity n. 灵巧，机敏 dimension n. 尺度，尺寸 enthusiasm n. 热心，积极性，激发热情的事物 ethical adj. 伦理的；道德的 impressive adj. 给人印象深刻的，感人的 incumbent adj. 职责所在的，负有……义务

的 integrity n. 正直，诚实；健全 leaderless adj. 无领袖的 machinist n. 机械师，机械安装修理工 managerial adj. 管理的 memo n. 备忘录

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Text A

Words and Expressions psychologist n. 心理学者 recommendation n. 推荐；推荐信 scholastic adj. 学术上的 simulation n. 仿真，假装，模拟 supervisory adj. 监督的；管理的；指导的 undergo vt. 经历，遭受，忍受 unstructured adj. 松散的，没有特定结构的 validity n. 确实，有效 welder n. 焊接工 assembly line 工厂产品的装配线 BMW 德国宝马汽车公司 South Carolina 南卡罗来纳（美国）

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Text B

Words and Expressions aggressive adj. 好斗的，侵略性的 arrogant adj. 傲慢的，自大的 blather n/v. 喋喋不休的说，废话，胡说 brain-teaser n. 难题，谜 choosy adj. 慎重选择的，好挑剔的 cramming n. 塞满，填鸭式的用功 coherent adj. 粘在一起的，一致的，连

贯的 disastrous adj. 损失惨重的，悲伤的 flunk v. 失败，放弃，考试不及格

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Text B

Words and Expressions gantlets n. 长手套，竹笞刑 hurdle n. 篱笆，障碍 ludicrous adj. 可笑的，滑稽的，愚蠢的 maddeningly adv. 令人发狂的，使人恼火的 overqualified adj. 资历过高的 pantsuit n. 长裤与衣相配成套的便服 prescreening adj. 预先筛分 rigmarole n. 冗长的废话，胡言乱语 bone up 抓紧温习课程；突击钻研

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Text B

Words and Expressions computer-science 计算机科学 drag on 拖延 drive down 压低 good old days 美好的往日，当年 member of Congress 国会众议院议员（美国） move away 离开 take turns 轮流，依次 trip over 绊倒 take heart 振作

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Business Writing

Important Notes 招聘广告的架构

招聘职位（ Job Title ）、部门和工作地点 企业介绍和部分介绍（ Company/ Department Overvi

ew ） 工作范围（ Job Description ） 申请要求（ Qualifications ） 其他信息

Recruiting Advertisement

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Business Writing

Sample

Greater China Communication ManagerLocation: ShanghaiDepartment: Marketing and Communication, Sunflower Greater ChinaSunflower Corporation is a leading global organization in the specialty steel industry.We provide a sound work environment and challenging career opportunities to our employees, together with competitive compensation packages and tailor-made training programs. As a result, we were recognized in the United States with the award for the “Top 10 Best Employers of 2007”.Sunflower Greater China was established in 2000 and is a $2.5 billion business unit, wholly owned by Sunflower Corporation. The company offers various types of specialty steels to industrial clients in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Sunflower Greater China has more than 100 staff committed to serving the rapidly expanding Chinese economy.

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Business Writing

Responsibilities Develop and implement PR projects in China ( i.e. Industrial Forums, press releases and Indus

trial Conferences) Develop and maintain good relationship with key stakeholders ( Government Authorities, Ind

ustry Associations and business partners) Oversee and manage media relations. Ensure a consistent disclose of the Corporate message w

ith the media in China. Work with the Marketing team to develop CSR activities. Take the lead and coordinate the efforts in reaction to any crisis that may impact on the firm in

China. Evaluate and manage the PR agency to ensure the success of all special projects. Report to

The Regional Communication Director

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Business Writing

Consults with The Management team in Greater China The Greater China Marketing Team The Global Communication TeamQualificationsA Degree in Communication, Public Relations or other related fields; an MBA holder is preferred.A minimum of five years proven PR experience with a multinational company.Extensive networks with influential and authoritative media contacts, with industry associations and policy makers.Prior experience in media (journalism, TV or Internet) or PR consultancy will be an advantage.Proven ability to identify and manage resources (i.e. vendors and agencies); experience in PR project and crisis management.An open-minded and results-oriented person with the ability to work effectively in a highly diversified environment.A good command of both spoken and written English.

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Business Dialogue

Dialogue 1: An Invitation to Dinner

A: Mr. Brown, how are you feeling today? Did you have a good rest last night? B: Yes I did. I feel very well. Thank you, Xiao Li. A: I’m glad that you’re fine. Now, our general manager, Mr. Zhang sent me over to say that

he wished the pleasure of your company at the dinner, this evening. B: Oh. really? It’s very kind of you. A: This is your invitation card. And we’ll have a dance party after the dinner. B: How nice of him! Thanks for your invitation. I’ll be delighted to go. A: Well, shall I pick you up at 5o’clock then? B: That’s very nice of you, but won’t it be too troublesome for you? A: No, no trouble at all. As this is your first visit to China, you would no doubt be interested

in Chinese cooking. B: I really do not deserve your kindness. A: There will be some other friends whom you will be glad to meet, I think. B: I’m sure I’ll enjoy their company. A: Now, everything is ready. Mr. Zhang is waiting for you. Let’s go. B: Well, Let’s go.

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Dinner; At Dinner

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Business Dialogue

Dialogue 2: At Dinner

A: Mr. Brown, May I introduce Mr. Zhang, our general manager to you? B: How do you do, Mr. Zhang. C: How do you do, Mr. Brown, It’s a pleasure to have you here. B: It’s very kind of you to have invited me. C: Now, I’d like you to meet my friends. Allow me to introduce them to you. This is Mr. Yu, the ass

istant manager of our corporation. He is in charge of Personnel Department. This is Ms. Peng. She is finance department manager, and you know, this is Ms. Wang, the director of Public Relations, and this is Miss. Huang Mei, the secretary of the manager office. This is Li Han, the secretary and interpreter. They are with us this evening.

B: Oh, how nice. I’m glad to meet you Mr. Yu, Ms. Peng, Miss. Huang. Y.P.H: Glad to meet you, too. C: Now, let’s be seated. Have a cup of tea please. B: It’s good to start with a cup of Chinese tea. I like it. C: I’m glad to hear that. By the way, Mr. Brown, do you intend to have a long stay here? B: About two months. This is meant to be both a business and pleasure trip. C: That’s a good idea. We hope you’ll stay here for a long time. Dinner is ready. Please go to the tab

le.

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Business Dialogue

Dialogue 3

A: This is your seat, Mr. Brown. Sit down, please. B: Thank you. Mr. Zhang, I’m really a bit nervous now. I know nothing of your table manners.

It would be in bad taste for a guest to make blunder. A: Don’t worry, Mr. Brown. As for table manners, there is only one rule you must observe. Th

at is to make yourself at home. B: No wonder people say the Chinese are hospitable. Now, I have seen it with my own eyes. A: Mr. Brown, which do you prefer, Brandy, MaoTai or Wine? B: Brandy and Mao Tai are too strong for me. Just a glass of dry red wine, please. A: But Jiugui spirits doesn’t go to the head. Would you like to try it? B: Well. I’ll try a little. A: Would you like to use chopsticks or knife and fork, Mr. Brown? B: I think I’ll try chopsticks and see if I can manage. A: Let me show you. Look, at first place both sticks between the thumb and the forefinger, the

n, keep one still and move the other, so as to make them work like pincers. B: Let me try……Well, how is that? A: Fine, you are learning fast, Mr. Brown. Well, to your health and success in business. Cheer

s. B: And to yours. Cheers.

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