商务英语听说(第二版)Unit 2 Companies and Occupations[精]
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商务英语听说（第二版）参考答案u...商务英语听说(第二版)参考答案unit1-to-test-I--the-keys-o f--listening-practiceUnit1. Welcome and farewell.Part A. intensive listeningPhonetics: A B A D CDictation:1.Flight AF 463 to Paris is now boarding at Gate number 7.2.This is the final call for flight No. AZ 963 to Rome.3.I’d like to make a reservation for a flight to Boston on Nov. 28th.4.Do you have a single room available tomorrow night?5.I’m looking forward to o ur future cooperation.6.I’ll need an economy ticket with an open return.7.I’d like to have my laundry by 9 o’clock tomorrow morning.8.Thank you for all your help during our stay here in China.Part B. Extensive listeningDialogues: B C B B D1.W: do you have anything particular to declare?M: No. I don’t think so. I haven’t got anything dutiable with me.Q: where does the conversation most probably take place?2. M: will you attend the Fair in Tianjin in two days?W: No. I’m leaving Tianjin for Shanghai tomorrow morning for a 3-day meeting, and will visit Guangzhou afterwards.Q: where is the man going tomorrow?3.W: your flight will be departing from Gate 18. the boarding time is 8:45 andyour flight leaves at 9:15, have a nice journey!M: thank you very much.Q: what time does the man’s flight depart?4.M: did you enjoy your flight?W: Not really, I was a little airsick when the plane experienced a few bumps.Q: how does the woman like her flight?5.W: room reservation, good afternoon.M: I’d like to boo k a double room for Tuesday next week.Q: what’s the probable relationship between the two speakers? Conversation:Meeting a foreign businessman at the airportMr. Wang: excuse me, sir, but are you Mr. Stone from New York?Mr. Stone: Yes, I am Michael Stone, the sales manager of ABC Import & Export Company, Ltd.Mr. Wang: I am Wang Qiang from Eastern Electronics Company. I’ve come to meet you, Mr. Stone.Mr. Stone: how are you, Mr. Wang? Thank you for coming to the airport to meet me.Mr. Wang: it’s my plea sure. How many people are there in your party?Mr. Stone: only two. This is Miss White, my assistant.Mr. Wang: nice to meet you, Miss White.Miss. White: nice to meet you too, Mr. Wang.Mr. Stone: I’m sorry to have kept you waiting for long, but the flight was delayed30 minutes. If it weren’t for the heavy fog, we would have been here by2:00 pm.Mr. Wang: never mind. I was stuck in traffic, too.Mr. Stone: where are we heading now?Mr. Wang: I guess you must be very tired after the long trip, so it is best if we go to your hotel to check in first. If you don’t mind, we’d like to accommodate you at Sheraton Hotel.Mr. Stone: terrific! That’s very considerate of you.(on the way)Mr. Stone: how far is it to the hotel?Mr. Wang: about 45 minutes. Is this your first time here in Tianjin, Mr. Stone? Mr. Stone: yes. We’ve never been here before.Mr. Wang: so you might as well have a look at the city along the way. And we’ll show you around the city after our business.Mr. Stone: that would be great! Thank you very much.Section A: B C B D APart C. Listening & Speaking IntegrationConversation: Bon VoyageWang: it’s a shame that you can not stay in Beijing for a few more days, Mr. Knox!Knox: Yes, I’d like to, very much indeed. But I have to rush home and preside over the committee meeting. Anyhow, I really enjoyed every minute of my stay here, your warm reception, as well as your working enthusiasm have left me a deep and vivid impression and helped make my trip a productive one.Wang: it’s very kind of you to say so. Through beautiful negotiation we finally have all the disputes solved and the contract signed. I’m sure our initial transaction will pave the way for further cooperation between our two companies. We’ve been brought closer to each other by this transaction.It’s essential for us, or for a country, to strengtheneconomic contact with the outside world, isn’t it?Knox: I quite agree with you. In the long run, it makes sense for a nation to specialize in certain activities, producing the goods in which it has the most advantages and exchanging them for those in which it does not have the advantages.Wang: you seem to be an economist, Mr. Knox!Knox: you are to blame for it, Wang. If you hadn’t started this talk about a country’s…well, let’s drop this t opic. Economist or not, I hope business between us will prosper. Then we’ll have more opportunities to meet each other. To tell you the truth, I find it very hard to say goodbye. I shall be missing you, Wang.Wang: me too, I shall be looking forward to your visit again.Knox: next time I come, I shall see more of the city. And I’ve got to try Beijing Roast Duck again, very impressive. But listen, are they announcing my flight? I’m afraid I have to board the plane now.Wang: Bon Voyage, Mr. Knox!Knox: Good-bye. Let’s keep in contact.Wang: Good-bye and take care.Section A: F F T T TUnit 2. Companies and Occupations.Part A. intensive listeningPhonetics: B A D C ADictation:1.Our market share in China has increased by 6%, accounting for 15%.2.How many sections come under the Production Department?3.We have 70330employees world-wide and sales of $19806million.4.The world wide company has operations in more than 100 countries.5.Secretaries who receive visitors are called receptionists.6.Business hours usually start at 9 am. And finish at 5 pm., Monday to Friday.7.Most of our work consists of looking after the taxation and financial affairs.8.In the United States alone we have a turnover of over $1 billion annually. Part B. Extensive listeningDialogues: D A D C B1.M: I’ve got a job offer in P&J Chemicals. Do you think I should take it?W: well, I’m not quite familiar with it. You’d better do some research on the internet.Q: what does the woman think of P&J Chemicals?2.W: I’d appreciate your profes sional opinion. Do you think that I should suethe company?M: not really. I think that we can settle this out of court.Q: what is the probable relationship between the two speakers?3.M: should I come for an interview?W: I’ll let you know in two weeks w hen I hear from the Personnel Department.Q: when should the man come for an interview?4.W: may I have a look around your company?M: sure, I’ll show you. This way please. The canteen is on the ground floor, the Personnel Department and the Sales are on t he second floor. And you’ll find our biggest department on thethird floor, which is the Production Department.Q: on which floor is the Sales Department?5. M: Good morning. I’m John Green from General Sales Company. I have anappointment with Mr. Smith of the Purchasing Department at tenW: Good morning. Mr. Smith’s office is on the third floor. You can take the lift around the corner.Q: which department does the woman work at?Conversation:McDonald’sTom: Where are we having lunch today?Mary: Since we are visiting another client at 1:30, I guess we’ll just grab sth at McDonald’s. what do you think?Tom: that’s pk with me. We don’t need to bother finding a place to eat, because you can find McDonal d’s everywhere. Bur do you know the history ofthe big M?Mary: not really, you seem to be an expert on that. Tell me some. Did a person named McDonald start it?Tom: yes, actually brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald opened their first restaurant in California in 1940.Mary: it has many restaurants around the world now.Tom: quite right. It’s one of the two most recognized and powerful brands in the world. The other is Coca Cola, the only soft drink supplier to McDonal d’s today. McDonal d’s operates over 32000 restaurants in 119 countries worldwide, employing more than 1.5 million people. It is growing with an average of 396 new restaurants to the system annually in the past five years.This means a new McDonal d’s will open somewhere in the world every single day.Mary: incredible! I wonder how much they make!Tom: sales across all of its company-owned and franchised restaurants totaled $56.9 billion in 2009. its revenues were of $22.7 billion and the netprofit amounts to $4.3 billion.Mary: very good business. Do you know when we had the first McDonal d’s in Beijing?Tom: if I’m not wrong. It was 1992. the date , yes, April 23. but actually McDonal d’s very first appearance in China was in Shenzhen on October 8, 1990.Mary: you seem to know everything! Did you work there?Tom: No, I just came across an article in the newspaper the other day!Part C. Listening & Speaking IntegrationConversation: a job interviewInterviewer: thank you for coming to see us, Emily. Have a seat please. Now, I’dlike to start by checking a few details with you.Emily: OKInterviewer: your resume says you worked in ABC Electronics, when did you join it?Emily: five years ago. It is a large international company, which provided a trainee program for people from university and, well that was my first job, trainee marketing manager.Interviewer: what exactly did you do?Emily: well, the program lasted 18 months. During that time I worked in different departments—in personnel, purchasing,marketing and such things. O also went out with the sales representatives to visit customers. Interviewer: did you enjoy it?Emily: yes, I did. I didn’t really know what I wanted to do when I left university, so it was god to see what the different departments did. I was really practical.Interviewer: it sounds interesting.Emily: yes, it was. But it was very badly paid. I did the same work as other people. I think a lot of the trainees feel they are a cheap source of labor. Interviewer: how long did you stay there?Emily: till the end of the trainee program. And then I saw a job vacancy in the marketing department of GM, and I applied for a job there. That’s whereI work now.Interviewer: but why do you want to leave now?Emily: I want sth more challenging. And I want a job closer to home, too. Interviewer: all right, and what career development are you looking for in our company?Unit 3. products and salesPart A. intensive listeningPhonetics: A B D C CDictation:1.we will allow you another 2% discount for its new product.2.the pants are available in four different colors and three sizes.3.our machine is of better quality though the price is a little higher.4.there is a close relationship between building a reputation and establishinggoodwill./doc/1c3915655.htmlpared with competing products, ours is smaller and lighter.6.we have a wide selection of shirts that will appeal to all ages.7.our company relies on quick sales and low profits.8.the sales reached a peak of 850 million in 2006, before falling to under 600million in 2008.Part B. Extensive listeningDialogues: A B D A C1．W: Do you think we should put an ad in the newspaper for the new product?M: by all means.Q: what does the man think of n ad in the newspaper?2．M: is it the latest model you have?W: Yes, this model is specially designed for personal cyclists. It’s got Italian frame and Japanese components.Q: what product are they talking about?3．W: In what newspapers, magazines or websites does your company advertise?M: we send brochures and samples to our potential customers. That’s more direct.Q: how does the man’s company advertise?4．M: any news from the annual conference?W: yes. The sales of this year are reported to be 120 million, increased by 20% compared with last year.Q: what were the sales last year?5. W: I’d like to get some informat ion about your vacuum cleaner.M: OK. Unlike any other vacuum cleaner, ours is unique. It has some space age design features. Most importantly, there’sno bag inside.Q: what do we learn about the vacuum cleaner?Conversation:Section A: C B D A CSection A1.warranty2.selling price\3.yearly on-site maintenance service after one-year warranty period4.money-back guarantee5.free deliveryUnit 4. MarketingPart A. intensive listeningPhonetics: B D A B BDictation:1.From what I’ve heard, you’re already w ell up in shipping work.2.I’m sorry to say that your price has soared.3.the next thing I’d like to bring up for discussion is insurance.4.it would be very difficult for us to push any sakes if we buy it at this price.5.we wish our opinions on marketing will be passed on to our manager.6.we sell our goods on loaded weight and not on landed weight.7.it’s too expensive, do you have any discount?8.we can effect shipment in December or early next year at the latest.Part B. Extensive listeningDialogues: A C D D B1.M: How many do you intend to order?W: I want to order 900 dozen.M: the most we can offer you at present is 600 dozen.Q: how many can the woman order?2.M: TV is much more effective to advertise our new product, but it will cost alot of money.W: it is worth doing so as long as the result is satisfactory.Q: what does the woman mean?3.W: could we use booklets, letters, and catalogues for direct mail advertising?M: Yes. But you should build up a mailing list of possible customers for direct mail advertising.Q: what should the woman do first?4.W: you are going to Chicago tomorrow, aren’t you?M: Yes. I thought I’d fly, but then I decided that taking a Greyhound bus would be cheaper than driving or flying.Q: how will the man get to Chicago?5. M: I intend to get in the American market, but we know little about the localconditions and preferences.W: market research can help.Q: what does the woman mean?Conversation:Section A: F T F T FSection B:1.advertising\promotional2.on television\in a national newspaper3.posters\point-of-sales displays4.experienced salespeople5.high\T-shirts\umbrellaPart C. Listening & Speaking IntegrationSection A:1.have very little knowledge\blaze a trial2.defend and compete against3.various kinds and in scorching competition4.keep good relations and co-operationsUnit 5. Business FairsPart A. intensive listeningPhonetics: B D D C ADictation:1.I’m calling to inform you that we have decided to make the purchase.2.do you have any plans to sell in Europe?3.our company is ranked second in the business.4.we doubled our output in this department as a result.5.we could make a delivery of this parcel as soon as possible.6.we find our price 25% higher compared with other companies’.7.how much does she have to pay if she stays for 3 days?8.the new company can give him 2000 dollars a month as a start.Part B. Extensive listeningDialogues: C B D C D1. W: Do you think we should park the car downtown?M: it’s hard to find a place.Q: what does the man mean?2. M: if I place an order on this product, when can you deliverthem?W: for these products, we can arrange shipment at once. It would take longer, say, three months, if you want to order special designs.Q: when can products of special design delivered?3. W: are you glad that you came to work in Washington?M: Yes. Indeed. I’d considered going to New York or Boston, but I’ve never regretted my decision.Q: where does the man live now?4. M: registration always takes so long.W: what bothers me is all the people who cut in line.Q: what bothers the woman?5. M: did you buy your car from that dealer in the city?W: he went out of business last week.Q: what does the woman mean about the car dealer?Conversation:Section A: B D C B CSection B:1.calling from\get some information2.vacant suites\conference hall3.the experts\get the VIP treatment4.the reservation form\by fax5. 1000 RMB Yuan or 120 US DollarsPart C. Listening & Speaking IntegrationSection A:1.china international agricultural machinery exhibition2.concerning agriculture\increase the farmers’ income\supporting policies andlaws/doc/1c3915655.html\0086-10-68596444Test IPart A. intensive listeningPhonetics: A C B C B D D A B CDictation:1.can you give me an account of your product?2.I want to take part in the exhibition in Miami.3.I know the factory is operating at full capacity.4.I suggest we ride the subway back to our hotel and rest fora while.5.my watch reads 11:30, so we have about 45 minutes to get there.6.have you filled in the Customs Declaration Form?7.we have to arrive at the airport one hour earlier.8.the company was established in 1990 and we have about 1500 employees now.9.our net profits were over 100 million US dollars last year.10.I think some of the items may find a ready market in our country.Part B. Extensive listening-----Dialogues: D B A A B1. W: Jack, have you finished your research paper for economics?M: not yet. I always seem to put things off until the last minute.Q: what are they talking about?2. M: this black bag is $ 2.00 and that blue one is a dollar more.W: the red one is twice as much as the blue one.Q: how much is the red bag?3. W: watching the news on TV is a good way to learn English.M: it’s especially helpful when you check out the same information in the newspaper.Q: what are they talking about?4. M: I like to travel by air. I like getting different places fast. Do you liketraveling by air?W: flying makes me nervous. I like feeling the ground under my feet. Traveling by rail and road are my favorite ways of traveling.Q: what does the woman feel about traveling by air?5. W: I’d like to cash this check.M: please sign the back. Do you have any account here?Q: what does the man ask the woman to do to cash money?Passage: D A B C BConversation: Leather products\leather garments\Europe\ FOB ShanghaiPart C. Listening & Speaking IntegrationSection A:Newspapers, magazines, online, E-mail, blog, Facebook, twitter and cinema advertising.Making counter displays for dealers to exhibit in their shops.。
商务英语听说下册答案
Unit TwoPage 261) AUD 100 per dozen EXW Guangzhou2) CAD 200 per kilogram FCA Guangzhou3) EUR 137 per set FOB Shanghai4) JPY 597 per unit FAS Shanghai5) HKD167 per piece CFR Hong Kong6) SGD463 per metric ton CIF Singapore7) USD 800 per set CPT Geneva8) SFr 2 629 per kilogram CIP Geneva9) USD 325 per set delivered at Sino-Mongolian frontier10) EUR 317 per piece DES Marseilles11) GBP 500 per unit DEQ London12) EUR 386 per metric ton Delivered at 5 Maple Road, Bonn, Duty Paid13) EUR 1 000 per metric ton delivered at 5 Maple Road, Bonn, Duty UnpaidListen to a passage and fill in the blanks1. An offer is a promise to supply goods on the term s and conditions stated. It can be a firm offer which a promise to sell goods at a sated price, usually within a stated period of time or a non-firm offer which is made without engagement and is subject to the seller’s confirmation. Usually an offer will include the following: 1) name of the goods, 2) quality or specifications, 3) quantity, 4) details of prices, 5) discounts, 6) terms of payment, 7) time of shipment, and 8) packing so as to enable the buyer to make a decision. A buyer may reject the terms and conditions in the non-firm offer and counter-offer his own terms and conditions. This process of offer--counter-offer--counter-counter-offer is the process of bargaining.Page 26-282. offer /goods / firm offer / non-firm offer/ quality or specification/ details of prices/ terms of payment/ packing/ buyer / counter-offer/ offer-counter-offer/ counter-counter-offer/ exporting/ revenue/ appropriate pricing / establish relevant market data/ a particular market area/ adjust prices/ supply and demand/ rising or falling/ profit margin/ the quality and quantity of products/ fluctuation3. quotes a price/ taxes/ gross prices/ net prices/ legally biding/ when prices tend to / are subject to change/ hand the goods for certain time/ to protect their reputation/ discounts/ a trade discount/ a quantity discount/ a discount/ a loyalty discountPart IIIPages 35~381.100 cases / 5 kilograms/ USD 25/ CFR European main ports/ September,2002/ five days/2.50,000 tons/ USD 2253.200 kilograms/ USD 120/ FOB Shanghai4.subject to our final confirmation/ 8111 Pure Silk Fabrics/ 382913-AB/ 30*36/ 50,000 yards/ inwooden cases/ USD 3.7 per yard CIF London/ in three equal monthly installments/ March 23,2002/ be opened 30 days before the time of shipment5.letter/ reply/ June 1/ offer/ 80 metric tons/ 2002 Crop/ USD 765 per metric ton/ June/ transshipment/ terms and conditions/ insurance/ 130%Listen to three paragraphs and fill in the banks1.counter-offer/ offer/ sellers/ consider/2.buyers/ bid/ price/ commodity/ made3.an intermediary/ the money/ two percent of commission/ price reduction/ special discount/promoting and expanding sales/ excluded from the export priceTranslation1）A：这是我方1000箱茉莉花茶的报盘。
新编剑桥商务英语高级第二版 听力
新编剑桥商务英语高级第二版听力全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1New Cambridge Business English Advanced Listening - A Student's PerspectiveAs an MBA student, mastering listening comprehension for business settings is crucial. The New Cambridge Business English Advanced 2nd Edition listening section has been an invaluable resource in honing this skill. Let me walk you through my experience with this exceptional learning tool.The listening material covers a wide range ofbusiness-related topics, from corporate strategies and market analysis to workplace dynamics and intercultural communication. This diversity has not only expanded my business vocabulary but also exposed me to various accents, speaking styles, and real-life scenarios I may encounter in the corporate world.One aspect that sets this course apart is the authenticity of the recordings. They are not scripted or artificially slowed down, which can often be the case with some learning materials. Instead, the dialogues and lectures feature native speakersengaged in natural, unscripted conversations and presentations. This authentic approach has trained my ear to adapt to the pace, idioms, and nuances of real business interactions.The listening exercises are well-structured and gradually increase in difficulty, allowing for a smooth progression. Each unit begins with warm-up activities that introduce key vocabulary and context, preparing me for the main listening tasks. These warm-ups are invaluable in activating my prior knowledge and setting the stage for better comprehension.The main listening exercises themselves are diverse and engaging. They range from comprehension questions andnote-taking tasks to summarizing key points and identifying opinions or implied meanings. This variety ensures that I develop a well-rounded set of listening skills, rather than merely relying on rote memorization.What I particularly appreciate is the inclusion ofmulti-speaker scenarios, such as meetings, negotiations, and presentations. These simulations closely mirror the dynamics of real business settings, where multiple perspectives and interruptions are common. Navigating these complexities has significantly improved my ability to follow intricate discussions and extract relevant information.The accompanying transcripts and answer keys are invaluable resources for self-evaluation and review. After attempting the exercises, I can refer to the transcripts to identify areas where I struggled and reinforce the correct pronunciation, intonation, and usage of idioms or phrasal verbs.Moreover, the listening section is seamlessly integrated with the other components of the course, such as reading, writing, and speaking. This holistic approach ensures that the skills I develop in one area reinforce and complement the others, fostering a well-rounded command of business English.Admittedly, some of the listening exercises can be challenging, particularly those involving rapid speech, technical jargon, or unfamiliar accents. However, these challenges are precisely what prepare me for the realities of the global business world, where effective communication often occurs inless-than-ideal conditions.One aspect I would appreciate even more is the inclusion of interactive or adaptive exercises that adjust the difficulty level based on my performance. This could potentially provide a more personalized learning experience and ensure that I spend more time on areas that require additional practice.Overall, the New Cambridge Business English Advanced 2nd Edition listening section has been an invaluable tool in my journey to becoming a proficient communicator in business settings. Its authenticity, diversity, and gradual progression have not only improved my listening comprehension but also equipped me with the confidence to navigate complex business interactions with ease. As I approach the culmination of my MBA program, I feel well-prepared to tackle the challenges of the corporate world, thanks in large part to the invaluable training provided by this exceptional course.篇2New Cambridge Business English Advanced Second Edition Listening - A Student's PerspectiveWhen I first signed up for the New Cambridge Business English Advanced Second Edition Listening course, I'll admit I was a bit apprehensive. Having worked in a professional setting for a few years already, I figured my English listening skills were pretty decent. Boy, was I in for a rude awakening!From the very first class, it became crystal clear that this course was going to push me to my limits and beyond. The authentic recordings we worked with were a world apart fromthe scripted dialogues I was used to in previous courses. Real conversations with all their false starts, filler words, and overlapping speech - it was a harsh reminder that the business world waits for no one.But I'm getting ahead of myself. Let me give you an overview of what this course covers. The listening component is divided into six broad sections: meetings, negotiations, presentations, interviews, socializing, and telephone calls. Each section gradually increases in difficulty, starting with relatively straightforward conversations and building up to incredibly complex, multi-speaker situations.The meetings unit, for instance, began with simpleone-on-one catch-ups but quickly escalated to multi-agenda meetings with a dozen or more participants. By the end, I was actually able to follow the gist of those notoriously chaotic boardroom interactions! The negotiations unit was similarly impressive in its progression, taking us from simplecustomer-vendor dealings all the way to high-stakes, multi-party contract negotiations.What really set this course apart though, was its focus on developing specific listening skills and strategies. We spent a considerable amount of time unpacking concepts like activelistening, contextual clues, tone awareness, and speaker identification. Targeted exercises helped drill these skills into our heads through repetition and conscious practice.I still remember our first speaker identification exercise - it was an absolute nightmare trying to keep track of who was saying what! But by the end of the course, I had become adept at rapidly identifying speakers based on subtle vocal cues. It's a skillset that has already proven invaluable in my workplace.The "listening for attitude and opinion" lessons were another game-changer. We learned to decipher meaning not just from the literal words spoken, but from the subtext of tone, stress patterns, and other paralinguistic cues. Suddenly, I found myself picking up on agendas, reservations, and interpersonal dynamics that had previously flown right over my head.Of course, it wasn't all smooth sailing. There were many times when I felt utterly swamped by the density of information being thrown at me. The speed at which native speakers communicate, their liberal use of idioms and cultural references, the multilayered nature of group discussions - it was often utterly disorienting. Our amazing instructor deserves a huge shout-out for her patience, encouragement, and knack for breaking things down in an accessible way.Looking back, I can scarcely believe how far I've come. What once seemed like indecipherable white noise has become a constant stream of meaningful input. Meetings that would have left me dazed and confused a few months ago are now highly productive experiences. My newfound ability to pinpoint subtexts and interpersonal undercurrents has been agame-changer in negotiations.Heck, I've even started understanding those thick regional accents and rapid-fire industry jargon that used to leave me utterly stumped! It's been an empowering journey of constant growth and skill-building.I can't recommend the New Cambridge Business English Advanced Second Edition Listening course highly enough. Its no-nonsense, immersive approach provides invaluablereal-world training that simply can't be matched by most academic courses. The skills I've developed will undoubtedly serve me well as I continue climbing the corporate ladder.To any business professionals looking to truly elevate their English listening prowess, this course needs to be at the top of your list. Just be prepared to work your butt off - it's one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, learning experiences I've ever had. But I guarantee, when you find yourself holding your own ineven the most complex multilingual meetings, it will all have been worth the blood, sweat, and tears!篇3Cambridge English for Business Studies Listening - A Student's PerspectiveAs a business student, one of the most crucial skills we need to develop is effective listening comprehension. In today's globalized business world, being able to understand and communicate in English is essential for success. That's why the listening component of the "Cambridge English for Business Studies Second Edition" course is so valuable.At first, I'll admit, I underestimated the importance of dedicated listening practice. After all, I've been studying English for years, and I thought my comprehension skills were pretty solid. Boy, was I wrong! The listening exercises in this course have really challenged me and exposed gaps in my understanding that I didn't even realize were there.One of the things I appreciate most about the listening materials is their authenticity. The recordings we work with aren't scripted or artificially slowed down – they're real conversations, lectures, and presentations given by native English speakers invarious accents and at natural speeds. This has been incredibly helpful in preparing me for the realities of the business world, where I'll need to understand everything from casual workplace chats to formal board meetings.The variety of accents and speaking styles has been particularly valuable. I used to struggle with certain regional accents, like those from Scotland or Australia, but the more exposure I've had through these listening exercises, the more comfortable I've become. I'm also getting better at distinguishing different speaking styles, from the more formal and articulate tones used in presentations to the more relaxed and colloquial language of casual conversations.Another aspect of the listening component that I find really helpful is the focus on specific business contexts and vocabulary. We've listened to recordings on topics like marketing strategies, financial reports, supply chain management, and more. Not only has this exposure to real business terminology and scenarios been great for building my comprehension skills, but it's also helped me become more familiar with the kinds of discussions and situations I'll encounter in my future career.The listening exercises themselves are well-designed and engaging. They often involve multi-part tasks, such as listeningfor gist, specific details, opinions, and purposes. Thismulti-layered approach has really pushed me to develop active listening strategies, rather than just passively absorbing the information. I've learned to listen for context clues, pick up on tone and emphasis, and make logical inferences based on what I understand.One exercise type that I find particularly challenging, but also incredibly valuable, is the note-taking tasks. We're given a recording, often a lecture or presentation, and have to take concise, organized notes on the key points. This has been a real test of my ability to quickly process information, prioritize main ideas, and capture essential details – all critical skills for success in business meetings and discussions.Of course, like any skill, listening comprehension takes practice, and the Cambridge course provides ample opportunities for that. We regularly engage in post-listening activities, such as discussions, written assignments, and even role-plays based on the recordings we've studied. These interactive components not only reinforce what we've learned but also encourage us to apply our listening skills in practical, real-world scenarios.Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of the listening component, though, has been the boost in my overall confidence when it comes to communicating in English. As my comprehension skills have improved, I've found myself feeling more comfortable and capable in all areas of language use –speaking, writing, and even reading. It's almost as if breaking through those listening barriers has unlocked a new level of fluency and understanding for me.Of course, no language learning resource is perfect, and there are a few areas where I think the Cambridge listening materials could be improved. For example, while the variety of accents is generally good, I would love to see even more diversity represented, particularly from non-native English speakers in various business contexts. Additionally, some of the recordings can feel a bit dated at times, and it would be great to have more up-to-date examples that reflect the latest business trends and technologies.Overall, though, my experience with the listening component of the "Cambridge English for Business Studies Second Edition" course has been overwhelmingly positive. It's challenged me, pushed me out of my comfort zone, and ultimately helped me develop the kind of comprehensivelistening skills that are so crucial for success in the business world. As I prepare to enter the workforce, I feel confident that the strategies and practice I've gained through this course will serve me well in navigating everything from casual workplace conversations to high-stakes business negotiations and presentations.。
中职《商务英语听说》Unit2_News1
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• 在他一周的“信心之旅”中，他会晤了 欧洲各国领导人。
4. They talked on issues of common concern. • 他们谈论了共同感兴趣的问题。
5. Their talk achieved “fruitful” results. • 他们的谈话卓有成效。
Ⅱ. Pairwork.
Ⅲ. Listen and fill.
• 1. Chinese • 2. Monday • 3. crisis • 4. news • 5. British
Ⅳ. Read the questions aloud and then try to answer them after listening to the dialogue.
Student A is a reporter.Student B is Grace Zhao. Now A is interviewing B.
商务英语听说(第二版)test II
Test II
Test II
Part A Intensive Listening
Part B Extensive Listening Part C Listening & Speaking Integration Part D Oral Practice
Part A Intensive Listening
Part A – Dictation
You’ll hear eight sentences. When you hear the first time, repeat the sentence and pay attention to the stresses and tones. Then listen again and write them down. Check your answers when you listen for the third time.
d. torch d. muscle d. mass d. try d. trolley d. trees d. fast d. chair d. rumor d. pleasure
Part A – Dictation
You’ll hear eight sentences. When you hear the first time, repeat the sentence and pay attention to the stresses and tones. Then listen again and write them down. Check your answers when you listen for the third time. (20%)
Phonetics
商务英语综合教程第二册unit 2 Globalization
China.
China’s management will be in some extent be restricted by the WTO rules
Text Analysis
1. The same forces from globalization that allow businesses to operate as if national borders did not exist also allow social activists, labor organizers, journalists, academics, and many others to work on a global stage. 全球化产生一种力量，使得企业的运作似乎没有了国界，同 样这个力量也使得社会活动家、劳动组织者、新闻记者、教 育工作者以及其他许多人的活动都能够在全球平台上进行。
Text Analysis
2. V-T If a situation or event forces you to do something, it makes it necessary for you to do something that you would not otherwise have done. 迫使 例： A back injury forced her to withdraw from Wimbledon. 一处背伤迫使她退出了温布尔登网球赛。
Globalization (globalisation)
Core: economic globalization (the integration of national economies into the international economy through trade, foreign direct investment, capital flows, migration, and the spread of technology)
实用商务英语听说第二册Unit 2 Company Profile
Conversation 3 ( B )
• A．In ABC Company. C. Not mentioned.
B. In Sales Department.
Conversation 4 ( A )
• A．In Atlanta London
B. In Paris
C. In
Conversation 5 ( C )
• Import & export volume ➢ US$ 100 billion • Business relationship ➢ With 7,000 clients from over 170 countries
and regions.
• Company scale
➢ More than 20 subsidiaries directly under itself, more than 30 branches and affiliated enterprises and about 20 overseas enterprises and offices around the world.
• Reference for teachers: 1. Founded as an importer of …, …. has grown to
be… 2. The Company owns or licenses and markets…. 3. Established in 1984, … has now risen to be… 4. It has … employees and realizes a turnover of…
Task One
• Directions: The following is the organization chart of ABC Co. Ltd. Some information is missing. Listen to the presentation and then complete the chart.
商务英语听说(第二版)Unit 2 Companies and Occupations
representatives to visit customers N/A N/A
( T ) 4. The first McDonald’s restaurant in China was not in Beijing.
( F ) 5. Tom knows McDonald’s very well because he wrote an article about it.
Part C – Conversation
2. A. Client and lawyer. B. Manager and secretary. C. Director and client. D. Salesperson and customer.
Part B – Dialogues
You’ll hear 5 short dialogues in this section. At the end of each dialogue, one question will be asked. Both the dialogue and question will be spoken only once. Mark the best answer for each question.
b. bag b. want b. meat b. add b. fled
c. big c. won’t c. mat c. end c. flea
d. bug d. wit d. met d. ad d. fleet
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Part B – Dialogues
You’ll hear 5 short dialogues in this section. At the end of each dialogue, one question will be asked. Both the dialogue and question will be spoken only once. Mark the best answer for each question.
3. A. Anytime later.
B. Two weeks ago.
C. He doesn’t need to come for any interview.
D. To be advised by the Personnel Department in two weeks.
4. A. The Ground.
Company Profile
Founders of McDonald’s Birthplace of the first McDonald’s restaurant Annual sales in 2009
2. A. Client and lawyer. B. Manager and secretary. C. Director and client. D. Salesperson and customer.
Part B – Dialogues
You’ll hear 5 short dialogues in this section. At the end of each dialogue, one question will be asked. Both the dialogue and question will be spoken only once. Mark the best answer for each question.
Passage
Part A – Dictation
You’ll hear eight sentences. When you hear the first time, repeat the sentence and pay attention to the stresses and tones. Then listen again and write them down. Check your answers when you listen for the third time.
Words and Expressions
incredible adj. 难以置信的
grab
v. 急促行动
total
v. 合计
franchise v. 特许经营
amount to come across
总计，达到 偶然碰到
Part B – Conversation
Section A Listen to the conversation and complete the Company Profile.
1. Our market share in China has increased by 6%, accounting for 15%.
2. How many sections come under the Production Department? 3. We have 70,330 employees world-wide and sales of $19,806
English Listening and Speaking in Business
Unit 2 Comp anies and Occu patio
Unit 2
Part A Intensive Listening Part B Extensive Listening Part C Listening & Speaking Integration Part D Oral Practice Related Information
Monday to Friday. 7. Most of our work consists of looking after the taxation and
financial affairs. 8. In the United States alone we have a turnover of over $1 billion
B. The First.
C. The Second.
D. The Third.
5. A. Sales.
B. Reception.
C. Purchasing.
D. After-sales.
Part B – Conversation
McDonald's
Listen to the conversation and complete the following exercises.
million. 4. The world-wide company has operations in more than 100
countries. 5. Secretaries who receive visitors are called receptionists. 6. Business hours usually start at 9 a.m. and finish at 5 p.m.,
Part A Intensive Listening
Phonetics
Part B Extensive Listening
Dialogues Conversation
Part C Listening & Speaking Integration
Conversation
1. A. She thinks it is a reliable company. B. She thinks it is a well-known company. C. She thinks it is not a good company to join. D. She doesn’t know much about the company.