新编剑桥商务英语中级第三版.docx

1、新编剑桥商务英语中级第三版MODULE 1To: All StaffFrom: Ray BonnerDate: 24th JuneSubject: Trial of flexitime system Further to our previous meeting, we are pleased to be able to confirm that the new flexitime system will come into operation as from 1st August. The system applies to all administrative and office sta

2、ff. May I remind you that any production staff on the current shift system remain unaffected by these changes.From: * Hi, RonaHow are you? I got a note to say you called. Great news that you passed your final exam! Im sorry that I didnt get back to you but its been crazy here. The network was down f

3、or three days so all our customers were receiving the wrong orders! Anyway, how about meeting for lunch this week? If you cant make it, dont forget the party this weekend. Do you want me to pick you up at 8?See you soon,EveDear Mr. Hynes:RE: Replacement of item 00-A104With regard to your letter date

4、d 12th June, I am writing to confirm that we can offer you a replacement item and this will be sent out today. I would like to apologize for the delay with this. Unfortunately, this was due to recent changes to our network. On behalf of Lar Bonner I would like to thank you for your custom. We look f

5、orward to working with you again in the future.Yours sincerelyEvelyn BoerCustomer ServicesTel: 0207 865 849You are a manager at Lar Bonner. After a meeting with staff, the company has agreed to extend parental leave for fathers from two weeks to three weeks. Write a memo to all staff. Refer to the p

6、revious meeting. Say when the new system will begin (25th September). Remind staff that their managers need one months notice.To: All StaffFrom: (Name of student)Date: 25th JulySubject: Parental LeaveFurther to our previous meeting, I am pleased to confirm that parental leave for fathers has been ex

7、tended to three weeks. The new system will come into operation as from 25th September. May I remind you that your managers will require one months notice?MODULE 21. Read the application for a job. Write the verb in brackets in the past simple, present perfect or present perfect continuous.Dear Sir o

8、r Madam, I _Saw_ (see) your advert for the post of Client Services Executive in yesterdays newspaper and I would like to apply for the position.As you can see from my attached CV, I _have been working_ (work) for my current company for over two years. I _joined_ (join) Mackintyre and Co in 2007 and

9、since then, I _have had_ (have) many opportunities to develop my skills. However, I _ have been considering_ (consider) a career change with a new challenge for a number of months and this seems like the perfect moment to make that move.I see from recent press reports that your company _has expanded

10、/has been expanding_ (expand) its operations in China and therefore I would like to draw your attention to my degree in Oriental Studies and Mandarin which I _completed_ (complete) in 2006. Combined with my current MBA, which I _ have been studying_ (study) for part-time at the local university, I f

11、eel that I would be an asset to your company.Please also note that my current manager _has agreed_ (agree) to write a reference and can be contacted on 0207 857 6785.I look forward to hearing from you.Yours faithfully Daniel Lewis2. Read this advert for a job. You would like to apply for it and have

12、 written some notes about your experience. Use the notes to write a letter of application (120-140 words) similar to the one above. Personal Assistant to Overseas Sales ManagerWe are currently seeking someone to work in a busy and expanding department. You will have experience in secretarial duties.

13、 Good knowledge of English and at least one other language is preferred.You will need to travel abroad with the sales manager and organise schedules.Opportunities for promotion.been working for travel agency for last 6 monthsDear Sir or Madam,I saw your advert for the post of Personal Assistant to O

14、verseas Sales Manager in yesterdays newspaper and I would like to apply for the position.As you can see from my attached CV, I have been working for a travel agency for the last six months, which I have really enjoyed. Before that I worked as a receptionist and secretary for two years.I have a good

15、knowledge of English as I completed a course at college and I am also fluent in Italian having lived in Rome for the summer in 2006.Please note that my current manager has agreed to write me a reference. I look forward to hearing from you.Yours faithfullystudents name4. A MemoTo: All staffFrom: Jame

16、s ShepherdDate: 23 JuneSubject: Presentation on changes to pension schemeDue to recent changes in government pension laws, the Head of Finance will give a presentation on Tuesday 1 July at 5.30 pm in the canteen to outline any effect on the current company-based pension scheme. Staff with this polic

17、y are welcome to attend.6. Read three more memos. Underline any key words and use them to write the subject lines.Subject: Display of new factory plansAs you are probably aware, the company is currently considering plans for a new factory in the district of Campi Bisenzio. Models and designs will be

18、 on display in the conference room every day next week. All staff are welcome to visit at any time and give feedback.Subject: Presentation on flexitime and home-workingFollowing recent feedback on working hours, the Head of Human Resources will give a presentation on Thursday 2 July at 4.30 pm in th

19、e conference room to outline proposals for a system of flexitime and home-working. Any staff are invited to attend and share their ideas.Subject: Spanish classesPlease note that Spanish classes this year will begin on October 16th on Wednesday lunchtimes. Anyone wishing to participate should inform

20、their line manager. Placement testing for new participants will take place in the training center on Thursday 5th or Friday 6th between 12 and 1 pm.7. Read the information below and then write a memo to all the staff in your company. Write 40-50 words only. Remember to include a To, From, Date and S

21、ubject line.You are a human resources manager for a large manufacturing firm. To offer staff better health insurance, the company has recently changed its insurance company. A representative from the insurance company is visiting to present the new policy. In your memo you should:* say what has happ

22、ened and why.* announce the representatives visit.* say when and where his presentation will take place.p25There are two parts to the Writing Test. In Part One you must write an internal communication such as a note，message，memo or email of around 40 words.PART ONEYou are a seminar organizer. You wa

23、nt to check details for an event next week with your two assistants. Write an email to your staff. Write 40-50 words.Sy which rooms you have booked for the event.Ak them to confirm the schedule with security.Eplain that one participant will be late.From: students nameSubject: Confirmation of seminar

24、 detailsDate: XXXXTo: Assistant seminar organizersPlease note that I have booked Rooms 101 and 102 for the seminar next week. Id be grateful if you would now confirm this booking and the final schedule for the event with security. Also note that Mr Singh will be one hour late on the Monday morning.M

25、odule 4Writing: A report Spending on Internet advertising for May:CostBenners on their sites(euros / month):3,200Monthly newsletter emailed to subscribers:No costTip 1: Keep the title of the report short. It only needs to tell your reader the subject.Tip 2: Divide your report into sections to make i

26、t easier to read. Use headings such as Introduction, Findings, Conclusions, Recommendations.Tip 3: State the aim of the report in the introduction. This will include why you have been asked to write it and what you will have done by the end.Tip 4: In the findings section describe the facts and infor

27、mation. Avoid giving your opinion at this stage.Report on _visits to website and proposed marketing strategy_IntroductionThe aim of this report is to comment on the number of people visiting the company website in the last three months and propose a marketing strategy for the next three months.Findi

28、ngsOver the last three months, the number of visitors has increased by 650.There are two reasons for the increase. First of all, we launched a newsletter for subscribes. Secondly in May, we ran a competition which was very popular.With regards to costs, banners have cost 3200 euros a month but very

29、few people seem to visit the website as a result of these. On the other hand, the newsletter doesnt cost anything (other than my time) but has helped to increase the number of visitors.RecommendationsIn order to increase this number I would recommend that we continue with the newsletter and run more

30、 competitions and quizzes. I also propose that we stop using banners and put more resources into setting up links with other sites to increase the traffic.Module 6Report on the dismissal of Ludwiga Chuhova IntroductionThe aim of this report is (1) to assess / to be assessed whether Ms. Chuhova (2) u

31、nfairly dismissed / was unfairly dismissed and if the correct procedure (3) followed / was followed by her line manager.Findings First of all, it (4) has found / has been found that Ms. Chuhova (5) had failed / had been failed to arrive for work on three occasions.On the first occasion, when the man

32、ager gave a verbal warning, she (6) reports / is reported to have said that it was none of his business. On the second occasion, the line manager (7) gave / was given her a written warning. When she failed to arrive for work a third time, she (8) dismissed / was dismissed with immediate effect.Conclusions and recommendations In conclusion, the manager (9) appears / is appeared to have