商务英语视听说原文与答案.docx

1、商务英语视听说原文与答案Scripts Unit 1Part II Listening and SpeakingTask 1 FAQs in job interviewComments on the three questions:Point for Q 1: Tell me something about yourself.Sample answers:Q1.I am graduating in June,2015 from Guangdong University of Finance and my major is financial secretary. I am an outgoin

2、g, energetic person. I enjoy teamwork very much. As part of my degree program, I needed to communicate with different peopel. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and a very positive attitude. My career aspiration is to become a successful secretary. During my internship at one company, I worked

3、 as a secretary. My duties included offering friendly and efficientschedule to my boss, answering phone calls, taking and passing on messages to my boss.Q2.I received honors in several Financial management and computer contests. I am good at communicating, organizing and coordinating. I like to get

4、along well with people from different backgrounds.If something blocks my path, I will look for a solution. I never give up easily.Sometimes I receive comments that I need to improve in the area of filing. I am now trying to improve by learning from others.Q3.Interest and career development are two o

5、f my criteria in choosing a job. Interest is the best motivation. I love to be a secretary, so I will definitely devote myself to it. Moreover, high job satisfaction can be attained when the job is what I am interested in.Career development is very important for me when choosing a job. From what I k

6、now, Shangri-La provides equal career advancement for all staff. The job rotation plan and individually tailored training program are really exciting and helpful for young people like me.Task 2 Inappropriate questions in job interviewScript:M: Come in, please.W: Good morning, sir. Im Karen Yang.M: G

7、ood morning, Miss Yang. Im Kevin Carter, the Administration Manager. Take a seat, please.W: Oh, is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful.M: Thank you. Ah Miss Yang, Ive gone through your resume. Id like to ask you some questions now, if you dont mind.W: Of course not. please go ahead.M: We

8、ll, can you tell me why you would like to work as a medical representative with us?W: I really like this kind of work, and having been a doctor for three years, I want to apply for this position for a change.M: Dont you think its a pity for you to leave your present job?W: To some extent, it is. I h

9、ave learned a lot in the hospital. But I would like to try a different kind of life. By the way, could you tell me how much the new job pays?M: Sure. There is a five-month probationary试用的 period and you can only get RMB2,000 for each month. After that, well determine your salary according to your pe

10、rformance.W: Oh, I see. Then, what about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?M: Every employee in our company enjoys life insurance人寿保险 and unemployment insurance. In addition, they enjoy two-week paid holidays.W: That sounds fine. How much time will it take for me to be promoted here

11、?M: Im not sure. It depends on your ability and performance. Maybe well send you to one of our branches, if you like.W: No problem. I hate staying at one place all the time. But in which cities do you have your branches? And, where is your company based (把总部设在)?M: Our company is based in New York, w

12、ith branches in many cities, such as Philadelphia, Beijing and London.Key:Is that your wife, Mr. Carter? She is so beautiful. Avoid asking interviewer personal questions or making personal comments.Could you tell me how much the new job pays? The interviewer might infer from these questions that you

13、 are only interested in your own needs and not those of their company. Wait until the employer raises these subjects to discuss them.What about the paid holidays, insurance, and things like that?How much time will it take for me to be promoted here?But in which cities do you have your branches? And

14、where is your company based? It is also unwise to ask about things you should have already known. You are only telling the interviewer that you havent done your homework.Part III Language FocusKey:o Name: Cai Ning o Personality: serious-minded认真的; calm; humorous; easy-goingo Strengths: the ability t

15、o work with all types of peopleo Weakness: perfectionist; impatiento Work experience: six years financial industry experience with several companies; two years experience in an investment banko Qualification: graduated from Peking University in 2001 majoring in accounting; fluent English; bookkeepin

16、g记账 and accounting proficiency in English.o Reasons for leaving last job: want to find a job that is challenging.o Questions about the job: Would I be able to work abroad in one of your overseas branches?Part IV Viewing and SpeakingVideo 1 Applying for the position of financial consultantScript:Chen

17、: Good morning, Ms Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Good morning, sit down, please.Chen: Thank you!Ms. Mandel: You are Chen Bo, arent you? Im Cathy Mandel, Director of the HR Department.Chen: Yes, Im Chen Bo. Nice to meet you, Ms. Mandel.Ms. Mandel: Nice to meet you, too. Ive gone through your resume and would li

18、ke to know more about you.Chen: Thank you for your interest in me.Ms. Mandel: To start with, would you like to tell me a bit about yourself?Chen: Sure. Im a senior student at GDUF. I expect to graduate this summer. My major is international finance.Ms. Mandel: So why did you choose our company?Chen:

19、 As far as I know, your company is one of several leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO. I think working here would give me the best chance to use what Ive learned at university.Ms. Mandel: As a major in international finance, what do you think you

20、 can do in consultancy?Chen: Well, I know how to tackle problems. For example, I know I must first analyze the problem and work out the major cause. Then I will be able to search for ways to solve it from available data.Ms. Mandel: Sometimes data is not enough. Have you got any relevant experience i

21、n this field?Chen: Last year, during the probationary period, I was involved in the restoration of a factory in Nanjing, I really learned a lot from the experience, especially how to access评估 peoples strengths and abilities.Ms. Mandel: Can you cope with hard work under pressure and in a tough enviro

22、nment?Chen: No problem, I dont care about pressure or the environment as long as I enjoy the work.Ms. Mandel: Good. Now, do you have any questions to ask?Chen: Yes, Ive got one. Are there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred to the head office in New York or other branch offices

23、 around the world?Ms. Mandel: Um, probably. I think you are likely to be sent to work in an overseas branch to get experience later on once youve proved your worth.Chen: Oh, great. If Im accepted, I will do my best for the company.Ms. Mandel: I wish you luck! Well notify you of our final decision by

24、 Friday.Chen: Thank you! Ms. Mandel. Good-bye.Ms. Mandel: Goodbye.Key:Reasons for joining the company It is one of the leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO.Working in this company would give him the best chance to use what he has learned at univer

25、sity.Relevant work experience He was involved in a factory restoration in Nanjing.Questions Are there any opportunities for Chinese employees to be transferred to the head office in New York or other branch offices around the world?Result of the interview Chen Bo will be notified of the final decisi

26、on by Friday.Video 2 Applying for the position of Sales ManagerScript:Wang: May I come in?Mr. White: Yes, please do.Wang: Good morning, sir. My name is Merry Wang. Ive come for an interview, as requested.Mr. White: Nice to meet you, Miss Wang. I am Harry White, Director of the HR Department. I was e

27、xpecting you. Please, take a seat.Wang: Thank you.Mr. White: Well, Miss Wang, you are applying for the position of Sales Manager, right? How did you know about our company?Wang: I got to know your company from your TV commercials. They are elaborately designed and produced, and leave me deep impress

28、ion. And in the summers of 1997 and 1998 I worked as a salesgirl for your company in Guangzhou.Mr. White: Really? Thats good. Then you must know something about our company?Wang: Yes, a little. Your company is very famous. Your cosmetics and skincare products are very popular with women all over the

29、 world.Mr. White: Huh, thats right. Miss Wang, can you tell me which university you attended?Wang: Sun Yat-sen.Mr. White: And what degree have you got?Wang: I have a bachelors degree in business administration.Mr. White: How is your English? You know, some staff members in our company are Americans,

30、 so conversational English is very important.Wang: I passed TEM 8 at college, and I am good at oral English. I think I can communicate with Americans quite well.Mr. White: Good. I know you are now with United Butter. What is your chief responsibility there?Wang: Ive worked there for five years, sinc

31、e I graduated from college. Two years ago, I was appointed Brand Managerresponsible for the Panda line of biscuits.Mr. White: Why do you want to change your job?Wang: I want to change my work environment, seek new challenges and broaden my experience. Thats why I want to move into sales.Mr. White: W

32、hat do you think is the most important qualification for a salesperson?Wang: I think its self-confidence and quality products.Mr. White: I agree with you. What salary would you expect to get here?Wang: Well, I would leave it to you to decide after you consider my abilities. My current annual income in United Butter is 150 thousand. But, er, could you tell me a little more about what the job entails?Mr. White: You would be in c