初级商务英语文本.docx

1、初级商务英语文本Unit 1First meetings 1introductions and greetings1. Listening You are going to hear a number of people introducing themselves. Some of the introductions involve two people, some involve three. First look at the conversations in the pictures below. Then, as you listen, number these conversati

2、ons in the order you hear them. The first one has been done for you.a.( ) A: Hello, Im.B: Nice to meet you. My names.b.( ) A: Hello, let me introduce myself. My names.B: Pleased to meet you. Im.c.( ) A: I dont know anyone here. Youll have to introduce me B: Of course, Roger ,this is.C: Nice to meet

3、you.d.( ) A: How do you do? My names.B: Nice to meet you. Mines.e.( ) A: I havent met your Managing Director yet. B: Oh, Im sorry. Dr. Mannheim, this is .C: Very nice to meet you.f.( ) A: Let me introduce you two. Maxine, this is Francis.B: Nice to meet you.g.( ) A Could you introduce me to the Mark

4、eting Manager? B: Of course, John.Philip, let me introduce you to . C: Nice to meet you.Listening task(1) A: Hello, let me introduce myself. My names Klein, Gunther Klein. B: Pleased to meet you. Im Geoff Snowdon.(2) A: How do you do? My names Paul Matthews. B: Nice to meet you. Mines Akira Mishima.

5、(3) A: Hello, Im Tom. B: Nice to meet you. My names Francine.(4) A: Peter, could you introduce me to the Marketing Manager? B: Of course, John.Philip, let me introduce you to john, our new Computer Manager. C: Nice to meet you, John, were going to be working together.(5) A: Herr Tubingen, I havent m

6、et your Managing Director yet. B: Oh, Im sorry. Come and meet him. Dr Mannheim, this is Mr. Roberts. Hes over from the States on a visit. C: Very nice to meet you, Mr. Roberts. How long are you here for?(6) A: Jane, I dont know anyone here. Youll have to introduce me. B: Of course, Ill introduce you

7、 to Roger first. Hes the host.Roger, this is Susan. Shes just moved to the area. C: Nice to meet you, Susan. Do you come from these parts?(7) A: Let me introduce you two. Maxine, this is Francis. B: Nice to meet you, Maxine. Are you an old friend of Tonys? C: Oh yes, Tony and I have known each other

8、 for years, havent we? A: Yes, thats right.2. Prisentation Introductions often include thes steps:You heard two types of introduction:Greeting Or introduction responserequest for introduction You head two types of introduction: introducing yourself introducing some one else2.1 Introducing yourselfGr

9、eetingIntroductionResponseHelloLet me introduce my self. My names Pleased to meet you. Im Good morning/ afternoonMy names Nice to meet you. Mines How do you do?Im Nice to meet you. Im 2.2 Introducing someone elseRequest for introductionIntroductionResponseCould you intrduce me to ?Of course. Let me

10、introduce you to .Nice to meet you.I havent met .Im sorry. This is Very nice to meet you.I dont know anyone here. You,have to introduce me.Of course. Ill introduce you to , this is Let me introduce you two. This is Nice to meet you.Notes:1. Some introductions are more formal than others. The use of

11、first names indicates informality. 2. In English-speaking cultures, peolle usually shake hands on first meting. Now listen again and indicate whether the introdcution is formal(F) or informal(I). The first one has been done for you. Introduction 1 ( F ) Introduction 2 ( ) Introduction 3 ( ) Introduc

12、tion 4 ( ) Introduction 5 ( ) Introduction 6 ( ) Introduction 7 ( )3. Controlled practice Complete the introductions.1. Peter King introduces himself to Jack Simpson: Peter King: Hello, My names Peter King Jack Simpson: Im Jack Simpson.2. Philip introduces Sarah to James: Sarah: Philip, I Here. Youl

13、l have to . Philip: Of , Ill to James. Hes an old friend of mine. James, Sarah, shes just joined the company. James: ,Sarah. Where do you come from?3. Rod Burton introduces Pete Taylor to an important custome: Pete: Rod, I Mrs Rogers, the Purchasing Manager from Kentons. Rod: Im . Come and meet her.

14、 Mrs Rogers, Pete Taylor, our Export Sales Manager. Mrs Rogers: What countries do you cover?4. Klaus Fischer introduces himself to an American visitor: Klaus Fischer: How ? My American? . Brenda Cole.课文注释及词汇讲解* We are going to be working together.我们将在一起工作。该句用的是将来进行时，意义相当于一般将来时，即该句也可以说成：We are going

15、work together. 用将来进行时目的是语言更加形象生动。中国学生往往不敢用将来进行时。其实该时态用法与一般将来时基本一样，而且能丰富我们的表达方式，也更符合口语习惯。eg. I will beworking in New York next month. 我下个月将到纽约去工作。* have to 不得不，必须 must的意思也是“必须”。两者的区别为： have to 是一种客观要求。 must 为主观认为。Eg. According to the contract合同 wehave to pay by L/C信用证 根据合同规定，我们必须以信用证付款。合同条款是客观要求 “You must pay us by L/C,” said the exporter.“你们必须以信用证付款，”出口商说。某人的要求是主观的 * over (adv.)（跨过一定空间）到.eg. Hes over from the States on a visit. 他从美