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1、English at workBBC Learning English字幕5961English at work（BBC Learning English）TranscriptBBC商务口语字幕59The show must go onIts an exciting day for Tip Top Trading the launch of its latest product, the plastic aubergine. The launch is taking place at a swanky hotel and lots of clients have turned up but t

2、heres one important person missing. Will the team be able to present their new product effectively?This episode focuses onthe language that you might use when launching a new product at a presentation.It is made of the highest quality plastic and Im convinced its something your business needs.This p

3、roduct has been designed to the highest specifications. Its tough and durable.It is the perfect decoration on any caf or restaurant table.We can offer you a generous discount. Plus, all our products come with a money back guarantee.TranscriptNarratorWelcome back to English at Work. Its an exciting d

4、ay for Tip Top Trading. Its launching its latest product the plastic aubergine. The launch is taking place at a swanky hotel; lots of clients have turned up - but theres one important person missing.DeniseHas anyone seen Anna?PaulI havent seen her all morning. Tom, you were with her last.TomThat was

5、 last night at the pub. She was drowning her sorrows.DeniseDrowning her sorrows?TomYeah. She saw Dave from IT with another woman Julie from accounts, actually. She was very upset.DeniseOh poor Anna.PaulSo you left her drowning in the pub? And whos got the prototype aubergine to show at the launch?To

6、mOh no! Anna has. Its in her bag. What are we going to do?DenisePanic!PaulNo Denise. Calm down. Ill just have to make a start and Im sure Anna will turn up. OK, here goes. Excuse me everyone, could you all gather round? Our presentation is about to begin.TomIll change the slides for you on the compu

7、ter Paul. Im good with technology.PaulOkey dokey. Ermmladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming to our presentation. We have something very exciting toermmshow you and its not a fruitha haAnnaand here it is fresh from the factory our plastic aubergine!NarratorAnna, youre just in time.AnnaI know. I

8、think I drank a bit too much last night and now I cant remember what to say.NarratorWell, you need to convince everyone that this is best product on the market and that its something they really want. You could say We believe this high quality product is something your business needs and, Our new pr

9、oduct has been designed to the highest specifications and tell people that This product is the perfect decoration on any caf or restaurant table tell them that, and the orders will come flying in!AnnaWhat? Theyll send them by aeroplane?NarratorNo Anna! Just do your presentation and see what happens.

10、AnnaOK then. Yes everyone, this aubergine may look good enough to eat but it is made of the highest quality plastic and Im convinced its something your business needs.PaulErr yes, thats right. It may be plastic but it is fantastic!AnnaThank you Paul. This product has been designed to the highest spe

11、cifications. Its tough and durable.ClientYeah but why would I want to buy it?TomCos its cheap mate!AnnaNo Tom. Its because it is the perfect decoration on any caf or restaurant table. It shows youre serious about food.PaulAnd it doesnt go mouldy.AnnaYes. Were taking orders today and andNarratorAnd?

12、And what, Anna?AnnaI dont know what to say next.NarratorOffer them a discount and a guarantee.AnnaOh right. If you place an order for more than 1,000, we can offer you a generous discount. Plus, all our products come with a money-back guarantee.ClientI like it!NarratorWell done Anna. She gave a clea

13、r presentation, and sounded enthusiastic about the product. Heres a reminder of some of the things she said:It is made of the highest quality plastic and Im convinced its something your business needs.This product has been designed to the highest specifications. Its tough and durable.It is the perfe

14、ct decoration on any caf or restaurant table.We can offer you a generous discount. Plus, all our products come with a money-back guarantee.AnnaThanks for listening. Tom has a few slides to show, which illustrate how the aubergine has been designed. Tom Tom?TomOh no, its frozen, the slides wont chang

15、e.DaveIts OK, I can fix it, I am the IT guy after all.TomDave? What are you doing here? Cheating on Anna like that. Here Anna, give me that aubergine.AnnaTom, no!TomThere, thats for upsetting Anna.DaveHa ha - missed me!DeniseHa! Well the aubergines certainly tough and durable.PaulTom, Anna, I think

16、wed better talk about this back in my office.NarratorCrikey! That was certainly a spectacular presentation. Lets hope Toms outburst doesnt stop the orders flying in but not via the window! Find out next time on English at Work. Bye!60Stepping asideThe team from Tip Top Trading has been having a smas

17、hing time at the launch of its plastic aubergine. Tom threw one at Dave from the IT department, but it missed him and went through a window! Its time for Paul to hand out some harsh words but hes about to hear some words he wont like. What will Mr Socrates think of it all?This episode focuses onthe

18、language that you might hear to do with people losing their job or getting the sack.Ive been doing a strategic review of the company.I need to downsize.I need you to step aside.The company needs new direction and more dynamic leadership.You are surplus to requirement.TranscriptNarratorHello again an

19、d welcome back to English at Work. Last time we heard the team from Tip Top Trading having asmashingtime at the launch of its plastic aubergine. Tom threw one at Dave from the IT department, but it missed him and went through a window! Its time for Paul to hand out some harsh words.PaulThat behaviou

20、r just isnt on.TomSorry Paul but it was quite funny wasnt it?PaulNo it wasnt.AnnaSorry Paul, Tom was just angry with Dave. I thought he liked me but we saw him with Julie from accounts.PaulReally? He seemed such a decent chap anyway, dont do it again. OK? In the meantime, youre going to have to pay

21、for that broken window.TomWhat hey? BbbutPaulNow, excuse me, I need to take this. Hello, Paul Smith speaking. Ah, Mr Socrates yes ah, youve heardTomCrikey, come on wed better go.DeniseThat was a good shot Tom! Looks like its made an impact on Dave. Look, hes sent Anna some flowers.AnnaOh theres a no

22、te on it. It says You can count on me but no name.DeniseThat is a strange thing for him to write.AnnaHmm, it is and its not his handwriting.TomMaybe a secret admirer eh? I wonder who it could be?DeniseAre you OK Paul? You look as white as a sheet.PaulIm not actually. Mr Socrates says hes having astr

23、ategic review.AnnaA what?NarratorHe means hes been looking at how the business is operating and how it should operate in the future.AnnaThat sounds serious.PaulAnd as part of his review, he says he wants todownsizeand hes asked me tostep aside.AnnaWhy? What are you in the way of?NarratorNo Anna. Tos

24、tep asideis a polite way of saying to leave your position in the company.AnnaOh. I dont understand Paul. Why?PaulHe saysthe company needs new direction and more dynamic leadership.TomCrumbs Paul, you cant get more dynamic than you!AnnaTom! But Paul, youve been a great boss.PaulThanks Anna. I guess i

25、ts the economic climate, were not making enough money so cutting staff is inevitable.TomYeah but you cut Denises job.PaulYes but we had to get her back because she was necessary for the smooth running of the department.DeniseThats right.PaulBut Mr Socrates says Im surplus to requirement.AnnaOh, that

26、 doesnt sound good does it?NarratorIf Pauls job is surplus to requirement, it means his input to the business is no longer needed. So its not good news.PaulAnyway Anna, Mr Socrates wants to know if you got his special message?AnnaSpecial message? The flowers!?DeniseThats strange. Why is Mr Socrates

27、sending you flowers?NarratorIt is a bit strange. Anyway, Pauls news has come as a shock for everyone. Here are some of the phrases Mr Socrates used to break the bad news:Ive been doing a strategic review of the company.I need to downsize.I need you to step aside.The company needs a new direction and

28、 more dynamic leadership.You are surplus to requirement.AnnaRight, Im going to have to call Mr Socrates and find out why hes sent me flowers.Mr SocratesSocrates who wants me?AnnaErm hello Mr Socrates its Anna here.Mr SocratesAnna! My favourite girl. Please call me Brad. So glad you called.AnnaI need

29、ed to speak to you about the flowers you sent me. Im very flattered but I dont thinkMr SocratesThe flowers?! Sorry honey, I havent sent you any flowers but I have sent you an email have you read it yet?AnnaNo. What did it say?Mr SocratesI was saying that as Im giving Paul the chop, would you like a

30、promotion?AnnaA promotion?Mr SocratesYes. You have been an outstanding member of the team so how would you like to be the new manager of Tip Top Tradings London office?NarratorWhat a fantastic opportunity and one that Anna surely cant refuse or can she? And who did send Anna those flowers with a mes

31、sage saying You can count on me? Find out what her answer is in the next English at Work. Bye.61Decision timeMr Socrates has sacked Paul from his position as manager of Tip Top Trading and hes offered Anna a promotion to be the new boss. But will she accept the offer?This episode focuses onthe language that you may hear if you are offered a promotion and what to say in return.This promotio