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1、Unit 3Unit 3 Making a SpeechRelated InformationEtiquette for Business Introduction At a welcoming banquet, in some cases, you are expected to introduce some one or being introduced. Introductions can be very difficult and awkward situations if not handled properly, but they are extremely important i

2、n all business situations. Remembering peoples names is an art, and you should find your own ways to learn this art, but here are some rules that can make the first moments in your situation successful. In general social situations, a man is introduced to the woman first, but in business situations,

3、 the highest ranking person is introduced first. The host of a gathering should meet, greet and introduce guests. If you arrive to a function after the general introductions are made, you should prepare to introduce yourself both with your name and your title. In formal settings, always use Mr., Mrs

4、., Miss or Ms. If the person you are introducing has an official title, you should use that official title, such as Dr. Morgan Smith, or Senator William Brady. Often times the person you are being introduced to will say, “You may call me Bill”. In this case, he or she has left it up to you as to how

5、 you would like to proceed. If you continue to use his or her surname, and he or she insists otherwise, it is better to use the given name. If the person introducing you gets your name wrong, simply say, “Thank you, but my name is Karen Miller, not Karen Smith.” If you meet someone at a gathering yo

6、u had previously met, DO NOT say, “Remember me? ” Instead politely reintroduce yourself.Lead-in1. Listening 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. BTape Script:Mr. Smith: Thank you, Ms. Yao. This restaurant is really very nice. Yao: Im glad you think so. Its the most famous restaurant in our city. Have you eve

7、r been here? Mr. Smith: No, this is my first time.Yao: Come on, dinner is ready, Mr. Smith. Please take the seat.Mr. Smith: Oh, it looks terrific Yao: Im very glad you like the dish. Weve ordered a typical Sichuan dish this evening. Do you like spicy food? Mr. Smith: Yes, I do. Many of the people in

8、 Atlanta like hot dish.Yao: A Chinese dinner usually starts with wine. Mr. Smith, which do you prefer, brandy or wine? Mr. Smith: Brandy is too strong for me. Just a glass of red wine, please.Yao:! Mr. Smith, Id like to say we are very pleased to have you here with us tonight. Id like to take this o

9、pportunity to propose a toast to your visit to our company and to the success of our future cooperatio n. Cheers (All cheers.)Mr. Smith: Thank you very much. I am really very happy to be here with many new friends. Thank you very much for your warm welcome as well as the wonderful food. And Im sure

10、that my visit here will pave way for further cooperation between our two companies. Now, Id like to pro-pose a toast to the health of everyone present here. Cheers (All cheers.)Yao: Dont stand on ceremony. Help yourself to anything you like. The food is very good.Mr. Smith: Thank you. Im really a li

11、ttle bit nervous now. I know nothing of your table manners. It would be in bad taste for a guest to make mistakes.Yao: Dont worry, Mr. Smith. As for table manners, there is only one rule you must observe. That is to make yourself at home. Mr. Smith: No wonder people say the Chinese are hospitable.2.

12、 Role-play (Open)3. Spot Dictation 1. presentation 2. performed 3. workplace 4. obvious 5. written out 6. remind 7. practice 8. sound 9. toasting 10. honor 11. public speech 12. informal4. Discussion (Open)Text ALanguage Study1. note vt. to notice or pay careful attention to something Please note th

13、at the bill must be paid within ten days. I noted how her face reddened every time her name was mentioned at meetings. vt. to mention something because it is important or interesting The report noted a complete disregard for the safety regulations. We have already noted that soybeans are a good sour

14、ce of protei n. n. something that is written down to remind you of something you need to do, say, or remember Ill write myself a note so I dont forget to ring the bank. note down to write something down so that it will be remembered He spoke so quickly that I could hardly note the story down complet

15、ely. make a note of sth to write something down so that you can look at it later I made a note of the address and phone number of that customer. antonym: ignore2. participation n. the act of taking part in an activity or event We want more participation in the decision-making of this new project. Th

16、e entertainment attracts plenty of audience participation. participate vi. to take part in an activity or event Everyone in the class is expected to participate actively in these discussions.3. mark vt. to be a sign of an important change or an important stage in the development of something His thi

17、rd film marks a major advance in cinematic techniques. This theory marked a great breakthrough in our companys history. vt. to write or draw on something, so that someone will notice what you have written When you finish writing, put your sheet in the envelope marked with your name. Any employee who

18、 is more than 20 minutes late for work will be marked absent. n. a shape or sign that is written or printed What do those strange marks at the top of the report mean? Her letter was full of exclamation marks. mark down to write something down, especially, in order to keep a record Mark down everythi

19、ng you sell on your daily chart. to reduce the price of something Winter coats have been marked down from $80 to $50.4. attendance n. the number of people who attend a game, concert, meeting, etc There was only a low attendance at the annual meeting of sales department. Approaching to the end of the

20、 meeting, there was a declining attendance of employees. attend vt. to go to an event such as a meeting or a class Please let us know if you are unable to attend the meeting. be in attendance to be at a special or important event Over 200 employees were in attendance at yesterdays promotion of the n

21、ew product. antonym: absence synonym: presence5. Their participation and that of all prominent operators in the field of protected growing of vegetables will contribute to the success of this conference. that of. 中that代指the participation, Their participation and that of. 是and连接的两个并列的词组,他们共同构成本句子的主语

22、contribute to to help to make something happen Enyas success has contributed substantially to the current policy in our company.6. It is not by mere chance that the ancient and beautiful Berryville was chosen as the site of our conference on vegetable growing under glass. it is not by mere chance th

23、at. 是固定句型,意为“并不是偶然的”it代词,代指后面的that从句所表达的内容,作形式主语 mere a. used to emphasize how small or unimportant something or someone is It couldnt be a mere coincidence that their company promoted the new product at the same time with us. She lost the election by a mere 20 votes. a. used when something small or

24、 unimportant has a big effect The merest little mistake will take great losses to a company. The mere presence of a manager made him feel nervous. merely ad. used to emphasize that something or someone is very small or unimportant, especially when compared with something else Its not merely a matter

25、 of cost, but whether they could come up with high quality products.7. market vt. to try to persuade people to buy a product by advertising it in a particular way, using attractive packages, etc If you could ever figure out how to market this youd make a fortune. If our product is properly marketed,

26、 it should sell very well. market something for somebody They plan to market the toy for children aged 2 to 6. market something as something Electric cars are being marketed as safe for the environment. n. a time when people buy and sell goods, food etc, or the place, usually outside or in a large b

27、uilding, where this happens The sales manager wants to open up new markets in the Far East. The market is rather depressed at the moment. on the market available for people to buy The manufacturers say the device will be on the market by May. Handguns are freely available on the open market = for an

28、yone to buy .8. efficiency n. the quality of doing something well and effectively, without wasting time, money or energy Our customer service department received the complaint about the efficiency of their service. Considerable advancements in energy efficiency have been made during the last hundred

29、 years. efficient a. if someone or something is efficient, they work well without wasting time, money, or energy Mary is a very efficient secretary effective a. successful or achieving the results that you want The ads were simple, but remarkably effective. 9. cooperation n. things that you do with

30、someone else to achieve a common purpose This accident is a result of a lack of cooperation between finance and market department. The project was carried out in cooperation with KBC of Australia. help that is willingly given Have your passport ready, and thank you for your cooperation. If we are go

31、ing to succeed in this project, I need your full cooperation. cooperate vi. if two people or groups cooperate, they work together in order to achieve a result that is good for both of them cooperative a. willing to cooperate; helpful10. advance n. a change, discovery, or invention that brings progress His book argues that there have been major advances for women since 1945. Recent advances in biotechnology have raised moral questions. vi. if something such as technical or scientific knowledge advances, it develo