新标准高职商务英语：视听说教程-第2册-Unit-1课件

1、I Could Make It after FourBook 2 Unit 1u1新标准高职商务英语视听说教程2objectivesListen for the main idea;Make an appointment;Accept an appointment;Learning ObjectivesLearningObjectivesSuggest a different time for an appointment.新标准高职商务英语视听说教程 2 Unit 1Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo Epis

2、odesListening StrategyListening StrategyListening for the Main Idea1A1BWarming up1CCONTENTSListening for the Main Idea:Listening . Listening for the Main IdeaListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesIts not usually necessary or even possible to understand every word while l

3、istening. But for us its important to get the main idea of a dialogue or a passage. The main idea often appears at the beginning of a passage or at the end of it. And the main idea of each paragraph is often contained in the first sentence.Listening for the Main Idea:1A | 1BListen carefully to two s

4、peakers talking on different topics respectively and give a brief answer to each question below.Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo Episodes1A11. What is the main information provided by the first speaker?The speaker is giving the details of the companys annual picnic.2. What

5、is the second speaker mainly talking about?Asian countries are facing major environmental problems.Script1B1Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesListen to a short passage and write down its main idea.The main idea: Making appointments in China./Be alert for appointments

6、 in China.Listening for the Main Idea:1A | 1BScript1C1Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesWarming up:1CPair Work Here are some of the things people may use when making an appointment. Write down the name of the thing in each picture and talk about which of them you thi

7、nk is/are necessary.notebookwatchcalendarmaptelephonebusiness cardListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesCONTENTSGetting StartedGetting StartedCulture Focus2A2BLeading in2C2D2EUseful Expressions2FBusiness Etiquette Guideline in Making AppointmentsNew WordsNew WordsCulture

8、 FocusListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo Episodesinsult n. prior a. punctuality n. considerable a. offender n. congestion n.侮辱较早的准时相当大的；重要的冒犯者拥挤2-2A1Read the following questions. Then listen to a passage and find out the answers.1. What should people consider when making an a

9、ppointment for business?One should consider the different cultural backgrounds.Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo Episodes2. What is the difference of the written form of date between American English and British English?In American English, the month comes first, followed by

10、 the day, and then the year, namely MDY. However, in British English, the day comes first, then the month and the year, namely DMY.Culture Focus:2A | 2BIn Britain.2-2A2Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesScript 3. In which country dont people really mind if one is a li

11、ttle late for a one-to-one meeting?Culture Focus:2A | 2B2-2B1Discussion Compare foreign and Chinese cultures in pairs or small groups by discussing the following questions.Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesCulture Focus:2A | 2B1. What should foreign businessmen consi

12、der if they want to make an appointment with Chinese businessmen?Making an appointment in advance.2. What is very important in doing business in China?Punctuality is vital when doing business in China. Late arrivals are seen as an insult.2 Leading in1Leading inListening StrategyGetting StartedActual

13、 CommunicationVideo EpisodesIt is advisable to schedule an appointment in advance. Both sides should agree on the time available. This part focuses on different expressions for making appointments.2 Leading in2Leading in:2C | 2D | 2EListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo Episodes

14、Dialogue 1M: Emily, Id like to make an appointment with you. What day will be convenient for you?W: How about Monday at 2:00 in the afternoon?M: Ill look forward to seeing you.Dialogue 2M: Emma, what time is best for you?W: Would 9:00 on Thursday be okay?The following short dialogues contain the exp

15、ressions for making appointments. Listen and fill in the blanks with the words or expressions you hear.2 2C1Dialogue 3M: Do you have any openings on Tuesday?W: I will be out on Tuesday morning.M: How about Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.?Dialogue 4M: Id like to make an appointment to meet with Mr. Rodgers. Wil

16、l Mr. Rodgers be in tomorrow?W: Sorry, his calendar is full tomorrow.Leading in:2C | 2D | 2EListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo Episodes2 2C2Leading in:2C | 2D | 2EListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesDialogue 5M: Could I schedule a time to meet w

17、ith Mr. East?W: His schedule is open all day Monday.M: Okay. Monday morning at 9:00.2D1Leading in:2C | 2D | 2EListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesListen to 5 short dialogues and fill in the chart with the information you hear.Meeting dateThings to be discussedMeeting p

18、laceDialogue 1Tuesday at 3 p.m.The ordered productsAt Bells officeDialogue 2Thursday at 3 p.m.New swimwear catalogueAt George Grists officeDialogue 32 p.m. on the fifteenthAt Big Mouth Restaurant2D2Leading in:2C | 2D | 2EListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesMeeting date

19、Things to be discussedMeeting placeDialogue 4Wednesday at 2 p.m.The new advertising budgetAt Bobs officeDialogue 5June 2 at 3 p.m.At Mr. Chans officeScriptLanguage & Culture Notes2 2E1Role Play Role play a telephone conversation. Your partner wants to make an appointment with you next week. However,

20、 you will be very busy then. Think of three reasons why you will not be available. The example is for your reference.Leading in:2C | 2D | 2EEXAMPLEKeith: Are you free on the thirteenth, Monday afternoon?Cathy: No, Im afraid not. Im meeting Ruth then. How about the fourteenth in the morning?Keith: Im

21、 sorry. Im attending a meeting at the Hilton then.Cathy: What about the next day?Keith: No. Im busy then too. Im receiving an important client, Dorothy Heath, at North Bridge Road. Are you free on Thursday afternoon?Cathy: Yes, I think I am. Lets meet for lunch at Maple Restaurant.Keith: Good idea!

22、Is two oclock okay?Cathy: Thats fine. See you there!Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo Episodes2 Useful Expressions1Useful ExpressionsListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesFormalAsking for an AppointmentAgreeing to an Appointment1. I would like to

23、 arrange an appointment to discuss 1. suits me.2. sounds fine. Shall we say around in my office?2. Would you indicate a suitable time and place to meet?3. Yes, (Thursday) is fine.3. Would it be possible to meet (on May 4th) at (your) office to discuss ?4. Thank you. I would be available to discuss t

24、he contract on at in my office.4. Are you available on (date) ?5. would be perfect.5. Can we meet (up) to talk about ?Informal6. Can we meet on (date) ?2 Useful Expressions2Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesFormalSuggesting a TimeSuggesting a Different Time1. Would (

25、Tuesday) suit you?1. Im afraid I wont be free then.2. Would you be available on ?2. Im sorry; I wont be able to make it. Could we meet on instead?3. If possible, Id like to meet (in the morning).3. I will be out of the office on , but I will be available on 4. How does (the 3rd) sound to you?4. I re

26、ally dont think I can make (on the 3rd). Can we meet up (on the 5th)?5. Is (3 p.m.) a good time for you?5. Ah, is going to be a little difficult. Id much prefer , if thats alright with you.Informal6. Is next (Tuesday) convenient for you?Useful Expressions2 Useful Expressions3Listening StrategyGettin

27、g StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesFormalChanging or Cancelling an Appointment1. Unfortunately, due to (some unforeseen business), I will be unable to keep our appointment for (tomorrow afternoon).2. Unfortunately, I will be away on business during , so I will be unable to meet you then. How

28、ever, if you were available on , I would be glad to arrange a meeting with you.3. Would it be possible to arrange another time later in ?4. Im afraid that I have to cancel our meeting on , as something unexpected has come up.5. Im afraid that Im not going to be able to meet you after all. Can we fix

29、 another time?6. Something has just cropped up and I wont be able to meet you on Can we make another time?Informal7. You know we were going to meet ? Well, Im very sorry, but something urgent has come up.Useful Expressions2 2F1Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesUseful

30、 Expressions:2FPair Work Read and get familiar with the above expressions. And then do the following tasks.Make an appointment with one of your friends using the above expressions.2. Make an appointment with one of your business partners using the above expressions.Listening StrategyGetting StartedA

31、ctual CommunicationVideo EpisodesCONTENTSActual CommunicationActual CommunicationSection ADialogue 1I Need to See Him3A3B3CDialogue 2I Will Arrange for a Visit to Xian for Him3D3E3FSection BPassage 1Appointment Guidelines3G3HPassage 2Making Appointments in Australia3I3J3K3A New WordsNew Wordsfortnig

32、ht n.14天，两星期Sect. A, D1I Need to See HimListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo Episodes3 3A1You will hear a telephone conversation between Michelle, the secretary and Peter Jefferson. As you listen, fill in each blank with one word only.Sect. A, D13A | 3B | 3CListening StrategyGe

33、tting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesPeter Jefferson calls to make an appointment for their new products.2. Mr. Hibberd will be away for a fortnight.3. Mr. Hibberd will be busy next Wednesday morning.4. The appointment is arranged at 4:15 next Wednesday afternoon.3-3B1Listen to the convers

34、ation again and decide whether the statements are true (T), or false (F) or not mentioned (NM).Sect. A, D13A | 3B | 3CListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesMr. Hibberd is at a lunch meeting when Peter calls. ( )2. Mr. Hibberds colleague answers the phone call. ( )3. Mr.

35、Hibberd will have a holiday with his wife in Canada. ( )TFMr. Hibberd is at a meeting when Peter calls.NM3-3B2Sect. A, D13A | 3B | 3CListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesScript 4. Mr. Hibberd will enjoy a two-week holiday. ( )5. Peter cant have an appointment with Mr. H

36、ibberd before Mr. Hibberd goes on holiday. ( )TFPeter can have an appointment with Mr. Hibberd before Mr. Hibberd goes on holiday, but its on next Wednesday afternoon.3 -3C1Role Play Role play a telephone conversation. Choose one of the roles and work with a partner according to the information prov

37、ided.Sect. A, D13A | 3B | 3CListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesStudent A: Youre Peter, a chemical engineer who works in the companys R&D lab and youre attending a conference on a new chemical processing technology. One of your friends Michael, who is a professor doing

38、 research in the same area, will be attending the conference, too. You want to talk to him and get his opinion on the recent developments in the field. But he is hard to reach.Student B: Youre Peters friend Michael, who is doing research work in the same field as Peter. You try to find some time fro

39、m your busy schedule to talk with Peter.3D New Words1New Wordsregular a. beneficial a. ballerina n. precise a. substantial a.经常的，循常例的，定期的有益的，有利的芭蕾舞女演员精确的，准确的大量的Sect. A, D2I Will Arrange for a Visit to Xian for HimListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo Episodes3 3D1Listen to a dia

40、logue and complete the notes below. Write no more than three words for each blank.Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesSect. A, D23D | 3E | 3FInformation about Andersen SmithArrival Time: next weekNationality: English Marital status: marriedPersonality: gentlemanlike, p

41、recise Favorite food: vegetables and DofuSomething appreciated about China: history3 -3E1Listen to the dialogue again and decide whether the statements are true (T), or false (F) or not mentioned (NM).Sect. A, D23D | 3E | 3FListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesAndersen

42、Smith is an old customer of the company. ( )2. The man wants to know something about Andersen in order to sell more products to him. ( )3. Andersen is a family man who loves his family very much. ( )TTNM3 -3E2Script Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesSect. A, D23D | 3

43、E | 3F4. Andersens daughter is a librarian. ( )5. It is rather difficult to sign a contract with Andersen. ( )6. Andersen has been to Xian, Luoyang and Nanjing. ( )NMFAndersens daughter is a ballerina.FAndersen has been to Xian, but not Luoyang and Nanjing.3-3F1Pair Work The following is your calend

44、ar. You are arranging for appointments for the month. Make at least five appointments and write down the specific time, place and what to do under each date. Then exchange your arrangements with your partner.Sect. A, D23D | 3E | 3FListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo Episodes3G

45、 New Words1Sect. B, P1New Words and Expressionsslot n. emergency n. designated a.assume v. come upprior to contact number时间段紧急情况，非常时刻指定的，特指的假定，臆断出现，发生在之前联络电话Appointment GuidelinesListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo Episodes3-3G1Listen to a passage about how to make an appointm

46、ent. Match the phrases in Column A with the ones in Column B.Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo Episodes A Keep an appointmentCall your client and let him knowMake an appointmentTry to plan your arrival timeConfirm an appointmentSect. B, P13G | 3H Bwhen you are serious about

47、it.even when there is an emergency.when it is made far in advance.when you are delayed along the way.when it is close to the designated time.3-3H1Listen again and answer the following questions.Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesSect. B, P13G | 3H1. When should you co

48、nfirm your appointment?48 to 72 hours prior to the appointment.2. How many minutes should you arrive ahead of the scheduled time and how long should you wait?10 minutes and 15 minutes respectively.3. What will you do if you are late for an appointment?Call the client and let him know I will be late.

49、ScriptLanguage & Culture Notes3-3I_ New Words1Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesSect. B, P2New Words and Expressionsapproachable a. competent a. core n. casual a. overlook v. perceive v. counterpart n. 可接近的，随和的有能力的，可胜任的核心随便的，偶然的忽视，忽略感知与对方地位作用相当的人(或物)Making Appointmen

50、ts in Australia3-3I_ New Words2Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesSect. B, P2accommodating a. conduct v. insist on personal assistant extended hour on the rise乐于助人的管理，指挥坚持私人助理延长时间上升1. Which of the following adjectives does the passage say about the executives?A. Pleas

51、ant. B. Ready to help.C. Possible to approach. D. Bossy.2. The duties of a personal assistant are _.A. managing the executives diaryB. answering the phoneC. taking care of the executivesD. arranging meetings3-3I1The passage you are going to hear is about how to make appointments in Australia. Listen

52、 carefully and make two choices to answer each of the questions or to complete the statement.Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesSect. B, P23I | 3J | 3K3-3I2Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo Episodes3. What are you advised to do when you are wa

53、iting for your Australian client?To be impatient. B. To remain patient.C. To be casual. D. To be helpful.E. To be worried.Sect. B, P23I | 3J | 3K3-3I3Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo Episodes4. What should you do if you think you will be late for an appointment?A. To cancel

54、 the appointment.B. To call your counterpart as soon as you can.C. To tell your counterpart that you are running late.D. To ask your counterpart to wait for a while.E. To ask your colleague to meet your counterpart.Sect. B, P23I | 3J | 3K3-3I4Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVide

55、o Episodes5. Which of the following do Australians not conduct a business meeting over?Breakfast. B. Lunch.C. Dinner. D. Wine.E. Entertainment.Sect. B, P23I | 3J | 3K3-3J1Listen again and complete the sentences below, write no more than three words for each blank.Listening StrategyGetting StartedAct

56、ual CommunicationVideo Episodes1. It is advisable to schedule a meeting at least one month in advance.2. Both senior staff and employees work extended hours . You wont be surprised if you find an executive schedule a meeting himself.3. Australians dont care much about your being a few minutes late.S

57、ect. B, P23I | 3J | 3KScript3-3K1Discussion Discuss in groups the Dos and Donts for making an appointment.Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesSect. B, P23I | 3J | 3KReference answer:DOS1. Do get information about your prospect before speaking with him.2. Do have an int

58、erest-creating opening.3. Do ask questions.4. Do keep calling.DONTS1. Dont send information before you call.2. Dont ask for a decision in the opening.3. Dont let a NO get you down.4. Dont be late for an appointment.Listening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesCONTENTSVideo Epis

59、odeVideo EpisodesEpisode 1I Can Alter My ScheduleBefore You WatchWhile You Watch4A4BAfter You Watch4CEpisode 2Im Phoning to See Before You WatchWhile You Watch4D4EAfter You Watch4FBF1Ep. 1Before You WatchListening StrategyGetting StartedActual CommunicationVideo EpisodesVideo Vocabulary The words an

60、d expressions in bold are from Episode One. Choose the correct definitions provided in the brackets.1. The schedule of their meeting was so full; it simply ran them off their feet. ( / a guidebook for travelers)a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to2. After the long journey from C