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1、Uint4II. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptM: Do you see yourself as a leader or more of a team player?W: Well, it depends on the circumstances. I usually enjoy working as part of a team and helping everyone work together. But if the leadership is weak, Im not afraid to take over in order to achieve

2、the goal at hand.Q: What does the woman want to be?2. ScriptW: Good morning, I have an appointment with Mr. Davies at llo clock.M: Yes, he left a message for you saying hes terribly sorry but hes stuck in traffic and is running 15 minutes late. Please take a seat and hell be here as soon as possible

3、. Would you like tea or coffee?Q: Where is the conversation probably taking place?3. ScriptW: You dont happy. Did you get that promotion?M: No, they brought in some new guy. Im not going to hang around for much longer, I cant assure you.Q: Why is the man unhappy?4. ScriptW: Mr. Jones is a self-made

4、millionaire, and Im honored to have worked for him for the past thirty years as his accountant.M: He must be pleased to have a loyal and faithful employee such as yourself.Q: What is true of the woman?5. ScriptW: Jane, were considering you for the new office managers position. Weve been very pleased

5、 with your work.M: Thank you very much. Ive always enjoyed working here, and I would welcome an opportunity for more responsibility.Q: Which of the following is true?Keys: 1.C2.B3. A4.B5.DIII. Listening InTask 1: Youre fired!Joan: Come in, come in. Have a seat. Ah.uh.I want you to know this is going

6、 to hurt me more than it will hurt you.Carl: Yes, maam. But Im not quite sure what youre talking about.Joan: Youre fired. Thats what Im talking about.Carl: I find that surprising, Miss Jackson. After all, I sold twenty-five percent more of our products than any other salesperson.Joan: Look, Im not h

7、ere to argue. Youre fired. Understand?Carl: I understand perfectly. I just wonder whats going to happen to the contract Ive been arranging. It would be a shame to lose it; it could mean a lot of our company. And Im the only one who knows the details.Joan: No one is indispensable. Just clear out your

8、 desk, and thats the end of it. Do I make myself clear, Mr. Westlake?Carl: Crystal clearapart from one small detail.Joan: And what, pray tell, is that detail?Carl: Im not Mr. Westlake. Im Carl Smith.Joan: Well then, thats a different kettle of fish, Mr. Smith. I know youve bee n working late almost

9、every night and coming in on Saturdays to get work done. The company is very happy with your progress.Carl: Thats good to know. I was beginning to think that I wasnt appreciated.Joan: Youre doing well. We have approved your first salary increase.Carl: Thats great! Thank you! Ill certainly try to liv

10、e up to the trust you have demonstrated in me with this raise in pay.1. Why is the man surprised at the being fired?2. What is the second reason mentioned of the man to object to his being fired?3. What mistake did the woman make?4. What do you know about the mans work performance?5. What does the m

11、an finally get?Keys: 1C2.B 3.D 4.A5.AFor Reference1. I want you to know this is going to hurt me more than it will hurt you.2. Thats great! Thank you! Ill certainly try to live up to the trust you have demonstrated in me with this raise in pay.Task 2: SOHOScriptThe modern concept of small office and

12、 home office, or small and home office, often (SI) shorted to SOHO, is concerned with business that employ from one to ten workers. Also (S2) known as a virtual business, the SOHO has not evolved beyond the idea of an (S3) independent business person who has a few support stall members. Business (S4

13、) enterprises that are large are often called Small and Medium-sized Enterprises.Before the 19th century and the (S5) spread of the industrial revolution around the globe, (S6) nearly all offices were small offices or home offices, with only a few exceptions. Most businesses were small, and (S7) so

14、was the amount of paperwork that went with their business activities.At the end of the 20lh century and the beginning of the 21st, the term “Small or Home Office“ and (S8) the acronym SOHO have been used t to great extent by companies that sell products to large number of small business with a small

15、-sized office.Some products are often designed specifically for the SOHO market. (S9) Many books are written and sold specifically for this type of office to tell people how to equip a small office.Nowadays many consultants, lawyers, and real estate agents in small and mediumsized towns operate from

16、 such home offices.(S1 0) In the field of software development, engineers often have to work 20 hours or more at a stretch, so Ihey can hardly adapl to normal office hours. They often work in small offices to have more freedom.Task3: The Role of Job DescriptionsScriptPeople who dont understand what

17、their employers expect them to do may be headed for one of the most common and yet most avoidable career traps. If your boss doesnt take the time to explain properly what you are expected to do in your position. Then keep asking questions until you know precisely what it is. Dont limit your question

18、s to matter of everyday routine. Lee Colby, a management consultant based in Minneapolis, offers his advice. He says you can ask more significant questions like, “What are our departmwnts goals? How does my work fit in with the overall objective of the company?That method helped Lisa James, an assis

19、tant manager at an electronics company. When James was transferred to a new department seven years ago, she found herself not only working for the manager of quality control, but assisting three other managers. Because the job was both demanding and ill-defined, James had to put in ten-hour days as

20、well as take work home. To clarify what was expected of her and what she hoped to get from her job in terms of career department, she drafted a list of goals in collaboration with her principal boss. The list proved so well though out that her boss used it as the basis for her annual performance rev

21、iews. Shortly afterwards, she was given a raise for her efficient work.If your boss is vague about what your goals should be, try this technique suggested by Atkin Simon, director of a Boston-based management-consulting firm: Read your position description, which most large firms provide, and identi

22、fy the two or three most important tasks it mentions. Then meet with your boss, point out the tasks youve chosen and ask if they accurately reflect what your boss considers important.1. If your boss does not describe your job responsibility clearly, what can you do?2. What kind of questions can you

23、ask about your job?3. When James was transferred to a new department, how many managers did she have to work for?4. With whom did James draft a list of goals?5. How was her list of goals received?Keys: 1B 2.D3. D 4.A 5.CFor ReferenceRead your position description and identify the two or three most i

24、mportant tasks it mentions. Then meet with your boss, point out the tasks youve chosen and ask if they accurately reflect what your boss considers important.IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Ive got to talk to Mrs. Parker.Susan:Parker Electronics Susan speaking. How may I help you?Mrs. Jones: This is William

25、Jones of Sea-land Limited. Im calling from Australia. Would you please transfer me to Helen Parker, extensions 13?Susan:Please hold, Mr. Jones. Ill see if Mrs. Parker id available to take yourcall.Im sorry, Mrs. Parker is out of the office. Can anyone else assist you?Mrs. Jones: No. Ive got to talk

26、to Mrs. Parker. Its urgent. When will she be back?Susan:Im afraid she is out for the whole day. May I take a message?Mrs. Jones: Tell her I must talk to her right away. Your last shipment was damaged.Susan:Oh, what a pity. Is there a particular time you want her to call you?Mrs. Jones: She can get i

27、n touch with me any time tomorrow at 61327752940.Susan:Let me repeat that back: Mr. Jones of Sea-land, 613-2775-2940; callas soon as possible regarding the damaged cargo. You can be reached all day tomorrow.Mrs. Jones: The sooner the better. Those missing parts are holding up our Droduction.Susan:Il

28、l give her the message, Mr. Jones. Shell get back to you as soon asshe can.Mrs. Jones: Thank you. Good-bye.MODEL2 Something unexpected has come up.ScriptBob: Hello.Susan: Hello, its Susan Smith from Parker Electronics.Bob: Hi, Sue, Bob here. How is it going? Whats on your mind day?Susan: Im calling

29、on behalf of my boss, Mrs. Helen Parker. She wants some of your in expensive late-model DVD player.Bob: We have a good selection that should be right up your alley. Do you suppose we could arrange a meeting ?Susan: She was hoping to get together with you this week if possible. She wants to get going

30、 on this right away.Bob: Let me check my schedule. Yies. Im free as the breeze on Friday.Susan: Why not meel at about ten in the rooming at your office?Bob: Sound good. Leis confirm that. Ill look forward to seeing her at ten on Friday.Susan: Im sure itll be a rewarding meeting. Thank you. Good-bye.

31、LaterBob: Hello, Bob Smith speaking.Susan: Hello, Bob, this is Susan. Something unexpected has come up. Im afraid we have to cancel the meeting with you on Friday.Bob: Thats disappointing. Shall we meet some other time?Susan: Shed like to postpone the meeting until Monday afternoon. Would that be co

32、nvenient for you?Bob: Well, Ive got a full schedule on Monday, but Id be free after five.Susan: Could we make it five thirty then?Bob: Five thirtys perfect. Ill see Helen at five thirty on Monday.Susan: Ok. Great! Thanks. Bye.MODEL3 Its much more than just satisfactory.ScriptHelen: You know, Susan,v

33、e been looking over the review of your performance in the past three moths.Susan: Is everything satisfactory?Helen: We should say its more than just satisfactory. According to the review given by your supervisors, you are doing excellent work during this internship.Susan: Thank you, Helen.Helen: Wel

34、l, your attendance record is perfect, and youre very diligent. And on top of all that, you went out of your way to bring in new customers.Susan: I enjoy working here, so I try to do my very bent.Helen: Well, wonderful! Our company could use more hardworking employees like you. In fact, the board of

35、directors is unanimous in deciding to offer you a iob.Susan: Im so glad to hear that. Ill graduate in less than a month. By then I can devote more time to the companv. Ill work heart and soul to promote its business.Helen: And I also think you are ready to take on some new responsibilities.Susan: Wh

36、at do you mean, Helen?Helen: Im promoting you to assistant marketing manager, but you might have to travel around the country at short notice. Is that OK with you?Susan： Of course. Thank you. Im honored ihat you have so much confidence in me.Helen: Well, Susan, you did great work. Your promotion is

37、effective immediately.Susan: Thank you. I look forward to the new challenge of the iob.Now Your TurnTask 1SAMPLE DIALOGJenny: Hell, Jenny of Mokia Mobile.Dick: Hello, this is Dick, your mobile phone battery supplier.Jenny: Hi, Dick. Glad to hear from you again. Whats on your mind?Dick: Weve produced

38、 a new battery that is inexpensive, but powerful. It can last a long time.Jenny: Weve already got a goof selection. Whats so special about your new product?Dick: Well, could you arrange for me to meet your boss Linda? Then Ill go into details.Jenny: OK, when can you come?Dick: I was hoping to get to

39、gether with Linda this week, if possible. I want to get going on this right away.Jenny: Let me check her timetable.Yes, shes completely free ThursdayDick: Why not meet at about ten in the morning at your office?Jenny: Sound good. Let me say it again: Well look forward to seeing you at ten on Thursda

40、y.Dick: Im sure itll be a rewarding meeting. Thank you. Good-bye.LaterJenny: Hello. Is Dick there, please?Dick: Hello. Dick speaking.Jenny: Hi, Dick, this is Jenny. Something unexpected has come up. Im afraid we have to postpone the meeting with you on Thursday.Dick: Thats disappointing. When can we

41、 meet?Jenny: Linda has to put the meeting off until sometime on Friday. Will that suit you?Dick: Im afraid I cant go on Friday. Ill be flying to another city on business.Jenny: Then could you come after five on Thursday?Dick: Certainly, Can we make it five thirty then?Jenny: Five thirtys perfect. Li

42、nda will be waiting for you at five thirty on Thursday.Dick: Ok. Great! Thanks. Bye.V. Lefs TalkScriptLillian: Mr. Baxter, you have worked in the company for five years, and you manage everything here smoothly, like a clock. Could you tell us the secret of your successful career?Baxter: Just as the

43、golden rule of real estate is location, location, location, the golden rule of work is relationships, relationships, relationships. Unfortunately, many workers focus so hard on the job at hand that they never develop useful relationships with people in other parts of their organization. Worse, when

44、they do interact with colleagues in other departments, they may not treat then with respect.Lillian: Could you give more details?Baxter: Lets take Wendy as an example. She switched jobs several months ago in the company. In her first position, as a marketing manager, she frequently found herself in

45、conflict with the financial department over her staffs expenses. Her argument for more funds usually ended in vain.Then in her new job as training administrator, she wanted to launch an on-the-job training project. She needed the financial department to support her request for a budget. How did she

46、convince them this time?Although the financial departments offices were located in another city, Wendy decided to visit them in their offices and try to establish closer relationships. She believed she must first of all understand their mission and their own training needs. Then she found an ally in

47、 the companys chief financial officer, who saw how her group could help develop his staff. So the two forged a long-tern=m alliance, which led to a training program so successful that it has since been picked up by the companys offices in Germany and Japan.Winning allies throughout your organization

48、 has an additional benefit. These days, its far too risky to expect your work to speak for itself. Having allies who speak well of you increases your reputation with the top management.Positive StatementsNegative StatementsThe golden rule of work is relationships.Many workers never develop useful relationships with people in other parts of their organization. Worse, they may not treat then with respect.Wendy frequently found herself in conflict with