學(xué)習(xí)重點(diǎn)
1． Reading --- Choosing a restaurant
2． Reading --- Porters
3． Listening --- Making conversation
4． Oral Practice ---Dress
5． Vocabulary consolidation
6． Memo writing
7． Speaking ---ways of entertaining clients
8． Homework
I. Choosing a restaurant
criterion noun plural criteria [countable usually plural]
a standard that you use to judge something or make a decision about something標(biāo)準(zhǔn)
the criteria we use to select candidates 我們選擇應(yīng)征者的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)
criterion for
the criteria for measuring how good schools are 評判學(xué)校是否優(yōu)秀的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)
Academic ability is not the sole criterion for admission to the college. 學(xué)術(shù)能力并不是大學(xué)入學(xué)的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)。
a set of criteria for identifying people who are genuinely ill and unable to work
meet/satisfy/fulfil criteria 滿足要求
To qualify for a grant, students must satisfy certain criteria. 為了能夠得到資助，學(xué)生們必須要滿足一定的要求。
strive verb[intransitive] formal past tense strove past participle striven
to make a great effort to achieve something努力, 奮斗, 力爭,
strive to do something
I was still striving to be successful. 我正在努力奮斗取得成功。
strive for/after
We must continue to strive for greater efficiency. 我們必須繼續(xù)努力爭取更高效。
ￚstriving noun [uncountable and countable]
comment noun [uncountable and countable] an opinion that you express about someone or something 評論
ￚ同義詞 remark
Does anyone have any questions or comments? 有沒有人有問題或評論？
comment on/about
2[uncountable] criticism or discussion of something someone has said or done 批評或討論
The speech received much comment in the press. 該演說遭到了報界的批評。
comment verb [intransitive and transitive] to express an opinion about someone or something評論，評價
ￚ同義詞 remark
comment on
People were always commenting on my sister's looks. 人們總是對我妹妹的長相品頭論足。
cleanliness noun [uncountable] the practice of keeping yourself or the things around you clean清潔
a high standard of cleanliness 非常潔凈
good/poor value (for money) BrE
The lunch special is really good value. 這頓特殊午餐真是便宜。
At only £45 a night, the hotel is great value for money. 這家飯店的房間只要45英鎊，真是優(yōu)惠。
value for money British English (=good value, or the quality of being good value) 價廉物美
Every customer is looking for value for money. 每位顧客都在尋找價廉物美的商品。
⑤ Speaking.
Can you mention one restaurant that you think is memorable in the city where you live now? Please explain the reason.
¨ Cleanliness
¨ Quality of food
¨ Speed of service
¨ Location
¨ Service
¨ Value for money
II. Reading
Porters
Para.1
sole adjective [only before noun] the sole person, thing etc is the only one 單獨(dú)的，的
ￚ同義詞 only
the sole American in the room 屋子里的一個美國人
Griffiths is the sole survivor of the crash…. 是這次撞車事故中的幸存者。
The story was published with the sole purpose of selling newspapers. 這個故事的出版就只有一個目的，即促銷報紙。
Derek has sole responsibility for sales in Dublin. …在都柏林的職責(zé)就是負(fù)責(zé)銷售。
price verb [transitive]
1 [usually in passive] to decide the price of something that is for sale 總是以被動語態(tài)形式出現(xiàn)，為銷售商品定價
a reasonably priced apartment 一間定價合理的公寓
be priced at something
Tickets are priced at £75 each.
票價定為每張75英鎊。
popular
1 liked by a lot of people 受人喜愛的，受人歡迎的
ￚ反義詞 unpopular
Hilary was popular at school. 在學(xué)校大家都喜歡希拉里。
a popular holiday resort 一個人們都喜愛前往的度假勝地
Coffee is probably the most popular drink in the world. 咖啡可能是全世界人們最喜愛的飲品。
hugely/enormously/immensely etc popular
Guerrero’s music is hugely popular in Latin America. …的音樂在拉丁美洲得到大多數(shù)人的喜愛。
popular with/among
The President is very popular with Jewish voters. 這位總統(tǒng)得到*人選民的支持。
2 [only before noun] done by a lot of people in a society, group etc 大眾的
The government has little popular support among women voters. 這屆政府得不到婦女選民的支持。
popular belief/opinion/view (=a belief, opinion etc that a lot of people have) 大家的信仰/意見/觀點(diǎn)
3 [only before noun] relating to ordinary people, or intended for ordinary people 流行的
American popular culture.美國流行文化
Explanation
Para. 2
evolve verb [intransitive and transitive]
1 if an animal or plant evolves, it changes gradually over a long period of time 演變
evolve from
Fish evolved from prehistoric sea creatures. 魚是由史前海洋動物演變而來的。
2 to develop and change gradually over a long period of time 發(fā)展
The school has evolved its own style of teaching. 這所學(xué)校逐漸發(fā)展了自己的教學(xué)風(fēng)格。
Businesses need to evolve rapidly. 企業(yè)需要迅速發(fā)展。
evolve out of
The idea evolved out of work done by British scientists. 這個想法是從英國科學(xué)家的工作中逐漸得來的。
evolve into
The group gradually evolved into a political party. 這個團(tuán)體逐漸演變成一個政黨。
air conditioning noun [uncountable] a system that makes the air in a room or building cooler and drier 冷氣系統(tǒng)
ￚair-conditioned adjective
air conditioner noun [countable] a machine that makes the air in a room or building cooler and drier 空調(diào)
interior noun
1 [countable usually singular] the inner part or inside of something 內(nèi)部
ￚ反義詞 exterior
The interior of the church was dark. 這家教堂的內(nèi)部漆黑一片。
the car's warm interior 這輛車?yán)锩婧軠嘏?BR> 2 the interior
the part of a country that is farthest away from the coast 內(nèi)部地帶
The interior of the country is mainly desert. 這個國家的內(nèi)陸地區(qū)主要是沙漠。
3 Minister/Department of the Interior 內(nèi)政部
the government minister or department that deals with matters within a country rather than abroad
interior adjective [only before noun] inside or indoors 內(nèi)部的
ￚ反義詞 exterior
The interior walls are all painted white. 內(nèi)墻全都漆成了白色。
Explanation
Para. 3
distinctive adjective
having a special quality, character, or appearance that is different and easy to recognize與眾不同的, 有特色的
a rock band with a distinctive sound
ￚdistinctively adverb
ￚdistinctiveness noun [uncountable]
group dining
facility noun
plural facilities
1 facilities [plural] rooms, equipment, or services that are provided for a particular purpose 設(shè)施，設(shè)備
All rooms have private facilities (=private bathroom and toilet). 所有的屋子都有公私人使用的設(shè)施。
The hotel has its own pool and leisure facilities. 這家飯店有自己的游泳池和休閑設(shè)施。
toilet facilities 廁所設(shè)施
childcare facilities 照料兒童的設(shè)施
2 [countable usually singular] a special part of a piece of equipment or a system which makes it possible to do something 工具
Is there a call-back facility on this phone? 這部電話有沒有回?fù)芄δ埽?BR> a bank account with an overdraft facility 一個可以透支的銀行賬戶
3 [countable] a place or building used for a particular activity or industry, or for providing a particular type of service （進(jìn)行特殊活動或工業(yè)生產(chǎn)的）地方，樓房
a top-secret research facility 一個高度機(jī)密的研究地點(diǎn)
the finest indoor sports facility in the US 一個在美國的室內(nèi)健身樓
mezzanine noun [countable]
1 a small floor that is built between two other floors in a building(尤指介于一層與二層之間的)夾層樓
A young woman was sitting at a desk on the mezzanine floor. 這位年輕的婦女坐在位于夾層樓的桌子邊。
2 American English the lowest balcony in a theatre, or the first few rows of seats in that balcony(戲院中的)包廂
Explanation：
Para. 4
pride noun 驕傲
He wore his medals with pride. 他充滿了驕傲之情佩戴上自己的獎?wù)隆?BR> pride in
He takes great pride in his children's achievements. 他對自己子女取得的成績而感到驕傲。
pride
pride yourself on (doing) something
to be especially proud of something that you do well, or of a good quality that you have
a restaurant that prides itself on speed of service 一家以服務(wù)速度快而著稱的飯店
She prides herself on being a good listener. 她總是為自己是一名良好的傾聽者而自豪。
cater verb [intransitive and transitive] to provide and serve food and drinks at a party, meeting etc, usually as a business 提供餐飲
cater for
This is the biggest event we've ever catered for. 這是我們提供餐飲服務(wù)規(guī)模的一次活動。
Joan has catered functions for up to 200 people. ..需要給200人提供餐飲服務(wù)。
cater for somebody/something phrasal verb
to provide a particular group of people with the things they need or want 滿足需要
an LA bank catering to Asian businesses 一個洛杉磯銀行提供服務(wù)給亞洲企業(yè)
catering noun [uncountable]
the activity of providing and serving food and drinks at parties, meetings etc for money 餐飲服務(wù)
Who did the catering? 誰掌管餐飲服務(wù)?
catering business/service etc 餐飲生意/服務(wù)
corporate adjective [only before noun] belonging to or relating to a corporation 企業(yè)的
The company is moving its corporate headquarters (=main offices) from New York to Houston. 這家公司將公司總部從紐約搬到了休斯敦.
the corporate culture (=the way that people in a corporation think and behave) 公司文化
ￚcorporately adverb
tasting noun [countable] an event that is organized so that you can try different foods or drinks to see if you like them 品嘗活動
a wine and cheese tasting 葡萄酒和奶酪的品嘗活動
taste v. n.
presentation noun
▶TALK◀
[countable] an event at which you describe or explain a new product or idea 講演
We will begin a series of presentations to help the public fully understand our system.我們將開始一個系列講演，幫助公眾全面了解我們的體系。
make/give a presentation
I'm going to ask each of you to make a short presentation. 我將讓每一個人都作一段小講演。
call in phrasal verb
British English to visit a person or place while you are on your way to somewhere else 順道拜訪
call in on/at
Could you call in on Mum on your way home? 你能在回家的路上順便看看媽媽嗎？
④ Speaking.
l an end-of-year office party
l an evening with a new client and his/her partner
l a corporate event to launch a new product or service
l a negotiation for a contract with a new client
l an end-of-week meal with a small group of colleagues
III. Making conversation
① Listening.
1. D
2. B
3. H
4. F
5. A
custom noun
1 [uncountable and countable] something that is done by people in a particular society because it is traditional 風(fēng)俗
local/ancient/French etc custom 當(dāng)?shù)? 古老的/法國風(fēng)俗
The guide offers information on local customs. 這位導(dǎo)游介紹著當(dāng)?shù)氐娘L(fēng)俗情況。
it is the custom (for somebody) to do something
It's the custom for the bride's father to pay for the wedding. 有新娘的父親出現(xiàn)辦婚禮是風(fēng)俗。
the custom of doing something
The custom of naming women after flowers is becoming less common. 以花的名字來給婦女命名的風(fēng)俗以漸漸不時興了。
2 customs [plural] 海關(guān)
She was stopped at customs and questioned. 她在海關(guān)被叫住并接受詢問。
It took ages to clear customs (=be allowed through customs) but then we were out of the airport quite quickly.
我們在辦理清關(guān)手續(xù)時花了很長時間，但是之后我們得以迅速地離開機(jī)場。
customs officers 海關(guān)官員
apparent adjective
1 easy to notice 顯而易見的
ￚ同義詞 obvious
it is apparent (that)
It soon became apparent that we had a major problem. 很快我們就發(fā)現(xiàn)我們遇到了大問題。
it is apparent from something that
It is apparent from scientific studies that the drug has some fairly nasty side effects. 科學(xué)研究表明，這種藥物的副作用非常不好。
it is apparent to somebody that
It was apparent to everyone that he was seriously ill. 大家都看得出他身體極度不好。
luggage (= baggage)
Cape Town 開普敦
We’re a long way from a decision.
a long way
very much, far, or a great amount or degree 很遠(yuǎn)的路
We're still a long way from achieving our sales targets. 我們離銷售目標(biāo)還有很大的距離。
Psychiatry has come a long way (=developed a lot) since the 1920s. 精神病學(xué)自從20世界20年代已經(jīng)發(fā)展了很多。
heavy
▶FOOD◀ solid and making your stomach feel full and uncomfortable難消化的（食物）
ￚ反義詞 light
a heavy meal
② Listening.
Vegetarian n.素食者；素食主義者adj素食的；素食主義的
steak n.(供煎, 烤等的)肉, 魚, 肉片, 魚片, 肉排, 牛排
③ Speaking.
IV. Oral Practice
l 個人情況
hobbies and interests
your family
l 衣著
favorite clothes
what you want to wear to work
l 工作
a typical day in your job
your first job
your company
your colleagues
job sharing
a job you would like
a recent business trip
l 語言學(xué)習(xí)
the best way to learn a language
using English in your job
your language course
l 描述事物/地點(diǎn)/人
a place you would like to live
the advantages of living in a large city
a person you admire
your best/worst holiday
your favorite shop
public transport where you live
Additional Reading on Clothes
A:
I’m the manager of the loan department of a large bank in Los Angeles. I guess I’m pretty conservative. I usually wear a three-piece suit to work. I like plain shirts, striped ties, and regular black shoes.
我是位于洛杉基一家大銀行信貸部的經(jīng)理。我想我算是比較保守的人。我總是穿著三件套的西服去上班。我喜歡素色襯衫、條形領(lǐng)帶和傳統(tǒng)的黑鞋。
Patterned clothes, checked tie, spot tie, dotted tie
B.
I’m a lawyer with a firm in Boston. I’m really interested in clothes. I usually wear a suit, and I like colorful shirts and patterned ties. I often wear suspenders, too.
我是波士頓一家律師事務(wù)所的律師。我特別喜歡服裝。我總是穿著西服，我喜歡顏色鮮艷的襯衫和有圖案的領(lǐng)帶。我還總是穿著吊帶褲。
C.
I’m a marketing executive with a large advertising agency in Chicago. I like to look professional, so I usually wear a suit with a medium-length skirt, and a simple blouse. I like strong colors: red or purple are my favorites.
我是芝加哥一家大型廣告公司市場部的高級管理人員。我喜歡看上去很職業(yè)化，所以我總是穿著西服和中等長度的裙子和一件樣式簡單的女式襯衫。我喜歡亮麗的色彩：紅色或紫色是我最喜歡的顏色。
D.
I work in the mailroom of a Wall Street firm. I wear casual clothes: an open-neck shirt, or T-shirt, and jeans, and sneakers. Anything comfortable. Oh, and I always wear an earring- some of the older guys don’t like it.
我在華爾街一家公司的信件部門工作。我總是穿著休閑裝：一件開領(lǐng)襯衫或T恤，一條牛仔褲和一雙旅游鞋。只要是舒服的衣服。啊，我總是帶著耳環(huán)，一些年歲大的人看不慣它。
口語練習(xí) Dress
l How do you normally dress for work or college?
參考答案：
My company doesn’t have a dress code for its employees. So I normally dress casual clothes, such as jeans, a sweater and a pair of trainers (sneakers).
Sportswear, leisurewear, casual clothes, sneakers, trainers, jeans
formal clothes, suit, tie, leather shoes,
l Do you think companies should have a dress code for their employees?
code noun
▶LAWS/BEHAVIOUR◀
[countable]a set of rules, laws, or principles that tell people how to behave
their moral code 道德法規(guī)
Each state in the US has a different criminal and civil code. 美國每個州的民法和刑法都不同。
The judge ruled that there had been no breach of the code. 法官判決該案件沒有違反法規(guī)。
There were plans to introduce a dress code (=rules about what to wear) for civil servants. 政府有計(jì)劃引入公務(wù)員著裝制度。
參考答案：
Yes. I think companies must project a professional and smart image. Therefore, a dress code can help build up the image.
project verb
▶CALCULATE◀
[transitive] to calculate what something will be in the future, using the information you have now 計(jì)算
The company projected an annual growth rate of 3%. 該公司計(jì)算出年增長率為3%。
be projected to do something
Total expenditure is projected to rise by 25%. 總支出經(jīng)過計(jì)算后將會增長25%。
▶FILM◀
[transitive] to make the picture of a film, photograph etc appear in a larger form on a screen or flat surface 放映
project something onto something
She projected the slide onto the wall. 她把幻燈片在墻上播放。
▶YOURSELF◀
[transitive] to try to make other people have a particular idea about you 展現(xiàn)出某種特定形象
I hope the team will project a smart, professional image. 我希望這個團(tuán)隊(duì)能夠展現(xiàn)出精明、專業(yè)的形象。
project yourself (as something)
his attempts to project himself as a potential leader 他努力想展現(xiàn)出一個未來的形象
▶PLAN◀ be projected
to be planned to happen in the future打算
the projected closure of the hospital 該家醫(yī)院預(yù)計(jì)關(guān)閉
l Do you think it necessary to be smartly dressed for promotion?
參考答案：
No, I don’t think so. I believe promotion means hands-on experience, better qualifications, loyalty to a company and current performance rather than smart dresses.
l In the future, do you think business people will dress more formally or less formally?
參考答案：
I believe people are bound to/will/ are set to/… dress less formally in the future because most staff are likely to have flexible time and work from home. In the future, they won’t need to dress formally.
¨ 談對未來事物的看法
will
would
be bound to
be set to
be likely
be unlikely
the chances are that
V. Vocabulary Consolidation on Unit 2a (page 163)
VI. Memo Writing
參考答案：
To: All Project Team Members
From: David Guan, Project Team Leader
Date: 12 May 2002
Subject: Cancellation of project meeting
Our next project meeting will be cancelled because two members will be abroad for a trade fair in France on May 13. Shall we meet again at 9am on 19 May? Besides, you should hand in your suggestion for the agenda by May 15.
VII. Speaking
Corporate hospitality
hospitality noun [uncountable]
1 friendly behaviour towards visitors好客,盛情
Thanks for your hospitality over the past few weeks. 感謝你在過去的幾周里對我的盛情款待。
2 services such as food and drink that an organization provides for guests at a special event 款待
the use of a yacht for corporate hospitality 將游艇用作公司款待
corporate hospitality=entertainment provided by companies for their customers 公司的款待
Mixing business with pleasure
1. meal
fact-finding adjective
fact-finding trip/visit/mission etc
an official trip, visit etc during which you try to find out facts and information about something for your organization, government etc 調(diào)查事實(shí)的行程
a group of US congressmen on a fact-finding mission to Northern Ireland
一群美國眾議會的議員們前往北愛爾蘭調(diào)查情況
mission noun [countable]
▶JOB◀
an important job that someone has been given to do, especially when they are sent to another place 重要的工作
Her mission was to improve staff morale and output. 她的工作就是要鼓舞員工的士氣和生產(chǎn)能力。
substantial adjective large in amount or number 巨大的
ￚ同義詞 considerable
We have the support of a substantial number of parents. 我們得到了大多數(shù)家長的支持。
a substantial salary 大筆薪酬
a substantial breakfast 豐盛的早餐
The document requires substantial changes. 這份文件需要大量的修改。
2. opera
order noun
▶FOR FOOD OR DRINK◀
▶FOR GOODS◀ [countable]
a) a request by a customer for a company to supply goods 訂貨
Goods will be sent within 24 hours of receiving your order. 在接到訂單24小時之內(nèi)貨物即會送達(dá)。
The government has placed an order for (=asked a company to supply) new weapons.
Please complete the enclosed order form. 請把隨信附寄的訂單填寫完整。
b) goods that you have ordered from a company 訂到的商品
Your order has arrived - you can collect it from the store any time. 您訂的商品已經(jīng)到達(dá)，您可以隨時到商店來取。
make/supply something to order (=produce something especially for a particular customer) 量審定作
They make hand-made shoes to order. 他們按照顧客的要求生產(chǎn)手工鞋。
as a result
value verb [transitive]
1 to think that someone or something is important 有價值
Shelly valued her privacy. … 很看重她的隱私。
value somebody/something for something
Mr. Yeo valued Jan for her hard work. … 先生很看重…的勤奮工作。
2 [usually passive] to decide how much money something is worth, by comparing it with similar things 定價
We decided to get the house valued. 我們決定將估計(jì)出這套房子的價格。
value something at something
Paintings valued at over $200,000 were stolen from her home. 價值20萬美元以上的優(yōu)化從她家被竊走。
ￚvalued adjective
a valued friend
3. sports events
finalize verb [transitive]
to finish the last part of a plan, business deal etc 完成(計(jì)劃, 交易)
Jo flew out to Thailand to finalize the details of the deal. … 飛到泰國完成這筆交易的最后細(xì)節(jié)。
ￚfinalization noun [uncountable]
concerning preposition about or relating to 關(guān)于
calls from young children concerning lost pets 小孩們打來的關(guān)于丟失寵物的電話
the facts concerning Marr's car crash 關(guān)于…汽車撞車事件的情況
4. drinks & theatre
sportswear n.運(yùn)動裝, 休閑活動穿著的衣服
stopover noun [countable] a short stay somewhere between parts of a journey, especially on a long plane journey（乘飛機(jī)作長途旅行中）中途下機(jī)逗留，中途短暫停留
a two-day stopover in Hong Kong 在香港停留兩天
long-haul flight長途飛行
Homework
Self-study page 27 exercise1, 3.
Memo writing.
l You are the Research and Development Director of an engineering company. Which is a subsidiary of a larger corporation. The chairman of the corporation is visiting your company next week.
l Write a memo of 40-50 words to all your staff:
¨ informing them of the visit
¨ telling them why the visitor is coming
¨ telling them when he will arrive and asking them to be at the welcome reception for him.
1． Reading --- Choosing a restaurant
2． Reading --- Porters
3． Listening --- Making conversation
4． Oral Practice ---Dress
5． Vocabulary consolidation
6． Memo writing
7． Speaking ---ways of entertaining clients
8． Homework
I. Choosing a restaurant
criterion noun plural criteria [countable usually plural]
a standard that you use to judge something or make a decision about something標(biāo)準(zhǔn)
the criteria we use to select candidates 我們選擇應(yīng)征者的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)
criterion for
the criteria for measuring how good schools are 評判學(xué)校是否優(yōu)秀的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)
Academic ability is not the sole criterion for admission to the college. 學(xué)術(shù)能力并不是大學(xué)入學(xué)的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)。
a set of criteria for identifying people who are genuinely ill and unable to work
meet/satisfy/fulfil criteria 滿足要求
To qualify for a grant, students must satisfy certain criteria. 為了能夠得到資助，學(xué)生們必須要滿足一定的要求。
strive verb[intransitive] formal past tense strove past participle striven
to make a great effort to achieve something努力, 奮斗, 力爭,
strive to do something
I was still striving to be successful. 我正在努力奮斗取得成功。
strive for/after
We must continue to strive for greater efficiency. 我們必須繼續(xù)努力爭取更高效。
ￚstriving noun [uncountable and countable]
comment noun [uncountable and countable] an opinion that you express about someone or something 評論
ￚ同義詞 remark
Does anyone have any questions or comments? 有沒有人有問題或評論？
comment on/about
2[uncountable] criticism or discussion of something someone has said or done 批評或討論
The speech received much comment in the press. 該演說遭到了報界的批評。
comment verb [intransitive and transitive] to express an opinion about someone or something評論，評價
ￚ同義詞 remark
comment on
People were always commenting on my sister's looks. 人們總是對我妹妹的長相品頭論足。
cleanliness noun [uncountable] the practice of keeping yourself or the things around you clean清潔
a high standard of cleanliness 非常潔凈
good/poor value (for money) BrE
The lunch special is really good value. 這頓特殊午餐真是便宜。
At only £45 a night, the hotel is great value for money. 這家飯店的房間只要45英鎊，真是優(yōu)惠。
value for money British English (=good value, or the quality of being good value) 價廉物美
Every customer is looking for value for money. 每位顧客都在尋找價廉物美的商品。
⑤ Speaking.
Can you mention one restaurant that you think is memorable in the city where you live now? Please explain the reason.
¨ Cleanliness
¨ Quality of food
¨ Speed of service
¨ Location
¨ Service
¨ Value for money
II. Reading
Porters
Para.1
sole adjective [only before noun] the sole person, thing etc is the only one 單獨(dú)的，的
ￚ同義詞 only
the sole American in the room 屋子里的一個美國人
Griffiths is the sole survivor of the crash…. 是這次撞車事故中的幸存者。
The story was published with the sole purpose of selling newspapers. 這個故事的出版就只有一個目的，即促銷報紙。
Derek has sole responsibility for sales in Dublin. …在都柏林的職責(zé)就是負(fù)責(zé)銷售。
price verb [transitive]
1 [usually in passive] to decide the price of something that is for sale 總是以被動語態(tài)形式出現(xiàn)，為銷售商品定價
a reasonably priced apartment 一間定價合理的公寓
be priced at something
Tickets are priced at £75 each.
票價定為每張75英鎊。
popular
1 liked by a lot of people 受人喜愛的，受人歡迎的
ￚ反義詞 unpopular
Hilary was popular at school. 在學(xué)校大家都喜歡希拉里。
a popular holiday resort 一個人們都喜愛前往的度假勝地
Coffee is probably the most popular drink in the world. 咖啡可能是全世界人們最喜愛的飲品。
hugely/enormously/immensely etc popular
Guerrero’s music is hugely popular in Latin America. …的音樂在拉丁美洲得到大多數(shù)人的喜愛。
popular with/among
The President is very popular with Jewish voters. 這位總統(tǒng)得到*人選民的支持。
2 [only before noun] done by a lot of people in a society, group etc 大眾的
The government has little popular support among women voters. 這屆政府得不到婦女選民的支持。
popular belief/opinion/view (=a belief, opinion etc that a lot of people have) 大家的信仰/意見/觀點(diǎn)
3 [only before noun] relating to ordinary people, or intended for ordinary people 流行的
American popular culture.美國流行文化
Explanation
Para. 2
evolve verb [intransitive and transitive]
1 if an animal or plant evolves, it changes gradually over a long period of time 演變
evolve from
Fish evolved from prehistoric sea creatures. 魚是由史前海洋動物演變而來的。
2 to develop and change gradually over a long period of time 發(fā)展
The school has evolved its own style of teaching. 這所學(xué)校逐漸發(fā)展了自己的教學(xué)風(fēng)格。
Businesses need to evolve rapidly. 企業(yè)需要迅速發(fā)展。
evolve out of
The idea evolved out of work done by British scientists. 這個想法是從英國科學(xué)家的工作中逐漸得來的。
evolve into
The group gradually evolved into a political party. 這個團(tuán)體逐漸演變成一個政黨。
air conditioning noun [uncountable] a system that makes the air in a room or building cooler and drier 冷氣系統(tǒng)
ￚair-conditioned adjective
air conditioner noun [countable] a machine that makes the air in a room or building cooler and drier 空調(diào)
interior noun
1 [countable usually singular] the inner part or inside of something 內(nèi)部
ￚ反義詞 exterior
The interior of the church was dark. 這家教堂的內(nèi)部漆黑一片。
the car's warm interior 這輛車?yán)锩婧軠嘏?BR> 2 the interior
the part of a country that is farthest away from the coast 內(nèi)部地帶
The interior of the country is mainly desert. 這個國家的內(nèi)陸地區(qū)主要是沙漠。
3 Minister/Department of the Interior 內(nèi)政部
the government minister or department that deals with matters within a country rather than abroad
interior adjective [only before noun] inside or indoors 內(nèi)部的
ￚ反義詞 exterior
The interior walls are all painted white. 內(nèi)墻全都漆成了白色。
Explanation
Para. 3
distinctive adjective
having a special quality, character, or appearance that is different and easy to recognize與眾不同的, 有特色的
a rock band with a distinctive sound
ￚdistinctively adverb
ￚdistinctiveness noun [uncountable]
group dining
facility noun
plural facilities
1 facilities [plural] rooms, equipment, or services that are provided for a particular purpose 設(shè)施，設(shè)備
All rooms have private facilities (=private bathroom and toilet). 所有的屋子都有公私人使用的設(shè)施。
The hotel has its own pool and leisure facilities. 這家飯店有自己的游泳池和休閑設(shè)施。
toilet facilities 廁所設(shè)施
childcare facilities 照料兒童的設(shè)施
2 [countable usually singular] a special part of a piece of equipment or a system which makes it possible to do something 工具
Is there a call-back facility on this phone? 這部電話有沒有回?fù)芄δ埽?BR> a bank account with an overdraft facility 一個可以透支的銀行賬戶
3 [countable] a place or building used for a particular activity or industry, or for providing a particular type of service （進(jìn)行特殊活動或工業(yè)生產(chǎn)的）地方，樓房
a top-secret research facility 一個高度機(jī)密的研究地點(diǎn)
the finest indoor sports facility in the US 一個在美國的室內(nèi)健身樓
mezzanine noun [countable]
1 a small floor that is built between two other floors in a building(尤指介于一層與二層之間的)夾層樓
A young woman was sitting at a desk on the mezzanine floor. 這位年輕的婦女坐在位于夾層樓的桌子邊。
2 American English the lowest balcony in a theatre, or the first few rows of seats in that balcony(戲院中的)包廂
Explanation：
Para. 4
pride noun 驕傲
He wore his medals with pride. 他充滿了驕傲之情佩戴上自己的獎?wù)隆?BR> pride in
He takes great pride in his children's achievements. 他對自己子女取得的成績而感到驕傲。
pride
pride yourself on (doing) something
to be especially proud of something that you do well, or of a good quality that you have
a restaurant that prides itself on speed of service 一家以服務(wù)速度快而著稱的飯店
She prides herself on being a good listener. 她總是為自己是一名良好的傾聽者而自豪。
cater verb [intransitive and transitive] to provide and serve food and drinks at a party, meeting etc, usually as a business 提供餐飲
cater for
This is the biggest event we've ever catered for. 這是我們提供餐飲服務(wù)規(guī)模的一次活動。
Joan has catered functions for up to 200 people. ..需要給200人提供餐飲服務(wù)。
cater for somebody/something phrasal verb
to provide a particular group of people with the things they need or want 滿足需要
an LA bank catering to Asian businesses 一個洛杉磯銀行提供服務(wù)給亞洲企業(yè)
catering noun [uncountable]
the activity of providing and serving food and drinks at parties, meetings etc for money 餐飲服務(wù)
Who did the catering? 誰掌管餐飲服務(wù)?
catering business/service etc 餐飲生意/服務(wù)
corporate adjective [only before noun] belonging to or relating to a corporation 企業(yè)的
The company is moving its corporate headquarters (=main offices) from New York to Houston. 這家公司將公司總部從紐約搬到了休斯敦.
the corporate culture (=the way that people in a corporation think and behave) 公司文化
ￚcorporately adverb
tasting noun [countable] an event that is organized so that you can try different foods or drinks to see if you like them 品嘗活動
a wine and cheese tasting 葡萄酒和奶酪的品嘗活動
taste v. n.
presentation noun
▶TALK◀
[countable] an event at which you describe or explain a new product or idea 講演
We will begin a series of presentations to help the public fully understand our system.我們將開始一個系列講演，幫助公眾全面了解我們的體系。
make/give a presentation
I'm going to ask each of you to make a short presentation. 我將讓每一個人都作一段小講演。
call in phrasal verb
British English to visit a person or place while you are on your way to somewhere else 順道拜訪
call in on/at
Could you call in on Mum on your way home? 你能在回家的路上順便看看媽媽嗎？
④ Speaking.
l an end-of-year office party
l an evening with a new client and his/her partner
l a corporate event to launch a new product or service
l a negotiation for a contract with a new client
l an end-of-week meal with a small group of colleagues
III. Making conversation
① Listening.
1. D
2. B
3. H
4. F
5. A
custom noun
1 [uncountable and countable] something that is done by people in a particular society because it is traditional 風(fēng)俗
local/ancient/French etc custom 當(dāng)?shù)? 古老的/法國風(fēng)俗
The guide offers information on local customs. 這位導(dǎo)游介紹著當(dāng)?shù)氐娘L(fēng)俗情況。
it is the custom (for somebody) to do something
It's the custom for the bride's father to pay for the wedding. 有新娘的父親出現(xiàn)辦婚禮是風(fēng)俗。
the custom of doing something
The custom of naming women after flowers is becoming less common. 以花的名字來給婦女命名的風(fēng)俗以漸漸不時興了。
2 customs [plural] 海關(guān)
She was stopped at customs and questioned. 她在海關(guān)被叫住并接受詢問。
It took ages to clear customs (=be allowed through customs) but then we were out of the airport quite quickly.
我們在辦理清關(guān)手續(xù)時花了很長時間，但是之后我們得以迅速地離開機(jī)場。
customs officers 海關(guān)官員
apparent adjective
1 easy to notice 顯而易見的
ￚ同義詞 obvious
it is apparent (that)
It soon became apparent that we had a major problem. 很快我們就發(fā)現(xiàn)我們遇到了大問題。
it is apparent from something that
It is apparent from scientific studies that the drug has some fairly nasty side effects. 科學(xué)研究表明，這種藥物的副作用非常不好。
it is apparent to somebody that
It was apparent to everyone that he was seriously ill. 大家都看得出他身體極度不好。
luggage (= baggage)
Cape Town 開普敦
We’re a long way from a decision.
a long way
very much, far, or a great amount or degree 很遠(yuǎn)的路
We're still a long way from achieving our sales targets. 我們離銷售目標(biāo)還有很大的距離。
Psychiatry has come a long way (=developed a lot) since the 1920s. 精神病學(xué)自從20世界20年代已經(jīng)發(fā)展了很多。
heavy
▶FOOD◀ solid and making your stomach feel full and uncomfortable難消化的（食物）
ￚ反義詞 light
a heavy meal
② Listening.
Vegetarian n.素食者；素食主義者adj素食的；素食主義的
steak n.(供煎, 烤等的)肉, 魚, 肉片, 魚片, 肉排, 牛排
③ Speaking.
IV. Oral Practice
l 個人情況
hobbies and interests
your family
l 衣著
favorite clothes
what you want to wear to work
l 工作
a typical day in your job
your first job
your company
your colleagues
job sharing
a job you would like
a recent business trip
l 語言學(xué)習(xí)
the best way to learn a language
using English in your job
your language course
l 描述事物/地點(diǎn)/人
a place you would like to live
the advantages of living in a large city
a person you admire
your best/worst holiday
your favorite shop
public transport where you live
Additional Reading on Clothes
A:
I’m the manager of the loan department of a large bank in Los Angeles. I guess I’m pretty conservative. I usually wear a three-piece suit to work. I like plain shirts, striped ties, and regular black shoes.
我是位于洛杉基一家大銀行信貸部的經(jīng)理。我想我算是比較保守的人。我總是穿著三件套的西服去上班。我喜歡素色襯衫、條形領(lǐng)帶和傳統(tǒng)的黑鞋。
Patterned clothes, checked tie, spot tie, dotted tie
B.
I’m a lawyer with a firm in Boston. I’m really interested in clothes. I usually wear a suit, and I like colorful shirts and patterned ties. I often wear suspenders, too.
我是波士頓一家律師事務(wù)所的律師。我特別喜歡服裝。我總是穿著西服，我喜歡顏色鮮艷的襯衫和有圖案的領(lǐng)帶。我還總是穿著吊帶褲。
C.
I’m a marketing executive with a large advertising agency in Chicago. I like to look professional, so I usually wear a suit with a medium-length skirt, and a simple blouse. I like strong colors: red or purple are my favorites.
我是芝加哥一家大型廣告公司市場部的高級管理人員。我喜歡看上去很職業(yè)化，所以我總是穿著西服和中等長度的裙子和一件樣式簡單的女式襯衫。我喜歡亮麗的色彩：紅色或紫色是我最喜歡的顏色。
D.
I work in the mailroom of a Wall Street firm. I wear casual clothes: an open-neck shirt, or T-shirt, and jeans, and sneakers. Anything comfortable. Oh, and I always wear an earring- some of the older guys don’t like it.
我在華爾街一家公司的信件部門工作。我總是穿著休閑裝：一件開領(lǐng)襯衫或T恤，一條牛仔褲和一雙旅游鞋。只要是舒服的衣服。啊，我總是帶著耳環(huán)，一些年歲大的人看不慣它。
口語練習(xí) Dress
l How do you normally dress for work or college?
參考答案：
My company doesn’t have a dress code for its employees. So I normally dress casual clothes, such as jeans, a sweater and a pair of trainers (sneakers).
Sportswear, leisurewear, casual clothes, sneakers, trainers, jeans
formal clothes, suit, tie, leather shoes,
l Do you think companies should have a dress code for their employees?
code noun
▶LAWS/BEHAVIOUR◀
[countable]a set of rules, laws, or principles that tell people how to behave
their moral code 道德法規(guī)
Each state in the US has a different criminal and civil code. 美國每個州的民法和刑法都不同。
The judge ruled that there had been no breach of the code. 法官判決該案件沒有違反法規(guī)。
There were plans to introduce a dress code (=rules about what to wear) for civil servants. 政府有計(jì)劃引入公務(wù)員著裝制度。
參考答案：
Yes. I think companies must project a professional and smart image. Therefore, a dress code can help build up the image.
project verb
▶CALCULATE◀
[transitive] to calculate what something will be in the future, using the information you have now 計(jì)算
The company projected an annual growth rate of 3%. 該公司計(jì)算出年增長率為3%。
be projected to do something
Total expenditure is projected to rise by 25%. 總支出經(jīng)過計(jì)算后將會增長25%。
▶FILM◀
[transitive] to make the picture of a film, photograph etc appear in a larger form on a screen or flat surface 放映
project something onto something
She projected the slide onto the wall. 她把幻燈片在墻上播放。
▶YOURSELF◀
[transitive] to try to make other people have a particular idea about you 展現(xiàn)出某種特定形象
I hope the team will project a smart, professional image. 我希望這個團(tuán)隊(duì)能夠展現(xiàn)出精明、專業(yè)的形象。
project yourself (as something)
his attempts to project himself as a potential leader 他努力想展現(xiàn)出一個未來的形象
▶PLAN◀ be projected
to be planned to happen in the future打算
the projected closure of the hospital 該家醫(yī)院預(yù)計(jì)關(guān)閉
l Do you think it necessary to be smartly dressed for promotion?
參考答案：
No, I don’t think so. I believe promotion means hands-on experience, better qualifications, loyalty to a company and current performance rather than smart dresses.
l In the future, do you think business people will dress more formally or less formally?
參考答案：
I believe people are bound to/will/ are set to/… dress less formally in the future because most staff are likely to have flexible time and work from home. In the future, they won’t need to dress formally.
¨ 談對未來事物的看法
will
would
be bound to
be set to
be likely
be unlikely
the chances are that
V. Vocabulary Consolidation on Unit 2a (page 163)
VI. Memo Writing
參考答案：
To: All Project Team Members
From: David Guan, Project Team Leader
Date: 12 May 2002
Subject: Cancellation of project meeting
Our next project meeting will be cancelled because two members will be abroad for a trade fair in France on May 13. Shall we meet again at 9am on 19 May? Besides, you should hand in your suggestion for the agenda by May 15.
VII. Speaking
Corporate hospitality
hospitality noun [uncountable]
1 friendly behaviour towards visitors好客,盛情
Thanks for your hospitality over the past few weeks. 感謝你在過去的幾周里對我的盛情款待。
2 services such as food and drink that an organization provides for guests at a special event 款待
the use of a yacht for corporate hospitality 將游艇用作公司款待
corporate hospitality=entertainment provided by companies for their customers 公司的款待
Mixing business with pleasure
1. meal
fact-finding adjective
fact-finding trip/visit/mission etc
an official trip, visit etc during which you try to find out facts and information about something for your organization, government etc 調(diào)查事實(shí)的行程
a group of US congressmen on a fact-finding mission to Northern Ireland
一群美國眾議會的議員們前往北愛爾蘭調(diào)查情況
mission noun [countable]
▶JOB◀
an important job that someone has been given to do, especially when they are sent to another place 重要的工作
Her mission was to improve staff morale and output. 她的工作就是要鼓舞員工的士氣和生產(chǎn)能力。
substantial adjective large in amount or number 巨大的
ￚ同義詞 considerable
We have the support of a substantial number of parents. 我們得到了大多數(shù)家長的支持。
a substantial salary 大筆薪酬
a substantial breakfast 豐盛的早餐
The document requires substantial changes. 這份文件需要大量的修改。
2. opera
order noun
▶FOR FOOD OR DRINK◀
▶FOR GOODS◀ [countable]
a) a request by a customer for a company to supply goods 訂貨
Goods will be sent within 24 hours of receiving your order. 在接到訂單24小時之內(nèi)貨物即會送達(dá)。
The government has placed an order for (=asked a company to supply) new weapons.
Please complete the enclosed order form. 請把隨信附寄的訂單填寫完整。
b) goods that you have ordered from a company 訂到的商品
Your order has arrived - you can collect it from the store any time. 您訂的商品已經(jīng)到達(dá)，您可以隨時到商店來取。
make/supply something to order (=produce something especially for a particular customer) 量審定作
They make hand-made shoes to order. 他們按照顧客的要求生產(chǎn)手工鞋。
as a result
value verb [transitive]
1 to think that someone or something is important 有價值
Shelly valued her privacy. … 很看重她的隱私。
value somebody/something for something
Mr. Yeo valued Jan for her hard work. … 先生很看重…的勤奮工作。
2 [usually passive] to decide how much money something is worth, by comparing it with similar things 定價
We decided to get the house valued. 我們決定將估計(jì)出這套房子的價格。
value something at something
Paintings valued at over $200,000 were stolen from her home. 價值20萬美元以上的優(yōu)化從她家被竊走。
ￚvalued adjective
a valued friend
3. sports events
finalize verb [transitive]
to finish the last part of a plan, business deal etc 完成(計(jì)劃, 交易)
Jo flew out to Thailand to finalize the details of the deal. … 飛到泰國完成這筆交易的最后細(xì)節(jié)。
ￚfinalization noun [uncountable]
concerning preposition about or relating to 關(guān)于
calls from young children concerning lost pets 小孩們打來的關(guān)于丟失寵物的電話
the facts concerning Marr's car crash 關(guān)于…汽車撞車事件的情況
4. drinks & theatre
sportswear n.運(yùn)動裝, 休閑活動穿著的衣服
stopover noun [countable] a short stay somewhere between parts of a journey, especially on a long plane journey（乘飛機(jī)作長途旅行中）中途下機(jī)逗留，中途短暫停留
a two-day stopover in Hong Kong 在香港停留兩天
long-haul flight長途飛行
Homework
Self-study page 27 exercise1, 3.
Memo writing.
l You are the Research and Development Director of an engineering company. Which is a subsidiary of a larger corporation. The chairman of the corporation is visiting your company next week.
l Write a memo of 40-50 words to all your staff:
¨ informing them of the visit
¨ telling them why the visitor is coming
¨ telling them when he will arrive and asking them to be at the welcome reception for him.