商務英語聽說unit5_Business_Fairs.doc

Part A Intensive ListeningPhoneticDirection: youll hear one word read from each group. Repeat for the first time you hear. Then listen again and tick them out. （）(1) a. metal b. matter c. maths d. method(2) a. chair b .cheer c. shell d. shall(3) a. miner b. mine c. mirror d. minus(4) a. bird b. hurt c. heard d. third(5) a. beer b. bear c. pair d. beard2. Direction: youll hear eight sentences. Repeat for the first time you hear. Pay attention to the stresses and tones. Then listen again and write them down. Check your answers when you listen for the third time.(1) Im calling to inform you that we have decided to make the purchase. (2) Do you have any plans to sell in Europe?(3) Our company is ranked second in the business.(4) we doubled our output in this department as a result.(5) we could make delivery of this parcel as soon as possible.(6) We find you price 25% higher compared with other companies.(7) How much does have to pay if she stay for 3 days?(8) The new company can give him 2,000 dollars a month as a start.Part B Extensive Listening DialoguesDirection: Youll hear 5 short dialogues in this section. At the end of each dialogue, one question will be asked. Each dialogue and question will be spoken only once. Mark the best answer for each question.1. W: Do you think we should park the car downtown?M: I dont know where we can. Q: Whats is being discussed? A: They want to go downtown. B: They want to go to a park? C: The man doesnt know where to park the car. D: The man wants to know where the park is.2. M: If I place an order for these products, when can you deliver them? W: For these products, we can arrange shipment at once. It would take longer, say, three month, if you want to order special designs. Q: When can products of special design be delivered? A. At once B. Three months later C: No special design can be delivered D. Anytime3. W: Are you glad that you came to work in Washington?M: Yes, indeed. Id considered going to New York or Boston, but Ive never regretted my decision. Q: Where does the man live now?A. In New York B. In MichiganC. In Boston D. In Washington4. M: Registration always takes so long. W: What bothers me is all the people who cut in line. Q: What bothers the woman? A. Registration B. When the line breaks C. People who dont wait their turn D. How long the line is5. M: Did you buy your car from that dealer in the city? W: He went out of business last week. Q: What does the woman mean about the car dealer? A. He went out of the city B. He went abroad C. He didnt want to sell that car to her D. He didnt do that business any morePassage The 10th China International Agricultural Machinery ExhibitionWord and ExpressionIssue v.發(fā)布（命令）Reduction n.減少，縮小Reduce v.減少China International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition 中國國際農用機械展覽會Subsidy n.補貼Autonomous adj. 自治的Anhui International Exhibition Conference Center 安徽國際會展中心Useful sentence1. In order to, China2. be involved in 3. put great efforts on4. I would not waste my time pursuing that.5. I dont know whether you care to answer right away.6. I have to raise some issues which may be embarrassing.7. sorry, but could you kindly repeat what you just said?8. I will try, but no promise.Direction: listen to the passage and complete the following exercise. Since 1997, China International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition has become the biggest agricultural machinery exhibition in China and Asia, and it is also the most popular exhibition for farmers in Asia. In 2005, it was held in Anhui International Exhibition Conference Center, Hefei, Anhui, Province. The exhibition area was 80,000 square meters, and 1,512 exhibition and 108,038 visitors from domestic and overseas were involved in the exhibition, covering 15 countries. In order to solve the issues concerning agriculture and to increase the farmers income, since the year of 2004, China central government has adopted series of supporting policies and laws. The government has reduced agricultural tax and increased subsidy for the farmers growing grain, and for the purchase of agricultural equipment. Within 2 years, the agricultural tax and agricultural special product tax(excluding tobacco) will be cancelled completely throughout China. So far, the two taxes have been reduced in 27 province, cities and autonomous regions. In 2006, the central government finance made great efforts in subsidizing agriculture. Most of the agricultural machinery and equipment manufacturers can enjoy the subsidy. On the side of law, the peoples Congress has issued the special provisions for promotion of agriculture.For Exhibitors and Visitors, Please Contact:Our address: Room 3040, No.26, South Yuetan Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, ChinaPost code:100825Website: www. Camf. Com .cnE-mail: Contact: Mr. Henry Xiao, Miss Wang LiTel: 0086-10-68596444, 68527326Fax: 0086-10-68526910Section AFill in the blanks with the information you hear.For Exhibitors and visitors, Please Contact:Our address: Room 3040, No.26, South Yuetan Street, xicheng District, Beijing, ChinaPost zip: 100825Website: E-mail: Cte: Mr. Henry Xiao, Miss Wang LiTel: 0086-10-68526910Fax: 0086-10-68526910Section BListen to the passage again and fill in the blanks with the words you hear. Since 1997, China International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition has become the biggest agricultural machinery exhibition in China and Asia, and it is also the most popular exhibition for farmers in Asia. In 2005, it was held in Anhui International Exhibition Conference Center, Hefei, Anhui, Province. The exhibition area was 80,000 square meters, and 1,512 exhibition and 108,038 visitors from domestic and overseas were involved in the exhibition, covering 15 countries.In order to solve the issues concerning agriculture and to increase the farmers income, since the year of 2004, China central government has adopted series of supporting policies and practices for farmers.Conversation Booking a Conference Words a Conferenceattendee n. 出席者conference n.會議vacant adj.空缺的suite n.（一套）家具，套房enquire v.詢問prospectus n.內容說明書Beijing Textiles Company北京紡織品公司 Useful Sentences1. Its my pleasure to2. I am calling from3. Can you send me the reservation from and4. We have been interested in your new product.5. Has your company done any research in this field?6. But we have just start and nothing to show you.7. If you are interested, I will prepare a list of them.8. I would like to ask you a favor.Directions: listen to the conversation and complete the following exercises.Thomas Johonson, an assistant manager of Beijing Textiles Company wants to enquire about booking a conference. He is calling ABC Conference Center to book a conference. And Mary, a clerk in the Sales of Office of ABC Conference Center, is answering him.Mary : ABC Conference Center, may I help you .Thomas: I am calling from Beijing Textile Company, and I want to get some information about your center, because we want to hold a conference in your place.Mary :It my pleasure to help you ,Whats the number of attendees?Thomas: About 200.Mary :When will the conference be held?Thomas:26-31 May.Mary :Let me have a check, please. We have vacant suites and a conference hall during that period.Thomas: Thats good. I guess the experts can get the VIP treatment, can they？Mary :Sure.Thomas: And the rate?Mary :Standard hotel room,1000 RMB yuan or 130 US dollars.Thomas: Ok, can you send me the reservation from and the prospectus of your meeting facilities by fax?Mary : Yes, sir. Your name and fax number, please?Thomas: My name is Thomas Johnson, and my fax number is 5567-8976.Mary :Mr. Johnson ,your fax number is 5567-8976.Thomas: Thank you very much. Bye-bye.Mary :My pleasure, good-bye, Mr. Johnson ,thank you for calling.Section AChoose the best answer to each of the following questions.1. Whats is Mr. Johnson ?A. Manger B. Assistant C. A clerk D. A salesperson.2.What is the conversation mainly about?A. Booking a ticket. B. Book a flight.C. Making an appointment. D. Booking a conference.3. How will Mary send the forms and the prospectus of meeting facilities?A. By telex. B. By phone. C. By mails. D. By fax.4. How many people will attend the meeting?A. 100. B. 200. C. 300. D. 400.5. What is Mr. Johnsons fax number?A. 576-8976 B. 5567-8769. C. 5576-8976. D.5756-7869.Section BListen to the dialogue again and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.1. I am calling from Beijing Textiles Company, and I want to get some information about your center.2. We have vacant suites and conference hall during the period.3. I guess the experts can get the VIP treatment ,can they?4. Can you send me experts the reservation form and the prospectus of your meeting facilities by fax?5. Standard hotel room, 1,000 RMB yuan or 130 US dollars.Part C Oral Practice1. Role-play the conversation with the words and useful sentences given in the text. 2. Work with your partner to make dialogues with the situations given below.Task 1:Suppose you are a researcher. You want to know if the pubic are interested in your washing machines. Now you are doing some research in the street. You meet several people and ask them questions. The rest of the class will play the role the interviewees.Task 2:Suppose you are a clerk in the meeting department. Do a research, and then report your research to your manager on developing a new area.Task 3:You are the manager from a company. You are discussing the size, location, transportation and facilities of a trade fair with the an organizer.3. Discuss the following topics.(1) What does the rise air-conditioner sales reflect in Chinese peoples attitude toward life?(2) What is your definition of “basis comfort at home”?(3) Have you ever been hurt by fake products? If so, tell the story.(4) Frankly speaking ,if you want to buy music or computer software, and there are some cheap, pirated(盜版的)products available, would you choose to buy them? Why or not?Part D Related information1. Background NotesChinas exhibition industry has been booming in the past two decades with sustained and rapid growth of national economy. As a developing and large market in Asia, China has been attracting more and more investors since the implementation of opening up and reform policy. Exhibition industry has been playing an important role in introducing advanced technology and equipment to China and in promoting trade and economic cooperation between China and the world. According to incomplete statistics of China Council for the promotion of International Trade, the number of international exhibitions has been increasing. In addition, more new and modern exhibition facilities are being built up; more people are involved in related business; more rules and expertise are needed. We are organizing various conventions and exhibitions in China, for all the people interested in China and its development.As an uprising green industry, MICE(Meeting, Incentive, Congress and Events) Industry(會展業(yè)) has shown its vitality in China and has formed 5 Industrial belts(Beijing &Tianjin-Northern China MICE Industry Economic Development belt, Northeast Frontier Trade MICE Industry Economic Development Belt, Yangtze River Delta-Eastern China MICE Industry Economic Development Belt, Pearl River Delta-Southern China MICE Industry Ec