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1、剑桥商务初级MODULE22MODULE 2 BUSSINESS TOPIC2.1 Listen to the conversation again and choose the best ending (A, B or C ) for each sentence (1-4).1 Steve is calling from ( ) A his office. B the shops. C a hotel. 2 Steve is in Fortaleza because hes ( ) A got friends there. B working there. C travelling arou

2、nd Brazil.3 Vicky is ( )A having lunch. B watching TV C gardening.4 The children are ( )A fighting. B at school. C playing.CBCCMODULE 2 BUSSINESS TOPICMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICMODULE 2 .1 BUSSINESS TOPIC3 Can you remember what Steve is doing in Brazil? Read this email to his business partner and ch

3、eck your answer.From: Steve LenzerTo: Louise BernardSubject: Update from Brazil.Date: 22 MayHi Louise, Were very lucky to have this construction contract in Brazil. Its a pity that Im only here for a week, but thats business. Anyway, let me update you on my visit here.The construction of the Belem P

4、anorama is going well and guests will love it! Apart from some minor problems, everything is proceeding according to plan. Theyre now building the swimming pool on the 12th floor. The local staff are working very well with our management team.Im working in Fortaleza today and tomorrow. The new shopp

5、ing center is quickly taking shape: there are no problems and I think were ahead of schedule. Theyre doing a great job here too.Im flying back to Britain at the weekend, so Ill see you in the office on Monday.Best wishes,SteveMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPIC Read the email again. Decide whether these sent

6、ences are “Right or “ Wrong . If there is not enough information to choose “ Right or “ Wrong, choose “Doesnt say .1 Steve is in Brazil for work. ( ) A Right. B Wrong C Doesnt2 The Belem Panorama is a hotel. ( ) A Right. B Wrong C Doesnt3 There was a problem with the floors of the Belem Panorama. (

7、) A Right. B Wrong C Doesnt4 The construction of the shopping center is behind schedule. ( ) A Right. B Wrong C Doesnt5 Steve is staying in Brazil until Monday. ( ) A Right. B Wrong C DoesntThis exercise is similar to Part Four of the Reading Test. Choose “wrong when the sentence contradicts informa

8、tion in the text. Choose “Doesnt say when the information is not mentioned.Exam SuccessThis exercise is similar to Part Four of the Reading Test. Choose “wrong when the sentence contradicts information in the text. Choose “Doesnt say when the information is not mentioned.Exam SuccessThis exercise is

9、 similar to Part Four of the Reading Test. Choose “wrong when the sentence contradicts information in the text. Choose “Doesnt say when the information is not mentioned.Exam SuccessThis exercise is similar to Part Four of the Reading Test. Choose “wrong when the sentence contradicts information in t

10、he text. Choose “Doesnt say when the information is not mentioned.Exam SuccessThis exercise is similar to Part Four of the Reading Test. Choose “wrong ” when the sentence contradicts information in the text. Choose “Doesnt say ” when the information is not mentioned.Exam SuccessACBBMODULE 2.1 BUSSIN

11、ESS TOPICAMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICGRAMMARThe present continuousThe present continuous is used to talk about: an action that is happening now, at the moment of speaking Q: What are you doing? A: Im checking the financial report. an ongoing action which is happening around this time The local staff

12、are working very well our management team. a temporary activity A temp is helping out this month. a fixed arrangement in the future Q: Are you coming to tomorrows meeting? A: No, Im sorry. Im leaving for Lisbon tomorrow morning.MODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPIC Read Steve Lenzers email again. Underline all

13、 the verbs in the present continuous. Which verbs are examples of a fixed arrangement in the future? Complete the sentence with the present continuous form of the verbs in brackets. 1 The CEO and the CFO _ (discuss) the companys current projects. 2 Jane _ (give) a presentation of the new line we _(

14、launch) next month. 3 Mark _ (make) some photocopies in the shop across the road. 4 Lisa _ ( talk) about the opening of the new branch in Japan. 5 We _( have) a small party today at 4pm to say goodbye to our marketing manager, Rob, who _( leave) at the end of the month.MODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICare

15、discussingis giving are launchingis makingis talkingare havingis leavingMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICLouise Bernard gets an email from project manager, Carlos Gutierrez. Complete the email with the correct form of the verbs in the box. What are the differences between this pro

16、ject and the Brazil project? fly have meet not follow take From: Carlos GutierrezTo: Louise BernardSubject: Update from SpainDate:23rd MayHi Louise,Just to update you on the project here in Valencia. We (1) _ some problems, Im afraid. The local manager (2) _the building plans and everything is behin

17、d schedule. I (3) _ the subcontractors this afternoon- I need to know why everything (4) )_so long. I hope to get some answers! I (5) _ to London on Tuesday evening. See you on Wednesday.Best regardsCarlosare having isnt followingam meetingis takingam flyingMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICDifferences:They

18、 are having some problems in Valencia.The local manager is not following the building plans. Everything is behind the schedule.MODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPIC1 Read the text about temping below. Choose the best answer ( A, B or C) for each question (1-4).READINGIf you are ever in a period of transition,

19、when you are not working in your usual career field- or if you dont have enough experience to get a permanent job in the area you are interested in- working for a temporary employment agency can be a great way to earn money, get more experience, and try out different kinds of work.When you temp, the

20、 agency send you to work at client companies for anything from a few hours to a few months, sometimes even longer. The reasons why companies need temps vary. When small companies are growing quickly, for example, or are developing short- term projects, they dont want to contract permanent staff. And

21、 when a staff member is taking maternity leave, employing a temp is also a good option for the company.Temping is learningMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICThe people who temp, on the other hand, often enjoy it because the routine changes from day to day. There are other advantages

22、. “If you dont know what career field you want to work in, temping can help you find some answers, says Eliane Facet, who runs a temp agency in Montpellier, France. “As a temp, you might discover some fields you definitely dont want to work in. Not all of our temps have lots of experience. Right now

23、, ten business students from our agency are working in different companies. They are experiencing the things they are learning about at college. They are improving existing skills, and also learning numerous others.From her own experience of temping, Eliane says, “ After long jobs, I used to send th

24、ank- you notes to the supervisors, telling them what I liked about working with them. Whenever I did this, the agency told me how happy the company was with my work, and gave me better jobs.MODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPIC1 Which of the following stateme

25、nts is true? ( )A Temp agencies always send temps to the same company.B Temps always do the same kind of work.C Temping jobs do not always last the same length of time.2 According to the text, ( )A there are different reasons why businesses need temps.B permanent staff are good option for small comp

26、anies.C temporary staff usually do routine jobs.3 According to the text, temping gives you the opportunity ( )A to take long holidays.B to get work experience.C to meet a lot of people.4 When you finish a temporary job, it is a good idea ( )A to tell your supervisor what you think of him/ her.B to l

27、et the company know what was good about the experience.C not to say anything- you dont want to hurt anyones feelingsCABBMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPIC2 Find words and phrases that means: 1 time of change ( after the end of one job and before the beginning of the next (paragraph 1) _ _ _ 2 area of work (

28、paragraph 1 and 3 ) _ _ 3 time off to look after your baby (paragraph 2) _ _ 4 people who check that you are working correctly (paragraph 4) _MODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICperiod of transitioncareer filedMaternity leavesupervisorsMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICSPEAKINGTemporary jobs3 Work in pairs. Read thes

29、e comments about temping. Are they positive or negative comments? Tick as appropriate. Then add your own comments.A Its very uncertain. You never know when you will be working and when you wont.B I really love the variety of going to different companies.C You work with different levels of management

30、.D Its difficult when you dont get clear guidance from the client company.E I enjoy meeting different people all of the time.F The first day in a new job is always quite frightening.G _H _I _ Positive Negative MODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICVOCABULARYHiring and firing4 Work in p

31、airs. Look at the pictures and write the correct verb form in each gap.Hows work going, Joanna? Its OK, but I really want to go abroad. Im _ (save) some money for a flight to Australia.1MODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICsavingMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPIC2Hi, Joanna. _(you/ come) for

32、lunch?No, thanks, Gerhard. Ive got a meeting with Marta at 1:30. I want to ask her for a pay rise.Are you comingMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPIC3Joanna, Im sorry. I can give you a pay rise. Im afraid we dont need you any more. Yes, Im afraid so. Your job was only temporary, after all.What! _ (you/ fire) m

33、e?MODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICAre you firingMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICMarta has decided to fire me!Oh, dont worry, Philippe. I _ (go) to Australia next month. Ive got a job as a tour guide.No! Im sorry. Joanna, whats wrong?4MODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICam goingMODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPIC5 Choose the appro

34、priate words to complete the sentences. 1 The company is giving a pay rise/ a pay cut to employees who meet their targets. 2 Theres a lot more administration work with this project; we need to employ/ dismiss more office staff. 3 Their sales are dropping, so they are taking on/ sacking about 10 per

35、cent of the workplace. 4 The department is hiring/ firing employees who are performing badly.MODULE 2.1 BUSSINESS TOPICMODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLS2.2Making arrangementsLISTENINGArranging a meeting2.2 Its Friday morning. Martina Moller is calling Dave Prakash to arrange a meeting. Listen to their con

36、versation. When do they agree to meet? Day _ Time _Wednesday12:30MODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLSMODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLS2 2.2 Work in pairs. Listen to the conversation again. Student A: Write in Martinas diary what she is doing next week. Student B: Write in Daves diary what he is doing next week.Mar

37、tinaMonday, 18am Visit new plant.pm _ Tuesday, 19am _ pm _ Wednesday,20am _pm _ Thursday,21am _pm _Friday,22am _pm _Meet sales team.Meet sales team.Go to strategy meeting10 am.Meet Dave12:30.DaveMonday, 18am _pm Take time off.Tuesday, 19am _pm _Wednesday,20am _pm _Thursday,21am _ pm _ Friday,22am _p

38、m _Go to strategy meeting10 am.Meet Martina 12:30Visit clients.Fly to Prague.Go to trade fair.Come back.MODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLSMODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLS3 Now tell your partner the information you have written in your diary. Student A: Tell Student B what Martina is doing next week. Martinas vi

39、siting the new plant on Monday morning. Student B: Fill in Martinas diary. Student B: Tell Student A what Dave is doing next week. Daves taking time off on Monday afternoon. Student A: Fill in Daves diary.MODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLSMODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLSMODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLS4 Read Martina

40、s email to Dave Prakash. Choose the best “ Subject line ( A, B or C). A Plans for the weekend B Meeting next week C Visit to the new plantTo: Dave PrakashSubject: _Hi Dave,Im just writing to confirm our meeting next Wednesday. Ive booked a table at the Italian restaurant in Grey Street. Its quite qu

41、iet, so we can talk.Ill see you in Reception at 12:30.Have a good weekend!Martina Meeting next weekMODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLS5 Look at these questions from the conversation between Dave and Martina. Tick the suggestions. When can we meet? How about Monday morning? Are you free on Thursday? Are you

42、going to the trade fair? What about Tuesday, for lunch? How does 12:30 sound?MODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLSMODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLSWRITINGConfirming a meeting6 Look at the list of activities below and choose three to do on Monday. Write them on the diary page and add another two activities of your o

43、wn.Memo present company to potential clients meet sales team have lunch with Mark show quality inspectors around meet marketing manager visit production plant interview job applicant collect kids from schoolMODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLSMODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLSMODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLSMONDAY, 188

44、AM _ 1 PM _ 9 AM _ 2 PM _10 AM _ 3 PM _11 AM _ 4 PM _12 AM _ 5 PM _MODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLSMODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLSMODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLS7 Work with a partner. Using your diary page in exercise 6, arrange to meet on Monday.8 Write an email to your partner to confirm your meeting. Use the

45、email in exercise 4 to help you.To:Subject:Carlos Martinez Meeting next weekHi Carlos,Im just writing to confirm our meeting next Thursday at 4:30.Have a good evening.RebeccaMODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLSMODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLSGRAMARPreposition of time: at, in, onWe use at, in and on with the follo

46、wing time expressions: at + specific times, festivals in general; also at lunchtime, at night, at the weekend in + parts of the day, months, seasons, years, centuries. on + days of the week and parts of named days, named festival days, datesNote: at the weekend ( UK English ) and on the weekend (US

47、English).1 Fill the gaps with at, in, or on. 0 in 2021 1 _ Christmas 2 _ winter 3 _ seven oclock 4 _ June 5 _ the afternoon 6 _the evening 7 _ New Years Day 8 _20 July 9 _ the 21st century 10 _ Friday morning 11 _ half past sixinatininininatatonononMODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLSMODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKI

48、LLS2 Fill the gaps with the correct prepositions.1 The design meeting is _ Friday _ 4:30.2 We opened our Buenos Aires office _ 2003. Were opening a second office _ September.3 Im flying to Washington _ Wednesday next week. My return flight is _ 16 May.4 Im going to lunch now. Can I speak to you _ th

49、e afternoon?5 I dont have time to write the report today. Ill do it _ Monday morning.6 Im self- employed. I find I often work best _ night.inininatatononononMODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLSWRITINGAccepting an invitation3 Look at the letter. Who is it to? Who is it from? New Directions Osborne Park Morpet

50、hMay 2nd 20_Dear Mr OlayaThe letter is to Mr Olaya.The letter is form New Direction.MODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLS4 The sentences in the letter below are in the wrong order. Put them into the correct order (1-6)._ I look forward to seeing you again this year._ Please confirm your attendance at both the

51、 fair and the reception._ This year, the fair is taking place at the new conversation centre in Morpeth, on 21st and 22nd June._ You are also invited to a special reception at 8pm on 21st June, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of New Directions and our new venue._ Best regards, Andrea Greer_ I am

52、writing to invite you to the New Directions Book Fair in June.523614MODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLS5 Bob Olaya and Felix Lund of Menta Books are talking about the Book Fair. Complete the conversation with prepositions of time.Bob Felix, are we planning to go to the New Directions Book Fair this year?Fel

53、ix Yes, I think so. Its always a good event. We usually make lots of new contracts. When is it?Bob Its (1) _ June this year. Its (2) _ Thursday and Friday the 21st and 22nd.Felix Oh, just a second. Arent we going to Helsinki that week?Bob No, the Helsinki conference is (3) _ July.Felix Oh yes, thats

54、 right. Fine, lets go to the Book Fair.Bob Theres a special reception (4) _ the 21st.Felix Is it (5)_ lunchtime?Bob No, its (6)_ the evening (7) _ 8 oclock.Felix Sounds great! Can you get everything organised? Bob No problem. Ill confirm our attendance.in on in on at in at MODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILL

55、S6 2.3 Listen to the conversation and check your answers.7 Write a reply to Andrea Greer to confirm your attendance at the fair and either accept or decline the invitation to the reception. Use some of the expressions from the Useful language box below in your letter. Write 60-80 words.MODULE 2.2 BUSSINESS SKILLS MENTA BOOKS London- Toronto- SydneyAndrea GreerNew DirectionsOsborne Park MorpethMay 7th 20_Dear Ms GreerThank yo