1、,Unit 2,新职业英语,Contents,Warm-1,Task,Meeting Management Tasks,Work in pairs. Read the following list of the tasks at different stages of a business meeting. Discuss with your partner and match each task with its corresponding stage.,Warm-1,3，5，6，8，9，10,2， 4， 7,1，11， 12,Reading A,Reading A,Text,Task 1,
2、Task 2,Business Know-how,Text A-1,Meetings Are a Matter of Precious Time1 The meeting spills over into its second hour. We are discussing a productivity initiative. At this moment, our most talkative member chimes in with the idea that we need some kind of system to reward employees. This is the sam
3、e solution he offers for every problem at every meeting. Then, another member cuts in with a long storyjust to make the point that we are not the proper entity to recommend the kinds of changes we are proposing. I, meanwhile, contribute nothing useful. Finally, the woman who set the meeting calls it
4、 quits and tells us well continue next week. We drift back to our offices, wondering how to make up for the wasted time. This meeting occurred many years ago, but similar ones happen at companies everywhere every day.,Reading A,Text A-2,Reading A,2 Part of the problem at such meetings is that the le
5、ader has not set clear objectives or an agenda, and didnt assign pre-meeting preparation tasks. Instead, the leader seems to hope that magic will occur, producing solutions to the problems. Of course, that doesnt happen.,Text A-3,Reading A,3 The main reason we dont make meetings more productive is t
6、hat we dont value our time properly. The people who call meetings and those who attend them are not thinking about time as their most valuable resource. But time is the most perishable good in the world. You cant earn an extra hour to use on a busy day. Nonetheless, we usually have a vague feeling t
7、hat there is plenty of timesomewhere in the futureso we waste it now and carelessly steal time from our families, friends or ourselves.,Text A-4,Reading A,4 I used to be the disengaged participantone who had good ideas about how to solve a problem, but didnt contribute. I now take a more active role
8、, aiming to make meetings more effective. Here are three simple principles I use. First, whoever calls a meeting should be explicit about its objectives. This means specifying tangible goals and assigning responsibilities. Second, everyone should think carefully about the costs of a meeting: How man
9、y participants are really needed? How long should the meeting last? Finally, after meetings, assign credit or blame to the person in charge. If people have records of leading ineffective meetings, they are not allowed to lead future sessions.,Text A-5,Reading A,5 I know that meetings may serve other
10、 functions. Sometimes, they can communicate a solution, make sure that there are no fatal flaws in it and give those who are unhappy with it a chance to voice their dissatisfaction. Other meetings serve a cultural function, allowing participants to renew social connections, establish relationships,
11、and deepen a sense of belonging. So, its possible to justify a few of those too-long and apparently unproductive meetings by finding hidden payoffs.,Text A-6,Reading A,6 But, please, dont just call a meeting and hope the magic happens. Take charge and take personal responsibility for meeting its obj
12、ectives, whatever they are.,A-Trans-1,Reading A,会议关乎宝贵的时间 1 会议已经拖拖拉拉开了一个多小时，我们正在讨论如何提高生产效率的提案。这时，最能言善道的同事插话说需要某种制度来激励员工。每次会上，不管讨论什么问题，他都会提出同一个方案。紧接着，另一位同事长篇累牍地说明我们都不是提出这些建议的合适人选。我也没说啥有用的。最后，召集会议的女同事宣布散会，并告知下周继续开会。我们游荡回各自的办公室，盘算着怎样才能把浪费的时间补回来。这是多年前的一次会议，但类似的情景仍然随时随地在不同公司上演。,A-Trans-2,Reading A,2 这种会议
13、的问题部分在于会议召集人没有明确的目标或议程，也没有布置好会前的准备工作，而是寄希望于奇迹发生，带来解决问题的方法。当然，奇迹从未发生。,A-Trans-3,Reading A,3 会议之所以效率不高，主要是因为没有很好地珍惜时间。召开和参加会议的人都没有将时间当做最宝贵的资源。但时间是世上最易逝的东西。忙碌的一天中你无法得到额外的一个小时来做事。尽管如此，我们还总是依稀觉得未来有大把时间，故而不珍惜当下，漫不经心地把家庭、朋友和自己的时间浪费掉。,A-Trans-4,4 过去，我开会时参与度不高，对要解决的问题有好想法却不说。现在，我采取更积极的态度，希望会议能更有效。我遵循以下三个简单的原
14、则。第一，无论谁召集会议，都必须明确目的。这意味着说明会议的切实目标并将任务布置下去。第二，每个人都要仔细考虑会议成本：到底需要几人参加？要开多久？最后，会议结束后，要给会议负责人评评分。如果谁有开会效率低的记录，那么下次他就不能再担任召集人。,Reading A,A-Trans-5,Reading A,5 我知道会议还有其他作用。有时，在会上大家可以讨论预定方案，确保其没有致命错误并给那些有异议的人一个表达心声的机会。有些会议则有人文功能，创造机会让与会者叙叙旧、交交新朋友，并增强归属感。这些倒是能为那些冗长而明显无效的会议找到些许召集的理由。,A-Trans-6,Reading A,6 但
15、是，千万不要随随便便就召集会议，然后心存幻想，期待奇迹出现。不管会议目标是什么，都要负起责任去达成目标。,to join in or interrupt a conversation; to agree with something,Reading A,chime in,e.g. The artists illustrations chime in perfectly with the text. e.g. Her expectation chimes in with the belief of many others. Tran：他总是插话表达自己的看法。He kept chiming in
16、 with his own opinions.,to suggest a plan or idea, etc. for people to think about or decide on,Reading A,propose,e.g. The government proposed changes to the voting system.Tran: 她建议封杀那个作者的著作。She proposed that the books written bythe author should be banned.,v. to speak during a meeting or a conversat
17、ion, or write things for a newspaper, magazine, etc.,Reading A,contribute,e.g. We hope everyone will contribute to the discussion. Tran：他给这家杂志写了很多文章。He contributed a number of articles to the magazine.,v. to give someone a particular job or responsibility; to give money; equipment, etc. to someone t
18、o use,Reading A,assign,e.g. The teacher assigned a different task to each of thestudents.e.g. I was assigned a pleasant room to work in. Tran：我们可以指派他完成一项重要任务。We can assign him an importantmission.,a. likely to decay or go bad quickly,Reading A,perishable,e.g. Such kinds of flowers are perishable. Tr
19、an：这些易坏的食品必须用冰箱保存。These perishable foods must be kept in a refrigerator.,a. of an uncertain, indefinite or unclear character or meaning,Reading A,vague,e.g. The final letter is very vague, possibly an “R” or a “K”. e.g. They were vague about their backgrounds. Tran: 协议的条款故意含糊不清。The terms of the agre
20、ement were left deliberately vague.,a. not involved with or interested in something or someone, and feeling separate from them,Reading A,disengaged,e.g. One disengaged worker can affect the morale of theentire team. Tran: 他的眼神流露出超然的态度。He had a disengaged look in his eyes.,a. successful in producing
21、a desired or intended result,Reading A,effective,e.g. We must take effective measures to deal with theseproblems. Tran: 尽管现代技术应有尽有，最有效的沟通方式还是面对面的交流。Despite all modern technologies, the most effective form of communication is still face-to-face.,a. stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for co
22、nfusion or doubt,Reading A,explicit,e.g. He has an explicit understanding of the problem. e.g. He was quite explicit about what he expected us to do for him. Tran: 他清楚明白地告诉我怎样到达那里。He gave me explicit directions on how to get there.,v. to state something in an exact and detailed way,Reading A,specify
23、,e.g. Remember to specify your size when you order clothes. e.g. The regulations specify that calculators may not beused in the examination. Tran: 请说清楚明天你什么时候在家。Please specify when you will be at home tomorrow.,a. that can be clearly seen to exist,Reading A,tangible,e.g. Sculpture is a tangible art
24、of form. e.g. The scheme must have tangible benefits for theunemployed. Tran： 如果没有确凿的证据，我们不能接受他的发现。We cannot accept his findingswithout tangible evidence.,being responsible for,Reading A,in charge,e.g. The monitor is in charge when the teacher is not here. Tran：一个经验丰富的工程师负责这个项目。An experienced engine
25、er is in charge of the project.,v. to share or exchange information, news or ideas,Reading A,communicate,e.g. The radio stations communicated the storm warningsto the islanders. e.g. She communicated her ideas to her team members. Tran：我喜欢和家人交流。I like to communicate with my family.,v. to start a rel
26、ationship or activity again after an interruption,Reading A,renew,e.g. She renewed her efforts to open the window. e.g. The pilot renewed contact with the control tower. Tran： 我希望我们可以重续友谊。I hoped that we might renew our friendship.,n. feeling of being a part of a particular group,Reading A,sense of
27、belonging,e.g. I am motivated by my sense of belonging in this university. Tran：这个公司的员工有强烈的归属感。Employees in this company have a strong sense of belonging.,v. to show or prove to be right or reasonable,Reading A,justify,e.g. The pursuit of good ends does not justify the use ofbad means. e.g. The welc
28、ome he received obviously justified hisvisit. Tran: 什么都不能成为你考试作弊的理由。Nothing can justify your cheating on an exam.,ad. as far as one knows or can see; clearly and obviously,Reading A,apparently,e.g. The child nodded, apparently satisfied with thepromise. e.g. Apparently theyre intending to put up the
29、 price ofwater. Tran: 显然她不想做这份工作。Apparently she doesnt want to do the job.,a result of a particular action, usually a good or desirableone,Reading A,payoff,e.g. He got a payoff before the retirement. Tran: 直到现在改革的成果还未显现。Until now the payoff of these reforms has not been seen.,A-Task 1-1,Reading A,Ta
30、sk 1 Choose the best answer for each of the following questionsor statements according to the passage.,1. After the meeting comes to its second hour, _. A. the author starts to make useful suggestions B. everybody starts to participate actively C. the leader begins to ask about how to reward employe
31、es D. everybody is still wasting their time,A-Task 1-2,Reading A,2. Time is our most precious resource because _. A. it is the most perishable good B. we dont value time properly C. there is plenty of time D. it is worth a lot of money,A-Task 1-3,Reading A,3. With tangible goals specified and respon
32、sibilities assigned, _. A. the members at the meeting will know the objectives B. the objectives of the meeting can be achieved C. every member will think about the costs of the meeting D. the person who calls the meeting can sit and watch the magic happen,A-Task 1-4,Reading A,4. Which of the follow
33、ing is NOT mentioned as one of the reasons for ineffective meetings? The leader fails to do the right things to ensure theefficiency of the meeting. B. The environment of the meeting is not good enough. C. People do not value time properly. D. The participants of the meeting are not active.,A-Task 1
34、-5,Reading A,5. Which of the following gives the main idea of this passage? A. Everybody should contribute to the meeting. B. The leader of the meeting plays the most important role. C. It is important to ensure efficient and effective meetings. D. Setting out objectives of meetings can improve effi
35、ciency.,A-Task 2,Reading A,Task 2 Read the passage again and complete the following table.,No clear objectives or an agenda has been set.,2. No pre-meeting preparation tasks have been assigned.,3. We dont value our time properly.,4. Participants are disengaged.,Whoever calls a meeting should be expl
36、icit about its objectives, specifying tangible goals and assigning responsibilities.,2. Everyone should think about the costs of a meeting.,3. Assign credit or blame to the person in charge after meetings.,Business Know-how,Reading B,Reading B,Text,Task 1,Task 2,Text B-1,Reading B,Text B-2,Reading B
37、,Text B-3,Reading B,B-Trans-1,Reading B,董事会会议纪要 摩登技术公司 2010 年1 月22 日 星期五摩登技术公司（以下简称“摩登技术”）董事会（以下简称“董事会”）例行会议于2010 年1 月22 日星期五召开。本次会议采用电话会议方式。董事会成员出席或缺席： 格雷格斯坦霍夫 主席 出席 吉姆贝克 成员 出席 杰克费希尔 成员 出席 史蒂夫霍布斯 成员 缺席 迈克尼科尔斯 成员 出席（下午两点三十分到会）董事会以外的法律顾问和公司职员出席或缺席： 鲍威尔卡曼 摩登技术法律顾问 出席 罗布安德森 摩登技术执行董事 出席,B-Trans-2,Readin
38、g B,一、欢迎并宣布开会董事会主席斯坦霍夫于下午两点五分宣布会议开始。二、通过前次会议纪要主席斯坦霍夫提议通过2009 年12 月17 日的董事会会议纪要。纪要草案已于本次会议前分发给董事会成员。霍布斯先生提议表决，贝克先生附 议。决议一致通过。三、通过财务报告主席斯坦霍夫请费希尔先生做财务报告，该报告已于会前分发给董事会成员。费希尔先生做了财务报告并请董事会审议通过。会议讨论后，贝克先生提议表决，尼科尔斯先生附议。决议一致通过。,B-Trans-3,Reading B,四、新事项主席斯坦霍夫请执行董事安德森向董事会就对安妮鲁宾博士项目的支持情况进行说明。执行董事安德森就会前分发给董事会成员
39、的材料做了说明。他请求董事会审阅并通过项目支持书草案。接着他向董事会介绍了鲁宾博士，并由鲁宾博士做补充情况说明。会议进行了细致讨论后，贝克先生提议表决，尼科尔斯先生附议。决议一致通过：董事会支持该项目，并授权执行董事安德森定稿，然后以董事会的名义向鲁宾博士寄送项目支持书。五、休会会议于下午三点三十九分休会。董事会秘书 B托马斯洛斯 敬呈,B-Task 1,Reading B,Task 1 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) orfalse (F) according to the minutes.,( ) 1. MTCs b
40、oard members were talking face to face in themeeting room. ( ) 2. Mr. Fisher presented the Treasurers Report, which was thenunanimously approved. ( ) 3. Executive Director Rob Anderson proposed that the Boardsupport a new project. ( ) 4. The Secretary, B. Thomas Lowes, was appointed to send thesuppo
41、rt letter to Dr. Rubin. ( ) 5. The Board had a ten-minute break at 3:39 p.m.,F,T,T,F,F,B-Task 2,Reading B,Task 2 B .Thomas Lowes, the secretary, wrote down the followingquotations in a hurry. Try to tell who said what accordingto the minutes.,Greg Steinhoff,Jim Baker,Jake Fisher,Rob Anderson,Greg St
42、einhoff,Listening,Listening & Speaking,Task 1,Task 2,Task 3,Task 4,Task 5,L-Task 1,Listening & Speaking,Task 1 Mr. McKenna is thinking of making a reservation for aconference room. Listen to the conversation and tick off the items that have been mentioned.,Script,声音,M: Excuse me, Maam. I would like
43、to speak to someone about the conferenceroom. And the front desk told me to come to you. W: Of course. Tell me about what you have in mind and Ill show you what we can offer. First of all, how many people are involved? M: I need to arrange a days presentation to about sixty persons. W: Do you have a
44、ny time now to look at our facilities? M: I got about ten minutes. Could we do it quickly? W: Of course. You say you need a room for sixty people? M: Yes, thats right. W: And its a presentation, isnt it? Heres our main conference room. It has excellent projection facilities. We have full stereo soun
45、d, videos, 35mmslides. You name it; we have it. M: How much is this for one day? W: We have a standard rate of $900 per half day which includes coffee andbiscuits. M: Thats quite expensive.W: Perhaps we could work something out. Shall we go back to my office?,L-1-Script,Task 1 Script,Listening & Spe
46、aking,声音,声音,声音,L-Task 2,Listening & Speaking,Task 2 Mr. Lewis is discussing a meeting schedule with Miss Wise.Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer toeach question you hear.,Script,1. A. Because some colleagues are on vacation.B. Because the man has an appointment.C. Because the woma
47、n is not available.D. Because the meeting room is occupied. 2. A. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. B. Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.C. Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.D. Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. 3. A. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. B. Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.C. Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.D. Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.,声音,声音,声音,L-2-Script,Listening & Speaki
48、ng,Task 2 Script,M: We need everybodys idea on this project, so Id like to fix a time to meet this week and hear what you all have to say. W: Does everybody need to be there? Nicole and Kelvin are on vacation this week. M: It would be best if everybody could be there. How about sometime next week? W
49、: Let me look at the schedule. Can we set it for Tuesday at 10 a.m.?M: Thats out for me. I already have a standard meeting on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. How about Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m.? W: I prefer to meet in the morning. I will not be in the company most afternoons next week. What about next Wednes
50、day morning? M: I dont have any problems with that. Lets set it up for 9:30 Wednesday morningand we can carry it over to Thursday and Friday if we need to. W: Fine with me. Nicole and Kelvin will be back next Monday. M: Good, then I can tell Ms. Smith to get the meeting room ready.Q1: Why cant they have the meeting this week? Q2: When is the man going to have a standard meeting next week?Q3: When are they going to have the meeting?,
