新编实用英语第三册PE3_U08_T

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Dialogue Discussing a Business Plan 1

Dialogue Business Development 2

Planning

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Sample 1

Discussing a Business PlanClick here to listen

Mr. Brown: Shall we get started? OK, we are going to discuss the general plan for the next five years. Any comments? Ms. Zhang: I think we first need to go over the new product. We should readjust the launch date and advertising campaign. Mr. Brown: When do you think is the best time to launch the advertising campaign? Ms. Zhang: In November and December, just before Christmas. Mr. Brown: I agree. Have we already agreed on the membership of the business project team? Ms. Zhang: Not yet, but we can include that in the agenda. Mr. Brown: We should also discuss how to expand the project team to secure initial growth.New Practical English 3(Second Edition)

Sample 1

Discussing a Business Plan

Ms. Zhang: Not only initial growth, but if we will achieve a rapid growth and gain access to the main markets of the country, we have to plan the further training and expansion of the management team. Mr. Brown: That's a good suggestion. Anything else? Ms. Zhang: I’m still unclear how our product will continue to be attractive once it becomes a market leader. Are we planning to set up a research and development department? Mr. Brown: Yes. Once we have achieved a satisfactory initial growth, we are planning to invest in R&D.

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Sample 2

Business Development PlanningClick here to listen

Mr. Dong: OK, let's have a brief look at the current development projects. What about the R&D? Ms. Jin: They're conducting a study of the new model of micro ovens at the moment. Mr. Dong: Right, what about finance? I believe they are thinking of changing our accounting system. Ms. Jin: Yes. They're having problems with the old system so they're looking into a new accounting system.

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Sample 2

Business Development Planning

Mr. Dong: Fine, let's move on to marketing. Are they working on any special projects? Ms. Jin: Not really, but they are planning an advertising campaign for the new product. Mr. Dong: Interesting. I look forward to seeing it at work. What about production? Ms. Jin: Well, as you know, they are currently installing the automatic assembly line. Mr. Dong: I guess they must be pretty busy.

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1. Complete the conversation at a meeting by inserting the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets.

A: At the moment, the market 1 (expand) is expanding __________________. So we must seize this opportunity. is working Our advertising agency 2(work) _____________ on a new campaign for the next month. Now, what about production? are running B: Currently we 3(run) _________________________ at 75% capacity. So we’l

l still have some spare capacity. A: Good, how are we doing on the staffing levels in the factory?

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1. Complete the conversation at a meeting by inserting the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets.

find B: We 4(find)_________________ it difficult to recruit technicians. There seems to be a shortage on the job market. are planning A: What 5(plan) __________ you ___________ to do about it? are thinking B: Well, we 6(think)_______________ of using a recruitment agency. A manager from a local agency is coming 7(come) _____________________ in to see me on Monday to talk about it. A: Fine, what about cash flow? The upturn in the market is going to bring about a drain on cash.New Practical English 3(Second Edition)

1. Complete the conversation at a meeting by inserting the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets.

C: That's right. At the moment, we are managing on an overdraft of about $50,000 and our current debts approaching/have approached $85,000. 8(approach) are _____________________________ I can go and talk to the bank manager about it. We've always been a good customer. A: Yes, do that as soon as possible. Finally, let's discuss training. We're going to need some more sales associates and technicians in production. What is happening 9(happen) ________________ at the moment in training? are teaching D: We 10(teach) _____________________ a refresher sales course. A: OK, thank you.New Practical English 3(Second Edition)

2. Suppose you are at a business meeting. Complete the conversation by translating the Chinese into English.

Chair: It's ten o'clock, everybody, so I think we'll need a start. The first item on the agenda is the management's proposals on flextime. Now, you've all discussed the proposals within your departments, haven't you? All: Yes. would you like to start, then? Chair: Good. Miss Maria, __________________________ (那么从你开始谈谈，好吗？) Maria: Ok. Most of my people are perfectly happy with the present non-flexible system. They think a change would be dangerous.

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Data Bank 1. The next item on the agenda is ... 下一个议程是… 2. I'd like to propose that we ... 我提议我们… 3. Any views on this? 对此有何看法? 4. How do you feel about the proposal? 你对这项提议如何看? 5. Let's bring this meeting to a close. 会议可以结束了。

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6. Now let's have a look at what we've got so far. 现在来谈谈我们已完成的事。 7. Can you explain what you mean by "increased efficiency"? 你能否解释一下“提高了的效率”? 8. Time is pressing on. Can we move on to the next point now? 时间紧。我们可以进入下—个议题吗? 9. In today's session I'd like to con …… 此处隐藏：3761字，全部文档内容请下载后查看。喜欢就下载吧 ……