内容正文:
In this unit, you will
• read about how to make introductions properly in business;
• learn how to design a business card;
• practice how to guess the meanings of the unknown words through restatement/synonym clues and example clues;
• be required to finish 9 tasks so as to achieve the objectives.
Unit 2
Unit 2 Making Introductions
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Unit 2
Part 1
Topic Introduction
Part 2
Reading Skill Focus
Part 3
Practical Reading
Part 4
Comprehensive Reading
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The ability to make a good introduction of one person to another is an essential skill for business, networking and regular social interactions. Being able to make a good introduction can make a person shine. It shows that an individual is not only on top of his game, but also aware of the people around him, and everyone will appreciate that.
Part 1
Topic Introduction
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In this unit,you may meet some particular terms commonly used in making an introduction. Check the following words & expressions and see whether you know their meanings. Use a dictionary to help you if necessary.
Task 1:Lead-in Exercise
Words & Expressions Chinese Meanings
chairman
closing ceremony
acquaintance
customer service representative
vice president
line
CEO
wade through the murky water
break the ice
Ph.D.
Chief Engineer
n. 主席
闭幕典礼
n. 相识的人,熟人
客户服务代表
副主席
n. 产品线
Chief Executive Officer 首席执行官
蹚浑水
打破冷场,打破僵局
Doctor of Philosophy博士
总工程师
Part 1
Topic Introduction
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Restatement/Synonym Clues
In sentences there are usually phrases or clauses that repeat the idea of the unknown words. In other words, the phrase says the same thing as the unknown word. Sometimes, two adjacent sentences express similar meanings, thus it is possible to guess the meaning of the unknown word.
The clue words are as follows:
Context Clues (2)
Part 2
Reading Skill Focus
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Example Clues
In some sentences we can guess the meaning of an unknown word by the example(s) given in the sentence. This is because most examples given in the sentences explai