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世纪商务英语
阅读教程 基础篇 II
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In this unit, you will
read about the roles of flexible working programs in business;
increase your understanding of modern working conditions;
learn how to identify references in texts;
be required to finish 10 tasks so as to achieve the objectives.
Unit 1
Unit 1 Flexible Working
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Unit 1
目录
Contents
Part 1
Topic Introduction
Part 2
Reading Skill Focus
Part 3
Practical Reading
Part 4
Comprehensive Reading
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Flexible working programs are work arrangements wherein employees are given greater scheduling freedom in how they fulfill the obligations of their positions. The most commonplace of these programs is flextime, which gives workers far greater freedom in terms of the time when they begin and end work, provided they put in the total number of hours required by the employer. Other common flexible working arrangements involve telecommuting, job-sharing, and compressed work weeks.
Part 1
Topic Introduction
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In this unit,you may meet some particular terms commonly used in the topic of flexible working. 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 Meanings
collaboration
keystroke
portable
mobile office
prompt
terminal
tablet
app
n. 合作
n. 敲击键盘
adj. 便携的
n. 移动办公室
adj. 迅速的
n. 终端
n. 平板电脑
n. (application) 应用程序
Part 1
Topic Introduction
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In this unit,you may meet some particular terms commonly used in the topic of flexible working. 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 Meanings
sync
merge
cloud drive
video conferencing
instant messenger
digital
install
v. (使)同步
v. 合并
n. 云盘
n. 视频会议
n. 即时通讯软件
adj. 数码的
v. 安装
Part 1
Topic Introduction
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Commonly used reference words include:
In order to avoid repetition of a word or a phrase in writing, reference words are often