Unit 4（课件）- 《世纪商务英语阅读教程基础篇I》同步教学（大连理工·2021）

In this unit, you will 　• read about how to make business invitations and entertain guests; 　• learn basic components of a business invitation; 　• practice how to guess the meanings of the unknown words through definition clues; 　• be required to finish 9 tasks so as to achieve the objectives. Unit 4 Unit 4 Business Invitation & Entertainment 2 Unit 4 Part 1 Topic Introduction Part 2 Reading Skill Focus Part 3 Practical Reading Part 4 Comprehensive Reading 3 　　Business parties have their own etiquette according to their formal and informal nature. Like all other parties, business parties also require business invitations to invite guests. Business invitations should be direct, comprehensive and to the point, and the style and tone should be professional. It is necessary to choose words carefully for your business invitation because your little carelessness can affect your professional relations. 　　Most of business parties or entertainment take place in restaurants, hotels, or other venues suitable for pleasure and socializing. These informal meetings and socializing activities are all part of the business world. Though these interactions usually take place after business hours, they are also the connection in which thoughts and feelings are exchanged and relationships are established. Part 1 Topic Introduction 4 　　In this unit，you may meet some particular terms commonly used in explaining cultures and lifestyles. 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 professional presence cordially invitation card theme destination cultural difference status dinner party adj. 职业的，专业的 n. 出席 adv. 热情友好地 请柬 n. 主题 n. 目的地 文化差异 n. 地位，身份 晚宴 Part 1 Topic Introduction 5 　　Definition Clues 　　The easiest context clue to recognize and use is a definition clue. If the writer thinks the reader won’t know a word he is using, he may p