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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 negative work attitude and how to make improvement;
• increase your understanding of employee development programs;
• learn how to make predictions while reading;
• be required to finish 10 tasks so as to achieve the objectives.
Unit 3
Work Attitudes
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Unit 3
目录
Contents
Part 1
Topic Introduction
Part 2
Reading Skill Focus
Part 3
Practical Reading
Part 4
Comprehensive Reading
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Attitudes are evaluated statements on how one feels about things or people. Attitudes affect behavior. Having a positive attitude at work can help you get a promotion, succeed on projects, meet goals, and just generally enjoy your job more. However, many people struggle with this, especially those who don’t love their jobs. Negative attitudes in the workplace are highly destructive to morale, productivity and, in turn, to profits.
Maintaining a good positive work attitude is often an essential requirement of performing a job effectively. Learning how to do so can help you function successfully and may even lead to promotional opportunities.
Part 1
Topic Introduction
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In this unit,you may meet some particular terms commonly used in the topic of work attitude.
Check the following words & expressions, and see whether you know their meanings. Use a dictionary
to help you if necessary.
Words & Expressions Meanings
relish
retirement
mediocrity
absenteeism
resignation
work environment
passive-aggressive behavior
negative emotion
vt. 享受,喜欢
n. 退休
n. 平庸
n. 旷工
n. 辞职
工作环境
被动攻击行为
负面情绪
Task 1:Lead-in Exercise
Part 1
Topic Introduction
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Task 1:Lead-in Exercise
Words & Expressions Meanings
mission
burden
enthusiasm
advancement
aspiration
morale
inspire
positive feedback
n. 任务,使命
n. 负担,重担
n. 热情
n. 提升,晋升
n. 渴望,抱负
n. 士气
n. 激励,鼓励
积极反馈
In this unit,you may meet some particular terms commonly used in the topic of work attitude.
Check the following words & expressions, and see whether you know their meanings.