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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 attributes of good leaders;
• increase your understanding of responsibilities of employees;
• learn what skimming is and how to skim a text;
• be required to finish 10 tasks so as to achieve the objectives.
Unit 4
Leadership
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Unit 4
目录
Contents
Part 1
Topic Introduction
Part 2
Reading Skill Focus
Part 3
Practical Reading
Part 4
Comprehensive Reading
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Leadership is what every organization needs and so few have in adequate supply. Part of leadership is“the vision thing”.It’s the ability to see what does not exist and then gather, mold and shape the resources needed to make it happen. Part of leadership is passion for the purpose and the mission of the organization, but it should be passion with direction and focus. A leader also needs to have strength of character, courage, integrity and fairness, or he cannot lead an organization.
Part 1
Topic Introduction
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In this unit,you may meet some particular terms commonly used in the topic of leadership. Check the following words & expressions, and see whether you know their meanings. Use a dictionary to help you if necessary.
Words & Expressions Meanings
facilitator
groom
coach
interactive
leadership style
in better shape
in charge
unconventional
n. 促进(或推动)……的事物
v. 培养
v. 指导,训练
adj. 交互的
领导风格
处于更好的状态
负责,主管
adj. 非常规的
Task 1:Lead-in Exercise
Part 1
Topic Introduction
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Task 1:Lead-in Exercise
Words & Expressions Meanings
consensus building
high-maintenance
criticism
articulate
vision
career setback
subordinate
delegate
共识达成
adj. 需大力气维护的
n. 批评
v. 清楚地表达
n. 设想,想象力
职业挫折
n. 下属
v. 委派,指派
In this unit,you may meet some particular terms commonly used in the topic of leadership. Check the following words & expressions, and see whether you know their meanings. Use a dictionary to help you if necessary.
Part 1
Topic Introduction
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What is skimming?
Skimming is used to quickly identify the main idea of a text. It is a reading technique