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世纪商务英语
综合教程 专业篇 Ⅱ
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International
Competition
Warm-up
Listening and Speaking
In-depth Reading
Further Reading
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Practical Writing
Real-Life Practice
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Learning Objectives
In this unit, you are required to:
list some famous international chain corporations;
tell the business scope of different international chain corporations;
understand the two reading passages and master the important words and expressions in them;
develop a reading skill—distinguishing facts and opinions while reading;
develop skills in writing argumentative essays;
understand the essence of international competition and form a correct sense of competition to enhance the self-confidence of domestic brands.
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If you can, list more international corporations:
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Procter & Gamble
Nestlé
Fujitsu
Carrefour
Allianz
Volkswagen
WalMart Stores
General Electric
Amazon.com, Samsung, General Motors, Microsoft, IBM
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retail, entertainment, online commerce______________________
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Script
(1) What are they talking about?
A. The most competitive prices in the international market of today.
B. The prices of other suppliers.
C. The price both of them can agree on.
D. The price of the raw material.
(2) For how long have they cooperated?
A. 10 years. B. 9 years. C. 8 years. D. 5 years.
(3) The other suppliers’ prices are lower than Rudy’s.
A. 5% B. 5%~6% C. 6% D. 15%
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(4) What is the lowest price Rudy offers?
A. 5%~6% lower than the original price. B. A 15% discount on the original basis.
C. A 1.5% discount on the original basis. D. A 10% discount on the original basis.
(5) Why is Rudy not prepared to accept any bargaining?
A. That is his lowest price.
B. He doesn’t want to lose his job.
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