Unit 9（课件）- 《世纪商务英语阅读教程专业篇I》同步教学（大连理工·2021）

阅读教程　专业篇 世纪商务英语 2 Topic Introduction Reading Skills Practice Comprehensive Reading 3 4 Topic Introduction 　　Risk management is a process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks of different kinds. Once the risks are identified, the risk manager will create a plan to minimize or eliminate the impact of negative events. A variety of strategies are available, depending on the types of risks and the types of businesses. 　　There are many different types of risks that risk management plans can mitigate. Common risks include things like accidents in the workplace or fires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. They also include legal risks like fraud, theft, and sexual harassment lawsuits. Risks can also relate to business practices, uncertainties in financial markets, failures in projects, credit risks, or the security and storage of data and records. 　　Insurance is a means of protection from financial losses. It is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risks of a contingent, uncertain loss. 5 Task 1: Previewing the Unit Topic Look at the picture below and discuss the following questions. 1. What risks are there for an exporting company? 2. What risks are there for an importing company? 3. How can you avoid losses if you are the president of an exporting company? 6 Task 2: Previewing Professional Terms 　　In this unit, you may meet some particular terms commonly used when people talk about business ownership. Now, check the following words and expressions and match them with their meanings. Use a dictionary for help if necessary. f b g c d e i j h a 7 8 Reading Skills Practice 　　In this part, you will meet different types of fragmented reading materials such as a passage, a job description, a table, an extract, a selection, etc., which may show you further information about risk management and insurance and help you practice your reading skills. 9 10 11 Sentence: Uncertainty must be taken in a sense radically distinct from