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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
• learn about different business environments and conditions;
• increase your understanding of getting the most out of meetings;
• learn how to recognize the writer’s attitude;
• be required to finish 10 tasks so as to achieve the objectives.
Unit 8
Business Environment
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Unit 8
目录
Contents
Part 1
Topic Introduction
Part 2
Reading Skill Focus
Part 3
Practical Reading
Part 4
Comprehensive Reading
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The term Business Environment is composed of two words:“Business”and“Environment”. In simple terms, the state in which a person remains busy is known as business. The word business, in its economic sense, means human activities like production, extraction or purchase or sales of goods that are performed for earning profits. On the other hand, the word
environment refers to the aspects of surroundings. Therefore, Business Environment may be defined as a set of conditions — social, legal, economical, political or institutional — that are uncontrollable in nature and affect the functioning of an organization. Business Environment has two components:
1. Internal Environment;
2. External Environment.
Part 1
Topic Introduction
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Words & Expressions Meanings
illegible
reflection
deceive
at-length
full-scale
time slot
adjournment
ratify
In this unit, you may meet some particular terms commonly used in the topic of business environment. Check the following words & expressions, and see whether you know their meanings. Use a dictionary to help you if necessary.
adj.难以辨认的
n.深思、仔细考虑;想法,见解
v. 欺骗
最后,终于
adj.彻底的,全面
时间空档
n.休会,延期
Task 1:Lead-in Exercise
v. 批准;认可
Part 1
Topic Introduction
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Words & Expressions Meanings
registered public accounting firm
auditor
proxy solicitation
In this unit, you may meet some particular terms commonly used in the topic of business environment. Check the following words & expressions, and see whether you know their meanings. Use a dictionary to help you if necessary.
注册公共会计公司
n.审计员
代理