unit 8（课件）- 《新商务英语听说教程4》同步教学（清华大学）

A: Lead-in 2 Learning Objectives 1 D: After-class Activities 5 B: Listening Focus 3 4 C: Work Step by Step 1 Learning Objectives In this unit, you will learn to draw inferences in listening practice;  to get to know the development of global top 500 companies; to acquire information about the Fortune Global Forum;  to talk about company profile. A: Lead-in 2 Icebreaker Reading Aloud Icebreaker Look at the pictures below and answer the questions. Which business geek do you admire most? And why? Icebreaker What do you know about the ranking of global top 500 companies in 2013? Reading Aloud Reading Aloud Questions: When and where were Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. established? What is the sales amount of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in 2013? How many associates does Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. employ? According to the passage, can you list the core values of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.? Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. was founded by American retail legend Mr. Sam Walton in Arkansas in 1962. Over nearly 50 years of development, the company has served customers and is now the world’s largest private employer and retailer, on the top of the Fortune 500 list. Wal-Mart is one of the most recognized global brands. Wal-Mart helps people around the world save money and live better—anytime and anywhere—in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, more than 200 million customers and members visit our more than 10,700 stores under 69 banners in 27 countries and e-commerce websites in 10 countries. With fiscal year 2013 sales of approximately $466 billion, Wal-Mart employs more than 2 million associates worldwide. Wal-Mart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. It follows the three core values of respect for the individual, service to the customer, and striving for excellence. (156 words) 3 B: Listening Focus A. Listen to the dialogues and answer the questions. Dialogue 1 1. Where does the dialogue take place? 2