1、Unit 2ContentsListening & Speaking4 Warming-up1Reading A2Reading B3Language Lab7Language Lab7Writing5Mini-project6Language Lab7Entertainment8Warm-1Meeting Management TasksWork in pairs. Read the following list of the tasks at different stages of a business meeting. Discuss with your partner and matc
2、h each task with its corresponding stage.Warm-1Reading AReading ATextTask 1Task 2Business Know-howText A-1Meetings Are a Matter of Precious Time Reading AText A-2Reading A 2 Text A-3Reading A Text A-4Reading A Text A-5Reading A5 Text A-6Reading A6 A-Trans-1Reading A1 1 A-Trans-2Reading A2 2 A-Trans-
3、3Reading A3 3 A-Trans-44 4 Reading AA-Trans-5Reading A5 5 A-Trans-6Reading A6 6 to join in or interrupt a conversation; to agree with somethingReading Achime inThe artists illustrations chime in perfectly with the text. Her expectation chimes in with the belief of many others.Tran：他总是插话表达自己的看法。 to s
4、uggest a plan or idea, etc. for people to think about or decide onReading AproposeThe government proposed changes to the voting system.她建议封杀那个作者的著作。v. to speak during a meeting or a conversation, or write things for a newspaper, magazine, etc.Reading AcontributeWe hope everyone will contribute to th
5、e discussion.Tran：他给这家杂志写了很多文章。 v. to give someone a particular job or responsibility; to give money; equipment, etc. to someone to useReading Aassign The teacher assigned a different task to each of the students. I was assigned a pleasant room to work in.Tran：我们可以指派他完成一项重要任务。 a. likely to decay or
6、go bad quicklyReading AperishableSuch kinds of flowers are perishable.Tran：这些易坏的食品必须用冰箱保存。 a. of an uncertain, indefinite or unclear character or meaning Reading AvagueThe final letter is very vague, possibly an “R” or a “K”. They were vague about their backgrounds. Tran: 协议的条款故意含糊不清。 a. not involve
7、d with or interested in something or someone, and feeling separate from themReading AdisengagedOne disengaged worker can affect the morale of the entire team.Tran: 他的眼神流露出超然的态度。 a. successful in producing a desired or intended resultReading AeffectiveWe must take effective measures to deal with thes
8、e problems.Tran: 尽管现代技术应有尽有，最有效的沟通 方式还是面对面的交流。 a. stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubtReading Aexplicit He has an explicit understanding of the problem. He was quite explicit about what he expected us to do for him.Tran: 他清楚明白地告诉我怎样到达那里。 v. to state something in an ex
9、act and detailed wayReading AspecifyRemember to specify your size when you order clothes. The regulations specify that calculators may not be used in the examination.Tran: 请说清楚明天你什么时候在家。 a. that can be clearly seen to existReading Atangible Sculpture is a tangible art of form. The scheme must have t
10、angible benefits for the unemployed.Tran： 如果没有确凿的证据，我们不能接受他 的发现。 being responsible forReading Ain chargeThe monitor is in charge when the teacher is not here.Tran：一个经验丰富的工程师负责这个项目。 v. to share or exchange information, news or ideasReading AcommunicateThe radio stations communicated the storm warning
11、s to the islanders. She communicated her ideas to her team members.Tran：我喜欢和家人交流。 v. to start a relationship or activity again after an interruptionReading ArenewShe renewed her efforts to open the window. The pilot renewed contact with the control tower.Tran： 我希望我们可以重续友谊。 n. feeling of being a part
12、 of a particular groupReading Asense of belonging I am motivated by my sense of belonging in this university.Tran：这个公司的员工有强烈的归属感。 v. to show or prove to be right or reasonableReading AjustifyThe pursuit of good ends does not justify the use of bad means. The welcome he received obviously justified h
13、is visit.Tran: 什么都不能成为你考试作弊的理由。 ad. as far as one knows or can see; clearly and obviouslyReading AapparentlyThe child nodded, apparently satisfied with the promise. Apparently theyre intending to put up the price of water.Tran: 显然她不想做这份工作。 a result of a particular action, usually a good or desirable
14、 oneReading ApayoffHe got a payoff before the retirement. Tran: 直到现在改革的成果还未显现。 A-Task 1-1Reading ATask 1 Choose the best answer for each of the following questions or statements according to the passage.1. After the meeting comes to its second hour, _. A. the author starts to make useful suggestions
15、 B. everybody starts to participate actively C. the leader begins to ask about how to reward employees D. everybody is still wasting their time A-Task 1-2Reading A2. Time is our most precious resource because _. A. it is the most perishable good B. we dont value time properly C. there is plenty of t
16、ime D. it is worth a lot of money A-Task 1-3Reading A3. With tangible goals specified and responsibilities assigned, _. A. the members at the meeting will know the objectives B. the objectives of the meeting can be achieved C. every member will think about the costs of the meeting D. the person who
17、calls the meeting can sit and watch the magic happenA-Task 1-4Reading A4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the reasons for ineffective meetings? The leader fails to do the right things to ensure the efficiency of the meeting. B. The environment of the meeting is not good enough. C.
18、People do not value time properly. D. The participants of the meeting are not active. A-Task 1-5Reading A5. Which of the following gives the main idea of this passage? A. Everybody should contribute to the meeting. B. The leader of the meeting plays the most important role. C. It is important to ens
19、ure efficient and effective meetings. D. Setting out objectives of meetings can improve efficiency. A-Task 2Reading ATask 2 Read the passage again and complete the following table. No clear objectives or an agenda has been set.2. No pre-meeting preparation tasks have been assigned.3. We dont value o
20、ur time properly.4. Participants are disengaged.Whoever calls a meeting should be explicit about its objectives, specifying tangible goals and assigning responsibilities.2. Everyone should think about the costs of a meeting.3. Assign credit or blame to the person in charge after meetings.Business Kn
21、ow-howReading BReading BTextTask 1Task 2Text B-1Reading BText B-2Reading BText B-3Reading BB-Trans-1Reading B董事会会议纪要董事会会议纪要摩登技术公司摩登技术公司2010 年1 月22 日 星期五B-Trans-2Reading BB-Trans-3Reading BB-Task 1Reading BTask 1 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the minut
22、es.( ) 1. MTCs board members were talking face to face in the meeting room. ( ) 2. Mr. Fisher presented the Treasurers Report, which was then unanimously approved. ( ) 3. Executive Director Rob Anderson proposed that the Board support a new project. ( ) 4. The Secretary, B. Thomas Lowes, was appoint
23、ed to send the support letter to Dr. Rubin. ( ) 5. The Board had a ten-minute break at 3:39 p.m. B-Task 2Reading BTask 2 B .Thomas Lowes, the secretary, wrote down the following quotations in a hurry. Try to tell who said what according to the minutes. Greg SteinhoffJim BakerJake FisherRob AndersonG
24、reg SteinhoffListeningListening & SpeakingTask 1Task 2Task 3Task 4Task 5L-Task 1Listening & SpeakingTask 1 Mr. McKenna is thinking of making a reservation for a conference room. Listen to the conversation and tick off the items that have been mentioned.M: Excuse me, Maam. I would like to speak to so
25、meone about the conference room. And the front desk told me to come to you.W: Of course. Tell me about what you have in mind and Ill show you what we can offer. First of all, how many people are involved?M: I need to arrange a days presentation to about sixty persons.W: Do you have any time now to l
26、ook at our facilities?M: I got about ten minutes. Could we do it quickly?W: Of course. You say you need a room for sixty people?M: Yes, thats right.W: And its a presentation, isnt it? Heres our main conference room. It has excellent projection facilities. We have full stereo sound, videos, 35mm slid
27、es. You name it; we have it.M: How much is this for one day?W: We have a standard rate of $900 per half day which includes coffee and biscuits.M: Thats quite expensive.W: Perhaps we could work something out. Shall we go back to my office?L-1-Script Listening & SpeakingL-Task 2Listening & SpeakingTas
28、k 2 Mr. Lewis is discussing a meeting schedule with Miss Wise. Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to each question you hear. 1. A. Because some colleagues are on vacation. B. Because the man has an appointment. C. Because the woman is not available. D. Because the meeting room is
29、occupied.2. A. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. B. Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. C. Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. D. Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.3. A. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. B. Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. C. Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. D. Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.L-2-ScriptListening & Speaking M: We need everybodys idea on this project, so Id like t
30、o fix a time to meet this week and hear what you all have to say.W: Does everybody need to be there? Nicole and Kelvin are on vacation this week.M: It would be best if everybody could be there. How about sometime next week?W: Let me look at the schedule. Can we set it for Tuesday at 10 a.m.? M: That
31、s out for me. I already have a standard meeting on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. How about Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m.?W: I prefer to meet in the morning. I will not be in the company most afternoons next week. What about next Wednesday morning?M: I dont have any problems with that. Lets set it up for 9:30 W
32、ednesday morning and we can carry it over to Thursday and Friday if we need to.W: Fine with me. Nicole and Kelvin will be back next Monday.M: Good, then I can tell Ms. Smith to get the meeting room ready.Q1: Why cant they have the meeting this week?Q2: When is the man going to have a standard meetin
33、g next week? Q3: When are they going to have the meeting?M: Is the room ready for the meeting, Ms. Smith?W: Yes, Mr. Wright. Ive put the Minutes Book, some spare _ and some paper and pencils on the table.M: Have the members been notified?W: Yes, sir. I have given the _ informal notice of the meeting
34、 either by telephone or by memo.M: Great! Also, a _ should be made for each meeting. All papers on the matters to be discussed are put into this folder. There should also be copies of _, a list of group members, drafts of resolutions, if any, and the minutes of the last meeting.L-Task 3Listening & S
35、peakingTask 3 Mr. Wright is checking meeting preparations with his secretary. Listen to the conversation twice and fill in the blanks with what you hear.copies of the agendaseparate folderthe notice of the meetingcommittee membersL-3-ScriptListening & Speaking W: Yes, sir. All this is done. Here is
36、a copy of the agenda thats been prepared. M: Great. Have you prepared the minutes from the last meeting?W: Yes, sir. I have provided all the necessary materials. I have also prepared a _.M: Excellent. After the meeting has been adjourned, please inform the _ of any action taken. Write up the officia
37、l notice in duplicate.W: OK, Ill do that.meeting memointerested partiesL-Task 4Listening & SpeakingFTask 4 Listen to the monolog and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).1.Wrap the boards in bubble wrap.Customary Special 2.Wrap the boards in foam cartons instead of the r
38、egular plastic.Customary Special 3.Mark on the cartons “Fragile”.Customary Special 4.Use strong boxes and make sure the boards are secure inside.Customary Special 1. Early in the morning and right after lunch are popular meeting times. . 8:00 a.m. meetings are usually very productive. Telephone is r
39、ecommended as a good way to schedule the first meeting.TFL-4-ScriptListening & Speaking Although meetings can be scheduled at any time during the day, certain times are preferable. Early in the morning and right after lunch are popular meeting times. Many business people hold working breakfasts, lun
40、ches and dinners to accomplish two things at the same time and meals are often served or brought into the workplace for meetings. When scheduling a meeting, consider the travel needs of the participants. An 8:00 a.m. meeting that forces people to get up at 5:30 a.m. may be unproductive. Even if the
41、participants arrive on time, they may be too tired to accomplish anything during the meeting. Nonetheless, early morning scheduling is not unusual. In a meeting that involves presentations, it is important to talk with each presenter in advance to find out how much time he or she will need. In this
42、case the final agenda should reflect input from everyone participating in the meeting. If you need to hold a series of meetings, schedule a time for the next meeting at the end of the current one. To schedule the first meeting, write a memo or send an email message instead of using the telephone. Sc
43、heduling a meeting by telephone can take two or three days as you call and re-call participants with conflicting schedules.L-Task 5Listening & SpeakingTask 5 Listen to the passage and work out the procedure for a business meeting according to what you hear.CADBE A business meeting is where people co
44、me together in an organized manner to discuss matters and make decisions. Here is the procedure that should be followed when holding a business meeting. Before the meeting, all relevant people should be notified. This can be done by letter, memo, notice board, telephone or in person. They should be
45、told the place, the date and time of the meeting and what it is about. At the meeting, the chairperson will introduce each item on the agenda and will invite people to discuss it. The chairperson will conduct the meeting, ensuring that people stick to the point and that everyone who wants to speak g
46、ets the opportunity to do so. The chairperson must try to guide the discussion towards an agreed decision; if this is not possible the chairperson may propose a vote. During the meeting, there usually is a person, often a secretary, assigned to take down the minutes. The minutes are records of every
47、thing that is discussed and any decisions that are made. They will be typed up afterwards and circulated to all the relevant people.L-5-ScriptListening & Speaking WritingWritingTask 1Task 2Task 3W-Task 1Task 1 Taking good notes is a key to producing good minutes. Read the following notes from meetin
48、gs and try to write complete sentences for them.Writing2. Shldadvert. budget next yr. _3. If exportsin Q 4, think about deving dom. market. _ _4. All sales rep. over-fulfilled this yr plan, rec.salary. _ _5. Changes in exch. ratecost. rec. ! in future trading. _ _W-Task 2Task 2 Below are some points
49、 from the minutes of a meeting at ABC Company and also a transcript of the meeting on the next page. Try to match each of the points with its corresponding part in the transcript.Writing12345ABCDEW-Task 3 Take minutes for a meeting held recently in your class. Pay attention to the format and all nec
50、essary elements of the minutes. The following template (模板) for minutes of a typical meeting is provided for your reference.WritingI. Call to orderName of meeting facilitator called to order the regular meeting of theOrganization/Committee name at Time of meeting on Date of meeting inLocation of mee
