1、Module 5Reading:-Art at workListening:-An interview with an art consultantListening:-Some opinions on artSpeaking -A meeting about artwork5.1 The work place1234Reading:Art at workRead about a company that deals with art in the workplace.Complete the information with answers A,B,C or D.International
2、Art Consultant(1)_ in 1979,International Art Consultants has been sourcing and commissioning art(2)_ for over 25 years.We work(3)_ clients in the corporate,hotel,healthcare and urban regeneration(4)_.Our clients(5)_ from multinational companies with 1 million art budgets to organizations renting art
3、 for just 10 a week.A(6)_ of fourteen,we are small enough to care and large enough to cope.1.A.Founded B.Set C.Since D.Last 2.A.international B.worldwide C.all D.around 3.A.as B.in C.under D.with4.A.divisions B.industries C.sectors 领域 D.sections5.A.range B.report C.buy D.supply6.A.department B.build
4、ing C.unit D.teamWe offer a(7)_ combination of commercial experience,specialist art knowledge and high quality service and support.Whatever the size of the project our(8)_ is for all our clients to be 100%satisfied with the end result.Over 75%of our work comes from(9)_ business or referrals.We work
5、alongside professional artists who create art of the highest artistic and technical quality,and(10)_ our staff have different areas of specialist art knowledge and expertise.We hope that you will(11)_ an appointment to visit us,look round the galleries,use the visual reference databases,and discuss
6、your particular art(12)_ with us.7.A.original B.mix C.brand D,unique8.A.scope B.aim C.outcome D.line9.A.new B.rental C.reply D.repeat10.A.few B.all C.more D.any11.A.make B.do C.have D.attend12.A.insure B.objectives C.requirements D.paintingsDraw up selection of possible art works._ Installation._ Se
7、lect or commission artworks._Art consultant makes initial visit._ Present possible choices to client._ Listening 1:An interview with an art consultant1.There are five main stages for an art consultant in charge of supplying artworks.The following stages are in the wrong order.Work in pairs and numbe
8、r the stages 1 to 5.Listen to the first part of an interview with an art consultant and check your answers.354122.Listen to the second part of the interview.Does the consultant normally recommend traditional or modern artworks for companies?Why?Overall,the speaker seems to be suggesting that modern
9、artworks are a better choice to show you are a modern company and planning for the future.Traditional artworks say that a company is old or lacks new ideas.1)If you are interested in having art in your workplace,the best thing to do is to A.ask an art consultant to visit the premises.B.look at where
10、 you want to put the paintings and decide how many you need for the size of the building.C.decide what type of art you like.2)The art is usually chosen A.by the specialist B.by the client C.with both sides in agreement 3)With a specially commissioned work of art,its best that you let A.the consultan
11、t tell the artist what you want.B.the artist know what you want.C.the artist make most of the decisions.4)The consultant believes that choosing art for the workplace is about A.everyone agreeing on what they like.B.having something nice to look at.C.letting people know what kind of company you are.5
12、)Why do most companies choose contemporary or modern art?A.Because people dont like traditional art.B.Because people dont know if its good or bad.C.Because it sends out a certain message about the company.6)What does the interviewer think is a good idea?A.To rent the art.B.To buy the art.C.To regula
13、rly change the art.3.Listen again to both parts of the interview.Choose the best answer(A,B or C)for questions 1-6.Listening script(first part)I=interviewer AC=Art consultantI:Id like to begin by asking you to imagine that Ive been asked to find some art for my companys office.Where would I start?AC
14、:Well,the first stage in selecting art is normally for one of our art consultants to visit you on site to assess the location,the size of the area and the style of the building and so on.I:How much difference does it make where I actually put the paintings?AC:A great deal.Art needs to be placed taki
15、ng into account the function of a space.Different types of art are appropriate for different areas.Once we have an idea about what kind of work it is you do and how the space is used,then be begin to find artworks and present a selection of art for your business and building.We can do this on-site o
16、r you can visit our galleries.The whole thing is a two-way collaborative process.I:So you already have the painting?AC:Yes,or we can ask an artist to create works for your specific space.In this case,the client has some input but its important to remember when choosing workplace art that art is not
17、your brand.If you ask the artist to emphasizes your company image in some way,youll just end up with bad art.Either way,you have an art consultant who oversees and project manages the production of any commissioned artwork and makes sure its completed and installed on time and within budget.And that
18、 also includes fitting appropriate lighting and any other maintenance and fitting.Listening script (second part)I=Interviewer AC=Art consultantI:One thing I dont understand is how a company ever decides what to choose.I mean,art is such a personal thing.How does anyone ever agree?AC:Well,thats true.
19、I think its important that you dont set up committees or anything.If you have a workforce of 300 and you ask everyone,youll get 300 different answers.No,you need to keep it small.Just one or two people.But choosing art for your offices isnt necessarily about choosing what the individual likes.The re
20、al benefits for a business are that the artwork gives a positive image to clients.I:So whats a typical type of art?AC:Its over varied but in general I suggest something strong and bold.If its just light colors that no one can really see,its pointless.You need art which shows your clients you have go
21、od taste and that you are successful.I:I often go into buildings and look at modern art and thin,What is that?It isnt of anything.No people.Nothing.Why do so many companies choose it?AC:There are a number of reasons,other than the fact that the managing director might like it.You dont want art that
22、will offend anyone.So a painting of a man and woman with on clothes on is a bad idea.Similarly,a landscape or a painting of the countryside is the sort of thing you have in your living room at home and doesnt look very corporate.Also the art needs to say what kind of company you are.Most companies w
23、ant to give clients the message that says were modern and were planning for the future.A classical painting says were old and traditional.A painting by a young modern painter gives a more positive image.And remember,it doesnt have to be a painting.A sculpture in the reception area can be very effect
24、ive,for example.I:Finally,all this must be very expensive.How does a company justify thousands of pounds on this kind of thing?AC:It can be expensive but of course many people rent works from us-for as little as ten pounds a week.It also means that if you change your mind after a year or so,its easy
25、 to change the piece.I:That sounds like a good ideaListening 2:Some opinions on art1.A company is choosing an artwork for its reception area.Listen to five employees commenting on the five art works below.Decide which artwork each speaker is commenting on.Number the artwork.354122.Listen again.Match
26、 the views A-H with speakers 1-5.Speaker 1 _ _ _Speaker 2 _Speaker 3 _Speaker 4 _ _Speaker 5 _A.thought that the picture should be bolder.B.commented that it didnt look like anything he knew.C.explained what it was.D.asked what it was.E.apologized for not knowing anything about art.F.said it didnt l
27、ook like art.G.argued that the picture should be modern and contemporary.H.suggested where to put it.BDFAHEGCSpeaking:A meeting about artworkWork in groups of three to complete the following task.Your company wants to buy artworks for these parts of the building:1)The reception area 2)The office are
28、a 3)The conference roomHold three short meetings.In each meeting discuss and choose one of the artworks at the top of the page for one part of the building.A different member of the group should take notes for each meeting.At the end of the meeting,this person reports back to the group what was said
29、 and what was decided.5.2 Participating in a meetingReading&VocabularyWritingSpeakingListening-Minutes of a meeting-Expressions for meetings-Meeting are great-Report on a meeting1.Read the first two questions in lines 1 and 2 of the article about meetings.What would you answer?2.Now read the rest of
30、 the article.In most of the lines there is one extra incorrect word.Put a line through the incorrect word.Some lines are correct.For example line 1 is correct and line 2 contains an extra word.1)Do you spend hours in meetings?How often do you wonder when youre2)supposed to get some real work done?Me
31、etings seem to fill out our schedules3)and most people would say that employees hate attend office meetings.Its4)one of those anecdotal things thats such hard to question,says organizational5)psychologist Steven G.Rogelberg at the University of the North Carolina.I think6)its a social norm to compla
32、in about your meetings.But when Rogelberg and7)his colleagues gave in 980 workers one of two questionnaires about their time8)spent in scheduled meetings and for overall job satisfaction,the get-togethers Reading:Meeting are great9)were not uniformly criticized.In fact,the study suggests that to avo
33、id the weekly10)or even daily office gathering may not always be about a good idea.They found11)That employees who are goal-orientated and whose work does not require much 12)input do tend to be generally dissatisfied with its meetings.But individuals whose13)work depends on interaction with others
34、and who have somewhat flexible,14)unstructured jobs are actually more satisfied that the more meetings they attend.Vocabulary:Verb collocationsComplete these sentences about or from meetings with a suitable verb below.set give move hold go take run see attend reach1.Id like to _ a brief meeting next
35、 week.Do you have any time on Monday?2.As the chairperson,Mike will _ the meeting.3.I _ your point but theres one problem with it.4.Its another memo from the boss telling me to _ another of his meetings.5.Who _ the agenda for this?It doesnt seem to be complete.6.Can I ask you to _ minutes on this me
36、eting?7.I think we should _ on to the next item on the agenda.8.Im not sure I can completely _ along with you on that point.9.The aim is to _ an agreement on this by four oclock.10.Well begin with Henryk wholl _ us a short presentation on his progress.holdrunseeattendsettakemovegoreachgiveSpeaking:E
37、xpressions for meetings1.The expressions on the left come from very formal meetings.Usually,you will only need to use the less formal and more direct expressions on the right.Match expressions with the same meaning.More formal meetingsLess formal meetings0.Can I just come in here?A.Sorry,but1.How do
38、 you feel about that idea?B.Lets2.It seems to me thatC.I disagree.3.Id go along with you there.D.I think4.I suggest we move on to the next item on the agenda.E.I agree.5.I see your point thatF.Do we all agree?6.Have we reached an agreement on this?G.Sorry,I dont understand.7.Sorry,but I dont quite f
39、ollow you.H.Lets move on.8.Would you mind telling us a little more about?I.Id like to know more about9.Id like to suggest that we shouldJ.What do you think?10.Im sorry but I just cant agree with you there.K.Yes,butAJDEHKFGIBC2.There are more expressions which can be used in a meeting.Give your opini
40、on:It seems to me that/I think/In my opinionSuggest new idea:Id like to suggest that we/Lets/Why dont we?Disagree with last opinion:Im sorry,but I just cant agree with you there./I disagree./No,becauseAsk for opinion:How do you feel about that idea?/What do you think?/How do you feel about that?Agre
41、e with last opinion:Id go along with you there./I agree./Sure.Move to next item on the agenda:I suggest we move on to the next item/Lets move on/Moving on the point twoYou dont understand the last point:Sorry,but I dont quite follow you./sorry,I dont understand./Can you explain what you mean exactly
42、?Ask for more explanation:Would you mind telling us a little more about?/Id like to know more about/Tell us a little more aboutAsk if everyone agrees:Have we reached agreement on this?/Do we all agree?/Is that OK with everyone?Listening:Report on a meetingYou work for a publishing company.Your next
43、trade fair is in Seattle.Your department held a planning meeting with the agenda below.Read the handwritten notes about what was discussed.Some information is incorrect.Listen to parts of the meeting and correct it.AgendaPARTICIPANTS:Robert Samuelson(Chair),Dahlia Zille,Hugo Sata.DATE:27th November
44、2pmROOM:303A1.Conference starts on 8th January.Exhibitors are welcome to arrive on 6th to set up.HS said it was a bad idea.DZ disagreed and will go on 6th.2.Travel and accommodation.DZ offered to find hotel and find flights.3.Should we sponsor an evening buffet for delegates?HS suggested a breakfast
45、 buffet.DZ disagreed.Preferred lunch event.All agreed.RS to give HS budget.4.Any other business?DZ pointed out problem.The brochure has incorrect dates.HS offered to make new price lists.DZ and RS agreed.agreed 7thDZ didnt offer but has already found a hotel.a lunchtime receptionagreedpriceRSListeni
46、ng script:RS=Robert Samuelson HS=Hugo Sata DZ=Dahlia ZilleRS:OK.Point one is about the conference.It starts on the 8th but I think someone should go out early on the 6th.What do you think,Hugo?HS:Sorry,but I did that last year and sat around for a day.There was really nothing to do.I think if we go
47、early it shouldnt be until the 7th.It really isnt worth it.RS:OK,that fine.Do you agree,Dahlia?DZ:Sure.Do you want me to go?RS:Is that OK with you,Hugo?HS:Absolutely.RS:OK,point two.Im assuming youre dealing with that,Dahlia.DZ:Yes,Ive already found a good hotel near the fair and Ill book the flight
48、s.RS:Great.Now what about this idea to sponsor a reception for delegates?In the past,other publishers have sponsored drinks and buffets in the evening.Id like some views on this,Hugo?HS:Well,they certainly attract people looking for a free dinner!I wonder if the evenings a good idea though.RS:Sorry,
49、Hugo,I dont understand.HS:Well,maybe if we just offer drinks at the stand at lunchtime,well get more people actually looking at books and talking to us.DZ:Thats a good idea,Hugo.RS:Yes,nice idea.Can you organize that,Hugo?HS:Whats my budget?RS:Erm.Let me check with accounts after the meeting and Ill
50、 tell you.DZ:Sorry,Robert,but before we finish theres a problem with the prices in the brochures.RS:Really?DZ:Yes,the brochures have been updated with our list for next year but the prices are the same.We can get them reprinted but not in time for Seattle.RS:Oh no.Youre joking!DZ:SorryRS:Any ideas?H
