freelance journalist/writer/photographer etc 自由職業(yè)記者/作家/攝影師
ￚfreelance verb [intransitive] 作自由職業(yè)
He's freelancing for several translation agencies. 他為幾家翻譯社作自由職業(yè)。
ￚfreelance also freelancer noun [countable] 自由職業(yè)者
photographer noun [countable] someone who takes photographs, especially as a professional or as an artist 攝影師
a fashion photographer 時裝攝影師
printer noun [countable]
1 a machine which is connected to a computer and can make a printed record of computer information 打印機(jī)
a laser printer 激光打印機(jī)
a colour printer 彩色打印機(jī)
2 someone who is employed in the trade of printing 印刷工人
itinerary noun[countable] a plan or list of the places you will visit on a journey 旅行計劃 （復(fù)數(shù) itineraries）
His itinerary would take him from Bordeaux to Budapest. 他的旅行計劃顯示他將從波爾多到布達(dá)佩斯。
brief verb [transitive] to give someone all the information about a situation that they will need 情況通報
brief somebody on something
The president has been fully briefed on the current situation in Haiti. 總統(tǒng)得到了目前海地局勢的詳細(xì)匯報。
briefing noun [uncountable and countable] information or instructions that you get before you have to do something 信息，指令
Key:
Advanced preparation E
6 weeks ahead C G
3 weeks ahead D
1 week ahead A
At the event B F
Ex. 3. Writing.
Dear Mr. Downe
I am pleased to be able to invite you to the launch of English Tomorrow, the exciting new multi-level CD-ROM program for business English learners. English Tomorrow is published by Talk International in cooperation with Bookers Publishers.
The official launch will take place at 3pm on 25th July at Royal Bell Hotel, South Harford, Somerset.
During the afternoon there will be an opportunity for you to try out the material. Moreover, the designers - Mark Brightman and Sally Waters, and representatives of Bookers Publishers will be present to answer any questions you may have.
I do hope your schedule will allow you to accept our invitation. I would be grateful if you could confirm your attendance by 20 June at the latest and look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Ruth Williams
PR Manager
V. Vocabulary consolidation of unit 4b on page 164
VI. Unit 5a Relocation
relocate verb [intransitive and transitive] if a person or business relocates, or if they are relocated, they move to a different place 搬家
relocate to
A lot of firms are relocating to the North of England. 許多公司都搬到了英格蘭的北部地區(qū)。
relocate in
businesses that relocate in depressed areas 搬到經(jīng)濟(jì)蕭條地區(qū)的公司
relocate somebody/something to something
The residents were relocated to temporary accommodation while the work was being done. 當(dāng)工程正在進(jìn)展的時候，居民被暫時安置在別的地方。
ￚrelocation noun [uncountable]
Why do companies relocate?
Speaking.
· Why do companies relocate to another part of the same country?
· Why do they relocate to another country?
Factors into consideration:
Employment costs, grants, transportation, telecommunications, ……
You can preview the text “Thinking of relocating?”
VII. Oral Practice ---Selling products
Selling Products
u Which aspect of a product do you think is most important to customers?
參考答案
I think reliability is the most important aspect of a product. It should last for years. Besides, user-friendliness is also another important aspect. With modern technology, products are sophisticated. However, it should be easy to use with their multi-functions.
a sophisticated machine, system, method etc is very well designed and very advanced, and often works in a complicated way 精密的
sophisticated software
u Do you think you would be/ are a good salesperson?
參考答案
No, I don’t think I would be a good saleswoman. A good salesperson should possess the following attributes: patience, empathy, persuasiveness, good timing skills, and perseverance.
ￚfreelance verb [intransitive] 作自由職業(yè)
He's freelancing for several translation agencies. 他為幾家翻譯社作自由職業(yè)。
ￚfreelance also freelancer noun [countable] 自由職業(yè)者
photographer noun [countable] someone who takes photographs, especially as a professional or as an artist 攝影師
a fashion photographer 時裝攝影師
printer noun [countable]
1 a machine which is connected to a computer and can make a printed record of computer information 打印機(jī)
a laser printer 激光打印機(jī)
a colour printer 彩色打印機(jī)
2 someone who is employed in the trade of printing 印刷工人
itinerary noun[countable] a plan or list of the places you will visit on a journey 旅行計劃 （復(fù)數(shù) itineraries）
His itinerary would take him from Bordeaux to Budapest. 他的旅行計劃顯示他將從波爾多到布達(dá)佩斯。
brief verb [transitive] to give someone all the information about a situation that they will need 情況通報
brief somebody on something
The president has been fully briefed on the current situation in Haiti. 總統(tǒng)得到了目前海地局勢的詳細(xì)匯報。
briefing noun [uncountable and countable] information or instructions that you get before you have to do something 信息，指令
Key:
Advanced preparation E
6 weeks ahead C G
3 weeks ahead D
1 week ahead A
At the event B F
Ex. 3. Writing.
Dear Mr. Downe
I am pleased to be able to invite you to the launch of English Tomorrow, the exciting new multi-level CD-ROM program for business English learners. English Tomorrow is published by Talk International in cooperation with Bookers Publishers.
The official launch will take place at 3pm on 25th July at Royal Bell Hotel, South Harford, Somerset.
During the afternoon there will be an opportunity for you to try out the material. Moreover, the designers - Mark Brightman and Sally Waters, and representatives of Bookers Publishers will be present to answer any questions you may have.
I do hope your schedule will allow you to accept our invitation. I would be grateful if you could confirm your attendance by 20 June at the latest and look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Ruth Williams
PR Manager
V. Vocabulary consolidation of unit 4b on page 164
VI. Unit 5a Relocation
relocate verb [intransitive and transitive] if a person or business relocates, or if they are relocated, they move to a different place 搬家
relocate to
A lot of firms are relocating to the North of England. 許多公司都搬到了英格蘭的北部地區(qū)。
relocate in
businesses that relocate in depressed areas 搬到經(jīng)濟(jì)蕭條地區(qū)的公司
relocate somebody/something to something
The residents were relocated to temporary accommodation while the work was being done. 當(dāng)工程正在進(jìn)展的時候，居民被暫時安置在別的地方。
ￚrelocation noun [uncountable]
Why do companies relocate?
Speaking.
· Why do companies relocate to another part of the same country?
· Why do they relocate to another country?
Factors into consideration:
Employment costs, grants, transportation, telecommunications, ……
You can preview the text “Thinking of relocating?”
VII. Oral Practice ---Selling products
Selling Products
u Which aspect of a product do you think is most important to customers?
參考答案
I think reliability is the most important aspect of a product. It should last for years. Besides, user-friendliness is also another important aspect. With modern technology, products are sophisticated. However, it should be easy to use with their multi-functions.
a sophisticated machine, system, method etc is very well designed and very advanced, and often works in a complicated way 精密的
sophisticated software
u Do you think you would be/ are a good salesperson?
參考答案
No, I don’t think I would be a good saleswoman. A good salesperson should possess the following attributes: patience, empathy, persuasiveness, good timing skills, and perseverance.