VOA 商務(wù)英語(yǔ):第1課

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Dialog 1:
    Consultant: 咨詢顧問(wèn)
    Tate associates Access:通道
    Consult 用法:Tate associates is a consulting firm he consults with clients in all areas, he is a consultant
    M: A Tate associate is a global consulting firm, right?
    F: That's right. Few years ago, we had just two offices, now, we are up to nightly.
    M: why so many so fast?
    F: we had to. To be a global player, we needed access to global markets; a local office gives us access to this market.
    M: So local companies come to you?
    F: They come to us and ask “what would I do now?”
    M: In what areas?
    F: You name it, accounting, computers, all areas
    M: So you consult in all areas.
    F: We consult wherever there is a need. And if there isn't a need, we create one.
    Q: What kind of firm is a Tate associate?
    A: A consulting firm.
    Dialog 2: Network
    M: Specifically though, what are your strengths?
    F: The core of our business is Accounting, We provide accounting services for many of our clients.
    M: You are more than bookkeepers?
    F: Of course. We are planners we help our clients keep pace with the global economy.
    M: Having office around the world helps?
    F: We can say to our clients we have access, we know people, my friend in Tokyo, my friend in Washington, my friend in Beijing.
    M: So your network is another of your strengths.
    F: Our global network is a major strength.
    Q: What are the two strengths of Tate Associates?
    A: Accounting and networking.
    Dialog 3: sensitive, sensitivity, objective(客觀),objectivity ,competent(干練),in Sum, (口頭用語(yǔ)), In summary
    M: Global networking isn't easy.
    F: for us, it's easy. All of our employees speak several languages.
    M: So they are sensitive to local culture.
    F: They are sensitive and Objective.
    M: Objectivity is?
    F: Objectivity is a necessity for accountants, you have to be objective, or you can not do your job.
    M: So sensitivity and objectivity are the major strengths of your employees, Correct?
    F: Correct, but let me add competent, my employees are very very good at their jobs.
    M: In sum then, your employees are sensitive, objective and competent.
    F: that sums up nicely.
    Q: what are Tate Associates employees described?
    A: they are sensitive, objective and competent.
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