21st century college english: book 2 unit 3 : part b

21st Century College English: Book 221st Century College English: Book 2

Unit 3 : Part BUnit 3 : Part B

Unit Three: Part BUnit Three: Part B

• Review of Text A

• Text B

• Listening PracticeListening Practice

• Assignment

1.1. Dictation

2.2. Assignment CheckupAssignment Checkup

•• Cloze Ex. VIIIEx. VIII

•• Translation Ex. XEx. X

Revision of Text ARevision of Text A

DictationDictation

Dictation!Dictation!

You are going to hear 5 sentences. Each You are going to hear 5 sentences. Each

willwill

be read three times. Write down the sentences be read three times. Write down the sentences

according to the dictation.according to the dictation.

1.1. 2.2. 3.3. 4.4. 5.5.

Check-upCheck-upCheck-upCheck-up

Key to Dictation:Key to Dictation:

1.1. Engineers throughout the company appreciated George’s Engineers throughout the company appreciated George’s expertise and his friendly and capable help.expertise and his friendly and capable help.

2.2. Faced with the threat of an unwilling departure from Faced with the threat of an unwilling departure from Japan, George reinvented himself as a “cultural Japan, George reinvented himself as a “cultural translator”.translator”.

3.3. At times something far more important than good English At times something far more important than good English was needed.was needed.

4.4. Somehow or other, he made their messages sound at least Somehow or other, he made their messages sound at least halfway sensible to Americans.halfway sensible to Americans.

5.5. Whole multitudes of difficulties never arose thanks to Whole multitudes of difficulties never arose thanks to George’s skill at smoothing over small conflicts before they George’s skill at smoothing over small conflicts before they became big, emotional and costly.became big, emotional and costly.

DictationDictation

From each of the pairs listed on the right, choose the word that best From each of the pairs listed on the right, choose the word that best fills each blank.fills each blank.

ClozeCloze

《读写教程 II 》 : Ex. VIII, p. 66Ex. VIII, p. 66《读写教程 II 》 : Ex. VIII, p. 66Ex. VIII, p. 66

The biggest problem that “cultural The biggest problem that “cultural translators” have to solve is translators” have to solve is caused by very subtle cultural caused by very subtle cultural differences. _____ the most differences. _____ the most troublesome cultural _____ that troublesome cultural _____ that international joint ventures have international joint ventures have to cope with is the process by to cope with is the process by which decisions are _____. The which decisions are _____. The biggest difficulty is simply _____ biggest difficulty is simply _____ that decision-making is a cultural that decision-making is a cultural issue. _____ very few people are issue. _____ very few people are actually _____ the decision-actually _____ the decision-making norms that those norms making norms that those norms are far from universal. are far from universal.

1.1. Among / AmidAmong / Amid

2.2. contracts / conflictscontracts / conflicts

3.3. made / donemade / done

4.4. understand / understandingunderstand / understanding

5.5. Due to / SinceDue to / Since

6.6. awakened to / conscious ofawakened to / conscious of

AmongAmongconflictsconflicts

mademade

understandingunderstanding

SinceSinceconscious ofconscious of

ClozeCloze

_____ when they _____ a different _____ when they _____ a different decision-making style they decision-making style they become first confused, then become first confused, then impatient _____ the other parties’ impatient _____ the other parties’ “inability” to make a decision. “inability” to make a decision. “What’s wrong with them — are “What’s wrong with them — are they _____ or just stupid?!” The they _____ or just stupid?!” The next phase is most often a next phase is most often a determination to each the other determination to each the other side “the right way” to make a side “the right way” to make a decision — _____, their way. decision — _____, their way.

7.7. So / ThenSo / Then

8.8. run into / enterrun into / enter

9.9. by / withby / with

10.10. crazy / capablecrazy / capable

11.11. by name / that isby name / that is

withwith

crazycrazy

that isthat is

ClozeCloze

SoSo run intorun into

But _____ the other side (whoever But _____ the other side (whoever it is) feels exactly the same way it is) feels exactly the same way about their “right way”, the about their “right way”, the results of this teaching effort are results of this teaching effort are usually profoundly non-usually profoundly non-educational. _____ when the educational. _____ when the situation becomes truly ugly, situation becomes truly ugly, _____ into a total cultural war in _____ into a total cultural war in which both _____ accuse the which both _____ accuse the other side of incompetence and other side of incompetence and non-cooperation.non-cooperation.

12.12. since / whereassince / whereas

13. That’s / There’s13. That’s / There’s

14.14. escalated / escalatingescalated / escalating

15.15. personnel / partiespersonnel / parties

That’sThat’s

escalatingescalatingpartiesparties

ClozeCloze

sincesince

TranslationTranslation

《读写教程 II 》 : Ex. X, p. 67Ex. X, p. 67《读写教程 II 》 : Ex. X, p. 67Ex. X, p. 67

When the temporary job came to an end , George was offered When the temporary job came to an end , George was offered a permanent job, which he accepted at once. a permanent job, which he accepted at once.


1.1. 当那份临时性的工作结束时，人家给乔治提供了一份永久性当那份临时性的工作结束时，人家给乔治提供了一份永久性的（的（ permanentpermanent ）工作，他马上就接受了。）工作，他马上就接受了。

come to an endcome to an end be offeredbe offered

To ensure that their joint ventures in Japan are profitable, To ensure that their joint ventures in Japan are profitable, the American companies need cultural translators even more the American companies need cultural translators even more than language translator.than language translator.

2.2. 为了确保他们在日本的合资企业赢利，那些美国公司比之为了确保他们在日本的合资企业赢利，那些美国公司比之语言翻译来说更需要文化翻译。语言翻译来说更需要文化翻译。

ensureensure

profitableprofitable

even more thaneven more than


As a cultural translator, George was eager to help the As a cultural translator, George was eager to help the Japanese employees who came to ask his advice on a great Japanese employees who came to ask his advice on a great many matters, both within and outside his field of expertise.many matters, both within and outside his field of expertise.

3.3. 作为一名文化翻译，乔治渴望帮助那些就许许多多事情来作为一名文化翻译，乔治渴望帮助那些就许许多多事情来向他求助的日方雇员，包括属于他专业知识范围之内和之向他求助的日方雇员，包括属于他专业知识范围之内和之外的问题。外的问题。

be eager to helpbe eager to help

came to ask his advice oncame to ask his advice onhis field of expertisehis field of expertise


Somehow or other, George persuaded the American manager Somehow or other, George persuaded the American manager to go along with the Japanese accountant’s decision, thus to go along with the Japanese accountant’s decision, thus smoothing over the conflict between the two.smoothing over the conflict between the two.

4.4. 乔治用某种方法说服美方经理接受了日方会计师的决乔治用某种方法说服美方经理接受了日方会计师的决定，从而缓解了两人定，从而缓解了两人之间的冲突。之间的冲突。

somehow or othersomehow or other go along withgo along with

smooth oversmooth over


Conflicts and arguments do arise at times between the Conflicts and arguments do arise at times between the American managers and their Japanese counterparts. But American managers and their Japanese counterparts. But since both parties have the good sense to compromise, these since both parties have the good sense to compromise, these conflicts are prevented from escalating into big emotional conflicts are prevented from escalating into big emotional battles.battles.

5.5. 美方经理与日方经理之间的确有时会发生冲突和争论。但由美方经理与日方经理之间的确有时会发生冲突和争论。但由于双方都很有见识进行妥协，才防止了这些冲突和争论激化于双方都很有见识进行妥协，才防止了这些冲突和争论激化为感情大战。为感情大战。

arisearise

have the good sensehave the good sense escalate intoescalate into


All the Japanese employees, the personnel manager included, All the Japanese employees, the personnel manager included, appreciated George’s frequent help with the multitude of appreciated George’s frequent help with the multitude of problems they ran into.problems they ran into.

6.6. 所有的日方雇员，包括人事经理在内，都很感激乔治在他们所有的日方雇员，包括人事经理在内，都很感激乔治在他们遇到的众多问题上所给予的经常帮助。遇到的众多问题上所给予的经常帮助。

run intothe multitude of


My spoken Japanese is not good enough to express myself My spoken Japanese is not good enough to express myself well. Please don’t get offended if I sometimes say stupid well. Please don’t get offended if I sometimes say stupid things.things.

7.7. 我的日语还不足以很好地表达我的思想，所以如果我有时说我的日语还不足以很好地表达我的思想，所以如果我有时说了些愚蠢的话，请不要生气。了些愚蠢的话，请不要生气。

not enough tonot enough toexpress myself

get offendedget offended


With a solid understanding of traditional Chinese medicine With a solid understanding of traditional Chinese medicine and a good mastery of English, Dr. Zhang is highly qualified and a good mastery of English, Dr. Zhang is highly qualified to train foreign doctors who have come to China to study to train foreign doctors who have come to China to study Chinese medicine.Chinese medicine.

8.8. 张大夫对中医有精深的了解，英语也掌握得不错，所以他完张大夫对中医有精深的了解，英语也掌握得不错，所以他完全有资格培训前来中国学习中医的外国医生。全有资格培训前来中国学习中医的外国医生。

a solid understanding

a good mastery of Englishbe highly qualifiedbe highly qualified


• Reading SkillUnderstanding Idiomatic ExpressionsUnderstanding Idiomatic Expressions

• Intensive Study Difficult SentencesDifficult Sentences

Key words and phrasesKey words and phrases

Text-related InformationText-related Information

• Comprehension CheckComprehension Check

Text BText B

Understanding Idiomatic ExpressionsUnderstanding Idiomatic Expressions

Reading SkillReading Skill

The meaning of idiomatic expressions can be very hard The meaning of idiomatic expressions can be very hard

to guess. Word formation clues don’t always help, and to guess. Word formation clues don’t always help, and

can even mislead us entirely! But effective readers can even mislead us entirely! But effective readers

don’t give up on the first try. They keep reading, in don’t give up on the first try. They keep reading, in

search of search of context clues – examples, explanations, context clues – examples, explanations,

contrasts or parallel phrasescontrasts or parallel phrases – that can help them figure – that can help them figure

out the meaning of idiomatic expressions.out the meaning of idiomatic expressions.

XIII.XIII.

Practice your skills at hypothesizing the meanings of some Practice your skills at hypothesizing the meanings of some new words and idiomatic expressions before you read Text B. new words and idiomatic expressions before you read Text B. Match the words and expressions listed on the left with the Match the words and expressions listed on the left with the best definitions on the right and hypothesize what the words best definitions on the right and hypothesize what the words and expressions probably mean. Then scan the article until and expressions probably mean. Then scan the article until you locate each word or phrase, and look for context clues to you locate each word or phrase, and look for context clues to check your hypothesis.check your hypothesis.

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Understanding Idiomatic ExpressionsUnderstanding Idiomatic Expressions

1)1) be turned off by sb. / sth.be turned off by sb. / sth.

2)2) chances arechances are

3)3) forgeforge

4)4) crucialcrucial

5)5) wind up doingwind up doing

6)6) probeprobe


J)J) dislike sth., be offended by sth.dislike sth., be offended by sth.

G)G) probablyprobably

K)K) create by hard workcreate by hard work

D)D) vital, criticalvital, critical

I)I) do in the end, after hesitation, do in the end, after hesitation, discussion, etc.discussion, etc.

B)B) investigate or examine very investigate or examine very thoroughlythoroughly

7)7) make the callmake the call

8)8) fall for sth.fall for sth.

9)9) like a bull in a china shoplike a bull in a china shop

10)10) at thatat that

11)11) right and leftright and left

12)12) swallow one’s prideswallow one’s pride


C)C) make the decisionmake the decision

A)A) be fooled by sb./ sth.be fooled by sb./ sth.

F)F) causing a lot of troubles, causing a lot of troubles, damages, etc.damages, etc.

H)H) tootoo

E)E) in every situation, at every in every situation, at every opportunityopportunity

L)L) accept humiliationaccept humiliation

A Multicultural personA Multicultural personGunnar BeethGunnar Beeth

11 A multicultural person is someone who is deeply convinced that aA multicultural person is someone who is deeply convinced that all cultures are equally good, enjoys learning the rich variety of culturell cultures are equally good, enjoys learning the rich variety of cultures in the world, s in the world, and most likely has been exposed to more than one culture in his or her lifetime. . 22You cannot motivate anyone, especially someone of another culture, until that person has accepted you. A multilingual salesperson can explain the advantages of a product i. A multilingual salesperson can explain the advantages of a product in other languages, but a multicultural salesperson can motivate foreign other languages, but a multicultural salesperson can motivate foreigners to buy it. That’s a critical difference.ners to buy it. That’s a critical difference.

Text BText B

33 No one likes foreigners who are arrogant about their own culture. No one likes foreigners who are arrogant about their own culture. Customers are turned off by monocultural salespeople. The trouble iCustomers are turned off by monocultural salespeople. The trouble is, most people are arrogantly monocultural without being aware of it. s, most people are arrogantly monocultural without being aware of it. And even those who are aware of it can’t hide it. Foreigners sense mAnd even those who are aware of it can’t hide it. Foreigners sense monocultural arrogance at once and set up their own cultural barriers, onocultural arrogance at once and set up their own cultural barriers, effectively blocking any attempt by the monocultural person to motiveffectively blocking any attempt by the monocultural person to motivate them.ate them.

44 Multiculturalism is a requirement that has been neglected too oftMulticulturalism is a requirement that has been neglected too often in hiring managers for international positions. And this neglect is en in hiring managers for international positions. And this neglect is affecting every industry. Even if your company is not (yet!) a multinataffecting every industry. Even if your company is not (yet!) a multinational one,ional one, chances are you’re in touch with foreign customers or manufacturers. Do y. Do you have the right employee forging these relations ? ou have the right employee forging these relations ?

Text BText B

55 For 20-odd years, I’ve run an executive-search firm from For 20-odd years, I’ve run an executive-search firm from Brussels. When clients ask us to find the right person for a new pan-Brussels. When clients ask us to find the right person for a new pan-European sales or management position, I start by asking them to European sales or management position, I start by asking them to specify the qualifications their ideal candidate would have. Most specify the qualifications their ideal candidate would have. Most often they list the same qualities they would want for a domestic often they list the same qualities they would want for a domestic position, but with the additional requirement that the new manager position, but with the additional requirement that the new manager be fluent enough in English, German and French to cope with faxes be fluent enough in English, German and French to cope with faxes and email. It sometimes takes me hours to persuade clients that the and email. It sometimes takes me hours to persuade clients that the linguistic abilities they see as crucial are not enough. But after some linguistic abilities they see as crucial are not enough. But after some discussion, we usually wind up specifying something like: “The new discussion, we usually wind up specifying something like: “The new manager must be accepted throughout Europe. Thus, he or she must manager must be accepted throughout Europe. Thus, he or she must be multicultural. If possible, he or she should also be able tobe multicultural. If possible, he or she should also be able to communicate in more than one of the major European languages.”communicate in more than one of the major European languages.”

Text BText B

Text BText B

66 Of course, it’s far more difficult to determine candidates’ Of course, it’s far more difficult to determine candidates’

multiculturalism than it is to check their language skills — but it’s multiculturalism than it is to check their language skills — but it’s

also a far more important ingredient to success. To also a far more important ingredient to success. To seek out this

crucial quality, I ask a lot of questions about candidates’ early childhood,

looking for evidence of contact with diverse cultures.

And I probe for arrogance about their background and environment.

Text BText B

7 7 It’s sometimes very difficult to It’s sometimes very difficult to make the call. I remember a

company that asked me to check out a salesman they were planning to

send to Mexico. He’d studied Spanish, and had grown up in New York City

— the most culturally diverse place in America. But when I interviewed

him, it turned out that he had no concept of the great pride Mexicans take

in their culture, and moreover he was uneasy about Mexican restaurants

and markets being dirty and unsafe. I rejected him — just as Mexican

buyers would have rejected him if he’d been selected for the job.

Text BText B

88 Similarly, Similarly, don’t think for a moment that a proven American salesperson

can be sent to Great Britain and be expected to sell there, since it’s the

same language. In nine out of ten cases, he or she will fail. The ones who

succeed are multicultural people with the rare ability to gain acceptance

from British customers.

Text BText B

99 And don’t And don’t fall for the myth that a candidate’s knowledge of superfic the myth that a candidate’s knowledge of superficial behavior like shaking hands or bowing is a sure sign of multicultuial behavior like shaking hands or bowing is a sure sign of multiculturalism. An American businessman arriving in Japan is immediately aralism. An American businessman arriving in Japan is immediately aware of the cultural differences, even in the first hour. It only takes a fware of the cultural differences, even in the first hour. It only takes a few days to learn when to take off his shoes or how to eat with chopstew days to learn when to take off his shoes or how to eat with chopsticks — but he’ll still feel like a bull in a china shop — and an exceptioicks — but he’ll still feel like a bull in a china shop — and an exceptionally clumsy bull nally clumsy bull at that. Even moving as carefully as he can, he still f. Even moving as carefully as he can, he still finds himself sending all the china crashing to the floor and offending inds himself sending all the china crashing to the floor and offending people right and left. A monocultural person gives up at this point, bepeople right and left. A monocultural person gives up at this point, because even if he’s ready to learn about another culture intellectually, cause even if he’s ready to learn about another culture intellectually, he refuses to penetrate it emotionally. A multicultural person he refuses to penetrate it emotionally. A multicultural person swallows his pride, learns from his, learns from his blunders and in the end manages tblunders and in the end manages to get in touch with the spirit of the new culture, not just its superficiao get in touch with the spirit of the new culture, not just its superficial details.l details.

… … and most likely hasand most likely has been been exposed to more than exposed to more than one culture in his or her lifetimeone culture in his or her lifetime..

—— have direct experience of life in different cultural have direct experience of life in different cultural contextscontexts

You cannot motivate anyone, especially someone You cannot motivate anyone, especially someone of another culture, until that person has accepted of another culture, until that person has accepted you.you.

ParaphraseParaphrase

??—— Without understanding someone, esp. someone of Without understanding someone, esp. someone of

another culture, and making him/her feel that you are another culture, and making him/her feel that you are one of them, you can not convince him/her to do one of them, you can not convince him/her to do anything (such as anything (such as purchase a product or participate purchase a product or participate in a business deal).in a business deal).

……, chances are you’re in touch with foreign , chances are you’re in touch with foreign customers or manufacturers.customers or manufacturers.


??—— ……, it is very likely that you do business with , it is very likely that you do business with

foreigners.foreigners.

seek outseek out

—— try to try to find (sb. or sth.) by searchfind (sb. or sth.) by search

e.g.e.g.

• It took me several weeks to It took me several weeks to seek outseek out the reference the reference material that I needed for my paper.material that I needed for my paper.

• How can we How can we seek outseek out a really good person for the job? a really good person for the job?

And I probe for arrogance about their background And I probe for arrogance about their background and environment.and environment.


??—— And I investigate thoroughly to find out if they are And I investigate thoroughly to find out if they are

arrogant about their own culture.arrogant about their own culture.

make the callmake the call

—— make the decisionmake the decision

callcall n.n.

— — a decision made by referee, umpire, etc. in a sports a decision made by referee, umpire, etc. in a sports matchmatch

not for a momentnot for a moment

—— not at allnot at all

e.g.e.g.

• I I didn’tdidn’t believe believe for a momentfor a moment that he was an actor. that he was an actor.

• I I never never suspected suspected for a momentfor a moment that you were that you were married.married.

nine out of ten casesnine out of ten cases

—— in most cases; very likelyin most cases; very likely

““Out of” can be used to indicate what proportion of a Out of” can be used to indicate what proportion of a group of things something is true of. For example, if group of things something is true of. For example, if something is true of one out of five things, it is true of something is true of one out of five things, it is true of one fifth of all things of that kind.one fifth of all things of that kind.

fall forfall for

—— be attracted to; be tricked bybe attracted to; be tricked by

e.g.e.g.

• Doug was too clever to Doug was too clever to fall forfall for a story like that. a story like that.

• Don’t Don’t fall forfall for that old trick; he’s trying to persuade that old trick; he’s trying to persuade you to buy his goods.you to buy his goods.

at thatat that

—— besides; in additionbesides; in addition

e.g.e.g.

• It was a long wait, and an exasperating one It was a long wait, and an exasperating one at thatat that..

• It’s a new idea, and a good one It’s a new idea, and a good one at thatat that..

swallow one’s prideswallow one’s pride

—— bring one’s pride under control; forget one’s pride anbring one’s pride under control; forget one’s pride and do sth. that seems necessary, although one does not d do sth. that seems necessary, although one does not want to do itwant to do it

e.g.e.g.

• After Bill lost the race he had to After Bill lost the race he had to swallow his prideswallow his pride and shook hands with the winner.and shook hands with the winner.

• If you want him back you’ll have to If you want him back you’ll have to swallow your swallow your pridepride and say sorry.and say sorry.

Comprehension CheckComprehension Check

1.1. The author begins his article with _____.The author begins his article with _____.

A) one side of an argumentA) one side of an argument

B) a specific exampleB) a specific example

C) the definition of an unusual termC) the definition of an unusual term

1.1. The author begins his article with _____.The author begins his article with _____.

A) one side of an argumentA) one side of an argument

B) a specific exampleB) a specific example

C) the definition of an unusual termC) the definition of an unusual term

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2.2. The article was written for _____.The article was written for _____.

A) personnel managers of companies that have A) personnel managers of companies that have

contacts abroad contacts abroad

B) non-Europeans hoping to be hired as salespeopleB) non-Europeans hoping to be hired as salespeople

C) clients of international joint ventureC) clients of international joint venture


2.2. The article was written for _____.The article was written for _____.

A) personnel managers of companies that have A) personnel managers of companies that have

contacts abroad contacts abroad

B) non-Europeans hoping to be hired as salespeopleB) non-Europeans hoping to be hired as salespeople

C) clients of international joint ventureC) clients of international joint venture


3.3. In Paragraph 3, the author mainly discusses _____.In Paragraph 3, the author mainly discusses _____.

A) the difference between a multilingual salesperson A) the difference between a multilingual salesperson

and multicultural one and multicultural one

B) bad behavior foreigners display to visitorsB) bad behavior foreigners display to visitors

C) why monocultural salespeople are ineffective in doing C) why monocultural salespeople are ineffective in doing

business abroad business abroad

3.3. In Paragraph 3, the author mainly discusses _____.In Paragraph 3, the author mainly discusses _____.

A) the difference between a multilingual salesperson A) the difference between a multilingual salesperson

and multicultural one and multicultural one

B) bad behavior foreigners display to visitorsB) bad behavior foreigners display to visitors

C) why monocultural salespeople are ineffective in doing C) why monocultural salespeople are ineffective in doing

business abroad business abroad


4.4. The author has learned from his own experience that The author has learned from his own experience that _____._____.

A) not enough companies understand the importance A) not enough companies understand the importance

of multiculturalism in hiring managers for of multiculturalism in hiring managers for

international positions international positions

B) many companies think an excellent salesperson B) many companies think an excellent salesperson

who also has a good command of foreign who also has a good command of foreign languages languages

is the ideal candidate to represent them abroad is the ideal candidate to represent them abroad

C) both A and BC) both A and B

4.4. The author has learned from his own experience that The author has learned from his own experience that _____._____.

A) not enough companies understand the importance A) not enough companies understand the importance

of multiculturalism in hiring managers for of multiculturalism in hiring managers for

international positions international positions

B) many companies think an excellent salesperson B) many companies think an excellent salesperson

who also has a good command of foreign who also has a good command of foreign languages languages

is the ideal candidate to represent them abroad is the ideal candidate to represent them abroad

C) both A and BC) both A and B


5.5. “The clients” referred to in Paragraph 5 are _____.“The clients” referred to in Paragraph 5 are _____.

A) companies involved in international businessA) companies involved in international business

B) candidates for management positions at B) candidates for management positions at multinational companies multinational companies

C) applicants for international businessC) applicants for international business

5.5. “The clients” referred to in Paragraph 5 are _____.“The clients” referred to in Paragraph 5 are _____.

A) companies involved in international businessA) companies involved in international business

B) candidates for management positions at B) candidates for management positions at multinational companies multinational companies

C) applicants for international businessC) applicants for international business


6.6. The story of the candidate for a position in Mexico is The story of the candidate for a position in Mexico is meant to illustrate _____.meant to illustrate _____.

A) how hard it can be to recognize monoculturalismA) how hard it can be to recognize monoculturalism

B) why North American salespeople are rejected in B) why North American salespeople are rejected in

Mexico Mexico

C) methods managers can use to probe candidatesC) methods managers can use to probe candidates

6.6. The story of the candidate for a position in Mexico is The story of the candidate for a position in Mexico is meant to illustrate _____.meant to illustrate _____.

A) how hard it can be to recognize monoculturalismA) how hard it can be to recognize monoculturalism

B) why North American salespeople are rejected in B) why North American salespeople are rejected in

Mexico Mexico

C) methods managers can use to probe candidatesC) methods managers can use to probe candidates


7.7. In the last paragraph, the author intends to tell us that In the last paragraph, the author intends to tell us that _____._____.

A) it is very easy for an experienced businessperson to A) it is very easy for an experienced businessperson to

notice cultural differences when traveling abroad notice cultural differences when traveling abroad

B) true adaptation to a new culture is not a quick or B) true adaptation to a new culture is not a quick or

easy process easy process

C) foreigners have too much trouble adapting to C) foreigners have too much trouble adapting to

Japanese culture Japanese culture

7.7. In the last paragraph, the author intends to tell us that In the last paragraph, the author intends to tell us that _____._____.

A) it is very easy for an experienced businessperson to A) it is very easy for an experienced businessperson to

notice cultural differences when traveling abroad notice cultural differences when traveling abroad

B) true adaptation to a new culture is not a quick or B) true adaptation to a new culture is not a quick or

easy process easy process

C) foreigners have too much trouble adapting to C) foreigners have too much trouble adapting to

Japanese culture Japanese culture

Listening PracticeListening Practice

Short ConversationsShort Conversations

Listening and SpeakingListening and Speaking

ConversationsConversations

Part 5.3, pp. 45~46Part 5.3, pp. 45~46

Listening and SpeakingListening and Speaking

ConversationsConversations

Part 5.3, pp. 45~46Part 5.3, pp. 45~46

You will hear 10 short conversations. After each You will hear 10 short conversations. After each conversation you will hear a question. Listen carefully conversation you will hear a question. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices given. and choose the best answer from the four choices given.

1.1. A.A. He doesn’t believe the woman.He doesn’t believe the woman.

B.B. He thinks that Willy was right to do so.He thinks that Willy was right to do so.

C.C. He doesn’t feel sorry for Willy.He doesn’t feel sorry for Willy.

D.D. He thinks the bananas should be good for He thinks the bananas should be good for Willy.Willy.

Listening Practice: ConversationsListening Practice: Conversations

2.2. A.A. The man wanted to ask for a lift.The man wanted to ask for a lift.

B.B. The man wants to know why the woman is The man wants to know why the woman is going going there.there.

C.C. The man intends to drive the car.The man intends to drive the car.

D.D. The man thinks the town center is too The man thinks the town center is too dangerous.dangerous.


3.3. A.A. Because she doesn’t know how to fasten Because she doesn’t know how to fasten her her seat belt.seat belt.

B.B. Because the seat belt is too tight.Because the seat belt is too tight.

C.C. Because she’s sitting by the window.Because she’s sitting by the window.

D.D. Because she gets frightened at take-off.Because she gets frightened at take-off.


4.4. A.A. Stimulating.Stimulating.

B.B. Informative.Informative.

C.C. Well-researched.Well-researched.

D.D. Dull.Dull.


5.5. A.A. $ 13.90.$ 13.90.

B.B. $ 22.00.$ 22.00.

C.C. $ 17.90.$ 17.90.

D.D. $ 12.10.$ 12.10.


6.6. A.A. 555-2983.555-2983.

B.B. 555-2893.555-2893.

C.C. 555-2389.555-2389.

D.D. 555-2938.555-2938.


7.7. A.A. To try some expensive food.To try some expensive food.

B.B. To celebrate their anniversary.To celebrate their anniversary.

C.C. Because it’s a holiday.Because it’s a holiday.

D.D. It’s the man’s favorite restaurant.It’s the man’s favorite restaurant.


8.8. A.A. A dentist.A dentist.

B.B. A dental assistant.A dental assistant.

C.C. A patient.A patient.

D.D. A receptionist.A receptionist.


9.9. A.A. Color television.Color television.

B.B. A private bathroom.A private bathroom.

C.C. A morning paper.A morning paper.

D.D. Complimentary fruit.Complimentary fruit.


10.10. A.A. The shop assistant knows the woman’s The shop assistant knows the woman’s taste taste in perfume.in perfume.

B.B. The perfume the shop assistant chose The perfume the shop assistant chose suits suits the woman.the woman.

C.C. This is the shop assistant’s favorite This is the shop assistant’s favorite perfume.perfume.

D.D. The shop assistant questioned the man The shop assistant questioned the man about about the woman.the woman.


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D.D. He thinks the bananas should be good for Willy.He thinks the bananas should be good for Willy.




D.D. He thinks the bananas should be good for Willy.He thinks the bananas should be good for Willy.

1.1. W:W: You know those bananas in the cupboard? You know those bananas in the cupboard? Well, Willy’s eaten the whole lot.Well, Willy’s eaten the whole lot.

M:M: What? Are you kidding?What? Are you kidding?

W:W: No, I’m serious. And now she says she feels sick.No, I’m serious. And now she says she feels sick.

M:M: Well, it serves her right for being so greedy.Well, it serves her right for being so greedy.

Q:Q: What does the man mean?What does the man mean?



B.B. The man wants to know why the woman is going there.The man wants to know why the woman is going there.


D.D. The man thinks the town center is too dangerous.The man thinks the town center is too dangerous.


B.B. The man wants to know why the woman is going there.The man wants to know why the woman is going there.


D.D. The man thinks the town center is too dangerous.The man thinks the town center is too dangerous.


2.2. M:M: Are you going home in the car?Are you going home in the car?

W:W: Well, yes, I am … but I’m not going till four o’clock.Well, yes, I am … but I’m not going till four o’clock.

M:M: Oh … well, which way are you going?Oh … well, which way are you going?

W: W: Through the centre of town.Through the centre of town.

M:M: Oh, I’ll take the bus then.Oh, I’ll take the bus then.

Q:Q: What is implied in the conversation?What is implied in the conversation?


3.3. A.A. Because she doesn’t know how to fasten her Because she doesn’t know how to fasten her seat belt.seat belt.




3.3. A.A. Because she doesn’t know how to fasten her Because she doesn’t know how to fasten her seat belt.seat belt.





3.3. W:W: Sorry, but I’m feeling a bit sick.Sorry, but I’m feeling a bit sick.

M:M: But we haven’t even taken off yet!But we haven’t even taken off yet!

W:W: I know, but this always happens when they tell I know, but this always happens when they tell us to fasten our seat belts.us to fasten our seat belts.

M:M: Would you like to sit in my seat, away from the Would you like to sit in my seat, away from the window? I’ll change places if you like.window? I’ll change places if you like.

W: W: No, I’ll stay here, thanks. I’ll probably be all right No, I’ll stay here, thanks. I’ll probably be all right after take-off. How much longer will the delay be?after take-off. How much longer will the delay be?

Q:Q: Why does the woman feel sick?Why does the woman feel sick?





D.D. Dull.Dull.




D.D. Dull.Dull.


4.4. M:M: Have you read “The Life of Queen Victoria”?Have you read “The Life of Queen Victoria”?

W: W: No. Is it interesting?No. Is it interesting?

M:M: Well, it’s well researched and very informative, but Well, it’s well researched and very informative, but it’s not all that stimulating. It’s a bit dull, really.it’s not all that stimulating. It’s a bit dull, really.

W: W: Oh well, perhaps I won’t read it, then.Oh well, perhaps I won’t read it, then.

Q:Q: Which of the following words is NOT used to describe Which of the following words is NOT used to describe the book?the book?


5.5. A.A. $ 13.90.$ 13.90.

B.B. $ 22.00.$ 22.00.

C.C. $ 17.90.$ 17.90.

D.D. $ 12.10.$ 12.10.

5.5. A.A. $ 13.90.$ 13.90.

B.B. $ 22.00.$ 22.00.

C.C. $ 17.90.$ 17.90.

D.D. $ 12.10.$ 12.10.


5.5. M:M: I’d like to mail this package to China. How much will I’d like to mail this package to China. How much will it be, please?it be, please?

W: W: Do you want to send it first class or parcel post?Do you want to send it first class or parcel post?

M:M: What’s the difference in the cost?What’s the difference in the cost?

W: W: First class would cost $13.90. Sending it parcel post First class would cost $13.90. Sending it parcel post would be cheaper, but it’ll take longer. The rate would be cheaper, but it’ll take longer. The rate would be … $8.10.would be … $8.10.

M:M: Oh, I want it to get there quickly. And I want to Oh, I want it to get there quickly. And I want to insure it.insure it.

W:W: That’ll be $4.00 more.That’ll be $4.00 more.

Q:Q: How much will the man pay?How much will the man pay?


6.6. A.A. 555-2983.555-2983.

B.B. 555-2893.555-2893.

C.C. 555-2389.555-2389.

D.D. 555-2938.555-2938.

6.6. A.A. 555-2983.555-2983.

B.B. 555-2893.555-2893.

C.C. 555-2389.555-2389.

D.D. 555-2938.555-2938.


6.6. M:M: I’d like to speak to Donna Gregory, please. This is I’d like to speak to Donna Gregory, please. This is Fred Easter.Fred Easter.

W:W: I’m sorry, but you must have the wrong number. I’m sorry, but you must have the wrong number. What number were you calling?What number were you calling?

M:M: I was calling 555-2893. Maybe my finger slipped.I was calling 555-2893. Maybe my finger slipped.

W:W: I’m afraid it did. Our number is 555-2983.I’m afraid it did. Our number is 555-2983.

Q:Q: At which number can Donna Gregory be reached?At which number can Donna Gregory be reached?


7.7. W:W: Are you sure we can afford to eat here? It looks so Are you sure we can afford to eat here? It looks so expensive.expensive.

M:M: Don’t worry about it. It’s our anniversary, and we Don’t worry about it. It’s our anniversary, and we should celebrate.should celebrate.

W:W: You’re right. We deserve a great meal to celebrate.You’re right. We deserve a great meal to celebrate.

Q:Q: Why has the couple come to the restaurant?Why has the couple come to the restaurant?


8.8. W:W: Thank you for taking me at the last minute, doctor.Thank you for taking me at the last minute, doctor.

M:M: It’s all right. I don’t mind staying late when a It’s all right. I don’t mind staying late when a regular patient has an emergency.regular patient has an emergency.

W:W: Where’s Miss Perkins? I didn’t see her when I came Where’s Miss Perkins? I didn’t see her when I came in.in.

M:M: We have no receptionist today, and even my dental We have no receptionist today, and even my dental assistant has gone home. We’re the only ones left,assistant has gone home. We’re the only ones left,Mrs. Moore.Mrs. Moore.

Q:Q: What is Miss Perkins’ job?What is Miss Perkins’ job?


9.9. M:M: Good morning. Have you got a single room with a Good morning. Have you got a single room with a bathroom, please?bathroom, please?

W:W: Yes, we have.Yes, we have.

M:M: And what’s the charge?And what’s the charge?

W:W: $25.50 including breakfast.$25.50 including breakfast.

M:M: Uh-huh. That’s with a bathroom, is it?Uh-huh. That’s with a bathroom, is it?

W:W: Yes, and all the rooms have color television and Yes, and all the rooms have color television and complimentary fruit, but you have to order a morning complimentary fruit, but you have to order a morning paper, I’m afraid.paper, I’m afraid.

Q:Q: Which of the following is not included in the hotel Which of the following is not included in the hotel service?service?


10.10. A.A. The shop assistant knows the woman’s taste The shop assistant knows the woman’s taste in in perfume.perfume.

B.B. The perfume the shop assistant chose suits the woman.The perfume the shop assistant chose suits the woman.

C.C. This is the shop assistant’s favorite perfume.This is the shop assistant’s favorite perfume.

D.D. The shop assistant questioned the man about the The shop assistant questioned the man about the woman.woman.

10.10. A.A. The shop assistant knows the woman’s taste The shop assistant knows the woman’s taste in in perfume.perfume.

B.B. The perfume the shop assistant chose suits the woman.The perfume the shop assistant chose suits the woman.

C.C. This is the shop assistant’s favorite perfume.This is the shop assistant’s favorite perfume.

D.D. The shop assistant questioned the man about the The shop assistant questioned the man about the woman.woman.


10.10. W:W: Thank you. This is my favorite perfume. How did Thank you. This is my favorite perfume. How did you know what to buy?you know what to buy?

M:M: The woman in the shop helped me.The woman in the shop helped me.

W:W: She did very well. Did she ask what I looked like, or She did very well. Did she ask what I looked like, or what colors I like to wear, or how old I am?what colors I like to wear, or how old I am?

M:M: No. She asked me how much money I had. No. She asked me how much money I had.

Q:Q: Which of the following statements is true?Which of the following statements is true?


AssignmentAssignment

1.1. Review Text A.Review Text A.

2.2. Analyze the structure of Analyze the structure of

Text AText A

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