VOA 商务英语 lesson1

Consultant¹: 咨询顾问 Tate associates

Access:通道

Dialog 1：

Consult 用法：

Tate associates is a consulting firm , he consults with clients in all areas ,he is a consultant

M: Tate associates is a global consulting firm ,right?

F: That’s right.few years ago ,we had just two offices, now, we are up to nighty.

M: why so many so fast?

F: we had to . To be a global player, we needed access to local 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, accounting² ,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 Tate associates?

A:A consulting firm.

Dialog 2:

Network

M: Specifically though, what are your strenths?

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 strenghts of Tate Associates?

A: Accounting and networking.

Dialog 3:

sensitive, sensitivity,objective(客观)，objectivity ,competent(干练),in Sum, (口头用语)， 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: Objevtivity is a necessity for consultants,you have to be objective,or you can not do your job.

M: So sensitivity and objectivty are the major strenths 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.

Small Talk:(表示感谢)

从事贸易不仅仅是谈生意，但是聊天也是一种调节人际关系的方式

――I want to thank you for coming/waiting…

――It was my pleasure/I enjoyed being here/I am glad to

 

1 consultant   

n.顾问；会诊医师，专科医生

参考例句：

• He is a consultant on law affairs to the mayor.他是市长的一个法律顾问。
• Originally,Gar had agreed to come up as a consultant.原来，加尔只答应来充当我们的顾问。

2 accounting   

n.会计，会计学，借贷对照表

参考例句：

• A job fell vacant in the accounting department.财会部出现了一个空缺。
• There's an accounting error in this entry.这笔账目里有差错。