4. Language.
Articles
The uses of the indefinite, definite and zero article which appear in the text are as follows.
Indefinite article (a/an)
l When something is unspecific – one of many, precisely which one is not important:
There are a number of different strategies for entering the Chinese market.
l When something is mentioned for the first time, before a shared context has been established:
There is a growing private sector within China itself.
Definite article (the)
l When the reference to something is clear because it is the only one:
China (has) one fifth of the world’s population.
l When the reference to something is clear because it is defined:
Success in China will require…the ability to research the market.
l When the reference to something is clear because a shared context has already been established:
It will almost always be necessary to visit the market.
l When referring to superlatives:
The UK is acknowledged to be the leading European investor in China and the main EU source of technology.
l When referring to a nationality:
The Chinese rarely respond to mailshots.
l When the name of a country is plural or is made up of an adjective and a general noun:
The UK is acknowledged to be the leading European investor in China.
l When referring to a region within a country:
Agents are often able to generate sales in mainland China, particularly in the south.
No article is used
l With most country names
Further visits to China will be necessary.
l With uncountable nouns referring to a general concept
Success in China will require long term commitment.
l When referring to general plural nouns
The Chinese very rarely respond to mailshots.
l When referring to general plural or uncountable nouns qualified by an adjective:
China, with …one of the fastest rates of economic growth, is a major target for global business.
5. Speaking.
Each candidate chooses a topic from a list of three options (one general, one general business and one specialized business topic) and speaks about it for one minute. To avoid overlap, the candidates receive different lists. When each candidate has finished speaking, the other candidates have an opportunity to ask one or two questions. Candidates can take notes during the other candidates’ presentations.
Candidates have one minute to think about what they want to say and should use the time to make notes. Students are expected to plan, organize and present their ideas clearly. They should use appropriate phrases to structure their talk.
Introduction-----Main point 1 with supporting ideas----main point 2 with supporting ideas----(main point 3 with supporting ideas) ---- conclusion
Business practice in China
1. Listening.
(1) standards and expectations
(2) preparatory work
(3) late for meeting
(4) congestion
(5) senior manager
(6) business cards
(7) brief introduction
(8) audio-visual aids
(9) special dinner
(10) children
(11) hospitality
(12) sightseeing
Vocabulary
imperative adjective
1 extremely important and needing to be done or dealt with immediately 必须的
It is imperative that politicians should be good communicators. 政客们必须做到与别人能够有效的沟通。
it is imperative (for somebody) to do something
It is imperative to meet face to face with the client.必须做到与客户以面对面的形式见面。
ￚimperatively adverb
discourteous adjective formal
not polite, and not showing respect for other people不礼貌的，失利的
ￚsynonym rude, impolite
It would be discourteous to ignore his request. 忽略他的要求很不礼貌。
ￚdiscourteously adverb
congested adjective
1 full of traffic
congested airspace
The roads out of Cornwall were heavily congested (=very congested). 康沃尔外的道路堵塞严重。
2 a part of your body that is congested is very full of liquid, usually blood or mucus
ￚcongestion noun [uncountable]
traffic congestion 交通堵塞
usher verb [transitive always + adverb/preposition]
to help someone to get from one place to another, especially by showing them the way带来;引导;领引
usher somebody into/to something
He ushered her into the room. 他领她进了屋。
usher somebody in
She stood back and ushered him in. 她向后退了一步，带他进来。
proceeding noun
1 the proceedings
also the proceeding
an event or a series of things that happen 进程，举动，做法
We watched the proceedings in the street below. 我们关注着在楼下街道发生的事件进程。
2 [countable usually plural] when someone uses a court of law to deal with a legal case 诉讼，诉讼程序
begin/open/take proceedings (against somebody) 开始诉讼
She has begun divorce proceedings.
John is taking legal proceedings against his ex-partner.
3 the proceedings
formal the official written records of a meeting, society etc 义项，项目，活动
the proceedings of
the proceedings of the conference 大会事项
proceed verb [intransitive]
1 formal to continue to do something that has already been planned or started 继续作计划好或已开始的事情
proceed with
The government was determined to proceed with the election. 政府决定继续举行选举。
Before proceeding further, we must define our terms. 在进一步进行之前，我们必须要明确我们的条款内容。
2 formal to continue 继续
Work is proceeding according to plan. 根据计划工作继续进行。
3 proceed to do something
to do something after doing something else first - used sometimes to express surprise or annoyance 开始做，着手(用来表达惊讶或不满)
Sammy took off his coat and proceeded to undo his boots. 萨米拖了外套，又开始揭开靴子。
4 [always +adverb/preposition] formal to move in a particular direction 前往
proceed to/towards/into etc
Passengers for Miami should proceed to gate 25. 去往迈阿密的乘客应前往25号门。
case ▶REASON/ARGUMENT◀
[countable usually singular] a set of reasons why something should happen or be done证明理由，理由陈述
Let me research the facts before I put forward a case. 让我在提交理由之前对事实做个调查。
case for
A group of us met to make our case for more women in the cabinet. 我们一行人碰上，谈论着内阁应该有更多妇女参政。
There is a strong case (=very good set of reasons) for getting parents more involved in the school’s activities. 让家长更多地参与学校活动是很要道理的。
count verb
