VOA 商务英语：第1课

Dialog 1：

　　Consultant: 咨询顾问
　　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: 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.

　　Small Talk:（表示感谢）

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