介绍:
business words:
1 deed : n (尤其房产)契约，证书；
Our lawyer is checking the deed now to make sure it covers everything agreed to.
我们的律师正在检查契约，以确保它包含了达成一致的所有事项。
2 defect：n 缺陷，毛病；
A major defect of the world’s financial system is allowing the banks to create money as a debt.
当今全球金融体系的一大缺陷就是允许银行通过发放贷款创造债务。
3 delegate n/v 代表；
It was quite an honour to be selected as a delegate for the organization.
很荣幸能够被选为这个组织的代表。
4 demanding adj 挑剔的，要求多的；
All businesses have customers that are demanding and sometimes more trouble than they are worth.
所有的公司都会遇到挑剔的客户，他们有时候带来的麻烦超过了他们的价值。
5 demonstration n 演示，说明；
A picture is like a thousand words，but a demonstration provides conclusive proof.
一张图片胜似千言万语，而实物展示往往更令人信服。
6 depreciate v 使折旧，贬值；
It is a common practice to depreciate the cost of capital items over a period of time.
每隔一段时间就对资本项目的成本进行贬值是一种常见的做法。
7 deteriorate v 变质，退化；
If we discount the products we can sell them before they deteriorate.
如果我们将产品打折出售，可以在它们变质以前将它们卖掉。
written business English:
Subject：A change of plans
Dear Mr. Chen,
I am sorry to tell you that I will need to reschedule our factory visit. I just received word that our company’s annual board meeting will be scheduled for the exact dates of our travel and my attendance at the meeting is mandatory.
If possible, I would like to reschedule our visit for the end of June or beginning of July. Please let me know if these dates would work for you.
Again I am sorry for the last minute change of plans and the inconvenience it might cause you.
Regards!
Sarah Edwards
主题：计划变动
尊敬的陈先生：
很抱歉通知您，我们参观贵厂的事情不得不改期了，我刚刚收到一条信息，说我们公司的年度董事会召开的日期正是我们要参观贵厂的日期，而我又必须出席这个会议。
如果可能，我想把我们去参观的日期改到6月底或者7月初，不知那段时间您是否有空。
再次为我们最后一刻的计划变动给您造成的不便向您致歉。
祝好！
萨拉.爱德华兹
Lesson 21 Describing Your Philosophy on Work 说明工作理念
Words:
area 方面; competition 竞争; cooperative合作的 ; core核心 ; morale积极性 ; overtime加班; productivity 工作效果 ; qualification资历 ; regular有规律的; teamwork团队协作 ;
Phrases:
accounting firm会计事务所 ; at year-end 在年底; be well qualified for非常胜任… ; employee-employer relationship 雇佣关系; helpful attitudes积极协助的态度; job satisfaction 工作满意度; not the case不是这么回事; philosophy on work 工作理念 ; tax season报税季节 ; tend to倾向于 ; whenever necessary 在必要的时候 ; working environment; 工作环境；
Useful Expressions:
面试官提问：
1 The pay will probably be lower than that of your previous job. Is that going to be okay for you?
我们这儿的薪水可能比你的上一份工作要低一些。这样你能接受吗？
2 How do you feel about overtime?
你怎么看待加班问题？
3 How do you feel about employee evaluations?
你怎么看待员工评估问题。
公司理念：
1 Job satisfaction and morale has everything to do with a person’s productivity.
工作满意度和工作积极性影响员工的工作效率。
2 At Omega Enterprises, we try to ensure that our employees enjoy their work and have a good working environment.
在欧米茄公司，我们努力使员工享受自己的工作，拥有一个良好的工作环境。
3 Teamwork rather than competition is the core of our philosophy.
我们的核心理念不是竞争，而是团队协作。
4 Our staff are chosen for their friendly, helpful attitudes, as much as for their skills.
我们聘用员工时看中的是他们的友好，积极协助的态度以及他们的技能。
5 We also let our employees know that they can approach us at any time with suggestions for improvement in any area.
我也让我们的员工知道，他们有任何建设性的建议，随时可以向我们提出来。
6 We’re looking for independent thinkers like you.
我们正在找像你一样能独立思考的人。
个人理念：
1 I’m looking for a challenging work environment.
我在找一个有挑战性的工作环境。
2 I feel I am much more suited to your corporate culture.
我觉得我适合你们的企业文化。
3 I just admire your philosophy that all opinions should be heard before a decision is made.
我只是很欣赏你们的理念——在做决定之前听取所有人的意见。
4 My personal philosophy on work is that you should do something that makes you happy.
我的工作理念是，应该做让自己的快乐的事。
5 I made great money in last position, but I didn’t really enjoy the work I did.
我的上一份工作薪水很高，可是工作本身我并不是很喜欢。
6 I think the employee-employer relationship should be a cooperative one.
我想，雇佣关系应该是一种合作关系。
7 When I work for a company, I see myself as part of a team.
我在一家公司工作，就会把自己看成是这个团队的一部分。
8 I don’t mind taking orders or following directions.
我并不介意接受命令或者听指挥。
9 I’m always glad to receive feedback from my employer.
我总是愿意听取雇主给我的反馈。
Dialogues：
Dialogue 1：
Mr. Smith: Thank you for coming in today, Ms. Jennings. I think you’re well qualified for this position, but as you know, the pay will probably be lower than that of your previous job. Is that going to be okay for you? 詹宁斯女士，感谢您今天的到来。我想，您非常胜任这个职位。可是您也知道，我们这儿的薪水可能比你的上一份工作要低一些。这样您能接受吗？
Ms. Jennings: My personal philosophy on work is that you should do something that makes you happy. Sure，I made great money in my last position, but I didn’t really enjoy the work I did.
我的工作理念是，应该做让自己的快乐的事。当然，我的上一份工作薪水很高，可是工作本身我并不是很喜欢。
Mr. Smith: Of course, Job satisfaction and morale has everything to do with a person’s productivity，and at Omega Enterprises, we try to ensure that our employees enjoy their work and have a good working environment. Teamwork rather than competition is the core of our philosophy. And our staff are chosen for their friendly, helpful attitudes, as much as for their skills. Being a small company, this is especially important. We also let our employees know that they can approach us at any time with suggestions for improvement in any area, as well as with any concerns which come up.
当然，我们也知道，工作满意度和工作积极性影响员工的工作效率。在欧米茄公司，我们努力使员工享受自己的工作，拥有一个良好的工作环境。 我们的核心理念不是竞争，而是团队协作。我们聘用员工时看中的是他们的友好，积极协助的态度以及他们的技能。对于我们这样的小公司来说，这非常重要。我也让我们的员工知道，他们有任何建设性的建议，或者有任何忧虑，随时可以向我们提出来。
Ms. Jennings: I’m very happy to hear that, especially since that wasn’t the case in my previous position. 听您说这些，我很高兴，尤其是因为我之前的工作中没有享受到这样的条件。
Dialogue 2：
Carol: Now that we’ve discussed your qualifications and experience, I just have a few more questions. First, how do you feel about overtime? 既然现在我们讨论的是你的资历和经历，我想再问几个问题。首先，你怎么看待加班问题？
Vince: I think the employee-employer relationship should be a cooperative one. When I work for a company, I see myself as part of a team. So I’m willing to come in on evenings and weekends whenever necessary. 我想，雇佣关系应该是一种合作关系。我在一家公司工作，就会把自己看成是这个团队的一部分。所以愿意在必要的时候晚上或周末上班。
Carol: Don’t worry; the hours here are pretty regular. But like most accounting firms, we do tend to get a bit busier at year-end and during tax season, so we may ask you to work extra hours at those times. 别担心，我们这里的上班时间比较规范。不过和大多数会计事务所一样，我们在年底或者报税季节会更忙一些，所以可能会叫你来加班。
Vince: No problem. 没有问题。
Carol: One more question: How do you feel about employee evaluations? 我再问一个问题：你怎么看待员工评估问题？
Vince: They’re a useful tool, not only for the employer, but also for the employee. Employees can learn which areas they need improvement, so that they can perform better in the future. I’m always glad to receive feedback from my employer. 这是一个有效的方法，对雇主和雇员都是如此。雇员可以了解自己的哪些方面还需要改进，这样以后就可以做得更好。我总是愿意听取雇主给我的反馈。
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