2018年11月26日 星期一

Exercise 8

1. 
A. We can also take a look to see if there is any room in the market. 
B: We can also use this information to improve and market our products to the right customers. 
A: Mary and Tom, I’d like you both to put together a research team and make this your top priority. In the meantime, let’s conclude this meeting and schedule another one a week from today to discuss your result. 
2. 
A. I want to be fair. So how much discount do you suggest I give to him?
B. It’s really dependent on the amount of the order, but I’m willing to authorize up to a 15 percent discount.

2018年11月20日 星期二

Exercise 7

A: I’ve called this meeting to discuss some ideas for expanding our business overseas. Mary, would you mind taking notes today.
B. Not at all.
A. Now, we all know that China is a growing market to be explored. We could greatly increase our sales if we can find a way to make our products popular.
B. I think we might be getting ahead of ourselves. We should take a look at any similar products that are already available.

2018年11月13日 星期二

Exercise 6

›1. “Are you listening to me?” “Of course, I’m all ears.”
›2. John talked Bill over to his side.
›3. George tried to tell Jenny what happened, but Jenny wouldn’t hear him out.
›4. Mark tried to ask Mary for help, but I told him he was barking up the wrong tree—Mary never helps anyone out.
›5. After Donna explained the whole situation, I finally saw her point.
›6. Mom told John to straighten up, or he would be sent to his room.
›7. Mind your manners during dinner.
›8. He was told to stop fooling around and act his age.

2018年11月5日 星期一

Exercise 5

ò1. Peter didn’t hear the teacher say there would be a test; he must have had his head in the clouds.
ò2. My grandmother is not old-fashioned at all; actually, she’s quite with it.
ò3. Mary is a little head-strong, so other students don’t get along with her very well.
ò4. Even though Tom’s the most popular boy at school, he’s very down-to-earth.
ò5. The race is this afternoon. I hope I have what it takes to qualify for the finals.
ò6. Peter doesn’t think he’ll be able to get into Harvard, but he is going to give it a shot and apply anyway.