Unit 05
Introducing a new Product
職場攻略/辦公日常
Workplace English/Communication in Workplace
BRAIN STORM
Share your ideas with your teacher and try to make sentences.
What new product are you using right now? What made you want to use it?
VOCABULARY
Repeat these sentences after your teacher.
1. hand over (v.) 轉交
I will hand over the product details to you.
我會將產品詳細信息交給您。
2. unveil (v.) 揭幕
We will unveil our new product tomorrow!
我們明天將發布我們的新產品！
3. timepiece (n.) 手錶
We have designed a new timepiece for you.
我們為您設計了一種新的時計。
4. cutting-edge (n.) 尖端的
It is made with cutting-edge technology.
它採用最先進的技術製成。
5. sleek (adj.) 光滑的
The ends of the timepiece are so sleek.
鐘錶的末端非常光滑。
6. state-of-the-art (phr.) 最先進的，最新水準
We have state-of-the-art facilities.
我們擁有最先進的設施。
7. selling points (n.) 賣點
What are X492’s unique selling points?
X492的獨特賣點是什麼？
8. shock proof (adj.)抗震的
Impulse calculation of the springs of automobile shockproof device.
汽車防震裝置彈簧的衝量計算。
Dialogue
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
Hi everyone. I’m very pleased to now hand over the mic to our senior sales manager, James Warner , who is here to unveil for the very first time the new Alpha Omega X492. James, over to you…
大家好，我很高興將話筒轉交給我們的高級銷售經理，James Warner。 他今天會為最新款的Alpha Omega X492手表揭幕。 James，現在交給你….
Thanks, John, and good morning ladies and gentlemen. I’m very proud to represent Alpha Omega, the market leader in digital watches. Please allow me to introduce the newest, and most exciting, addition to our product range, the Alpha Omega X492. The X492 really is a state-of-the-art timepiece for the 21st century! Along with cutting-edge technology and a sleek and stylish design, the X492 comes in a variety of colors to suit all tastes. If you are looking for a classic watch at affordable prices, then look no further!
謝謝John。早上好女士們先生們。我很高興代表Alpha Omega，作為電子手錶的領軍人物，介紹這款最新，最令人 期待的產品，Alpha Omega X492款手錶。這款手錶是21世紀最新科技的體現！將最新科技和時尚的外觀相結合，同時 又有多款顏色可供選擇，X492將是適合不同人群的一款手錶。如果你在尋找一款價格適中的經典款手錶，它將是你的不 二選擇！
So James, can you tell the audience about some of the X492’s unique selling points?
那麼James，你可以把X492的獨特賣點再和大家說一下嗎？
Certainly John. Well firstly, the X492 not only looks beautiful, it is also completely water resistant and shock proof. But please don’t take my word for it. Let me show you.
沒問題John。 首先，X492不僅外觀優雅，同時具備防水抗震功能。 不要聽我一面之詞，我演示給大家看。
I’m not sure that’s, erm, necessary James. I’m sure the audience…
我覺得這個… 呃…. 就沒必要了吧James。 我覺得觀眾……
This watch is so tough that you can even take a hammer to it like so… and you can see…not a scratch! Erm…oh dear!
這款手錶非常牢固，即使你用錘子像這樣砸… 你看…. 毫無刮痕！ 呃… 天哪！
That was my watch!
那是我的錶！
Grammar
短語”along with”通常用於將事物歸類或列表,通常與”also”一起連用
The phrase “along with” is used when grouping together or listing attributes or items. Sentences in which this phrase appears also frequently include the word “also.”
1.Along with a relevant major and work experience, the ideal candidate will also work well with others and be able to meet strict deadlines.
2.I keep an extra shirt along with a towel, water bottle, and my gym card in my gym bag.
3.Along with a sleek exterior, this new brand of laptop contains state-of-the-art components.
4.You get fries and a drink along with your burger.
5.Along with the original product, you’ll also get these extras absolutely free!
DISCUSSION
Make a conversation with your teacher.
1.How do you decided if you will buy a new product?
