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L5 Unit 31 – Wine tasting

Editor — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:44:52 +0000

Unit 31
Wine tasting

海外生活/休閒餘樂
Oversea life/Leisure and entertainment

BRAIN STORM

Share your ideas with your teacher and try to make sentences.

How do you think wines are made?

VOCABULARY

Repeat these sentences after your teacher.

1. unwind (v.) 放鬆
I want to travel to the mountains and unwind.
我想去山上放鬆一下。

2. leisurely (adv.) 悠閒地
She just leisurely drinks wine every 5pm.
她每下午5點才悠閒地喝酒。

3. wine tasting (n.) 品酒
Are you excited for the wine tasting? Cause I am!
你為品酒感到興奮嗎？因為我是！

4. tasting flight (phr.) 品酒序列
I am also excited for our series of tasting flight.
我也為我們的品嚐之旅感到興奮。

5. cabernet sauvignon (n.) 赤霞珠葡萄酒
Let’s drink the cabernet sauvignon.
讓我們喝赤霞珠。

6. needs to breathe (phr.) 葡萄酒醒酒、與氧氣接觸
She is okay, she just needs to breathe.
她還好，她只需要呼吸。

7. acidic (adj.) 酸的
Too much citrus fruits is acidic.
過多的柑橘類水果是酸性的。

8. with a hint of (adj.) 一絲、少許
He smiled at me, with a hint of malice.
他帶著淡淡的惡意向我微笑。

Dialogue

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Ah, nothing is better after a long day of hiking in the Napa mountains than to unwind with a leisurely wine tasting.
啊，在納帕爬山一天後最讓人放鬆的就是悠閒地品嘗葡萄酒啦。

Absolutely. Ah, here comes the tasting flight now. Which should we start with?
當然。啊，葡萄酒品酒組合來了。該從哪個開始呢？

Let’s save the cabernet sauvignon for last – it’s probably still pretty tight and needs to breath. How about the sauvignon blanc?
我們最後品赤霞珠吧，現在可能還有些緊，需要醒一會兒。先嘗白蘇維翁怎麼樣？

Sure. Hmm… it’s very acidic and bright.
好。嗯…… 非常酸，很明亮。 Pinterest和Instagram都是圖片多。

Very crisp, yes, with a hint of citrus.
特別清爽，是的，還有些柑橘的味道。

I would pair it with a nice fish filet. Let’s try the chardonnay.
我喝這款酒會搭配上等的魚排。我們再試試霞多力。

Interesting, the bouquet is very fruity, almost a pineapple flavor.
有意思。酒香帶有果味，幾乎是鳳梨的味道。

To be honest, this isn’t my cup of tea. It’s just not that complex.
說實話，我不太喜歡這種酒，味道不夠豐富。

Alright, let’s try this cab.
好吧，試試赤霞珠。

Wow, this is very big and full-bodied. Lots of tannins.
哇，這款口味濃郁、飽滿。單寧很重。

Extremely oaky as well. I love it.
而且橡木味十足，我喜歡。

You know, I really do think terroir makes a big difference in wines so have always preferred old world wines to new world. But this vintage from the Sonoma valley really knocks it out of the park. I think I’m going to buy a bottle.
我覺得葡萄酒產地的風土條件會讓葡萄酒產生很大的不同。所以我一直喜歡舊世界的葡萄酒。但是這款索諾瑪谷的年份酒非常優秀。我要買一瓶。

Make it two.
來兩瓶吧。

Let's Practice

Make it right.

I would ______ it with a nice fish filet.

1.compare
2.pair

________ oaky as well. I love it.

1.Extremely
2.Interesting

“this isn’t my cup of tea. “means: _______.

A.this isn’t my forte.
B.this isn’t the tea I want.
C.this isn’t my tea order.
D.this isn’t my doing.

I think I’m going to _______ a bottle.

A.get
B.buy
C.acquire
D.invest

You know, I really do __(1.)__ terroir makes a __(2.)__ difference in wines so I have always __(3.)__ old world wines to new world.

taught / great / think / big / favored / preferred

DISCUSSION

Make a conversation with your teacher.

1.What health benefits have you heard, that came from drinking wine?

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L5 Unit 30 – Social media strategy

Editor — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:31:45 +0000

Unit 30
Social media strategy

職場攻略/辦公日常
English for the workplace/Communication in workplace

BRAIN STORM

Share your ideas with your teacher and try to make sentences.

What social media strategy have you observed in your social media account or in social media sites?

VOCABULARY

Repeat these sentences after your teacher.

1. difference (n.) 區別
Facebook and yahoo had a huge difference.
Facebook和yahoo有很大的不同。

2. effective (adj.) 有效的
How can you be an effective influencer?
你如何才能成為有效的影響者？

3. Facebook (n.) 臉書
Do you have a Facebook account?
你有一個Facebook帳戶？

4. Twitter (v.) 美國著名社交網站”推特網”
He is always active on twitter.
他一直活躍在Twitter上。

5. Pinterest (phr.) 美國著名社交軟體”拼趣”
Pinterest has many pictures.
Pinterest有很多圖片。

6. Instagram (v.) 美國著名社交軟體
Your Instagram pictures are so amazing!
你的Instagram圖片太神奇了！

7. rely on (v.) 依靠
You can rely on me.
你可以依靠我。

8. involved (adj.) 加入
Are you involved in the crime?
您是否參與了犯罪活動？

Dialogue

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Hey Jason, I was wondering if you could help me out with something. I need to figure out the difference between all of these different social media channels.
嗨，Jason。你能不能幫我點忙？我需要瞭解這些不同的社交媒體平臺有什麼不同。

Sure, I can help with that. What do you want to know?
沒問題，我能幫忙。你想知道些什麼？

Well, I need to know what the differences are and how I can use each one in the most effective way.
我想要知道它們有什麼不一樣，還有怎麼最好地利用每一個。

Ok, so the big four are Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. Facebook and Twitter are similar in that they both rely on text, while Pinterest and Instagram both rely on visuals.
好的。最大的四個社交媒體平臺是Facebook， Twitter， Pinterest和Instagram。 Facebook和Twitter比較像，都是文字信息為主。 Pinterest和Instagram都是圖片多。

I see…
我明白了。

One of the main differences between Facebook and Twitter is that Twitter posts must be 140 characters or less. The main difference between Pinterest and Instagram is that on Pinterest, you are creating what are basically online vision boards, whereas on Instagram you are posting only a single photo or video.
Facebook和Twitter主要的區別是Twitter只能發佈140個字以內的資訊。 Pinterest和Instagram主要的不同是在 Pinterest主要是使用者用它製作在線圖片拼圖。 Instagram你可以上傳一張照片或一段視頻。

Great, now how can I use each one in the most effective way?
太棒了，那我該怎麼更好地利用它們呢？

Facebook is great for giving your business an online “face.” Twitter is for posting ideas or thoughts and is a good place to get followers involved in discussion.
Facebook能很好地在網上展現你們的“公司形象”。 Twitter可以用來發佈點子和想法，而且可以讓你產品的粉絲參與討論。

Ok, I’m still following.
好的，還有呢

Pinterest is a great place to establish brand authority or increase brand awareness. Finally, Instagram is a great way to keep fans up-to-date on everything about your company with just a picture or video.
Pinterest可以用來樹立品牌權威、提高品牌知名度。最後，你可以通過在Instagram上發照片或者視頻來讓粉絲瞭解公司的最新動態。

I think I got it… That was a lot of information.
我明白了…… 資訊量好大啊。

Don’t worry, just try out the different sites and you’ll figure it out pretty quickly
別擔心，只要你多試試不同的網站就能很快上手了。

I hope so! Thanks so much for all of your help.
希望如此。謝謝你的説明！

No worries! Let me know if you need anything else.
別客氣，需要幫忙的話隨時告訴我。

Let's Practice

Make it right.

What do you want to __________?

1.know
2.explore

Great, now how can I use each one in the most _____ way?

1.regulative
2.effective

“get followers involved in discussion.“ means: ____ .

A.get followers to participate.
B.get followers to vote.
C.get followers to reply.
D.get followers to be curious.

Great, now how can I use each one in the most ____ way?

A.straight
B.effective
C.affective
D.great

Facebook is great for giving your business an __(1.)__ “face.” Twitter is for __(2.)__ideas or thoughts and is a good place to get __(3.)__ involved in discussion.

internet / online / posting / giving / followers / subscribers

DISCUSSION

Make a conversation with your teacher.

1.What social media strategy have you seen, that you think is not good?

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L5 Unit 29 – Making a conference call

Editor — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:09:53 +0000

Unit 29
Making a conference call

職場攻略/市場業務
English for the workplace/Communication skills

BRAIN STORM

Share your ideas with your teacher and try to make sentences.

Have you tried making a conference call?
Did it go well?

VOCABULARY

Repeat these sentences after your teacher.

1. roll-out (n.) 新產品發佈
How do projections look in the last roll-out?
上次推出時的投影效果如何？

2. R and D (abbrev.) 研發
Being in the R and D department is challenging.
進入研發部門具有挑戰性。

3. have the floor (idi.) 發言
You have the floor, so speak.
您有發言權，可以這麼說。

4. initially (adv.) 最初，首先
Initially, I was working as his assistant.
最初，我是他的助手。

5. filed (n.) 提交，提出
He filed for a one-week leave yesterday.
他昨天申請了一個星期的假期。

6. extended (adj.) 延伸的，擴大的，長期的
She even extended her vacation leave.
她甚至延長了假期。

7. original (adj.) 原始、最初的
John has the original copy of the contract.
約翰有合同的原件。

8. media outreach (phr.) 媒體宣傳
We should enhance our media outreach.
我們應該加強媒體宣傳。

Dialogue

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Good morning. If you’re both here already we can get started.
早上好。既然你們倆都到了，我們開始吧。

Good morning Mr. Collins. Jack Smith here.
早上好，柯林斯先生。我是Jack Smith。

Good morning. This is Michael from marketing.
早上好。我是市場部的Michael。

Great. Today is just a review of the upcoming roll-out. Let’s go ahead and start with R and D. Jack you have the floor.
好的。今天我們聊一下快要開始的新產品發佈。我們從研發部門開始吧。 Jack，你介紹一下。

Thank you. Our product was initially completed 3 months behind schedule but production has been able to make up that time and it will be ready for the target release date.
謝謝。我們的產品比計劃晚了三個月才完成，但是產品部趕上進度了。所以我們的產品能趕上預定的發佈日期。

Good. That’s what I wanted to hear. By the way, who filed the request form for the extended three months?
很好。這是我想要聽到的。對了，是誰提交了申請表，申請延期三個月？

I filed the original request myself. Production filed one as well in case they weren’t able to make up the time.
申請表就是我提交的。產品部也提交了一份，怕來不及趕時間。

Ok, thanks. Moving on. Marketing where do we stand?
好的，謝謝。繼續吧。市場部，你們的情況怎麼樣？

We have a new team member, Tony in charge of media outreach. He has had the market worked up for the last 6 months. Initial release will be in Seoul, London, Tokyo, L.A., New York and Shanghai. These will be the trend setters for the rest of their respective countries.
我們有個新成員Tony，他負責媒體公關。過去六個月他仔細研究了市場。我們的新產品會在首爾、倫敦、東京、洛杉磯、紐約和上海先發佈。這些城市都是它們各自國家的趨勢引領者。

How do projections look compared to the last roll-out?
相比上一次的新品發佈，我們的預期結果怎麼樣？

We expect to see a bigger turn out than 2013.
我們預期這次新品展示的結果會超過2013年。

Ok, let’s leave it at that for now. During Friday’s department meeting we’ll go over the budget of your departments for the upcoming fiscal year.
好的，現在差不多了。星期五的部門會議我們會討論各部門下一財年的預算。

Alright, I’ll have that ready for you. See you then.
好的，我會準備好的。下次見。

Have a good morning. See you on Friday.
祝大家有個愉快的早晨。星期五見。

Let's Practice

Make it right.

I _______the original request myself.

1.filed
2.made

We _____ to see a bigger turn out than 2013.

1.expect
2.aim

“These will be the trend setters “ means: ____.

A.These will be the forefront.
B.These will be famous.
C.These will be trending.
D.These will be acknowledge.

Good morning. This is Michael _______ marketing.

A.in
B.from
C.on
D.our

Great. Today is just a __(1.)__ of the __(2.)__ roll-out. Let’s go __(3.)__ and start with R and D. Jack you have the floor.

coming / ahead / forward /review / assessment / upcoming

DISCUSSION

Make a conversation with your teacher.

1.How did you organize that conference?

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L5 Unit 28 – Making a career change

Editor — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:05:46 +0000

Unit 28
Making a career change

職場攻略/職業發展
English for the workplace/Career Development

BRAIN STORM

Share your ideas with your teacher and try to make sentences.

What career path are you taking right now?
Do you like your career?

VOCABULARY

Repeat these sentences after your teacher.

1. intrigued (adj.) 被吸引
I am intrigued to horror movies.
我對恐怖電影很感興趣。

2. run some things by you (phr.) 交流，談一談
Are you free? I need to run some thing by you.
你有空嗎？我需要和你談一談。

3. mentor (n.)導師
Mr. Nolan is a good mentor.
諾蘭先生是一位好導師。

4. stable (n.) 穩定的
Do you want a stable job? Then this is for you.
你想要一份穩定的工作嗎？那是給你的。

5. data (n.) 數據
Can you give me the data last month?
你能給我上個月的數據嗎？

6. stuck (phr.) 困住
I am stuck in work.
我被困在工作中。

7. defining moment (n.) 關鍵時刻
This promotion is your life defining moment!
這次升職是您人生的決定性時刻！

8. priority (n.) 優先
What is your greatest priority in life?
您一生中最重要的事情是什麼？

Dialogue

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Zac, so, tell me what’s on your mind. I have to admit, I was intrigued by the email you sent me.
Zac，告訴我你在想什麼。我要承認，你發給我的郵件很吸引我。

Well, Michael, I feel like I need some professional advice. I consider you a mentor, and I wanted to run some things by you.
Michael，我覺得我需要一些專家意見。我把你當做我的導師，我想和你交流一下。

Now you really have my attention! Let’s hear it!
這下我可是全神貫注的聽了！說吧！

Basically, I’ve been thinking a lot about making a career change. I have a stable job in marketing – but it’s all numbers, data, and budgets. I’m creatively-oriented, and I am starting to hate what I do. I feel stuck.
大致而言，我考慮了很久要做職業轉變。我有一份穩定的市場行銷工作——但全是數字，數據，預算。我喜歡做創意，我開始討厭我的工作了。我覺得自己被困在這裡。

It sounds like you’re at a defining moment. Let me ask you a question: what is your top priority? Financial stability? Job satisfaction? Independence?
聽上去你正處在一個關鍵時刻，我問你：什麼是你的最優先事項？財務穩定？工作滿意度？獨立？

Well, all of the above! I don’t expect to become a millionaire, but I want to be fulfilled by my work. Ideally, I want to make a living doing something creative. I just can’t spend all day looking at spreadsheets anymore!
嗯三個都是！我沒想著成為百萬富翁，但我想在工作上找到滿足感。理想情況下，我希望我的工作是有創意的。我不能再每天都盯著電子表格了！

I really do get it. You need an outlet for your creative side. You want a job that provides financial stability, but that also uses your creative talents and passions.
我真的理解你。你需要釋放你創造性的那一面。你想要一份有財務穩定性的工作，但同時能用得上你的創造性天分和激情。

Exactly! But if I quit my job, is that irresponsible?
正是如此！但如果我辭職，會不會不負責任？

My advice? Go slowly, and don’t quit your job without having a safety-net or another job offer. But look for a change where you can use your creativity, either in work, or in your personal life.
我的意見嗎？慢慢來，別接著辭職，等有了保障或另一份工作時再說。但尋找可以讓你用到你的創造性的改變，無論是在工作還是個人生活中。

That’s good advice. Maybe I can find a creative hobby outside of work in the meantime – while I start looking for other positions on the creative side of marketing.
這意見很好。說不定我能在工作之外找到一個創造性的愛好——同時我再找創造性市場營銷的職位。

Let's Practice

Make it right.

I consider you a mentor, and I wanted ____ some things by you.

1.to run
2.be

And don’t quit your job without _____ a safety-net or another job offer.

1.have
2.having

1.“I want to be fulfilled by my work. “means: _______.

A.I want to be satisfied by my work.
B.I want to be busy.
C.I want to be a full time worker.
D.I want to be filled by work.

2. I have to admit, I was _____ by the email you sent me.

A.shocked
B.angry
C.sad
D.interested

It sounds like you’re at a __(1.)__ moment. Let me ask you a question: what is your top __(2.)__? Financial __(3.)__? Job satisfaction? Independence?

defining amazing goal priority stability abundance

DISCUSSION

Make a conversation with your teacher.

1.What career do you want to explore?
2.Do you see yourself pursuing that career in 5 years?

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L5 Unit 27 – Hiring intern

Editor — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:41:09 +0000

Unit 27
Hiring intern

職場攻略/辦公日常
English for the workplace/Communication in workplace

BRAIN STORM

Share your ideas with your teacher and try to make sentences.

Have you tried being an intern? If yes, how was your experience? If no, what would you like to experience?

VOCABULARY

Repeat these sentences after your teacher.

1. hectic (adj.) 忙亂的
My work schedule is so hectic.
我的工作日程很忙。

2. get down to business (idi.) 談正事
Okay! Let’s get down to business!
好的！我們開始談正事吧！

3. industry (n.) 行業
Welcome to the world of IT Industry!
歡迎來到IT行業！

4. interns (n.) 實習生
We have 3 interns in the HR Department.
我們在人力資源部有3名實習生。

5. proofread (v.) 校對
Did you proofread your proposal?
你是否對建議書進行了校對？

6. copy (n.) 合同
Can you give me a copy of this document?
你能給我這份文件的副本嗎？

7. social media pages (phr.) 社交網路頁面
Kim manages all of our social media pages.
Kim管理著我們所有的社交媒體頁面。

8. inquiries (n.) 詢問
Do you have any inquiries?
你有任何疑問嗎？

Dialogue

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Thank you so much for meeting with me on a Saturday, Suzy. I’m sorry I don’t have any time during normal business hours to meet with you.
Suzy非常感謝你在週六與我見面。真是抱歉，正常上班時間我沒有時間和你見面。

That’s not a problem. I have a very hectic schedule, so the weekend was best for me as well. Okay, let’s get down to business. Let’s start with the name of the company and the industry your company is in.
沒關係。我的日程表挺忙亂的，所有週末對我也很合適。好吧，來談正事吧。先說公司名和你的公司所在的行業。

Our company name is One Nature Groceries. We’re in the health foods industry. But the new hires will be working in the marketing department.
我們公司叫One Nature Groceries。我們從事健康食品行業。但是新員工將在市場部工作。

How many interns would you like to hire?
你想要僱幾個實習生？

I need 2 interns.
我需要2個實習生。

Would you like them to start this month?
你想要他們這個月就開始工作嗎？

Yes, we’ll need them to start on the 25th.
是的，我需要他們25號開始工作。

What duties will these interns be doing?
這些實習生要做什麼？

Well, I’m the marketing manager, so they’d be assisting me. I’d need them to proofread some copy, maintain our social media pages and answer all of our customer inquiries. Also, I need one intern to be fluent in Spanish since we have a growing Hispanic clientele.
嗯，我是市場經理，所以他們是做我的助理。我需要他們校對廣告宣傳語，維護社交媒體頁面，答覆所有的客戶詢問。還有，我需要一名講流利西班牙語的實習生，因為我們的西班牙客戶群在逐步增加。

Are there any specific requirements that these two candidates should have?
這兩名候選人需要滿足什麼具體要求嗎？

Yes, they both need to be in college, either incoming juniors or seniors.
是的，他們要是大學在讀生，即將升大三或大四。

Will this be a paid or non-paid internship?
這份實習是有報酬的還是沒報酬？

Paid, they’ll receive a stipend of $1,000 for the whole summer. They’ll also receive a letter of recommendation once the internship is completed.
有報酬，他們整個夏天的津貼是1000美元。實習結束后，他們還會拿到一封推薦信。

When does the internship end?
這份實習何時結束？

It ends September 6, with the possibility of continuing for the fall semester.
9月6日結束，也可能在秋季學期還要繼續。

That’s all the information I need about the interns. Now I’m going to need you send us a short description about your company.
關於實習我需要的就這麼多資訊。現在我需要你發給我一份你公司的簡短說明。

Let's Practice

Make it right.

That’s all _____ information I need about the interns.

1.the
2.x

Will this be a paid or ____ internship?

1.non-pay
2.non-paid

“How many interns would you like to hire? “ means: _____.

A.How many trainees would you like to hire?
B.How many workers would you like to hire?
C.How many beginners would you like to hire?
D.How many learners would you like to hire?

Would you like them to _______ this month?

A.resume
B.come
C.start
D.commence

Our company __(1.)__ is One Nature Groceries. We’re in the health foods __(2.)__. But the new hires will be working in the marketing __(3.)__.

label / name / sector / industry / group / department

DISCUSSION

Make a conversation with your teacher.

1.Where would you like to have your internship?
2. What would you like to learn in your internship?

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L5 Unit 26 – Doing a job handover

Editor — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 06:56:26 +0000

Unit 26
Doing a job Handover

職場攻略/辦公日常
English for the workplace/Communication in workplace

BRAIN STORM

Share your ideas with your teacher and try to make sentences.

How do you think do employees prepare for a job handover?

VOCABULARY

Repeat these sentences after your teacher.

1. responsibilities (n.) 責任
I have so many responsibilities at work.
我在工作中有很多責任。

2. communicate (v.) 交流
You should communicate your concern to them.
你應該向他們傳達你的關注。

3. reinforces (v.) 強化
I hope today will reinforce the importance of trust.
我希望今天將加強信任的重要性。

4. introduction email (phr.) 介紹電郵
Make an introduction email to the Directors.
向董事發送介紹電子郵件。

5. CC (v.) 抄送
Have the manager on CC, in your email.
在您的電子郵件中讓經理使用CC。

6. contracts (n.) 合同
The contracts are already in your table.
合同已經在您的表中。

7. sales leads (phr.) 潛在客戶
Do you have sales leads today?
今天有潛在銷售嗎？

8. cold calling (n.) 直接打電話
I am tasked to be on cold calling today.
我的任務是今天直接打電話。

Dialogue

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Hey Krista, so just to be clear, did you receive all my emails?
嗨Krista，我就確認下。你收到我發給你的所有郵件了嗎？

Yes, I got about 5 or 6 different emails and I’ve already looked through all the attachments.
是的，我收到大概五六封不同地郵件，我把附件都看過了。

Okay, well do you have any questions?
好的，你有什麼問題嗎？

I do, mainly questions concerning my duties and responsibilities. Do I need to contact clients every week?
有，主要是和我的職責相關的問題。我每周都需要和客戶聯繫嗎？

Yes, you do! At Kacey Jones, we like to make our clients feel as if they can communicate with us whenever, so sending a weekly email reinforces that message.
是的！在Kacey Jones，我們希望客戶感到隨時能夠與我們聯繫，所以每周發封郵件會強化這個資訊。

Got it! And will you be making an introduction email or should I just email them myself?
明白了！你會發介紹電郵嗎，還是我直接給他們發郵件？

Don‘t worry about that. I’ll make an intro email and CC you on it. I‘ll try to send it out to everyone a week before I leave. By the way, did you receive all 26 sales contracts?
這個不必擔心。我會發介紹電郵，抄送給你。我盡量在我離開之前一周發給大家。順便問一句，所有26個銷售合同你都收到了嗎？

Yes, I did
是的，我收到了。

Great! I’ll also send you some files on my sales leads. I would suggest just cold calling them.
好極了！我也會把一些潛在客戶的文檔發給你，我建議你直接給他們打電話。

Thanks!
多謝！

Now, here’s a paper copy of my day-to-day activities. I’ve summarized my daily and weekly goals and what preparation I do in between. You’ve already received a copy of this via email. Let me know if you have any questions.
這是我逐日活動安排的紙質版。我總結了我每天和每周的目標以及這之間我做的準備。你已經收到一份電子郵件版的了，有問題就告訴我。

Everything is crystal clear. So, Devin I hope you don’t mind if I ask, but why are you leaving?
都非常清楚。 Devin我希望你不介意我的問題，你為什麼離職呢？

To be frank, I really love what I do and the people I work with, but I can’t stand the long hours. I found a part-time job with another company. My new office will be close to home and I’ll get to spend more time with my kids.
坦誠講，我喜歡我的工作和同事，但工作時間太長了。我在另一家公司找到一份兼職。新辦公室離家很近，我能和孩子們多在一起。

What a true family man! I’m the opposite, a total workaholic!
真是顧家好男人！我恰好相反，我是純粹的工作狂！

That’s exactly what this position requires… Oh, before I forget let me send an email with all my contact details. If you have any questions about anything, just shoot me an email.
那正是這份工作需要的。哦，我發給你一份我的聯繫方式詳情，免得我忘記。你有問題的話給我封郵件就行。

I appreciate it, Devin. Also, thanks for scheduling this handover meeting! You’ve been extremely helpful!
非常感謝，Devin. 也很感謝安排這個交接會！你幫了我大忙！

Let's Practice

Make it right.

I do, mainly questions _______my duties and responsibilities.

1.concerning
2.tackling

By the way, did you receive all 26 sales _______?

1.contracts
2.arrangements

“sending a weekly email reinforces that message. “ means: ________ .

A.Sending a weekly email strengthens that message.
B.Sending a weekly email forces that message.
C.Sending a weekly email supplements that message.
D.Sending a weekly email defends that message.

Hey Krista, so just to be clear, did you ______ all my emails?

A.get
B.receive
C.acquire
D.claim

Yes, you do! At Kacey Jones, we like to make our __(1.)__ feel as if they can __(2.)__ with us whenever, so sending a weekly email __(3.)__ that message.

recalls / reinforces / customers / clients / talk / communicate

DISCUSSION

Make a conversation with your teacher.

1.What do you think is the hardest part of doing a job handover?

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L5 Unit 25 – Factory Tour

Editor — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:31:28 +0000

Unit 25
Factory Tour

職場攻略/市場業務
English for the workplace/Communication skills

BRAIN STORM

Share your ideas with your teacher and try to make sentences.

What is the nearest factory near you? What does that factory manufacture / make?

VOCABULARY

Repeat these sentences after your teacher.

1. suppliers (n.) 供應商
We are the suppliers of salmons.
我們是鮭魚的供應商。

2. facility (n.) 設施
The facility is built in 1970s.
該設施建於1970年代。

3. operations (n.) 生產
The operation of this machine is simple.
這台機器的操作很簡單。

4. location (n.) 廠址
We must decide on the location of our new swimming pool.
我們必須決定新游泳池的位置。

5. impressive (adj.) 印象深刻
The machines are so big and impressive.
機器是如此之大，令人印象深刻。

6. customers (n.) 顧客
The store has a lot of regular customers.
這家商店有很多固定客戶。

7. employees (n.) 員工
The firm has 1000 employees.
該公司有1000名員工。

8. equipment (n.) 設備
Our main equipment is imported from the US.
我們的主要設備是從美國進口的。

Dialogue

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

It’s great to finally meet you in person, Mr. Chen. You’re one of our most important suppliers. I’ve been looking forward to visiting your factory.
Chen先生，很高興見到您。您是我們最重要的供應商之一。我一直很期待來參觀您的工廠。

It’s my pleasure to meet you too, Mr. Rogers. Shall we get started?
Rogers先生，我也很高興見到您。我們開始參觀吧？

Certainly! Is this a new facility?
好！這是新建成的嗎？

Yes, this is our new location. We moved our operations here last year. Our old factory was 30,000 square meters. This is double the size.
是的，這是我們的新廠址。去年剛把生產搬到這裡。我們的舊工廠有30000平方米，新廠面積是其兩倍大。

That’s quite impressive. Business must be going well.
真令人印象深刻。生意一定很好吧。

Yes, and we are still growing. We are getting new customers and new orders all the time. And I must thankyou for the business you keep bringing us!
是呀，我們還在不斷增長。新顧客越來越多，新訂單天天都有。我真得感謝您一直以來對我們的支援！

That’s great to hear! What about your employees? How many people work here?
真是好消息！您的員工怎麼樣？有多少人在這工作？

Right now almost 300 people, including factory and office workers
現在大約300人，包括工廠工人和辦公室人員。

Is the equipment new as well?
設備也是新的嗎？

Yes, mostly. When we moved here, we upgraded to top-of-the-line equipment. We hope to deliver products at the highest quality.
恩，多數是的。我們搬廠后，就升級到了頂級設備。我們希望製造品質最佳的產品。

We’ve been very satisfied with the quality of your products. Can we take a look at your production area now?
我們對貴廠產品的品質非常滿意。現在我們可以看看你們的生產區域嗎？

Sure. Before we go in, please put on this helmet. We put safety first in our factory.
沒問題。去那之前，請戴上這個頭盔。我們廠視安全高於一切。

Let's Practice

Make it right.

We are getting new ______ and new orders all the time.

1.operations
2.customers

What about your ________? How many people work here?

1.employees
2.equipment

“Is this a new facility?” means: _____ .

A.Is this a new company?
B.Is this a new establishment?
C.Is this a new equipment?
D.Is this a new setup?

Yes, this is our new location. We moved our ____ here last year.

A.operations
B.store
C.shop
D.work

Yes, and we are still __(1.)__ . We are getting new __(2.)__and new orders all the time. And I must thankyou for the __(3.)__you keep bringing us!

business / work / adding / growing / costumers / customers

DISCUSSION

Make a conversation with your teacher.

1.What factory would you like to have a tour on?
2.What would you like to learn in that specific factory?

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L5 Unit 24 – Firing an employee

Editor — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:18:53 +0000

Unit 24
Firing an employee

職場攻略/職業發展
Workplace English/Career Development

BRAIN STORM

Share your ideas with your teacher and try to make sentences.

Do you think it is easy to fire an employee? What do you think would the employer feel after firing an employee?

VOCABULARY

Repeat these sentences after your teacher.

1. letting someone go (phr.) 解僱某人
It is hard letting someone you love go.
很難讓你愛的人離開。

2. terminate (v.) 終結
I am sorry but we will terminate your contract.
很抱歉，我們將終止您的合同。

3. performance reviews (phr.) 績效考核
Can I see my performance reviews?
我可以查看我的表現評論嗎？

4. adjustment (n.) 適應
Can you make an adjustment in my salary?
你可以調整我的薪水嗎？

5. severance package (n.) 遣散費
We will give you your severance package.
我們將給您遣散費。

6. accrued (adj.) 累積
I’d like my money returned with accrued interest.
我希望我的錢以應計利息退還。

7. tie up the loose ends (n.) 辦完零碎的事情
I have to tie up the loose ends in my job.
我必須把零碎的工作整理起來。

8. exit interview (n.) 離職面試
How was your exit interview?
你的離職面試怎麼樣？

Dialogue

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Kyle, I’m sorry to have to tell you that we’re letting you go. Your last performance reviews have not been up to par, and we feel that you’re just not a good fit for this position. Your employment will terminate at the end of the month.
Kyle，很抱歉我們要通知你我們要解僱你了。你最後一次的績效考核並沒有達到應有的水平，我們覺得你可能不太適合這個職位。你的合同到本月底就要終止了。

You can’t be serious! I’ve been working really hard lately. Yesterday, I even stayed overtime to go over the Richter account. I can’t believe this is happening!
你開什麼玩笑！我最近一直很努力在工作，昨天我還因為Richter的帳戶的事情加班了呢。真不敢相信你們這麼做！

I understand that you feel that way, but the decision is final.
我們理解你的感受，但是我們主意已定。

You know, I’ve handed in all my reports on time, and I’ve made a lot of effort to fit in here. It’s just not fair!
你知道的，我所有的報告都按時提交，為了融入這裡我也做了很多努力。這太不公平了！

I know that moving into our department last year has been a difficult adjustment for you. We just haven’t seen you put as much effort as we would have liked into becoming part of our team. We do appreciate your years of service, and will be giving you a severance package. Your final paycheck will be given to you at the end of the month.
我知道去年到我們部門來對你來說不容易。我們只是沒有看到你努力成為團隊中的一份子。我們很感激你多年的付出，也願意給你一筆遣散費。你最後一筆工資會在這個月底給你的。

What about all my vacation time and benefits?
那我的帶薪休假和福利呢？

Your final paycheck will include your accrued vacation and sick days. And here is a packet from HR explaining your options for continued health care coverage. Do you have any questions?
你最後一筆工資裡會包括你沒有用掉的帶薪年假和病假。還有這是人事部解釋你以後健康保險選擇的所有資訊。你還有什麼問題嗎？

Yes, does everyone know this is happening?
有，大家都知道這件事嗎？

No, but we have asked Julia to help you complete your reports by the end of the month. And Julia will tie up the loose ends on your other projects.
還不知道，但是我們已經讓Julia幫你完成了到月底前的報告。 Julia會處理你其他項目的細節問題的。

What about me? Do I have a say in any of this?
那我呢？我有發言權嗎？

Yes, we’d like to set up an exit interview with you before you leave. You’ve been with our organization a long time and we would be interested in hearing your feedback. It’s been a pleasure working with you these past few weeks, Kyle. I wish you all the best for the future.
有的，你走之前公司會有一個離職面試。你在我們公司很長時間了，我們希望聽到你的反饋意見。和你共事的過去幾個星期很高興，也希望你未來一切順利。

Let's Practice

Make it right.

I understand that you feel that way, but the decision is _____.

1.final
2.finished

I’ve made a lot of ___ to fit in here.

1.energy
2.effort

“Julia will tie up the loose ends.”means: ______.

A.Julie will tie her shoe laces.
B.Julia will settle unfinished business.
C.Julie will solve mysteries.
D.Julia will time ribbons.

Yes, we’d like to set up an exit ______ with you before you leave.

A.interview
B.dialogue
C.consultation
D.session

Your final __(1.)__ will include your accrued vacation and sick days. And here is a __(2.)__ from HR explaining your __(3.)__ for continued health care coverage.

payment / choices / options / packet / wallet / paycheck

DISCUSSION

Make a conversation with your teacher.

1.How would you feel if your friend was fired from work? What would you do to console him / her?

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L5 Unit 23 – Buying a gift

Editor — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:07:57 +0000

Unit 23
Buying a gift

海外生活/日常溝通
Oversea life/Daily Communication

BRAIN STORM

Share your ideas with your teacher and try to make sentences.

What gift have you recently given? Who did you give it to?

VOCABULARY

Repeat these sentences after your teacher.

1. advice (n.) 意見
What gift does she like? Give me an advice!
她喜歡什麼禮物？給我個建議！

2. wedding (n.) 婚禮
Are you ready for the wedding?
你準備好參加婚禮了嗎？

3. gift (n.) 禮物
John got me a piano as a gift!
John送我一架鋼琴作為禮物！

4. registry (n.) 禮單
Have you checked the registry?
你檢查註冊表了嗎？

5. bribe (n.) 賄賂
Did he bribe you?
他有賄賂你嗎？

6. invite (adj.) 邀請
Anne did not invite me to their wedding.
安妮沒有邀請我參加他們的婚禮。

7. crystal (n.) 水晶
The ring has crystal in it.
戒指上有水晶。

Dialogue

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Hi, Theresa. Could I ask you for some advice?
嗨，Theresa。我能問一下你的意見嗎？

Sure, Theo. What is it?
當然啦，Theo。什麼事啊？

My American friends, Lance and Laura, invited me to their wedding. I want to get them a gift. But I don’t know what to buy. Can you please help me?
我的美國朋友，Lance和Laura。邀請我去參加他們的婚禮。我想給他們一份禮物，但是我不知道送什麼好。你能幫我嗎？

I can try. Do you have the invitation? Here, it says, “Registered at Bath and Barn.” That means your friends have made a list of all the gifts they hope to receive. If you buy them a gift from this registry, they will be very pleased.
我試試吧。你收到請柬了嗎？這裡說，“在Bath and Barn有結婚禮單”，意思是你的朋友已經列出了一系列他們想收到的結婚禮物。如果你到這家店去買上面寫著的禮物，他們會很高興的。

Wonderful! I also need to buy some gifts for my business clients. Is there a registry for that?
太好了！我還要給我的客戶買點禮物。他們在那裡也會列禮品單嗎？

No, not for business gifts! Registries are for getting married, having a baby, and decorating a home. For business gifts, you have to be very careful. Giving an expensive gift might seem to be a bribe.
不是不是，不是給商務往來送禮的！婚禮禮單是為新人，准媽媽，和裝修房子準備的。商務送禮的話必須非常謹慎，送太貴重的可能會有行賄之嫌。

What can I do?
那我要怎麼辦？

Usually, inviting a client to a meal or giving a client tickets to a special event is safe.
通常，請客戶吃頓飯或是送他們一些特殊場合的門票是保守之選。

Ok, got it.
好的，知道了

Look, I found Lance and Laura’s wedding registry online! There are so many items on this list. Which gift will you buy?
你看，我在網上找到了Lance and Laura的結婚禮單！單子上有不少可以選擇呢，你想買哪個？氣把員警都叫來。

How about this clock? It’s $39.99.
這個鬧鐘怎麼樣？ 39.99美金。

Too bad, someone has already bought the clock! You should select another gift on the list. Here you see the items still available.
真不巧，已經有人買下這個鬧鐘了！你要從單子上重新選一個禮物。這裡是可選的專案。

Then I will buy these crystal candlestick holders. They’re lovely.
(那我買這些水晶燭臺吧，他們很好看。

Let's Practice

Make it right.

Lance and Laura, _____ me to their wedding.

1.asked
2.invited

If you buy them a gift from this registry, they will be very ______.

1.okay
2.pleased

“Giving an expensive gift might seem to be a bribe.”means: _____.

A.The gift might seem to be a bait.
B.The gift might seem to be a pay-off.
C.The gift might seem to be a incentive.
D.The gift might seem to be a trap.

Could I ask you for some _______?

A.advice
B.reply
C.input
D.opinion

I also need to __(1.)__ some gifts for my business __(2.)__. Is there a __(3.)__ for that?

buy /get / registry / list / customers / clients

DISCUSSION

Make a conversation with your teacher.

1.Why do you think gifts make people happy?

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L5 Unit 22 – Last day at work

Editor — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:55:44 +0000

Unit 22
Last day at work

職場攻略/職業發展
Workplace English/Career Development

BRAIN STORM

Share your ideas with your teacher and try to make sentences.

What is your dream job? Why is it your dream job?

VOCABULARY

Repeat these sentences after your teacher.

1. significant (adj.) 有意義的
Is it significant to paint the office?
油漆辦公室重要嗎？

2. determination (n.) 有決心的
Strengthen your determination.
增強你的決心。。

3. optimism (n.) 積極樂觀的
Great every day with optimism.
每天都很樂觀。

4. perseverance (n.) 堅持不懈的
I idolize your perseverance and hard work.
我崇拜你的毅力和辛勤工作。

5. ample (adj.) 很多
She has an ample amount of fun ideas!
她有很多有趣的主意！

6. inspiration (n.) 靈感
Where do you get your inspiration from?
你從哪裡得到靈感？

7. bittersweet (n.) 喜憂參半的
Losing and Winning are both bittersweet.
輸贏都是苦樂參半。

8. diligent (n.) 勤懇的
Sheila is so diligent in work and in school.
Sheila在工作和學校都很勤奮。

Dialogue

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

In the past 10 years, we’ve seen colleagues come and go, but today we say goodbye to a colleague that has made a significant difference at our company. She has led the creative team with determination, optimism and perseverance.

She has brought an ample amount of innovative ideas, and has always thought
outside of the box for new ways of improving our products and services.

We have appreciated all the hard work that Francis has done for this company. We’ll truly miss her as a colleague, a friend, and an inspiration to us all. Thank you, Francis!
過去的十年間，我們看著同事們來了又走，但今天我們要和一位對公司影響非凡的同事告別。她帶領的創意團隊態度堅決、積極主動、堅持不懈。

她帶來了許多原創點子，總是可以跳出思維定勢，用新的方法來提升我們產品和服務品質。

我們一直以來都對Francis在這個公司的工作稱讚。我們會很想念她，作為同事、朋友及我們的靈感。謝謝你，Francis！

Thank you so much Chris for the compliments! During my time at James and Morrison, I’ve worked with some of the most brilliant people I’ve ever met. These are people who love their jobs and have worked hard to get to where they are now.

These people are diligent and motivating, and I will miss them. I have a bittersweet feeling about leaving today. I have worked here for so long that I can’t imagine working anywhere else.

謝謝你的誇獎Chris！我在James and Morrison公司任職期間，我和許多最聰明的人一起共事。這些人熱愛自己的工作，為自己的目標不斷奮鬥。

這些人睿智又有幹勁，我會想念他們的。今天我離開這裡，心裡感到五味陳雜。我在這裡幹了這麼長時間，很難想像要到別的地方去工作的情形。

I’d also like to give a special thanks to Tim. You’re a stellar director and the best mentor anyone could ever ask for. All the advice you’ve given me has really helped me grow my skill sets and achieve the next stage of my career.

Thank you to Greg, Stacy and Janice for all their hard work and dedication. It has been a pleasure working with you guys! And of course I’d like to wish Tina all the luck in the world.

She’ll be taking over my work from now. Congratulations Tina! I know you’ll do an outstanding job! I want to wish everyone the very best. Thank you so much and keep in touch!
我還想特別感謝一下Tim。你對任何人來說都是個優秀的總監和最好的導師。你給我的建議幫我提升了專業技能，登上事業的下一個高峰。

謝謝你Greg，Stacy，Janice，謝謝你們辛勤的工作和付出。能和你們共事是我的榮幸！當然我要祝Tina一切順利。

她從今往後會接替我的工作。恭喜Tina！我相信你一定會表現出色的！我想祝福所有人一切順利，謝謝你們，保持聯系！

Let's Practice

Make it right.

She has led the creative team with ________, optimism and perseverance.

1.determination
2.determined

These people are diligent and ____.

1.motivator
2.motivating

“You’re a stellar director “ means: _____.

A.You’re an outstanding director.
B.You’re a star director.
C.You’re a director who likes stars.
D.You’re a good director.

These people are ___ and motivating, and I will miss them.

A.intelligent
B.diligent
C.lazy
D.consistent

She has brought an __(1.)__ amount of innovative ideas, and has always thought outside of the box for __(2.)__ ways of __(3.)__ our products and services.

huge / ample / latest / revising / new / improving

DISCUSSION

Make a conversation with your teacher.

1.What will be the reason or the factors why you will resign from your job?

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Unit 31Wine tasting

海外生活/休閒餘樂Oversea life/Leisure and entertainment

BRAIN STORM

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Dialogue

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DISCUSSION

L5 Unit 30 – Social media strategy

Unit 30Social media strategy

職場攻略/辦公日常English for the workplace/Communication in workplace

BRAIN STORM

VOCABULARY

Dialogue

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L5 Unit 29 – Making a conference call

Unit 29Making a conference call

職場攻略/市場業務English for the workplace/Communication skills

BRAIN STORM

VOCABULARY

Dialogue

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L5 Unit 28 – Making a career change

Unit 28Making a career change

職場攻略/職業發展English for the workplace/Career Development

BRAIN STORM

VOCABULARY

Dialogue

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DISCUSSION

L5 Unit 27 – Hiring intern

Unit 27Hiring intern

職場攻略/辦公日常English for the workplace/Communication in workplace

BRAIN STORM

VOCABULARY

Dialogue

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DISCUSSION

L5 Unit 26 – Doing a job handover

Unit 26Doing a job Handover

職場攻略/辦公日常English for the workplace/Communication in workplace

BRAIN STORM

VOCABULARY

Dialogue

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DISCUSSION

L5 Unit 25 – Factory Tour

Unit 25Factory Tour

職場攻略/市場業務English for the workplace/Communication skills

BRAIN STORM

VOCABULARY

Dialogue

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DISCUSSION

L5 Unit 24 – Firing an employee

Unit 24Firing an employee

職場攻略/職業發展Workplace English/Career Development

BRAIN STORM

VOCABULARY

Dialogue

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DISCUSSION

L5 Unit 23 – Buying a gift

Unit 23Buying a gift

海外生活/日常溝通Oversea life/Daily Communication

BRAIN STORM

VOCABULARY

Dialogue

Let's Practice

DISCUSSION

L5 Unit 22 – Last day at work

Unit 22Last day at work

職場攻略/職業發展Workplace English/Career Development

BRAIN STORM

VOCABULARY

Dialogue

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Unit 31
Wine tasting

海外生活/休閒餘樂
Oversea life/Leisure and entertainment

Unit 30
Social media strategy

職場攻略/辦公日常
English for the workplace/Communication in workplace

Unit 29
Making a conference call

職場攻略/市場業務
English for the workplace/Communication skills

Unit 28
Making a career change

職場攻略/職業發展
English for the workplace/Career Development

Unit 27
Hiring intern

職場攻略/辦公日常
English for the workplace/Communication in workplace

Unit 26
Doing a job Handover

職場攻略/辦公日常
English for the workplace/Communication in workplace

Unit 25
Factory Tour

職場攻略/市場業務
English for the workplace/Communication skills

Unit 24
Firing an employee

職場攻略/職業發展
Workplace English/Career Development

Unit 23
Buying a gift

海外生活/日常溝通
Oversea life/Daily Communication

Unit 22
Last day at work

職場攻略/職業發展
Workplace English/Career Development