文档介绍：VOA商务英语
VOA Lesson 1 - VOA商务英语系列
Dodge: Tate associates is a global consulting firm, right?
Tate: That's right. A few years ago, we had just two offices. Now we're up to 90.
Dodge: Why so many, so fast?
Tate: We had to. To by a global player, we need to access to local markets. A local office gives us to access to these markets.
(一个当地的办事处能使我们介入这些市场)
Dodge: So e to you…
Tate: e to us and asked: "What do I do now"?
Dodge: In what areas?
Tate: You name it. Accounting, computers, all areas.
Dodge: So you consultant all areas.
Tate: We consultant wherever there's a need. And if there isn't a need, we create one.
Dodge: So you consultant all areas.
Dodge: Specifically, though, what are your strengths?
Tate: The core of our businesses is accounting, we provide accounting services for many of our clients.
Dodge: You are more than bookkeepers.
Tate: Of course. We're planners. We help our clients keep pace with the global economy.
Dodge: Having offices around the globe helps.
Tate: We can say to our clients, "we have access, we know people… my friend in Tokyo,
my friend in Washington, my friend in BJ."
Dodge: So work is another of your strengths?
Tate: Yes. Our work is a major strength.
Dodge: working isn't easy.
Tate: For us it is easy. All of our employees speak several languages.
Dodge: So they are sensitive to local culture?
Tate: They are sensitive and they are objective.
Dodge: Objectivity is a …
Tate: It's a necessity for consultants. You have to be objective or your can't do your job.
Dodge: So sensitivity and objectivity are the major strengths of your employee, correct?
Tate: Correct. But let me petent. My employees are very, very good at their jobs.
Dodge: In sum, then, your employees are sensitive, objective, petent.
Tate: That sums it up nicely.
VOA Lesson 2 - VOA商务英语系列
Business English. Time for your meeting. Weiwei: Dr Luckket, it's time for our meetings. Dr Luckett: Thank you. I'll be right there. H