Unit 5 Buying and Selling Lesson 27 Business English 教案

Lesson 27 Business English
Free Talk
What can English help us to do?
/ What can we do with English?
Lead in
Watch a video and answer:
What language are they speaking?
New words
ladder 梯子 n.
congratulate 祝贺 v.
position 位置，方位 n.
account 账目 n.
including 包括；包含prep.
everyday 每天的，日常的adj.
Go over words and expressions according to the story
Mr. Li was a clerk in a big company. He did his________ work very carefully. One day, he became a business manager. His friends all _______ him. He got a better ________ at work. But years later, Mr. Li stole money by making changes to the company抯 _________. He lost everything ________ his family.
Listening
English is the language of international business. Do you know ___business English can be different from ________ English? In business, people sometimes speak English in interesting ways. You might not always know _____they mean. Can you guess the meaning of the sentences below?
Look at this one: Buy low, sell high. It抯 a short and ______sentence. Buy something at a low price, and then sell it at a high price. It makes sense, right?
Reading
Read and answer the questions:
1. If people learn English, they can have more _________ in business.
2. Is business English different from everyday English.
_____________________________________
3. How do they steal money?
_____________________________________
4. What should we do if a person moved up a ladder?
(Translate)It makes sense, right? _______________________________________
2) Fast read: what does each paragraph talk about?
3）Find the meaning of each business terms.
1.Buy low, sell high. a). He is a rich person.
2.we’re in the red this month. b). I have to make my report stronger.
3.I am moving up the ladder. c). Buy something at a low price, and then sell it at a high price
4.I have to beef up my report. d). They steal money by making changes to the company抯 accounts.
5.He抯 a fat cat. e). A person gets a better job or a better position at work
6.They cook the books. f). The business is losing money.
6. Work in groups:
Are they business English or everyday English?
1.What time will the meeting get underway?
2. He is out. Would you like to leave a message?
3.They usually close the books at the end of February every year.
4. Let抯 make it 8 o抍lock tomorrow morning.
5.The new company has been in the black for over a year now.
6.Although he works hard in his small business, he is unable to make a go of it.
7.After rain comes the sunshine.
7. Writing
How can we learn English well?
Write down some sentences.
8.Practice
Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions.
1.-----Who抯 the woman ______red?
----- Oh, she抯 my English teacher, May!
2. My bike is in the tree. I must climb____the ladder and get it.
3. If you work hard ______your job, you will succeed.
4. They learn English _____watching TV programs.
5. Saying 搚es _______thinking makes you a yes-man.
6. I don抰 understand. Can you explain it to me ______another way?
Reading:
Here is an introduction of a business English program.
The program has three courses. Each course is twelve weeks long. For a few dollars each month, you get three sixty-minute classes in the evening, so you won't miss work or school. Our classes are small: only twelve or fifteen students.
The teachers here are from North America and the U.K.All of our teachers speak English as their first language.
If you pass the final examination, you'll receive a certificate. Business around the world recognize our certificates. Where do you want to work? Our certificates will help you get a job.
All courses start on September 1 and March 1. Send your name, address and payment to us. You can also find us on the Internet!
Each course costs 249.99. Please pay for the courses by cheque. Please don't mail cash.
1. You can get _______minutes' class each week.
A. 60 B. 120 C. 180 D. 240
2. How many students are there in one class?
A. 4 B. 9 C. 14 D. 18
3. What do you need to do if you want to get the certificate?
A. Pass the final exam. B. Get a job
C. Work long hours. D. Speak business English well.
4. If you want to finish the course, how much do you need to pay?
A. $149.99 B. $249.99 C. $349.99 D. $449.99