Unit 12: Job History

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Eliz: Our guest today is Michael Epstein. Hello, Mike. Thank you for coming back to our program.
Epstein: Hello, again. It`s nice to be back.
Eliz: You said you`re a systems engineer at Advanced Technologies, is that correct?
Epstein: That`s right.
Eliz: What`s your background, Mike?
Epstein: I have a background in both engineering and business.
Eliz: I see. Where did you study engineering?
Epstein: At Stanford. I majored in Electrical Engineering.
Eliz: And when did you graduate?
Epstein: 1988. I graduated in 1988.
Eliz: I see. And what did you do after graduation?
Epstein: My first job was an engineer for a small company in San Francisco.
Eliz: And what were your responsibilities?
Epstein: I was a quality assurance engineer. I worked for them for just under two years.
Eliz: Why did you leave?
Epstein: I became more interested in the business side of things, so I decided to go back to school to get an MBA.
Eliz: That`s interesting, Mike. Let`s take a short break and then I`ll ask you some more questions.
Epstein: Sounds good.

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Eliz: I majored in Electrical Engineering.
Larry: My major was Electrical Engineering.(pause)
Eliz: My first job was an engineer.
Larry: In my first job I worked as an engineer.(pause)
Eliz: I worked for them for just under two years.
Larry: I worked for them for a little less than two years.(pause)
Eliz: I decided to go back to school to get my MBA.
Larry: I decided to go back for my MBA.(pause)

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Eliz: Welcome back. So you were saying, Mike, that you decided to get a business degree.
Epstein: That`s right.
Eliz: Did you go back to Stanford?
Epstein: Yes, I did. I was married at the time, and my wife was also working in San Francisco. So I didn`t want to leave the Bay Area.
Eliz: When did you get your MBA?
Epstein: In 1992.
Eliz: Then what?
Epstein: Well, I was looking for a position with a medium sized company. Advanced Technologies seemed like the right place for me.
Eliz: And now you are Senior Systems Engineer there.
Epstein: That`s right.
Eliz: Do you like your work?
Epstein: Yes, I do, very much.
Eliz: What do you do when you`re not working, Mike?
Epstein: Well, I enjoy golf, but I don`t get much time to play.

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Larry: Listen and repeat.
Eliz: Advanced Technologies.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: He works for Advanced Technologies.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: Who does Mr. Epstein work for?(pause for repeat)
Eliz: He works for Advanced Technologies.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: Stanford University.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: He went to Stanford University.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: What school did he go to?(pause for repeat)
Eliz: He went to Stanford University.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: Electrical Engineering.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: He majored in Electrical Engineering.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: What did he major in?(pause for repeat)
Eliz: He majored in Electrical Engineering.(pause for repeat)

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Eliz: Hello again. We`re here with Gary Engleton, our business language expert. Let`s look at our e-mail question, Gary.
Gary: All right.
[Computer keyboard sounds - tiếng đánh máy trên bàn máy điện tử]
Eliz: Our first question is, “How much vacation do Americans get?”
Gary: Most American workers get at least two weeks after a few years. In addition, most companies give their workers some holidays, like Christmas and July 4th, and some days of sick time. Some part time workers, however, are not paid for vacations.
Eliz: Thanks, Gary. Our second question is,"What is the average work day and work week?”
Gary: We generally think of an 8-hour day and 40-hour week as “normal.” High level executives, however, are usually expected to work as much as 50-60 hours a week because they are paid so much. But at start up companies, people work even more hours, sometimes for very little pay.
Eliz: Thanks for your comments.
Gary: My pleasure.
Eliz: Let`s take a short break.

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Eliz: A day when most people don`t go to work is called_____.(ding) (pause for answer)
Eliz: a holiday.
It`s called a holiday.(short pause)
Eliz: A new company is called _______.(ding) (pause for answer)
Eliz: a start-up company.
It`s called a start-up company.(short pause)
Eliz: The normal work day at an America company is_______.(ding) (short pause)
Eliz: eight hours.
The normal work day is eight hours.(short pause)

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Unit 11: Do You Speak Spanish?

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Max: Good morning Kathy. How are you today?
Kathy: Not bad. And you?
Max: Fine, just fine.
Kathy: Our guest today is Maria Alvarez
Max: Maria Alvarez? Her name is Spanish. Is she from Spain?
Kathy: No, she isn`t. She`s from the United States.
She`s American.

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Larry: Listen and Repeat.
Max: Her name ...is Maria Alvarez.(pause for repeat)
Max: Her name...is Spanish.(pause for repeat)
Max: Is she Spanish?(pause for repeat)
Max: No, she`s American.(pause for repeat)
Max: His name...is Pierre Dubois.(pause for repeat)
Max: His name...is French.(pause for repeat)
Max: Is he French?(pause for repeat)
Max: Yes, he is. He`s from Paris.(pause for repeat)


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Kathy: Now, it`s time for today`s interview. Our guest today is Maria Alvarez. Good morning, Ms. Alvarez.
Maria: Good morning. Please call me Maria.
Kathy: OK. Maria, where do you come from?
Maria: I come from San Jose.
Kathy: San Jose, California?
Maria: That`s right. San Jose, California.
Kathy: Your name is Spanish, isn`t it?
Maria: That`s right. Alvarez is a Spanish name.
My parents come from Mexico.
Max: Do you speak Spanish?
Maria: Yes, I do. I speak Spanish and English.
Kathy: Me too. I speak English and Spanish.
Max, do you speak Spanish?
Max: No, I don`t. I don`t speak Spanish.
Kathy: Our guest is Maria Alvarez.
We`ll talk more after our break.
This is New Dynamic English.


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Larry: Listen and repeat.(pause for repeat)
Max: Maria speaks Spanish.(pause for repeat)
Max: She speaks Spanish and English.(pause for repeat)
Maria: I speak Spanish and English.(pause for repeat)
Max: Kathy and Maria speak Spanish.(pause for repeat)
Kathy: We speak Spanish and English.(pause for repeat)
Max: I don`t speak Spanish.(pause for repeat)
Kathy: Max doesn`t speak Spanish.(pause for repeat)

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Kathy: Our guest today is Maria Alavarez. She comes from San Jose, California. Her parents come from Mexico.
Maria, do your parents speak English?
Maria: Yes, they do. My mother speaks Spanish and English.
Kathy: Does your father speak English?
Maria: Yes, a little. He usually speaks Spanish.
Kathy: We have time for a telephone call.[telephone ring - tiếng điện thoại reo]
Kathy: Hello. You`re on the air with New Dynamic English!



Caller: Hello. My name is Bit. I`m from Thailand. I have a question for Maria.
Maria: Yes, go ahead.
Caller: You`re from California, right?
Maria: That`s right.
Bit: In California, do people speak Spanish?
Maria: That`s a good question. Some people in California speak Spanish. Many people in California speak both Spanish and English.
Kathy: Bit, I have a question for you.
Bit: (nervous laughter) Ahh, for me? Ahh, okay.
Kathy: Do people in Thailand speak English?
Caller: In Thailand, people speak Thai, but some people also speak English.
Kathy: I see. Thank you.
Maria: Thank you for calling.
Kathy: Maria, thank you for coming on our show.
Maria: Thank you for inviting me.
Kathy: We hope to see you again.
Maria: Thank you. I`d like that.


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Larry: Listen and repeat.
Max: English.(Pause for repeat)
Max: Do you speak English?(Pause for repeat)
Maria: Yes, I do.(Pause for repeat)
Maria: I speak English.(Pause for repeat)
Max: Are you English?(Pause for repeat)
Maria: No, I`m not.(Pause for repeat)
Maria: I`m not English.(Pause for repeat)
Maria: I`m American.(Pause for repeat)
Max: Spanish.(Pause for repeat)
Max: Do you speak Spanish?(Pause for repeat)
Kathy: Yes, I do.(Pause for repeat)
Kathy: I speak Spanish.(Pause for repeat)
Max: Are you Spanish?(Pause for repeat)
Kathy: No, I`m not.(Pause for repeat)
Kathy: I`m not Spanish.(Pause for repeat)
Kathy: I`m American.(Pause for repeat)

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At the Tokyo Airport
Woman 1: Excuse me. Do you speak English?(short pause)
Woman 2: Yes, I do.(short pause)
Woman 1: Is this the bus to Yokohama?(short pause)
Woman 2: Yes, it is.(short pause)
Woman 1: Thank you.(short pause)
Woman 2: You`re welcome.(short pause) Woman 1: Are you from Yokohama?(short pause) Woman: No, I`m not.(short pause)
Woman 1: Where are you from?(short pause)
Woman 2: I`m from Korea.(short pause)


Larry: Listen and repeat.


Woman 1: Are you from Yokohama?(pause for repeat)
Woman 2: No, I`m not.(pause for repeat)
Woman 1: Where are you from?(pause for repeat)
Woman 2: I`m from Korea.(pause for repeat)
Woman 1: Really?(pause for repeat)

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Kent: This is the New Dynamic English Man on the street, Ken Moss. Today I`m standing in a children`s playground in Washington, D.C. Excuse me?
Barbara: Yes?
Kent: Are these your children?
Barbara: My children? Well, yes and no. I`m not their mother. But I do take care of them. I`m a childcare worker.
Kent: Oh, I see.
Barbara: Their parents are diplomats. They come from all over the world.
Kent: Oh, they`re so cute!
Barbara: Yes, aren`t they? Ying is from China. Mohammed is from Saudi Arabia. Hans and Frista come from Germany. And Michael is from Sierra Leone.
Kent: Sierra Leone? Where`s that?
Barbara: It`s in Africa.
Kent: I see. Do they all speak English?
Barbara: Yes, they do. They speak English as a second language. Ying speaks Chinese and English. Mohammed speaks Arabic and English. Hans and Krista speak German and English. And Michael speaks English and French.
Kent: Do you speak all those languages?
Barbara: No, I don`t. I only speak English. Oh excuse me! Hans, come back here! Hans, Hans... I have to go!
Kent: OK. Nice talking to you.

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Unit 10: In the U.S., is it better to stay with a company or to change jobs?

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Eliz: Hello, again. We`re here with Gary Engleton, our business language expert. We have an e-mail question for you, Gary. The question is,"In the United States, is it better to stay with one company or to change jobs?
Gary: If you want to be an important executive in a large corporation, it is probably better to change companies at least once or twice. Large corporations hire at least half of their top executives from outside the company.
You should try to stay at each job for at least a year, however. Otherwise, it will look bad.
Eliz: Here`s another e-mail question: “What should I do if I want to change jobs?”
Gary: Well, the most important thing is to keep your skills up to date. This is especially important if you aren`t young anymore. It is unfortunate, but some employers may think that your knowledge is out of date. Take college classes in your field at night or on weekends or even on the Internet.
Eliz: Do you have any other advice?
Gary: Yes, stay in close contact with everyone you know in other companies. Send them friendly e-mails and cards. Ask them for advice and offer yours. Build up your network.
This network will be useful if you need their help to move to their company someday.
Eliz: Thank you, Gary. Let`s take a break.

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Eliz: A person in top management in a company is called______.(ding)(pause for answer)
Eliz: an executive. The person is called an executive.(short pause)
Eliz: Try to stay at each job for at least______.(ding)(pause for answer)
Eliz: a year. Try to stay at each job for at least a year.(short pause)
Eliz: If you want to get a new job, it is important to keep your skills _____.(ding)(Pause for answer)
Eliz: Up to date. Keep your skills up to date.

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Eliz: Today`s Business Dialog is about describing your job responsibilities. Sometimes it`s necessary to describe what you do at your job. Let`s listen to a group of business people at a training session. The trainer asks them to introduce themselves.
Trainer: Okay. Before we get started, let`s go around the table and introduce ourselves. My name is Rachel Jones and I`m a cultural sensitivity trainer. I train executives to understand cultural differences in the workplace. How about you, Dan?
Alvarez: My name is Dan Alvarez. I`m an accountant at Acme Accounting. I prepare tax documents for large and small businesses.
Walters: I`m Janine Walters. I`m a sales representative for Ace Department Stores. I handle sales for the Northeastern United States.
Potowski: My name is George Potowski. I`m general manager at Astro Electronics. We sell TVs, VCRs, radios, that sort of thing. I`m in charge of the sales personnel, and I make sure that our inventory is up to date.
Trainer: Thank you for those introductions.

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Eliz: Now let`s focus on how to describe your job responsibiliies. Eliz: I handle sales.(pause)
Eliz: I handle sales for the Northeastern United States.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: I prepare tax documents.(pause)
Eliz: I prepare tax documents for large and small businesses.(Pause for repeat)
Eliz: I`m in charge of the sales personnel.(pause)
Eliz: I`m in charge of the sales personnel, and I make sure that our inventory is up to date.(pause for repeat)

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Eliz: Welcome back. It`s time for Gary`s Tips. What`s your topics for today, Gary?
Gary: Today I`ll be talking about describing your job responsibilities. In many situations, you need to describe what you do in your job. In a job interview, for example, you need to be able to state two or three of your main responsibilities.
And when you meet other business people at a meeting, a trade show, or even at a party, they may ask what you do in your job.
You should be able to describe what you do in one or two sentences. Think of a clear way to describe what you do.


Let`s listen again to part of the Business Dialog. Listen for the expressions “I train,” and “I prepare.”


Trainer: My name is Rachel Jones and I`m a cultural sensitivity trainer. I train executives to understand cultural differences in the workplace. How about you, Dan?
Alvarez: My name is Dan Alvarez. I`m an accountant at Acme Accounting. I prepare tax documents for large and small businesses.
Gary: Let`s listen to some more of the Business Dialog. This time, listen to the phrases, “I handle,” and “I`m in charge of.”


Walters: I`m Janine Walters. I`m a sales representative for Ace Department Stores. I handle sales for the Northeastern United States.


Protowski: My name is George Potowski. I`m general manager at Astro Electronics. We sell TVs, VCRs, radios, that sort of thing. I`m in charge of the sales personnel, and I make sure that our inventory is up to date.


Gary: We just heard people describing what they do in their jobs. Try writing down what you do in your work. Then think of one or two sentences that clearly describe what you do and practice saying them. Well, that`s all we have time for today. I hope today`s tips were helpful!
Eliz: Thanks, Gary.

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Unit 9: Job Responsibilities

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Story Interlude: Karen`s Job Search=câu chuyện giữa bài: Karen tìm việc.
Kathy: Thanks again for dinner, Max. I had a great time at your house.
Max: We did, too. Karen really enjoyed meeting you.
Kathy: I really liked her too. And John is a great kid.
Max: Thanks.
Kathy: How`s Karen`s job search going?
Max: Well, there are a lot of jobs for computer programmers.
But she can only work part-time.
Kathy: Who will take care of John during the day?
Max: Well, we`re looking for child care.
And I can work at home two afternoons a week.
Kathy: Well, say hi for me.
Max: OK, I`ll do that. I hope we can get together again soon.
Kathy: Yes, I like that. Hi, Elizabeth, how`s it going?
Eliz: Just fine. Oh. I`m late. See you later.

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Eliz: Welcome to our show! We have a new guest today. His name is Mr. Michael Epstein.
Mr. Epstein is Senior Systems Engineer at Advanced Technologies, Incorporated.
Hello, Mr. Epstein. Thank you for coming to our program.
Epstein: It`s my pleasure. Please call me Mike.
Eliz: OK, Mike. Can you tell us a little about Advanced Technologies?
Epstein: Well, we`re located in Sunnyvale, California.
Eliz: That`s Silicon valley, right?
Epstein: That`s right. It`s about forty miles south of San Francisco.
Eliz: And what does your company produce?
Epstein: We make electronic components for computers.
Eliz: Where do you sell your products?
Epstein: We sell our components in domestic markets and also overseas.
Eliz: You`re a systems engineer, is that correct?
Epstein: That`s right.
Eliz: What are your main responsibilities?
Epstein: My main job is to reduce production costs. That`s how I became involved in the negotiations with International Robotics. My job was to find ways to cut production costs for the factory we were building near San Francisco.
Eliz: I see. So you thought industrial robots could provide some cost savings.
Epstein: Exactly.
Eliz: Thanks for talking with us, Mike. Let`s take a short break.

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Eliz: We make electronic components for computers.
Larry: We manufacture electronic components for computers.(pause)
Eliz: What are your main responsibilities?
Larry: What do you do?(pause)
Elliz: My main job is to reduce production costs.
Larry: My main job is to cut production costs.(pause)
Eliz: Industrial robots can provide some cost savings.
Larry: Industrial robots can save company money.(pause)

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Eliz: Hello, again, Mike.
Epstein: Hello.
Eliz: Mike, as you know, we`ll be talking with you, Shirley Graham, and Charles Blake over the next several weeks. We`ll be discussing Charles Blake`s trip from China to the United States to visit you and Ms. Graham at Advanced Technologies.
Epstein: Yes, Mr. Blake came to talk to us about International Robotics` industrial robots.
Eliz: And how did you meet Mr. Blake?
Epstein: I met him in Beijing. I went there to attend a trade show and he was at the show representing his company. I was interested in the robots his company produces. I thought they might be helpful in our manufacturing process. I invited Mr. Blake to come to Advanced Technologies to talk with us about selling us his robots.
Eliz: Thank you, Mike.

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Larry: Telephone.
Eliz: Let`s open up the phone and see if we have any callers.
Eliz: Caller Number 1. You`re on the air with Functioning in Business. Male caller: Hello. Thanks for taking my call. Ahh, Mr. Epstein. I`m a systems engineer too, and I have a question for you.
Epstein: Great! Go ahead.
Male caller: You said that you were involved in a project to build a new factory. How many factories does Advanced Technologies have?
Epstein: We currently have four in the U.S. and two abroad.
Male caller: Where are they located?
Epstein: Our main factory is in Los Angeles, and we have smaller factories in Northern California.
Male caller: What about overseas?
Epstein: We have one factory in the Philippines and one in Mexico.
Male caller: I see. Thank you.
Eliz: Caller Number Two. You`re on the air.
Female caller: Thank you, Mr. Epstein, I was wondering what products Advanved Technologies manufactures.
Epstein: Well, we make electronic components and office computers.
Female caller: What kinds of electronic components?
Epstein: Mostly computer related.
Female caller: I see. Does your company currently use robots on your assembly line? [currently=hiện thời]
Epstein: Yes, we do. The work has to be very precise. [chính xác]
Female caller: I see. Thank you very much.
Eliz: Mr. Epstein, thank you for being on our show.
Epstein: Thank you for inviting me on your show.
Eliz: Let`s take a short break.

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Eliz: At a trade show in China.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: They met at a trade show in China.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: Where did Mr. Epstein meet Mr. Blake?(pause for repeat)
Eliz: They met at a trade show in China.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: Four factories in the U.S. and two abroad.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: It has four factories in the U.S. and two abroad.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: How many factories does Advanced Technologies have?(pause for repeat)
Eliz: It has four factories in the U.S. and two abroad.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: In Los Angeles.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: Its main factory is in Los Angeles.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: Where is Advanced Technologies` main factory?(pause for repeat)
Eliz: Its main factory is in Los Angeles.(pause for repeat)

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Unit 8: Where is France?

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Max: Good morning Kathy, how are you today?
Kathy: Not bad. And you?
Max: Pretty good.
Max: What`s that, Kathy?
Kathy: Oh, that`s a map of Europe. Today`s guest comes from Europe.
Max: Oh, what`s his name?
Kathy: His name is Pierre Dubois.
Max: Where does he come from?
Kathy: He`s from France.

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Max: His name ...is Pierre.(pause for repeat)
Max: What`s his name?(pause for repeat)
Max: His name is Pierre.(pause for repeat)
Max: He comes...from France.(pause for repeat)
Max: Where does he come from?(pause for repeat)
Max: He comes from France.(pause for repeat)


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Max: Let`s look at that map again.
Kathy: OK. Oh, look. Here`s Florence.
Max: Where?
Kathy: Here. In Italy.
Max: I see. Where`s Rome?
Kathy: It`s here.
Max: Where`s Salzburg? Is Salzburg in Germany?
Kathy: No, it`s not. It`s here. It`s in Austria.
Max: Really? I see. It is in Austria.


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Larry: Listen and repeat.(pause for repeat)
Max: Is Paris in France?(pause for repeat)
Max: Yes, it is. It`s in France.(pause for repeat)
Max: Is Salzburg in Germany?(pause for repeat)
Max: No, it`s not. It`s in Austria.(pause for repeat)
Max: Is Madrid in Spain?(pause for repeat)
Max: Yes, it is. It`s in Spain.(pause for repeat)
Max: Is Seoul in Japan?(pause for repeat)
No, it`s not. It`s in Korea.(pause for repeat)

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Kathy: Now, it`s time for today`s interview. Our guest today is Pierre Dubois. Good morning, Mr. Dubois.
Pierre: Good morning. Please call me Pierre.
Kathy: OK. And please call me Kathy.
Pierre: Certainly.
Kathy: Pierre, I have a question for you.
Pierre: Please.
Kathy: You`re French, right?
Pierre: Yes, that`s right. I`m from France.
Max: Do you come from Paris?
Oierre: Yes, I`m from Paris.
Kathy: I love Paris. The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.
Max: And the Padro Museum is in Paris too, right?
Pierre: No. The Padro Museum isn`t in Paris. It`s in Madrid. The Louvre is in Paris.
Max: Oh, that`s right.
Kathy: Thank you,
Pierre: You`re welcome.
Kathy: Our guest today is Pierre Dubois. We`ll talk more after our break. This is New Dynamic English.

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Larry: Listen and repeat.
Larry: Pierre is from France.(pause for repeat)
Larry: He`s French.(pause for repeat)
Pierre: That`s right. I`m French.(pause for repeat)
Larry: Max is from the United States.(pause for repeat)
Larry: He`s American.(pause for repeat)
Max: That`s right. I`m American.(pause for repeat)
Larry: Max is from San Francisco and Kathy is from New York.(pause for repeat)
Larry: They`re American.(pause for repeat)
Kathy: That`s right. We`re American.(pause for repeat)

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Kathy: Now, it`s time to read our e-mail. We have an e-mail today from Michael in Los Angeles, California. He writes, “I like Dijon mustard.” “Does Dijon mustard come from France?”
Max: Pierre, does Dijon mustard come from France?
Pierre: Yes, it does. Dijon is a city in France.
Kathy: I like Cayenne pepper. Is Cayenne in France?
Pierre: No, it`s not, It`s in South America.
Kathy: I see. Thank you. Thank you for being our guest today.
Pierre: You`re very welcome.
Kathy: Yes, thank you. We hope to see you again soon.
Pierre: I hope so, too.

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Larry: Listen and repeat.(short pause)
Larry: Yes or No. Listen for the bell, then answer.(short pause)
Max: Is Paris in France?(ding)(pause for answer)
Max: Yes, it is. Paris is in France.(short pause)
Max: Is Dijon in France? (pause for answer)
Max: Yes, it is. Dijon is in France.(short pause)
Max: Is Rome in France?(ding)(pause for answer)
Max: No, it isn`t. Rome is in Italy.(short pause)

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At the Tokyo Airport

Woman 1: Excuse me. Do you speak English?(short pause)
Woman 2: Yes, I do.(short pause)
Woman 1: Is this the bus to Yokohama?(short pause)
Woman 2: Yes, it is.(short pause)
Woman 1: Thank you.(short pause)
Woman 2: You`re welcome.(short pause)


Larry: Listen and repeat.


Woman 1: Excuse me. Do you speak English?(pause for repeat)
Woman 2: Yes, I do.(pause for repeat)
Woman 1: Is this the bus to Yokohama?(pause for repeat)
Woman 2: Yes, it is.(pause for repeat)
Woman 1: Thank you.(pause for repeat)
Woman 2: You`re welcome.(pause for repeat)

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Larry: Question of the Week! Where do they come from?

Max: Well, Kathy. Are you ready to play QUESTION OF THE WEEK?
Kathy: Yes, I am.
Max: OK. The first question is about Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela. Where does he come from?
Kathy: That`s easy. Nelson Mandela comes from South Africa. The next question is about Michael Jordan. Where does Michael Jordan come from?
Kathy: Michael Jordan? He comes from the United States.
Max: Correct. He`s from Chicago. Now for the last question: Where does Olivia Newton-John come from?
Kathy: Excuse me? Olivia...
Max: Olivia Newton-John.
Kathy: Oh, I don`t know. Does she come from the United States?
Max: No, she doesn`t come from the U.S. She comes from Australia.
Kathy: Australia?
Max: Yes, that`s right. She comes from Australia.
Kathy: Who is Olivia Newton-John?
Max: She`s a singer.
Kathy: Oh, I see.
Max: You did very well.
Kathy: Thanks. I enjoyed it.

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Unit 7: Networking

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Sentence completion. Complete the sentence:
Eliz: To find a job, look at the newspaper_____.(ding)(pause for answer)
Eliz: ads. Look at the newspaper ads.(short pause)
Eliz: A company that helps you find a job is called_____.(ding)(pause for answer)
Eliz: an employment agency. It`s called an employment agency. (short pause)
Eliz: A summary of your work and educational history is called______. (ding)(pause for answer)
Eliz: a résumé. It`s called a résumé.(short pause)
Eliz: Meeting and staying in touch with business associates is called______.(ding)(pause for answer)
Eliz: networking. It`s called networking.(short pause)

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Eliz: Today`s Business Dialog is about describing your educational background.
Let`s listen to Mr. Rosenberg as he is being interviewed for a job. The interviewer asks him about his educational background.
Interviewer: Mr. Rosenberg, can you tell me something about your educational background.
Rosenberg: Yes, certainly. I did my BS at the University of Wisconsin. I majored in computer science. I graduated in 1983.
Interviewer: I see from your resume that you did a Master`s at MIT.
Rosenberg: Yes, I got a Master`s in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in 1986. My specilization was microprocessing design.


MUSIC.

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Eliz: I did my BS at the University of Wisconsin.(Pause for repeat)
Eliz: I graduated in 1983.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: My major was computer science.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: My specialization was microprocessor design.(pause for repeat)


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Gary Tips.
Eliz: Welcome back. It`s time for Gary`s Tips.
What`s your topic for today, Gary?
Gary: Today I`ll be talking about describing your educational background. Sometimes you will need to describe your educational background. You might be at a party, or in a more formal situation, such as a job interview.
In today`s Business Dialog, we heard Mr. Rosenberg at a job interview, talking about his educational background.
He talked about where he studied, what degrees he received, and when he received them.
Let`s listen again to part of the interview.



Interviewer: Mr. Rosenberg, can you tell me something about your educational background?
Rosenberg: Yes, certainly. I did my BS at the University of Wisconsin. My major was computer science. I graduated in 1983.


Gary: Let`s listen to some more of the interview.
Listen to the information Mr. Rosenberg gives about his Master`s degree. First he gives the name of the degree, and then he says what area he specialized in.


Interviewer: I see from your résumé that you did your Master`s at MIT.
Rosenberg: Yes, I got a Master`s in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in 1986.
My specialization was microprocessing design.


Gary: Usually we use abbreviations to refer to degrees. When people say they have a BA or BS, that means they have a Bachelor`s degree.
A BA is Bachelor of Arts and a BS is a Bachelor of Science.
These are degrees you get after four years of study at a college or university.
Higher level degrees are called graduate degrees.
An MA is Master of Arts, for example. An MBA is a Master of Business Administration. Many business executives have an MBA. There are many different ways to say that you have a degree.
For example, you can say,"I did my BA at Stanford,” “I got my BA from Stanford,” or “I have a BA from Stanford.”
Also, when a person says,"I went to Stanford,” this usually means that the person graduated with a BA.
I hope today`s tips were helpful!
Eliz: Thanks, Gary!

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Unit 6: Education

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Eliz: Our guest today is Mr. Charles Blake.
Good morning, Mr. Blake. Thank you for coming back to our program.
Blake: Good morning. It`s a pleasure to be here.
Eliz: In our first interview, you said you work for International Robotics.
Blake: That`s right. We manufacture industrial robots in China.
Eliz: Let`s talk a little about your background. When did you first become interested in international business?
Blake: Let`s see. I studied International Relations in college.
Eliz: I see. Where did you go to college?
Blake: Columbia. I studied at Columbia University.
Eliz: And when did you graduate?
Blake: I graduated in 1986.



Eliz: What other university courses have helped you as an international businessman?
Blake: Well, in addition to International Relations, I did study Chinese. But only for two semesters.
Eliz: What did you do when you graduated?
Blake: I first went to work for World Products, a small import-export company in New York.
Eliz: And what did you do there?
Blake: I was a salesman. I worked for them for about two years.
Eliz: And what did you do then?
Blake: After that, in 1991, I joined International Robotics.

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Larry: Variations.
Eliz: Where did you go to college?
Blake: Where did you go to school? (pause)
Eliz: I studied International Relations in college.
Larry: I majored in International Relations. (pause)
Eliz: I studied at Columbia University.
Larry: I went to Columbia University. (pause)
Eliz: I studied Chinese for two semesters.
Larry: I took Chinese for two semesters. (pause)
Eliz: I went to work for World Products.
Larry: I joined World Products. (pause)

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Eliz: Let`s open the phone lines and see if we have any callers.
Eliz: Caller Number 1. You`re on the air with Functioning in Business.
Female caller: Yes. I have a question for Mr. Blake. You`re in charge of exporting your company`s industrial robots to North America, right?
Blake: That`s right.
Female caller: Does International Robotics export robots to Japan?
Blake: No, not yet. Of course, I hope we can change that. Japan is a very big market.
Female caller: Thank you.
Eliz: Caller Number Two. You`re on the air.
Male caller: Thank you. Mr. Blake, I was wondering what other products International Robotics sells.
Blake: Well, in addition to industrial robots, we manufacture other kinds of industrial equipment.
Male caller: I see. Does your company use your robots on your assembly line?
Blake: That`s a very good question. During the past five years, we have increased the use of robots in our manufacturing. We use them in many different ways. In fact, our worker productivity has increased by 50%.
Male caller: I see. Thank you very much.

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Eliz: Columbia University. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: He went to Columbia University. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: What university did he go to? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: He went to Columbia University. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: International Relations. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: He majord in International Relations. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: What did he major in? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: He majored in International Relations. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: In 1986. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: He graduated in 1986. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: When did he graduate? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: He graduated in 1986. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: For five years. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: He worked at World Products for five years. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: How long did he work at World Products? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: He worked at World Products for five years. (pause for repeat)


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Eliz: Hello again. We`re here with Gary Engleton, our business and language expert. We have an e-mail question for you, Gary. The question is,"How do people find jobs in the U.S.?”
Gary: There are many ways to find jobs in the U.S. One way is through employment advertisements in the newspapers. Newspapers ads are very important in finding a job.
There are also employment agencies which help people find jobs. Agencies can be very effective too, but they may charge high fees to help you.
Eliz: Really?
Gary: Yes, but sometimes the company will pay your fee when they hire you. And some agencies will help you write your resume. They can also help you get interviews with important companies. And sometimes the employment agency will help you practice your interviewing skills.
Eliz: The Internet is also becoming very important in finding jobs, isn`t that right?
Gary: That`s right. Many companies now use the Internet more than newspapers. But the most important place for jobs is among friends and acquaintances. At business conferences and at parties, people often try to meet someone who can help them find a new job. Meeting and staying in touch with business associates is called “networking.”
Eliz: Thanks, Gary. That was very helpful.
Let`s take a break.

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Unit 5: Is She from Chicago?

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Kathy: Hi, Max. How are you today?
Max: Fine. And you?
Kathy: Oh. I`m OK.
Kathy: Our guests today are Sara Scott and her sister Chris.
Max: Is Sara from Washington?
Kathy: Do you mean from Washington, D.C.?
Max: Yes. Is she from Washington, D.C.?
Kathy: No, she`s not.
Max: Where is she from?
Kathy: I don`t know. We`ll ask her.



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Larry: Sara...is from...the United States. (Pause for repeat)
Larry: She`s from the United States. (Pause for repeat)
Larry: Max...is from...San Francisco. (Pause for repeat)
Larry: He`s from San Francisco. (Pause for repeat)
Larry: Kathy...is from...New York. (Pause for repeat)
Larry: She`s from New York. (Pause for repeat)

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Kathy: Now, it`s time for today`s interview. Our guests today are Sara Scott and her sister. Good morning, Sara.
Max: Hi, Sara.
Sara: Good morning, Kathy. Hello, Max.
Kathy: Thank you for coming.
Sara: Thank you for inviting me.
Kathy: I`d like to introduce my sister, Chris.
Kathy: Hello, Chris. Nice to meet you.
Chris: Hello, Kathy. It`s nice to meet you too.
Max: Hello, Chris.
Chris: Hello, Max. Nice to meet you.
Kathy: OK, Sara. I`d like to ask you a question.
Sara: Certainly.
Kathy: What city do you come from?
Sara: I come from Chicago.
Kathy: Chris, are you from Chicago too?
Chris: Yes, I`m from Chicago.
Sara and I are both from Chicago.
Sara: Yes, we`re both from Chicago.
Max: I`m from San Francisco.
Chris: Really? I love San Francisco! The Golden Gate Bridge is in San Francisco.
Max: That`s right. What`s in Chicago?
Sara: Well, the Sears Tower is in Chicago.
Chris: And the Chicago Bulls basket ball team is in Chicago.
Kathy: I love basket ball! Our guests are Sara and Chris Scott. We`ll talk after our break.
Kathy: This is New Dynamic English.


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Max: Sara is from Chicago. (pause for repeat)
Max: She`s from Chicago. (pause for repeat)
Sara: That`s right. I`m from Chicago. (pause for repeat)
Max: Sara and Chris are from Chicago. (pause for repeat)
Max: They`re from Chicago. (pause for repeat)
Chris: That`s right. We`re from Chicago. (pause for repeat)


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Kathy: Let`s look at our e-mail.
Kathy: We have a message from Kim in Korea. Her question is: Where is Chicago? Sara, where is Chicago?
Sara: Well, it`s in the United States. It`s in Illinois...in the state of Illinois. It`s between New York and San Francisco.
Kathy: Sara, Chris, thank you for being on our show.
Max: Yes, thank you.
Sara: Thank you for inviting us.
Chris: It was fun.
Kathy: Lets` take a short break.


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Max: Chicago. (pause for repeat)
Max: Where is Chicago? (pause for repeat)
Max: It`s in the United States. (pause for repeat)
Max: Beijing. (pause for repeat)
Max: Where is Beijing? (pause for repeat)
It`s in China. (pause for repeat)
Max: Where is Paris? (pause for repeat)
Max: It`s in France. (pause for repeat)
Max: London. (pause for repeat)
Max: Where`s London? (pause for repeat)
Max: It`s in England. (pause for repeat)


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Walter: Hi, my name is Walter. Walter Kennedy. (short pause)
Michael: Hello, my name is Michael, Michael Davis. (short pause)
Walter: Nice to meet you. (short pause)
Michael: Nice to meet you, too. (short pause)
Walter: Are you from New York? (short pause)
Michael: No, I`m not. (short pause)
Walter: Where are you from? (short pause)
Michael: I`m from Arizona. (short pause)
Walter: Is the Grand Canyon in Arizona? (short pause)
Michael: Yes, it is. (short pause)
Walter: What about Yosemite Park? (short pause)
Walter: Is it in Arizona? (short pause)
Michael: No, it`s not. (short pause)
Michael: It`s in California. (short pause)
Walter: Oh, I didn`t know that. (short pause)
Larry: Listen and repeat. Walter: Is the Grand Canyon in Arizona? (short pause)
Michael: Yes, it is. (short pause)
Walter: What about Yosemite Park?
Walter: Is it in Arizona? (short pause)
Michael: No, it`s not. (short pause)
Michael: It`s in California. (short pause)
Walter: Oh, I didn`t know that. (short pause)

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Max: Now it`s time for the Question of the Week. Listen to the question. We`ll have the answers on the next show. Where do they come from?


Question number 1: Nelson Mandela. Where does Nelson Mandela come from?
Question number 2: Michael Jordan. Where does Michael Jordan come from?
Question number 3: Olivia Newton-John. Where does Olivia Newton-John come from?
Max: We`ll have the answers on our next show.


Cahy: Well, our time is up. So until next time... This is Kathy.
Max: And this is Max.
Lathy: Good luck in your English studies.
Kathy and Max: Good bye


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Larry: And we`re off the air. Good show.
Kathy: Thanks, Larry.
Larry: Oh, Kathy. Here`re a letter for you.
Kathy: Oh, thanks.
Kathy: Hmm. It`s from my ex-husband.
Larry: Your ex-husband? I didn`t know you were married.
Kathy: Well, we were only married for a year. But we`ve been divorced for a long time. Oh...
Larry: What is it?
Kathy: He`s moving to Washington.
Larry: What do you think?
Kathy: I`m not sure...
[Elizabeth enters]
Kathy: Oh, hi Elizabeth. That`s a beautiful dress.
Eliz: Thank you.
Kathy: Are you going somewhere?
Eliz: Well, I`m meeting someone for dinner.
Kathy: Anyone I know?
Eliz: No, in fact, I`ve never met him myself. He`s a friend of a friend.
Kathy: Well, have a good time.
Eliz: Thank you.


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Unit 4: Industrial trade show

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Eliz: Welcome back to Functioning in Business. Our guest today is Mr. Charles Blake. Good morning, Mr. Blake. Thank you for coming to our program.
Blake: Good morning. It`s a pleasure to be here.
Eliz: Please tell our listeners a little about yourself and your company.
Blake: Well, I work for a Chinese company, International Robotics.
Our head office is in Beijing, China.
Eliz: What does your company manufacture?
Blake: We manufacture industrial equipment and robots.
Eliz: What are industrial robots used for?



Blake: They`re used in the manufacturing process, for example, in car manufacturing and in production of computer parts. They make the manufacturing process safer and more efficient. That`s because robots don`t get tired, sleepy, or hungry.
Eliz: What are your responsibilities at International Robotics?
Blake: May main responsibility is to export the company`s industrial robots to North America. Eliz: I see. Do you spend most of your time in North America? Blake: Not really. I work at the company`s head office in Beijing, but I spend a lot of time traveling.
I usually travel for six to eight weeks a year.
Eliz: So you live in Beijing?
Blake: That`s right. My wife is Chinese and I have one child, a son.
Eliz: What do you do in your free time?
Blake: My free time? Well. I enjoy playing golf and tennis, but unfortunately I don`t have as much time as I would like.


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Eliz: My main responsibility is to export industrial robots.
Gary: I`m responsible for exporting industrial robots. (pause)
Eliz: I work at the company`s head office.
Larry: I work at the company`s main office. (pause)
Eliz: I usually travel for six to eight weeks a year.
Larry: I`m on the road for six to eight weeks a year. (pause)

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Eliz: Who does Mr. Blake work for? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: He works for International Robotics, a Chinese company. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Is he responsible for the import or export of industrial robots? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: He is responsible for the export of industrial robots. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Does he work at International Robotics` head office? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Yes, he does, but he spends six to eight weeks on the road. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Is he married? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Yes, he is. His wife is Chinese. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Does he have any children? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Yes, he does. He has one child, a son. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Does he have any hobbies? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Yes, he does. In his free time, he likes to play golf and tennis. (pause for repeat)
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Eliz: Today`s Business Dialog is about introductions. Imagine you`re in an industrial trade show and you hear this conversation. Let`s listen.
Smith: Hello. Welcome to our booth.
Chang: Hello. My name is Dennis Chang I`m the sales manager for Technologies Solutions.
Smith: Nice to meet you, Mr. Chang.
Chang: Oh, please call me Dennis.
Smith: Okay, nice to meet you, Dennis. I`m George Smith.
Chang: Nice to meet you, George.
Smith: I`m the local sales representative for Ace Electronics in Los Angeles. What can I do for you?
Chang: My company distributes hardware and software in the Eastern United States. Can you give me some information about your products?
Smith: Sure, Here are some brochures.
Chang: Thanks.

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Larry: Listen and repeat.


Eliz: Hello. My name is Dennis Chang. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: I`m the sales manager for Technology Solutions. (Pause for repeat)
Eliz: I`m the local representative for Ace Electronics in Los Angeles. (pause for repeat)
(Gary`s tips) Eliz: Welcome back! You just heard a conversation between two business people meeting at a trade show. Now, it`s time for Gary`s Tips. Are you ready, Gary?
Gary: Sure thing, Elizabeth.
Eliz: What`s your topic for today?
Gary: Today I`ll be talking about how to introduce yourself and your company.
Eliz: That`s a really important topic. You should know how to introduce yourself to new clients.
Gary: Yes, exactly. So, if you want to introduce yourself to another businessperson, say “Hello,” and then give your name. “Hello” is better than “Hi” because it is a little more formal. It`s best to give your full name, first and last.


In today`s Business Dialog, we heard Dennis Chang introduce himself to George Smith at a trade show. Notice that Mr. Chang gives his full name, and then mentions his position and the name of his company.


Let`s listen to the Business Dialog.


Chang: Hello: My name is Dennis Chang. I`m the sales manager for Technology Solutions.


Gary: Let`s listen to how George Smith introduces himself.
Notice that he gives his full name, his position, and his company.


Smith: I`m George Smith. I`m the local sales representative for Ace Electronics in Los Angeles


Gary: If you want to be polite, you should address people by their last name when you first meet them.
In the Business Dialog, Mr. Smith addresses Mr. Chang by his last name.
Let`s listen again.


Chang: Hello. My name is Dennis Chang. I`m the sales manager for Technology Solutions.
Smith: Nice to meet you, Mr. Chang.


Gary: It`s best to use a person`s last name in a business situation until you are very certain that you can be more informal.
In the Business Dialog, Mr. Chang tells Mr. Smith to call him Dennis. This is a signal to Mr. Smith that Mr. Chang wants to be informal.
From that point on, the two businessmen call each other by their first names.
Let`s listen one more time.


Smith: Nice to meet you, Mr. Chang.
Chang: Oh, please call me Dennis.
Smith: Okay, nice to meet you, Dennis. I`m George Smith.
Chang: Nice, to meet you, George

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Unit 3: I’m from Florida

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Music

Max: Good morning, Kathy. How are you this morning?
Kathy: I`m great! And you?
Max: Pretty good. [Intro: His name is Robert Harris.]
Kathy: We have a guest with us today.
Max: What`s his name?
Kathy: His name is Robert Harris.
Max: Robert Harris?
Kathy: Yes, Robert Harris.
He`s from the United States.




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Larry: What`s his name? (pause for repeat)
Max: His name is Robert. (pause for repeat)
Max. His name is Robert. (pause for repeat)
Larry: What`s her name? (pause for repeat)
Max: Her name is Kathy. (pause for repeat)
Max: Her name is Kathy. (pause for repeat)


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Kathy: Now it`s time for our interview. Our guest today is Robert Harris. Good morning, Mr. Harris.
Bob: Good morning, Kathy. Please call me Bob.
Kathy: OK, Bob. I have a question for you.
Bob: Please, go ahead.
Kathy: OK, where are you from?
Bob: I`m from Florida. Disney World is in Florida. Kathy: Is Disney World in Miami?
Bob: No, it`s not. It`s in Orlando. Orlando, Florida.
Kathy: Are you from Orlando?
Bob: No, I`m not. I`m not from Orlando. I`m from Miami.
Kathy: That`s very interesting. Thank you.
Bob: You`re welcome.
Kathy: Our guest is Bob Harris. He`s from Miami, Florida. We`ll talk more after our break. This is New Dynamic English.

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Larry: Where are you from? (pause for repeat)
Bob: I`m from the United States. (pause for repeat)
Larry: Where are you from? (pause for repeat)
Bob: I`m from Florida. (pause for repeat)
Larry: Where are you from? (pause for repeat)
Bob: I`m from Miami. (pause for repeat)


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Kathy: Now it`s time for a phone call. Hello. You`re on the air with New Dynamic English.
Khalid: Hello. My name is Khalid. I come from Cairo.
Kathy: You come from Cairo?
Khalid: That`s right. I come from Egypt. Cairo is the capital of Egypt. I have a short question for Mr. Harris.
Bob: Yes. What is it?
Khalid: You come from Florida. Is Memphis in Florida?
Bob: No, it`s not. It`s in Tennessee.
Khalid: Is Max from Florida?
Bob: No, he`s not. He`s from California.
Khalid: California?
Bob: That`s right. He`s from California.
Khalid: Oh. Thank you. Good-bye.
Bob: Good-bye.
Kathy: Bob, thank you for being our guest today.
Bob: Thank you for inviting me.
Kathy: Let`s take a short break.

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Max: San Francisco. (pause and repeat)
Max: San Francisco is in California. (pause for repeat)
Max: Where is San Francisco? (pause for repeat)
Max: San Francisco is in California. (pause for repeat)
Max: London. (pause for repeat)
Max: London is in England. (pause for repeat)
Max: Where is London? (pause for repeat)
Max: London is in England. (Pause and repeat)

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Walter: Hi, my name is Walter. Walter Kennedy. (short pause)
Michael: Hello, my name is Michael. Michael Davis. (short pause)
Walter: Nice to meet you. (short pause)
Michael: Nice to meet you, too. (short pause)
Larry: Listen and repeat Are you from New York? (pause for repeat)
Michael: No, I`m not. (pause for repeat)
Where are you from? (pause for repeat)
I`m from Arizona. (pause and repeat)


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Kent: This is the New Dynamic English Man on the Street, Kent Moss. Today I`m standing in front of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Excuse me, Sir?
Henry: Yes?
Kent: I`d like to ask you a few questions.
Henry: OK, go ahead.
Kent: What`s your name?
Henry: My name is Henry Parker.
Kent: And where are you from?
Henry: I`m from Tallahassee.
Kent: Tallahassee?
Henry: Yes, Tallahassee.
Kent: Where is Tallahassee?
Henry: It`s in Florida. Tallahassee is in Florida.
Kent: Is that a Spanish name?
Henry: No. it`s an Indian name.
Kent: from India?
Henry: No, American Indian.
Kent: Really?
Henry: Yes, some American cities have Indian names.
Kent: Some American cities have Spanish names, like Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Kent: And a lot of names come from England, like New York, and New Hampshire
Henry: American names come from all over the world.
Henry: That`s right. Well, thank you very much for talking with me.
Henry: You`re very welcome.


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Max: Kathy, my wife and I are having a dinner party this weekend. Would you like to come?
Kathy: Friday night? Sure I`d love to.
Max: Good. You can meet my wife, Karen, and my son, John.
Kathy: Oh, that would be great! Can I bring anything? (Tôi có thể làm món gì đem đến không).
Max: Oh, no. Don`t bother.
Kathy: What time should I come?
Max: We plan to eat around 8:00, so why don`t you come between 7:00 and 7:30?
Kathy: That would be great. I`ll be looking forward to it. I can`t wait to see your new house.

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Eliz: I`m here today with Gary Engleton. Gary is the host of “Gary`s Tip” and also of “Culture Tips.” Hello, Gary! Nice to see you again!
Eliz: Gary, it`s nice to tell our listeners a little about our show.
Gary: Okay! Why don`t you start?
Eliz: All right. As you know, we are following some important business meetings and negotiations. Over the next several weeks, we will be interviewing three business people: Charles Blake, Mike Epstein, and Shirley Graham. Our first guest is Charles Blake. Mr. Blake lives in Beijing, China. He works for International Robotics, a Chinese company.
Gary: What kind of company is it?
Eliz: International Robotics manufactures industrial robots.
Gary: Robots. So it`s a high-tech company.
Eliz: Yes, it is. Then in another program, we`ll interview Mike Epstein. Mr. Epstein lives in Sunnyvale, California, in Silicon Valley. He works for Advanved Technologies, an American company.
Gary: That sounds like a high-tech company too.
Eliz: Yes. Advanced Technologies makes computer components. The third person we`ll interview is Shirley Graham. Ms. Graham is Mr. Epstein`s boss. She`s a Vice President at Advanced Technologies. And you`ll see, she and Mr. Epstein don`t always agree.
Gary: It sounds interesting. When do we start?
Eliz: In just a moment. Charles Blake will be our first guest. But first, let`s take a short break. I`ll see you later, Gary.
Gary: My pleasure.

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Unit 2: Functioning in Business

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Eliz: We`re back again with our guest, Gary Engleton.
Gary: It seems that you have a lot of experience in international business.
Gary: Yes, I travel abroad a lot, and I`m often on the phone with my overseas clients.
Eliz: How did you get interested in doing international work?
Gary: Well, I grew up in an international family. My father was in the army, and when I was young, we lived in Germany and Thailand. And my mother is Korean. I`ve spent quite a bit of time in Korea visiting my grandparents and other relatives.
Eliz: Oh, do you speak Korean?
Gary: Yes, I do.



Eliz: I didn`t know that. I`ve also lived abroad.
Gary: Oh really? Where?
Eliz: In China. I studied political science at UC Berkeley in the seventies. Then I got a Fulbright scholarship to study in China.
Gary: Where in China did you live?
Eliz: I lived in Shanghai. After I left China, I did a Master`s in Public Policy at Georgetown University.
Gary: And so how did you get into radio?
Eliz: I worked at the local radio station when I was at Georgetown. I discovered I like asking questions!
Gary: You`ll get a chance to ask lots of questions on this show!
Eliz: I sure will. Let`s take a break.


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Eliz: In Germany and Thailand.(pause for repeat)
Eliz: He lived in Germany and Thailand. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Where did Gary live when he was young? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: He lived in Germany and Thailand. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Korean. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: He speaks Korean. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: What language does Gary speak besides (ngoài) English? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: He speaks Korean. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Political science. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: She studied political science. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: What did Elizabeth study at UC Berkeley? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: She studied political science. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: At Georgetown University. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: She got her Master`s at Georgetown University. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Where did she get her Master`s? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: She got her Master`s at Georgetown University. (pause for repeat)


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Eliz: We`re back with Gary Engleton, our language and culture expert.
Gary: Hi, Elizabeth.
Eliz: Hello, Gary. Our listeners have sent in some e-mail questions, Gary. They have some questions about American business culture.
Gary: I`ll try my best!
Eliz: Our first question is,"Do Americans usually use their first name or last name in business?”
Gary: Well, this is a difficult question. Not everyone feels the same about names.
Eliz: What do you prefer?
Gary: Personally, I always use my first name, but some Americans prefer to use their last names. To be safe, use the name the other person gives you. I always say,"Please call me Gary.”
Eliz: Our next question is,"When speaking with women in business, when should we use Miss, Mrs. or Ms.?
Gary: Well, Miss is for single women; Mrs. is for married women. They are older words. Ms. is a newer word. Ms. is easier to use than Mrs. or Miss because you don`t have to know whether or not a woman is married. I always use Ms. because with Ms., I always don`t offend people.
Eliz: What do most American women in business prefer?
Gary: I believe most American women prefer Ms.
Eliz: Thank you, Gary. Let`s take a break.

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Eliz: Some people use their first name in business, but others prefer to use their__________. (ding)(pause for answer) (chuông, ngưng để trả lời)
Eliz: last name.
Eliz: They prefer to use their last name. (ding)(short pause)
Eliz: Most American women prefer to be addressed as (gọi là)___________. (ding)(Pause for answer)
Eliz: Ms.
Eliz: They prefer to be addressed as Ms. (short pause)
Eliz: In the past, people used to address all married women as______. (ding)(pause for answer)
Eliz: Mrs. People used to say Mrs. (short pause)


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Eliz: Hello, Gary. Can you tell me more about “Gary`s Tips?”
Gary: Sure.
In “Gary`s Tips”, I`ll be giving tips about language functions.
Eliz: What`s a language function?
Gary: A language function is something that you do with language. An example is a request. You make a request when you ask someone to tell you something or do something for you.
For example, in an airport, if you say,"Can you tell me where Gate 21 is?” you`re requesting directions to Gate 21.
If you say,"I`d like a glass of water, please,” you`re requesting a glass of water.
Eliz: I understand. What are some other language functions?
Gary: Oh, there are lots of different language functions, like offering, refusing, confirming, and agreeing.
For example, when you say,"Would you like another cup of coffee?” you are making an offer.
Eliz: I`ll look forward to hearing more about language functions in the coming weeks.
Gary: Yes, it`s going to be fun!
Eliz: I want to thank you for being with us today.
Gary: Thank you! I`ll see you again next time!


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Eliz: Well, our time is up. Tune in again next time for Functioning in Business. See you then!

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Eliz: My training is in linguistics.
Larry: I studied linguistics.
Eliz: I got my BA.
Larry: I graduated with a BA.
Eliz: I taught business English to foreign students.
Larry: I taught business English to international students.
Eliz: After I got my MBA, I started a business.
Larry: After I got my MBA, I formed my own business.


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Unit 1: Where Do You Come From?

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Max: Hi, I`m Max.
Kathy: Hello. My name is Kathy.
Max and Kathy: Welcome to New Dynamic English!
Larry: Dynamic English is a beginning language course and an introduction to American people and culture. Today`s unit is Where Do You Come From?
Kathy: Good morning, Max. How are you today?
Max: Fine, thank you. And you?
Kathy: Just fine.
Kathy: Hello, everyone. My name is Kathy. I come from New York.
Max: New York?




Kathy: Yes, New York.
Where do you come from, Max?
Max: I come from San Francisco.
Kathy: San Francisco?
Max: That`s right. San Francisco, California.


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Larry: I come from San Francisco.(pause and repeat)
Max: I come from San Francisco.(pause and repeat)
Larry: I come from New York.(pause and repeat)
Kathy: I come from New York.(pause and repeat)
Larry: I come from California.(pause and repeat)
Max: I come from California.(pause for repeat)
Larry: I come from the United States. (pause and repeat)
Kathy: I come from the United States. (pause and repeat)


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- Do you come from Los Angeles?
- No, I don`t. I don`t come from Los Angeles.
- I come from New York City.
- Where do you come from? (New York City)
- I come from New York City.
- California.
- I come from California


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Larry: Daily Dialog—On an Airplane (part 1).

Walter: Hi, my name is Walter. Walter Kennedy. (short pause)
Michael: Hello, my name is Michael. Michael Davis. (short pause)
Walter: Nice to meet you. (short pasue)
Michael: Nice to meet you, too. (short pause)
Larry: Listen and repeat
Walter: Hi, my name is Walter. Walter Kennedy. (short pause)
Michael: Hello, my name is Michael. Michael Davis. (short pause)
Walter: Nice to meet you. (short pasue)
Michael: Nice to meet you, too. (short pause)


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Larry: OK...and we`re off the air. Good shows.
Kathy: Thanks, Larry. Larry, have you met Max?
Larry: Yes, I have. Good show, Max. Welcome to Washington.
Max: Thanks, Larry.
Kathy: Max, how do you and your wife like your new house?
Max: Oh, we like it a lot.
Kathy: Do you miss San Francisco?
Max: A little. But Washington and San Francisco are both very international. I was at the Mall yesterday... ..and there were people speaking Spanish and Russian and Chinese. It sounded like the United Nations. How long have you lived in Washington, Kathy?
Kathy: I moved here several years ago.
Max: Where from?
Kathy: From New York City.
Max: Do you miss New York?
Kathy: Sometimes. But I go there pretty often.


Kathy: Oh, hi, Elizabeth.
Elizabeth: Have you met Max?
Eliz: No, I haven`t.
Kathy: Elizabeth, this is Max Wilson.
Max just moved from San Francisco. Max, this is Elizabeth Moore. Elizabeth is the host of Functioning in Business. Her show is on next.
Max: Nice to meet you, Elizabeth.
Liz: Nice to meet you too. Max. Excuse me, but my show is about to begin.
Max and Kathy: Good luck.


Eliz: Okay, Larry. I`m ready when you are.
Larry: Ready for Functioning in Business.
Eliz: Hello, I`m Elizabeth Moore. Welcome to Functioning in Business!


Larry: Functioning in Business is an intermediate level business English course with a focus on American business practice and culture. Today`s unit is “Introductions, Part 1"


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Eliz: In this program we will follow the story of an important business trip. We will follow the meetings and negotiations between several international companies.
As we study these meetings, we`ll interview some of the participants. We will also look closely at the language they use for conducting business in English.
We`ll see how successful use of English can lead to success in business and in international communication.


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Eliz: Our guest today is Gary Engleton. Gary is our host of “Gary`s Tips” and also of “Culture Tips.” “Gary`s Tips and “Culture Tips” will be regular features on Functioning in Business.
Hello, Gary! Welcome to our show!
Gary: Hello, Elizabeth! It`s great to be here.
Eliz: On each Functioning in Business program, you`ll talk about how to use English in business situations.
Gary: That`s right. I`ll give tips about American culture and about using the English language in business. I`m glad we`re able to do this radio show together.
Eliz: I am, too. I`m excited about doing a radio documentary on using English for business.
Gary: Me too. I think it will be interesting and useful for our listeners.
Eliz: Gary, let`s tell our listeners a little about your background.
Gary: Sure. What do you want to know?
Eliz: How did you get into the language consulting business?
Gary: I studied at UCLA.
Eliz: That`s the University of California at Los Angeles, right?
Gary: Right. I got my BA there in 1979.
Then I went to Harvard Business Schoool to do an MBA.
While I was doing my MBA, I taught business English to foreign students.
Eliz: That`s interesting.
Gary: After I got my MBA, I started my own business.
I began helping foreign companies do business in the United States. Now I also work with international business people who need help with their English.
Eliz: We`re so happy to have you on our show.
Gary: I`m happy to be here!
Eliz: Great! Let`s take a break.

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