VOA 商务英语 lesson2

                              Lesson 2
New words:graphic¹ Be laid off downsize
F：How are things in the graphic design buisiness?Mr. Hyde(询问一般情况，非细节)
M：Great, I really like being my own boss.
F: You started your own buisiness last year, didn’t you?
M: yes , right after I was laid off.
F: weren’t you working for an advertising² firm?(表示求证情况)
M: Before they downsized.
F: In the end,being downsized worked out(.fire ,lay off ,downsize比较，fire比较刺耳)，your new business is a success,
M: As I said,It’s good to be your own boss, no one can lay you off.
Why did Mr. Hyde start his own buisiness?
He was downsized.

Dilog 2
Logo(标志),letterhead(印有抬头的信纸)，website
F：Your graphic design business has worked out for you.
M: It has , even Tade associates uses my design services
F: That’s right, didn’t you design our logo?
M: I designed your logo and your letterhead.
F: you are going to do our website too, right?(get into 开始从事)
M:If I get into website design.
F: If? Web design is a logical next step for a graphic designer.
M: Perhaps, but it’s a big step.
What is Mr. Hyde’s business?
Graphic business
Dialog3
New words: investment, expand(扩展业务)
Dialog 1:
F: So you’ve come to us to…?(引导对方说明来意)
M：I’ve come to you for advice,I need to expand, I need to grow.
F: you want to expand into designing website.
M: I want to design websites, no, I have to design websites, but…
F: but with expansion comes investment.(with great power comes great responsibilty蜘蛛侠)

M: Yes. I need to invest in computers and personnel.
F: You need powerful computers to do web designs.
M: and skilled designer to use the computers.
Q: What does Mr. Hyde want to design?
A: He want to design websites.
Small talk:
--We have coffee and tea. Which would you perfer?
--Tea please!

1 graphic   

adj.生动的，形象的，绘画的，文字的，图表的

参考例句：

• The book gave a graphic description of the war.这本书生动地描述了战争的情况。
• Distinguish important text items in lists with graphic icons.用图标来区分重要的文本项。

2 advertising   

n.广告业；广告活动 a.广告的；广告业务的

参考例句：

• Can you give me any advice on getting into advertising? 你能指点我如何涉足广告业吗?
• The advertising campaign is aimed primarily at young people. 这个广告宣传运动主要是针对年轻人的。