VOA 商务英语 lesson5

Lesson 5
Dialog 1
New word:vendor¹ website(销售网址)，specification=Specs FAQ=frequently asked questions
F: How did the web search go?(表示询问)
M: Superb². I visited a lot of vendor websites.
F: Did you check out their product pages?
M: Sure ,that is why I found the technical specs.
F: What about the FAQs?Did you read the vendors’ FAQs?
M: The FAQs are really useful.(表强调), a lot of people had the same questions I had
F: So these  vendor sites answered all your questions.
M:All my technical questions ,anyway(至少)
Q：Which site answered his questions?
A: The vendor’s website.
Dialog 2
Post(发表，公布)，tip(指导)
F：Where else did you search on the net?
M: Some users had put up sites on specific products.
F: That ‘s good  products advertising³.
M:  Well(表示意义的转折)，when the comments are positive, it is.

F: You mean users post negative comments too. What a surprise!
M: Some, but the topic is more on how to use the product.
F: and how to avoid bugs(故障)？（疑问词＋动词，）
M: Lots of tips get posted on those users’ websites.
Q: What website has a lot of tips?
A: User’s webs.
Dialog 3
F: Did you email any users?
M: No ,not yet. I don’t think I need to.
F: You got enough information just from the sites?
M: Every website has links to other sites.
F: So you just surf from site to site.
M: I followed the links from site to site, reading about design software.
F: And you know what you want now?
M: I ‘ve got a good picture (understand)just by following the links.
Q; How did he surf from site to site?
A: by following the links.

Small talks(Ask for help)
--Could you help me out?( 较为委婉)，would (will)you lend me a hand

1 vendor   

n.卖主；小贩

参考例句：

• She looked at the vendor who cheated her the other day with distaste.她厌恶地望着那个前几天曾经欺骗过她的小贩。
• He must inform the vendor immediately.他必须立即通知卖方。

2 superb   

adj.高贵的，壮丽的，极好的

参考例句：

• The large bay has a superb backdrop of mountains.大海湾背靠着庄严的山脉。
• The hotel has a large dining room serving superb local cuisine.饭店有一个大餐厅供应上好的当地菜肴。

3 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。