Unit 7 Book 2 Learning to Work Together #f 1. Difficult Sentences 1.(Para. 3)The simplest analogy to the corporate team would be a sports team 1. Paraphrase the sentence. In the simplest way, we may liken the corporate team to a sports team. 2. Translate the sentence into chinese (=打个最简单的比方,一个企业团队就好比一个运动队。 2.(Para. 4)If there is one player missing the team is handicapped 1. What does"the team is handicapped "mean? (The team is at a disadvantage 2. Translate the sentence into chinese (=任何一名队员缺阵,全队表现都会受到影响。) 3.(Para. 5) Egos do not play any part in teamwork. 1. What does the sentence imply? (The sentence implies that there is no room for any egoism in teamwork. all the team members should think of the interests of the whole team instead of the ir personal interests. 2. Translate the sentence into chinese (=自我主义在团队合作中没有立足之地。) 4.(Para. 7)The leader should also continuously communicate the overall business strategy, as well as providing motivation and inspiration to the team 1. Paraphrase the sentence. (Besides providing the team with motivation and inspiration, the leader of a team should talk frequently with other members of the team about the general strategy the company is pursuing 2. According to the sentence, which is more important to the leader, providing motivation and inspiration, or communicating the overall business strategy Communicating the overall business strategy 5.(Para. 8)In every action of the team, the objectives of the company, and or, business strategy, MUsT be first and foremost 1. Why is every letter of the word"mustcapitalized in the
1 Unit 7 Book 2 Learning to Work Together ## 1. Difficult Sentences 1. (Para. 3) The simplest analogy to the corporate team would be a sports team. 1. Paraphrase the sentence. (= In the simplest way, we may liken the corporate team to a sports team.) 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (= 打个最简单的比方，一个企业团队就好比一个运动队。) 2. (Para. 4) If there is one player missing, the team is handicapped. 1. What does “the team is handicapped” mean? (= The team is at a disadvantage.) 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (= 任何一名队员缺阵，全队表现都会受到影响。) 3. (Para. 5) Egos do not play any part in teamwork. 1. What does the sentence imply? (= The sentence implies that there is no room for any egoism in teamwork. All the team members should think of the interests of the whole team instead of their personal interests.) 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (=自我主义在团队合作中没有立足之地。) 4. (Para. 7) The leader should also continuously communicate the overall business strategy, as well as providing motivation and inspiration to the team. 1. Paraphrase the sentence. (= Besides providing the team with motivation and inspiration, the leader of a team should talk frequently with other members of the team about the general strategy the company is pursuing.) 2. According to the sentence, which is more important to the leader, providing motivation and inspiration, or communicating the overall business strategy? (= Communicating the overall business strategy.) 5. (Para. 8) In every action of the team, the objectives of the company, and or, business strategy, MUST be first and foremost. 1. Why is every letter of the word “must” capitalized in the
sentence? For emphasis 2. Translate the sentence into chinese (=在团队的每个行动中,务必将公司的目标或商业策略放在首要 位置。) 6.(Para. 8)There has to be a"oneness" of the corporate culture 1. What does the sentence imply? It should be recognized by all the team members that they need to work closely together and strive to attain their common goals. 2. Translate the sentence into chinese (=企业文化中必须有“一致性”。) 7.(Para. 9)It does not mean that you should merely follow the herd 1. What does“ follow the herd”mean? (Do the same thing that most other people are doing without really thinking about it for yourself. 2. Translate the sentence into chinese (=这不意味着你应该只是随大流。) 8.(Para. 9)It may be a valid vis ion and if you believe in it strongly enough, you should share it with the rest of the team 1. What does "a valid vision"mean? A valid vision means an idea or perception that is well-grounded, justified, or based on truth or fact 2. Paraphrase the sentence. Your idea may be well-grounded and justified, and if you have firm confidence in it, you should let the other members of the team know it 9.(Para. 9 )If the leader is a competent one, he or she will assess it on its merit and not let ego get in the way 1. Paraphrase the sentence (e If the leader is capable, skilled, wise and qualified, he or she will evaluate the strength and weakness of your idea objectively, and not let his or her self-esteem affect the decision 2. Translate the sentence into chinese (=如果领导称职的话,他/她就会客观评价这个想法,而不会令 自我意识在那里作祟。) 10.(Para. 9 )However, should the team not agree with your vision, don't take it personally
2 sentence? (= For emphasis.) 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (= 在团队的每个行动中，务必将公司的目标或商业策略放在首要 位置。) 6. (Para. 8) There has to be a “oneness” of the corporate culture. 1. What does the sentence imply? (= It should be recognized by all the team members that they need to work closely together and strive to attain their common goals.) 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (= 企业文化中必须有“一致性”。) 7. (Para. 9) It does not mean that you should merely follow the herd. 1. What does “follow the herd” mean? (=Do the same thing that most other people are doing, without really thinking about it for yourself.) 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (= 这不意味着你应该只是随大流。) 8. (Para. 9) It may be a valid vision and if you believe in it strongly enough, you should share it with the rest of the team. 1. What does “a valid vision” mean? (= A valid vision means an idea or perception that is well-grounded, justified, or based on truth or fact.) 2. Paraphrase the sentence. (= Your idea may be well-grounded and justified, and if you have firm confidence in it, you should let the other members of the team know it.) 9. (Para. 9) If the leader is a competent one, he or she will assess it on its merit and not let ego get in the way. 1. Paraphrase the sentence. (= If the leader is capable, skilled, wise and qualified, he or she will evaluate the strength and weakness of your idea objectively, and not let his or her self-esteem affect the decision.) 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (= 如果领导称职的话，他/她就会客观评价这个想法，而不会令 自我意识在那里作祟。) 10. (Para. 9) However, should the team not agree with your vision, don’t take it personally
1. Why is the word"shouldused in the sentence? The word"should"is used here to express a kind of probability, conditionality or contingency. 2. What does"take it personally"mean? E Take it personally"means"think that the rejection gainst you in a personal way. " 3. Paraphrase the sentence. However, if the team doesn't accept your idea, don't think that the members are against you in a 11.(Para. 10)A good leader should be able to communicate this to a team member, but if he or she doesn't, and it turns out as appearing to be a rebuff, don't lose heart. 1. What does"it turns out as appearing to be a rebuff mean? It appears to be a personal rejection 2. What is omitted after“ if he or she doesn't”? Communicate this to a team member. 3. Translate the sentence into chinese (=一个优秀的领导应该能够将这种情况与队员沟通,但就算他/ 她没有这么做,结果让你感觉到似乎这是对你个人的排斥, 也不要灰心。) 12.(Para. 10)If the team found YoU inappropriate, you would be the first to know 1. Paraphrase the sentence If the other members thought you were not a qualified team member, they would soon make it plain directly to 2. Why does the author use subjunctive mood here? The subjunctive mood is used in the sentence to indicate that the situation is not very likely to appear 13.(Para. 12)If you are not enjoy ing your working environment, chances are high that your team is also not working well. 1. What does“ chances are high”mean? It is very likely. 2. Translate the sentence into chinese (=如果你不喜欢现在的工作环境,很可能是因为你的团队运作不 好。) 2 Words and Expressions
3 1. Why is the word “should” used in the sentence? (= The word “should” is used here to express a kind of probability, conditionality or contingency.) 2. What does “take it personally” mean? (=“Take it personally” means “think that the rejection is against you in a personal way.”) 3. Paraphrase the sentence. (= However, if the team doesn’t accept your idea, don’t think that the members are against you in a personal way.) 11. (Para. 10) A good leader should be able to communicate this to a team member, but if he or she doesn’t, and it turns out as appearing to be a rebuff, don’t lose heart. 1. What does “it turns out as appearing to be a rebuff” mean? (= It appears to be a personal rejection.) 2. What is omitted after “if he or she doesn’t”? (= Communicate this to a team member.) 3. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (= 一个优秀的领导应该能够将这种情况与队员沟通，但就算他/ 她没有这么做，结果让你感觉到似乎这是对你个人的排斥， 也不要灰心。) 12. (Para. 10) If the team found YOU inappropriate, you would be the first to know. 1. Paraphrase the sentence. (= If the other members thought you were not a qualified team member, they would soon make it plain directly to you.) 2. Why does the author use subjunctive mood here? (= The subjunctive mood is used in the sentence to indicate that the situation is not very likely to appear.) 13. (Para. 12) If you are not enjoying your working environment, chances are high that your team is also not working well. 1. What does “chances are high” mean? (= It is very likely...) 2. Translate the sentence into Chinese. (=如果你不喜欢现在的工作环境，很可能是因为你的团队运作不 好。) ## 2. Words and Expressions
1.(Para. 1)interviewee: n the person who answers the questions in an interview (插入图片面试jpg) This is best obtained by asking interviewees to complete standard forms or to take tests before or between interviews The total time taken was judged by the interviewees to be between 40 and 60 minutes at review 2.(Para. 2) potential 1. adj. like ly to develop into a particular type of person or thing in the future For the first time she realized the potential danger of her situation (插入图片足球迷jpg) It's wrong to regard all soccer fans as potential trouble-makers it's only a small minority who are responsible for the violence Often a seller will deal concurrently with a number of potential buyers 2. n. the possibility that sth. will develop in a particular way, o have a particular effect; one's natural ability or quality that could develop to make them very good But as you grow in confidence and experience, you will be able to realize your full potential 插入声音文件 potentia (= All girls and boys, from every background, must be able to discover their talents and fulfill their potential. 3.(Para. 3)analogy: n sth. that seems similar between two situations, a close analogy can be drawn between cancer of the cell and a society hooked on drugs. (插入声音文件 analogy) (=Dr Smith explained the movement of light by analogy with the movement of water .) CF: similarity, resemblance, analogy likeness 这些名词均含“相似,类似”之意。 similarity指不同的人或事物在外表、特征、程度或性质等方面有某些相似之处 例如: When comparing cultures, we often pay attention only to the differences without noticing the many similarities resemblance指外观上的相似之处。例如: What happens in the film bears little resemblance to what actually
4 1. (Para. 1) interviewee: n. the person who answers the questions in an interview (插入图片 面试.jpg) This is best obtained by asking interviewees to complete standard forms or to take tests before or between interviews. The total time taken was judged by the interviewees to be between 40 and 60 minutes at review. 2. (Para. 2) potential: 1. adj. likely to develop into a particular type of person or thing in the future For the first time she realized the potential danger of her situation. (插入图片 足球迷.jpg) It’s wrong to regard all soccer fans as potential trouble-makers — it’s only a small minority who are responsible for the violence. Often a seller will deal concurrently with a number of potential buyers. 2. n. the possibility that sth. will develop in a particular way, or have a particular effect; one’s natural ability or quality that could develop to make them very good But as you grow in confidence and experience, you will be able to realize your full potential. (插入声音文件 potential) （= All girls and boys, from every background, must be able to discover their talents and fulfill their potential.） 3. (Para. 3) analogy: n. sth. that seems similar between two situations, processes, etc. A close analogy can be drawn between cancer of the cell and a society hooked on drugs. (插入声音文件 analogy) （= Dr. Smith explained the movement of light by analogy with the movement of water.） CF: similarity, resemblance, analogy & likeness 这些名词均含“相似，类似”之意。 similarity 指不同的人或事物在外表、特征、程度或性质等方面有某些相似之处。 例如： When comparing cultures, we often pay attention only to the differences without noticing the many similarities. resemblance 指外观上的相似之处。例如： What happens in the film bears little resemblance to what actually
happen analogy指外表或实质均不相同的事物对比之下的类似之处,或者两种情况或 者过程的相似性。例如: It is not, of course, invariably helpful to make analogies between sexism and racism likeness普通用词,指人或物从外观看去,有很明显的相似之处,或完全相似 Her elder brother John bore a startling likeness to his father. Collocation! draw /make an analogy by analogy with 4. (Para. 3)opposition: n strong disagreement with, or protest against h as a plan, lat or systel The history of men's opposition to women's emancipation is more interesting perhaps than the story of that emancipation itself As might be expected such a policy aroused enormous controversy and opposition, and was later modified 建新体育场的计划无疑将会面临许多人的反对。 Plans for the new stadium will no doubt face a lot of opposition Collocation face opposition strong /stiff opposition arouse the opposition of 5.(Para. 3)reserve 1.n 1) being ready to be used if needed We always keep some money in reserve, just in case 2)(British English) an area of land where wild animals and plants are protected Many wildlife reserves and parks are too dangerous for park rangers, let alone tourists. 2. V. keep sth. so that it can be used by a particular person or for a particular purpose The chief commander ordered that the soldiers have a one-day rest to reserve their strength for the next battle 我保留持不同意见的权利。 (I reserve the right to disagree
5 happens. analogy 指外表或实质均不相同的事物对比之下的类似之处，或者两种情况或 者过程的相似性。例如： It is not, of course, invariably helpful to make analogies between sexism and racism. likeness 普通用词，指人或物从外观看去，有很明显的相似之处，或完全相似。 Her elder brother John bore a startling likeness to his father. Collocations: draw / make an analogy by analogy with 4. (Para. 3) opposition: n. strong disagreement with, or protest against, sth. such as a plan, law, or system The history of men’s opposition to women’s emancipation is more interesting perhaps than the story of that emancipation itself. As might be expected, such a policy aroused enormous controversy and opposition, and was later modified. 建新体育场的计划无疑将会面临许多人的反对。 (= Plans for the new stadium will no doubt face a lot of opposition.) Collocations: face opposition strong / stiff opposition arouse the opposition of 5. (Para. 3) reserve: 1. n. 1) being ready to be used if needed We always keep some money in reserve, just in case. 2) (British English) an area of land where wild animals and plants are protected Many wildlife reserves and parks are too dangerous for park rangers, let alone tourists. 2. v. keep sth. so that it can be used by a particular person or for a particular purpose The chief commander ordered that the soldiers have a one-day rest to reserve their strength for the next battle. 我保留持不同意见的权利。 (= I reserve the right to disagree.)