Unit 1 Introduction to Business.pptVIP

Unit 1 Introduction to Business Text What is Business? Pre-reading Questions When you see the word business, what other words or ideas may come to your mind? Write them down quickly and put them into categories. Pre-reading Questions Could you give your own definition of business? You may begin with: Business is … What is the definition given in the text? What are the major activities involved in business? Explain them. Language and Comprehension concept n. idea underlying sth; general notion 观念；概念 It seems he doesn’t know the concept that everyone should have an equal opportunity. exchange n. giving one thing in return for another 交换；互换 He is giving her French lessons in exchange for her teaching him English. distribution n. distribute vt. separate sth into parts and give a share to each person 分发；分配 distribute sth to/among sb The medical team distributed medicine to the village people. various adj. of several kinds, unlike one another 不同种类的；各种各样的 There they saw butterflies of various colors. conversion n. convert vt. change from one form to another 转变；转换 convert (sth) (from sth) (into sth) The room was converted from a kitchen into a store room. ore n. rock, earth, mineral, etc. from which metal can be obtained 矿石 dealership n. 代理商；经销商 classify vt. arrange sth systematically in classes or groups 分类 The books in the library are classified according to subject. perform vt. do a piece of work, sth one is ordered to do, sth one has agreed to do 执行；履行 perform a task/ perform a function/ perform one’s duty mechanic n. worker skilled in using or repairing machines or tools 技工；机修工 combination n. combine vt. join or mix together to form a whole 合并；混合 combine with; combine A with B; combine A and B Combine the eggs with a little flour and heat the mixture gently. surplus n. amount left over after one has used all that one needs; amount by which money received is greater than money spent 剩余；盈余 We have a trade surplus of $ 4 billion. expenses n. (pl.