高级商务英语听说（第二版）Unit 1 Globalization Trend.pptVIP

University of International Business and Economics Unit 1 Globalization Trend全球化趋势 ? Learning objectives  In this unit students will learn words and expressions related to globalization trend and WTO. Students will be able to argue either in favor of or against globalization or WTO. ? Background reading Notes: delegate 代表 collapse 失败；垮下 (an attempt) collapse fail suddenly or completely riot 暴乱；骚乱 riot wild or violent disturbance by a crowd of people tear gas 催泪瓦斯 Seattle 西雅图（美国华盛顿州的城市） diplomat 外交官 diplomat person in the diplomatic service, e.g. an ambassador jubilant 欢欣，欣喜的（尤指由于成功）jubilant (about/at/over sth) showing great happiness, esp. because of success，Diplomats were jubilant at successfully completing this session. inject sth. into （比喻）向某人引进，注入（新思想，活力，感情等） inject sth (into sb/sth) introduce (new thoughts, feelings, etc) into sb/sth. Their agreement will inject optimism into a gloomy global economy. unity 和谐和睦，团结一致 concession 妥协，让步 concession thing granted or yielded, esp. after discussion, an argument, etc. penalty duties 惩罚性关税 subsidy 补贴 agriculture subsidy 农业补贴 scrutinize 仔细或彻底检查 scrutinize look at or examine (sth) carefully or thoroughly take into account 考虑 take into account = take into consideration Kyoto accord 京都议定书 The Kyoto accord also called Kyoto Protocol aims to curb the air pollution blamed for global warming. The accord requires countries to cut emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Kyoto Protocol was adopted in Kyoto, Japan, on 11 December 1997. take precedence 优先的权利；优先权 take precedence (over sb/sth) have the right to come before sb/sth in time, order, rank,etc. The needs of the community must take precedence over individual requirements. Answers to comprehension questions: It aimed primarily at reducing tariffs on goods and services as well as opening markets and setting trade rules for rich and poor countries alike. The implied meaning of U.S. Trade Representative’s sayin