商务英语综合教程第四册Unit_4_International_Risks教材教学课件.ppt

Word PracticeFill in the blanks with appropriate words from the text. The initial letter of each word has been supplied for you. 1. The new government e________ his estate for military purposes. 2. They opened an office abroad in order to c________ the tax laws. 3. She has cried the blues about its financial w________. 4. Ancient artworks were r________ from the US to Greece. 5. There will soon be a s________ in supply of qualified young people. 1. expropriated 2. circumvent 3. woes 4. repatriated 5. shortfall 6. The t________ in his life has come from accidents and illness. 7. He carefully drew a bead on the r________ elephant and shot it dead. 8. The fire at the factory was caused by s________. 9. Their h________ looks showed that he was unwelcome. 10. He applied for e________ to university 3 years ago. 6. turbulence 7. rogue 8. sabotage 9. hostile 10. entrant Unit 4International Risks Warm-up Activities I. Pair works What do you know about international risks? Think about the types of international risks and with your partner. II. Group work Work in small groups, discussing what international risk is the most serious one in international business. III．Think about and then make a list of international risks you know in the world today. Background Information Risks in International Trade are the major barriers for the growth to the same. International trade has been a much debated topic. Economists have differed on the real benefits of international trade. The increase in the export market is highly beneficial to an economy, but on the other hand the increase in imports can be a threat to the economy of that country. It has been the worry of the policy makers to strike the right balance between free trade and restrictions. Economic risks ? Risk of concession in economic control ? Risk of insolvency of the buyer ? Risk of non-acceptance ? Risk of protracted default i.e. the failure of the buyer to pay off the due amount after six months o