全新版大学英语综合教程第二册-Unit-2-Book-2.pptVIP

Unit Two The richest man in America, down home Pre-Reading Task Rich People I know Who’s Who Quotations There are people who don’t like capitalism(资本主义), and people who don’t like the PCs. But there’s no one who likes the PC who doesn’t like Microsoft. Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning. Li Ka-shing Nicknamed Superman, Asia’s richest and most influential billionaire. Once a poor immigrant, got his start selling plastic flowers in Hong Kong in the 1950s. Business centered on telecom, port services, real estate etc. Now it spans 41 countries and accounts for 13% of HongKong’s stock market value. Has invested more than 7 billion in Chinese mainland and built 400 miles of roads and bridges. Has given away over $500 million to support education and health care facilities in Asia… Pre-reading Questions If you should become the richest man or woman in China, what kind of life do you think you would live? Do you know anything about Wal-Mart and Sam Walton? Wal-Mart heavy discounting, smaller profit margins coupled with higher-volume sales. Customer-oriented Three Basic Beliefs Respect for the individual associates’ opinions respected managers “servant leaders”. “open door” management philosophy Service to the Customer The customer is the boss “Ten-foot Attitude” “Satisfaction guaranteed” refund and exchange policy Strive for excellence (追求卓越) “The Sundown Rule”. Global Reading Scanning Scan the text and underline all the names mentioned and mark their words . Indirect Description of Sam Walton Jamie Beaulieu (a waiter) A simple and ordinary life Indirect Description of Sam Walton John Mayhall (local barber) A man of principle The quotations are chosen to serve certain purposes. What do you think they revolve around? Synonyms: down home Para.5 Para.6 Para.7 Para.8 Carry on like plain folks Folksy ways Friendly, cheerful, a fine neighbor who does his