商务英语视听说Unit6-1.ppt

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good morning. I am very honored to have the opportunity to address such a distinguished audience. My name is Monica Li and I’m in charge of the PR Department of Oracle China. What I’d like to do today is to provide you with some general information about Oracle Corporation and its latest developments in China. Hopefully, this introduction can help you gain a better understanding of our company. My presentation will be divided into 2 parts. Firstly, Oracle, and secondly, Oracle China. The Presentation will last bout 5 minutes. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask at the end of my presentation. Useful Sentences 1)I am very honored to have the opportunity to address such a distinguished audience. 2) I’m in charge of the PR Department of Oracle China. 3) What I’d like to do today is to provide you with some general information about Oracle Corporation. 4) My presentation will be divided into 2 parts. Firstly,Oracle, and secondly, Oracle China. Listening and Speaking Talking about company profile STEP 1. You will hear a presentation delivered by the PR Department Manager of Oracle China. Listen to the second part of the presentation and take notes and then construct a chart for the company profile Company Profile Status: Largest enterprise software company in the world the first global software giant in China Established time: in 1977 Headquarters: Redwood Shores, California Employee: 42,000 Annual Revenue: $ 11 billion Development in China :Launched on China’s market in 1989; set up Beijing Oracle Software Systems Co.Ltd in 1991. Oracle China Branches: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu. Services provided: 9i E-Business platform, E-Business Suite, consulting services, education and support services. I will start with Oracle, our parent company. Oracle Corporation, the world’s largest enterprise software company, was founded in 1977 by Larry Ellison, Bob Miner and Ed Oates. He