新视野大学英语（第三版）读写教程Book4-Unit5-B-Culture makes the business world go round.ppt

6. What can be inferred from the example about Ann given in the text? (Para. 12) Asian managers avoid criticizing a person in the face of others. Tips Text Comprehension 译文： 对美国经理人来说，把某人单独挑出来予以夸奖或批评是日常性的做法，但对亚洲人来说，这样做会使他们觉得不自在或甚为尴尬。 Text Comprehension Sentence Interpretation 原句： Singling out an individual due to praise or criticism, a daily habit amongst American managers, may cause Asians to become uncomfortable or deeply embarrassed. (Para. 12，L61) 解释: For American managers, to pick out a single person to praise or criticize is something they do everyday as a habit. The same practice, however, may make Asians uncomfortable or very embarrassed. 7. What suggestions are given by the author for Ann to lead her Asian team better? (Para. 13) To give the team members criticisms in more private settings; To motivate the team members in culturally appropriate ways; To respect the concept of saving face in the team members’ culture. Tips Text Comprehension 8. What enlightenment will we get from the text? (Para. 14) If we want to succeed in every field, we will need to learn how to handle the deeper differences between cultures. Tips Text Comprehension 原句： For business success, it is essential to learn to mediate these deeper cultural differences. (Para. 14, L72) 解释: If you want to succeed in business, you will need to learn how to handle the deeper differences between cultures so that no conflicts will arise. 译文： 为了取得商业成功，学会协调这些更深层次的文化差异是极其重要的。 Text Comprehension Sentence Interpretation 调停，协调 Text Comprehension Text Summary erected visionary leadership take the examples of a thorough exposition close the deal an abrupt end Ann __________________________ cultural differences, and tried to establish team_____________________. Later, when the team __________ face-to–face for their first quarterly review meeting, Ann, boldly criticized and questioned a Korean, which made him become embarrassed and uncomfortable immediately and the meeting ______________. Clearly