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1. Launching an Initial Public OfferingZoe: What are you looking at? Midas: It’s the Prospectus for Boogle’s IPO. I wish I could Get in on the Initial public offering, but since I can’t, I’ll buy stock as soon as the company becomes Publicly traded. Zoe: I’m not really familiar with how the Stock market works. You mean you’re going to ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы trading stamp[trading stamp] {n.} One of the stamps that you get because you buy something there; a stamp you getwith a purchase and save in special books until you have enough totake to a special store and trade for something you want. Motheralways buys things in stores where they give trading stamps....
3. Mergers and AcquisitionsMarisol: What do you think of the big announcement this morning? Lamar: That our company is going To merge with McQ Corp.? From what I’ve Heard through the grapevine, this isn’t a Merger but a Hostile takeover. Marisol: But the CEO said this morning that our company and McQ Corp. are Equals in this merger, ... Читать далее...
4. A Flaky FriendShawn: What’s the matter? You look like you’re about To blow your lid. Rick: Yeah, Let’s just say I’m not happy. Shawn: That’s Putting it lightly. What’s up? Rick: My friend Steve was supposed To come by Here after work to Give me a ride home. I Lent him my car so he could take ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова dividendDividend — дивиденд Перевод слова To pay a dividend — выплачивать дивиденды collect a dividend — получать дивиденд annual dividend — годовой дивиденд These shares earn Dividends. Эти акции приносят дивиденды. The series B preferred stock will not accrue Dividends. По привилегированным акциям серии B дивиденды не начисляются. A company pays Dividends on both its ... Читать далее...
6. A Star Trek ConventionGuido: Whoa, check you out! That’s a great Costume. Are you going to the Star Trek Convention? Rita: Yeah, it’s in town until Sunday. Have you ever been to one? Guido: Me? No way! Don’t get me wrong. I’m a Fan of the shows. And, No offense, but I thought only Geeks went to the ... Читать далее...
7. Breaching Computer SecurityJin: Did you hear what happened to McQ Corp? Dina: No, what? Jin: Hackers were able to get Unauthorized access to its computer systems and cause a lot of problems over the weekend. They destroyed Data and Rendered the system Unusable. In fact, the entire system Crashed. Dina: I hadn’t heard that. Why McQ Corp? ... Читать далее...
8. The Stock MarketHeather: What’s the matter? You look terrible. Paul: Haven’t you seen the paper? The Stock market went down a lot yesterday. The NASDAQ is down 100 points and the Dow is down 30! My Portfolio is in big trouble. Heather: I knew you had some Stock options in this company, but I didn’t know you ... Читать далее...
9. Understanding Corporate StructureAndrea: This Organizational chart is really confusing. Raffael: Why are you looking at that? Andrea: I have an interview next week and I’m trying To bone up on the company I’ll be interviewing with. I want to impress them, but this chart is really confusing. Raffael: Let me see. It’s a simple Flow chart. You ... Читать далее...
10. Stock market reportToday’s Stock Market Report: Helium was up, feathers were down. Paper was stationary. Fluorescent tubing was dimmed in light trading. Knives were up sharply. Cows steered into a bull market. Pencils lost a few points. Hiking equipment was trailing. Elevators rose, while escalators continued their slow decline. Weights were up in heavy trading. Light switches ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова directorDirector — директор, руководитель, режиссер Перевод слова A bigtime director — прославленный режиссер acting director — исполняющий обязанности директора general director — генеральный директор She’s the Director of personnel. Она директор по персоналу. He acted as Director for a month. Он замещал директора в течение месяца. The Director shouts «Curtain up». Режиссер кричит «поднять занавес!». ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы latch on[latch on] or [hitch onto] {v.}, {informal} 1. To get hold of;grasp or grab; catch. He looked for something to latch onto andkeep from falling. The football player latched onto a pass. 2.{slang} To get into your possession. The banker latched onto athousand shares of stock. 3. {slang} To understand. The teacherexplained the idea of ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова out-of-stockOut-of-stock — не имеющийся в наличии Перевод слова Be out of stock — не иметь на складе this book is out of stock — эта книга распродана time out of stock — продолжительность дефицита; время отсутствия запасов running out of stock — израсходование запасов out-of-stock item — изделие, не имеющееся в наличии Need-based delivery in ... Читать далее...
14. Making a Sales CallLast week, I was at a business Luncheon and I met a woman Named Dana Okri who was Heading a new Start up. I have been a Sales rep for Eureka Corp. for three years now and our Bread and butter is Data management software. I told her briefly about our products over lunch and ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы out of stock[out of stock] {adj. phr.} Having none for sale or use; no longerin supply; sold out. When Father tried to get tires for an old car, the man in the store said that size was out of stock and were not soldanymore. So many children have bought balloons that the store isnow out of stock. ... Читать далее...
16. Writing a Letter of InquiryI was Laid off from my job three months ago. Since then, I’ve been Pounding the pavement looking for another job. So far, nothing has Turned up, so I decided To take the bull by the horns and deliver Inquiry letters to every company that might have a Job opening. … Dear Ms. Smith (or ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод слова stockStock — ассортимент; акции, ценные бумаги Перевод слова New stock — новый ассортимент to have £500 in stocks — иметь пятьсот фунтов в облигациях stock floatation — размещение акций The shop is well Stocked with camping supplies. В магазине большой выбор туристических принадлежностей. I’m sorry, that swimsuit is completely out of Stock in your size. ... Читать далее...
18. CVS banned tobacco. Now its sales are hurtingSales at CVS Health are getting «smoked.» Last September, CVS became the first major pharmacy chain in America to stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products in its stores. The drug store chain said it was the right thing to do — even though it would hurt sales. Now CVS (CVS) is detailing just how ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы take stock in[take stock in] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have faith in; trust;believe. — Usually used in the negative. He took no stock in theidea that women were better cooks than men. They took little or nostock in the boy’s story that he had lost the money. Do you takeany stock in the gossip about Joan?...
20. A Corporate TakeoverLee: Hello, Lee Williams. Bruce: Hi, Lee. This is Bruce Eng. The reason I’m calling is to find out if there is any news about your company’s Takeover bid for Shamrock Corp. It’s been a week and I was wondering what’s happening. Lee: Hi, Bruce. I’m glad you called. I was just about to call ... Читать далее...
21. Shopping at the SupermarketStocker: Can I help you find something? Meg: Yes, I’m looking for coffee. Stocker: That’s on Aisle 3. Let me show you where it is. Meg: Thanks. Hmm, I don’t see the Jitters Brand that I normally buy. Stocker: It looks like we’re Out of stock. We should get another Shipment next week. Meg: Okay, ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы in stock[in stock] {adj. phr.} Having something ready to sell dr use; inpresent possession or supply; to be sold. The store had no more redshoes in stock, so Mary chose brown ones instead. Compare: IN STORE, ON HAND. Contrast: OUT OF STOCK....
23. Life as a thingLife is so interesting thing…. when i was 3 years i always ask her play game with me. i was so small and also i was sweat. Now i am 13 years old, i really grow up.. at the moment i am studying chinese in China. I have a dream be with my mother very ... Читать далее...
24. Resembling One’s ParentsKhaled: Hi, what are you looking at? Susanna: Your Photo albums. Your roommate let me in and said I could make myself comfortable while I waited for you. Khaled: There are some really Incriminating pictures in there. You’d better give those back to me. Susanna: Not yet! I’m looking at your Baby pictures and your ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод слова majorMajor — главный, важный; мажор; майор Перевод слова Major question — главный вопрос major drawback — основной недостаток major road — главная дорога major chord — мажорный аккорд She is Majoring in linguistics. Ее специализация — лингвистика. A captain is below a Major. Капитан по званию ниже, чем майор. Our car needs a Major overhaul. ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы stock-in-trade[stock-in-trade] {n. phr.} The materials which one customarilydeals, sells, or offers. Imported silk blouses from the Orient arethe stock-in-trade of their small shop. Anecdotes are often anafter-dinner speaker’s stock-in-trade....
27. TraditionsA man and a woman got married, and he told her : » since you are my wife you should respect my traditions and habits…and i have 3 traditions. So, first tradition: On wednesdays i play football with my friends…no matter what..whether it snows or it rains…i dont care..i play football!! -Is it clear for ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы take stock[take stock] {v. phr.} 1. To count exactly the items of merchandiseor supplies in stock; take inventory. The grocery store took stockevery week on Monday mornings. 2. To study carefully a situation, ora number of possibilities or opportunities. During the battle thecommander paused to take stock of the situation. Compare: SIZE UP....
29. Leasing Business EquipmentOlena: We need To keep pace with changing technology, but how are we going To raise capital to upgrade our Equipment? Joel: I’m not sure. Maybe we can find a Supplier who will Extend credit to us. We can pay in Installments. Olena: That’ll be hard to do. No one wants to extend credit these ... Читать далее...
30. Introducing a New ProductAugie: Today’s the day. I’m Giving you the heads up. Our company is Rolling out its new line of cell phones. Lillian: I can see you’re excited about it. What’s so special about the new products? Augie: This line of phones has State-of-the-art technology and Never-before-seen features. It’s been In development for over a year ... Читать далее...
31. Recording an Outgoing Voice Mail MessageI hate the sound of my own voice. I always have. When I’m speaking to an audience, I always sound Forced and Unnatural. So when we had To set up our new Voice mail system’s Outgoing message, it took me a few Tries to get it right: “Hello, you’ve reached Martin Navra at McQ Corp. ... Читать далее...
32. Important Business ContactsKelly: What we need are a few people in the Industry To talk up our new company. John: I’m On top of that. I’m really Well connected, as you know, and I’ve already Put in a few calls to a few of the Movers and shakers in our business. Kelly: I didn’t know you had ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод слова brotherBrother — брат Перевод слова Older brother — старший брат blood brother — кровный, родной брат full brother — родной брат I owe my Brother $50. Я задолжал моему брату $50. He is my own Brother. Он мой родной брат. You’ll like my Brother. Ты похож на моего брата. Интересные факты Warner Brothers Entertainment, Inc. ... Читать далее...
34. Corporate Gift-GivingMichelle: Why did I get Stuck with buying Corporate gifts for our clients this year? Just because I’m a woman doesn’t mean I’m good at buying gifts. Rafiq: It’s not because you’re a woman. It’s because you’re the most Junior employee of the company. I had the job three years ago when I started working ... Читать далее...
35. Shopping at the SupermarketStocker: Can I help you find something? Meg: Yes, I’m looking for coffee. Stocker: That’s on Aisle 3. Let me show you where it is. Meg: Thanks. Hmm, I don’t see the Jitters Brand that I normally buy. Stocker: It looks like we’re Out of stock. We should get another Shipment next week. Meg: Okay, ... Читать далее...
36. American Corporate Culture — Американская корпоративная культураThis corporate culture is also called Anglo-American. It appeared at the beginning of the 20th century before the Great Depression of 1920-1930. Now this kind of culture is spread widely in Americas, UK, in African countries and the Middle East. Anglo-American Corporate Culture is characterized with one lever of governance council. This very council also ... Читать далее...
37. Business TrendsToday, I’m going to be giving you a brief Overview of the Trends that are likely to affect our Industry in the next 10 years. It’s difficult to Predict the Fads that affect how the General public thinks and behaves. However, by looking at recent Polls, we have a good idea about one area that ... Читать далее...
38. Making and Receiving a Job OfferSalima: Hello. Jake: Hi, this is Jake Nagano at Fixit Corp. How are you today? Salima: Oh, hi, Jake. I’m fine. How are you? Jake: Good. The reason I’m calling is that we’d like to offer you the position you interviewed for last week. Salima: Oh, that’s great. I was really impressed with Fixit. Jake: ... Читать далее...
39. Naming your childThere was a woman who was pregnant with twins, and shortly before they were due, she had an accident and went into a coma. Her husband was away on business, and unable to be reached. While in the coma, she gave birth to her twins, and the only person around to name her children was ... Читать далее...
40. Questions and Answers at a PresentationOur company hired an Outside firm to Set up a computer system to help us Keep track of the progress on major projects. The company gave us a presentation on how the new system Worked. Afterwards, the employees got a chance to ask questions. Cecelia: So, In a nutshell, those are the Features of the ... Читать далее...