Unit 6 Company Presentations

Before putting together a company presentation you should think about what the audience wants to hear. State your objectives clearly and concisely. Make sure they understand and remember the key points that you make.

准备公司介绍的发言之前应首先了解听众的需求。要清楚、准确地陈述你的报告目的，以确保听众能了解并掌握你陈述的要点。

Contents

• Learning Objectives
• Part I Warm-up
• Part II Listening Practice
• Task 1: Here are some statements about the above companies. Listen and fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear.
• Task 2
• New Words and Expressions
• You will hear a presentation delivered by the PR Department Manager of Oracle China. Listen to the first part of the presentation and fill in the blanks.
• Listen to the second part of the presentation, take notes and then construct a chart for the company profile.
• Part III Language Focus A
• Language Focus A
• Follow-up Practice
• Complete the introduction to the presentation with words from the list. Then listen to Rachel Rawlins and check your answers.
• You will hear 12 extracts from the introductions to two presentations, one internal, one external. Decide which presentation each extract comes from and complete the table. The first one has been done for you.
• Part IV Video 1: Making a start
• New Words and Expressions
• Pre-viewing
• Work in groups. Discuss the following questions with your group members.
• Look at the following pictures to have a rough idea of the video.
• Viewing: Watch the video and put the items in the right order according to Geoff Bolton's introduction.
• Post-viewing: Work in small groups. Prepare and give a one-minute introduction to each of the following presentations.
• Part V Language Focus B
• Language Focus B
• Follow-up Practice
• Listen to the presentation and complete the notes about the presentation.
• Work in pairs. Take turns and give the presentation referring to your notes.
• Part VI Video 2: What is the point?
• New Words and Expressions
• Pre-viewing
• Work in groups. Here are several aspects about ingredients of failed presentations. Rank the severity and exchange ideas in your group.
• Look at the following pictures to have a rough idea of the video.
• Viewing: Watch the video. Note down what Joan Cooper does badly. Use this checklist to help you.
• Post-viewing
• Work in small groups. One of the worst things about the presentation is its lack of organization. Look at the flow chart below and your notes. Try to work out a well-organized framework of Joan Cooper's presentation.
• Work in small groups. First, read the cards below and then choose Role A or B. Prepare a two-minute introduction to a presentation about yourself, the company and its plans. Then choose the best presenter in your group to give a whole presentation.
• Business Culture: How to Make an Effective Presentation
• Resources
• Business Profile
• Language Expansion
• Text Bank