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行在美国 Q:据说美国是一个由汽车驱动的国家,美国人实际上是个生活在轮子上民族。 你认为这是一种夸张的说法吗? A: This is basically a correct observation, which says something about the American way of life. Americans like to do business without leaving their cars. Wherever you go, you'll see drive-in banks, drive-in restaurants, drive-in churches and drive-in movies. Q :如果我以游客的身份访问美国,我可以在美国境内开车吗? A: Yes, you can. When you drive in the U. S. , it's a good idea to have an international driver's license if you are a foreigner and don't have a state license. Each of the fifty states of the U. S. has its own traffic laws. Drivers are expected to know and understand the local laws even if they don't live in a particular state. You can get information when you cross the border into a different state at a tourist information center. Q:在中国某些道路上开车,司机必须将自己的行车速度控制在标牌规定的限速内。美国是否也有限速? A: Yes. In most states, the speed limit on the expressway is 55 miles per hour, or about 88 kilometers per hour. On some roads, such as state or federal expressways, there is a minimum speed of 40 miles per hour, or about 65 kilometers per hour. Q:我作为一名出公差来美国的旅行者,可没有必要为了旅行而去买一辆车子。 我想贵国一定有某种租车服务行业吧? A: Of course we do. This country has the most developed car rental industry in the world. The two largest American car rental companies, Hertz and Avis, have offices all over the U. S., with counters at most airports and in many international cities. Other national car rental companies you can find at airports, such as Thrifty, National, Budger or Dollar, have offices in other countries too, so you may want to reserve a car through your travel agent in your own country. 0:那么租车时我以什么方式来付款呢? A: In order to rent a car, you have to have a major credit card, such as MasterCard, Visa, or American Express. Without a credit card you may have to pay a very high deposit on the car. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, you may rent used cars from used car rental companies, such as Rent-A-Junker and Ugly Duckling. Their rates are often lower and they don't always demand a credit card. Sometimes they have special offers that make the total cost of renting a car even lower. Q:如果我没有驾照,那我怎样去其他城市呢? A: There are three ways to get from city to city without a car. In some places, you can take Amtrak, the national passenger rail service. Or you can take a bus. Greyhound is the largest long distance coach company, which offers the monthly pass. And, of course, you can fly. There are dozens of airlines, both regional and national. Prices are not regulated, so airlines can make special offers that are sometimes cheaper than train tickets. There are also shuttle and commuter flights between some major cities that are close to each other. Q:听说美国城市的公共交通不尽如人意,有没有这回事? A: Well, I have to admit that getting around a city on public transportation is generally not as easy as it is in most other countries, but it is possible. Although only a few cities have subways, most towns with a population of 50,000 or more have some kind of city bus service. Q:万一坐巴士或地铁到不了我想要去的地方怎么办呢? A: You can always take a cab. You can stop a cab on the street, but that's not easy in many cities. It's actually easier to call a taxi company listed in the Yellow Pages of a telephone directory and ask them to send a cab to your door. American taxi drivers will usually expect a tip of at least 10%. In big cities like New York, cabbies expect a tip of 15%. Q:十分感谢您所提供的情况。 A: You're welcome. Q: It is said that the United States is country driven by automobiles, and Americans are actually a people living on wheels. Is this an exaggeration7 A:这种看法基本上是正确的,它反映了美国人的生活方式。美国人喜欢开车办事。你到处可以看到―免下车‖银行、―免下车‖餐馆、―免下车‖教堂和―免下车‖电影院。 Q: If I visit the United States with a tourist's visa, can I drive in the country? A:你可以在美国开车。如果你是外国人,又没有某州的驾驶执照,可你想开车,那你最好携带一张国际驾驶执照。美国50个州都有各自的交通法规。即使外州来的开车人也应知晓当地的法律。你在穿越州界时可以在新到的那个州所设的旅游信息中心打听情况。 Q: In China, drivers have to drive under a posted speed limit on some roads. Is there any national speed limit in the U. S.? A:是的。大多数州的高速公路限速为每小时55英里,约88公里/小时。有些道路,如地方高速公路或州际高速公路,还规定行车时速不得低于40英里,约65公里/小时。 Q: As a visitor on a business trip, I don't need to buy a car in order to travel in America. I suppose you have some kind of car rental service, don't you? A:那是自然的。我国有世界上最发达的租车业。美国两家最大的租车公司Hertz 和Avis在全美国都有公司办事处,在大部分机场和许多国际都市设有租车站。其他一些全国性的租车公司如Thrifty、National、Budger、Dollar等也在其他国家设有租车办事处,所以你可以通过国内的旅行社办理租车预订事宜。 O: How do I pay for my rental service? A:租车时你必须拥有一张大公司的信用卡,如―万事达‖卡、―威萨‖卡,或者―美国运通‖卡。你若没有信用卡,也许就得付一笔高额押金。如果你不想花费太多 的钱,也可以向二手车租车公司,如Rent—A-Junker和Ugly Ducklin9公司租上一辆二手车。这类公司的收费往往比较低,而且也不一定非要租车者用信用卡付款不可。有时它们还给顾客优惠价,使租车的费用总额更为低廉。 Q: If I don't have a license, how do I travel between cities? A:要是没有小汽车,你去其他城市可以搭乘三种交通工具。在有些地方,你可以乘坐全国客运火车Amtrak。不然的话你可以坐长途.汽车,―灰狗,,汽车公司是美国最大的长途汽车公司,有月票出售。当然罗,你也可以坐飞机旅行。美国有数十家国内和国际航空公司,全国没有统一的票价,所以航空公司可以削价,有时机票要比火车票便宜。一些相距不远的大城市之间,也有穿梭于两地之间的航班。 Q: I heard the city public transportation system in your country is not very desirable. Is that so? A:这个嘛,我得承认在美国乘坐市内公交车通常没有大多数国家来得方便,但还是有车可坐。虽然有地铁的城市寥寥无几,但是人口在5万或5万以上的城镇都有某种市内巴士车服务设施。 Q: What do I do in case I can't get where I want to by bus or subway? A:你总可以坐出租车。虽然你可以在街上叫出租车,但在许多城市里,在街上叫出租车却不太容易。比较方便的做法通常是按电话号码簿里黄页部分所提供的号码打电话给出租车公司,让他们派车到你的所在之地。美国出租车司机通常期望能得到车费10%以上的小费。纽约这类大城市的出租车司机期望客人给予15%的小费。 Q: Thank you very much for the information. A:不用谢。 合资企业 A:罗伯茨先生,很高兴再次见到您。有什么需要我做的吗? B: Hi, Mr. Chen, it's been ten months since I left China. I would like to discuss with you the possibilities of establishing a joint venture with your company to manufacture cordless phones and mobile phones. A:好极了。您的投资意向是明智的。我公司也正在寻求外资,合办一家生产无绳电话和移动电话的制造公司,您的提议很好。罗伯茨先生,我还记得一年前曾同您讨论过有关外国在华投资的事情。 B: Yes, you did a good job. The whole idea of my investing in a joint enterprise with your company is the direct result of your wonderful lecture. Your answers were direct and honest. And your explanations were sincere and persuasive. May I get on China's economic express train and share your economic gains? A:当然可以。欢迎罗伯茨先生加入我们的行列!我们来讨论一下合资企业的事宜吧。您能告诉我您的设想吗? B: I did a lot of research in the market of telecommunications equipment lately. There's a potential market for cordless and mobile phones in China and the world as a whole. Initially, I would like to embark on this joint venture business at a moderate rate and a safe scale. My suggestion for the amount of total capital investment is in the vicinity of eight million US dollars, a lucky number in China, I suppose. A:很好。800万岂止是个吉利的数字,我认为这对启动这家合资企业来说,是 很合适的。那么您在合资中打算占有多少投资比重呢? B: My contribution is 50% of the total investment, including the construction funds and the cost of all the imported equipment, and the engineers, technicians and management staff from my home company. A:我对您这个5:5对半开的合伙投资比例感到满意。这就是说,我们在经营管理和利润分配上也保持一种5:5对半开的权益关系。 B: You're absolutely right. A:接下来的问题是产品的营销。无绳电话在中国有很大的需求量,但是我们无法保证在国内推销50%移动电话。此外,我们需要增加外汇的储备,―天晴还需防雨天‖嘛。我建议贵方负责向海外推销65%以上的移动电话,您看如何?我相信您对外汇的需求大于对我人民币的需求。 B: I love renminbi. And I have heard that the Chinese yuan will become a convertible currency soon. But I accept your proposal and we will be responsible for the international marketing of two- thirds of the mobile phones. A:好极了。 B: Two more questions. One concerns the term of our partnership and the other the management's structure of the venture. A:至于我们的合作期限,我们可以定为15年,只要双方愿意,期满后我们还可以续签。您意下如何? B: That's quite logical. May 1 suggest that we set up a board of directors tor the management of the company and share rights and obligations as equal partners? A:正合我的想法。下周我们是否再举行一轮会谈,详细讨论一些技术性问题? B: That's fine. I like to work with you, as I did before. It's been a very rewarding day. A:收获确实很大。罗伯茨先生,祝您周末愉快。 B: You, too. 合资企业Establishing a Joint Venture A :I'm so happy to see you again, Mr. Roberts. May l help you in any way? B:您好,陈先生,离开中国已有10个月了。我打算同您商谈一下能否与贵公司合资兴办企业,共同生产无绳电话和移动电话。 A: That's great. Your investment proposal is a very wise decision. Our company is also seeking foreign investment in a manufacturing company for cordless and mobile phones. Your initiative is most welcome. I remember talking to you about the matter of foreign investment in China a year ago, Mr. Roberts. B:是的,那次您谈得很好。其结果是触发了我同贵公司合资办企业的念头。您所作的回答坦率,您所作的解释诚恳,很有说服力。现在我想搭乘中国经济快车,分享你们的经济成果好吗? A: Of course. Welcome aboard, Mr. Roberts! Let's get down to the business of this joint venture. May I have some idea of your proposal? B:最近我对电信设备的市场做了一番调查。中国乃至全世界的无绳电话和移动电话的市场潜力很大。在合资企业的起步阶段,我希望有一个稳妥的速度和规模。我建议投资总额在800万美元之间,我想中国人喜欢这个吉利的数字。 A: Very good. Eight million is more than a lucky number; it's the right number for the initiation of this joint venture, as I under- stand it. But how much would your share of investment be in this partnership? B:我愿提供投资总额50%的资金,其中包括建设资金、全部进口设备的费用以及来自我国内公司的工程师、技工和管理人员的费用。 A: I like the idea of a 50 to 50 investment partnership, in which case there will be a 50 to 50 distribution in business management and profits share. B:完全正确。 A: The problem then involves the marketing of the manufactured products. Cordless phones are in high demand in China, but we can't guarantee a 50% domestic marketing of mobile phones. Be sides, we need to increase our foreign exchange reserve for the rainy day. May I suggest that you market at least 65% of the to- tal number of mobile phones internationally? I believe you need more foreign currency than our renminbi. B:我很喜欢人民币。我听说中国的人民币不久便可成为一种可兑换的货币。不过我接受您的建议,我们负责在国际市场上推销三分之二的移动电话。 A: That's beautiful. B:还有两个问题需要解决。一个问题是有关我们的合作期限,另一个问题涉及企业管理人员的结构。 A: As for the term of the partnership, let's start with a 15 year term for this joint venture, and extend the contract later if both parties wish to continue the partnership. What do you say to this? B:非常合理。我建议成立董事会来监管公司的业务,我们以平等的伙伴关系分享权利和义务。 A: That coincides with our usual practice. Shall we hold another round of discussion next week on some technical problems in a more detailed way? B:好的。如同以往一样,我乐意与您合作。今天的收获很大。 A: Yes, indeed. Have a nice weekend, Mr. Roberts! B:我也祝您周末愉快。 机场迎宾 A:Excuse me, sir; is this prof . Tallack from London? B:yes,I am Tallack from the school of oriental and aferican studies , university of London . you must be miss dai , if I am not mistaken. A:yes , I am dai jiajia ,manager of Human Resources, the haitong Group. I have been expecting you, prof. tallack. B:thank you for coming to meet me at the airport. This is a fantastic airport, absolutely one of the top-notic international airports. A:I am very glad to have the pleasure of meeting you in my hometown. This is indeed a first-class international airport, as everybody say so. You are welcome. We are very happy that you made it in spite of the tiring trip. We’re very grateful that you took time from your busy schedule and came to haitong to give us advice. B:I have been expecting to learn about the famous haitong group. I really appreciate this opportunity, which is also an opportunity for me to learn about Chinese enterprises at a close distance. A:how was the trip? It must be very tiring, flying for more than 10 hours. B:Not too bad. But we were later than expected . our plane delayed taking off as we ran into a storm.We were held up for several hours at the airport, waiting for the storm to clear up.But we had good flying weather and we enjoyed a good attending service, of course. A:well, you must be very tired after the long trip, and you have to get over the jet-lag. We have got all the luggage, haven’t we? Let’s drive directly to the hotel. B:yes, I am a bit tired. I am very bad with a jet-lag. But I will be all right in a couple of days. A:good, we will take you to the hotel for a good rest. You donnot have to get up early tomorrow. Here’s the schedule for tomorrow. We’ll host a reception lunch in your honor. And then you will meet with chairman of the board in the afternoon. We’ll take you to an acrobatic show in the evening , a typical Chinese acrobatic show. How do you like that, prof. tallack? B:I like that. I have heard Chinese people are ver y friendly and hospitable. You are very considerate, miss dai. I will soon be spoiled, I am afraid. A:I hope you will have a pleasant stay here, and enjoy happy collaboration with t he haitong group. I think we have got everything. Our car is waiting outside. Shall we go now. B:sure。 宾馆入住 A;Good afternoon. Welcome to the Peace Hotel. May I help you, sir? B ;Yes, I’d like to check in, please. A;Certainly, sir. My I have your name, please? Do you have a reservationwith us, sir? B;Yes, it’s Robert King. I suppose somebody made the reservation for me. A:Just a moment, please. I’ll check our reservation record… Oh, thank your for waiting, sir. But I’m afraid we have no record of your reservation.Where was it made? Do you have a confirmation letter? B;That’s very strange. I made the reservation about 10 days ago, through a travel agency at home. But I don’t have the confirmation letter with me.What I have with me is a copy of the itinerary. Is there any problem with the accommodation for just two days? A:Just a minute, please. I’ll check vacancies. Very good, I got it.We have a double room,and there’s a deluxe suite available. Which one do you prefer? B:Thanks a lot. I prefer the double room. How long can I keep it?And is it a regular rate with no extra charge? A;Very good, sir. Will you register here, please? No, there’s no extracharge. Actually, you would have a good rate with 20% off on the last deluxe suite. B;the double room is fine.is there any service that i need to know? A;certainly,sir.may i know if you have anything in particular. B;yes,i would like a 7 o/clock morning call.breakfast sent up to may room,shirts and pants laundered,some documents photocopied, an express mail sent out ,and something like that. A:no problem.just call our Front desk.catering service,laundry service , and Business center accordingly.or you may contact the floor service desk.is there anything else i can do for you? B:just one more things——do you have any place for fitness exercise? I go to the gym and exercise every day. A;yes ,we have a well-equipped fitness center,with coaches available.we have many modern fitness facilities catering to the different needs of our guest,we would be very pleased make their stay enjoyable. I do hope you enjoy your stay here. If you have any other requirements,please let me know at anytime. B:very good .thank you very much. A;you are welcome 2-4 参观访问Greet Around A;Hello, welcome to Jinghe High-Tech Park. I am Operation Manager of the Park. I’m honored to be your guide and take you to tour around the Park. May I know your major interests? B: I’m interested in the general layout of the Park. Would you please give me some idea of its setup? A:Very good. First of all, we’ll take a bird’s-eye view of the Park. And then we’ll look around in the Park and, to use a Chinese metaphor, we’ll cast a passing glance at flowers while riding on horseback‖. B:Good idea, but we’ll cast a passing glance at flowers while riding on your car… in a more comfortable manner. A: I really like your humor, sir. Now let me come back to our story. Jinghe High-Tech Park enjoys a superior location, with the Capital Beijing as the backdrop, facing the vast expanse of the Bo Sea, bordered by the Jingjintang Expressway to the east. It takes only 30 minutes to reach the Capital’s International Airport, 20 minutes to get to the Beijing Railway Cargo Station, and an hour to arrive at the Tianjin New Harbor. The Park is a national development project approved by the State Council. It is authorized to approve projects with preferential policies, operating under the management system of international standards. B: When was it put to use? Who fuelled its development? A: The construction of the Park was undertaken in two phases with the first covering 588 acres comprising 28 industrial lots as well as R&D, administrative and support facilities. And the second phase covers an area of 525 acres with 22 industrial lots. The Part went into its full operation in 2000, supported by the generous loans from 5 Chinese banks and 2 overseas banks. B: The Park is well planned and arranged in perfect order. A: Yes, it is. A golf course lies on its east, the Moon River to its west, and a kilometer-wide green belt to its north. Inside the Park, industries cluster in the east and residences concentrate in the west. In-between you find the public service area. B: What do you do to attract direct foreign investment? A:The Park Administration takes strong measures to improve the investment environment, to foster new competitive advantages, and to make the Park an investment paradise in North China for hi-tech and new-tech companies, multinationals, and large enterprises of pillar industries. The Park’s two leading industries are information technology and modern biotechnology. B: Are there any particular requirements that prospective foreign enterprises must meet? A:The tar get industries must meet the Park’s selection criteria. That is, they must strengthen research and development functions, use locally available technical resources and materials, develop suitable supporting industries, and Multinational companies from the United States, Japan, Korea, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Australia, Holland and Norway have settled down in the Park. The Park enjoys strong government support and has complete high-tech industry chains. It focuses on the integration of industry, education, and R&D. The Park provides a stream-lined one-stop service for incoming enterprises. B: The physical environment of the Park is wonderful. A: Yes, it is one of the things that we take so much pride in. The Park Administration has been pursuing the policy of ecological conservation and sustainable development. To ensure the quality of the local environment, we stick steadfastly to our development strategy of ―attracting investment with a green environment and maintaining a gr een environment through investment‖. As you can see, the Park has a green coverage of more than 45%. It really boasts stretches of green grass, forests of green trees, streams murmuring, birds chirping, air refreshing, fragrant flowers blossoming all year round. The whole environment is enveloped in a peaceful, elegant and relaxing atmosphere. B: You’re a real poet. Do you have independent and complete establishments for water and power supply, and for waste treatment? A: Yes, the Park has an independent techno-support and security service center, which is equipped with high-standard facilities for water and electricity supply and provides the enterprises with reliable, stable and quality power, clean water, internet maintenance services, as well as a 24-hour security service. B: That’s wonderful. 传统节日 I'm very happy to have the opportunity to talk to you about major traditional Chinese holidays. Like in the rest of the world, holidays in China are a time for serious cooking and delighted eating. Grocery markets are well stocked with all kinds of fish and meat and shopping and cooking become major activities. But in addition to the quantitative and qualitative differences apparent in holiday meals, some special traditional foods and their symbolic significance are indispensable on these occasions. The Dragon Boat Festival on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month (around early June) is celebrated in memory of Qu Yuan, an ancient poet and loyal minister who drowned himself while in exile from a corrupt court. Zongzi, a kind of glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves, were originally prepared as sacrificial offerings for Qu Yuan's departed soul and dropped into the river where he drownedhimself. Today, however, dragon boat races are held during the festival and the zongzi are consumed by the living. The Mid-autumn Festival Which occurs on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month (around mid-September) is an occasion for viewing the full moon. The round moon is a symbol for completeness, and by extension, family reunion. The specialty of the day is the yuebing (mooncake), a round pastry filled with nuts, candied preservedfruits, bean paste, duck egg yolks, etc. The Spring Festival, the Chinese lunar New Year, is celebrated according to the lunar calendar, and generally occurs some time in the first half of February. Customarily, lavishly consuming food and drink is a major activity. In addition to the popular seafood, poultry and meat, regional custom dictates the preparation and consumption of traditional favorites, for example, jiaozi (boiled dumplings) inBeijing, babaofan (a steamed sweet glutinous rice pudding) in Shanghai, and the soup of small rice-balls (cooked with pork and chicken) in Guangzhou. Throughout China, niangao (literally meaning the "year cake" , a thick steamed pudding of glutinous rice flour)is made in a great variety of shapes and flavors. The character gao inthe word niangao is homonymous with the word "high", suggesting"growing up and prospering" in the new year 开幕 Ladies and gentlemen, May I hereby declare open "Shanghai International Symposium on Community Service". First of all, permit me, on behalf of the organizing committee of the symposium, to extend our warm welcome to the leaders of the Shanghai Municipal Government, leaders of social organizations, representatives of the Community Social Workers' Association and guests from various circles! Our warm welcome goes also to the friends from Canada as welt as from other countries and regions. I wish to express our sincere thanks to the Langara Community College of Vancouver, Canada, whose generous help has made possible the successful commencement of this symposium. The establishment and development of China's socialist market economy requires the reform and improvement in our social welfare and security system, which in turn places higher expectations for community services. With the transformation of governmental functions, much of the work involving social services that was initially undertaken by the government will have to be transferred gradually to social groups and non-governmental organizations. On the one hand, the government will shoulder greater responsibilities in its micromanagement and on the other hand, social groups and non-government organizations will need to involve themselves in more community services. Consequently, there has emerged an issue which concerns the ways of a close collaboration and the division of responsibilities between the government and social groups, in order to further the development of community service. Some developed countries and regions have accumulated much experience in this regard, which merits our reference and study. It is with the purpose of sharing our views on this issue that we are hosting this symposium. I believe the symposium will prove to be constructive and significant in promoting the prosperous development of China's community service program as well as China's economic development and social stability. I also believe that our symposium is bound for abundant accomplishment through your hard work. In conclusion, I wish the symposium a complete success. I wish our overseas experts and scholars, and Chinese friends from various parts of the country a pleasant stay in Shanghai. 圣诞晚会 Ladies and gentlemen, May I hereby declare open "Shanghai International Symposium on Community Service". First of all, permit me, on behalf of the organizing committee of the symposium, to extend our warm welcome to the leaders of the Shanghai Municipal Government, leaders of social organizations, representatives of the Community Social Workers' Association and guests from various circles! Our warm welcome goes also to the friends from Canada as welt as from other countries and regions. I wish to express our sincere thanks to the Langara Community College of Vancouver, Canada, whose generous help has made possible the successful commencement of this symposium. The establishment and development of China's socialist market economy requires the reform and improvement in our social welfare and security system, which in turn places higher expectations for community services. With the transformation of governmental functions, much of the work involving social services that was initially undertaken by the government will have to be transferred gradually to social groups and non-governmental organizations. On the one hand, the government will shoulder greater responsibilities in its micromanagement and on the other hand, social groups and non-government organizations will need to involve themselves in more community services. Consequently, there has emerged an issue which concerns the ways of a close collaboration and the division of responsibilities between the government and social groups, in order to further the development of community service. Some developed countries and regions have accumulated much experience in this regard, which merits our reference and study. It is with the purpose of sharing our views on this issue that we are hosting this symposium. I believe the symposium will prove to be constructive and significant in promoting the prosperous development of China's community service program as well as China's economic development and social stability. I also believe that our symposium is bound for abundant accomplishment through your hard work. In conclusion, I wish the symposium a complete success. I wish our overseas experts and scholars, and Chinese friends from various parts of the country a pleasant stay in Shanghai. 丝绸之路The Silk Road Welcome to the Silk Road Tour! You will find this two-week trip one of your most memorable experiences in your life. The Silk Road dates back to the second century B. C. when a Chinese official and envoy of the royal court Zhang Qian embarked on his business trip to Xiyu (meaning western countries) following this trade thoroughfare linking Asia and Europe. Originating from Chang'an (the present-day Xi'an), the route traversed Shaanxi Province, the Hexi Corridor in Gansu Province, the Tarim Basin in Xinjiang, the Pamir mountain region, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Syria,ending at the eastern shores of the Mediterranean. More than 4,000 of its 7,000 kilometers were in China. For over a thousand years up till the 15th century, China brought its silk cloth and goods, gunpowder, and paper making and printing techniques to the West via this road. This road, in return, introduced into China Buddhism and Islam as well as grapes, walnuts, pomegranates, cucumbers, glass, perfume and other products from the outside world. Because China's silk reached the West along this road, European scholars came to call it the "Silk Road". A wealth of historical relics, fascinating scenery and interesting local cultures along the Silk Road makes this long trip one of the world's most exciting tourist attractions. Many Chinese ethnic minorities scatter along the Chinese portion of the road, all courteous and hospitable to visitors from the rest of the world. The food and crafts in the region are different from those in central China. And the folk lore is simply exotic and colorful. The Silk Road Tour our travel agency offers will start from the ancient city of Xi'an and ends at Urumqi of Xinjiang. The tour will also cover Lanzhou, Dunhuang and Turpan. All along the route, you will take pleasure in the charms of the natural landscape, appreciate the superior workmanship of ancient artists, enjoy local delicacies and meet local people. The trip will certainly leave you sweet memories that you will share with your family and friends. 投资意向 A Wish to Invest、 A:Hi, Mr. Roberts B: Hi, Mr. Chen. l have been thinking about something lately and I'd like to share with you my thoughts. A:I'd like to hear them. And I'll be very happy if I can help you with anything. B: In the West everybody is talking about going to the East and making an investment. Apparently a growing number of foreign firms have been pouring into China, and the Pudong area of Shanghai is among the best choices of their investment destinations. Today it is not a matter of whether to go east, but when and how. A:You're absolutely right. Overseas investment in Shanghai and its surrounding areas has quadrupled in recent years. There are many reasons for this rising investment fever. Apart from the fact that China is one of the fast growing economies in the world, the Chinese central government and local governments focus a lot of their attention on opening the whole country up to the outside world, both the coastal cities and the country's interior areas. They are doing all they can to attract foreign investment. On the other hand, many institutional and individual investors overseas find it more profitable to invest directly in China than just to do trade with Chinese companies. B: I'm not sure if I understand the logic behind this preference. I'm all ears to your explanation. A:OK. Basically, direct foreign investment in China maximizes the strengths of both parties concerned. China has massive land, abundant natural resources, huge cheap labor, low taxation, a growing consumer market, improving infrastructure and of course, a stable social and political environment with attractive investment policies. All these are rarely found elsewhere in the world. Foreign investors from developed countries or areas, on the other hand, have sufficient funds, advanced technology and managerial expertise. Direct investment in China will yield higher economic returns than import and export trade. B: You're right. I have friends who are interested in direct invest- ment in China. Do you have any idea of the best place in which to invest? A:Personally, I like you to invest in the Pudong area of Shanghai. Not because it's my hometown, but it really is an ideal place for investment. If you or your friends are interested, I have a lot of investment literature for you to study. I also have heard of many very successful stories of foreign investment in China's inland areas and other coastal cities. There's really no the best place. There might be a better place at a given time. B: My next question concerns the forms of investment that are allowed in China currently. A:Among others you can invest in a joint venture with a Chinese partner, or establish a business independently, that is, set up a company solely funded and owned by a foreign investor. B: What are the differences? A:With a joint venture, a foreign partner usually brings into the enterprise or business capital funds, machinery, advanced technology and management, while the Chinese partner supplies land, labor and a portion of the funds for the infrastructure_ The business is then jointly run by both parties. As for the solely foreign-funded business, you provide all the funds and take all the benefits as well as risks. You can run the company in whatever way you prefer, within the boundary of Chinese laws, of course. B: Your explanations are very enlightening. If we ever decide to invest in Shanghai, we'd like you to be our Chinese consultant. I hope you won't refuse our offer then. A:It's my honor. And I'm looking forward to the early arrival of that day A: Hi, Mr. Roberts. B:您好,陈先生。近来我一直在思考件事,我想告诉您我的想法。 A: I'd like to hear them. And I'll be very happy if I can help you with anything. B:现在西方人人都在谈论去东方投资。显然越来越多的外国公司纷纷涌人中国,而上海的浦东地区是人们投资的首选目的地之一。现在的问题不在于是否要去东方投资,而在于何时去投资为好,如何去投资为好。 A: You're absolutely right. Overseas investment in Shanghai and its surrounding areas has quadrupled in recent years. There are many reasons for this rising investment fever. Apart from the fact that China is one of the fast growing economies in the world, the Chinese central government and local governments focus a lot of their attention on opening the whole country up to the outside world, both the coastal cities and the country's interior areas. They are doing all they can to attract foreign investment. On the other hand, many institutional and individual investors overseas find it more profitable to invest directly in China than just to do trade with Chinese companies. B:这种偏爱的原因何在,我不太明白。请您解释一下,我愿闻其详。 A: OK. Basically, direct foreign investment in China maximizes the strengths of both parties concerned. China has massive land, abundant natural resources, huge cheap labor, low taxation, a growing consumer market, improving infrastructure and of course, a stable social and political environment with attractive investment policies. All these are rarely found elsewhere in the world. Foreign investors from developed countries or areas, on the other hand, have sufficient funds, advanced technology and managerial expertise. Direct investment in China will yield higher economic returns than import and export trade. B:您说得有道理。我有一些朋友有意在中国直接投资。对于最佳投资地点,您有何高见? A: Personally, I like you to invest in the Pudong area of Shanghai. Not because it's my hometown, but it really is an ideal place for investment. If you or your friends are interested, I have a lot of investment literature for you to study. I also have heard of many very successful stories of foreign investment in China's inland areas and other coastal cities. There's really no the best place. There might be a better place at a given time. B:接下来的一个问题是,目前所许可的投资形式有哪一些? A: Among others you can invest in a joint venture with a Chinese partner, or establish a business independently, that is, set up a company solely funded and owned by a foreign investor. B:两者有何不同? A : With a joint venture, a foreign partner usually brings into the enterprise or business capital funds, machinery, advanced technology and management, while the Chinese partner supplies land, labor and a portion of the funds for the infrastructure_ The business is then jointly run by both parties. As for the solely foreign-funded business, you provide all the funds and take all the benefits as well as risks. You can run the company in whatever way you prefer, within the boundary of Chinese laws, of course. B:您的解释使我茅塞顿开。如果我们决定在上海投资的话,我们想请您担任我们的中方顾问。希望您不要推辞。 新春联欢 My distinguished guests, On this most beautiful moon-lit evening, on behalf of General Manager Ms. Mei and all my colleagues of the company, I wish to thank all the people here for taking the time off their busy schedule, at the busiest time of the year, to come to our Chinese New Year's party. We really appreciate your presence here tonight with us. In particular, we are very fortunate tonight to have the attendance of our friends with the Benson's Electronics Company, who came here all the way from Canada. I feel very proud and honored to have such a distinguished group of guests with us, in our celebration of our Spring Festival. We did and will continue to do our best to make this evening most relaxing, most enjoyable and most memorable for you. I hope you will have a good time tasting the traditional Chinese cuisine and drinking the unique Chinese wine to your heart's content. So help yourself. Later on, you will enjoy the authentic Chinese entertainment performed by some talented young employees from our company. We will have a lot of fun tonight. While at work in the company, we, Chinese as well as overseas staff of the company, hardly get to sit down and talk to each other. I hope this party will give us an excellent opportunity to get to know each other better in a more informal way and increase personal friendships. Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to thank you again for coming to the party. And I wish everyone of you good health and the very best of luck in everything in the new year. 宴会招待Banquet Service A: Ladies and gentlemen, good evening. It gives me a great pleasure to host the banquet in honor of our dear friends and dedicated experts, and celebrate the successful conclusion of our talks. In particular, I’d like to thank Ms. Kelland for her coming. Without her last-minute effort, we would still be in the middle of nowhere, probably in the middle of negotiations, I’m afraid. B:Thank you, President Li. You all did very well. I just contributed my share. We all maneuvered successfully to get our job done, so to speak. Well, ladies and gentlemen, are we carrying out another round of talk over the dinner? A:No more business talks today. We’ve already put an end to it. I propose we limit our talk to friendship tonight. And of course, we’ll delight ourselves completely in the foods that Mother Nature grants us. B: That’s great, the delicious Chinese food! I can’t wait to enjoy your food. What are we expecting tonight? A:Tonight we have prepared a typical Shanghai meal. I hope you will like it. B: Yes, eat in Shanghai as Shanghai people eat. But, to be frank, I’ve heard of the famous Cantonese food, Sichuan food, Shandong food, but not that much of Shanghai food. What’s special about Shanghai cuisine? A: Shanghai cuisine, usually called Benbang cuisine, is the youngest among the major regional cuisines in China, with a history of more 400 years. Like all other Chinese regional cuisines, Benbang cuisine takes ―color, aroma and taste‖ as its essential quality elements. It emphasizes in particular the expert use of seasonings, the selection of raw materials with quality texture, and original flavors. B: It sounds very appetizing. A: I’d like to recommend a special snack known as Nanxiang Steamed Meat Dumplings and a special dish called ―Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish‖. Nanxiang Steamed Meat Dumplings are small in size, with thin and translucent wrappers, filled inside with ground pork and rich tasty soup. The Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish is yellow-colored and squirrel-shaped, with a crispy skin and tender meat, all covered with a sweet and sour source. They are absolutely tasters’ choice. I bet you will like them. B: Oh, I suppose they are the perfect combination of the three elements ―color, aroma and taste‖. E specially the Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish. I can’t figure out how the chef makes the disk look like a squirrel. Shall we add ―appearance‖ to your judgment criteria? A:Absolutely right, plus ―appearance‖ – that makes the fourth element. OK, here we are. Please help yourself to the dishes. B:The dinner is so delicious. The dishes are complete with color, aroma, taste and appearance. Thank you very much for your invitation and hospitality. I hope I haven’t