Why do companies relocate? 公司为何迁址？
词汇准备
relocate
搬迁
running cost
管理费用
pro-business environment
对商务有利的环境
state-of-art telecommunications
发达的电讯服务
sophisticated
精密的
logistic
物流
distribution network
物流网络
inflation
通货膨胀
employment
雇佣成本
set-up cost
创办成本
telecommunication tariff
电讯费用
overheads
企业一般管理费用
capital investment
资本投资
R & D investment
研发费用
Successive
继承的，连续的
Infrastructure
基础性的
Regulatory authority
管理机构
Telephone networks
电话网络
Distribution network
配送网络
世界性的，全球性的
Spectacular
壮观的
未损坏的
Scheduled flights
定期航班
Leisure activities
休闲活动
Work permit
工作许可
Integration programme
整合方案
Paperwork
文书工作
Orientation
介绍性指导，介绍情况使对方熟悉
口语练习
Speaking: work in pairs. Discuss the following questions>
Why do companies relocate to another part of the same country?
Why do they relocate to another country?
参考词汇和表达
得到政府资助
relocate to a place where cheap labor is available
搬迁到劳动力成本比较便宜的地点
better transport network
facilitates company development
更好的交通网络有利于公司的发展
save costs
节省成本
have access to more skilled workers
得到技术更好的工人
adopt follow-the-talent policy
实行追求人才的政策
cheaper labor costs
更廉价的劳动力成本
low rates of corporate tax
较低的企业税
to get closer to the market
更接近市场
attracted by the pro-business environment
被有利于商务的环境所吸引
Speaking: Put six reasons for relocating to Ireland in order of importance for your company.
pro-business environment
对商务有利的环境
have all the advantages of operating in a total business hub
具有在商务活动中心运作所需的各种优势
given top ranking to the government for its proficiency
政府因为效率高而获得高度评价
get financial aid from the local government
得到当地政府的资助
investors enjoy easy access to customers worldwide
投资商进入世界各地市场很方便
world-class transportation
世界级的交通和物流
state-of-art telecommunication and IT infrastructure
最先进的电信和信息技术基础设施
taxation system is business friendly
税收制度有利于商务
enjoy good quality of life
享受高质量的生活
Arranging to relocate
安排搬迁
语言要素
Complete the information below with phrases from the ERS report.
利用报告中出现的词组完成下列各句。
Report writing
The following phrase are useful when writing reports.
Introduction
The aim/purpose of this report is to…
This report sets out to …
Conclusion
It was decided/agreed/felt that …
No conclusions were reached regarding…
Recommendations
We would recommend that…
It is suggested that…
Writing: which relocation company should Fenway choose? Write a report comparing the two companies and making your recommendation. Write 120-140 words.
丰威公司应该选择哪家安迁公司？写一份报告，把两家公司做一比较并提出建议。字数在120-140之间。
参考例文
A companion of ERS and worldwide relocation
Introduction
The aim of this report is to assess which of the two companies, ERS or Worldwide Relocation, would be the most suitable for the relocation of Fenway employees an their families from Seattle to Dublin.
Findings
Both ERS and Worldwide Relocation offer an accommodation and school search services. Both companies can organize visas and work permits. In addition to these basic services, ERS also offers removal and shipping assistance whereas Worldwide Relocation offers and integration programme and assistance with partner employment. The later is a key requirement for Fenway.
Conclusion
It was concluded that both companies go some way to fulfilling Fenway’s needs, but neither meets all its needs.
Recommendation
We would recommend that Worldwide Relocation be chosen to facilitate the relocation process as its service match Fenway’s requirements more closely than ERS’s do.
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