MemosModuleThreeGenre-based Business English Reading
Memos Module Three Genre-based Business English Reading
LearningObjectivesReadingPre-readingPost-readingFurtherReadingknow how to write a business memolearn some terms about business memosget familiar with the format and content ofbusinessmemoslearn to guess the meaning of wordspractice the writing of business memos
Learning Objectives Pre-reading Reading Post-reading Further Reading 2 learn some terms about business memos 3 get familiar with the format and content of business memos 4 learn to guess the meaning of words 5 practice the writing of business memos 1 know how to write a business memo
Pre-readingReadingPost-readingFurtherReadinoLearningObjectivesWatch the video about business memos, then try to answer the followingquestions
Learning Objectives Pre-reading Reading Post-reading Further Reading Watch the video about business memos, then try to answer the following questions
Pre-readingReadingPost-reading FurtherReadingLearningObjectives1.Whatarethefuctionsofbusiness memos mentioned inthisvideo?Update important information;make an announcement in a workplace2.What elements should be included in the header section of business memos?To:includeeachrecipient's name and jobtitle;From:include your name and title;Date: mouth, day and year;Subject:makethesubjectbriefanddescriptive3. How to make your writing direct and easy to follow?Always put the main points of the paragraph first; use bullets ornumbersto clearlypresentpointsorlists
Learning Objectives Pre-reading Reading Post-reading Further Reading 1. What are the fuctions of business memos mentioned in this video? 2. What elements should be included in the header section of business memos? 3. How to make your writing direct and easy to follow? Update important information; make an announcement in a workplace. To: include each recipient’s name and job title; From: include your name and title; Date: mouth, day and year; Subject: make the subject brief and descriptive. Always put the main points of the paragraph first; use bullets or numbers to clearly present points or lists
ReadingPost-reading FurtherReadingLearning ObjectivesPre-readingPartOne GetYourselfPrepared:theBasicsI.Getyourselffamiliarwiththeterms.The following terms are from the passage you are going to read.Read thedefinitionstogetyourselfpreparedforthecomprehensionofthepassage1.announcement: a piece of formal stationery designed for a social orbusiness announcement-2.fax:(a copy of) adocument that travels in electronic form alongaphone lineandisthenprintedonpaper3.recipient:onethatreceivesorisgiven something4.personnel:a bodyof persons usually employed (as in a factory ororganization)
Learning Objectives Pre-reading Reading Post-reading Further Reading Part One Get Yourself Prepared: the Basics I. Get yourself familiar with the terms. The following terms are from the passage you are going to read. Read the definitions to get yourself prepared for the comprehension of the passage. ►1. announcement: ►2. fax: ►3. recipient: ► 4. personnel: a piece of formal stationery designed for a social or business announcement (a copy of) a document that travels in electronic form along a phone line and is then printed on paper one that receives or is given something a body of persons usually employed (as in a factory or organization)
ReadingPost-reading FurtherReadingLearning ObjectivesPre-reading5. heading:the address and date at the beginning of a letter showing itsplace and timeof origin6.bullet point:an item in a list that has a large dot in front of it to signifyitsimportance(abbreviationfor Human Resources)the division of abusiness7. HR:that is charged with finding,screening,recruiting,and trainingjobapplicants,andadministeringemployee-benefitprograms8.channel:ameansofcommunicationorexpression
Learning Objectives Pre-reading Reading Post-reading Further Reading ►5. heading: ►6. bullet point: ►7. HR: ►8. channel: the address and date at the beginning of a letter showing its place and time of origin an item in a list that has a large dot in front of it to signify its importance (abbreviation for Human Resources) the division of a business that is charged with finding, screening, recruiting, and training job applicants, and administering employee-benefit programs a means of communication or expression
ReadingPost-reading FurtherReadingLearning ObjectivesPre-readingI-TestvourselfwiththetermsFill intheblanksin sentences listed in Column Bwiththeterms inABbulletpoint which addresses marketplaces in which the operatorannouncement1.That's in contrasttothefirsttdoesownthegoodsbeingsoldfax2.Ciscohas also firmly established theInternet as a critical saleschannel in its portfolio:82%of ordersarenowplaced online.recipient3.It would be a giveaway sign to anyHRpersonthat theapplicanthas little experience inaprofessionalenvironment..personnel4. But legislative staff members emphasized that Friday's _announcemeniwas not a final budget,saying a few issues remain outstanding.heading5. This request is mailed to each_recipient or group that the user chooses.bullet point6. The address appears at the top right-hand comer of the page. It is called "the HeadingTheaddressis alwaysfollowedbythedate.HR7.Such technologies are difficult to imagine in a system that still relies onfaxmachines.channel8. A government official in Jiegu said the authorities were in urgent need of tents, medicalpersonneland equipment
Learning Objectives Pre-reading Reading Post-reading Further Reading II. Test yourself with the terms. Fill in the blanks in sentences listed in Column B with the terms in Column A. A B announcement 1. That’s in contrast to the first _, which addresses marketplaces in which the operator does own the goods being sold. fax 2. Cisco has also firmly established the Internet as a critical sales _ in its portfolio: 82% of orders are now placed online. recipient 3. It would be a giveaway sign to any _ person that the applicant has little experience in a professional environment. personnel 4. But legislative staff members emphasized that Friday’s _ iwas not a final budget, saying a few issues remain outstanding. heading 5. This request is mailed to each _ or group that the user chooses. bullet point 6. The address appears at the top right-hand corner of the page. It is called “the _”. The address is always followed by the date. HR 7. Such technologies are difficult to imagine in a system that still relies on _ machines. channel 8. A government official in Jiegu said the authorities were in urgent need of tents, medical _ and equipment. bullet point channel HR announcement recipient Heading fax personnel
ReadingPost-readingFurtherReadingLearningObjectivesPre-reading卡Passage1HowtoWriteaBusinessMemohttps://www.grammarly.com/business/learn/how-to-write-business-memolIt's 9 a.m. on Monday, and your email is packed with announcements, updates,and myriad tasks to add to your to-do list. While it's no longer fax or print-out, theart of the business memo is still alive and well in the digital space.数码空间anintegratedtechnology framework designedto deliverandmanage app,data,anddesktopdelivery
Learning Objectives Pre-reading Reading Post-reading Further Reading Passage 1 How to Write a Business Memo https://www.grammarly.com/business/learn/how-to-write-business-memo/ It’s 9 a.m. on Monday, and your email is packed with announcements, updates, and myriad tasks to add to your to-do list. While it’s no longer fax or print-out, the art of the business memo is still alive and well in the . . digital space 数码空间 an integrated technology framework designed to deliver and manage app, data, and desktop delivery
ReadingPost-readingFurtherReadingLearningObjectivesPre-reading美Business memos continue to be valuable pieces of communications that helpyou and your colleagues keep up with the constant evolution of your company-thus ensuring operations continue to run smoothly.Understanding how to write a business memo is crucial to generating positivechange and progress. So let's take a closer look at the purpose of a memo, whatinformation it should include, and how to compose one effectively
Learning Objectives Pre-reading Reading Post-reading Further Reading Business memos continue to be valuable pieces of communications that help you and your colleagues keep up with the constant evolution of your company— thus ensuring operations continue to run smoothly. Understanding how to write a business memo is crucial to generating positive change and progress. So let’s take a closer look at the purpose of a memo, what information it should include, and how to compose one effectively
Dre-readinaReadingPost-reading FurtherReadingLearningObjectives（向媒体发布的）新闻稿antoofficialmadestatementbyajournalistslargeorganization,apolitical partyor agovernmentdepartment提供有用信息的；给予知识的giving？Whatisabusinessnuseful informationAbusiness memo is anternal,informativebusinessdocument.Businessmemos are like internal press releases ; they are ideal for sharing brief yet vitalinformationquickly,often(but not always)withmultiplepeopleat once.Whilelessformal than business letters, the language in a business memo should still beprofessional and politeparticularly when including any action items for theintended recipient(s)
Learning Objectives Pre-reading Reading Post-reading Further Reading What is a business memo? A business memo is an internal, business document. Business memos are like internal ; they are ideal for sharing brief yet vital information quickly, often (but not always) with multiple people at once. While less formal than business letters, the language in a business memo should still be professional and polite—particularly when including any action items for the intended recipient(s). informative press releases （向媒体发布的）新闻稿 an official statement made to journalists by a large organization, a political party or a government department 提供有用信息的；给予知识的giving useful information