Unit 4

A Defining Moment

contents Part I More Information about the

text Part II More skills about Practical

writing Part III Practice makes perfect ---

practical training

Part I

Defining moment

Discussion

defining moment

Helen Keller’s defining moment: the day Ann Sullivan came to her

. Liuxiang’s defining moment: During his childhood, this world-famous athlete once quit the training school as his parents thought he would not go far in the sports world. His defining moment is the day when his coach took him back to the training school.

The defining moment

air crash

the earthquake

unfaithful friends

Trapping in a flood

Being on fire

discussion: how to react in the defining moment

Ask for help Overcome the difficulties Draw a lesson from the event Give up Find the cause Ignore the situation

Part II

Guide to Commercial Invoice

Attention

Commercial InvoiceThe Commercial Invoice is important for the clearance process used by customs officials to classify merchandise so that duties & taxes can be correctly assessed.

The sample Commercial Invoice shown below is a generic form.

1. Shipper/Exporter:Provide contact name, company name, and full address.

2. Country of Manufacture:The country in which each of the commodities in your shipment was originally manufactured or produced.

3. Importer:If the shipment will be handled by an importer who is not the recipient, add the full name and address here.

4. Add the FedEx International Air Waybill number, our main reference for your shipment.

5. Your description of each commodity must include:

Full description Harmonized code (where possible) Reason for export/intended use Any part or serial numbers Country of manufacture

6. Before you sign the DeclarationEnsure that all the information is consistent with the Air Waybill or your shipment could be delayed in customs. Certain commodities may need extra documentation or export licenses. FedEx requires one original commercial invoice with three copies, all individually signed. We also recommend that you put a copy inside one package.

attentionFirstly, accuracy is essential in the placing of an order

Secondly, clarify is also needed when placing an order

Something of the details which may be mentioned on an order are: Quality: clear reference to catalogue or list number;

grade or class, for new materials or natural produce’ color, pattern, model or finished, for manufactured goods; and whether goods are to be inspected before shipment, or on arrival at the inward port.

Quantity: clear statement of the number, weight, length, etc. for each item ordered; higher or lower limit, if total quantity not definite.

Documents: all document required (bill of lading, commercial Invoices, Consular Invoices, Insurance Policy, etc.) and instructions for their sending.

Packing and marking: full instructions to be given about packing and marking of the delivered goods.

Shipping or forwarding: details of handling, warehousing, route, agents, steamer, etc. as needed.

Payment: details of settlement (such as the terms of payment), where needed.

Part III

How to listen to the English News

Do it yourself

How to Listen to English News 尽量先以自己熟悉的语言了解新闻内容 掌握各类新闻英语的有限单字 掌握各类新闻英语的有限单字 不要太在乎特殊难懂的人名及地名 尽快锁定大略的新闻内容 经常听，经常练习 对自己有信心

　　

Do it yourself

Listen to the English News and try to answer the following questions.