v. to carry out; to act or show in a play; to function 做，表演，表现 e.g.
He performed a dance for them on stage.
Our team performed very well in the match yesterday. The new machine is performing very well. 4. convince
v. to cause sb. to believe or feel certain; to persuade 说服，使信服，劝
说
e.g.
We convinced Anne to go by train rather than by plane.
It’s going to be hard to convince my wife that we can’t afford a new car. This has convinced her of the serious situation. You can convince people to buy almost anything. 5. assume
v. to suppose; to begin to use; to take upon oneself; to pretend to be 假定，采用，承担，假装 e.g.
I was often mistakenly assumed to be a Welshman because of my surname. I assumed that he could read.
Assuming it rains tomorrow, what shall we do? You’ll assume your new duties next week.
She assumes a well-informed manner but in fact knows very little. 6. bound
a. certain; having a firm intention; have a duty to obey; intend to travel to 一定的，决意的，有义务的，驶往（某地）的 e.g.
You are bound to succeed.
He is bound to go, and nothing can stop him.
We are bound by the government’s pay policy. I’m bound to say, he is a very honest person. The ship is bound for New York. 7. promote
v. to advance in position or rank; to bring goods to public notice in order to increase sales; to help in the growth 提升，推销产品，促进 e.g.
The company could do more to promote its production growth. He was recently promoted to General Manager. The firm is promoting a new kind of toothbrush on TV. Milk promotes health.
Passage 2 :
Information Related to the Reading Passage
What makes employees stay with a company? Establishing a company people want to work for doesn’t mean you need to pay thousands of dollars to have a private lake built in the middle of your “campus”. You simply need to find ways to make your business more attractive to the right type of employees. From the following tips, adapted from the book Harvard Business Essentials: Guide to Hiring and Keeping the Best People, you can come to know the major motivations for people to stay with a company:
1. Pride in the organization. People want to work for well-managed companies. 2. Compatible supervisor. People may stay just to work for a particular individual who is supportive of them.
3. Compensation. People want to work for companies that offer fair compensation, including competitive wages and benefits as well as opportunities to learn and achieve.
4. Affiliation. People want to continue working with colleagues they respect and like. 5. Meaningful work. People want to work for companies that let them do work that
appeals to their deepest, most passionate interests. Text I Like to Work for ABC Insurance Company
Let’s listen to what some of the employees with ABC Insurance Company have to say about their work environment:
“The atmosphere at ABC is very relaxed. Everyone is a team player and willing to lend a helping hand whenever needed. All the employees are very friendly and welcoming. It’s a pleasure to work for such a great company.” Client Service
Commercial Property & Casualty Division
“I have been with ABC for over 3 years now and was actually a benefits client prior to joining the Company. Therefore, I had already experienced, first hand, ABC’s pro-active approach to finding alternative solutions for practically any situation. I find the entrepreneurial work environment and team spirit extremely refreshing. To think that the
entire company comes together for “Let’s Talk” sessions on a quarterly basis is amazing. And, our President knows everyone in the company and will always acknowledge you by your name and I think that in itself says a lot!” Client Service
ABC Benefits
“In growth comes experience. With experience comes knowledge. ABC provides every associate with the tools to be successful in their chosen profession, from accounting to those who provide front line customer service. Both internal and external
customers are treated with the respect they deserve which is synonymous with the ABC name. If you are looking for a reputable company, ABC is the place to work at. We have more than 60 years’ experience to prove it!”
Client Service
Human Capital Management
“Where do I begin? ABC believes in their people and that is very important. An organization that has many people in different positions with longevity: 15 years, 20 years, 25 years, 30 years, says a whole lot about the culture of an organization, and I am happy to be included as part of the family, a family that is client-focused and performance-driven. I started with ABC as an Account Coordinator and 7 years later I am the Commercial Lines Service Manager assisting with setting and achieving some of the organization’s goals. I am happy to be a part of a successful organization that continues to grow and allows you to grow while being in a position to help others do the same!”
Management Team Member
Commercial Property and Casualty Division
Language Points
1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences
1. (Para. 3) Our President knows everyone in the Company and will always acknowledge you by your name and I think that in itself says a lot.
Analysis: In this sentence, that in itself says a lot means that the president knows everyone’s name, which does show that the company cares a lot about every employee.
Translation: 我们公司总裁认识公司里的每一个人，并总能叫出你的名字，我想这本身就很能说明问题。
Example: We know he seldom has a chat online, but he had a chat with someone online for a long time last night and we all think that in itself says a lot.
2. (Para. 4) ABC provides every associate with the tools to be successful in their chosen profession, from accounting to those who provide front line customer service. Analysis: In this sentence, the infinitive phrase to be successful in their chosen profession is used as an attributive modifying tools.
Translation: ABC公司为它的每名员工提供在其从事的职业中取得成功的机会，
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