原汁原味商務英語播客 第60課: 陳述論點(下)

This is the second of a two-part Business English Pod series on presenting an argument.
這是2節商務英語系列播客的第2節，將要學習如何陳述論點。

When you’re presenting an argument, it’s important to back up what you’re saying. You need to have relevant facts and examples at your fingertips and think ahead to what your opponents might say. It’s also helpful to know how to talk in broad terms and give your argument some contrast. Finally, it’s good to know how to conclude your argument in a clear, concise way.
當你做陳述時，支持你所說的內容是十分重要的。你需要用相關的事實和現成的例子，並要考慮不同意你觀點的人會如何說。知道如何使用清楚無誤的術語來表達並進行對比也是有幫助的。最後，要知道如何做準確而明瞭的總結。

In this lesson, we’ll explore these points in detail. We’ll talk about ways to give powerful examples. We’ll also look at language for making contrasting points and generalizations. And, we’ll show you how to finish up your argument, either formally or informally.
這節課中，我們會詳細地探究這些要點。我們會談到給出給力支持例子的方法。我們也會學到用來比較論點和歸納的語言。也會教你如何結束陳述，無論是正式地還是非正式地。

Last time, we met Jack and Dan, who work for an American guitar manufacturer. Jack thinks moving production to Costa Rica would be a good financial move for the company. But Dan isn’t so sure.
Jack和Dan都爲一家美國吉他製造商的工作。Jack認爲公司在Costa Rica建立新工廠來節約產品成本對公司是項好的資金節省措施。但是Dan並不十分確信。

Listening Questions：
1. Why are shipping costs increasing? Give one example.
2. Why does Dan think that moving production to Costa Rica would be more expensive?
3. What is happening to the company’s market share?