Part 4. Language Study and Language Appreciation.
Listen to the following statements you have learned in the previous and present units.Pay special attention to the parts in bold type, learn to appreciate and use the language.
1. to impose restrictions on / to issue bans on.
The European Union has imposed further restrictions on the movement of livestock after a case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in France.
The United States and Canada have issued temporary bans on the import of all animal produce from EU countries.
2. to be hit by a wave of profit taking after 5 straight record closes.
London stocks were hit by a wave of profit taking after 5 straight record closes.
3. to move into record territory.
The CAC Quarante down 33 points or 1 percent, and Frankfurt's DAX also fell 1 percent after briefly moving into record territory.
4. to report a profit/ to post earnings/ to make a profit/ to post a profit.
Consumer electronics maker Philips Electronics reported a lower than expected profit for last year.
Oil company Royal Dutch Shell posted its earnings, said it made roughly a 3.6 billion dollar profit for its fourth quarter.
Electronic Data Systems also reported its fourth quarter numbers last night, it posted a 70 cent profit per share, 2 cents better than expectations.
5. With the blue-chips in a rally mode / a holiday shortened week.
US stock prices were mixed on Monday, with the blue-chips in a rally mode. But volume was only moderate after a holiday shortened week last week, showing lingering uncertainty among investors.
6. to get a boost from / to give a boost to.
The Dow Industrials actually got a boost from their technology components.
7. to turn off.
An automated phone systems aimed at saving companies money may be turning off their customers.
8. be wary of.
5 years ago when voice mail was first introduced, many companies were wary of the technology.