Introducing a compan公司或組織介紹
Check the meanings of the following words and expressions:
multidisciplinary approach
Internationally recognized experts
renowned
academia
broad expertise
pilot plant
entrepreneurial
a strong sense of
technical breakthroughs pioneered
1. Listen to the conversation by pressing the "Play" button and then answering the following questions. Press the "Final score" button to check your quiz results.
1. In what areas does Oxford Biosensors Corporation employ leading research scientists A. healthcare B. electronics, materials science, electrochemistry and enzyme technology C. biosensor development
2. What is an example of a technical breakthrough pioneered at Oxford Biosensors? A. medical diagnostic laboratory instrumentation B. a diverse range of low complexity, hand-held diagnostic products
C. bioanalytical procedures
3. How has Oxford Biosensors generated a strong and growing intellectual property portfolio? A. by closely collaborating on results-oriented endeavors B. by drawing heavily upon the personnel and resources of Oxford University C. through successfully commercializing technologies developed in academia using funding from global investment sources
4. When was the pilot plant manufacturing facility of Biosensors established? A. in 2000 B. in 2001 C. in 2002
5. Why is the electrochemistry program at Oxford Biosensors particularly noteworthy? A. Significant resources have been invested in commercializing biosensor technologies.
B. Oxford Biosensors provides medical diagnostic laboratories with accurate, efficient and inexpensive devices.
C. Internationally recognized experts comprise the corporate advisory board.
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Post-Listening Exercise
Write a paragraph that introduces a company (公司或組織介紹) by adopting the following structure:
Briefly overview the industry to which your organization belongs.
Describe your organization's mission as well as highlight its historical development.
Introduce the organizational structure.
If necessary, outline the organization's operating funds and (for non-profit organizations) the characteristics of each funding source.
Highlight recent technical accomplishments within the organization.