2024年5月8日发(作者：刑宛亦)

Unit 3

Video Scripts

J=Julia; A=Alice; ZR=Zhou Rui

J: Alice, Zhou Rui, I need to ask the two of you to look into options for a team-

building activity for the department. This is a really important assignment as

we have a number of new team members, and I’d like us to all bond quickly

so we can get the most out of everyone.

A:

J:

Do you have anything specific in mind?

Not particularly, but we do need something to bring us all together. We also

need to realize that the company is going through a period of transition, not

just in terms of the personnel, but also in facing up to new market forces. There

are a few imminent challenges that we need to face head-on if we are going to

survive and ultimately flourish.

ZR:

A:

ZR:

A:

J:

So, that’s the goal of our team-building activity. Alice, have you ever had any

team-building experiences?

Not in China, but in the U.K. We went paintballing.

And what did you think of it?

Well, it was fun, but I’m not sure it really worked at bringing us together. It

was really competitive.

It’s absolutely critical whatever activity we do, it needs to be collaborative and

bring harmony to the team. We can also mix work and pleasure, so maybe a

mixture of activities within the day.

A:

J:

Oh, in the U.K. we like to keep work and pleasure separate!

In China it’s slightly different. Team-building days are utilized as an integral

part of a company’s strategic plan. You can let your hair down, as we say, but

we need to use this event as an opportunity to brainstorm solutions for any

issues that we face.

ZR:

A:

ZR:

A:

ZR:

Last year we did an escape room challenge for one of our team-building days.

What did you have to do?

We were locked in a room and we had to solve some puzzles. When we solved

all the puzzles, we could open the door and escape.

That sounds fun.

Right, it was a good way to practice our reasoning and problem-solving skills.

However, I don’t think it was entirely successful, because some people seemed

to take a back seat, and therefore couldn’t benefit from it.

J:

A:

J:

Audio Scripts

P=Presenter; R=Rachel; F=Franz; GL=Gao Lu

P: In today’s program, we’re going to talk to a few people about their experiences

with team-building events. Our first guest is Rachel. Hi, Rachel! Can you tell

us about the event you attended?

R: Of course. We went on an outdoor adventure course, but it was a complete

failure. Nobody knew what they were supposed to be doing, and two of my

colleagues got minor injuries after falling without the proper safety equipment.

It was very poorly organized!

P:

F:

Oh dear! Safety must be a priority. Let’s talk to Franz from Germany. What’s

your experience, Franz?

Our team-building event was a boat challenge. We had to build a small boat

from the basic materials we were given and then get past some obstacles to

cross a lake to an island. It was really well-planned with clear objectives, and

it was suitable for everyone. It helped improve channels of communication,

and when we got back to the office, you really noticed the difference. I’d

definitely advocate it.

P:

GL:

That sounds better. Clearly, organization is important. Let’s talk to another

guest, Gao Lu from China.

My company decided on a presentation activity. We were divided into teams

and had to come up with an idea to pitch to a panel of judges and try to win

their investment. It was an appropriate activity, because we are often required

to present ideas to clients; so this was good practice and good fun. I’m pretty

sure it was successful, as the company profits went up afterward. The only

thing I’d suggest is to actually follow up some of the ideas, as some of them

were fantastic!

P: So it seems that team-building activities work best when they are relevant to

your everyday work. As we can see, there are lots of activities to choose from,

and while not all team-building events are successful, many are. When you’re

Yes, it did seem to be dominated by a few members of the team.

So let’s try and choose something that helps develop different skills or where

everyone has to pitch in to be successful.

Excellent! So I’ll leave it up to the two of you.

deciding what to do, there are a few factors to consider so as not to spoil the

day: What does the company hope to get out of the event? Is it professionally

organized? How will you measure if it has been successful?

2024年5月8日发(作者：刑宛亦)

Unit 3

Video Scripts

J=Julia; A=Alice; ZR=Zhou Rui

J: Alice, Zhou Rui, I need to ask the two of you to look into options for a team-

building activity for the department. This is a really important assignment as

we have a number of new team members, and I’d like us to all bond quickly

so we can get the most out of everyone.

A:

J:

Do you have anything specific in mind?

Not particularly, but we do need something to bring us all together. We also

need to realize that the company is going through a period of transition, not

just in terms of the personnel, but also in facing up to new market forces. There

are a few imminent challenges that we need to face head-on if we are going to

survive and ultimately flourish.

ZR:

A:

ZR:

A:

J:

So, that’s the goal of our team-building activity. Alice, have you ever had any

team-building experiences?

Not in China, but in the U.K. We went paintballing.

And what did you think of it?

Well, it was fun, but I’m not sure it really worked at bringing us together. It

was really competitive.

It’s absolutely critical whatever activity we do, it needs to be collaborative and

bring harmony to the team. We can also mix work and pleasure, so maybe a

mixture of activities within the day.

A:

J:

Oh, in the U.K. we like to keep work and pleasure separate!

In China it’s slightly different. Team-building days are utilized as an integral

part of a company’s strategic plan. You can let your hair down, as we say, but

we need to use this event as an opportunity to brainstorm solutions for any

issues that we face.

ZR:

A:

ZR:

A:

ZR:

Last year we did an escape room challenge for one of our team-building days.

What did you have to do?

We were locked in a room and we had to solve some puzzles. When we solved

all the puzzles, we could open the door and escape.

That sounds fun.

Right, it was a good way to practice our reasoning and problem-solving skills.

However, I don’t think it was entirely successful, because some people seemed

to take a back seat, and therefore couldn’t benefit from it.

J:

A:

J:

Audio Scripts

P=Presenter; R=Rachel; F=Franz; GL=Gao Lu

P: In today’s program, we’re going to talk to a few people about their experiences

with team-building events. Our first guest is Rachel. Hi, Rachel! Can you tell

us about the event you attended?

R: Of course. We went on an outdoor adventure course, but it was a complete

failure. Nobody knew what they were supposed to be doing, and two of my

colleagues got minor injuries after falling without the proper safety equipment.

It was very poorly organized!

P:

F:

Oh dear! Safety must be a priority. Let’s talk to Franz from Germany. What’s

your experience, Franz?

Our team-building event was a boat challenge. We had to build a small boat

from the basic materials we were given and then get past some obstacles to

cross a lake to an island. It was really well-planned with clear objectives, and

it was suitable for everyone. It helped improve channels of communication,

and when we got back to the office, you really noticed the difference. I’d

definitely advocate it.

P:

GL:

That sounds better. Clearly, organization is important. Let’s talk to another

guest, Gao Lu from China.

My company decided on a presentation activity. We were divided into teams

and had to come up with an idea to pitch to a panel of judges and try to win

their investment. It was an appropriate activity, because we are often required

to present ideas to clients; so this was good practice and good fun. I’m pretty

sure it was successful, as the company profits went up afterward. The only

thing I’d suggest is to actually follow up some of the ideas, as some of them

were fantastic!

P: So it seems that team-building activities work best when they are relevant to

your everyday work. As we can see, there are lots of activities to choose from,

and while not all team-building events are successful, many are. When you’re

Yes, it did seem to be dominated by a few members of the team.

So let’s try and choose something that helps develop different skills or where

everyone has to pitch in to be successful.

Excellent! So I’ll leave it up to the two of you.

deciding what to do, there are a few factors to consider so as not to spoil the

day: What does the company hope to get out of the event? Is it professionally

organized? How will you measure if it has been successful?