商务英语口语对话:为慈善事业捐款
M1: Hello, my name is Petter, I'm calling on behalf of the Save the Children Fund. Have you heard of our organization before?
M2: , I think so… Don't you do some kind of charity work, like taking care of starving children in Africa or something?
M1: Yes sir, that's it exactly. We don't only service the children in Africa, but we also take care of children in porverty all over the globe. Well sir, I'm calling today to ask for your contribution to our charitable organization.
M2: Is that right…?
M1: We're a service organization that is a legally registered charity. We operate in more than a hundred countries, but most of our adminstration and workers are all volunteers. When you contribute to our cause, one hundred percent of your donation goes directly to the children who need it.
M2: What kind of contribution are you asking for?
M1: We accept donations of any amount, depending on your ability and desire to share. We can accept donations any where from twenty dollars to more than a thousand dollars. Additionally, your contribution is completely tax deductible. Can I count on you for support this year?
M2: Sure, I'm willing to support your cause. How can I make a donation?
你好!我是彼得,我代表救助儿童基金会给你打电话.你以前听说过我们这个机构吗?
恩,是的,我听说过…你们不是做些慈善工作吗?比如关心非洲忍饥挨饿的儿童或者类似的事情?
是的,先生,非常正确.我们不仅为非洲儿童服务,而且还关心全世界受穷的孩子.先生,我今天打电话来是想请你为我们慈善机构捐款.
你是说…?
我们是合法注册登记的服务性慈善机构.我们在100多个国家有业务活动.但大多数的管理人员和工人都是志愿者.你如果为我们事业捐款,全部捐赠直接交到需要救助的儿童手里.
你们需要什么样的捐赠?
多大数量的捐赠我们都接受,这取决于你的能力和捐赠的愿望. 我们接受的捐赠从20美元到1000多美元不等,此外,您的捐款全部免税,今年你能支持一下我们的工作吗?
当然可以,我愿意支持你们的事业.怎么办理捐款?
来源:恒星英语-口语频道
On behalf of:代表
The lawyer spoke on behalf of his client. 律师代表当事人说话.
Cause: an organization or idea that people support or fight for (支持或为之奋斗的)事业,目标,思想
Animal welfare campaigners raised £70 000 for their cause last year. 动物保护主义者去年为保护动物募集了 7 万英镑。
a good cause(= an organization that does good work, such as a charity) 崇高的事业
fighting for the Republican cause 为共和党的事业而奋斗
deductible: that can be taken away from an amount of money you earn, from tax, etc. 可扣除的;可减免的
These costs are deductible from profits. 这些费用可从利润中扣除。
tax-deductible expenses(= that you do not have to pay tax on) 可减免税款的开支
来源:恒星英语-口语频道
