1. Unit 8a Business equipment

2. Warm up
Look at the artwork and try to identify the business equipments as many as possible. Office Guide
computer envelops eraser
fax machine pencils, pens, and ballpoint pens
scissors photocopier printer
stapler shredder digital camera
Discuss their categories in pairs and put the words into the group.

3. Reading
Scan the two photocopier advertisements, and answer the questions.
1) Which machine has more special features?
2) Which advertisement includes a special offer?
3) How long is the offer available for?
The Agfa.
The Xerox.
The offer is available until the end of March 1998.

4. Vocabulary photocopier n. 复印机 capacity n. 容量
sophisticated adj. 精密的，复杂的
duplex adj. 双面的，有两方面的
capability n. 功能，性能
modular adj. 组件的
configure v. （按特点形式）安装，装配
reduction n. 缩小
enlargement n. 放大
option n. 选择的配件、附件
warranty n. 担保（书），保单
optimize v. 最有效进行，使尽可能完善
inkjet adj. 喷墨的
VAT (= value-added tax) 增值税

5. Reading The Brand New Agfa X220---launched January 98
The combination of capacity, size and functions, makes the
Agfa X220 the best copier for general use. Its duplex
capabilities and speed put it in the professional class without
being too large or sophisticated. And thanks to its modular
design it can be configured to suit practically all situations.
25 copiers per minute
Up to 30,000 copiers per month
Reduction/Enlargement
Options
--Automatic Document feeder
--Duplex Document feeder
--10 Bin sorter
--10 Bin Sorter Stapler
--Duplex
--2X500 sheet stand

6. UNBEATABLE COPIER DEALS FROM XEROX
Reading
UNBEATABLE COPIER DEALS FROM XEROX
The Xerox XC 830 is the perfect high performance copier for the small or home office. With its copy speed of 8 copies per minute and its 100 sheet paper tray it can competently handle even the toughest of coping tasks. Using its advanced features it will optimise the quality of photos and bound documents, as well as providing reduction and enlargement of 70 to 141% included with this product is the 3 Year Express Exchange Warranty unique to Xerox. And if you purchase now, you will receive the New Xerox Colour Inkjet Pinter, the Docuprint XJ4C, absolutely free (RPR ￡198including VAT)
Offer available only until 31/3/98

7. Reading Read the advertisements again and look at the sentences below.
Choose “right” “wrong” “ Doesn’t say” for each sentence.
1. The Agfa X220has a lot of functions and is a convenient size.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
2. Both copiers can make documents bigger and smaller.
3. Agfa will buy back the photocopier after three years.
4. The Xerox has a 5 year guarantee.
5. The copiers can be bought or rented
6. The Xerox is a faster copier than the Agfa.
7. If the customer buys the Xerox, the printer costs only ￡198.
8. The Agfa can staple documents together .

8. Speaking
Work in pairs. The following people want to buy a photocopier
immediately. Which of the two photocopiers should each
person buy? Useful expressions
James Clarkson should buy the Xerox. He works from home. A bigger machine may not be practical.
Eleanor Lewis should buy the Agfa. She works for a large company so the machine may need to make a large number of copies quickly.
David Hollingsworth should buy the Xerox. He only needs the copies for occasional use at home.

9. Reading
James Clark decides to get more information about the Xerox XC830 photocopier. Complete the request form.

10. Unit 8a Business equipmentElements