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Unit 4 On A Business Trip Business a. Look at Betty’s diary and write three sentences about what she is doing today.

Tuesday, July 28th 2015 12:30

Lunch with Mr. Harold Stone

15:00

Coffee with Mr. Montgomery

18:00

Shopping for new dress

19:00

Movie with Claire

Betty is going to have a lunch with Mr. Harold Stone. 1. ______________________________________________________________ She is going to have a coffee with Mr. Montgomery in the afternoon. 2. ______________________________________________________________ She is going to go out to shop for new dress. 3. ______________________________________________________________

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b. Read the voice mail message below, and answer the questions that follow.

interested ectro Tec. I'm very El m fro ill nh Fe n th "Hi Betty, this is Susa y July 27 . Can we da es Tu n, oo rn te af oducts! I'm free this in your electronic pr in the e French Restaurant meet at 12:15, at th Edison Hotel? 458-034 as soon Please phone me at

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as you get this mes

1. What company does Susan Fenhill work for? Susan Fenhill works for electro Tec. ________________________________________________________________ 2. Why does Susan Fenhill want to meet Betty? Because Susan Fenhill is very interested in Betty's electronic products.

________________________________________________________________ 3. When does Susan Fenhill want to meet Betty? Susan Fenhill wants to meet Betty on tuesday July 27th. ________________________________________________________________

4. Where does Susan Fenhill want to meet Betty? Susan Fenhill wants to meet Betty at the French Restaurant in the Edison Hotel. ________________________________________________________________

5. Can Betty meet Susan Fenhill? Why/Why not? Yes, Betty can meet Susan Fenhill because she is interested in her products. ________________________________________________________________

c. You are Betty and want to reply to Ms. Fenhill. Look at Betty’s diary from activity a. and suggest a time and place you can both meet.

12:15 "Hi, Ms. Fenhill. Thanks for your message. I'm sorry I can't meet you at ______ i have planned a lunch with other customeI suggest we meet instead at because ______________________________.

coffee shop 16:00 ___________________________ at ______________________________."

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More Women Traveling a. Which of the hotel facilities below are important to a businessperson?

fast laundry service

meeting rooms

24-hour room service

Internet access

comfortable beds

a swimming pool

computers in the rooms

a business center

b. Read the article below about hotels for business people. Underline the facilities from activity a. that the article mentions.

Hotels for Business People More and more people are traveling on business, and hotels everywhere are offering business people more services. Many hotels now offer _____________ Internet access in bedrooms and some even provide computers! Most hotels have _______ business ________ centers where you can make photocopies and send faxes. Business people also _______ want to stay in hotels with _____________ meeting rooms and conference halls. Business people are often in a hurry, so they want a good,________________ fast laundry service and ____________ 24-hour room service. They don’t have time to eat in restaurants. ______ Most important – they want to stay somewhere___________ comfortable. After all, they are working hard. They aren’t on vacation!

c. Compare your answers with a partner’s.

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d. Look at these two hotel ads. Which hotel is more suitable for someone on a business trip?

l

The Plaza Hote

r of l is in the cente The Plaza Hote e stores and town, near all th nter as a business ce restaurants. It h e facilities. We hav and conference oms. in all our bedro ss ce ac et rn te In Room Prices: ight Single - $70 a n Double - $100

a night

price). t included in the (Breakfast is no s call: For reservation

The Sea View Inn The Sea View Inn is right on the beach, near the sea. We have a big swimming pool and a great restaurant. We have a fast laundry service and 24-hour room service. Room Prices: Single rooms - $60 a night Double rooms - $95 a night (Breakfast is included in the price). For reservations call:

234-165-4564

516-132-1647

e. Mark the correct information about the hotels from activity d.

The Plaza Hotel 1. Which hotel is in the city?

x x

2. Which hotel is better for a relaxing vacation? 3. Which hotel doesn’t include breakfast in its price?

The Sea View Inn

x

4. Which hotel is cheaper?

x

5. Which hotel is near the beach?

x

f. Which hotel would you like to visit? Compare your answer with a partner.

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Coffee, Please a. Betty is on a business trip. She is ordering food in a restaurant. Complete the dialogue with the sentences below.

Yes, a cup of coffee, please. Yes, a hamburger and French fries, please. No thanks. I don’t like salad. Thank you. Fine, thanks. How’re you doing?

Waiter:

Hello, how are you today?

Betty:

Fine, thanks. How’re you doing? (1) ______________________________________________________

Waiter:

OK. Here’s a menu.

Betty:

Thank you. (2) ______________________________________________________

Waiter:

Would you like a salad?

Betty:

No thanks. I don’t like salad. (3) ______________________________________________________

Waiter:

Would you like a hamburger?

Betty:

Yes, a hamburger and French fries, please. (4) ______________________________________________________

Waiter:

Would you like something to drink first?

Betty:

Yes, a cup of coffee, please. (5) ______________________________________________________

b. With a partner, practice a dialogue between a customer and a waiter in a restaurant.

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Present Progressive: Yes/No Questions / Short Answers a. Harold Stone is on a business trip. He calls his wife to tell her what he is doing. Complete their dialogue, using the Present Progressive.

Mr. Stone:

Hello, dear. How are you?

Are you working Mrs. Stone: Fine thanks. Are you very busy? (1) _______________(you/work) hard?

Mr. Stone:

Yes, we’re working very hard. But we’re also enjoying ourselves. Right now I’m relaxing in the swimming pool.

Mrs. Stone: That’s nice. (2) is _______________ you boss swimming (your boss/swim), too? Mr. Stone:

No. He’s in a very important meeting. What about you? are you having (you/have) fun? (3) _______________

Mrs. Stone: Yes, I am. I’m watching television with the kids. Mr. Stone:

are you watching (you/watch) the news? (4) _______________

Mrs. Stone: No, we’re watching a movie. It’s very exciting. are you coming (5) _______________ (you/come) home tomorrow?

Mr. Stone:

Yes, I’ll call when I get to the airport. Enjoy the movie!

b. Answer the questions below according to the dialogue above. Circle the correct answer.

1. Is Mr. Stone enjoying his trip? Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t. 2. Are Mr. Stone and his boss working hard? Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t. 3. Is Mr. Stone swimming? Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t. 4. Are Mr. Stone’s children watching television? Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t. 5. Is Mrs. Stone watching the news? Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t. 6. Is Mr. Stone coming home tomorrow? Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t.

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