THE TALK OF THE TOWN (Задания 1-6)
1. Open questions, interesting answers
Asking open questions (ones that can't be answered with yes or no) is a good way to keep the conversation going. When replying to such questions, make your answers interesting by using different adjectives. Complete each response using a pair of adjectives from the box.
A) How was your Christmas in Thailand?
Great! Bangkok was ___________, but the islands were really________________.
B) And how was the flight?
Quite___________, actually. The turbulence made it very____________.
C) What’s the food like out there?
Hot and___________! You don't find many________________ dishes on the menu!
D) And the people?
Incredibly___________. They were very___________ in our culture, too.
E) What was your hotel like?
The prices were surprisingly____________ for the_________ rooms.
tiring - bumpy
spicy - bland
reasonable — luxurious
crowded — peaceful
friendly - interested
2. Culture zone
Being aware of cultural differences is an important part of socializing with international business partners. Mark each statement as true or false.
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‘ ‘ A) Asking a person about his or her occupation is a safe subject in informal conversations everywhere.
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‘ ‘ B) You should introduce yourself to American business partners using your first and last name.
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‘ ‘ C) British business people generally prefer to hold informal meetings in the pub.
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‘ ‘ D) If you notice a long pause in the conversation, you should do your best to break the silence.
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‘ ‘ E) When a foreign business partner asks you a question that makes you uncomfortable (for example, about your salary) you should answer it, or he will be insulted.
3. Invitations and entertaining
Being a good host can be an important part of being a successful business partner. Use the verbs below to complete the sentences. Make sure you use the correct form.
love show mind join fancy
A) I'm looking forward to ____________you the city.
B) Do you____________ Italian?
C) We're meeting at the pub after work. Care to______________us?
D) Would you_____________if we went by Underground? It's difficult to park there.
E) I'd_____________to take you to the new wine bar.
4. Answering informally
Informal replies can be used when you know your business partners well. Match each formal response below to its more informal equivalent. Then use the informal answers to reply to the questions below. Use each answer only once.
Formal
a) Ask me any question you want.
b) This is for you.
c) Either one of those choices is fine
with me.
d) I would like to pay.
e) Certainly; I would like that.
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I don't mind
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It's on me.
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You bet!
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Here you go.
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Fire away!
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A. "So, shall we split the bill?"______________
B. "We're meeting at the pub. Are you coming?"_____________
C. "Could you pass me the salt, please?"______________
D. "Could I ask you something personal?"____________
E. "White or red?"_________________
5. Listening techniques
A good way to build empathy with your business partners is to use active listening techniques. Read the statement below and then choose five suitable phrases to show that you are listening and reacting positively. Write the letters in the boxes.
"The hotel has an unbelievable fitness room. Each exercise bike has a DVD player with a flat screen — fantastic!"
a] Certainly.
b] What a shame.
c] That’s interesting.
d] You first.
e] No way!
f] Of course.
g] Sounds great.
h] Really!
I] You’re kidding.
j] Absolutely!
k] Indeed.
6. Goodbyes
When saying goodbye to your business partners, it is important to say the right thing. Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
a] It was ___________ meeting you.
1. a dream 2. a pleasure 3. a challenge
b] We’ll see ____________ next week.
1. us 2. each other 3. ourselves
c] I hope to _______________ from you soon.
1. hear 2. listen 3. sound
d] Have a safe ______________ home.
1. trip 2. travel 3. tour
e] Take __________________!
1. caution 2 careful 3. care
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