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Travel plans I Unit 18
Language tip

Use until to describe a complete period of time during which an action takes
place, for example, I've got a meeting from 2 until 6 o'clock.= The meeting starts at
2.00 and finishes at 6.00.

Use by to set the latest point when an action has to take place, for example,
She has to be back in London by noon on Thursday = 12.00 Thursday is the latest
time when Diane must be back in the office in London.

Speaking
6 You are calling a customer to arrange a time for a meeting. Play Track 37
37- 38 and speak after the beep. Then listen to Track 38 to compare your
CD conversation.
Customer So you are flying to Madrid next week? Hmm, when can we meet?
You {Ask if he is free on Tuesday}
Customer Tuesday? No sorry, I'm away on a business trip.
You {Ask about Wednesday morning.}
Customer I'm afraid Wednesday morning is no good. I have to go to the
doctor.
You {Ask about Wednesday afternoon.}
Customer Um ... yes ... I think so.
You {Suggest 3 o'clock.}
Customer Is a little later possible?
You {Suggest 4 o'clock at the latest because you have to leave by 6.00.}
Customer Yes, that's fine. I'll see you then!

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