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Welcome back I Unit 19

And this is a small present from our company to say thank you
Paul
for all your help.
Jasmine ... Oh, thank you very much! That's really kind of you!
Paul No worries.
Jasmine I'll open it upstairs. Ready to go up?
Paul Yeah.

Did you know?

In some cultures it is impolite to open a present or gift immediately.

Understanding
a 2 Watch again. Are the sentences true [T) or false [F)?

DVD
1 John and Paul come up to Jasmine's office by themselves. T/F
2 Jasmine knows John and Paul already. T/F
3 John and Paul needed to make a hotel reservation. T/F
4 Jasmine is pleased with her present from John and Paul. T/F
5 Jasmine opens her present immediately. T/F
Key phrases

Greeting acquaintances, giving and receiving a gift
Good to see you again! Very well, thanks.
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Nice to see you again too! ~s is a small present from ....
How are you7 _ ___ __ __ _ Thank you very much! That's really kind
I'm fine, thanks. And you? I How about you? of you.

Practice
3 Match the sentences.
That's really kind of you! A Thank you very much. It's lovely!
2 How are you? B Nice to see you again too!
3 Good to see you again! c Fine thanks, Jasmine. And you?
4 This is a gift from our country. D You're welcome.

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