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B. CONVERSATION (1)

1. Read and practice the following dialog in pairs.

Tony: Welcome to Rolls Corporation, Ms. White.
Sally White: Sorry, I‟m a little late. My plane was delayed for two hours. This is my project manager, Larry Kent.

Tony: Hello, Mr. Kent.Nice to see you.
Kent: Nice to see you, too. It‟s a lovely office.
Tony: Thanks. Would you like a drink?

Sally White: I‟d love to. Coffee would be nice.Thanks.
Tony: Is it your first visit to Tokyo, Mr.Kent?

Larry Kent: Yes. It‟s a vibrant city. Could you recommend a good hotel near here?
Tony: There is one about 10 minutes from here. It‟s called “Rock Star Hotel”
Is there anything else that I can do for you?

2. Answer the following questions.
a. What does Sally White apologize for?

b. What does Larry Kent do?
c. Had Larry Kent ever been to Tokyo before?
d. Are the guests planning to spend the night? How do you know?

e. Which event is going to take place in the dialog above ?
- a business meeting

- a conference

C. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS (1)

Welcoming visitors Arriving
- Welcome to.. - Hello. My name‟s... from...
- My name‟s.. - I‟ve an appointment to see...
- Sorry – I‟m a little late /early.
- My plane was delayed...
Introducing someone Meeting someone and making small talk
- This is... He/She‟s my Personal Assistant. - How are things in (London)?
- Can I introduce you to... He/She‟s our (Project - How long are you staying in (New York)?
Manager). - I hope you like it.
- I‟d like to introduce you to.. - Is your hotel comfortable?
- Is this your first visit to (Berlin)?

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