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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
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"Hi Betty, this is Susa es da y July 27 . Can we
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458-034 as soon as you get this mes
Please phone me at

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 The Sea View Inn
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l is in the cente The Sea View Inn is right on the
The Plaza Hote
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restaurants. It h
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facilities. We hav restaurant. We have a fast laundry
and conference
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In
Room Prices:
Room Prices:
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Single - $70 a n
a night Double rooms - $95 a night
Double - $100
price). (Breakfast is included in the price).
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(Breakfast is no
s call: For reservations call:
For reservation
516-132-1647
234-165-4564

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

The Plaza The Sea

Hotel View Inn

1. Which hotel is in the city? x

2. Which hotel is better for a relaxing vacation? x

3. Which hotel doesn’t include breakfast in its price? 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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