1. Decide whether the following statements are true or false:
· Betty can't decide where to put the picture.
· Betty tells Frank he can't leave the picture in the reception.
· Betty doesn't accept Frank's suggestion.
2. Note how to make suggestions
Why don't we visit the Tate Gallery?
I think we should visit the Tate Gallery.
What about visiting the Tate Gallery?
Scene 5
In FG's Office
1. Decide whether the following statements are true or false:
- Jane suggests modifying the design of the bicycle | |
In FG's office | - Stephen has a social conversation on the phone |
- Stephen suggests postponing the meeting |
2. Note how to make a suggestion
Formally: Have you thought of modifying the seat?
Informally: Why don't you modify the seat?
3. Complete the dialogue
Stephen: | We … change the design. |
Jane: | Well, you can't change the whole design. It wouldn't work. |
Henk: | … modifying the seat? |
Jane: | No, I never thought of that. It's … trying. Thanks. |
FG: | Now, … get down to business, … ? |
Stephen: | … , FG. But … postpone our meeting for an hour? |
FG: | Oh? |
Stephen: | Then you could discuss the schedule for the new bike with Jane while Henk and I - |
FG: | Right. … we meet again in an hour's time? … four o'clock? |
Stephen: | … FG. That'll give me a chance to sort out a few things with Henk. |
FG: | Four o'clock, then. Now, Jane. I … . Now, what is … modify this in the shortest possible time? |
Scene 6
In the Reception Area
Decide whether the following are true or false:
· Carol suggests to Betty that they should meet at the party
· Betty suggests they go to the party together.
· Carol and Betty agree to go to the party together.
Scene 7
At the Party
1. Decide whether the following statements are true or false:
· Christine advises Henk to take the tube home.
· Peter agrees to Carol's suggestion that they should go to a restaurant.
plete the dialogue:
Henk: | Warm, isn't it? |
Christine: | Yes. … , shall we? |
Henk: | … |
Christine: | … take it easy after your journey. |
Henk: | Mm. … I'll be going back to my hotel soon. … getting there? |
Christine: | At this time of night? … get a taxi, …. |
Scene 8
In the Restaurant
1. Decide whether the following statements are true or false:
· FG recommends the potted shrimps
· FG advises against eating the taramasalata
· FG recommends the taramasalata
? Study the letter
Doktor Anton Vögeli
Zurcher Propaganga GmbH
Vetzikonplantz 13
CH 6000 ZURICH I
SWITZERLAND
Mr. James Harrison
Editor
Waydown Publications Ltd.
I Pall Mall
BIRMINGHAM 16
ENGLAND
Dear Mr. Harrison,
Thank you for your letter of January 3rd, in which you ask us to suggest a mutually convenient date to meet in Birmingham.
Might we suggest the first week of March? Please feel free to choose whichever day suits you best. We would appreciate it, if you could recommend a comfortable hotel situated not too far from your office.
Finally we need your instructions on which pictures to include in the brochure, in order to bring a sample copy along for your approval.
I look forward to meeting you in Birmingham.
Yours sincerely,
Anton Vögeli
Compose a similar letter from the information below.
To: Stephen Brooks, Sales Manager, Acme Bikes, 13 Kings Walk, LONDON WS, ENGLAND
You reply to his letter of 3rd March. He wants to suggest a place and date for a meeting. Offer the alternative dates and suggest a place convenient for you. Ask him what documents he thinks you should bring.
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1. Read the information and study the letter:
Employees are likely to achieve greater job satisfaction and to perform better it they identify their interests with those of their company. The provision of regular information in finance, production and marketing contributes materially to this sense of identity.
Dear Sir,
Like many employees of Laboro International I am very interested to know as much as possible about the activities and plans of the Company.
A number of reports in the press recently have suggested that Laboro is intending to encourage nine participation on the part of the workplace. I for one is one and warmly welcome more information about any such scheme.
Faithfully yours,
P. Piper
2. Note on the letter
a) Note the use of a Complex Subject Construction: They are likely to achieve it
b) Note: the verb "to suggest" is never followed by an Infinitive.
E. G. We suggest doing it.
We suggest (that) you (should) do it.
3. Read the following information
The profile of the well-known bank you work for illustrates the fact that women do not and never did have equal access to the career path which men took advantage of. The presence of women in the large number of routine but essential jobs in fact allowed the career path of men to be maintained.
Statistics: Of the total of 67,500 employees in 1983, two-thirds were women. More than three-fifth of these were in the bottom two salary grades.
"That's an excellent suggestion, Miss Triggs. Perhaps one of the men here would like to make it" |
4. Draft a letter to your divisional manager asking if the company is planning to introduce any changes in their attitude to women. Say whether you agree or disagree, express how you feel about the problem.
Unit 4
Offers and Invitations
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Introduction
Note the sentences:
· Can I help you?
· Can I get you some tea?
· Oh, that's very kind of you. Thank you very much.
· Shall I pick you up at the office?
· Would you like to come to lunch on Saturday?
· I'd love to, but I'm sorry, I can't.
Scene 1
Outside Acme Bikes
Choose the right ending to the sentence:
In the car | - thanks Jane for giving her a lift back from the town |
park Carol | - accepts Jane's offer of a lift |
- declines Jane's offer of a lift |
Scene 2
In the Department Store
1. Choose the right ending to the sentence:
The shop assistant | - because Christine is paying by cheque |
takes Christine's | - to send her the bill |
name and address | - so that the flowers can be delivered |
2. Note that "would like" may begin an offer or an invitation.
An Offer - Would you like me to do it?
An Invitation - Would you like to come?
Scene 3
On the Phone
Choose the right ending to the sentence:
- at the cinema | |
Jim and Mary | - at Mary's house |
arrange to meet | - at Jim's house |
- at Mary's office |
Scene 4
In FC's Office
1. Choose the right ending to the sentence:
- accepts FG's offer but declines the invitation | |
Jane Selby | - declines FG's offer but accepts the invitation |
- is unable to give a definite answer to either the offer or the invitation |
2. Note the sentence:
Would you like to come round to our place on Sunday?
Scene 5
In the Reception Area
Choose the right ending to the sentence:
After offering | - goes to get him a letter |
Frank some help | - goes off to make tea and coffee |
Carol | - goes back to work |
Scene 6
In Stephen Brooke's Office
1. Choose the right ending to the sentence:
Henk | - has to refuse FG's invitation because of a previous engagement |
- accepts FG's invitation | |
- asks FG to join Stephen and himself for lunch |
2. Complete the dialogue:
In Stephen Brooke's Office
Stephen: | … this weekend? |
Henk: | Well, I don't have any plans at the moment. |
Stephen: | Oh, good. Do you play tennis, or golf? |
Henk: | Tennis? Yes. |
Stephen: | … on Saturday? |
Henk: | …, Stephen. |
Stephen: | And … afterwards. |
Henk: | That's very kind of you, …. |
Stephen: | …, then. … to the hotel, er, at nine thirty? |
FG:(on intercom) | FG here, Stephen. Might I have a word with our Dutch visitor? |
Stephen: | Certainly, FG. (to Henk) FG. |
Henk: | Yes, Mr. Green |
FG: | My wife and I … to lunch on Saturday. … Stephen. And … Christine. I've already asked Jane Selby. She's not sure whether she can come but there'll be several other people there. I hope …. |
Henk: | …, Mr. Green, but I'm afraid I've just accepted an invitation to lunch with Stephen. |
FG: | Oh, …. We must arrange something else, then. Tell me, do you play golf? |
Scene 8
In the Restaurant
Choose the right ending to the sentence:
- offers to help Carol and Peter to choose their meal | |
FG | - asks Peter if he can have a look at his menu |
- offers to pay for Peter's and Carol's meal |
?Read the letter
Dear Bob,
Thank you for your letter. It doesn't look as though Carlo and I will be able to come to England this year. We were wondering if you and Alice would like to come and stay with us some time in August or September. You could spend a week with us in Florence, and if you like, you could stay in our villa for a week or two, as we won't be using it in September.
Please, let us know soon if you would like to come, as we'll need to make some arrangements. Hope all is well with you.
Yours sincerely,
Teresa
1. Write a letter to a British friend of your own age, inviting him to stay with you or your family this summer.
2. You and your friend want to give a party for the whole class, including the teacher. Before the lesson he gives you permission to make an announcement to this effect. Write the announcement that you would make.
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1. Study the letter:
17th April, 19…
The Export Manager,
The Coventry Tractor Co, Ltd.
Radley Works
Coventry
Dear Sir,
We thank you for your letter of the 11th April. We feel that we are really making progress at last.
We very much look forward to meeting Sir Malcolm Knight and we shall do everything possible to make his visit both pleasant and profitable. We shall not only arrange for him to meet our customers, but also for him to see some of the leading figures in Mexican agriculture.
We thank you for the speed and efficiency with which you have treated this matter.
Yours faithfully,
Ribera Y CIA
J. Morales
2. Study the notes:
a) Note the use:
We look forward to meeting him…
b) Note the construction:
We shall arrange for him to meet…
c) Note the construction:
not only … but also
d) Note the difference in the way the address is written in English and Russian
Mr. James Harrison | Россия |
Editor | Москва, 125186 |
Waydown Publications Ltd. | Тверская ул., 6 |
1 Pall Mall | г-ну Дж. Хaррисону |
Birmingham 16 | |
ENGLAND |
a) Note: It is a custom to write the word Messrs. (French: Messieurs) before the name of a company if it contains a proper name.
E. G. Messrs. A. Robinson and Sons
Messrs. Johnson & Co., Ltd.
3. Write the following letter in English:
To: Mexico City, Avenida Yucatan, 56, Messrs. Ribera Y CIA
17 апреля, 19…
Уважаемые господа!
Мы получили Ваше письмо от 4 апреля, за которое благодарим Вас.
Мы с удовольствием сообщаем Вам, что нам осталось лишь прийти к соглашению относительно некоторых деталей. Наш председатель, сэр Малькольм Найт вылетит в Мехико 27 апреля с целью обсудить контракт. Он пробудет в Мехико три дня. Мы надеемся, что за это время у него будет возможность встретиться с Вашими клиентами и посетить несколько Ваших отделений.
На этой неделе сэр Малькольм Найт напишет Вам подробнее о своем визите.
Искренне Ваши,
Компания "Ковентри трактор Ltd
P. Килпатрик
Unit 5
Requests and Instructions
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Introduction
Note the sentences:
· Will you do me a favour?
· Could you come and help me, please?
· Excuse me. Could I possibly ask you not to smoke?
· Come over here, will you?
· Could you please make less noise?
Scene 1, 2
In the Department Store
(Dress Department, Food Hall)
1. Decide if the statements are true or false:
· Betty wants to exchange what she has bought.
· The shop assistant refuses to refund Betty's money.
· Jane asks the shop assistant for a larger tin of tea.
· Jane complains because the bag is too large.
· Jane wants a larger bag.
2. Note how you can make a request:
Give me a larger one, could you?
Could I have a larger one, please?
Do you think I could have a larger one, please?
I was wondering if you could change it?
Scene 3
On the Phone
1. Decide if the statements are true or false:
· Jim agrees to do the cooking
· Jim does not agree to buy the food
· Jim insists that Mary buys the food and does the cooking
Scene 4
In FG's Office
1. Decide if the statements are true or false:
- FG tells Carol to ask Stephen to stop making a noise | |
In FG's office | - FG asks Carol to get the sales figures for Stephen |
- FG asks Carol to tell Stephen to bring the sales figures right away |
plete the dialogue:
FG: | Jane, … write a short report on the prospects for the new bicycle. |
Jane: | …, I'd …. But first, FG, I need information on recent sales. … to get it today? |
FG: | … (pressing intercom button) Carol! |
Carol: | Yes, Mr. Green? |
FG: | … Mr. Brookes to let me have the latest sales figures? … them for me straight away? |
Carol: | … fetch them immediately. |
FG: | Carol! … tell them to stop making that noise outside. |
Carol: | …, Mr. Green. |
FG: | Thank you! |
Scene 5
In the Reception Area
Decide if the statements are true or false:
In the | - Frank is angry when Carol asks him to make less noise |
reception | - Frank asks Betty to pick up the hammer |
area | - Frank tells Betty the drill is too heavy for her to hold |
Scene 6
In Stephen Brookes' Office
1. Decide if the statements are true or false:
In | - Stephen goes out to get some coffee |
Stephen Brookes' | - Stephen realises he will have to explain something to FG |
office | - Stephen tells Carol she forgot to bring Henk's coffee |
2. Note the difference between:
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