初级剑桥商务英语 unit9

Lesson 1



Part B



Listen to Jennifer talking to a colleague.



Write the names of the hotels in the hotel guide in your book.



JENNIFER:I'm off to Kuala Lumpur for a few days next month.



You've been there recently-can you recommend a hotel?



MAN:Well,I stayed at the Century Datang last time I was there.



JENNIFER:What's it like?



MAN:It's very pleasant There are excellent recreation facilities



swimming pool,tennis courts,squash courts and a fantastic gym.



JENNIFER:Is there a shopping centre in the hotel?



MAN:No,but the shopping district is only a short walk away.



JENNIFER:And where is it?Is it central?



MAN:Very-it's in the financial and commercial district.



JENNIFER:What about the Rasa Cinta? I've heard that it's very good.



What are the business facilities like there?



MAN:They're excellent,and service is very efficient.



But it can sometimes be difficult to get a room



because they often have large conferences there.



JENNIFER:They both sound very good;it's hard to choose.



MAN:There's another hotel that might suit you-are you travelling alone?



JENNIFER:Yes,I am.



MAN:Well,why don't you try the Perdana Puteri?



There's special women-only floor there.



JENNIFER:That sounds a good idea.Is the hotel equipped for business?



MAN:Yes,it specializes 1 in business travellers and has everything you need.



JENNIFER:Well,I'll give them a try.Thanks for all your help.



Unit 9 Lesson 2



Part B



Listen to Ms Rufer talking to a visitor,Mr Harris.



Tick 2 the topics they talk about



RUFER:Hello,Mr Harris.



HARRIS:Hello.RUFER:Nice to see you again!How are you?



HARRIS:Oh,not too bad,thanks.



RUFER:And did you arrive this morning?



HARRIS:Yes,by train from Brussels.



RUFER:Did you have a good journey?



HARRIS:No,not really The train was late and it was very crowded.



RUFER:Oh,I'm sorry to hear that.Were you in Brussels on business?



HARRIS:Yes,I was at a conference.



Unfortunately,I didn't have time to look round the city.Next time,perhaps.



RUFER:Yes,Brussels is a very nice city.



Now,can I get you anything?A cup of coffee?



HARRIS:Yes,thank you.That would be nice.



Unit 9 Lesson 3



Part B



Listen to these sentences.



How many words do you hear in each one?



1 It was an interesting conference.



2 The seminar 3 wasn't very useful.



3 It was a terrible meeting.



4 The exhibition was disappointing really.



5 The fair wasn't very productive 4.



6 The course was really successful.



Unit 9 Lesson 3



Part D



Listen to Sarah,Isobel and Pedro talking about recent business events.



Which event did they go to?



Listen again and complete the table in your book.



1 Sarah



MAN:So what was it like?



SARAH:Great!I really enjoy edit 5.



Some of the talks were very good and there was an excellent atmosphere.



It was a pity it was so short.



There simply wasn't enough time to talk to everyone.



MAN:Did you see Henri Bertillon?



SARAH:Yes,we had lunch together on the last day.



He sends his regards and hopes to see you there next time.



MAN:Thanks.So it was a good week?



SARAH:Yes,the only problem was that my hotel was a bit far out though.



MAN:Oh,dear.Where did you stay?



2 Isobel



MAN:Hello,Isobel.How was your day?



ISOBEL:Tiring!There was a lot of interest in our products and our stand was really crowded.



MAN:So it was successful?



ISOBEL:Oh,yes.And I think we made a lot of good contacts.



MAN:Really,you must be glad you came.



ISOBEL:Oh,yes.Definitely 6.



MAN:Was your boss pleased?



ISOBEL:He wasn't there!



MAN:He wasn't there?Where was he?



ISOBEL:He was on holiday.



3 Pedro



MAN:Hello,I see you're back.How was it?



PEDRO:Well,it was nice to be out of the office for a few days.



And the hotel was fantastic.Swimming pool,sauna,everything.And terrific 7 food.



MAN:Did you actually learn anything?



PEDRO:Yes,I think so.



MAN:So you speak fluent English now?



PEDRO:Well,not quite.But I learnt a lot.In fact,I think I'll go again next year.