Basic 1 Unit 4

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

Today, Betty is going to have lunch with Mr. Harold Stone at 12:30
1. ______________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________
Then she is going to have a coffee with Mr. Montgomery at 15:00

3. ______________________________________________________________
Finally she's going shopping for a new dress, for later at 19:00 get ready to see a movie with Claire.

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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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Please phone me at

1. What company does Susan Fenhill work for?

Electro Tec
________________________________________________________________
2. Why does Susan Fenhill want to meet Betty?
She is interested in Betty's electronic products
________________________________________________________________
3. When does Susan Fenhill want to meet Betty?
Tuesday July 27
________________________________________________________________
4. Where does Susan Fenhill want to meet Betty?
Edison Hotel
________________________________________________________________
5. Can Betty meet Susan Fenhill? Why/Why not?
No, because she is on a business trip.
________________________________________________________________

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'm on a business trip
because ______________________________. I suggest we meet instead at
12:30 on Friday July 31st
___________________________ at ______________________________."
Edison Hotel in the Resturant that you suggest.

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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? The Plaza Hotel

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516-132-1647
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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?

2. Which hotel is better for a relaxing vacation?

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

4. Which hotel is cheaper?

5. Which hotel is near the beach?

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?

Fine, thanks.
Betty: (1) ______________________________________________________
Waiter: OK. Here’s a menu.
Thank you.
Betty: (2) ______________________________________________________
Waiter: Would you like a salad?
No thanks. I don't like salad.
Betty: (3) ______________________________________________________
Waiter: Would you like a hamburger?
Yes, a hamburger and French fries, please.
Betty: (4) ______________________________________________________
Waiter: Would you like something to drink first?
Yes, a cup of coffee, please.
Betty: (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?

Mrs. Stone: Fine thanks. Are you very busy? (1) _______________
are you working (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) _______________

your boss is swimming (your boss/swim), too?

Mr. Stone: No. He’s in a very important meeting. What about you?

(3) _______________
Are you having (you/have) fun?

Mrs. Stone: Yes, I am. I’m watching television with the kids.

Mr. Stone: (4) _______________

are you watching (you/watch) the news?

Mrs. Stone: No, we’re watching a movie. It’s very exciting.

(5) _______________
when you're coming (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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