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 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 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 wasn't very useful.

3 It was a terrible meeting.

4 The exhibition was disappointing really.

5 The fair wasn't very productive.

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.

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.

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 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.