Task 1 Peter is meeting a guest at the airport. Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to each question you hear.
(1)How to avoid the mistakes in business contact--utterance(如何避免商务接待中的失误-话语篇)
(2)How to avoid the mistakes in business contact--gestures(如何避免商务接待中的失误-手势篇)
(3)How to avoid the mistakes in business contact--colors(如何避免商务接待中的失误-话语颜色篇)
Business over Meals
Task 2 Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks with what you hear.
Task 3 John works in Season Hotel. He is receiving a phone call. Listen to the conversation and fill in the hotel reservation form below.
Task 4 Listen to the conversation and decide whether the following statements are true or false. Then write key words to support your answers.
Task 5 Listen to the passage twice and fill in the blanks with what you hear.
Task 1 Script
M: Excuse me, you must be Ms. Green from Australia?
W: Yes, I'm Lisa Green from Australia.
M: How do you do, Ms. Green. I'm Peter Smith, secretary to the Sales Manager of the GM Electronics.
W: How do you do, Mr. Smith. I'm very glad to meet you.
M: Glad to meet you too, Ms. Green. The waiting room is over there. Let's take a short rest there and then we can go to the hotel.
W: Thanks very much for your arrangement.
Q1: Where is Ms. Green from?
Q2: What is Peter's job?
Q3: What will the two speakers probably do next ?
Task 2 Script
M: Hi Diana, thanks for your help on the contract. We're having a dinner this evening to
celebrate getting the contract. We'd love you to come. .
W: I'd love to, but I'm afraid I have to work overtime tonight.
M: That's a pity! Maybe you could join us a little later?
W: I'm really sorry. I just can't make it this time. I'm going on a business trip
tomorrow and have got an early plane to catch.
M: Sorry you can't be there. Maybe some other time?
W: Sure. Anyway, thanks for asking. Hope you guys have fun!
Task 3 Script
M: Good morning, Season Hotel. May I help you?
W: Good morning. I'd like to book two single rooms.
M: OK. May I have the names, please?
W: Sure. Please reserve the rooms under the names of Angel Smith and Mark Johnson.
M: Angel Smith and Mark Johnson... No problem. When will they be arriving?
W: This Friday, and they will stay for five nights.
M: This Friday will be July 25th and they are leaving on July 30th. Right?
W: Exactly.
M: Any requirements for the rooms, Miss?
W: Yes. I'd prefer them with a view of the sea.
M: OK. I see. The room numbers are 1606 and1608.
W: Thank you very much for your help. Bye.
Task 4 Script
M: Here we are at the Hongfu Restaurant.What would you like to eat,Ella?
W: Of course I'd like to have some Chinese food. But I know very little about it. Could you recommend some?
M: Sure. This restaurant is famous for its Kungpao Chicken, Sweet-and-Sour Fish, Mapo Tofu and Tomato and Egg Soup.
W: Wow, what a variety! Let's try the chicken and the fish, shall we?
M: That sounds great. How about a Kungpao Chicken, a Sweet-and-Sour Fish, a Tomato and Egg Soup, and two bottles of Tsingtao beer?
W: My mouth is already watering.
Task 5 Script
The main difference between Chinese and Western eating habits is that in the West everyone has their own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares. If you are being treated by a Chinese host, he will do the best to give you a taste of many different types of dishes. The Chinese are very proud of their food culture, and will do their best to show their hospitality.
The meal usually begins with a set of at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes. Soup then will be served followed by staple food ranging from rice, noodles to dumplings.
Perhaps one of the things that surprises a Western visitor most is that some Chinese hosts like to put food onto the plates of their guests. This is a sign of friendship and politeness. It is always polite to eat the food. If you do not like it, just leave the food on the plate.