Conversation 3

 

A: I really enjoyed you talk this morning.

B: Oh, thank you very much.

A: You have mentioned some interesting things. I’m Anna Mellor, by the way. I’d like to talk to you about some of your ideas. My company may be interested in your product. Where are you staying?

B: At the Hilton.

A: I’m at the Sheraton. Why don’t we fix up a time to chat over a drink? Here is my business card.

B: Oh, thank. I’ve got mine here… somewhere.

A: Don’t worry. I know who you are. So, how are you enjoying the conference?

B: Well, it’s rather good. There are more people than ever this year. But isn’t this weather awful? Half a meter of snow this morning, I heard.

A: Yes, it’s getting cold here in Moscow.

B: Would you excuse me a moment? I’ll be right back.

 

 

Conversation 4

 

A: So, how is business?

B: Fine. This merger meant quite a lot of work for us, but, fine.

A: Well, mergers are often difficult. So, what do you think about the Middle-East situation?

B: I’m sorry?

A: The crisis in the Middle East. It was in the news this morning.

B: Er, well, I…

A: I mean, it must affect a company like yours - you are in oil.

B: No, I think, you’ve made a mistake. I’m not in oil. I work for BMW.

A: BMW? Oh, sorry! I thought you were someone else.

B: That’s ok. If you excuse me I must just go and say hello to someone.

 

Conversation 5

 

A: I like your watch. A Rolex, isn’t it?

B: Well, to be honest, but don’t tell anybody, it’s a fake.

A: No! It looks real to me. Where did you get it?

B: Egypt. It cost me twenty five dollars.

A: Amazing! So, do you know many people here?

B: No, not really. It’s the first time I’ve been to such a conference.

A: Me too. So, what is your hotel like?

B: Pretty comfortable. Nothing special, but it’s ok, I suppose.

A: You are at the Holiday Inn, aren’t you? Last year they held this conference in Mexico. The Hilton Cancun Fabulous Hotel, they say.

B: Cancun! A bit warmer than here, I think.

A: Yes, I went there on holiday once. A beautiful place! Can I get you anything from the buffet?

B: Oh, that’s all right. I’ll come with you. I’d like some more of that caviar before it all goes.

 

 

Найдите в диалогах английские эквиваленты следующим русским предложениям.

1. Кстати, чем Вы занимаетесь?
2. В какой сфере бизнеса Вы работаете?
3. Приятно познакомиться.
4. Вы не будете возражать, если я к Вам присоединюсь?
5. Было приятно с Вами пообщаться.
6. Где Вы остановились?
7. Как Вам нравится конференция?
8. Я думаю, Вы ошиблись. Я не работаю в сфере нефтяной промышленности.
9. Извините, мне нужно отойти на минуту. Я скоро вернусь.
10. Я первый раз на подобной конференции.

 

Составьте вопросы, используя слова и выражения, приведенные ниже.

 

1. So, who/work for?
2. Where/your company/based?
3. What/ do here?
4. Where/staying?
5. Giving/ presentation?
6. How/enjoying/conference?
7. Where/come from?
8. Interested in/football?
9. First time/Berlin?
10. Know/many people here?
11. What/line of business?

Соотнесите вопросы из упражнения 10 с приведенными ниже ответами.

 

1. ______________________ - Actually, not very many. This is the first time I’ve been to such

events.

2. ______________________ - Paris. Our offices are in the city centre.

3. ______________________ - Iberica Electric. It’s a large international company.

4. ______________________ - To be honest, not very much. But my husband is. He doesn’t miss a

single match.

5. ______________________ - No, me not. My colleague is. I’m here just to help him.

6. ______________________ - Russia. I was born in St. Petersburg.

7. ______________________ - I’m in marketing.

8. ______________________ - No, I have been there twice before. One is on a business trip, the other is on holiday. I like this city very much.

9. ______________________ - Well, it’s rather good. This year there are more speakers with inter-

esting presentations.

10.______________________ - In the Sheraton. It’s a great hotel with all modern conveniences.

11______________________ - I’m giving a presentation.

 

 

Прочитайте отрывки из диалогов. Выберите соответствующую форму глагола. Сформулируйте на русском языке правило употребления глаголов в простом прошедшем времени (Past Simple Tense) и настоящем совершенном времени (Present Perfect Tense).

 

 

1. A: Did you try/Have you tried sushi before, Mr. Winter?

B: Yes, I did/I have. I had/have had it last time I was/have been here. I like it very much.

1. A: I’d like to introduce you all to Dt. Sterling, who came/has come over from our Sydney

office to spend a few days at our research centre. Welcome to Washington, Dr. Sterling.

B: Thank you very much. It was/has been kind of you to invite me.

1. A: …And then Manchester scored/has scored the winner. It was/has been an incredible goal! Did you see/Have you seen the game last night?

B: Yes, I did/have. Wasn’t it/Hasn’t it been a great match? One of the best I ever saw/have ever seen.

1. A: Rain stopped/has stopped the game again yesterday?

B: Sorry?

A: The cricket. They cancelled/have cancelled the match.

B: Oh, they didn’t/haven’t! Well, we certainly didn’t see/haven’t seen much cricket this

summer.

1. A: I think this is your first visit to Holland, isn’t it Tanya? Or were you/have you been here before?

B: Actually, I came/have come here on holiday once, but that was/has been a long time ago.

1. A: That’s a terrible joke, Mike.

B: No, you see, he copied/has copied her test, right?

A: Mike, we heard/have heard the joke before. It’s ancient. Let’s get down to business.

B: I thought/have thought it was/has been funny.

1. A: What I do worry about is what is going on between our vice-president and our head of finance.

B: What happened/has happened?

A: Didn’t you hear/Haven’t you heard? I thought/ have thought everybody knew/has known.

B: No, nobody told/has told me anything.