
- •Vocabulary and word study
- •9. Find in the text the paragraph about different topics of conversation. Read aloud this paragraph and translate it into Russian.
- •10. Explain the following references.
- •11. Complete the sentences choosing the best variantcorresponding to the contents of the text.
- •15. Learn some expressions to introduce yourself and others.
- •16. Practise the following illustrative dialogues.
- •Introduce the following people a) formally, and b) informally. Use any names you like.
- •24. Listen to the text "British Communication Styles". Answerthe questions that follow.
- •25. As you listen, make notes under the following headings.
- •30. Write some expressions you would use to introduce yourself and others in the following situations:
- •Section 1 vocabulary and word study
- •British communication styles.
- •Tapescript 2 marie rings richard johnson
Tapescript 2 marie rings richard johnson
A: Beta Group. Good morning. Can I help you?
B: Yes, this is Marie Boulaigre from Hendrix. Could I speak
to Richard Johnson, please? A: Sorry I didn't catch your name. Could you speak up a bit
please? The line's bad. B: Yes, it's Marie Boulaigre. A: And where did you say you are ringing from? B: Hendrix.
A: OK, thank you. Putting you through ... I'm sorry, the line's busy at the moment. Do you want to leave a message?
B: Could you tell Richard that Marie Boulaigre from Hendrix called, that's H-e-n-d-r-i-x, and that I need to rearrange our meeting for Tuesday rather than the Monday as originally planned.
A: That's Tuesday the fifth, right?
B: Right. But if he needs to speak to me he can get me on 0207
395 6168. Extension 16. A: Sixteen. That's one six? B: That's it.
A: Can I read that back to you to make sure I've got everything? B: Of course.
A: Marie Boulaigre — B-U-0 ... Could you spell that for me? B: B-O-U-L-A-I-G-R-E.
A: B-O-U-L-A-I-G-R-E. OK, from Hendrix. You want to rearrange the meeting for Tuesday the fifth, and Richard can reach you on 0207 395 6168, extension 16.
B: That's it. Thanks very much. Bye.
A: Goodbye.