VIII. Read the dialogue. WebVisions Conference

Robert: I'm going to Portland on Thursday. There's an internet expo on. It's called WebVisions.

Alice: What is the schedule like?

Robert: As soon as I arrive, the keynote speech begins.

Alice: ... and after that?

Robert: When the keynote ends, we'll have two hours to check out the booths.

Alice: Are you making any presentations?

Robert: No, I'm just attending this conference.

Alice: Is Tad Wilson presenting?

Robert: No, but he's giving a workshop on Monday.

Alice: When are you coming back?

Robert: I'm flying back on Saturday morning.

Alice: Remember you are meeting with Trevor on Monday morning at nine o'clock sharp!

Robert:Oh, thanks! I forgot about that ...

Alice: Have a good trip!

Translate the words:

expo schedule

keynote speech to check something out

booth presentation

to attend workshop

at X o'clock sharp

Answer the questions:

1. Where is Robert going on Thursday?

• To a meeting

• To an internet expo

• On vacation

2. What will he do after the keynote?

• Meet with Tad Wilson

• Check out the booths

• Go to a workshop

3. What's he doing at the conference?

• Making a presentation

• Holding a workshop

• Attending the conference

4. When is he returning?

• On Monday

• On Saturday

• On Tuesday

5. What two things are happening on Monday?

• Tad Wilson's workshop and Robert's meeting with Trevor

• Tad Wilson's meeting and Robert's workshop

• WebVisions and Robert's workshop

IX. Read the profile of Derek Stirling. Write another profile about yourself.

Answer the questions below when writing.

 What's your name?

 What nationality are you?

 What's your home town?/Where do you live?

 Who do you work for?/What company do you work for?

 What is your position in the company?

 What are your responsibilities (duties)?/ What are you responsible for?

 What are you fond of?/What do you like doing in your free time?

PROFILE*

My name is Derek Stirling and I'm Scottish. I live in Hadlow, a lovely English village near London. I work for the Swire Group. The Swire group is Britain's largest private company. The Group's activities are divided* into 5 business areas: shipping*, aviation, property, industries and trading. I have been working for the company for 8 years. I work at our London head office*. I'm head of Corporate Finance. I'm responsible for developing the business of the Group. I'm always very busy and I don't have much free time, but when I do, I like fishing. And I grow my own vegetables just for fun.

Unknown words and phrases:

profile - краткий биографический очерк; сведения из биографии

are divided (Present Simple, Passive Voice) - делятся, подразделяются

head office - главный офис корпорации, компании

shipping - транспортировка, перевозка (напр. продукции)

X. Write your cv.