Unit One

Socializing

What do you think business people say when they meet for the first time?

- Go to the SOCIALIZING forum and write down your ideas. Comment on at least one contribution.

- Study the phrases below:

1)

A: Where are you based?

B: Our company is based in Hamburg in Germany.

2)

A: Hello, I’m Peter Brown. Pleased to meet you.

B: Nice to meet you, Peter.

3)

A: Is this your first trip to China?

B: No, I was here two years ago.

4)

A: Where are you staying?

B: I am staying in Hotel Angelo, close to the train station.

5)

A: What area of (engineering) do you work in?

B: I work in aeronautical engineering.

6)

A: What does your company do?

B: We develop new materials in aircraft construction.

7)

A: Do you have a card?

B: Yes, here it is.

- Go the SOCIALIZING listening comprehension quiz .

- Finally complete the Socializing quiz.