7. Работа в парах. Составьте по образцу небольшой разговор, используя одну или несколько допустимых фраз из предыдущего задания.

Model:

William : Morning, Paul.

Paul : Oh, morning, William, how are you?

William : Fine, thanks. Have a good weekend?

Paul : Yes, thanks. Catch you later.

William : OK, see you.

8. Прочитайте и переведите диалоги. Ответьте на вопросы.

1. What topics do the speakers discuss?

2. Are these topics safe?

3. Do they get on well with each other? Why do you think so?

4. What mistakes do they make?

Conversation 1

A: Is this your first visit to Russia?

B: Yes, it is, actually. Fascinating place!

A: Yes, that’s right. I come here quite a lot. What do you do, by the way? I see you work for Galaxy.

B: How did you know? … Oh, yeah, my badge. I’m in R&D. Molecular modeling, to be precise.

A: Really? We should talk. Can I offer you a drink?

B: Oh, no, thank you.

A: Are you sure?

B: Well, ok, just a little coffee. And what line of business are you in?

Conversation 2

A: Hi, Sandra Smith, High Engineering. Would you mind if I join you?

B: Erm, no. Michael Smooth.

A: Pleased to meet you, Mike. Try one of these – they are delicious.

B: No, thanks, but seafood doesn’t agree with me.

A: Oh, then try this cheese instead. It’s good too. Haven’t we met before? In Warsaw, perhaps?

B: I don’t think so.

A: But I was sure I recognised you… You are an Aquarius, aren’t you? I can tell.

B: Well, I don’t know. I’m not really into horoscopes, I’m afraid.

A: When is your birthday?

B: Oh, on the 5 of February.

A: I knew it! A typical Aquarius.

B: Er, yes. If you excuse me, I have to make an urgent phone call. It’s been nice talking to you.

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.