Explore speaking 1: Giving a talk Listen to Mike Caxton talking to council flat tenants about an exciting new project. What does he say about: ■■ living together? ■■ conflicts? ■■ the project? Now listen to the rest of the talk. How many rounds of talks are there? What questions do people ask? Listen again and make notes about the important details of each round of talks. Would you like to take part in a project like this? Why? Why not? 30 a 8wi6ue 63 b su58y9 64 c d Read the beginning of David’s email to Marina and decide with a partner how to finish the incomplete sentences. What else would you like to mention in your email? 28 a To: Marina Mertens Subject: Aspen Dear Marina I have organised your upcoming product development meeting in Aspen next month. Here are some details for you: Your flight isn’t direct, I’m afraid. You have two changes, in London and Denver. It leaves Vienna at 11.40 on the 25th and you finally get to Aspen at 9.35 local time. So, you’ll be there one day early, which will give you some time to adjust. The others will … I’ve booked all of you into the Hotel Three Peaks. The hotel is … For the meeting starting at 10.00 on the 27th, I have booked … I’ve booked a table at … for dinner at … We’re meeting … . The food is … – it’s one of the … in Aspen. If you would like me to make any changes, please let me know by Wednesday. I’ll then be confirming flights and hotel rooms. Thanks a lot. Best, David Complete the rest of the email with information about the restaurant and David’s notes. Business training. The company you work for has done really well. Your boss has asked you to organise a weekend away for you and your colleagues as a bonus. In pairs, look at the information and notes on p. 168. In each section, circle one or two important points to tell your colleagues. Write an email to your colleagues explaining what you’ve organised. Read someone else’s email. Does it sound like a good trip? b 29 a b c 121 Language skills Extras Explore 9 Living and working together Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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