Disagreeing

Yes, but what about the cost?

I'm not sure I agree.

I really don't agree. (strong disagreement)

I'm not sure that's a good idea.

For me, that's out of the question.

UNIT 7

Entertaining

There's no such thing as a free lunch.

Anonymous

Imagine you have to entertain a group of foreign business people. Which of the following activities would you choose? What would you add?

• historic sites • opera/concerts • motor racing • tennis

• bar/nightclub • wine tasting • golf • restaurant

• theatre • horse racing • football • art galleries

Many companies spend a lot of money on corporate entertaining. Do you think the money is well spent? Why or why not?

L1. Q 6.1 Listen to the interview with Lionel Prenat, Assistant Sales Director at the Novotel London West hotel. Then answer these questions.

1 What corporate events does he mention, apart from trade shows? Complete the words.

a) ex________________n

b)____rk_________s

c)____m_________s

D)_______________________

E) _G______________

2 What is Novotel's top priority? Complete this sentence.

'The most important thing is to make sure we provide the right venue, the

most suitable venue for the...................for them to..................

their aim and their...................'

l2. 6.2 Isabelle Macart is Assistant to the General Manager at Novotel London West. Listen to the first part of the interview, and decide whether these statements are true (T) or false (F).

1 The 'Five Senses Experience' is a programme about tasting food from the five continents.

2 It is designed for groups of between five and 90 people.

3 It gives people the opportunity to experience how they use their senses in their daily life.

L3. 7 6.3 Listen to the second part of the interview and cross out the words which are not spoken.

'... the great thing about the 'Five Senses' programme is that it gets most people talking freely, it breaks down cultural barriers and it gives people a memorable shared experience. It can help them to communicate successfully with and work with new colleagues, clients and customers in ways that are much more effective.'

V1. Put the following into a logical order for entertaining in a restaurant.

a) Look at the menu

b) Ask for the bill (BrE) / check (AmE)

c) Book a table (BrE) / Make a reservation {AmE) 1/

d) Leave a tip

e) Have the main course

f) Have a dessert

g) Order a starter

h) Have an aperitif

V2. Put each word in the box next to the appropriate group of adjectives to make word partnerships about restaurants.

atmosphere food location prices restaurant service

an elegant

a stylish

a popular

an exclusive

2 fast

friendly

efficient

3 a cosy

a friendly

a welcoming

4 to serve delicious

tasty

local

regional

exotic

5 to be in a convenient

an ideal

6 to charge reasonable

fair

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