IV. Single out the main points of the texts.

V. Sum up the contents of the dialogues.

VI. Practise these words.

To handle; handling; cargo handling equipment

A) Answer these questions.

1. Are machine-tools always easily handled? 2. Are vessels equipped with cargo handling equipment? 3. What cargo handling facilities are ports equipped with? 4. At the previous talks you had some difficulties with the customers, right? How did you handle the matter?

b) Act out the flashes of conversation using the substitutions for the words
in italics.

1. A. You see, we are not quite familiar with your practices. We'd like you

to keep contacts with the stevedores. B. All right. We can handle that.

Substitutions: the customers; the local firms; the port authorities; the char­terers

2. A. Mr R., I'm afraid our workers are not experienced enough to handle

the crane. B. Don't worry. Our specialists on the construction site will show them how to do that.

Substitutions: the machine-tool; the equipment; the device; the cargo; the cargo handling equipment

To avoid smth; doing smth

a) Answer the questions. Begin your answer with "to avoid that we...".

1. What packing should be used to avoid damage in transit? 2. What measures should be taken to avoid demurrage of vessels? Do you always manage to avoid paying demurrage? 3. What do you do to avoid dam­age to the equipment during a rainy season? 4. What preparations do you make to avoid difficulties in transportation of oversized and heavy equip­ment?

B) Act out the flash of conversation using the substitutions for the phrase in italics.

A. Will you send shipping drawings and instructions to avoid com­
plications?

B. There's no need to worry. We'll certainly do that.

Substitutions: notification of readiness; the customs exemption certificate; instructions on represervation; your confirmation

Concern; to be concerned about smth

Act out the flashes of conversation using the substitutions for the phrase in italics.

1. A. We'd like to discuss transportation of equipment today.
B. But it's entirely your concern, it's a turn-key contract.

Substitutions: renting equipment; construction of a settlement for the spe­cialists; delivery of some equipment from third countries; employment of another subcontractor

2. A. What's the first thing you'd like to discuss?

B. We are greatly concerned about the progress of the work on the construction site.

Substitutions: delay in the civil-engineering work; delay in payment; trans­portation of heavy and oversized equipment; living accommodation for our specialists

To install; installation

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