Learn to Speak English. Асафова Г.К. - 146 стр.

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Lesson 25
A BUSINESS LUNCH
I. NOTE
San Francisco is one of the most popular destinations for American as well as
foreign tourists. Sometimes called “America's favorite city”, San Francisco draws
more than two million tourists each year.
Blessed with a mild climate, San Francisco has a metropolitan population ex-
ceeding five million. The city itself is built on and around more than 40 hills over-
looking the San Francisco Bay. Many of San Francisco's streets are quite sleep, espe-
cially in the areas of Nob Hill and Russian Hill.
Some of the important sights of San Francisco include: Fisherman's Wharf (once
a bustling port for fishing boats), Chinatown, the Golden Gate bridge and Alcatraz (a
former federal prison build on a rocky island).
II. DIALOGUE
You: How did you know my aunt?
Colleague: Stephanie and I founded a small company specializing in fine wines and
foods. We worked together for about six years. She took care of finances, and I han-
dled marketing and sales. She was a delight to work with.
You: I didn’t realize that she had lived on the West Coast.
Colleague: She didn’t. We met in Chicago. As the company grew, I moved toCali-
fornia to be closer to our distributors. She eventually moved to Atlanta, as you know.
You: How is the company doing?
Colleague: Very well, thank you. When Stephanie became ill, she sold her shares of
the company. What brings you to the States?
You: My aunt wanted me to relive her experiences. I’ll receive an inheritance once I
complete this trip and return to Atlanta.
Colleague: Before you leave San Francisco, be sure you see the Golden Gate bridge,
Chinatown and Sausalito.
You: I’ve already been to Chinatown. I was just about to go see the bridge. Thanks
for lunch. It was a pleasure meeting you.
III. GRAMMAR EXERCISES
1. In this exercise you have to put in when or if.
Example:
If it rains this evening, I won’t go out.
1. I’m going to Paris next week. ... I’m there, I hope to visit a friend of mine.
2. Tom might phone this evening. ... he does, can you take a message?
3. I think he’ll get the job. I’ll be very surprised ... he doesn’t get it.
4. I hope to be there by 10.30. But ... I’m not there, don’t wait for me.
5. I’m going shopping ... you want anything, I can get it for you.
6. I think I’ll go home now. I’m feeling very tired. I think I’ll go straight to bed ...
I get home.

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