Английский язык. Иваненко Т.И. - 24 стр.

    Leading companies – ведущие компании
    Сompetitive – конкурентный
    Auditor – ревизор, контролер, аудитор
    To obtain finance – получить деньги
    To get down to business – приступить к делу
    To make a speech – произносить речь
    Office party – корпоративная вечеринка

               HOW TO USE PEOPLE’S NAMES

    Surnames Pleased to meet you, Mrs Rivera.
    This is polite and shows respect.

    How do you do, Mr Hammond?
    It is usual to use surnames at a first meeting.

    First names Nice to see you, Steve.
    This is informal and most frequently used with friends.

    Hi! Pierre, how are you?
    It is used more easily in the US.

    Titles Good morning, Doctor Smith.
    People with a title are usually by their title and their surname.


    EXERCISE 1. Breaking the ice
    A. Often the first words are the most difficult. Below are some
suggestions for «breaking the ice». Which of the sentences could
be said by a visitor and which by the person receiving the visitor?

    1.   Sorry I’m a little early. I hope it is not inconvenient.
    2.   Is the weather the same in your country?
    3.   Sorry to keep you waiting, I was rather tied up just now.
    4.   I’m pleased to be here, after a trip like that!
    5.   Is this your first visit? What do you think of the city?
    6.   People are very helpful here/ On my way to meet you …
    7.   Isn’t it cold today?
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