Level: | Topic: | Speakers: | Length: |
easy | business communications | man – woman | 01:32 |
The following words are found in the conversation. What do you think is the main topic of the conversation?
office supplies, fax, brochure, service, computers, answering machines
“in the black” = in good financial condition with no debt
“The company has been in the black for the past six months.“
“see eye-to-eye” = to agree or feel the same way
“Most of the employees see eye-to-eye on the future of the company.”
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Secretary: Uh, yes, she should be here later on this afternoon maybe about 4:30. May I take a message?
Caller: Yes. Ms. Strong sent me a brochure detailing your newest line of laptop computers with a description of other software products, but there wasn't any information about after-sales service.
Caller: Yes, but our fax is being repaired at the moment, and it won't be working until around 2:30. Hum . . . could you try sending that information around 3:30? That should give me time to look over the material before I call Ms. Strong, say, around 5:00.
Caller: Yes. Jack Kordell and the phone number is 560-1287. And the fax number is 560-1288.
Caller: Yes. Jack Kordell and the phone number is 560-1287. And the fax number is 560-1288.
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B. Listen to the conversation again as you read the Quiz Script.
Imagine that you are opening your own clothing store or some other business. What kinds of office equipment and supplies do you think you will need to run your business? How much will this equipment cost? Will you rent the equipment or buy it? Do you create a Website for your business? Discuss your ideas.
If you want to buy these items for your office, which Web site do you use? How much does each item cost? What are the return policies?
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