Задание 1. Ответьте на вопросы на английском языке
1. What topics do you think are appropriate/inappropriate for a small talk?
2. How can you start small talk in these situations?
At a bus stop
While waiting in line for coffee
In an elevator
When you see an attractive person
Задание 2. Прочитайте текст и определите соответствие предложений его содержанию F(false – ложно), T (true- правда), DS (doesn t say – нет информации в тексте)
1. If you can speak in a meeting easily, you will have no problem making small talk.
2. Sales people are usually good at making small talk.
3. Improving your small talk skills can improve your relationships with business colleagues.
4. It s easier to begin a conversation if you remember that others feel anxious about it too.
5. It s a good idea to prepare lots of long stories to tell people.
6. The right body language can help your small talk.
7. Saying that you are going to get a drink is a good way to end a conversation.
8. Small talk can be just the beginning of more important conversations and relationships.
Задание 3. Отреагируйте на высказывание и выскажите свое мнение, используйте клише. (неболее 5 предложенийнакаждыйпункт)
Situation 1
A: You re offering us 10% now and the remaining 10% on completion. Is that right?
Your answer:
Situation 2
A: Sorry, was that 13 or 30?
Your answer:
Situation 3
You mentioned an exclusivity clause. Can you expand on that? What exactly did you have in mind?
Your answer:
Situation 4
A: So when you say you re looking for a price of around 200, am I right in assuming there s some room for manoeuvre there?
Your answer: