Welcome to your Arrange expressions (column 2) to make a complete conversation

A. LISTENING
Task 1: Question response. Listen and choose the best answer to each question.

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Director: Okay, thanks David, that was all useful information. So Anna can we turn to you now. (1) this downturn is happening?

Anna: Well it's true we are seeing a decrease in custom in our region. There's also been an increase in (2) , so…

David: But do you know why do the customers say why they don't like our offers? (3)  this is vital information, I mean…

Anna: If I can finish what I was saying I'd like to suggest we review our customer account procedures from first contact to after sales care, (4)  start with that and see if the sales figures improve 

Director: Thanks Anna. (5) ?

Maya: (6) ? I think we need to see the whole picture from the customer's point of view, a customer survey, perhaps 

Anna: That would be a big project. It would need a project team which means taking staff from other departments.

Maya: (7)  hiring an external researcher get a neutral view on our position in the market and customers views on us 

Director: (8) . I think it could be very useful information 

Anna: Which department pays for it though?

Director: We can talk about that in a minute. (9) principle though that we need to understand the cause of the problem?

Anna: Yes, (10)

Director: Good! David, could you look for a market research company we could work with on this?

David: Sure 

Director: Great, well let's move on then shall we …

B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURES
Task 1:
a. Circle the best reply to the question.

1. A: I cannot log in to the company's Internet. Could you help me please?
     B: “____________”

2. A: What’s the progress on our project?
     B: “____________”

3. A: Why don’t you ask Mr. Zack?
     B: “____________”

4. Tom: “What does your company do ?”
    Christy: “ __________”

5. Havy: “ This machine is not working again. I’m not happy about it.”      
   July: “ __________”

b. Circle the best answer for each question 

1. The old system was _________efficient than the new one, so we should not use the old system anymore.

2. I’m calling ________ how you are getting on the new version of managing software.

4. I’m responsible _______ developing the interface for the website.

4. _______ the new customer profile system?

5. Let’s _______ on to the next part of our review.

Task 2: Write a number (1–10) to put the sentences in order to make a dialogue.

Great. See you later!
Thanks very much.
Of course. Meet me here at 1 o’clock. Don’t be late!
How are you finding it here?
Hi, Elena. It’s great to meet you in person at last!
Yes, you too!
Fine, but I’ve got some problems with my email address.
I’ll ask someone from the IT department to help you.
Yes. Could you show me the best place to get lunch around here?
- Is there anything else you need?

Task 3: Make questions for each sentence below

1. ____________________________________________________________________?
=> So far, so good.

2. ____________________________________________________________________?
=> That’s a good idea.

3. __________________________________________________?
=> We provide clients with technology solutions.

4. __________________________________________________?
=> Sorry, the connection isn’t very good.

5. __________________________________________________?
=> Sure. First you need to log into your account, then search the name in the box in the top right hand corner.