Choosing a business abide by the following rules.

Dialogue 2

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Dialogue 1

Read, learn by heart and dramatize the dialogues given below.

Retell the story in your own words.

- What’s the news, Mr. White? How is business?

- Pretty good, thank you. And how are things with you?

- Well, not too good, I’m afraid, and going from bad to worse. In fact, it’s the worst year we’ve had for a long time.

- I’m sorry to hear that. I hope things will improve.

- Yes, let’s hope for the better, though to tell the truth, there’s no ground for optimism.

- What’s troubling you in particular?

- The financial affairs of my business. Profits are becoming smaller and smaller. I’ve built up many debts, and it’ll come as no surprise if once I go bust.

- Oh, be calm. I’m sure things won’t go as bad as that.

to tell the truth	- по правде говоря
there’s no ground for	- нет основания
it’ll come as no surprise	- будет неудивительно
to go bust	- обанкротиться

- Mr. Clark: Good morning. Is that Baker’s office?

- Secretary: Good morning. Backer’s office speaking. What can I do for you?

- This is John Clark. I was wondering whether Mr. Baker could see me today.

- I’m afraid Mr. Baker won’t be able to meet you today. He’s got several engagements.

- Then I’d better ask you to make an appointment for me. I suppose you won’t mind to do me a favour?

- No, certainly, not. I’ll just put it in his diary. Let me have a look at his schedule this week. unfortunately, Mr. Baker has got a very busy schedule Monday through Friday. What about Friday? Will 3.15 suit you?

- No, I’m awfully sorry, but I shan’t be in London on Friday.

- Then could you manage Monday, say eleven o’clock?

- Yes, that would be quite all right. Thank you ever so much.

Task: Compose the story, using the following words.

I. “How I started my business”.

Not long ago; to make up one’s mind; to set up a small business; by the way, doing business has become very popular nowadays; to be frank with you; to have no experience in...; to consult the solicitor; to advise; to choose a business; in the field of; to weight all pros and cons; to have to solve many problems (what many customers to serve, how to attract them, to produce goods or provide service finally/ in the long run/); to manage; to find the successful solution of now; to be satisfied with, the progress my business is making.

Thanks God! It’s prospering, and to make big profits.

II. Each student takes one point and tells the story one after another:

1) the other day

there was a telex for me from London from Mr. Fox.

He to invite me – to participate in a business meeting

the news was like a bolt from the blue (как гром среди ясного неба).

2) naturally

to accept the invitation, and on the next day

to leave (left) for London three hours later

to be in Mr. fox’s office

he – to be waiting for me when I came.

3) I must say

the meeting

to be very pleasant; Mr. Fox

to receive me very warmly

to be glad to see me, and we to have a nice talk.

4) during the talk he to offer me a transaction (сделка) which, to my mind, was going to be very profitable (выгодная)

frankly speaking it was a pleasant surprise to me

of course, I was ready to accept(принять).

5) after a short discussion of the terms and price I to get in touch(связаться с …) with my company to receive its OK. Then we to come to agreement and to decide to sing a contract form.

6) by the way

the equipment produced by Fox’s Company

to be in good demand (большой спрос)

on the world market (рынок)customer – to give a high assessment to it (высокая оценка)

because of its high quality (качество).

7) I must say the products of Fox’s Co. meet modern requirements (удовлетворять современным требованиям) and to enjoy popularity in Europe.

Briefly speaking – I – to be pleased with the deal and my trip to London.

8) It goes without saying(само собой разумеется) I to be very grateful to Mr. Fox for his assistance (помощь) without which I could never realize my business plan and – to put my project into practice. Soon the financial position of my company – to change for the better.

TOPIC: BUSINESS

TASK 1

STUDY THE INSTRUCTION

1. Never start a new venture if you haven’t got enough capital.

2. Don’t hurry to settle on the premises if you are not sure they are suitable for you.

3. Get your priorities right, and don’t spend much money on non-productive items.

4. Always research the market before you enter it; remember: it includes taking a long and a serious look at the competition.

5. Be sure that you have a distribution system ready before you start producing anything.

6. Be sure that you’ve got the right equipment, a suitable workforce, and a supply of raw materials.

7. Always control the product, and keep a close check on prices and customers’ credits.

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