Task 4. Make the conversation flow. Use the phrases given below.

You: How do you find Hong Kong?

A visitor: It seems an interesting city, but it's rather noisy.

You: .

A visitor: Yes, quite well. I've been here on business three times. It's not

very beautiful, but there are some wonderful places to visit near

there.

You: .

A visitor: Three more days. Then I'm going to Jakarta.

You: .

A visitor: It is my first visit to Jakarta. But I'm afraid it's very hot there now.

c) Kiss someone on the cheek.

d) Pat someone on the shoulder.

2. What do you say when you meet someone for the first time?

I used to work there before I came to Hong Kong. When I lived there I spent most weekends out of the city. Really? Do you know the city? That's true. Yes, indeed. I used to live here on Hong Kong Island, but I moved to Lantau. Island. How long will you be in Hong Kong? It's much quieter there.

c) Pleased to meet you.

d) Haven't we met before?

3. What do you say when you greet someone?

c) I am fine, thank you.

d) Let me introduce myself.

4. What do you say when you want to introduce yourself?

c) May I introduce myself?

d) Let me introduce my friend to you.

Task V. A. Role-play the following situation.

You are meeting a business contact, Richard, at the airport. You have met him before. You want to:

• greet him

• ask him about his health

• ask him about his family

• ask him about business

• tell him the nearest plans (to drive to the hotel, invite him to a
restaurant for dinner, etc.).

5. What do you say when you want to introduce another person?

a) I'd like you to meet my friend.

b) Let me introduce myself.

Task VI. Work in pairs.

You meet an ex-colleague at a conference. Greet her. Go on with your first five minutes conversation.

Rules of conversation building

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