BUSINESS ENGLISH

Inter 1A

If you could go anywhere by

train, where would you go?

Part 2
 Usage Formation
Recap First to express a simple statement of if clause <present simple tense> , main clause <future
Conditional fact or intent tense (will)>
to refer to a present unreal
Second situation or to a situation in the if clause <past simple tense> , main clause <would + bare
Conditional future that the speaker thinks is form of the main verb>
unlikely to happen
Third to refer to the past and situations if clause <past perfect tense> , main clause <would have +
Conditional that did not happen past participle>

Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses and the appropriate conditional:

1. If you ____________(operate) the machine correctly, it will work perfectly.

2. If I ____________(have) enough money then, I ____________(buy) a deluxe car.
3. If you ___________(be) punctual, you ____________(not miss) the train.
4. It's raining. If the weather ____________(be) good, we ____________(go) for a walk.
5. If you ____________(entitle) to a refund, you ____________(get) your money back.
6. If you ____________ (travel) during the off-peak season, the reduced demand for accommodations and services
____________ (offset) the overall cost of your trip, providing potential savings.
7. If you ____________(remain) silent, you ____________(not get) into trouble.
8. If you ____________(look) in the directory, you ____________(find) the number you need.
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 Part 1: You will hear four statements about a picture. When you hear
Skill up | Listening the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes
what you see in the picture. The question and the statements will not
be shown on the screen and will be spoken only one time.

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Skill up | Listening

Part 2: You will hear a question or a

statement about a picture. You will be
given three responses spoken in English.
Select the best response to the question
or statement. The question will not be
shown on the screen and will be spoken
only one time.

A B C

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Skill up | Listening

1. What time does the train arrive in New York?

Part 3: You will hear a conversation (A) At 1:00 P.M
between two people. You will be (B) At 1:30 P.M
asked to answer two questions. (C) At 10:00 A.M
When you hear the conversation, you (D) At 10:30 A.M
must select the best response to
each question. The conversation will 2. What will the speakers do next?
not be shown on the screen and will (A) Eat some snacks
be spoken only one time. (B) Buy their train tickets
(C) Get on the train
(D) Buy something to read

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 Part 4: You will hear a talk given by a single speaker. You will
Skill up | Listening be asked to answer two questions. When you hear the talk, you
must select the best response to each question. The talk will
not be shown on the screen and will be spoken only one time.

1. What is an advantage of riding a high-speed train?

(A) It is always on time.
(B) It goes to many cities.
(C) You can get off anytime you want.
(D) It is cheaper than a flying.

2. What is included in the cost of a high-speed train ?

(A) A comfortable seat
(B) A movie
(C) A drink
(D) A free meal

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Skill up | Reading

Part 5: A word or a phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Select the best answer to complete the sentence.

1 2
The train has stopped because of a malfunction, Sylvia's family .......... with her in the station
but we expect it to be .......... again within minutes. until she was ready to board the train.
(A) operational (A) remains
(B) operate (B) remainder
(C) operation (C) remained
(D) operationally (D) remaining

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Skill up | Reading

Part 6: Read the

text below. A 1. 2.
word, phrase, or (A) duration (A) relation
sentence is
missing in parts (B) remainder (B) relatively
of the text. (C) directory (C) relative
Select the best
(D) fare (D) related
answers to
complete the
text.

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Skill up | Reading

Part 7: You will read a text. The text has two questions. Select the best answer for each question

Western Train Adventure 1. What is not included in the price of the

This comprehensive travel package includes round-trip train fare with travel package?

sleeping car accommodations, drinks and snacks during the trip, meals at (A) Sleeping accommodations

all overnight stops, and guided tours of selected cities along the way. In (B) Meals

addition, your train ticket entitles you to three meals a day in the dining (C) Guided tours

car or snack car while onboard the train. We will travel through some (D) A trip to an island

remote areas with spectacular scenery. Every morning, a professional guide

will provide information about the geology, natural history, and flora and 2. Where can passengers watch movies?

fauna native to the areas we will travel through. You can spend the (A) In the dining car

remainder of the day relaxing in your seat, chatting with your fellow (B) In the lounge car

passengers, or viewing movies. They will be shown twice a day in the (C) In the sleeping car

lounge car, following lunch and dinner. (D) In the snack car
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Skill up | Speaking
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a problem and you will propose a solution. You will have 30 seconds to
prepare your response. You will have 60 seconds to speak.

Respond if you are a customer service staff at a train station.

In you response, you should

• show that you understand the problem.
• propose a solution for the problem.

Customer's problem: Hi, this is Mary Baker. I'm calling about a problem that I have with your online ticket booking system.
I've booked two train tickets to London this Sunday on your website. However, when I was clicking on the "pay" button,
there was a warning pop-up that said, "We're currently not available, please try again later." I've tried many times, but your
website didn't allow me to book the tickets. I have an important meeting next Monday in London. If this issue doesn't get
fixed, then I might miss the meeting with a potential customer. I need your assistance. Please call me back as soon as
possible. Call Mary Baker at 987-654-321. Thank you.

Guiding structure for your response

✪ Greet, apologize, and show understanding of the problem.
✪ Give a possible explanation
✪ Propose solution
✪ Give a closing statement
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Reflect!

In this lesson, I have

☐ reviewed vocabulary related to train travel

☐ reviewed the usage of fist, second, and third conditional

☐ practised some parts in a TOEIC test.

I think I need more practice on .....

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 GOODBYE!

and remember to review the

lesson at home