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18_23136059_Huỳnh Nguyễn Trà My
18_23136059_Huỳnh Nguyễn Trà My
Startup:
Ex 3 – P4. Read the texts below about Chloe and Markus, and answer the questionnaire
for them. Put a question mark (?) when there isn’t enough information.
Does M/C like dealing with Yes, he does Yes, she does
people?
Does M/C mind doing routine No, he doesn’t No, she doesn’t
activities?
Project:
Ex 1 – P7. With your partner, write five questions about a well – know company.
VUS
4. VUS was honored as the only educational unit to win the "Best Place to Work in Asia
2021" award and also received a medal from the Central Communist Youth Union for
contributions to orientation and education. training the young generation of Vietnam.
Ex 1 – P10. Work in pairs. Discuss what you think these people and departments do.
A. I think the Facilities department ensures that all facilities are well prepared.
B. I think the human resources will ensure the company's continued development.
C. I think the information technology will help companies search faster.
D. I think the finance will help the company ensure investment expansion.
E. I think the purchasing department buys things the company needs.
F. I think production will help the company increase profits.
G. I think sales and marketing will help the company attract customers and generate
revenue.
Complete the letter Sean is writing to his friend about his new job. Use the appropriate
form of the Present Simple or the Present Continuous.
Reading:
Ex 1 – P12. Read the introduction to the article. Then with your partner, discuss how we
use the Internet business.
Ex 2 – P12. Read the article and match the difintions to the terms.
Ex 3 – P12. Read the article again and decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F).
1. David, the budget is only €12,000 for this project. Please be careful with the
costs.
2. I’d like to order fifteen office desks and chairs from the New Dawn range.
3. AGD Construction put in a bid of €120 million to build the stadium.
4. We have found an excellent supplier in Spain for our engine parts.
5. Beamish Electronics have appointed a new buyer to their purchasing
department.
Advantage:
- A small business can reach as many clients as a large one, It saves money, It’s more
effcient, companies can respond immediately to customer enquiries, customers can visit
a website at any time of the day.
Disadvantages:
- It can need a lot of staff to manage it, it can cause time – wasting enquiries, consumers
may worry about sending credit card details, customers may not know whether the
company is reliable.
Chương 3: Travel
Starup:
Ex: 1 – P16. Read the article and decide on a title for each one.
1. Passport control C
2. No credit D
3. Tunnel trouble A
4. Motorway madness B
Ex: 2 – P16. Work in pairs. Read the article again and decide which one was.
Which hotel…
Ex: 2 – P19. Complete an internet review of each hotel. Tick ( ) the things the
hotels have and cross ( ) the things they don’t have.
Ex: 3 – P19. Work in pairs. What are the five most important qualities for a business
hotel? Write them in order of importance.
A: I think the hotel should have a restaurant to prepare food for the customers.
B: I agree. But it must have a variety of dishes so customers can easily choose.
B: I agree. But it must have its own private and quiet space.
Vocabulary
Ex: 1 – P17. What happens in each part of the airport? Match 1-7 with the explanations
(a-g).
1–d
2–f
3–g
4–b
5–a
6–c
7–e
Writing: P21. Your colleague needs you to book a hotel for him. Read his email them
complete the hotel booking form below.
Apologizing:
Ex: 2 – P18. Look at picture 1 and listen. Number the events in Lisa’s story.
Caught a bus 4
Missed a train 2
Ex: 3 - P18. Look at picture 2 and listen. Tick the expressions that Lisa and Richard use.
Chương 4: Sport
Reading:
Ex 3 - P23. Read the article again and match the headings with the paragraphs.
Sponsorship 5
The media 6
Event organization and tickets 3
Location 2
Clothing and equipment 4
Education and training 1
Ex 4 – P23. The article contains expressions about size and quantity. Find what is being
described.
A growing market
A wide range of careers
A major leisure industry
Substantial investment
Significant business
Enormous profits
Writing
Ex 1 - P27. Read the job ad, then put the expressions in the correct places in the letter.
Ex 2 – P27. All Prasad, the leisure centre Assitant Manager in It’s my job, has put an ad
on the leisure centre noticeboard for a part-time receptionist and office assistant. Write
to him to apply for the job.
I am writing to apply for the job advertised in the leisure centre noticeboard a part-time
receptionist and office assistant of 10 June. I’m 19 years old. I also have relevant work
experience. I used to work as a receptionist at a restaurant. Last year I worked part- time
at a coffe shop and I had contact with many customers so I was very confident in
communication.
I have never worked in a stadium before, but I believe that I have the necessary skills
and qualifications. I am interested in working for your company because it would give
me valuble experience in the leisure centre.
Yours sincerely
Tra My
Chương 5: Sales
Reading:
Ex 2 - P28. Read the article and decide if these sales pitches are effective (E) or not
effective (NE). Explain why.
2 This machine is going to help you organize your life.
E – Sell benefits not features
3 This product is smaller, cheaper to run, and has a longer battery life than our major
compettior.
E – Differentiate your product
4 Right, let me tell you all about our products.
NE – Learn to listen
5 I see. Can you give me an example of what you mean?
E – Learn to listen
6 Tell me about the product you are using at the moment.
E – Sell to people who buy
Ex 3 - P29. Find words and expressions that mean the following.
6 being told about something, rather than reading about it (G) word of mouth
. a mobile phone
Mobile microscope
Most microscopes are already a separate device, but here, the invention of a mobile
microscope that operates based on smartphones will help users feel more convenient.
The cost will be cheap and the convenience will be very high
Startup: P28
Better sales? B, F, G, H
Worse sales? A, C, D, E
Company Profile:
Ex: 2 – P32. Read the company profile of QXL Match the questions and answers.
Reading:
Ex 1 - P36. Can you think of the stereotypes used about your culture? Use the words
below to help.
The culture in my country is very effective. For example, when participating in traffic,
motorcyclists must carry helmets, so people always comply with the law, their
consciousness is good.
Ex 2 – P36. Read the article and decide if the statement are true (T) or false (F).
1 You can stand close to an American when you speak to him or her. F
2 It is normal to shake hands briefly when you meet for the first time. T
3 Most Americans smile and look at each other when they greet. T
4 It is offensive to wink in America. F
5 It is not unusual for an American to ask a stranger about their job. T
Ex 3 – P36. Work in pairs. Compare the information above with your own culture.
A: Unlike America, in VietNam you can stand near the Vietnamese when talking.
B: I agree. Vietnam people are very friendly.
A: Like in the US, in Vietnam it is normal to shake hands briefly when you meet for
the first time.
B: I agree.
A: Like in the US, in Vietnam, most Vietnamese smlie and look at each other when they
greet.
B: I agree.
A: Unlike American, in Vietnam you can blink to everyone.
B: I agree. The culture of Vietnamese people is different from American.
A: Like in the US, it is not unusual for an Vietnam to ask a stranger about their job.
B: I agree. It is called steet interview in Vietnam.
Ex 2 - P38. Read the article and answer the questions.
1. What did McDonald’s do in France to improve its image?
➔ McDonald’s adopted a French mascot, Asterix, and serves French style coffe.
2. How do McDonald’s products in Hindu and Muslim countries differ from their
global products?
➔ They do not serve beef of pork, they serve a vegetarian burger.
3. What does Coca-Cola do to its product at a local level?
➔ Coca-Cola makes local versions of the drink.
4. What does yahoo do locally?
➔ Yahoo uses local teams to analyse its international sites.
5. Why did Revlon lose sales to L’Oreal in Asia?
Writing:
Ex: 1 - P39. Before you read the job description below, discuss these questions.
. What does a call centre operator do?
➔ Call centre operator must answers calls, helps callers with problems, provides
information, deals with customer complaints.
➔ Call center operators need qualities speak clearly, have a good telephone manner,
understand different accents.
➔ Call center operators needs a university degree and basic keyboard skills.
Ex: 2 - P39. Write a job description for your job or for a job you would like to do.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Receptionists ( In hotel)
A receptionists:
- Take care of the appearance, make an impression from the first meeting
- Positive working attitude
- Flowing foreign language communication skills
Qualifications:
- Trade fairs are an effective way for businesses to make face-to-face contacts with
potential and customers.
- They provide a chance to demonstrate and launch products, test new markets, and
find out what customers want.
- You can also find out about new competition, and get new ideas.
Ex 3 - P41. According to the article, what should/ shouldn’t you of staff do at trade
fairs? Write sentences to your notebook.
. Should
+ You should look at a trade fair’s statistics.
+ You should book well in advance.
+ You should order promotional materials and stand furniture.
+ You should book accommodation and transport.
+ Staff should be well prepared and they should ask appropriate questions.
+ They should give out leaflets and business cards.
. Shouldn’t
+ You shouldn’t neglect the contacts you made.
Writing:
Answering enquiries:
Ex 2 - P61. Put the sentences in the correct order in each email.
Ex 3 - P61. You work for PromoPerfect. Answer the follwing enquiries. Use the
information in the table.
. I would like to know what colours the Hand Track Mouse comes in. Also, can it be
used by left-handed people? (Kristin Archer)
➔ Hand Track Mouse comes in green and sliver. Left-handed people can still use
it.
. Could you give me more details ablout the USB Pendrive? (Martin Vidmar)
➔ USB allows you to carry a lot of data. Great for PowerPoint presentations and
there is size 90mm x 30mm x 14mm.
Complaining:
Ex 2- P63. Read the emails and answer the questions.
1 What problem does Megan Byrne have?
→ The packaging was damaged, and the cameras are not of saleable quality.
→ She wants them to collect them and send us a replacernent consignment as soon as
possible.
→ Derek Adams thinks the person responsible for this problem is the service provider.
→ He will send replacement cameras and will collect damaged items free of charge.
5 Do you think that Megan Byrne will be happy with the solution?
➔ Definitely!
Ex 3 - P63. Read the following problem. Write an emails of complaint. Then write the
reply from the company.
Email of complaint
I am writing to complain about the purchase of 2 DVDs, order no. 92670 BF, which we
received today.
I am sorry to say that I ordered 2 DVDs from the company DVD Direct – The Last
Samurai and Spiderman, Deluxe Edition. But I received them The Lost Princess and
Lord of the Rings Part 1.
Please arrange to have them collected, and send us a replacement consignment as soon
as possible.
Your sincerely
Tra My
Chương 8: Advertising
Reading:
+ Advertising space
Ex 1 - P47. Complete the text using these words and phrases. Add the if necessary.
Ex 2 - P47. Work in group. Discuss products you know using the adjectives.
Ex 2 - P48. Read the article and match the headings to the paragraphs.
Scietific authrority D
Negative feelings C
Association of ideas F
Repetition A
Hype B
Emotional appeal E
Writing: Read the Report on P62, then write a product description or report.
Report
The purpose of this research is to understand the water pollution. Reasons for pollution
and actual status.
To conclude, we realize that the current environmental pollution is quite serious. Most
of the pollution is due to human impacts, they are not aware of environmental protection.
Based on our prediction, if people still do not have the initiative in environmental
protection, the current pollution will cause a great impact on the globe.