Business Result Pre-Int

Unit 11 Entertaining
Useful Language
Word

Definition

Translation

Transcription

k sept n.vte.n

(to) accept an
invitation

to say yes to an invitation or

offer

anniversary

a date that is an exact number of

years after the date of an
important or special event

n.v.sr.i

(to) arrange a trip

to plan or organize a trip

()

rend trp

(to) avoid

to stay away from someone or

something, or prevent
something from happening or
not allow yourself to do
something

vd

biscuit

a small, flat cake that is dry

and usually sweet

bs.kt

(to) book

to arrange with a hotel,

restaurant, theatre, etc, to have a
room, table, seat, etc. on a
particular date

; ;

breakfast

a meal eaten in the morning as

the first meal of the day

brek.fst

budget

the money that is available to a

person or an organization to
spend on a particular thing

bd.t

(to)cancel

to decide that an organized

event will not happen,

knt.sl

cheese

a food made from milk, which

can either be firm or soft and is
usually yellow or white in
colour

(to) celebrate

to show that a day ot an event is

important by doing something

()

bk

tiz

sel..bret

special on it

kf.i

coffee

a dark brown powder with a

strong flavour and smell that is
made by crushing coffee beans,
or a hot drink made from this
powder

continental breakfast

a simple morning meal

consisting of fruit juice, coffee,
and bread with butter and jam

",
(
)

convention

a large meeting of the members

of a profession, a political party,
etc.

corporate
entertaining

activities organized by
companies to entertain their
customers, business partners, or
staff

cruise

a journey on a large ship for

pleasure, during which you visit
several places

(to) cut price

to make smth cost less than

usual

kt pras

(to) decline

to refuse

dklan

delicious

having a very pleasant taste or

smell

dl.s

dessert

sweet food eaten at the end of a

meal

dzt

disaster

(an event which results in) great

harm, damage or death, or
serious difficulty

drinks machine

a machine which sells drinks

endless

never finishing, or seeming

never to finish

kn.t.nnt brek.fst

k.pr.t en.t ten.mnt

kruz

dz.str

drks m in
end.ls

n r

(to)ensure

to make something certain to

happen

(to) entertain clients

to invite customers to eat, drink

or enjoy amusing activities as
your guests

en.tten kla.nts

event

a planned public or social

occasion

(,
)

vent

exclusive

expensive and only for people

who are rich or of a high social
class

financial loss

money that has been lost by an

organization because something
cost more that it earned

firm

a company or business

fm

garlic

a plant that has a strong taste

and smell and is used in
cooking to add flavour

g.lk

guests

people that you have invited to

an event that you are paying for

(to) hold an event

to organize and usually pay for,

a public or social occasion such
as a large meeting, dinner, party,
etc.

hospitality

the food, drink, etc. that an

organization provides in order
to keep its guests happy

host company

a company that organizes an

event to which guests are
invited

,
-

lasagna

thin wide sheets of pasta, or

savoury food consisting of
layers of this combined with
cheese and meat or vegetables

k sklu.sv

fann.tl ls

gests

hld n vent

hs.ptl..ti

hst km.p.ni

l zn.j

leading

very important or most

important

, ;

list

an item-by-item record of
names or things, usually written
or printed one under the other

lunchtime

the time in the middle of the day ,

when most people eat a meal

lnt.tam

main course

the largest or most important

part of a meal in which there are
different parts served separately

men ks

major

more important, bigger or more

serious than others of the same
type

me.dr

(to) make loss

to lose more money than you

spend

(to) make money

to earn a lot of money from a

job or an investment

, ""

marketing tool

smth that helps to improve the

profits

meal

an occasion when food is eaten,

or the food which is eaten on
such an occasion

mushroom

a fungus with a round top and

short stem

(to) occur

(especially of accidents and

other unexpected events) to
happen

kr

onion

a vegetable with a strong smell

and flavour, made up of several
layers surrounding each other
tightly in a round shape

n.jn

opening night

the first night that a play, film,

etc. is performed or shown

li .d

lst

mek ls

mek mni

m.k.t tul

ml

m.rum

.pn. nat

p.r.

opera

a musical play in which most of

the words are sung, or plays and
music of this type

overtime

(time spent working) after the

usual time needed or
expected in a job

.v.tam

paintball

a game in which people dress

up in military clothing, go out
into the countryside and attempt
to shoot each other with guns
that fire paint rather than bullets

pent.bl

parachute jumping

jumping from an aircraft using a

parachute

pasta

a food made from flour, water

and sometimes egg which is
cooked and usually served with
a sauce

ps.t

pay rise

an increase in the amount of

money you are paid for your
work

pe raz

pie

a type of food made with meat,

vegetables or fruit covered in
pastry and baked

pa

pizza

a large circle of flat bread baked

with cheese, tomatoes, and
sometimes meat and vegetables
spread on top

pit.s

(to) play golf

to play a game outside on grass

in which each player tries to hit
a small ball into a series of 9 or
18 small holes, using a long thin
stick

possibility

a chance that something may

happen or be true

ps. bl..ti

price range

the range of prices at which

similar products or services are

[,
]

pras rend

pr..ut dmp

Parma Ham

ple glf

sold

p.ps

purpose

the reason for doing something

or the thing the it is supposed to
achieve

(to) recommend

to suggest that someone or

something would be good or
suitable for a particular job or
purpose

red

of the colour of fresh blood,

made of red grapes

( )

(to) reinforce a
relationship

to make a relationship stronger

or more successful

rose

pink-coloured wine

( )

salad

a mixture of uncooked
vegetables, usually
including lettuce, eaten either as
a separate dish or with other
food

sl.d

salmon

a large fish with silver

skin and pink flesh that
us used for food

sm.n

seafood

fish and sea creatures that can

be eaten

si.fud

(to) sponsor

to support a person,
organization or activity by
giving money, encouragement
or other help

spn.sr

starter

a small dish served as the first

part of a meal

st.tr

steak

a thick, flat piece of meat or

fish, especially meat from a cow

rek. mend

red

ri.n fs

rz

stek

(to) sue

to make a claim against

someone in court about
something that they have done
to you

; ,

(to) vary

if things of the same type vary,

they are different from each
other, and if you vary them, you
cause them to be different from
each other

vegetable

a plant, root, seed, or pod that is

used as food, especially in
savoury dishes

venue

the place where people meet for

an organized event, for example
a concert, sporting event, or
conference

(, )

ven.ju

VIP(a very
important person)

a person who is treated better

than ordinary people because
they are famous or influential in
some way

vi.api

white

made of white grapes

( )

wrestling

a sport where two people fight

and try to throw each other to
the ground

I.

sju

ve.ri

ved.t.bl

wat
res.l

Match the words (1-10) with their definitions:

1. convention

a. the range of prices at which similar products or services are sold

2. venue

b. to refuse

3. cruise

c. a large meeting of the members of a profession, a political party

4. marketing tool

d. smth that helps to improve the profits

5. reinforce

e. an item-by-item record of names or things

6. decline

f. a journey on a large ship for pleasure

7. sponsor

g. to make something stronger

8. anniversary

h. a place where people meet for an organized event

9. price range

i. a date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important event

j. to support a person, organization or activity by giving money

10.list

II.

Circle the correct variant

1. A type of food made with meat, vegetables or fruit covered in pastry and baked is:
a) pie
b) pasta
2. The time in the middle of the day when most people eat a meal:
a) lunchtime
b) breakfast
3. To prevent something from happening is to:
a) occur
b) avoid
4. A small dish served as the first part of a meal is:
a) main course
b) starter
5. To make smth cost less than usual is to:
a) cut price
b) make loss
6. A sport where two people fight and try to throw each other to the ground is:
a) wrestling
b) paintball
7. A small, flat cake that is dry and usually sweet is:
a) biscuit
b) dessert
8. A vegetable with a strong smell and flavour, made up of several layers
surrounding each other tightly in a round shape is:
a) garlic
b) onion

III.

Complete the sentences with the words from the Useful Language (the
first letter is given):

1. The o . n. of this movie was a success.

2. To r . relationships with our partners we need to organize more c
. events.
3. The hotel is an ideal v. for conferences and business meetings.
4. We have a very small b. thats why we cant b. a
good restaurant and e . our c..
5. Because of the crisis our business made a f. l . .
6. He s. the supermarket for selling expired products.
7. Each we h. an e. to celebrate Christmas. It helps to
r. a r. with our clients.
8. The main p. of corporate entertainment is to satisfy customers.
9. L. is a famous Italian meal. Its really d .!
10. The staff of the l. bank of our country is working o.
to get the job finished on time.

READING
IV.

Read the article and tick all the activities which are mentioned:
1. a premier league of World Cup football match
2. The Wimbledon tennis tournament.
3. destroying a car with a tank
4. hot-air ballooning
5. staying at a health spa
6. flying a jet fighter

Corporate thrills reach new heights.

(1)Entertaining is no longer about cocktails and canaps instead, its toys and
tanks.

(2)London firms are now taking their favorite clients on driving lessons. The
only difference is, it involves a tank, as well as target practice using the vehicles
guns. The winner of the day contest gets a chance to run over a car with the tank.
(3)A lot of traditional corporate hospitality events like racing at Ascot and
tennis at Wimbledon have been around for so long, and so many companies have
actually done these things, says Rachel Elnaugh, an entrepreneur. But every year
they have the same clients they need to entertain, so they have to come up with new
and exciting ideas.
(3)Another events aimed at thrilling clients involves flying a jet fighter,
reminiscent of the movie Top Gun with Tom Cruise.
(4)But catching the imagination of corporate customers is expensive.
(5)Entertaining at events like Henley Regatta near London costs $600 a day,
while a corporate hospitality seat at Wimbledon tennis tournament can set you back
$2000.
(6)The budgets are huge. But its much more cost-effective to keep that
customer than to try and find new ones, says Elnaugh.
(7)A day in a tank costs $400 a head, while a 30-minute flight in a jet adds up to
$1000. If you want something more authentic, a ride in MIG-28 jet fighter in Russia
will set you back $18.000.
(8)Entertainment firms are always looking out for new ideas, and increasingly
they are actually creating events in response to what is in the media and what is
popular, Elnaugh says.
(9)Corporations are now able to offer trips up Everest or treks across Antarctica
for their clients.
(10)They try to offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience their clients are unlikely to
forget, but hot-air ballooning and visits to hot spas are still more usual.

V.

Match the words (1-10) with their definitions (a-j)

1.cocktail

a. a competition in which all the competitors try to be the fastest and to finish first

2.canap

b. to make someone feel very excited and pleased

3.tournament

c. a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing two or more drinks together

4.reminiscent

d. to go up in a very large balloon that is filled with hot air or gas

5.thrill

e. a competition for teams or single players

6.entrepreneur f. a small thin biscuit or piece of bread which has savoury food on top

7.racing

g. making you remember a particular person, event or thing

8.ballooning

h. someone who starts their own business

VI.

Find the English equivalents of the Russian words below in the text.
1. , (para1)
2. (para2)
3. (para2)
4. (para4)
5. , (para5)
6. (para 6)
7. () (para7)
8. , (para7)
9. - (para7)
10. (para9)

VII. Complete the sentences with the words and phrases from the text.
1. During our walking trip we did a 6-hour ..
2. ., I just started reading this book, but you can take it, if you want
to.
3. Going to Australia will . you . $4000.
4. If you . those four figures ., it comes to over 500.
5. They are . to accept our invitation.
6. Advertising companies always have to . .
. new ways of promoting goods.
7. He . a wonderful . from vodka and tomato juice.

VIII. Answer the questions:

1. What kind of traditional events are mentioned in the article?
2. Why do companies always have to come up with new and exciting ideas?

3. How much does it cost to entertain someone at Henley Regatta?

4. Whats the most expensive way (from the ones mentioned in the article)
to entertain clients?
5. Why do companies have to spend huge amounts of money on
entertainment?

IX.

Discussion points:
1. Which of the events and activities from Ex. IV would business people
from your country enjoy most?
2. How important is corporate entertaining
- in your country
- in your company/organization/school
3. Think about business visitors to you country
- What places would you like them to visit?
- What events would you recommend?
- What other types of entertainment could you offer?

GRAMMAR
,
, - ,
. , ,
. if .
,
, ,
.

I

, ,
.
.
: Present Indefinite ( Continuous).
: Future Indefinite = will +

If I see him, I will (shall) speak to him. , .
If you dont take a taxi, youll miss your train. , .
If it rains tomorrow, we wont (shant) go to the , .
forest.
:

It will be cheaper if you go back by train. ,

.
:
Ask him to wait if he comes. , .
:
If he comes here now, what will (shall) we , ?
say?

X.

Study the following examples. Complete the rules below with present or
future.
- If its a difficult problem, we wont find a solution.
- If we make a mistake, well correct it.
- Most people will be satisfied if you apologize.
- If you cant replace a product, will you give a refund?
1. In the first conditional the verb following if is in . tense.
2. The verb in the other half of the sentence refers to the . and is
generally formed with will.
3. We use the first conditional to talk about the . result of a
possible action or event.

XI.

Correct the grammatical mistakes in these sentences.

1. If you give us a 10 % discount, we buy this cruise.

2. If Ill have money, I will go on a cruise.
3. If I go to London next year, I am visiting its famous restaurants.
4. If I will work from home, I have more time with my children.

XII. Combine these phrases to make conditional sentences.

Example: If you pay in euros, we will deliver within seven days.
1.

pay in euros

a. give you the day-off tomorrow

2.

order this main-course

b. have better taste

3. finish everything tonight

c. be hungry

4. book this venue

d. give the dessert free

5. add garlic to this meal

e. see the famous opera

6. go the opening night

f. never forget it

7. do not have breakfast

g. deliver within seven days

8. try parachute jumping

h. have a great party

XIII. Work in pairs. Look at the alternatives below. Describe the result of
taking each action.
Example: If I stay home, Ill save money.
- Go out with friends this evening or stay home and study/work?
- To sue the restaurant for the cockroach () in a steak or not?
- Play paintball or golf?
- Organize corporate event in a restaurant or book a cruise?

XIV. Translate:
1. ,
.
(to afford), .
2. , ,
. ,
.
3. , .
4. , , .
, (to be famous for)
.
5. ,
.
, ,
.
6. (to be on a diet), ,
.
7. ? , c
, .

8. -,
$18.000 .
9. ,
(isnt as . as it seems). (height),
.
10. ,
, .