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4 UNIT1 3 WEEK 1 6 FIRST MEETING WEEK 2 36 ANSWERING AND CALLING THE PHONE WEEK 3 62 TALKING ON THE PHONE WEEK 4 92 ENGLISH IN A MEETING 122 MONTHLY TEST 1

5 WEEK 1 FIRST MEETING

6 DAY1 Background 6

7 DAY 1 Survival Phrases CD CD May I come in? 2. Nice to meet you. 3. You can call me Masa. 1. May I come in? 2. How do you do? Pleased to meet you. 3. Call me Tom. Mr. Ms. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 7

8 Dialogue 1 CD CD 1-2 Kawabe: May I come in? Miller: Oh, yes, of course. Kawabe: Good morning, Mr. Miller. Nice to meet you. How was your flight? Miller: Nice to meet you. My flight was fine. This is Rachel White, our new marketing manager. Kawabe: Pardon? I couldn t catch her name. Could you speak slowly, please? White: My name is Rachel White. Kawabe: Nice to meet you, Ms. White. My name is Masao Kawabe. I work in the R&D Division. White: Hi, Mr. Kawabe. Nice to meet you, too. You can call me Rachel. Kawabe: My first name is Masao. You can call me Masa. Miller: Good. And call me John, Masa. Kawabe: Sure, John. 8

9 DAY 1 Translation 1 s WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 9

10 Pronunciation & Accent CD CD 1-3 Rachel r Words & Phrases CD CD 1-4 This is Rachel White, our new marketing manager. a She is... He is... This is Yoshio Hamaguchi. He is Yoshio Hamaguchi. Pardon? a Pardon? Sorry? 10

11 DAY 1 I couldn t catch her name. a catch I m sorry, I didn't catch what you said. work in awork for I work in the Manufacturing Division. I work for AB Bank. AB R&D Division ar&d research and development Sure. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 11

12 Column Suzuki-san Yoshidasan Yoshi Hiro 12

13 DAY2 Background Survival Phrases CD CD I did. 2. Mr. Tokita will be here right away. 3. Yes, of course right away I will be there right away

14 Dialogue 2 CD CD 1-6 Miller: Masa, I ve heard a lot about you from Teru, Division Chief of R&D. I m very glad we are building a new team. Masa, can you call Teru and ask him to come to my office now? Kawabe: I did. Mr. Tokita will be here right away. Miller: Good. Rachel, have you two met before? White: No, we haven t. Tokita: Hi, John. I m pleased to see you again. How have you been? Miller: Just fine. Let me introduce you to Rachel White. She is in charge of marketing in Asia. Tokita: Pleased to meet you. I am Teruo Tokita. Call me Teru. White: Nice to meet you, too. Call me Rachel. Miller: Masa, did you bring copies of the new project with you? Kawabe: Yes, of course. Miller: OK, everyone, please sit down. Can I get you something to drink? 14

15 DAY 2 Translation 2 s WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 15

16 Pronunciation & Accent CD CD 1-7 heard ear glad a introduce u Words & Phrases CD CD 1-8 I ve heard a lot about you from Teru. a ask him to come aask to do tell to do tell ask 16

17 DAY 2 I m pleased to see you again. a see Nice to meet you. meet How have you been? a introduce a Let me introduce... Let me introduce myself. She is in charge of marketing. a in charge of She is in the marketing division. Did you bring copies with you? a bring with I should have brought a jacket with me. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test Can I get you something to drink? a 17

18 DAY3 Background 18

19 DAY 3 Survival Phrases CD CD Let me see Yes, I will. 3. I ll do my best will He ll do his best to finish this job. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 19

20 Dialogue 3 CD CD 1-10 Miller: How long have you been working here, Masa? Kawabe: Let me see, about five years. Miller: Great. Have you researched hybrid engine systems before? Kawabe: Yes, I have been working on them with Tokita-san for a long time. Miller: Very good. Will you report the results of your research to me by the end of this month? Kawabe: Yes, I will. Miller: Teru will be in charge of the R&D for the new project. He ll be your boss. I ll supervise the whole project. In the meantime, please discuss your progress with Rachel once a week. White: Masa, ask me whenever you have a question. Kawabe: All right, I ll do my best. 20

21 DAY 3 Translation 3 s 5 1 WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 21

22 Pronunciation & Accent CD CD 1-11 work w o walk report o CD Words & Phrases CD 1-12 How long have you been working here? a How long have you been staying in Japan? Great. a Great. 22

23 DAY 3 work on... a A: Have you finished repairing this machine? B: I m working on it now. Will you report the results of your research to me by the end of this month? a report Who do you report to? in the meantime a I ll call Mr. Smith. In the meantime, would you call Mr. Martin and ask him to come here? Ask me whenever you have a question. a WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 23

24 Column It s a beautiful day. Yeah, very beautiful. Really? That s great. Is that so? Sounds great. 24

25 DAY 0 DAY4 Listening Training CD 1-13 Questions 1. Who is Mr. Allen? (1) Rachel s boss (2) Masa s boss (3) The CEO of Ocean Electronics 2. How long does it take from Bay Japan to Ocean Electronics? (1) It takes about twenty minutes. (2) It takes about thirty minutes. (3) It takes about forty minutes. 3. Which direction from Tokyo is Bay Japan located? (1) It is located west of Tokyo. (2) It is located south of Tokyo. (3) It is located north of Tokyo. 4. How long did John stay in Japan when he was young? (1) Two years (2) Three years (3) Four years 5. Why did John say, Don t worry, to Masa? (1) Because he thought that Masa was too young to know. (2) Because he can find a good restaurant on his own. (3) Because he gave up on finding a good restaurant. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 25

26 Transcript CD 1-13 Miller: I m going to Tokyo with Rachel this evening. We have an appointment to meet with Mr. Allen, CEO of Ocean Electronics. Our company is located about 25 miles west of Tokyo, isn t it? How long does it take from here to Tokyo, Masa? Kawabe: By car or train? Miller: By taxi. Kawabe: Hmm, it takes about thirty minutes, John. Miller: Good. It shouldn t take long if we don t get caught in a traffic jam. Do you know a good restaurant you can recommend? Kawabe: I m afraid I don t. Miller: Don t worry. I think I can find one on my own. You know, I lived in Tokyo for three years when I was in my twenties. Kawabe: OK. Have a nice evening. 26

27 DAY 4 Translation s CEO WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 27

28 Pronunciation & Accent CD CD 1-14 electronics o l recommend 2 e CD Words & Phrases CD 1-15 meet with ameet meet with meet with I am going to meet with Mr. Allen. Our company is located about 25 miles west of Tokyo. abe located be located of 28

29 DAY 4 Hmm, a Um, It shouldn t take long if we don t get caught in a traffic jam. aget caught in a traffic jam a good restaurant you can recommend I m afraid a WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 29

30 Answers 1. (3) CEO 2. (2) thirty th 3. (1) 4. (2) th 5. (2) I can find one one (3) give up on doing 30

31 DAY 0 DAY5 WEEK1 Review 1. (a) (f) (1) (6) (a) Nice to meet you. (b) Pleased to see you again. (c) Could you come to my office? (d) Could you introduce him to me? (e) May I introduce myself? (f) What should I call you? (1) I ll be there right away. (2) You can call me Masa. (3) Nice to meet you, too. (4) This is Mr. John Miller. (5) Glad to see you again. (6) Yes, please. 2. (1) (5) (1) (a) I don t know. (b) No! (c) Pardon? (d) You are wrong. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 31

32 (2) (a) I ll go my best. (b) I ll do my best. (c) I ll keep my best. (d) I ll make my best. (3) How have you been? (a) I have been to the U.S. (b) Thank you very much. (c) Just fine, thank you. (d) Are you OK? (4) (a) He is in care of R&D. (b) He is doing R&D. (c) He works for R&D. (d) He is in charge of R&D. (5) Which division do you work in? (a) Of course, I work for Bay Japan. (b) I am a vice president of Bay Japan. (c) I work in the sales division. (d) I have been working there for ten years. p.34 32

33 DAY 5 Powerful English CD 1-16 I m very glad to work with you. Don t hesitate to ask me if you have any questions about the project. Feel free to contact me anytime if you need more information. Please let me know if I can help you in any way. I m very glad to work with you. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 33

34 Answers 1. (a) (3) Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you, too. (b) (5) meet see (c) (1) I ll be there right away. (d) (4) Could you introduce him to me? This is... (4) (e) (6) May I introduce myself? (6) (f) (2) What should I call you? 2. (1) (c) I beg your pardon? (2) (b) do one s best (3) (c) (4) (d) in charge of (5) (c) (c) 34

35 WEEK 2 ANSWERING AND CALLING THE PHONE

36 DAY1 Background 36

37 DAY 1 Survival Phrases CD CD May I ask who s calling? 2. This is Masao Kawabe speaking. 3. I ll put you through to Mr. Miller. 1. Who are yoy? 2. Speaking. 3. put you through to WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 37

38 Dialogue 1 CD CD 1-18 Kawabe: Davis: Hello. Is this Bay Japan? Kawabe: Yes, it is. Davis: I d like to speak to Mr. Miller. Kawabe: Excuse me? May I ask who s calling? Davis: Mary Davis from Bay Technology. I m calling from overseas. Kawabe: Ah, Ms. Davis. This is Masao Kawabe speaking. Davis: Oh, Mr. Kawabe. It s nice to finally speak directly with you after so many exchanges. I m afraid I m in a bit of hurry at the moment. So, could I speak with John right away? Kawabe: No problem. I ll put you through to Mr. Miller. Davis: Thanks a lot. Bye for now. 38

39 DAY 1 Translation 1 s WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 39

40 Pronunciation & Accent CD CD 1-19 technology nol o overseas through th think sink 40

41 DAY 1 Words & Phrases CD CD 1-20 Is this Bay Japan? a you Are you Bay Japan? Excuse me? aexcuse me. It s nice to finally speak with you. a It s nice talking with you. Bye for now. a Bye. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 41

42 Column 42

43 DAY2 Background Survival Phrases CD CD Is this Rachel? 2. It s me, Masa. 3. I m calling you about our next meeting. 1. Are you Rachel? I m calling you about 43

44 Dialogue 2 CD CD 1-22 Kawabe: Is this Rachel? White: Yes, it is. Kawabe: It s me, Masa. How are you? White: Fine, thanks. And you? Kawabe: Very good. Thank you. By the way, I m calling you about our next regular meeting. White: Oh, I won t be at the next meeting. I m sorry. I m going back to the States on business the day after tomorrow. But I ll be back next week and will have a meeting with John, Teru and you. Kawabe: OK, but I m nervous about speaking English in the meeting. White: Don t be. You speak English well on the phone. So, the meeting should be no problem. Good luck. 44

45 DAY 2 Translation 2 s WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 45

46 Pronunciation & Accent CD CD 1-23 very v thank a CD Words & Phrases CD 1-24 Fine, thanks. And you? a How are you? Fine. Good. Not so bad. Thanks. Thank you. And you? I m nervous about speaking English. a nervous be nervous about Good luck a Hang in there. 46

47 DAY3 Background Survival Phrases CD CD I d like to speak to Ms. Davis. 2. I m calling from Japan. 3. I have the wrong number You have the wrong number. wrong the 47

48 Dialogue 3 CD CD 1-26 Receptionist: Good morning, Bay Tech. Kawabe: This is Masao Kawabe speaking. I d like to speak to Ms. Mary Davis. Receptionist: May I have your name again? Kawabe: My name is Masao Kawabe. I m calling from Japan. Receptionist: May I ask what this is in reference to? Kawabe: I need to talk with Ms. Davis about a business issue. Receptionist: What is her last name? Kawabe: Davis, D-A-V-I-S. Receptionist: Mary Davis? We don t have anybody here by that name. Perhaps, you must have the wrong number. Kawabe: Yeah, I have the wrong number. I m sorry. Receptionist: It s OK. Have a nice day. 48

49 DAY 3 Translation 3 s D-A-V-I-S WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 49

50 Pronunciation & Accent CD CD 1-27 name ask a a 50

51 DAY 3 Words & Phrases CD CD 1-28 May I have your name again? a May I have your name, please? May I ask what this is in reference to? a What is it? What is your business? We don t have anybody here by that name. a WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 51

52 Column (overseas call/international call) I m calling from Japan. This is an urgent call. 52

53 DAY 4 DAY4 CD 1-29 Questions Listening Training 1. Who does the receptionist transfer the call to? (1) Mary Davis (2) John Miller (3) Teruo Tokita 2. Why does Ms. Davis call Bay Japan? (1) She wants to visit Japan next week. (2) She wants to discuss the budget problem with Teru. (3) She wants to tell John about his role in the new project. 3. Why is Ms. Davis concerned with the budget? (1) Because some parts for the motor are expensive. (2) Because the project is not going well. (3) Because Teru is opposed to the plan. 4. While Ms. Davis is speaking with John on the phone, where do you think Teru is? (1) He is in a meeting. (2) He is at his desk working on a PC. (3) He is on his way to the office. 5. When does John suggest that Ms. Davis call Teru? (1) In the afternoon (2) In the evening (3) Tomorrow WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 53

54 Transcript CD 1-29 Receptionist: Will you hold? It s for you, John. Miller: Who is it? Receptionist: Mary, Mary Davis from the head office. Miller: Put her through to me. Hello, this is John. Davis: Hi, John. How are you? Miller: Not so bad, thanks. And you? Davis: Pretty good. I m calling you about Teru s proposal on the budget for the new motor. Miller: Is there a problem with it? Davis: Yes, some motor parts are more expensive than I thought. Can I discuss it with him on the phone? Miller: I m afraid he is not in yet. But Masa is at his desk. He may be able to help you. Davis: I would really like to speak to Teru first. Miller: Then, call him this afternoon. 54

55 DAY 4 Translation s WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 55

56 Pronunciation & Accent CD motor CD 1-30 CD Words & Phrases CD 1-31 It s for you. Who is it? a it Who is it? Who are you? Not so bad. ahow are you? He is not in yet. a 56

57 DAY 4 Answers 1. (2) receptionist John (2) 2. (2) budget (3) role 3. (1) expensive (1) be concerned with (2) (3) 4. (3) he is not in yet (3) be on one s way to (1) (2) 5. (1) suggest call him this afternoon (1) WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 57

58 DAY5 WEEK2 Review 1. (a) (e) (1) (5) (a) What is her last name? (b) May I ask who is calling? (c) You must have the wrong number. (d) How are you? (e) May I ask what this is in reference to? (1) Fine, thanks. And you? (2) My name is Masao Kawabe. (3) Yeah, I have the wrong number. (4) I need to talk with Ms. Davis about a business issue. (5) Davis, D-A-V-I-S. 2. (1) (5) (1) (a) I d like to speak to Mr. Miller. (b) Who is Mr. Miller? (c) I may speak to Mr. Miller. (d) Do I speak to Mr. Miller? 58

59 DAY 5 (2) (a) What is your name? (b) May I have your name? (c) Who are you? (d) Who is it? (3) (a) I ll move you to Ms. White. (b) I ll put you through to Ms. White. (c) You want me to speak to Ms. White. (d) You can speak to Ms. White. (4) (a) Hello, I am Masao Kawabe. (b) Hello, Masao Kawabe is speaking. (c) Hello, this is Masao Kawabe speaking. (d) Hello, my name is Masao Kawabe. (5) (a) You have the mistake number. (b) You don t have the right number. (c) You have the wrong number. (d) You can t have the correct number. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 59

60 Answers 1. (a) (5) (b) (2) (2) (c) (3) (3) (d) (1) (1) (e) (4) 2. (1) (a) I d like to speak to (2) (b) (b) (3) (b) I ll put you through to I ll transfer you to I ll connect you to (4) (c) This is (5) (c) CD 1-32 Powerful English Plan-Do-Check plan We are planning to establish a new subsidiary in India. implement You have to implement this procedure. carry out evaluate Tom has to evaluate the performance of the R&D Division. 60

61 WEEK 3 TALKING ON THE PHONE

62 DAY1 Background 62

63 DAY 1 Survival Phrases CD CD This is Masao Kawabe from Bay Japan. 2. I m calling to ask when you will visit our company. 3. I m looking forward to meeting you soon. 1. This is from 2. I m calling to do When will you visit Japan? I m calling to do 3. forward to ing WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 63

64 Dialogue 1 CD CD 1-34 Receptionist: Bay Technology, may I help you? Kawabe: This is Masao Kawabe from Bay Japan. I d like to speak to Ms. Davis. Receptionist: All right. Will you hold? Receptionist: She is on the line now. Go ahead. Kawabe: Thanks. Davis: Mary speaking. Kawabe: Hello, this is Masao Kawabe from Bay Japan. I m calling to ask when you will visit our company. Davis: I was expecting your call, Mr. Kawabe. I m going to arrive in Japan on February 5. I m planning to stay for five days. Kawabe: OK. I m looking forward to meeting you soon. 64

65 DAY 1 Translation 1s WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 65

66 Pronunciation & Accent CD All right. CD 1-35 visit v days day CD Words & Phrases CD 1-36 Will you hold? ahold on. 66

67 DAY 1 She is on the line now. aon the line I was expecting your call. a I was waiting for your call. I was expecting your call. I m going to arrive in Japan on February 5. a be going to do I ll arrive on 5 5 I m planning to stay for five days. abe planning to do 5 be planning to do WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 67

68 Column It doesn t work. OK My PC doesn t work. work The air conditioner doesn t work. out of order This telephone is out of order. It s working now. This machine works automatically. 68

69 DAY2 Background Survival Phrases CD CD She s out of the office. 2. May I take a message? 3. I ll give the message. 1. out of the office out of office She is away from her desk. 2. a message the message 3. 69

70 Dialogue 2 CD CD 1-38 Miller: Masa, I m looking for Rachel, but I can t seem to reach her by phone. Do you know where she is? Kawabe: She s out of the office. May I take a message? Miller: Yes, it s urgent. Would you tell her to call me when she comes back? I need her to finish writing the rough draft of next year s fiscal budget before she leaves for the States. Kawabe: Sure. I ll give her the message. Miller: I m staying at the Shanghai Imperial Hotel. Will you tell her to call me on my cell at ? Kawabe: Certainly. 70

71 DAY 2 Translation 2 s WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 71

72 Pronunciation & Accent CD CD 1-39 phone ph photograph pharmacy atmosphere graph ph rough r fiscal budget d 72

73 DAY 2 Words & Phrases CD CD 1-40 I can t seem to reach Rachel by phone a reach can t seem to do fiscal budget before she leaves for the States aleave for the States America the States USA the U.S. Certainly. a WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 73

74 DAY3 Background 74

75 DAY 3 Survival Phrases CD CD Sorry to keep you waiting. 2. I d better go now. 3. I have another call. 1. I m sorry to do I m 2. hang up The call was cut off. 3. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 75

76 Dialogue 3 CD CD 1-42 Kawabe: Sorry to keep you waiting. Davis: That s OK. I know you are pretty busy. Did Rachel tell you that I arrived in Tokyo this evening? Kawabe: Yes, she did. Davis: I m staying at the Tokyo Plaza Hotel. I m supposed to have dinner with her and John tonight. We d like to invite you to join us if you are free. Kawabe: Thank you very much, Ms. Davis, but I have an appointment with a client tonight. Davis: Oh, that s too bad. Kawabe: Thanks, anyway. Well, I d better go now because I have another call. 76

77 DAY 3 Translation 3 s WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 77

78 Pronunciation & Accent CD CD 1-43 waiting ng Tokyo Plaza Hotel Tokyo To o plaza la class glass la Hotel e client l c l bad a bud 78

79 DAY 3 Words & Phrases CD CD 1-44 I know you are pretty busy. apretty very I m supposed to have dinner with abe supposed to do I have an appointment with a client. a meeting I have a meeting with + client customer guest visitor That s too bad. a WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 79

80 Column appreciate 4 2 pre e 1 ap a I àppreciate it. appréciate 80

81 DAY 0 DAY4 CD 1-45 Questions Listening Training 1. Why does Mr. Clark want to speak to Mr. Miller? (1) Because Mr. Clark wants to play golf with Mr. Miller. (2) Because Mr. Clark wants to discuss a new project with Mr. Miller. (3) Because Mr. Clark wants to talk about an appointment with Mr. Miller. 2. While Mr. Clark is speaking with Ms. White on the phone, what is Mr. Miller doing? (1) He is on a business trip. (2) He is on the phone. (3) He is in a meeting. 3. About what time is Mr. Miller available for Mr. Clark? (1) After 2:00 p.m. (2) After 3:00 p.m. (3) After 4:00 p.m. 4. What message does Ms. White take from Mr. Clark? (1) Mr. Clark wants Mr. Miller to call him back at 6:00 p.m. (2) Mr. Clark wants Ms. White to put him through to Mr. Miller. (3) Mr. Clark wants to call Mr. Miller again at 6:00 p.m. 5. What does Ms. White do when she gets the message from Mr. Clark? (1) She confirms his name. (2) She confirms his company s name. (3) She confirms his phone number. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 81

82 Transcript CD 1-45 White: Good morning, Rachel White speaking. Clark: Hello, this is Ronald Clark from NBC Technology. Can I speak to Mr. Miller? I m calling about an appointment with him. White: I m sorry. He is in a meeting now. Clark: May I ask when he will be available? White: Probably after 3 o clock. Clark: All right. White: Would you like to leave a message for him? Clark: Yes, would you ask him to call me back at 6 o clock? White: Sure, and your name was Ronald Clark? Clark: That s right. White: OK, Mr. Clark, I ll give him your message. Clark: Thanks a lot. 82

83 DAY 4 Translation s NBC 3 6 WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 83

84 Pronunciation & Accent CD CD 1-46 available vai a v probably o 84

85 DAY 4 Words & Phrases CD CD 1-47 He is in a meeting. ain the meeting May I ask when he will be available? aavailable Are you available this afternoon? She is not available now. Is this available? confirm a I m calling to confirm a reservation. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 85

86 1. (3) Answers appointment (3) 2. (3) (1) He is on a business trip. 3. (2) 3 4. (1) (1) 5. (1) 86

87 DAY 0 DAY5 WEEK3 Review 1. (a) (e) (1) (5) (a) Do you know where she is? (b) Did Rachel tell you that I arrived in Tokyo this evening? (c) Is this Ms. Davis? (d) Would you tell her to call my cell at after 3:00 p.m.? (e) Sorry to keep you waiting. (1) Certainly. (2) She is out of the office. (3) Yes, she did. (4) Speaking. (5) That s OK. 2. (1) (5) (1) (a) Just wait, please. (b) Will you hold? (c) Hold on. (d) Hang on. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 87

88 (2) (a) Is there any message? (b) May I take a message? (c) Can I have a message? (d) Do I have a message? (3) (a) Sorry to keep you waiting. (b) Could you wait for me? (c) Excuse me, do you wait? (d) I apologize for your delay. (4) (a) I d like to hang up now. (b) May I cut the phone? (c) I had better go now. (d) May I stop talking? (5) (a) I am waiting for your call. (b) It is nice for me to wait for your call. (c) How wonderful I am waiting for your call! (d) I was expecting your call. p.90 88

89 DAY 5 Powerful English CD 1-48 Thank you. Thank you for coming. Thank you for helping me. I appreciate your cooperation. It is kind of you to give me a hand. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 89

90 Answers 1. (a) (2) (b) (3) (3) (c) (4) (d) (1) (d) Would you tell? Certainly. (1) (e) (5) (5) 2. (1) (b) (b) (2) (b) (b) message a (3) (a) (d) I apologize for the delay. (4) (c) (c) (5) (d) (d) 90

91 WEEK 4 ENGLISH IN A MEETING

92 DAY1 Background 92

93 DAY 1 Survival Phrases CD CD I agree with Tokita-san. 2. I think John is right on that. 3. That s why we need to improve our motor. 1. I don t agree with Tokita-san. I disagree with Tokita-san. 2. I believe John is right on that. I think 3. That s why That s the reason why the reason WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 93

94 Dialogue 1 CD CD 1-50 Miller: OK, everyone is here. Let s get started. Today s meeting is about simplifying our motor for a hybrid engine. White: Let me pass out a set of handouts to clarify the problem. It is information on our competitors. Masa, would you help me pass these out? Kawabe: Sure. Miller: As you can see from the data, several Japanese auto-parts companies are also beginning to develop motors for hybrid engines. Tokita: The situation seems urgent. Kawabe: I agree with Tokita-san. Miller: Yes, and we could quickly lose market share in the U.S. if we don t act soon. Kawabe: I think John is right on that. That s why we need to improve our motor before our competitors enter the market. 94

95 DAY 1 Translation 1 s WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 95

96 Pronunciation & Accent CD CD 1-51 sure also a develop agree ee a ugly CD Words & Phrases CD 1-52 Everyone is here. a Everyone be are 96

97 DAY 1 Let s get started. alet s start. Let s get started. handouts a clarify a situation urgent lose market share a gain market share WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 97

98 Column It says that It says that It says that our sales are increasing this year. It says that our sales are decreasing. It says that the factory will be closed tomorrow. 98

99 DAY2 Background Survival Phrases CD CD Can I ask a question? 2. How long will it take to get the project finished? 3. I am wondering if Mary can help us with the project. 1. I have a question for you. 2. How long will it take to do? get 3. Does Mary help? I am wondering if? 99

100 Dialogue 2 CD CD 1-54 Kawabe: Can I ask a question? Miller: Go ahead. Kawabe: How long will it take to get the project finished? Miller: About two years. White: Yes, it takes at least two years, but I d like to make one point. We are already behind schedule. I m afraid we may not be able to start the project in April as planned. Miller: I disagree. We ll be able to start on schedule. Kawabe: I am wondering if Mary can help us with the project. I know she is very busy. Tokita: I talked to her on the phone the other day and she said her team would arrive at our factory in a few weeks. White: Mary managed a similar project a couple of years ago. Her experience will be a big help. 100

101 DAY 2 Translation 2 s WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 101

102 Pronunciation & Accent CD CD 1-55 couple ou country, enough, touch CD Words & Phrases CD 1-56 Go ahead. a I d like to make one point. a 102

103 DAY 2 be behind schedule a be on schedule be ahead of schedule I disagree. a I don t think so. I don t agree. the other day a couple of years aa couple of 2 3 a few 2 2 be a big help WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 103

104 DAY3 Background 104

105 DAY 3 Survival Phrases CD CD So far, so good. 2. Sounds like a good idea. 3. I couldn t agree more. 1. so far so good 2. sound It sounds like It 3. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 105

106 Dialogue 3 CD CD 1-58 Miller: Masa, how s the motor development project coming along? Kawabe: So far, so good. Miller: I m glad to hear that. Am I right in thinking that we are developing a new motor faster than our competitors? Kawabe: Yes, you are right about that. Miller: I need your opinion. I want to get the new motor on the market by this time year after next at the latest. What do you think, Masa? Kawabe: Sounds like a good idea. Miller: If we launch a new line of products by then I believe we can beat our rivals. Kawabe: I couldn t agree more. 106

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108 Pronunciation & Accent CD CD 1-59 sounds z d s ds launch CD Words & Phrases CD 1-60 How s the motor development project coming along? acome along get along How are you getting along with your new boss? How are you getting along with? 108

109 DAY 3 Am I right in thinking that? a Am I right? I need your opinion. a need What do you think? ahow do you think? this time year after next launch a a new line of products beat a WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 109

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111 DAY 0 DAY4 Listening Training CD 1-61 Questions 1. When does the meeting begin? (1) 10:00 (2) 10:15 (3) 10:30 (4) 10:45 2. Who is missing from the meeting? (1) John (2) Rachel (3) Teru (4) Masa 3. What is today s topic? (1) Budget (2) Reshuffle (3) Competition (4) Project 4. When was the previous meeting held? (1) The day before yesterday (2) Last Monday (3) Last Tuesday (4) Last Thursday 5. What is Teru going to talk about? (1) Reducing expenses (2) Reducing the number of factories (3) Reducing the parts of motor (4) Reducing the procedures of production WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 111

112 Transcript CD 1-61 Miller: It s a quarter past ten. Shall we get started? Davis: John, Masa is not here yet. We should wait for him. Tokita: He told me he would be about ten minutes late for the meeting. I think we need to get started. Miller: OK. We are discussing the budget for the motor we are developing. Here is today s agenda. White: Does everyone have the handout? Please turn to page 3 and look over the plan we discussed in the previous meeting last Tuesday. Miller: Teru is going to explain how we can reduce expenses. Teru, why don t you tell us your idea? Tokita: Let me explain in detail. Stop me anytime if you have a question. 112

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114 Pronunciation & Accent CD page CD 1-62 previous e idea e 114

115 DAY 4 Words & Phrases CD CD 1-63 he would be about ten minutes late for the meeting abe late for late minutes agenda a 2 We have two agendas to discuss in the meeting. the items on the agenda 5 We have five items on the agenda to discuss in the meeting turn to page look over a the previous meeting aprevious reduce expenses a cost down cut (reduce) costs WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 115

116 1. (2) Answers a quarter past ten past to It s ten to eleven (4) Masa is not here yet. 3. (1) We are discussing the budget (2) reshuffle 4. (3) the previous meeting last Tuesday 5. (1) (1) 116

117 DAY 0 DAY5 WEEK4 Review 1. (a) (e) (1) (5) (a) Let s get started. (b) How long will it take to get the project finished? (c) I have a question for you. (d) How is the motor development project coming along? (e) What do you think, Masa? (1) So far, so good. (2) Go ahead. (3) Sounds like a good idea. (4) Six months. (5) Sure. 2. (1) (5) (1) (a) You have a question for me. (b) I need your question. (c) There is a question. (d) I have a question for you. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 117

118 (2) (a) I agree about John. (b) I agree for John. (c) I agree with John. (d) I agree as John. (3) (a) I need your opinion. (b) I would like to hear you. (c) May I listen to your idea? (d) I want you to have your opinion. (4) (a) I don t think so. (b) I have no idea. (c) I am not thinking of it. (d) I can t have such an opinion. (5) (a) I couldn t disagree. (b) I couldn t agree more. (c) I couldn t agree anymore. (d) I couldn t agree less. p

119 DAY 5 Powerful English CD 1-64 I think that 2 Frankly speaking, Strictly speaking, Generally speaking, Briefly speaking, Broadly speaking, 2 In my opinion, In my opinion, you should invest in India mere and mere. I would say that I would say that you have a good chance to be promoted to senior manager for the marketing division next year. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 119

120 1. (a) (5) (5) (b) (4) How long will it take? 6 (4) (c) (2) Go ahead. (2) (d) (1) Answers come along (1) So far, so good. (e) (3) (3) 2. (1) (d) (2) (c) (3) (a) need (4) (a) (5) (b) 120

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122 Question 1 1 (A) (D) 1. (A) Nice to meet you. (B) How are you? (C) This is the first time I see you. (D) How did you do? 2. (A) I hear about you from John. (B) I know you a lot from John. (C) I have heard a lot about you from John. (D) John told me about you a lot. 3. (A) Could you introduce me to yourself? (B) You may introduce yourself to us. (C) I want to introduce myself to you. (D) May I introduce myself? 122

123 Q 1 4. (A) How long are you going to work at this company? (B) How long have you been working at this company? (C) How long did you work at this company? (D) How long had you been working at this company? 5. (A) Where do you work? (B) What do you do in the division? (C) Which division do you work in? (D) How do you work in the division? WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 123

124 Question 2 2 (A) (D) 6. (A) What is your name? (B) May I ask who is calling? (C) Give me your name. (D) Who are you? 7. (A) May I ask what is your reference? (B) May I ask why you are calling? (C) May I ask what this is in reference to? (D) What is your business? 8. (A) I will let him call you back. (B) I will make him call you back. (C) I will have him call you back. (D) I will get him to call you back. 124

125 Q 2 9. (A) You mistake the number. (B) You are calling the wrong number. (C) You have the wrong number. (D) This is a wrong call. 10. (A) We don t have anybody here by that name. (B) We don t know that person. (C) We don t have that kind of person. (D) We don t have anybody here in that name. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 125

126 Question (A) (D) Receptionist: Good morning. Biz Corporation. ( 11 ) Kawabe: Hello, this is Masao Kawabe speaking. I m calling from Japan. I d like to speak to Ms. Parker in the purchasing division. Could you connect me to her, please? Receptionist: I m sorry, but she s in a meeting. Kawabe: ( 12 ) Receptionist: She will be free after 2 p.m. May I take a message? Kawabe: ( 13 ) It s a bit urgent. Receptionist: OK, Mr. Kawabe. I ll give her the message. Kawabe: Thank you very much. 126

127 Q (A) May I have your name, please? (B) How can I help you? (C) May I ask who is calling? (D) May I ask what this is in reference to? 12. (A) What is she doing in the meeting? (B) Could you put me through to her? (C) What time will she be available? (D) Could you call her back? 13. (A) She must be very busy. (B) Could you tell her that I called? (C) She is on another line. (D) She is away from her desk. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 127

128 Question May I help you? (A) (D) (A) Good morning. This is Masao Kawabe. I would like to speak to Ms. Davis. (B) Hi, how are you? May I have your name, please? (C) I am Masao Kawabe. I want to talk to Ms. Davis. (D) Hello, nice weather. I come from Japan. Let me speak to Ms. Davis. 15. (A) (D) (A) Would you put me through to Ms. Davis? (B) Would you take me to Ms. Davis? (C) Would you give this call to Ms. Davis? (D) Would you request this call to Ms. Davis? 128

129 Q May I ask what company you are with? (A) (D) (A) She is Mary Davis. (B) I work with Bay Technology. (C) I work for Bay Japan. (D) My name is Masao Kawabe. 17. (A) (D) (A) I m Masao Kawabe speaking. How are you, Mary? (B) This is Masao Kawabe speaking. How are you, Mary? (C) Are you Mary? Hi, I m Masa. (D) Hi, Masa speaking. How do you do? 18. (A) (D) (A) It was nice talking with you. Bye now. (B) I have to end my call. See you later. (C) Mary, I ll hang up the phone. See you later. (D) This conversation is over. Good bye. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 129

130 Question (A) (D) Chen: Our business will be getting better year by year as I m sure that more people will prefer hybrid cars in terms of fuel efficiency, Kawabe: ( 19 ) Chen: Davis: On top of that, the United States should make more bio-ethanol out of corn and sugar cane to reduce fuel costs. What do you think, Mary? Kevin, you are right. The government is negotiating with farmers to produce corn or sugar cane for bioethanol. On the other hand, bio-ethanol could cause environmental problems if forests are destroyed to create more corn or sugar cane fields. Kawabe: ( 20 ) Chen: I m sorry. We are getting off track. Kawabe: That s OK. ( 21 ) Chen: Why not? 130

131 Q 5 fuel efficiency = sugar cane = bio-ethanol = 19. (A) No problem. (B) I can t take that. (C) I know you were right. (D) I agree with you. 20. (A) I m afraid that s not the issue here. (B) Yes, you are right. (C) Why don t we discuss the oil problem? (D) I don t think so. 21. (A) I see your point. (B) Let s get back to the topic. (C) I m sorry for the inconvenience. (D) Can I interrupt you? WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 131

132 Question 6 6 CD1-65 CD 22. When did she record this message? (A) On August 5 (B) On August 25 (C) On October 5 (D) On October Where is she going? (A) To Britain (B) To Canada (C) To Japan (D) To the U.S. 24. What is her cell phone number? (A) (B) (C) (D)

133 Q What time should you call her if you need to talk to her right away? (A) 2 p.m. (B) 4 p.m. (C) 5 p.m. (D) 7 p.m. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test 133

134 Question 7 7 CD Where does John call Masa from? (A) His office (B) Overseas (C) The factory (D) A restaurant 27. What did Masa make last week? (A) A draft (B) An estimate (C) A blueprint (D) A request 28. Why does John want Masa to come to his office? (A) John wants to scold Masa. (B) John wants to discuss the budget with Masa. (C) John wants to fire Masa. (D) John wants to ask Masa about the new project. 134

135 Q How long does Masa ask John to wait until Masa comes to John s office? (A) 5 minutes (B) 10 minutes (C) 15 minutes (D) 20 minutes 30. Why is Masa NOT able to get to John s office right away? (A) Because he has to meet his client. (B) Because he has to call his parents. (C) Because he has to finish reading a draft of budget. (D) Because he has to call his client. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Monthly Test UNIT1 135

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