I. The Managing Director of a Hong Kong-based hotel group is talking to his managers about the group’s future plans. Underline the plans that he mentions.
Well, I think you all know by now that we’re hoping to expand in China and we’re going to move our head office from Hong Kong to Shanghai. We’re planning to manage an executive complex in Dalian and we’re also hoping to open a 240-room hotel next year. We’re expecting to make a profit within 5 years although we’d like to become profitable a bit earlier if possible. Within 10 years we want to become the major international hotel group in Southeast Asia.
II. A salesperson is talking about the end-of-year bonus. Complete the
conversation with hope, plan, expect in the necessary form.
I … to get a bonus at the end of this year, but I haven’t met all my sales targets, so I’m a little worried. My colleague June has met all her targets and she … to get a good bonus. She … to go on an expensive holiday abroad and has got lots of travel brochures.
III. Tell each other about your plans and expectations for 1 to 6 below.
Example: - What are you going to do after this lesson?
- I’m hoping to … What about you?
- Oh, I’m planning to …
1. after this lesson
2. in the near future
3. this weekend
4. on your next holiday
READING
Text 1
I. Before reading, discuss the following questions.
1. Why is planning important?
2. What things should we take into account when planning?
II. Read the text and compare your answers to the information given in it.