Tape 6 – Cancelling an appointment

You are going to hear a conversation between Nataly Gérard, a market analyst and Phillip Jackson, the director of public relations of a USA computer company. Nataly Gérard is a specialist in EU markets. Here she talks to Fillip Jackson of MicroComputers Inc., a successful company which is nevertheless constantly aware of European competition. MicroComputers Inc. are about to launch their latest and most sophisticated personal computer, Junior 10.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

?	What is the purpose of Nataly’s call?
?	Did she cancel their meeting or just postpone it?
?	Do Nataly and Phillip agree upon the state of the stock market at the moment?
?	Judging by Nataly’s words about shares, does the company seem to be a good investment at the moment?
?	Does MicroComputers Inc. seem to have a promising future?
?	Does Nataly seem to be satisfied by her conversation with Phillip?
?	Did she call only about their meeting?

FOCUS 5. Listen to the next two telephone calls on the cassette. While you are listening, complete the table below

Tape 7 – Changing an appointment

Tape 8 – Excuses for not attending a meeting

Call	Caller	Person called	Original appointment	Reason for change	New arrangement

Tape 7. TRUE OR FALSE?

?	William Cliff didn’t recognize James Merton’s voice because he was miles away.
?	William Cliff can’t change his other appointment because his visitor lives a long way off.
?	Both of them are busy all weekend.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
?	What day was the appointment fixed on?
?	Why is William Cliff unable to keep the appointment?
?	What are the date and the time of the new appointment?
?	What are they going to accomplish at their meeting?

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FOCUS 8. Choose the best answer	\|	Tape 8. TRUE OR FALSE?

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