Read the notes. Work with a partner. Discuss what might go in each gap – a number? a noun, verb or adjective? Watch the video again and complete the notes.
Network Central Limited:
• Usually works with 1) ……. businesses that work from 2) ……. as well as medium companies of up to 3) ……. .
• Holds large events e.g. the event in Plymouth University was attended by 4) ……. .
• Believes in ‘coopertition’, which is 5) ……. and 6) ……. together.
• Events are organized around the Ikea principle, which means people cannot 7) ……. .
• 8) ……. speakers at the events mean that people have the chance to learn something.
allows people to meet others one to one. Each ‘meeting’ lasts
• Speed 9) ……. allows people to meet others one to one. Each ‘meeting’ lasts 10) ……. .
• An example of a success story is ‘Fruity Bouquets’ who sold 11) ……. worth of produce at an event and then another 12) ……. after.
C. Speaking.
Your boss has asked you and your colleagues to plan a networking event.
a) What kind of event you will hold?e.g. speed, exhibition
b) Where will you hold the event?
c) What types of companies will you invite?
d) How will you advertise the event?
Work with a partner to discuss your ideas. Make some notes to help you. Once everyone is ready, have a meeting to decide on the best type of event.
SPEAKING
A. Bella Ford, a buyer for Allgoods supermarket chain, is negotiating with Ranjit de Silva, Sales Director for a fair trade organisation in Sri Lanka. Read their dialogue and act out the conversation.
Bella Ford:
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If I order five thousand boxes of tea, what discount will you offer us?
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Ranjit de Silva:
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On five thousand nothing. But if you buy ten thousand boxes, then we’ll offer you ten percent.
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Bella Ford:
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OK, I’ll think about that. And tell me, if we placed a very large order, say fifteen thousand boxes, would you be able to despatch immediately?
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Ranjit de Silva:
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We can normally guarantee to despatch a large order within two weeks. But if you order at a peak time, like just before Christmas, it will be impossible to deliver that quickly.
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Bella Ford:
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I take it your price includes insurance?
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Ranjit de Silva:
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Actually, no. Usually, you’d be responsible for that. But if the order were really large, that would be negotiable, I’m sure.
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Bella Ford:
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What about payment?
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Ranjit de Silva:
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To be honest we’d prefer cash on delivery, as this is our first contact with you. If you were a regular customer, we would offer you thirty days’ credit, may be even a little more.
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Bella Ford:
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That’s alright. I quite understand.
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Ranjit de Silva:
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Look, how about having some lunch now, and continuing later that afternoon. Then we could meet for an evening meal.
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Bella Ford:
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Yes, let’s continue after lunch. If I had more time, I would love to have dinner with you, but unfortunately my flight leaves at seven tonight.
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