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Business Free Talk Chapter 7 Business Contacts

Lesson 34 Business Trip

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OUTLINE

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Expressions

Discussion

Further Reading

Useful expressions under this topic for your reference.

Discussion questions for you to talk freely with your teacher.

An article for you to read after class.

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Expressions Useful expressions about business trips. You can refer to them to provoke your thoughts in the Discussion part.

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Expressions (suggested time: 8min)

Do you enjoy taking a business trip to a new place? In this part, you are going to study and practice some expressions and sentences about business trips.

Glossary business trip/travel 出差 visa 签证 value 重视 baggage 行李 in person 亲自

destination 目的地 jet lag 时差反应 trust 信任 leisure 休闲 with one's own eyes 亲眼

In Sentences • Business trips would be too much trouble for me. • You can't choose the destination for a business trip, yet most of the expenses on the trip will get reimbursed. • If you travel to meet a business partner in person, it suggests that you value this relationship. • Apply for the visa as early as possible if you need one; and don't forget to buy air tickets and book a hotel. © 2017 Acadsoc Limited

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Discussion Discussion questions about business trips. Use your experience and imagination to talk about them with your teacher.

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Discussion (suggested time: 15min)

Q1. Have you ever been on a business trip? If yes, where did you

Discuss these questions in detail with your teacher. Give reasons and explanations for your opinion and speak as much as possible. You can use words you learnt in Expressions to help you.

go? If no, do you want to take a business trip one day?

Q2. List some reasons why people need to go on a business trip. How do you think business trips are different from personal ones? (Hint: cost, schedule, travel partner, fun, etc.)

Q3. Some people think that we won't need business trips in the future since we will be able to have video conferences* and exchange all documents online. What is your opinion?

Q4. Case Analysis: You are going to take a business trip to Thailand* next week. How should you make preparations for it? What information do you need? What things will you take with you?

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video conference: 视频会议 Thailand: 泰国

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After class

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Further Reading An article about some tips to make your business trip easier. You can read it after class if you are interested.

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Further Reading (for AFTER-CLASS reading)

6 Business Travel Tips For The Young Professional Although video calls are becoming more and more popular, sometimes we still need to go out and meet in person with business partners. So, how can we make a business trip comfortable and fruitful?

http://elitedaily.com/money/business-travel-tips-young-professional/

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