International Negotiations

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 2.08–2.10 

Go through the instructions carefully with the class, making sure they 

understand the key words such as upholstery (= the materials that are used inside the car, 

e.g. to cover the seats), gasp (= a sharp intake of air to express surprise, etc.), sticking point (= 

something which is preventing an agreement from being reached). Then play the extracts one 

at a time, pausing after each extract for trainees to discuss the questions in pairs. They listen 

a second time to check their answers before feeding back to the class. Trainees then read the 

commentary on page 72 to compare it with their ideas.

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Trainees work alone to put the words in order. Tell them not to write their answers on their 

books, but on a separate piece of paper (see Extension activity below). They compare their 

answers in pairs before listening again to check. Finally, go through the answers with the class.