Answers:
Good points: close to the Embassy; attractive grounds: two function rooms; staff of 100; international cuisine: variety of wines; high fence; security cameras; guards at main and rear gates and car park
Bad points: outdoor receptions not available; extra fee for waiting staff, bartenders and parking attendants; area along fence must be patrolled
Activity 2. Join the sentences with appropriate linking words.
1. The amusement park has several exciting rides which are included in the entrance fee. Some are not suitable for young children or the elderly.
2. There is a wide variety of shops in the airport terminal. They tend to charge extremely high prices.
3. The food served at the restaurant is healthy and reasonably priced. It can taste rather bland at times.
4. Classes at the language school are small and well taught. Many students feel that they are not given enough individual attention.
Answers:
1. The amusement park has several exciting rides which are included in the entrance fee; however, some are not suitable for young children or the elderly.
2. Although there is a wide variety of shops in the airport terminal, they tend to charge extremely high prices.
3. While the food served at the restaurant is healthy and reasonably priced, it can taste rather bland at times.
4. Even though classes at the language school are small and well taught, many students feel that they are not given enough individual attention.
Activity 3. As head of a department you have been asked by the company manager to comment on an employee's performance as he is being considered for promotion. Look at your draft notes and fill in the appropriate linking words from the lists. Then, using your notes, write your report.
To: Michael Adams, Manager
From: John McOonald, Department Head
Subject: Work performance of Peter Thompson
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to assess the work performance of Peter Thompson, who is currently being considered for promotion.
a) also - although – however Customer relations
usually polite and cheerful; has rarely ……………………………………………….
been the subject of customer complaints ……………………………………………….
, helpful and sociable; has a good ……………………………………………….
approach when dealing with customers ……………………………………………….
there have, , been times ……………………………………………….
when he has been rather aggressive, ……………………………………………….
this is not his usual manner ……………………………………………….
b) in addition to - on the other hand - as well Staff relations
he has recently been assisting with the ……………………………………………….
training оf new personnel; has been the ……………………………………………….
staff representative , so he knows ……………………………………………….
how to deal with difficulties ……………………………………………….
being highly motivated, he ……………………………………………….
also motivates other employees ……………………………………………….
, he can be stubborn and will stop ……………………………………………….
at nothing to persuade others he is right ……………………………………………….
he is respected and popular with the ……………………………………………….
staff; works well with other people ……………………………………………….
c) but also - not only - to sum up Conclusion
he would be valuable addition to man- ……………………………………………….
agement team; he knows ……………………………………………….
all levels of business, ……………………………………………….
relates well to other staff members ……………………………………………….
, he is an excellent ……………………………………………….
candidate for promotion ……………………………………………….
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