1. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller Roleplay 4 A BUSINESS TRAVELLER

2. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller This dialogue focuses on speaking about various likes and dislikes using the different forms of like. The subject of the conversation is an interviewer asking a business traveller questions about his likes and dislikes when traveling for business.

3. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller The importance of business and social networks in generating trade is becoming increasingly recognized in the international economics literature. An important way in which people build and maintain networks is through face-to- face meetings. Business travel helps to overcome informational asymmetries in international trade, generating international sales in the form of new export relationships. Business travelers love sharing tips and tricks for surviving life on the road. As a business traveler, very little is worse than being stuck in an endless security line at an airport. But there are ways to survive: make sure you and your luggage is prepped to go through screening, keep your technology to a minimum and try to get an upgrade so you can at least avoid part of the hassle.

4. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller Good morning Sir. I'd like to ask you a few questions if I may. Well, I'm waiting to catch my flight so I guess I can answer a few questions.

5. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller Thank you Sir. First of all, how often do you travel? I travel about twice a month.

6. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller Where are you flying to on this trip? I'm flying to Austin, Texas.

7. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller … and where did you fly on your last trip? I flew to Portland, Oregon. I've already been there three times!

8. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller Really! Do you enjoy travelling for business? Yes, although I prefer staying in the office.

9. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller What do you like most about travelling? I like visiting new cities and trying out new food.

10. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller Is there anywhere you would like to visit that you haven't visited yet? Yes, I'd like to go to Hawaii! I love going to the beach!

11. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller Thank you very much for your time today. You're welcome. My pleasure.

12. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller Comprehension 1) Jack is waiting to catch a flight. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say 2) Jack travels twice a month. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say 3) Jack especially likes going to Portland. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say

13. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller 1) Jack is waiting to catch a flight. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say 2) Jack travels twice a month. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say 3) Jack especially likes going to Portland. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say

14. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller 4) Jack is flying to Oregon. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say 5) Jack flew to Portland for his last trip. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say 6) Jack has already been to Portland four times. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say

15. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller 4) Jack is flying to Oregon. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say 5) Jack flew to Portland for his last trip. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say 6) Jack has already been to Portland four times. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say

16. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller 7) Jack likes eating in good restaurants. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say 8) Jack would like to visit Hawaii. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say 9) Jack doesn't enjoy travelling for business. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say

17. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller 7) Jack likes eating in good restaurants. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say 8) Jack would like to visit Hawaii. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say 9) Jack doesn't enjoy travelling for business. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say

18. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller 10) Jack likes visiting new cities and meeting new people. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say

19. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller 10) Jack likes visiting new cities and meeting new people. a. True b. False c. Doesn't say

20. © 2015 albert-learning.com Roleplay – A Business Traveller Reviewed By Reviewed On Comments / Changes Made Vidyesh09.09.2015N.A