WEEK 12 : Section1~3
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1.) Meeting Roleplay: Controlling the Discussion in Meetings + Evaluating Options (Student 5 Leading)
Meeting Roleplay 3: Evaluating Options
Background:
Our cosmetics company faces criticism for environmental impact. We plan to improve by focusing on two of these projects: sustainable sourcing, recycling program, community funding, and employee volunteer program.
Goal:
Choose two plans to improve our image.
BUSINESS ACTIVITY:
EVALUATING OPTIONS FUNCTIONS AND KEY PHRASES
Saying Why an Idea is Good
One advantage is that…
Another good point is that…
I like that idea because…
(Idea) is a good option because…
Describing Weak Points
One problem is that…
Another issue is that…
I’m not sure about…
I think (idea) might be too…
Stating a Preference
I prefer (idea) because…
I’d choose (idea) because…
(Idea A) is better than (Idea B).
(Idea A) is more suitable than (Idea B).
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2.) Business Discussion: Business Travel
Vocabulary List
Itinerary – A plan for travel, listing all meetings and activities.
Travel Budget – Estimated travel costs for flights, hotels, and food.
Conference Call – A phone or online meeting.
Expense Report – A form to record travel costs.
Travel Reimbursement – Money paid back for travel costs.
Jet Lag – Tiredness from long flights across time zones.
Liaison – A person who connects groups for communication.
Visa – A permit to enter a foreign country for business.
Perks – Extra benefits, like frequent flyer points or upgrades.
Client Meeting – A meeting with customers or potential clients.
Business Travel Article
Business travel is important for meeting clients and exploring markets. Companies provide an itinerary and a travel budget to cover flights and hotels. After the trip, employees submit an expense report. Although conference calls can solve some issues, face-to-face meetings are often better for building trust. Jet lag and visa issues are common challenges, but perks like frequent flyer programs can make travel easier.
Discussion Questions
How do you prepare for a business trip? What is essential?
Have you ever submitted an expense report? Was it difficult?
How do you handle jet lag after long flights?
Are face-to-face meetings better than virtual ones? Why?
What are the best perks of frequent business travel?
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3.) Casual Discussion: Any Topic from the Group
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