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55 Sorting things out 04 LANGUAGE SKILLS EXPLORE LOOK AGAIN EXTRAS Complete an email from Katherine to another colleague, Belinda, with the highlighted expressions from the first email. 40 From: Katherine To: Belinda Subject: Annual conference Dear Belinda, Mauro and I would like to go ahead and book the Hotel Arts, Miami for the conference this year. (1) , we feel it’s the best venue. It has really lovely conference rooms (2) internet facilities in every room. (3) it wasn’t the cheapest place, it’s perfect for our needs and is close to the airport. We felt that the Excelsior was just too big really, (4) the Arts is actually quite cosy. (5) you have the last word on this, so have a look at the websites and let me know if you disagree. Best wishes Katherine Work in groups. Imagine you work for a large international company in Dubai and have to organise accommodation for foreign business partners visiting your company over a weekend. 1 What does your company do? What’s the aim of the weekend? 2 Look at the facilities in two different venues on p. 176. Which would be best for your weekend? Why? Write an email to another colleague comparing and contrasting the hotels and saying which you think would be best. Read other people’s emails. Which is the most popular venue? Why? Mini research project. Search the net to find a hotel for you and your classmates for your project week in the UK, Ireland or the USA. Prepare a presentation on the hotel you have found. Consider the following points: 41 a b 42 43 Give a presentation of 3–5 minutes on your hotel. Business communication, How to prepare and give a presentation , p. 169. The hotel you presented in 43 has been chosen as the venue for your project week. Write an enquiry to the hotel. You should: 44 Write 150–180 words. Business communication, How to make an enquiry , p. 158. location and surroundings of the hotel / style / history / CSR 1 number and types of rooms and suites restaurants / cafés / bars / lounges explain who you are and the reason for your stay. specify the length of your stay and the number of rooms you would need. ask about prices (half board 2 ) and group discounts. hotel services and facilities business packages prices / special offers / discounts point out the importance of internet access and photocopying facilities. find out whether the hotel can organise transfer from and to the airport and tickets for a theatre performance or concert. 1 Corporate social responsibility: the concept that a company should also be concerned about society and the environment 2 Half board: accommodation including breakfast and an evening meal Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv