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41 Entrepreneurship 03 LANGUAGE SKILLS EXPLORE EXTRAS Read the situation and underline the key points. Then read about each venue. ReADINg 31 You work for an events management company. You’ve been asked by a theatre company to research exciting locations for a week’s performance of a murder mystery play, then recommend one. They expect an audience of about 250. These venues are the best you’ve found. Helm’s Cavern  $750 / night, full facilities  Up to 275 guests  2 km from city centre: easy access by train, bus, car. A fantastic underground venue in very high demand. Comfortable seating, excellent heating / lighting. For an experience you’ll never forget. Book now! $1,500 per night Capacity: 250 adults City centre (River Dock) Food, full bar, toilets City River Boat Want to hold a conference, dinner or theatrical event in a unique venue? Book a historical river boat. Space is adaptable for your needs. A wonderful atmosphere! The Warehouse  $1,000 a night  Up to 400 people  30 min from city centre  Full facilities, amenities Atmospheric, dramatic, flexible event space with beautiful flooring and classic windows. Seating provided. A 10% discount for groups over 200. Marquee Events  $800 a night  Holds 300  Food catered, full bar  1 km outside city on bus and underground routes. Bright, modern, reasonably priced events marquee in quiet, attractive setting. Adaptable to any kind of event. Seating, tables provided. Friendly staff. In groups, discuss the pros and cons of each venue and decide which one you’d recommend, noting down your reasons. Consider, for example:   size   location and access   novelty value   price   facilities   atmosphere Prepare to present your venue to other groups.   Briefly describe the four options.   Explain which three you would not recommend, and why.   Justify your final choice. Listen to each other’s presentations. Which is the most popular venue? Based on your presentation, write a formal letter / email (180–200 words) proposing a venue to your customer.  Writing guide, Letter / Email , p. 191. SpeAKINg 32 a 33 b WRITINg 34 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv