- Book Four -
LESSON 7. BUSINESS ENGLISH

GOAL: To talk about future job prospects with a classmate.

A.   PRONUNCIATION FOCUS

Practise stressing these key words in the following sentences.
	1.  Friendship is my top priority.      4. Friendship is my top priority.
	2.  I value your friendship, too.       5. I value your friendship, too.
	3.  He gave me twenty dollars.          6. He gave me twenty dollars.

B.   CULTURE FOCUS
 
 Answer these questions in small groups
	1.   Do many Japanese go abroad on business?
	2.   What are the main industries in this area?
	3.   Name some successful foreign companies in Japan.
	4.   Name some successful Japanese companies which are overseas.
	5.   How do you measure the "success" of a company? 
	6.   Is the economy of Japan picking up?

C.   LISTENING/SPEAKING FOCUS

 Aki and her friend Bet are talking about their future goals.
	Aki:   So what kind of company will you work for after ________________1?
	Bet:   I have no idea. I'm thinking of working ______________2 a few years. How about you?
	Aki:   I'll probably _________3 for a company here in Japan, but I may have
	       to go overseas on ______________4 from time to time. 
	Bet:   Would you rather work for a large or ___________5 company?
	Aki:   Well, a large company has more job ___________6, but a small company sounds 
	       more exciting. How about you?
	Bet:   It depends on the __________7. Money is my top priority. Large companies usually
	       pay better than small ones.
	Aki:   My top priority is ____________8. I want time to devote to my hobbies.
	       I don't want a lot of overtime.
	Bet:   Too many people _______________9 themselves for their companies.
	Aki:   Well, I'm different. continue: ________________________________________
	Bet:   ________________________________________________________________


D.   CONTENT QUESTIONS

Write the answers to these questions -
	1.   What will Aki do after graduation?
	2.   What kind of company does Bet want to work for?
	3.   What is Bet's main priority?
	4.   Does Aki have a strong desire to get rich?

E. GRAMMAR FOCUS: "How" vs. "What"


 
Circle the best word(s) in brackets - 


 
Q: [ How / What] is the pay? 

A:  Average. I make 800 yen an hour. How about you? 



Q: [ How / What] is the pay?

It is 800 yen an hour. That's so so. How about you?



Q: [ How / What] is the fare to Tsu?

A: 500 yen by regular train, more by limited express.



Q: [ How / What] do you feel today?

A: About normal. Things are going well. And you?
 


Q: [ How / What] are you thinking?

A:  I'm thinking about the future. And you?



Q: [ How / What] is the weather?
A: Still cloudy. Do you have any special plans today? 
 



F.   FURTHER DISCUSSION

 Discuss these questions in small groups
	1.  Is the local economy strong or weak? Why?
	2.  Is the economy of Hokkaido mostly industrial or agricultural?
	3.  Describe a company you admire.
	4.  Would you rather work in Japan or overseas? Why?
	5.  Would you rather work for a Japanese or foreign company? Why?
	6.  Continue to ask more questions . . . 

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