englishmeeting4.doc

Read the dialogue and ask questions.
Greetings at the airport
A:Excuse me, sir; is this Prof.Tallack from London?
B:Yes,I’m George Tallack from London University. You must be Miss Dai, if I’m not mistaken.
A:Yes, I’m Dai Jiajia, manager of Human Resourses, the Haitong Group.I have been expecting you, Prof.Tallack.
B:Thank you for coming to meet me at the airport. This is a fantastic airport, absolutely one of the top-notch international airports.
A:I’m very glad to have the pleasure of meeting you in my hometown.
B:I’ve long been expecting to learn about the famous Haitong Group. I really appreciate this opportunity, which is also an oportunity for me to learn about Chinese enterprises at a close diatance.
A:How was the trip? It must be very tiring, flying for more than 10 hours.
B:Not too bad. But our plane delayed taking off as we ran into a storm. We were held up for several hours at the airport, waiting for the storm to clear up.
A:Well, you must be very tired after the long trip, and you have to get over the jet-lag. We have got all the luggage. Let’s drive directly to the hotel.
B:Yes, I’m a bit tired. I’m very bad with a jet-lag.
A:Good. We’ll take you to the hotel for a good rest. You don’t have to get up early tormorrow. We’ll host a reception lunch in your honor. And then you’ll meet with Chirman of the Board in the afternoon. We’ll take you to an acrobatic show in the evening. How do you like that, Prof.Tallack?
B:I like that. I’ve heard Chinese people are very friendly and hospitable. You’re very considerate.
A:I hope you’ll have a pleasant stay here,and enjoy happy collaboration with the Hautong Group.
B:Sure.

Top-notch 一流的
Get over the jet-lag 倒时差
Acrobatics show 杂技表演