MARCH 2013

SECRETARY: Rhodes and Baker Company. Richard Mattew's office.

MRS. GREEN: Good morning. It's Mrs. Green again. I'd like to meet with Mr. Mattew to let

him know something about his employees.

SECRETARY: Sorry, but Mr. Mattew is very busy this week.

MRS. GREEN: Can he see me in the afternoon today?

SECRETARY: I'm afraid he can't. Mr. Mattew is having a meeting with the board of

directors.

MRS. GREEN: What about Tuesday morning then?

SECRETARY: Sorry but ...

MRS. GREEN: Is Mr. Mattew free on Wednesday, say at 12?

SECRETARY: I'm afraid he is not ...

MRS. GREEN: OK, Thursday afternoon would be good for me.

SECRETARY: But it wouldn't be good for Mr. Mattew ...

MRS. GREEN: How about Friday morning then?

SECRETARY: Sorry but ... He can meet you only next week, Mrs. Green.

1. Write a short paragraph about the arrangements that have been made for the CEO of a major American bank to open the new European HQ in London.

The CEO is arriving at Heathrow at 9.00, and ...

1. Complete the sentences with I'll + a suitable verb.

Example: I'm too tired to walk home. I think I'll get a taxi.

1. - It's a bit cold in this room. - Is it? _____ on the heating then.
2. - We haven't got any milk. - Oh, haven't we? _____ and get some.
3. - Do you want me to do the washing-up? - No, it's all right. _____ it.
4. - I don't know how to use this computer. - OK, _____ you.
5. - Would you like tea or coffee? - _____ coffee, please.
6. - Goodbye! Have a nice holiday. - Thanks _____ you a postcard.
7. Thank you for lending me your camera. _____ it back to you on Monday, OK?
8. - Are you coming with us? - No, I think _____ here.
9. Why haven't you packed your things? We are leaving in a while. - Don't worry. _____ in a moment.

1. Complete the sentences with will ('ll) + one of these verbs: