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English Conversation Practice - Socializing
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James: Are you ready for the business trip?
Paul: Yeah. I'm a little nervous.
James: Is this your first business trip?
Paul: No. I just don't know any of these people. Do you have any advice for me?
James: Just socialize. Get to know them. Go out for drinks one night.
Paul: Actually, two of our clients are taking me out for drinks the first night.
James: That's good. Don't stress about it so much.
Paul: I want to make a good first impression.
James: Then don't get drunk.
Paul: What if I get nervous and drink too much.
James: Then you'll have more things to worry about.
1. Why is Paul nervous about this business trip?
This is his first business trip
He doesn't know the clients
He doesn't like to fly
He is meeting his boss
2. What advice does James give Paul?
Socialize
Don't stress
Go out for drinks
All of the above
3. What is Paul going to do the first night of his business trip?
Go out for drinks with his clients
Sleep early
Work on his presentation
Order room service
4. What does Paul want to do?
Get drunk
Travel with his boss
Make a good first impression
Tell Jack to go instead
1. He doesn't know the clients
2. All of the above
3. Go out for drinks with his clients
4. Make a good first impression