Never before in the history of the world have businessmen traveled as much as they do today. It is not surprising because we are living in a world of growing international trade and expanding economic and technical cooperation. Employees of different countries usually go on business trips for many reasons: to make a contract, to discuss different terms of delivery, payment or shipment, to have tests, to do consultancy, to improve once professional skills, to work etc. Business trips contribute to extension of business relationship of a company and help to succeed in the world market.

Companies can arrange such trips both in and outside the country. Usually itinerary of the trip is carefully planned by the head of the department or an executive. A business trip can be a long term or a short term one. Often an employee must give a financial report to the chief so he usually needs to save the receipts from restaurants, hotels, and taxi rides.

On a business trip people may meet colleagues and business partners for a first time. It is usual for colleagues from different countries to experience cultural difficulties. In some cases it is useful to get a piece of advice from a special agency, consulting on the questions of international business.

Being away from home means not having access to everything you’re accustomed to, so take careful preparations for your trip and write down everything you’ll need to bring, including clothes, toiletries, and anything from the office you’ll need for work.

Though it is fascinating for tourist travelling, it has become the most tiring of all occupations for many businessmen and experts. Therefore, choosing a comfortable hotel conveniently located to stay at is a matter of big importance.

When traveling for work, you become the face of your employer. It is important to make a good impression and good connections when you meet people for work.

 

Никогда прежде в мировой истории бизнесмены не путешествовали так много, как сегодня. Это неудивительно, потому что мы живем в мире международной торговли и экономического и технического сотрудничества. Люди из разных стран обычно отправляются в командировки по многим причинам: для заключения контракта, для обсуждения различных условий доставки, оплаты или отгрузки, для прохождения тестов, проведения консультаций, повышения квалификации, работы и т. д. Деловые поездки вносят свой вклад для расширения деловых отношений компании и помощи в достижении успеха на мировом рынке.

Компании могут организовать такие поездки как по стране, так и за ее пределами. Обычно маршрут поездки тщательно разрабатывается руководителем отдела или директором. Командировка может быть длительной или краткосрочной. Часто сотрудник должен предоставить финансовый отчет начальнику, поэтому ему обычно нужно сохранять квитанции из кафе, отелей и поездок на такси.

В командировке люди могут впервые встретиться с коллегами и деловыми партнерами. Коллеги из разных стран обычно сталкиваются с культурными трудностями. В некоторых случаях полезно получить совет в специальном агентстве, консультирующем по вопросам международного бизнеса.

Находиться вдали от дома означает не иметь доступа ко всему, к чему вы привыкли, поэтому тщательно подготовьтесь к поездке и запишите все, что вам нужно взять с собой, включая одежду, туалетные принадлежности и все, что вам понадобится для работы из офиса.

Хотя путешествия увлекательны для туристов, они стали самым утомительным занятием для многих бизнесменов и экспертов. Поэтому выбор комфортабельного отеля, удобно расположенного для проживания, имеет большое значение.

Путешествуя по работе, вы становитесь лицом своего работодателя. Когда вы встречаетесь с людьми по работе, важно производить хорошее впечатление и иметь хорошие связи.

 

Задание № 2

Words and expressions to learn:

trade

expand

cooperation

employee

reason

improve

contribute

succeed

arrange

10.itinerary

11.executive

12.receipt

13.accustom

14.access

15.experience

 

торговля

расширить

сотрудничество

сотрудник

причина

улучшить

внести свой вклад

добиться успеха

договориться

маршрут

Исполнительный

квитанция

на заказ

доступ

опыт

 

Make up a short story about your trip using the words and expressions from the text (about 250 words).

It was great! I did everything that was planned and I still had some time for sightseeing. This time the meeting was in Paris, so I managed to go explore the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees. The day we arrived, we were warmly welcomed at the Charles de Gaulle airport by the French party. They provided us with a professional translator. Her name was Sarah and she accompanied us everywhere during these five days. They drove us to one posh hotel where we could rest after the flight. After that, we had to participate at one important meeting with international colleagues. I met many interesting people there. The meeting went well. Then we were free to explore the city. In the evening, they drove us to one posh hotel where we could rest after the flight. After that, we had to participate at one important meeting with international colleagues. I met many interesting people there. The meeting went well.

Then we were free to explore the city. There were two more meetings on the second day of our arrival. I was lucky to meet the CEO of the company. He turned out to be a very talkative and open-hearted person.  I have an old school friend who lives there. I wrote him a message saying that I’ll be in Paris for several days and he agreed to meet at some point. We went to the street cafe to chat. However, all things considered I think my trip was successful. We signed a couple of valuable contracts.

Read the text again and mark the sentences true (T) or false (F). Correct the false sentences.

Businessmen of different countries usually go on business trips to visit museums, go on a sightseeing tour and taste delicacies. False. Employees of different countries usually go on business trips for many reasons: to make a contract, to discuss different terms of delivery, payment or shipment, to have tests, to do consultancy, to improve once professional skills, to work etc.

If you may experience cultural difficulties on a business trip to a foreign country it is better to consult an expert. True.

Business trip is carefully planned and counted by the employee himself. False. Usually itinerary of the trip is carefully planned by the head of the department or an executive.

Going on a business trip you should prepare carefully not to forget the things you are accustomed to. True.

It is important to choose a conveniently located hotel. True.

Match the highlighted words and expressions in the text to the definitions below. Write them in pairs.

trade d. a purchase or sale

carefully b. done with accuracy

therefore a. as a result

fascinating e. of great interest and attraction

improve c. to become better

 

Complete the sentences with the word from the box in correct form:

succeed, employer, itinerary, expand, tiring

It is the third time that I choose Blue Sky company because they create a four day itinerary for their clients to see Paris.

He is going to expand his story into a novel.

The season continued for eight months and we had some tiring matches.

We succeeded in our efforts to complete the project on time.

If you are a fair employer you grant your employees a paid leave.

Задание № 3

Выполните упражнения по грамматике.

Open the brackets using the verb in the correct Passive Voice form.

Nowadays the paintings by French Impressionists are admired worldwide. (admire)

A leap year was introduced by Julius Caesar. (introduce)

Your help isn’t needed any more; you may be free till Friday. (need)

Have you been informed about the change of our plan yet? (inform)

The suspect had been interviewed by inspector Lewis for 2 hours yesterday. (interview)

I warn you that you will be sent any money next month, because you spend too much. (send)

Who was the telephone invented by? (invent)

The contract has been signed by both parties recently. (sign)

They suddenly realized that they had been tricked. (trick)

The worst day in my life was when I returned from holiday and found that my house had been burgled. (burgle)

Translate the sentences using verbs in the Passive Voice.

На прошлой неделе нам предложили провести научную конференцию.

О фильмах этого режиссёра много спорят в средствах массовой информации.

На мой вопрос пока еще не ответили.

Что будет сделано для решения этой проблемы?

Когда мы вошли в дом, мы сразу заметили, что полы были вымыты, бельё постирано, а мебель была починена.

Что тебе запрещали делать, когда ты был ребёнком?

Тебя когда-нибудь награждали?

Новая школа сейчас строится.

Над его шутками часто смеются.

10.Это задание должно быть выполнено студентами второго курса.

 

Last week we were offered to hold a scientific conference.

The films of this director are discussed in the media.

My question has not been answered yet.

What will be done to solve this problem?

When we entered the house, we immediately noticed that the floors had been cleaned, the laundry had been washed, and the furniture had been repaired.

What were you forbidden to do when you were a child?

Have you ever been awarded?

The new school is being built now.

His jokes are often laughed at.

This assignment is to be completed by second year students.