Comprehensive reading

Read the text and complete its sentences with the words and phrases below.

delegates conferences trade fairs

stands product launches corporate hospitality

a PowerPoint presentation gala banquet box

incentive trips

Business travel

1) ………: The World Federation of Tour Guides is meeting in Hong Kong to discuss a number of issues affecting their business and to hear talks from key representatives of the industry. There will be 2) ……… from all over the world.

3) ………: Hammond Brothers Ltd are pleased to announce their new ‘Green machine’ power-cycle, ideal for the business person and the weary sightseeing tourist alike. Come to the Meeting Room of the Imperial Hotel for 4) ……… by the Chief Designer and the Sales Manager. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

5) ………: join us for the final of the Rugby League World Cup for champagne and a superb buffet lunch. Watch the game from the comfort and luxury of our own private 6) ……….

7) ………: As a reward for achieving record sales figures in the last financial year. The Directors of General Instruments Inc. are delighted to invite you on a tour of the capitals of Western Europe. On the final evening the CEO will attend the 8) ……… to personally thank you.

9) ………: FITUR is the world’s largest travel show after ITB Berlin. There are three trade days (with 75.000 professional visitors expected) and two consumer days (with 150.000 visitors expected). FITUR is also the major event for Latin American tour operators contracting their European tours. Industry partners can hire 10) ……… for five days for approx $4.000.

Brochure language

Chose the correct word in the description of a walking tour of central Lisbon.

Lisbon is Europe’s westernmost capital and it’s the perfect place for a walk.

As a starting point, get a view of the city by taking the Santa Justa Elevator, a lift designed by Eiffel. After you’ve taken in the view, go 11) along / down the elevator and walk 12) in down / up through the central hub, Rossio Square, to the railway station of the same name. 13) Jump on / over the Funicular Gloria to save yourself the heart-challenging hike 14) in from / up to the Barrio Alto (or ‘high quarter’). You will 15) bring / come to the Mirador de Sao Pedro de Alcantara, with excellent views east across the city. You can 16) past / through the area of the Barrio Alto with its bars and hippy boutiques until you 17) reach / take Luis de Camoes Square. Head 18) towards / up the Carmo Convent, Lisbon’s monument to the 1755 earthquake. From here, 19) take / turn left through Baixa’s pedestrian shopping district to Comercio Square 20) in / on the waterfront (location of Lisbon’s central tourist office). Hike 21) through / up the hill to the city’s Se cathedral and the Castelo Sao Jorge, the nucleus of ancient Lisbon. Finally, 22) get / head downhill to the Largo das Portas do Sol for a well-earned beer at one of the many cafés overlooking the red rooftops of the Alfama.