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The Functioning in Business radio course will help you learn American business English through listening to business meetings and discussions and to interviews with American business people.
This week on Functioning in Business, Elizabeth and Gary review conversations from previous programs.
Mr. Blake is presenting his final proposal to Ms. Graham of Advanced Technologies.
Listen to the conversation. Fill in the missing words.
| Blake: | You'll also be pleased to hear that we are planning to provide storage facilities in California. |
| Graham: | When will those be ready? |
| Blake: | Uh... they'll be ready by mid-November. |
| Graham: | I'm sorry, but that's not soon enough. |
| Blake: | I see. I'm sorry you feel that way. |
| Graham: | Look, Charles, I appreciate your efforts in putting together this . But, frankly, I just don't feel that your company can provide the support that we need in order to meet our . You have no in the United States, and to me that represents too great a risk. I'm sorry, but I'm not going to be able to accept your proposal. |
| Epstein: | Shouldn't we this a little more? Perhaps we can work out something. |
| Graham: | No, Mike. We don't have much time, so we have to make a now. I'm sorry, Charles. |
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Mr. Blake is near the end of his meeting with Mr. Stewart Chapman of Federal Motors.
Listen to the conversation. Fill in the missing phrases.
| Chapman: | So... the one remaining question is that of spare parts. And that may not be as difficult as we think. |
| Blake: | What do you mean? |
| Chapman: | Well, according to your technical reports, your robots are very . They rarely break down in their first five years. Am I right? |
| Blake: | Yes, that's right. But it's important to follow the schedule. In most cases, sensors indicate problems before they become serious. |
| Chapman: | So in that case, extra parts can be flown in rather than . |
| Blake: | Absolutely. We can guarantee by air within thirty-six hours. And our support will be available twenty-four hours a day! |
| Chapman: | Excellent! |
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No question this week.
Last week's Question of the Week: What will Mr. Blake and Mr. Epstein do the next time they get together?
Answer: They'll celebrate Mr. Blake's deal with Federal Motors and maybe they'll play golf.
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