1. Trade fair vocabulary.

A photo of stands at a trade fair.

Use the words to complete the definitions.

2. Trade fair vocabulary.

Can you remember the sentences from the previous exercise? Type in the missing words. The first letter of each word is given.

3. A trade fair in London.

Gemma Roig is a sales representative for a medical equipment supplier in Spain. Read the emails below and answer the questions.

From: Frank Whiting
To: Gemma Roig
Subject: RE: London Medical Technology Fair
Date: 4 January

Dear Gemma,

Thank you for your interest in attending the London Medical Technology Fair on Saturday and Sunday, 10-11 February. We have looked at your requirements and can offer you stand 34. You will find a site map in the brochure we sent you at the beginning of last week. (Please contact me if you have not received a copy.) We have received 50% more applications this year, so I'll need final confirmation of your attendance asap.


From: Gemma Roig
To: Frank Whiting
Subject: RE: London Medical Technology Fair
Date: 4 January

Dear Frank,

Thank you for your message. This is to confirm Medicom's attendance at the fair. We have looked at the site map, and stand 34 seems fine. Please contact Jihane Mansour in the accounts department (jihanem@medicom.com) to sort out financial arrangements.

Thanks,
Gemma

Choose the correct answer to these questions.

4. Gemma Roig's diary.

Read Gemma Roig's emails and complete her diary with arrangements she makes for her trip to London. (Taking notes as you read will help you complete the diary.)

Gemma's emails:

1. 4 January to Ashley Gardener
2. 4 January from Castle Hotel
3. 5 January from Ashley Gardener
4. 6 January to Jonathan Perry
5. 6 January from Jonathan Perry
6. 7 January to Jonathan Perry
7. 7 January to Ashley Gardener
8. 10 January from JetAir.com
9. 10 January from Go Reservations
10. 10 January to Lucy Campbell
11. 12 January from Lucy Campbell
12. 12 January from Cambridge Regal Hotel
13. 13 January to Lucy Campbell
14. 1 February to Lucy Campbell
15. 2 February from Lucy Campbell
16. 3 February from Derek & Susie
17. 5 February to Derek & Susie
18. 5 February from Lucy Campbell

 

5. Formal vs. informal emails.

Read the opening lines of some emails from the previous exercise. Decide if the emails are formal or informal.

6. Changing arrangements.

Gemma Roig has no accommodation for Sunday night and has to change her arrangements. Read three emails she receives, and then make changes to her diary.

1. 6 Feb Cambridge Regal Hotel
2. 7 Feb Lucy Campbell
3. 8 Feb Jonathan Perry

7. An informal email.

Use the phrases to complete this informal email from Gemma to Lucy.

8. An informal email.

Choose the correct options to complete the email from the previous exercise.

9. A formal email.

Choose the more appropriate options to complete a formal email.

10. Writing Tutorial 2.

Read this email from Ashley Gardener again.

Dear Gemma,
I've spoken to management here at the London Care Centre, and Friday the 9th would be a better time for us to meet than Monday the 12th. How about 3:30 p.m.? I'll fax you a detailed description of our product requirements as soon as I receive your confirmation.
Regards,
Ashley

Imagine you are Gemma. Write a formal reply to Ashley's email. In your email, do the following:

  • confirm the day of the visit, but say that 4 p.m. is a better time for you
  • ask how to get to the centre from the airport
  • ask for a mobile number, in case there is a problem
  • say that you are looking forward to the visit.