The three gentlemen have enjoyed their dinner and they are pre¬paring to leave the restaurant:
Pete: Thank you for the nice evening, David.
David: Likewise. I enjoyed everything very much. And I liked the orchestra. I like Russian music immensely.
Pete: Very often they play English songs here. They sound su¬ perb.
David: Then I was lucky to listen to Russian songs tonight. They are more than beautiful....
The waiter comes up to Pete and hands the bill over to him.
David: Oh, let me pay the bill, Pete.
Pete: Oh, no. It will be my pleasure... And when can you come to our office tomorrow?
David: Will ten o'clock be convenient to you?
Pete: Fine. Then Nick will pick you up tomorrow at ten to ten in the lounge.
David: OK. See you tomorrow then.
Nick: Good-bye. See you tomorrow. I won't be late I promise.
David: I hope I won't be late either.
Pete: Have a good sleep. See you tomorrow.

Pete, Nick and David are still at the restaurant. They are enjoying their meal and have a small talk.
Pete: David, is this your first visit to Moscow?
David: Oh, no. 1 was in Moscow last year. I like your city very much. It's a pity my sister is not with me now. She wanted to go so much.
Nick: And why didn't she join you? Is she busy?
David: Well, you see, she could not leave her office, her boss did not let her go. They are working at a very important proj¬ect now. And have you got a sister or a brother, Nick?
Nick: Oh, yes. I have a brother. He is on holiday in the mountains.
Pete: Oh, really? My elder daughter is also in the mountains in Chechia now. She is fond of skiing and goes to the mountains every winter.
David: Have you got a big family?
Pete: I wouldn't say so. There are five of us. Two daughters, a son, my wife and I.
David: Quite an English family!

It is seven sharp. Pete and David are in the lounge.
Pete: Good evening, David.
David: Good evening, Pete.
It is two minutes past seven. They see Nick.
Nick: Good evening. I'm late, I'm afraid. I do apologise.
David: Good evening. That's all right.
Pete: Good evening. Follow me please, gentlemen.
They go to the restaurant. The head waiter comes up to them and offers them one of the vacant tables.
Pete: Do you like this table, David?
David: It looks all right.
Pete: Then let's take it... Here is the menu...
David: Oh, it's in English too. How very nice.
Pete: What would you like to drink?
David: Gin and tonic for me, please.
Nick: And what would you like as a starter?
David: Your English is very good. Some cold fish, I think.
Nick: Thank you for the compliment. I'll tell my teacher about it. And what would you like as a hot meal?
David: Some meat and vegetables.
Pete: And here are our drinks... I'm very glad to see you in Moscow, David. I still remember my Christmas days in London. Now you are welcome to Moscow. To our good business!
David: I do hope our business will be beneficial for all of us.

The car has brought Pete, Nick and David to the Russia hotel. Now they are in the lounge of the hotel.
Pete: Just a minute, David. I'll speak to the receptionist. We made a reservation last week... Will you fill in this form, please?
David fills in the form, comes up to the receptionist and hands in the form.
David: Here you are. Is everything all right?
Receptionist: ... Yes, everything is OK... Your room number is five о two. Here is your key.
David: Thank you.
Receptionist: You are welcome. Have a nice stay.
David: Thanks.
Pete: David, will you join us for dinner to-night?
David: I'll be glad to.
Pete: Fine. Then we'll meet you here at seven sharp. And, if you don't mind. we shall have dinner at the hotel restaurant. It's not bad at all.
David: Thank you for the invitation. See you later.

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Pete, Nick and David are in the car. They are going to the centre of Moscow.
Pete: Did you have a good trip, Mr. Hill?
David: Oh, yes. The flight was quite smooth. And I'm very glad the plane came on time.
Pete: And how do you like so much snow around?
David: Oh, I like Russian winter. Our winter is different. It's much milder. Have you ever been to England, Nick?
Nick: Will you repeat it, please? My English is not good enough, I am afraid.
David: Have you been to London?
Nick: No, not yet. But I am planning to go to England in summer.
David: As a tourist?
Nick: I think so.
Pete: And here is the hotel... Let me help you with the suit case, David.
David: Thank you. That's very kind of you.

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David Hill, an English businessman, is at Sheremetievo airport in Moscow. Pete and Nick, Russian businessmen, are at the air¬port to meet Mr. Hill.
Pete: Hello, Mr. Hill!
David: Hello, Pete! It is so good to see you! Thank you for meeting me.
Pete: I am very glad to see you too. Can I introduce my friend and colleague Nick?
David: How do you do, Nick?
Nick: How do you do, David? I'm glad to meet you.
And they shake hands. In Britain most people shake hands when they meet someone for the first time. It is not usual to shake hands when you say good-bye or when you meet again later.
Pete: Follow me please, David. Watch the step! Our car is in the parking area.
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