Tham khảo tài liệu 'kaplan toefl ibt part 13', ngoại ngữ, toefl - ielts - toeic phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | 236 TOEFL BT 38. Lesson 4 Speaking Task 4 Narrator Narrator In this question you will read a short passage and listen to a talk about the same topic. After you hear the question you will have 30 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak. Now read the passage about business and culture. You have 45 seconds to read the passage. 39. Lesson 4 Speaking Task 4 Lecture Narrator Now listen to part of a lecture on this topic in a business class. Professor When it comes to doing business in India it is important to bear in mind that the business environment tends to be much more time flexible than it is here in the US. Punctuality especially in government offices is simply not a very hi h priority. You may find yourself waiting for hours to meet someone even though you had fixed an appointment days in advance. To avoid frustration it s a good idea to call ahead and make sure the person you need to see is actually there. Greetings can be source of embarrassment so be aware that Indian women prefer not to shake hands with men. By the same token western women should not initiate a handshake with a man. Between men on the other hand a handshake is fine. The traditional greeting which consists of hands pressed together like this is always acceptable. Talking of hands avoid passing or receiving anything with your left hand. It is not polite. Also do not use a finger to point. Use your chin or your whole hand held open. If your associate is older than you are make sure you find out the proper form of address. Indian elders are never addressed by their first name. If you happen to be older do not be surprised if your associates are more comfortable addressing you with a title don t insist on being called your first name they may not be comfortable with such casual interaction. T 40. Lesson 4 Speaking Task 4 Prompt The professor describes some social differences between India and America. Explain how these differences relate to doing business. 41. Lesson 4-Speaking .
