Текст песни English at Work — Room with a view

Paul: So Anna, I'm sorry Tom didn't tell you but do you think you can turn
something round by Friday?

Anna: I'll try, but what do I need to do?

Paul: Oh not much, book a room somewhere, send out some invites… arrange
some food… and drink… that sort of thing.

Anna: That's all?!

Paul: You can do it - you're great at this kind of thing. And get the team to help.

Anna: Well, I'll give it a go. See you later.

Paul: Thanks Anna. And don't forget to order some of those posh Belgian
chocolate biscuits, they always go down well with the clients.

Anna: Cut out?

Anna: Thanks.

Tom: Are you OK Anna? You look a bit worried.

Anna: I am. You forgot to tell me about the product launch on Friday and now
Paul wants me to organise it.

Tom: Did I? Oh sorry. Look, if I can help in any way, just let me know.

Anna: Well, you could book a venue for the launch.

Tom: Ahh yeah… just remembered, I've got some Imperial Lemons I need to
send out. Maybe later, yeah?

Anna: How am I going to find a venue for the launch at such short notice?

Anna: Thanks, there's a lot to ask. Hi Denise, I've got to book a venue for our
plastic aubergine launch. Have you any ideas?

Denise: Well, my friend Marge works for a hotel company that has conference
facilities. You could give her a call. Look, here's her number.

Anna: Oh, thanks Denise. Let's give it a try… 0–2–0–7–5–6–9–2.

Marge: Hello, the Pitz Hotel. Margery speaking.

Anna: Oh hi, this is Anna from Tip Top Trading, I'm a friend of Denise's.

Marge: Oh hi Anna. I've heard all about you. What are you ringing for?

Anna: I need to check availability for your venue for a product launch we're
doing.

Marge: Right! Well, I'm sure I can help. We do have a conference room. When is it
for?

Anna: This Friday.

Marge: Friday! This Friday? Well… that's a bit tricky: the room is being decorated
at the moment.

Anna: Oh.

Marge: But we do have a smaller room that you could use – it's got a lovely view
of the car park.

Anna: I see… and how many people does it hold?

Marge: You could easily squeeze in about 20 people.

Anna: 20 people. I guess it will have to do. Do you have any business facilities –
somewhere to plug in the laptop, projector, wi-fi, that sort of thing?

Marge: Oh yes, yes, we're very hi-tech. We even have a fax machine!

Anna: And can you provide hospitality too?

Marge: Of course! We do a 'business platter' consisting of orange juice,
sandwiches, canapйs – that really means cheese and pineapple on sticks.

Anna: I wonder, can you also provide Belgian chocolate biscuits?

Marge: I'm sure we can.

Anna: That's great! OK… and most importantly, how much does it cost?

Marge: Well, to book the room for 2 hours usually costs Ј1,000. The hospitality is
extra but as you're a friend of Denise, I'll throw it in for nothing.

Anna: You'll throw the food and drink in?! Won't that get messy?

Marge: No - I mean we'll provide it for free. Just don't tell anyone, otherwise
everyone will expect it!

Anna: Well, that's fantastic Marge. Thanks. If you can send us an invoice, we'll
sort payment out as soon as possible.

Marge: Bye Anna, and tell Denise I'll see her for our Zumba class tomorrow.

Denise: So Anna, was Marge any help?

Anna: Yes. She found me a room and gave me a good deal. We just need to
invite our clients now.

Denise: I can do that. I think it's best if I call them - there's no time to post out
invitations.

Anna: Good idea.

Denise: But I just need to give Marge a call first, just to check a few things.

Tom: Typical Denise. Nothing's more urgent than talking to Marge!