Mr. Johnson goes to see the general manager of the TD Company.Secretary: Good morning, sir.Johnson: Good morning, I’m Mike Johnson from London. (1) _____________ the general manager for something rather urgent.Secretary: Have you (2) __________________, Mr. Johnson?Johnson: No, I haven’t.Secretary: Mr. Johnson, Our manager is rather busy these days.Johnson: I see. You know, I’d like to (3) _________________ about something quite urgent. Could you arrange it for me? I won’t keep him long.Secretary: I’ll see (4) _____________. A moment please. I’ll look at his schedule. Yes, he’ll be free after 3 this afternoon. Could you come at 3:15 this afternoon?Johnson: Yes, that’s fine with me. (5) ___________________Secretary: No trouble at all.

A. locate and cultivate new customers
B. improve relationships and communication with current foreign associates.
C. company officials visit the countries to examine the markets
D. make a well-planned itinerary

A well-planned itinerary enables a traveler to make the best possible use of time.
B. A crowded agenda is more productive and enjoyable because companies can do more business.
C. Appointments should be confirmed well in advance and spaced comfortably throughout a day.
D. The schedule should be made flexible enough to allow for both unexpected problems

A. attitudes toward punctuality
B. gift-giving customs
C. significance of gestures
D. cultural distinctions

A. rush from one meeting to the next
B. prevent it from accomplishing its objectives
C. weaken a company's position in the market
D. probably fail in the business transactions