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W: We have a full load of goods that needs to be delivered. But wecan’t get a container ship anyway.
M: That’s always being a problem in this port. The facilities here arenever able to meet our needs.
Q: What are the speakers talking about?
W: The hotel called, saying that because of the scheduling there, theywon’t be are able to cater for our banquet.
M: I know an Indian restaurant on the high street that offers a specialdiner for groups. The food is excellent, and the room is large enough toaccommodate us.
Q: What does the man suggest they do?
M: Hello Jane.
W: Hello Paul.
M: Please coming. I’m just getting ready to go home. Susan is expectingme for dinner. I wanted to be on time for a change.
W: Look, I’m terribly sorry to drop in this time on Friday, Paul, butit is rather important.
M: That’s OK. What’s the problem?
W: Well, Paul, I won’t keep you long. You see there is a problem withthe exchange rates. The Indian Rupee has taken a fall on the foreign exchangemarket. You see there is being a sharp increase in Indian’s balance of paymentdeficit.
M: I see. How serious, isn’t it?
W: Well, as you know, there have been reports of unrest India, and theprospects for the Rupee look pretty gloomy.
M: And that’s going to affect us, as if we didn’t have enough problemson our hands.
W: So I thought it would be wise to take out forward exchange cover toprotect our position on the outstanding contract.
M: Just a minute. Forward exchange cover, now what does that meanexactly?
W: Well, it means that JO notes enters into a commitment to sell IndianRupees at the present rate.
M: I see. And how will that benefit us?
W: Well, JO notes wouldn’t lose out if Indian Rupee falls further.
M: What will it cost, Jane?
W: A small percentage, about 1% and that can be built into the price ofthe bike.
M: Well, I don’t suppose there is much choice. All right Jane, let’sput it into action.
Q9: What do we learn aboutthe man’s daily life?
Q10: Why did the woman cometo see the man?
Q11: What makes the womanworry about the Indian Rupee?