•You will hear five short recordings. Each person is talking on the phone. •For each recording, decide what is the main topic of

F: Very useful indeed! The general manager and the research director showed us around their high-tech production unit and there was a presentation of some of the products they’re planning. They’re certainly coming up with plans for some innovative products. I’m fairly sure we can come to some agreement about working together on at least two of them, though there’ll be some hard bargaining, I should think.

M: The first day was particularly useful because there were some interesting speakers, mainly from big multinationals, talking about the international aspects of industrial relations and employment law. Then in the evening I had some extremely interesting conversations with the keynote speakers. I hope there’ll be useful contacts in the future. But other delegates thought it wasn’t very well attended, because the organizers had decided against having an exhibition area, so fewer people came.