2 SN Week-Business English IV

Unidad: I Semana: 2
INGLS PARA NEGOCIOS IV
INFORMATION QUESTIONS
Mg. LUCILA VALLEJO ROMO

The use of Wh question words
We use Wh question words to give specific information

concerning specific requests. We call them Wh question words
because those specific adverbs begin with the letters Wh. There
are 6 Wh words. There is also the adverb How that is also
considered as a specific question words but not a Wh word.
The Wh question words
There are 6 Wh question words. Each one

expresses a specific notion or answer which is
specified in the question. Those words are:
WHAT WHEN WHO WHERE
WHY WHICH
WHAT
What:
Is used in a question to express a notion about something or
the nature of that thing. It refers to an object, a pastime or
hobby, a sport, a quality, to enumerate only a few. But it
never refers to a person. In using what we are looking for a
thing.
What is your favourite dish?
What color is your T-shirt?
What time is it ?
What is your telephone number?

WHERE
Where:
Is used in a question to express a specific place, a specific
address that the person wants to know. It can also be
used to know the intention of ones moving or traveling.
Where do you live?
Where are you moving to?
Where do you work?

Where are you going on you vacation?
WHEN
When:
Is used in a question to express what a person wants to
know about the specific time or moment of an action
that is occurring or that has occurred.
When are you going to school?
When was the Second World War fought?
When did you get married?
When were you born?

WHY
Why:
Is used in a question to refer to the reason of an
occurred action or event. It also refers to the cause of
the occurred event or action. This event or action has
been done or is taking place. Past tense and
compound verbs are used in the question.
Why are you working?

Why were you late?
Why are you laughing?
Why did you leave your last job?
Who
Who:
Is used in a question to refer to a person
(subject) that is doing an action. Who can only
be used in questions requesting the name of a
person.
Who is this Manager?
Who is he?
Who is the new employee?
Who did you talk to yesterday?
WHICH
Which:
Is used in a question to express a choice or a
preference about the likes and dislikes of a
person. Often, in the question, the person
will have the choice of two or more things.
Which class are you in?
Which do you prefer in your coffee, milk or cream?
Which fruits do you like?
Which colour do you want?
HOW
How:
Is known as being an adverb. Nevertheless, it is
still used as a question word. In the question it
expresses the manner in which an action is done,
a person is feeling and/or a means of
transportation.
How was your exam?
How are you feeling today ?
How does he know the answer?
How do you cook paella?
Q-words Notion Examples
HOW MUCH Quantity, amount, How much time do you have ?

price, non-countable
I have two hours before I go
HOW MANY Number, quantity, How many students are there ?

countable
There are 32 students
WHOM Person (object) Whom did you see ?

I saw the players
WHOSE Possession Whose pen is this ?

It is mine
WHAT TIME Expresses time on a What time is it ?

clock
It is 4 oclock
Q-Words Notions Examples
WHAT FOR Use, goal, objectives. What are you studying
for ?
Im studying for a school
exam
WHAT KIND OF Expresses kinds of things What kind of car do you
have?
I have a Toyota
WHAT SIZE Expresses different sizes What size are your
of things shoes ?
I wear size 7 shoes
HOW EARLY Expresses time in How early do you get
advance up?
Early hours I get up at 6:30 a.m.
HOW LATE Lateness, delay, late How late did you get in
hours yesterday ?
I got in at 9:00 p.m.
Q-words Notion Examples
HOW LONG Expresses How long is the movie ?
duration, a precise
lapse of time.
HOW OFTEN Expresses the How often do you play

frequency of a tennis ?
given action
HOW FAR Expresses the How far is the post office ?
notion of distance
of a given object.
HOW NEAR Expresses the How near is the tennis
proximity of an court?
object
HOW WELL Expresses the How well did you do in the
notion of the exam ?
perfection in which
something is done
Q-WORDS Notion Examples
HOW LONG All these How long is this
rope?
Q-words express How wide is this
HOW WIDE measures of truck?
different kind like How large is this
HOW LARGE building?
duration, width,
How high is that
height, speed and pole?
HOW HIGH size How tall are you?
How fast are you
HOW TALL driving?
HOW FAST
Q-words Notion Example
HOW OLD Expresses the age of How old is this dress ?
an object, person or
thing
Finally you can see that a large range of possibilities exist in the use of Wh question
words. Now it is up to you to practice those words in order to master them.
*Read the dialogs and then practice with a partner using information about
yourselves.
Examples:
1. A: What do you do?
B: I work as an administrator.
2. A: Where do you work?

B: I work in an lnsurance Company.
3. A: When do you go to work?

B: I go from Monday to Friday
4. A: Why do you work as an administrator?

B: Because l love business.
As you have noticed, information questions have the same structure than YES - NO
questions. In this case we are using the - WH word at the beginning of the sentence, and
the other elements are the same we have used in Yes - No questions. Of course, you have
to be careful at giving the answers.
Remember that the words 'because' and 'why' are used in different ways. One of them is
used to answer questions and the other one is used to ask them.
Read the answers carefully and write the questions.
1. A: Where _________________________________?
B: I work for a travel company.
2. A: What_______________________?
B: l'm in the accounting department.
3. A: ____________________?
B: I only go out on weekends.
4. A: _________________________________?
B: l live in Salaverry Avenue near Alas Peruanas University.
5. A: _____________________________ too much?

B: Because I want to save some money to run my own company.
Vocabulary:
to run = to control or be in charge of a company.
Read the answers carefully and write the questions.
1. A: Where do you work?

B: I work for a travel company.
2. A: Which department are you working for?

B: l'm in the accounting department.
3. A: When do you go out?

B: I only go out on weekends.
4. A: Where do you live?

B: l live in Salaverry Avenue near Alas Peruanas University.
5. A: Why do you work too much ?

B: Because I want to save some money to run my own company.
Vocabulary:
to run = to control or be in charge of a company.
SPEAKING
DIALOG
Practice the pronunciation with your teacher or check it in your dictionary.
This is Angie's interview at an employment agency.
A: What kind of job do you want to have?

B: Well, I want a job where I can use my computer skills.
A: Oh, I see. What computer skills do you have?
B: I can type very fast and I know all the new programs.
A: OK ... And, do you know any foreign languages?
B: Of course. I can speak French and a little Italian.
A: How well do you write French?
B: Oh, I think l'm good at writing in French.
A: Do you get along well with people?
B: Yes, I usually get along very well with all kind of people.
A: And what about punctuality?
B: Mmm. l'm always on time wherever I go.
A: Uh - huh, Ithink I have the perfect job for you, Angie!
B: Thank you very much, I really need this job.
Vocabulary
Hire to employ someone.
Fire to force someone to leave their job.
Quit jobs to leave a job because you are annoyed or unhappy.
Well paid jobs receiving good wages in your job.
Responsibility a duty to be in charge of or look after something.
Health an arrangement you do with a company in order to protect
insurance you in case of an illness or an accident.
Bonus Extra money you recibe as a reward for a good work.
Commission an amount of money someone receives according to
the value of what he sold.
Overtime pay money you receive for the extra time of working
Benefits something useful or helpful in sorne way.
Good salary well paid job.
I'm very good at I have the ability to do something.
Under pressure To be persuades by somebody else who uses arguments
influences or threats.
PRESENT PROGRESSIVE TENSE
We use the present progressive tense to talk about:
Actions in progress
Katty is studying for the English exam now.
Repetion or duration
Joseph and Carol are taking driving classes this year.
Temporary states and actions.
Rita's sisters are living with his father for the summer.
We use the present progressive tense to talk about:
Uncompleted actions
l'm still looking for a cheap apartment.
Definite future plans
She's spending next summer in Tumbes.

STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE:
The sentence is composed by the subject, the verb Be ( AM, IS or ARE),
the action verb ( -ING form) and the complement.
SUBJECT + VERB TO BE + ING VERB + COMPLEMENT
Alicia is working in the office
They are watching television.
The plane is arriving in 2 hours.

SPELLING - ING FORM
1. Most verbs: read reading

play playing
2. Verbs ending in - E: make making

write writing
3.- Verbs ending in consonant - vowel - consonant (one syllable verbs):
stop stopping
sit sitting
*However, do not double the last consonant in verbs that end in w, x, or y:

sew sewing
fix fixing
enjoy enjoying
SPELLING - ING FORM
4. Verbs ending in - IE: lie lying

die dying
5. In verbs of two or more syllables that end in a consonant -

vowel - consonant combination, double the last consonant only if
the last syllable is stressed:
admit admitting (The last syllable is stressed )
whisper whispering (The last syllable is not stressed,

so don't double the r.)
Non - Progressive Verbs
There are some verbs that are not used in progressive forms with their most
common meanings: like, hate, love, prefer, mean, remember, understand,
hear, small, sound, taste, seem. Some uses of sea, think and feel.
Examples:
They want to go out. (Not: They'ra wanting to go out.)
How long do you know Rosa ? (Not: How long are you knowing Rosa?)
l"ve had a stomachache. (Not: l've been having a stomachache.)

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs:
Example: Jenny (write) is writing a letter right now.
1. The executives ( have ) ______________ ___________a meeting.
2. They ( play ) _____________ ______with the computer games.
3. Paul ( look for) ____________ ___________ business information.
4. We ( wait for ) ___________ _______________ the manager.
5. Lucy and Frank ( listen ) _______________ __________ music now.
6. My father ( prepare ) _____________ __________ his resume.
7. My boss ( read) ___________ ____________ the invoice.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs:
Example: Jenny (write) is writing a letter right now.
1. The executives ( have ) are having a meeting.
2. They ( play ) are playing with the computer games.
3. Paul ( look for) is looking for business information.
4. We ( wait for ) are waiting the manager.
5. Lucy and Frank ( listen ) are listening music now.
6. My father ( prepare ) is preparing his resume.
7. My boss ( read) is reading the invoice.

This tense uses the same WH words to make sentences tan the other
tenses. We are going to use the structure according to this gramatical tense
only.
What...?
Where...?
When...?
Why...?
Read the dialogs ad then practice with a partner using information about
yourselves.
1. A: What are you doing now?
B: Im writing my CV.
In this dialog they are talking about an action in progress
2. A: Where is she going next month?

B: She's going to visit her relatives in Piura.
3 A: When is he coming home?

B: He's coming home next weekend
In dialogs 2 and 3 the actions are projected to future.
4. A: Why are they reading the newspaper?

B: Because they're still looking for job.
In this dialog the question is about an action in progres answer is an uncompleted

action.
Exercise
Look at the example and change the sentences to their negative and
interrogative form.
Example:
Peruvians are organizing an important event.
They aren't organizing an important event.
A: Are they organizing an important event ?

B: Yes, they are.
1. The executives are talking about the new employees.

The executives aren't talking about the new employees.
A: Are they talking about the new employees?
B: Yes, they are.
Exercise
Example:

B: Yes, they are.
2. The administrator is studying the contracts carefully before we sign them.

________________________________________________________________
A: ____________________________________________________?
B: ____________________________________________________.
3. The new system of your company is working so good.

________________________________________________________________
A: ____________________________________________________?
B: ____________________________________________________.
4. The policemen are planning a new security system
________________________________________________________________
A: ____________________________________________________?
B: ____________________________________________________.
5. The executives secretaries are taking all the messages in French.

________________________________________________________________
A: ____________________________________________________?
B: ____________________________________________________.
6. The faxes machines are working perfectly.

________________________________________________________________
A: ____________________________________________________?
B: ____________________________________________________.
7. l'm having a meeting right now.

________________________________________________________________
A: ____________________________________________________?
B: ____________________________________________________.
8. Jennifer is going to Libido's concert tonight

________________________________________________________________
A: ____________________________________________________?
B: ____________________________________________________.
9. Ramiro is playing soccer in a famous team.

________________________________________________________________
A: ____________________________________________________?
B: ____________________________________________________.
Exercise
Example:

B: Yes, they are.
2. The administrator is studying the contracts carefully before we sign them.

The administrator isn't studying the contracts carefully before we sign them
A: Is he studying the contracts carefully before we sign them?

B: Yes, he is.
3. The new system of your company is working so good.

The new system of your company isn't working so good.
A: Is the new system of your company working so good?

B: Yes, it is.
4. The policemen are planning a new security system
The policemen aren't planning a new security system
A: Are they planning a new security system?
B: Yes, they are?
5. The executives secretaries are taking all the messages in French.

The executives secretaries aren't taking all the messages in French.
A: Are the they taking all the messages in French.
B: Yes, they are?
6. The faxes machines are working perfectly.

The faxes machines aren't working perfectly.
A: Are faxes machines working perfectly?
B: Yes, they are?
7. l'm having a meeting right now.

l'm not having a meeting right now.
A: Am I having a meeting right now?
B: Yes, you are? / Yes, I am.
8. Jennifer is going to Libido's concert tonight

Jennifer isn't going to Libido's concert tonight
A: Is she going to Libido's concert tonight?

B: Yes, she is.
9. Ramiro is playing soccer in a famous team.

Ramiro isn't playing soccer in a famous team
A: Is he playing soccer in a famous team?

B: Yes, He is.
Other uses of ing
1. We can use -ing forms after the verbs like, lave and hate:
She likes reading love stories.

I love going to the beach.
He hates listening to rock music.
2. After all prepositions: Anita is good at typing.
They are here for studying French.

TECHNICAL WRITING
VOCABULARY:
Memo Letters Fax

Fax Machine
Qualifications
Suitable
TECHNICAL WRITING
MEMORANDUM
To: S. Salas From: R. Thomas Subject: new Accountant
I need an accountant with no experience necessary. He or she

should have computer skills The candidate should get along well with people
and he or she must have own initiative; because we want to hire young
people who are ambitious in their career. The applicant has to be fluent in
French and Spanish since we work with European Companies and he or she
should know how to work under pressure. Pleasant personality is necessary.
The salary range is from $2,000 to $ 2,200.
Please contact me as soon as you have the most suitable candidates.
TECHNICAL WRITING
Now, imagine you are the head of a Car

Manufacturing Corporation, write to the
personnel manager and tell him or her you
need a sales manager Be sure about the
qualities and qualifications you want the
applicant has to.
TECHNICAL WRITING
MEMORANDUM
To: S. Salas From: R. Thomas Subject: new Accountant
________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
TECHNICAL WRITING
450 Main Road

Greenwich
CA2H 45J
November 10, 2016
Dear Mr. Graham

I am arriving at Jorge Chavez Airport, Callao
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
I look forward to seeing you.

Yours sincerely,
Paul Sanders
TECHNICAL WRITING
450 Main Road
Greenwich
CA2H 45J
November 10, 2016
Dear Mr. Graham

I am arriving at Jorge Chavez Airport, Callao on November
16, at 9 a.m. on American Airlines, flight #2234. Please ask
Mr. Vargas to meet me at the gate. I will have only carry-on
luggage, so we will probably arrive at your building within an
hour after arrival.
I look forward to seeing you.

Yours sincerely,
Paul Sanders
TECHNICAL WRITING
TECHNICAL WRITING
TECHNICAL WRITING
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TECHNICAL WRITING
FORMAL AND INFORMA LANGUAGE
FORMAL INFORMAL
Would you lend me ... ? Can you lend me ... ?

Would you mind helping me? Help me.
Sorry, I can't right now. Sorry, l'm busy.
Excuse me. I didn't know. l'm sorry. You're right.
Hello. Hi.
How are you? How's it going ?
Very well, thank you. Not too bad.
Goodbye. Hey
Excuse me. See you.
Could you lend me ... ? Have you got ... ?
Thank you, very much. Thanks a lot. I Thanks.
Do you mind if ... ? Is it OK if ... ?
GRACIAS

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INGLS PARA NEGOCIOS IV

Mg. LUCILA VALLEJO ROMO

The use of Wh question words

We use Wh question words to give specific information

There are 6 Wh question words. Each one

WHAT WHEN WHO WHERE

What is your favourite dish?

What color is your T-shirt?

What is your telephone number?

Where are you moving to?

Where do you work?

When are you going to school?

When was the Second World War fought?

When did you get married?

When were you born?

Why are you working?

HOW MUCH Quantity, amount, How much time do you have ?

HOW MANY Number, quantity, How many students are there ?

WHOM Person (object) Whom did you see ?

WHOSE Possession Whose pen is this ?

WHAT TIME Expresses time on a What time is it ?

HOW OFTEN Expresses the How often do you play

2. A: Where do you work?

3. A: When do you go to work?

4. A: Why do you work as an administrator?

5. A: _____________________________ too much?

1. A: Where do you work?

2. A: Which department are you working for?

3. A: When do you go out?

4. A: Where do you live?

5. A: Why do you work too much ?

A: What kind of job do you want to have?

We use the present progressive tense to talk about:

Katty is studying for the English exam now.

Joseph and Carol are taking driving classes this year.

Temporary states and actions.

We use the present progressive tense to talk about:

l'm still looking for a cheap apartment.

Definite future plans

She's spending next summer in Tumbes.

SUBJECT + VERB TO BE + ING VERB + COMPLEMENT

Alicia is working in the office

They are watching television.

The plane is arriving in 2 hours.

1. Most verbs: read reading

2. Verbs ending in - E: make making

3.- Verbs ending in consonant - vowel - consonant (one syllable verbs):

*However, do not double the last consonant in verbs that end in w, x, or y:

4. Verbs ending in - IE: lie lying

5. In verbs of two or more syllables that end in a consonant -

admit admitting (The last syllable is stressed )

whisper whispering (The last syllable is not stressed,

They want to go out. (Not: They'ra wanting to go out.)

l"ve had a stomachache. (Not: l've been having a stomachache.)

Example: Jenny (write) is writing a letter right now.

1. The executives ( have ) ______________ ___________a meeting.

2. They ( play ) _____________ ______with the computer games.

3. Paul ( look for) ____________ ___________ business information.

4. We ( wait for ) ___________ _______________ the manager.

5. Lucy and Frank ( listen ) _______________ __________ music now.

6. My father ( prepare ) _____________ __________ his resume.

7. My boss ( read) ___________ ____________ the invoice.

1. The executives ( have ) ____ _a meeting.

2. They ( play ) _______ with the computer games.

3. Paul ( look for) __ _ business information.

4. We ( wait for ) _ _____ the manager.

5. Lucy and Frank ( listen ) _____ music now.

6. My father ( prepare ) ___ his resume.

7. My boss ( read) _ __ the invoice.