# I was really drawn to your booth

## Conversation

### Dialog

**Rony:**  
Hi there! I’m Rony. I’m here on a business trip from São Paulo. I `was really drawn to` your booth, the design looks very modern.

**Elena:**  
Nice to meet you, Rony! I’m Elena. Welcome! We’re `showcasing` our `latest line` of **automation** solutions for `food processing plants`.

**Rony:**  
That’s exactly what I’m looking for. My company is exploring ways to improve **efficiency** and reduce `operational costs`. What kind of systems do you specialize in?

**Elena:**  
We focus on high-**precision** equipment for food preparation and packaging. Our `machinery` ensures consistent results while being `energy-saving`, which helps companies cut costs without `compromising performance`.

**Rony:**  
Interesting. We’ve been `having issues` with our `cooling system` lately. Does your equipment handle temperature control?

**Elena:**  
Absolutely. We offer integrated **cooling** units designed to maintain optimal temperatures throughout the process. Plus, our systems follow strict `hygiene standards`, everything is built with easy-to-clean, **stainless steel** parts.

**Rony:**  
That’s crucial. Food safety is a top concern. I like how you’re combining **innovation** with practical needs.

**Elena:**  
Thanks! Would you like a quick demo? We’ve got a live simulation of our machinery running in the corner.

**Rony:**  
I'd love that. `Lead the way`!

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### Vocabulary

| I was really drawn to | showcasing | latest line |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lead the way | hygiene standards | having issues |
| cooling system | compromising performance | food processing plants |
| energy-saving | machinery | operational costs |

| **Expression / Term** | **Meaning / Translation (pt-BR)** | **Example Sentence** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **I was really drawn to** | Eu fui realmente atraído por / Me chamou muito a atenção | I was really drawn to your booth — it looks very modern. |
| **Showcasing** | Exibindo / Apresentando | We’re showcasing our latest line of automation solutions. |
| **Latest line** | Linha mais recente (de produtos) | Our latest line includes precision cutting machines. |
| **Lead the way** | Mostre o caminho / Pode me mostrar | I’d love to see the demo. Lead the way! |
| **Hygiene standards** | Padrões de higiene | Our machinery complies with strict hygiene standards. |
| **Having issues** | Estar com problemas | We’ve been having issues with our cooling system. |
| **Cooling system** | Sistema de resfriamento | The cooling system keeps the food at the ideal temperature. |
| **Compromising performance** | Comprometer o desempenho | It's energy-saving without compromising performance. |
| **Food processing plants** | Indústrias de processamento de alimentos | We supply equipment for food processing plants worldwide. |
| **Energy-saving** | Econômico em energia / Que economiza energia | These are energy-saving machines that lower electricity costs. |
| **Machinery** | Maquinário | Our company manufactures food packaging machinery. |
| **Operational costs** | Custos operacionais | Automation helps reduce long-term operational costs. |

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## Exercises

### Vocabulary

**1\. What does "I was really drawn to" mean?**  
A) I was bored by it  
B) I was hired by it  
C) I was very attracted to it  
D) I walked away from it

**2\. What does "showcasing" mean in this context?**  
A) Hiding a product  
B) Rejecting a proposal  
C) Displaying or presenting something  
D) Shipping equipment

**3\. "Latest line" refers to:**  
A) The newest product line  
B) The phone line  
C) The end of a waiting line  
D) A broken assembly line

**4\. If someone says “Lead the way,” they are:**  
A) Asking to be left alone  
B) Offering to help  
C) Asking someone to guide them  
D) Turning off a machine

**5\. What are "hygiene standards"?**  
A) Levels of productivity  
B) Fire safety rules  
C) Rules for cleanliness and sanitation  
D) Engineering norms

**6\. "Having issues" with a machine means:**  
A) It’s working perfectly  
B) It’s experiencing problems  
C) It needs more speed  
D) It’s brand new

**7\. What is a "cooling system" used for?**  
A) Heating the environment  
B) Filtering the air  
C) Maintaining low temperatures  
D) Increasing humidity

**8\. "Compromising performance" means:**  
A) Improving how something works  
B) Protecting system speed  
C) Making something perform worse  
D) Fixing a broken machine

**9\. "Food processing plant" refers to:**  
A) A greenhouse for growing herbs  
B) A kitchen in a restaurant  
C) A factory that prepares food products  
D) A store that sells frozen food

**10\. "Energy-saving" equipment is designed to:**  
A) Use as much electricity as possible  
B) Run on gas instead of electricity  
C) Reduce energy consumption  
D) Work only during the night

**11\. What does "machinery" mean?**  
A) A software platform  
B) A collection of machines  
C) A human team  
D) A cleaning product

**12\. "Operational costs" are:**  
A) Costs related to marketing only  
B) One-time purchase expenses  
C) Day-to-day expenses of running a business  
D) Employee bonuses

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### Fill in the blanks

**Word Bank:**  
`I was really drawn to` • `showcasing` • `latest line` • `Lead the way` • `hygiene standards`  
`having issues` • `cooling system` • `compromising performance` • `food processing plants` • `energy-saving` • `machinery` • `operational costs`

**1.** Our company is currently \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ with our labeling machine. It keeps stopping mid-process.

**2.** We are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ our newest models of automated slicers at this year’s expo.

**3.** All of our equipment meets international \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to ensure food safety.

**4.** These machines are designed to be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, helping reduce electricity bills.

**5.** The factory just upgraded its entire \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to improve production speed.

**6.** We invested in a high-capacity \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to keep dairy products at a safe temperature.

**7.** I visited several booths, but \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ yours because of the sleek design and live demo.

**8.** Would you like to see our machines in action? Great, please \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

**9.** We specialize in equipment for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ that need both speed and hygiene.

**10.** Our accounting team tracks monthly \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to monitor factory efficiency.

**11.** This new slicer line is our \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ – faster, quieter, and easier to clean.

**12.** The new motors reduce energy use without \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

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### Reading comprehension

**1\. Where is Rony from?**  
A) Rio de Janeiro  
B) Lisbon  
C) São Paulo  
D) Buenos Aires

**2\. Why was Rony interested in Elena’s booth?**  
A) It had free samples  
B) The booth had a modern design  
C) He recognized Elena  
D) It was offering discounts

**3\. What kind of solutions is Elena’s company showcasing?**  
A) Mobile apps for delivery  
B) Artificial intelligence systems  
C) Automation solutions for food processing plants  
D) Financial software for food companies

**4\. What does Rony’s company want to improve?**  
A) Customer service and delivery speed  
B) Efficiency and operational costs  
C) Branding and social media presence  
D) Legal compliance and taxes

**5\. What makes Elena’s machinery energy-efficient?**  
A) It turns off automatically at night  
B) It runs on solar power only  
C) It cuts costs without compromising performance  
D) It is made with recycled plastic

**6\. What issue is Rony’s company currently facing?**  
A) High employee turnover  
B) Delays in ingredient delivery  
C) Problems with their cooling system  
D) Complaints about food packaging

**7\. How does Elena’s system ensure food safety?**  
A) It uses blockchain tracking  
B) It includes AI-powered cameras  
C) It follows hygiene standards and uses stainless steel parts  
D) It requires no human contact

**8\. What does Elena offer to Rony at the end of the conversation?**  
A) A printed brochure  
B) A business card  
C) A guided factory tour  
D) A live demo of the machinery

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## Homework

### **Role play**

Create a new dialog with a partner and make sure to include the following words:

`I was really drawn to` • `showcasing` • `latest line` • `Lead the way` • `hygiene standards`  
`having issues` • `cooling system` • `compromising performance` • `food processing plants` • `energy-saving` • `machinery` • `operational costs`

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### Life experience

1. Have you ever attended a business event, trade show, or industry exhibition? What was it like, and did you find anything particularly interesting or useful?
    
2. In your work or studies, have you ever dealt with machinery, automation systems, or equipment related to food production or another industry? What was your experience with it?
    

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## **Done**

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