DIFFERENT KINDS OF MEETINGS
Date: 2015-10-07; view: 559.
UNIT 5
Exercise 1. Complete this paragraph using suitable words and phrases.
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Exercise 2. Translate the following document into Russian.
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Exercise 3. Put the quotes (a-s) in the right order according to the report of the meeting (1-19)
| She invited Sebastian to introduce the first point. | g | Is everyone here? | |
| Naomi strongly supported Sebastian. | h | We're running short of time. | |
| Rebecca made an alternative suggestion. | i | I think we're in danger of getting sidetracked. | |
| Jacob tried to interrupt. | j | Could you lead on this one? | |
| But Rebecca wouldn't let him. | k | If I understand you correctly, you're saying that | |
| Sophie tried to speed the meeting up. | l | That's all for today. | |
| She obviously felt the discussion was getting away from the main point. | m | Could you take the minutes? | |
| Sophie invited Jamie to contribute. | n | Yes, but I've got another idea. | |
| Felix asked Jamie for clarification. | o | Thanks to everyone for coming. I hope you didn't have too much trouble getting here. | |
| Sophie summarized the discussion. | p | OK, let's make a start. | |
| Then she moved the meeting on to the next point. | q | What do you think? | |
| Finally, she thanked everyone for coming. | r | The reason we're all here today is to |
| Sophie welcomed the participants. | a | Let me finish. | |
| She checked to see who was present. | b | This meeting is scheduled to finish at | |
| She opened the meeting. | c | Could I just say something? | |
| She stated the main objective of the meeting. | d | Let's go on to the next item. | |
| She reminded everyone of how long the meeting was supposed to last. | e | Let me just go over the main points. | |
| She asked Toby if he would make notes during the meeting. | f | It's an absolutely great idea. I couldn't agree more. |
| And she closed the meeting. | s | I'm grateful to you all for your time. |
Exercise 4. Fill in the blanks with suitable verbs. Use each word once only.
Minutes of the meeting held at the Head Office of Architech Consult on 7 / 2 / 02.
PresentApologies: Peter Thornborough
Richard Harris (Chairman)
Amanda Bell (Chief Designer)
Donald McGregor (Human Relations)
Jonathon Coe (Accountant)
Wendy Adam (Designer)
Subject
Abidjan design project
The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed.
1. RH (1) the meeting and (2) the importance of reaching a decision on the project.
Each person in attendance was invited to (3) his / her position concerning the feasibility of the work in Abidjan.
2. AB (the initiator of the project) (4) it would be a major contract and (5) that it should be accepted for the following reasons:
- the company would be able to expand into new areas
- it would enhance the company's reputation
- it would broaden the expertise of the company's specialists
- it would open up new international markets
3. JC (6) that the project was viable for the following reasons:
- the bankers were favourable and ready to provide finance
- raw materials were cheap and plentiful
- local labour was inexpensive
- the level of risk was within acceptable limits
He (7) that estimates from local sub-contractors indicated that profit margins would be high.
4. DM (8) that there would be difficulties in controlling the project from a distance. Staff would have to spend considerable time abroad supervising progress on site. He also (9) the problems they had encountered with a similar venture in Togo.
5. WA (10) her reasons for opposing the scheme. In her view it had not been thought through sufficiently by the client. She (11) that further research was needed before going ahead.
6. RH (12) the meeting and (13) that he would make the final decision himself after due consideration of the issues.
Exercise 5. These are the minutes of a meeting. Some parts have been left out. Choosing from the words below, complete the minutes.
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