2.
Now match the questions (1–10) above with the answers (a–j) below.
a.
A little, but it’s very slow. We’re still tied up with the financing side of things, so it
doesn’t feel like we’re getting anywhere.
b.
Absolutely! I’m giving a presentation! I’m really nervous about it, actually.
c.
Ah, nothing, really. Nothing ever changes! Busy as usual.
d.
It was useful, but really exhausting. I just got back on Tuesday, so I’m still trying
to get back on top of my inbox. But I’m glad I went. I made a few potentially useful
contacts.
e.
Next week, hopefully, but they’re still not happy with our service charges, so it
might still all fall through.
f.
Not bad, actually. He’s on a steep learning curve, but he’s trying hard, and he’s got
a lot of potential.
g.
Really well. We had a good turn-out, and some people said nice things about it.
Whether anyone actually buys the product as a result is another question!
h.
We’re about to start working on the new marketing plan. It’s not due to be
launched for another two months, but it takes a really long time to get ready.
i.
We’ve been really busy preparing for next week’s quality inspection. We’re nearly
ready, but there are still a few big jobs to finish.
j.
Yes, they emailed us this morning with an order for 500 units, so it looks like it’s
all going ahead. Very exciting.
12.GETTING THE MEETING STARTED
1.
Look at this introduction to a meeting. What does the chairwoman mean by
the phrases in bold?
1.
Right …I think we should start now. Robert, Alice …could you …? Robert …?
Thanks.
2.
OK, so, is everybody here? Who are we waiting for? Hmmm …well, I think we’ll
have to
make a start without them
. We’ve got
a lot to get through
this afternoon.
3.
Right, well, as you know, the purpose of today’s meeting is to
see where
we are
with the marketing plan, and to
work out what we still need to do
before the launch,
which is now just six weeks away.
4.
By the end of the meeting, we need to have a list of firm action points for the next
month. Hopefully we’ll then need only one more meeting next month to
tie up any
remaining loose ends.
5.
Did everyone get a copy of the agenda I
sent round
? OK, good.
6.
As I say, we’ve got a lot to get through, so please let’s
stick to the agenda.
I’ve
set
aside
two hours for this meeting, and we really can’t afford to
run over
. Ideally, we can
cover everything
in an hour and a half. Does that sound reasonable?
7.
Ah, Helena, come and take a seat. We started without you.
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