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* Match the verbs on the left with phrasal verbs on the right that have the same meaning:

1- discuss a. go back over

2- review b. think about

3- finalise c. look at

4- examine d. talk about

5- consider e. finish off

Now complete the sentences using the correct form of the phrasal verb above mentioned:

1- Right. This morning well be .at ways of cutting our costs and also talking.next years budget.

2- The annual conference is next year, so well be off our final prepara tion

this morning.

3- We need some new ideas about how to increase our sales, so well be ..about

a new marketing strategy this afternoon.

4- OK. There have been three accidents in the factory in the last month. This morning

well be ..back ..our health and safety guidelines and think ing

.what we can do to improve our safety record.

5- Well also be looking .the numbers from accounting and talking ..

ways that we can improve upon them.

Read the list of statements about the chairpersons role and decide whether you agree

or disagree. Then discuss your answers with your partner.

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A chairperson should.

1- Finish the meeting on time, even if a decision hasnt agree disagree

been reached.

2- Encourage everyone to contribute to the discussion

even if some participants dont want to.

3- Let the most confident people dominate the meeting

because they probably have the best ideas.

4- Follow the agenda and not allow the discussion to go

on different directions.

5- Allow an antagonistic atmosphere to develop because

it makes participants think more clearly and creatively.

Listening ( Jennifer and Sharon)

gist question :

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1- Is Sharons boss happy with the contract?

2- Did the two companies sign the contract before this telephone call?

Listen for specific information:

Listen again and decide whether the following statements are true or false.(Correct the false

sentences.)

1- Jennifer works for a construction company?

2- Sharons boss is ready to make the deal.

3- Jennifers company is ready to start the construction earlier

without any conditions.

4- If the factory is built before July, Sharons boss will be charged more.

5- Sharons boss needs the building in August.

6- Sharon is a secretary for a factory.

1- On meeting someone for the first time, youd better address him/her by his first name.

2- Small talk helps to create a relaxed atmosphere during the real business sessions.

3- Small talk helps to break the ice between participants in a meeting.

4- A small-talk- question can be Howlong did your flight take?

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5- AOB stands for AnyOther Business

6- If you have no clear goals and are not prepared, the meeting will turn out to be a waste of time.

7- Just stick to the agenda and dont allow additional issues to interfere.

8- It is also essential for the minute taker to record the name of the person assigned to the task.

9- Copies of the agenda should be handed out to the participants before the meeting starts.

10- Participants should have enough time to prepare for the meeting, including the ability to

propose their own agenda items. (How??)