I arrive (1) ___ the office (2) ____anyone else. Everyone starts (3) ___ 9 and 10 am., but I like to get a head-start and work quietly for at least one hour before the open space gets full. I send an update about my project to my manager, because when you get up at 6:30am its good to point out your dedication to others.
(4) ___ answering my emails, I start crunching numbers for one of my projects. At 9am my manager arrives, and Im a bit shocked by his outfit. I knew that Casual Friday was a big thing in the UK but I wasnt prepared for this when the guy that you usually see in a classic suit and tie shows (5) ___ in sneakers, jeans and a white t-shirt it just rocks your world. At 10am I start preparing a presentation for next Monday.
When Im almost done, my manager reviews it and makes me change everything (6) ___ annotating with a red marker. The monthly meeting starts at 2 pm. Its a one-hour update (7) ___this months performance and objectives (8) ___ the next one.
At 3 pm we have got another meeting. At 4 pm I go back to my desk. I start reviewing a financial model I developed one month ago and I send over some guidelines.
Im usually (9) ___ at 5 PM. I leave with the manager and we chat (10) ____ the elevator about our plans for the weekend.
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IX. Mark the sentences true (T) or False (F):
1. Reminders are typically announced after all of the items on the agenda have been covered.
2. During the closing remarks, the person holding the meeting should introduce new staff members or guest speakers.
3. The person who is speaking during a meeting is the person who "has the floor".
4. If no one volunteers to take the minutes the Chairperson will be forced to designate someone.
5. Any financial information shared during this meeting should be kept confidential.
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X. Listen to the text Why do children go to school?:
http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1609/160903-school-l.html
Mark the sentences True/T or False/F:
1. The article says it seems easy to say what school is for. T / F
2. A poll was taken by an association of technology CEOs. T / F
3. Half of people said kids getting a job was the main reason for schools. T / F
4. A quarter of people said teaching citizenship is the purpose of schools. T / F
5. The polling company CEO was sure schools were doing the right thing. T / F
6. The CEO quoted a writer from the twentieth century. T / F
7. The writer said school was to ask questions of the universe. T / F
8. A 15-year-old said schools were to make poor kids richer. T / F
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I. Match the words (a-e) to their definitions (1-5):
a) designate
b) conference call
C) consensus
D) deadline
E) confidential
1. assign
2. general agreement
3. due date for completion
4. telephone meeting between three or more people in different locations
5. private; not to be shared
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I. I. Complete the sentences (1-5) with the words below (a-e)
a) designate
b) conference call
C) consensus
D) deadline
E) confidential
1. Please make sure I have no interruptions while I'm on the .
2. Any financial information shared during this meeting should be kept .
3. If we cannot come to a by the end of the meeting we will put it to a vote.
4. The for buying tickets to the conference is May 25th.
5. If no one volunteers to take the minutes I will be forced to someone.
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II. Choose the correct answer (a, b, c):
1. Which letter ending best goes with the opening Dear Personnel Director,?
a) Best wishes,
b) Yours faithfully,
c) Best regards,
2. 2.56 is read:
a) two point fifty six
b) two point five six
c) two dot five six
3. Which question is used to ask about residential status?
a) Please sign here
b) What's your address?
c) Where are you from?
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III. Read the Resume. Mark the sentences True (T) or False (F):
1. She provided administrative support for three banking officers.
2. Laura did not initiate a recycling program for the workplace.
3. Her job did not involve handling customer complaints.
4. She has a diploma in business administration.
5. Laura coordinated and planned training classes for the regional branches quarterly.
Resume
Name: Laura Thomas
Date of birth:
Address: 657 Holly Tree Way
Rolesville, NC 27571
Telephone:(919) 555-0023
Email: [email protected]
Education:
1996 Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration East Carolina University - Greenville, NC
Work experience:
Present
Durable Atlantic Group
Operations Administrator
Provide administrative support to President and engineers including proposal preparation and final distribution to prospective and current clients.
Orient new employees with telephone set-up, computer equipment and office organization. Update employee directory and route important information to appropriate staff. Track and maintain office needs including ordering supplies and handling copier and fax machine related issues. Developed and initiated a recycling program for the workplace.
