Be aware that a number of questions may in fact be regarded as comment; or may result from a participant wishing to confirm her / his understanding. Accordingly, a range of responses is possible from the presenter.
1. If you receive a question which you are confident to answer:
thank the participant
repeat or summarise the question in case others have not heard clearly
respond briefly.
2. If the question is a difficult one:
thank the participant
repeat or summarise the question in case others have not heard clearly
THEN
Could you say a little more about that?
Thats something Id like to:
- think about [more deeply].
Thats an interesting pointWould anyone like to:
- comment?
3. If several people are trying to speak at one time:
nominate the first, and indicate to the others that you will come to them 2nd, 3rd, etc.
Thank you this gentleman / lady first, and then your question next; and then
4. If a speaker is taking longer than you wish to make a comment:
use body language first, followed by verbal intervention if necessary.
Im sorry, were running out of time, and Ill have to interrupt there thank you for your interesting comments.
5. . .
1. Export sales have fell by 5% but gross profit has grown by 3%.
2. We havent got many money left.
3. Demand for our products will to rise.
4. How much times have you been to London?
5. Youd better to speak to your lawyer.
6. We were been very busy so I didnt have many time yesterday.
7. Shall I to change your flight?
8. Pasta dishes are the more popular ready meals.
9. I will start the venture when Ill prepare a schedule.
10. Sales in September were more good than sales in August.
6. , , , . .
| from (2) to (2) by (3) for in on |
1. Inflation went down from 5,5% in December _______ 5% in January.
2. Sales went down _______ $1,000.
3. Last year prices rose _______ 3%.
4. The rise in rent in June resulted _______ a move to larger premises.
5. Mr. Jones is responsible _______ delivery of goods.
6. Could you transfer me _______ the Finance Department?
7. They borrowed much money _______ the bank.
8. We had an increase _______ market share in 1998.
9. The number of employees went up _______ 5%.
10. We wasted a lot of money _______ unnecessary equipment.
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4. 5%.
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9. 3 .
10. ³ 60 p.
