a) project n 1. проект, план; программа
2. задание исследовательского характера для школьников или студентов
3. муниципальное жильё
b) project v 1. выдаваться, выступать
2. проектировать, разрабатывать, составлять проект
3. планировать
4. прогнозировать, предполагать
5. проецировать
1. You can project the picture onto an empty white wall.
2. He projected a system of rules to which he strictly adhered. (строго придерживался)
3. We're doing a project on pollution.
4. The book is projected for publication in March.
5. The project is funded by Welcome plc.
6. Four towers projected from the main building.
7. Inflation is projected to rise by 5% next year.
8. In Toronto, large projects house largely immigrants and refugees, and lower-income
Canadians.
Ex. 2. Match the words listed below with their definitions.
| _____ meeting _____ staff meeting _____ kick-off meeting _____ presentation _____ conference _____ appointment _____ agenda _____ moderator _____ emergency | a. a list of the subjects to be discussed at a meeting b. an arrangement for a meeting at an agreed time and place, for a particular purpose c. a meeting between a manager and those that report to the manager d. someone whose job is to control a discussion or an argument between people e. an unexpected and dangerous situation that must be dealt with immediately f. an event at which you describe or explain a new product or idea g. the first meeting with the project team and the client of the project to discuss the role of each team member h. a meeting for consultation, exchange of information, or discussion, especially one with a formal agenda i. an event at which people meet to discuss and decide things |
Ex. 3. Complete the following sentences with the appropriate terms from the list below.
| staff meeting | work meetings | management meeting |
| off-site meeting | one-on-one meeting | team meeting |
| kick-off meeting | topical meeting | board meeting |
1) _____________ are meetings which produce a product or intangible result such as a decision.
2) _____________ is typically a meeting between a manager and those that report to the
manager (possibly indirectly).
3) _____________ is a meeting among colleagues working on various aspects of a team project.
4) _____________ is a meeting called together for a special purpose.
5) _____________ is a meeting among managers.
6) _____________ is a meeting of the Board of directors of an organization.
7) _____________ is a meeting between two individuals.
8) _____________ is also called "offsite retreat" and known as an Awayday meeting in the UK.
9) _____________ is the first meeting with the project team and the client of the project to
discuss the role of each team member.
Ex. 4. Find the English equivalents to the following words and phrases.
созывать собрание ___________________________________________
равные интервалы ___________________________________________
непосредственные подчиненные _______________________________
предоставлять возможность ___________________________________
демонстрация товара перспективному покупателю ________________
межличностные конфликты ____________________________________
руководить собранием ________________________________________
акционеры __________________________________________________
ежегодный отчет _____________________________________________
участники собрания ___________________________________________
координированное собрание ___________________________________
компетентные люди ___________________________________________
COMPREHENSION
Ex. 5. Find the false sentences and correct them using the information from the text.
1. Managing meetings effectively is a core skill every manager should develop.
2. Projects tend to require meetings only at the beginning.
3. Toward the end of the project, depending on its size, monthly meetings could be necessary.
4. Many types of companies, especially professional services firms, make presentations to
clients.
5. If a project is getting off course there is no need to call a meeting.
6. The length and formality of the meeting do not depend on how many people are invited.
7. Attendees may have an opportunity to ask questions, and their participation is not limited.
