Test of Analytical Exposition Text.

Meetings can waste a lot of your time. But you can make your meeting run more smoothly by following a few simple rules.

First, have an agenda. This will help keep you focused on what is important. Next, decide who needs to be involved. More people mean less efficient discussion, finally keep the discussion moving. Thank every speaker as her or she finishes and move onto the next speaker. This encourages people to make their remarks brief.

The problem with meetings, is that no one likes, wants, and needs them. Yet, everyone has them. Meetings are the corporate world's response to primitive socializing behaviors.

People feel more comfortable in making decisions in groups.  They can then share blame if a decisions turns out to be the wrong decision. Sharing credit for a correct decision is not often found in groups. Then individuals tend to remind people of how persuasive they were in the meeting when the "right" decision was made.

What is one way to run a meeting well ?

• Watch how your manager runs meetings

• Minimize the number of participants

•   Let everyone speak

•   Let the group make the decision

Meetings can waste a lot of your time. But you can make your meeting run more smoothly by following a few simple rules.

First, have an agenda. This will help keep you focused on what is important. Next, decide who needs to be involved. More people mean less efficient discussion, finally keep the discussion moving. Thank every speaker as her or she finishes and move onto the next speaker. This encourages people to make their remarks brief.

The problem with meetings, is that no one likes, wants, and needs them. Yet, everyone has them. Meetings are the corporate world's response to primitive socializing behaviors.

People feel more comfortable in making decisions in groups.  They can then share blame if a decisions turns out to be the wrong decision. Sharing credit for a correct decision is not often found in groups. Then individuals tend to remind people of how persuasive they were in the meeting when the "right" decision was made.

What is the purpose of a meeting agenda ?

• To allow free discussion

• To keep the speakers organized

•   To send to others in advanced

• To keep focused on important items

Meetings can waste a lot of your time. But you can make your meeting run more smoothly by following a few simple rules.

First, have an agenda. This will help keep you focused on what is important. Next, decide who needs to be involved. More people mean less efficient discussion, finally keep the discussion moving. Thank every speaker as her or she finishes and move onto the next speaker. This encourages people to make their remarks brief.

The problem with meetings, is that no one likes, wants, and needs them. Yet, everyone has them. Meetings are the corporate world's response to primitive socializing behaviors.

People feel more comfortable in making decisions in groups.  They can then share blame if a decisions turns out to be the wrong decision. Sharing credit for a correct decision is not often found in groups. Then individuals tend to remind people of how persuasive they were in the meeting when the "right" decision was made.

How should you receive other people's comments at a meeting ?

• Try to keep others from talking

•    Criticize them in public

• Give them time as much as they want.

• Thank them and move on

Meetings can waste a lot of your time. But you can make your meeting run more smoothly by following a few simple rules.

First, have an agenda. This will help keep you focused on what is important. Next, decide who needs to be involved. More people mean less efficient discussion, finally keep the discussion moving. Thank every speaker as her or she finishes and move onto the next speaker. This encourages people to make their remarks brief.

The problem with meetings, is that no one likes, wants, and needs them. Yet, everyone has them. Meetings are the corporate world's response to primitive socializing behaviors.

People feel more comfortable in making decisions in groups.  They can then share blame if a decisions turns out to be the wrong decision. Sharing credit for a correct decision is not often found in groups. Then individuals tend to remind people of how persuasive they were in the meeting when the "right" decision was made.

  The author feels that meetings ...

• Are opportunities to socialize

• Are an effective tool

• Are cost-efficient

• Are well-attended

Meetings can waste a lot of your time. But you can make your meeting run more smoothly by following a few simple rules.

First, have an agenda. This will help keep you focused on what is important. Next, decide who needs to be involved. More people mean less efficient discussion, finally keep the discussion moving. Thank every speaker as her or she finishes and move onto the next speaker. This encourages people to make their remarks brief.

The problem with meetings, is that no one likes, wants, and needs them. Yet, everyone has them. Meetings are the corporate world's response to primitive socializing behaviors.

People feel more comfortable in making decisions in groups.  They can then share blame if a decisions turns out to be the wrong decision. Sharing credit for a correct decision is not often found in groups. Then individuals tend to remind people of how persuasive they were in the meeting when the "right" decision was made.

This encourages people to make their remarks brief. Remarks is synonymous with ...

• words

• speech

• thought

• pronunciation

Driving a car is a necessity in today’s society, and it is a special privilege. Getting a driver’s license is a complicated process. It is divided into four steps; study the traffic laws, taking the written test, learning to drive it, and taking the driving test. Therefore, anyone who wants to drive must carry a driver’s license.

What is the topic of the paragraph above?

• The special privilege of driving a car

•  Learning to drive

• The necessity of driving a car

• The process of getting a driver’s license

Driving a car is a necessity in today’s society, and it is a special privilege. Getting a driver’s license is a complicated process. It is divided into four steps; study the traffic laws, taking the written test, learning to drive it, and taking the driving test. Therefore, anyone who wants to drive must carry a driver’s license.

Mark some important things of driving a car...

• Having driver's license

• Study the traffic laws

• Must be at least 17 y.o

• Possessing a luxurious car

Driving a car is a necessity in today’s society, and it is a special privilege. Getting a driver’s license is a complicated process. It is divided into four steps; study the traffic laws, taking the written test, learning to drive it, and taking the driving test. Therefore, anyone who wants to drive must carry a driver’s license.

Mark some nouns of the text above...

• necessity

• test

• study

• written

Different from plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery is a medical specialty, which focuses on all areas of head, body, and neck. Cosmetic surgery is practiced by doctors from a variety of medical fields, including plastic surgery. Cosmetic surgery is aimed at reconstructing a face and/or body damaged due to burns, birth disorders, and diseases. Plastic surgery may also correct dysfunctional areas of the face and body. Cosmetic surgery can be described as non-essential surgery. It means that patients do not need the surgery to reconstruct their appearance. Cosmetic surgery can be conducted in a house, beauty shop, and clinic.

People usually get treatment when they undergo cosmetic surgery, such as Botox, chemical peeling, facial, dermabrasion, and other treatments provided in certain clinics.

What is the text about?

• Plastic surgery

• Cosmetic surgery

• Surgery.

• Treatment

Different from plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery is a medical specialty, which focuses on all areas of head, body, and neck. Cosmetic surgery is practiced by doctors from a variety of medical fields, including plastic surgery. Cosmetic surgery is aimed at reconstructing a face and/or body damaged due to burns, birth disorders, and diseases. Plastic surgery may also correct dysfunctional areas of the face and body. Cosmetic surgery can be described as non-essential surgery. It means that patients do not need the surgery to reconstruct their appearance. Cosmetic surgery can be conducted in a house, beauty shop, and clinic.

People usually get treatment when they undergo cosmetic surgery, such as Botox, chemical peeling, facial, dermabrasion, and other treatments provided in certain clinics.

What is the purpose of cosmetic surgery?

• To have a beautiful face without acne.

• To recover spots on the face.

• To reconstruct dysfunctional areas.

• To improve body weight.