Business English Meeting - Votation

What is an agenda in the context of a business meeting?

• A list of attendees

• The plan or list of topics to be covered

• A summary of previous meetings

• A document for taking notes

What does it mean to "designate" someone in a meeting?

• To criticize their performance

• To choose or assign them a specific task

• To ask them to leave the meeting

• To give them a promotion

What are "minutes" in a business meeting?

• The duration of the meeting

• The main highlights and goals achieved during the meeting

• A short break taken during the meeting

• The time remaining until the meeting ends

What is a "motion" in a business meeting?

• A physical movement made by a participant

• A proposal or suggestion that needs to be voted on

• The overall progress of the meeting

• A disagreement between participants

What does it mean to "cast a ballot" in a meeting?

• To physically throw a ballot paper

• To vote

• To count the votes

• To prepare the ballot box

What does the phrase "the ayes have it" indicate in a voting context?

• The "no" votes are more numerous

• The "yes" votes have won

• The vote is tied

• The decision is postponed

What is the distinction between a "consensus" and a "unanimous decision"?

• A consensus requires everyone's agreement, while a unanimous decision requires only a majority

• A consensus means almost everyone agrees, while a unanimous decision means everyone agrees

• A consensus is a preliminary agreement, while a unanimous decision is a final vote

• A consensus is reached through a show of hands, while a unanimous decision is through a secret ballot

What does it mean to "adjourn" a meeting?

• To start the meeting

• To postpone or end the meeting

• To take a short break during the meeting

• To summarize the meeting's key points