WorksheetsMeetings and Conferences vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
If there are no further comments, we will adjourn the meeting here.
close a meeting
pause a meeting
resume a meeting
schedule a meeting
Please forward the agenda to everyone who will be at the meeting.
a brochure
a diary
a list of objectives to cover in a meeting
a rota
As chair, it is my pleasure to introduce to you, Mr. Allan Davis.
the timekeeper
the presenter
the person who organises the seating arrangements
the person who leads or presides at a meeting
If we cannot come to a consensus by the end of the meeting, we will put it to a vote.
evaluation
general agreement
conclusion
summary
The deadline for buying tickets to the conference is May 25th.
the conference date
date from when you can buy tickets
timetable
future date by which something must be done
The boardroom is reserved for a managers' meeting, so we'll have to meet in the lounge.
a room which boarders the main office
a classroom
a room full of whiteboards
A large meeting room, often has one long table and many chairs
Please make sure I have no interruptions while I'm on the conference call.
An announcement calling employees to the conference
A telephone meeting between three or more people in different locations
An informal video call
A telephone call
'If you have a comment, please raise your hand rather than speak out.'
What part of the meeting does this refer to?'
Beginning the meeting
Making suggestions
Asking for comments
Dealing with interruptions
'We will commence as soon as the last person signs the attendance sheet.'
What part of the meeting does this refer to?
Summarising
Beginning the meeting
Agreeing and disagreeing
Stating the aim
Before we begin with today's meeting, let's quickly review the minutes from last month.
A written record of everything said at a meeting
The timings of events of last month
The schedule
The agenda
'Let's wrap up here so that we can get back to our desks.'
What part of the meeting does this refer to?
Changing the subject
Asking for and giving opinions
Agreeing and disagreeing
Closing the meeting
'Let's move on to the next item on the agenda.'
What part of the meeting does this refer to?
Making suggestions
Asking for comments
Stating the aim
Changing the subject
'I'd like to make a proposal. Why don't we...?'
What part of the meeting does this refer to?
Making suggestions
Agreeing or disagreeing
Asking for comments
Interrupting
'Let's have a show of hands to see who's in favour of reducing working hours on Fridays.'
What part of the meeting does this refer to?
Stating the aim
Clarifying
Agreeing and disagreeing
Summarising
'The main reason for this meeting is...'
What part of the meeting does this refer to?
Beginning the meeting
Agrreeing and disagreeing
Stating the aim
Closing the meeting
'Sorry to interrupt, but..'?
What part of the meeting does this refer to?
Agreeing or disagreeing
Interrupting
Asking for comments
Clarifying
'The best course of action would probably be...'
What part of the meeting does this refer to?
Agreeing or disagreeing
Making suggestions
Clarifying
Beginning the meeting
'Does anyone have any other thoughts on this?'
What part of the meeting does this refer to?
Dealing with interruptions
Asking for opinions
Dealing with interruptions
Changing the subject
'So, in other words, what you're saying is...'
What part of the meeting does this refer to?
Clarifying
Asking for opinions
Changing the subject
Making suggestions
'Sorry, just one more thing before you have your say...'
What part of the meeting does this refer to?
Beginning the meeting
Dealing with interruptions
Summarising
Stating the aim
