Tips for Final Exam
Chapter 11: Successful Meeting
Items 1-5: Match the heading with the correct expression.
A. Starting the meeting
B. Welcoming participants
C. Explaining absences
D. Structuring the meeting
E. Explaining the reason for the meeting
1. “We’re here today to discuss ways of improving our sales in Khamriang area.”
2. “The meeting today will go on for 2 hours. So, we should be finished by 2 pm.”
3. “If we are all here, let’s get started.”
4. “Anna Robins cannot attend the meeting. So she sends her apologies.”
5. “I’d like to thank you all for joining the meeting today.”
Items 6-10: Match the heading with the expression given.
A. Getting started
B. Giving opinions
C. Asking questions
D. Taking decisions
E. Ending meetings
6. “If everyone is here and ready, I think we should make a start.”
7. “I don’t quite follow you. What exactly do you mean?”
8. “Alright. The proposal is accepted.”
9. “Before we close, let me just summarize the main points.”
10. “I suggest we break up into groups and discuss what we have seen so far.”
answer key: 3A, ... 6A