商务英语试题库unit_11_1_.docVIP

Unit 11 Meetings Choose the best summary Listening You’ll hear some extracts from a staff meeting at Rainbow Products plc. Choose the best summary of each extract below. The first is done for you as an example. MINUTES a) The consensus of the meeting was that 4500 was a realistic target. One member disagreed. b) It was agreed that 4500 was a realistic target. Mr. Green stated that he was not convinced. c) Mr. Green said the target of 4500 was not acceptable. Ms. White disagreed. √ 2. a) Miss Gray disagreed with Mr. Brown that the new product range should be marketed in the same colors as before. b) Mr. Brown disagreed with Miss Gray that the new product range should include two new colors. c) It was agreed that the new product range would be marketed in the same colors as before. a) Mrs. Scarlet agreed to investigate the cost of employing an outside agency to prepare publicity literature. b) Mr. Black insisted that an outside agency should be employed to prepare publicity literature. c) It was agreed that publicity literature prepared in-house was not of a high standard. a) Ms. Pink offered to draw up guidelines on the training of staff. b) It was agreed that staff in some sections needed training in the use of the computer. c) It was pointed out that Mr. Gold’s staff were afraid of using the computer. a) Mrs. Bright agreed to prepare a handout on her staff’s responsibilities and send Mr. Dark a copy. b) Mr. Dark complained about the attitude of office services staff and demanded a full official description of their responsibilities. c) The matter of the attitude of office services staff was raised. Mrs. Bright agreed to have a word with two members of her staff. 11.2 About this meeting… Listening note-taking You’ll hear two recorded messages about this meeting: Meeting on Friday 13 April to 4.30, including lunch Venue: Conference Room at Rainbow Products, Head Office Listen to the recording and make notes on the main points tha