Match the words with their definitions. Follow the example.

agenda		- ? - The people who are at the meeting The things that need to be done and who will do them A formal record of what was discussed and decided To support a formal suggestion A list of points to be discussed To formally make a suggestion A method of making decisions A topic on the list to be discussed To go to a meeting The man or woman in charge of a meeting
chair		- ? - The people who are at the meeting The things that need to be done and who will do them A formal record of what was discussed and decided To support a formal suggestion A list of points to be discussed To formally make a suggestion A method of making decisions A topic on the list to be discussed To go to a meeting The man or woman in charge of a meeting
to propose		- ? - The people who are at the meeting The things that need to be done and who will do them A formal record of what was discussed and decided To support a formal suggestion A list of points to be discussed To formally make a suggestion A method of making decisions A topic on the list to be discussed To go to a meeting The man or woman in charge of a meeting
to attend		- ? - The people who are at the meeting The things that need to be done and who will do them A formal record of what was discussed and decided To support a formal suggestion A list of points to be discussed To formally make a suggestion A method of making decisions A topic on the list to be discussed To go to a meeting The man or woman in charge of a meeting
item		- ? - The people who are at the meeting The things that need to be done and who will do them A formal record of what was discussed and decided To support a formal suggestion A list of points to be discussed To formally make a suggestion A method of making decisions A topic on the list to be discussed To go to a meeting The man or woman in charge of a meeting
vote		- ? - The people who are at the meeting The things that need to be done and who will do them A formal record of what was discussed and decided To support a formal suggestion A list of points to be discussed To formally make a suggestion A method of making decisions A topic on the list to be discussed To go to a meeting The man or woman in charge of a meeting
action points		- ? - The people who are at the meeting The things that need to be done and who will do them A formal record of what was discussed and decided To support a formal suggestion A list of points to be discussed To formally make a suggestion A method of making decisions A topic on the list to be discussed To go to a meeting The man or woman in charge of a meeting
participants		- ? - The people who are at the meeting The things that need to be done and who will do them A formal record of what was discussed and decided To support a formal suggestion A list of points to be discussed To formally make a suggestion A method of making decisions A topic on the list to be discussed To go to a meeting The man or woman in charge of a meeting
minutes		- ? - The people who are at the meeting The things that need to be done and who will do them A formal record of what was discussed and decided To support a formal suggestion A list of points to be discussed To formally make a suggestion A method of making decisions A topic on the list to be discussed To go to a meeting The man or woman in charge of a meeting
to second		- ? - The people who are at the meeting The things that need to be done and who will do them A formal record of what was discussed and decided To support a formal suggestion A list of points to be discussed To formally make a suggestion A method of making decisions A topic on the list to be discussed To go to a meeting The man or woman in charge of a meeting

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Look at the following expressions and write them in the correct group in the table.

• I’m afraid I don’t agree. • Can I come in here….. • I’m not keen on that because… • Yes, absolutely. • We could always… • As far as I’m concerned… • I think that… • I don’t think that’s possible because… • Could I just say something…. • How do you feel about…?	INTERRUPTING	Sorry but...
	ASKING FOR OPINIONS	What do you think? What's your opinion...?
	GIVING OPINIONS	In my opinion...
	AGREEING	That’s right /That’s true. I totally agree.
	DISAGREEING	Perhaps, but… I’m sorry, I can’t agree.
	MAKING SUGGESTIONS	What about….? / How about…? Why don’t we…? I think we should…
	REJECTING SUGGESTIONS	I’m not sure that’s a good idea because…

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Choose a word from the box to complete the expressions. Follow the example.

raise clarify		- ? - the agenda an action plan ideas a point agreement details a decision an opinion comments
come to reconsider		- ? - the agenda an action plan ideas a point agreement details a decision an opinion comments
reach be in		- ? - the agenda an action plan ideas a point agreement details a decision an opinion comments
set stick to		- ? - the agenda an action plan ideas a point agreement details a decision an opinion comments
hold express		- ? - the agenda an action plan ideas a point agreement details a decision an opinion comments
make invite		- ? - the agenda an action plan ideas a point agreement details a decision an opinion comments
go into sort out		- ? - the agenda an action plan ideas a point agreement details a decision an opinion comments
draw up implement		- ? - the agenda an action plan ideas a point agreement details a decision an opinion comments
brainstorm exchange		- ? - the agenda an action plan ideas a point agreement details a decision an opinion comments

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Complete each sentence with one of the following verbs in the correct form. Follow the example.

Example: Meetings are often held so that employees can be on recent company developments.

1. A good meeting will often result in decisions being . 2. It’s important to to the agenda. 3. The chairperson should make sure that time is not . 4. Some people use meetings as an excuse to each other. 5. Meetings provide an opportunity to time with employees from other departments. 6. At meetings many important topics under discussion. 7. Meetings provide a forum for listening to and points of view.

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En la preparación de una reunión en un país anglosajón previamente se ha convocado (to call, to convene) a los participantes (participants) entre los que se distribuye (circulate) el orden del día de la reunión (the agenda). Se designa a uno de los participantes o bien una persona auxiliar como una secretaria (secretary) para redactar el acta (take the minutes). Se discuten los distintos asuntos (items, points) del orden del día con los que se puede estar de acuerdo (to agree) o no (to disagree). Tras tatar como último punto los asuntos varios (AOB, any other business) se decide el lugar y fecha de la siguiente reunión (next meeting) y se levanta la sesión.

 

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