Prepare for the meeting in advance

        It is not easy to prepare for a meeting. In addition to excellent briefing materials, such as projection/voice control equipment, venue/refreshment arrangement, etc., all must be comprehensive to ensure smooth and efficient proceedings. However, in case of an accident, how to remedy it? This issue of "English Classroom" shows you how to cope.

        Vocabulary

        1. adapter

        2. Here you go

        3. a life saver

        4. Can't wait to

        5. sounds like a plan

        Sample Dialog

        MarkGood afternoon, Sandra. (Good afternoon, Sandra.)

        SandraGood afternoon, Mark. I’m setting up for the meeting. Do you know where I can find an adapter (Good afternoon, Mark. I'm preparing for the meeting. Do you know where to find the adapter?)

        MarkIs it for projecting your PowerPoint slides (Do you want to connect to the projector to project the PPT briefing?)

        Sandra: Yes, it is. My Mac has only HDMI, but I forgot to bring my adapter with me

        MarkYou can use mine. Here you go (You can use mine. Here you are!)

        SandraYou are a life saver. Thanks a ton. (You are really the savior! Thank you very much!)

        MarkI know the meeting today will be focusing on project strategy. I can't wait to learn more about it

        SandraJames and I will present our strategic plan later. I hope you’ll provide your comments and feedback. (James and I will introduce the strategic plan to you later. I hope you will not hesitate to provide comments and counter suggestions.)

        MarkLooking forward to it. Let’s get your slides ready before the others arrive. (I'm looking forward to it! Let's prepare the briefing materials before you enter the conference room.)

        SandraSounds like a plan. Thank you. (Sounds good. Thank you.)

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