TOEIC 450 part 3 corporate activities 2

NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN TOEIC 450+ - Part – Corporate Activities (1) Content: III Seminars IV Business plans III Seminars Common vocabulary If you know vocabulary items that are commonly found in conversations related to seminars or conferences, you can understand the conversations easily and will be able to choose the correct answers Listen, repeat, and remember 084.mp3 Business schedules, meeting agendas ahead meeting reschedule calendar agenda quarterly conference hold weekly by appointed through Meeting arrangements room arrange prepare auditorium Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Common expressions If you are familiar with expressions that are frequently found in conversations related to seminars or conferences, you can understand the conversations easily and will be able to choose the correct answers Listen, repeat, and remember 085.mp3 Business schedules, meeting agendas what’s on the agenda Do you know what's on the agenda for the meeting? discuss the budget She would like to discuss the advertising budget have a meeting with I have a meeting with our Indian clients this afternoon * client scheduled for I just heard we have a meeting scheduled for Friday afternoon Meeting arrangements participants for the conference Participants for the conference are encouraged to register at our website * participant encourage register be expected to attend Mr Cooper is expected to attend the product presentation on Monday set up We will need to set up the conference room for the investors' meeting * investor check on Can you check on the tables and chairs in the conference room? • be busy for preparing for (a conference/an event) • make it to + (a place/an event) • make an appointment • meet an important client Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Model conversation and common questions How many people are coming to the seminar? A hundred participants have registered to come I’m worried that we won’t have enough seats Questions: what are the speakers discussing? Answers: a detail about the seminar You could rent some chairs from a rental company Questions: what does the women suggest? Answers: renting some chairs Good idea Do you know the phone number of a rental company? Questions: what does the man asked for? Answers: a telephone number? Step-by-step strategy STEP 1: Read the questions and identify the key words What are the speakers discussing? What does the woman suggest? What does the man ask for? STEP 2: Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer W: How many people are conning to the seminar? M: A hundred participants have registered to come I'm worried that we won't have enough seats Q What does the woman suggest? (A) Renting some chairs (B) Delaying the event In the conversation, the woman has Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN W: You could rent some chairs from a rental company suggested You could rent some chairs, therefore, choice (A) Renting some chairs is the correct answer Strategy application Apply the strategy on the previous page to choose the correct answers What day is the meeting? (A) Monday (B) Tuesday (C) Thursday (D) Friday Who will be introduced at the meeting? (A) A factory manager (B) An accountant (C) A team leader (D) An athlete 086.mp3 What does the woman offer to do? (A) Delay the meeting (B) Take some notes (C) Visit the factory (D) Cancel the appointment Let’s try out now Questions 1-3 refer to the following conversation M: I just heard that 1we have a meeting on Tuesday at o'clock W: Yes, were going to talk about our budget and 2meet our new team leader M: Actually, I have an important conference call at 4:00 I don't think I’ll be finished in time for the meeting W: 3I can take some notes if you want What day is the meeting? (A) Monday (B) Tuesday (C) Thursday (D) Friday STEP 1: Identify the key words What day ~ meeting to know what is being asked STEP 2: In the conversation, the man has said we have a meeting on Tuesday Therefore, choice (B) Tuesday is the correct answer Who will be introduced at the meeting? (A) A factory manager (B) An accountant (C) A team leader (D) An athlete STEP 1: Identify the key words Who ~ introduced ~ meeting to know what is being asked STEP 2: In the conversation, the woman has said meet our new team leader Therefore, choice (C), A team leader is the correct answer What does the woman offer to do? (A) Delay the meeting (B) Take some notes (C) Visit the factory (D) Cancel the appointment Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN STEP 1: Identify the key words What ~ woman offer to to know what is being asked STEP 2: In the conversation, the woman has said I can take some notes if you want Therefore, choice (B) Take some notes is the correct answer Practice 102.mp3 Identify the key words in the questions to understand their main ideas, then listen to each conversation and choose the correct answer to each question Where did the woman leave her folder? (A) At the airport (B) At the client's office (C) In Detroit (D) At her place Why has the meeting been delayed? (A) She didn't bring her folder (B) Jack has not arrived from the airport yet (C) One of the clients couldn't make it (D) They couldn't catch their flight When will the meeting take place? (A) This afternoon (B) In twenty minutes (C) This evening (D) Tomorrow morning Why is the woman feeling tired? (A) She is jetlagged (B) She didn't get enough sleep (C) She worked all day (D) She had to run around all day What does the woman want to before meeting the client? (A) Prepare a proposal (B) Talk to the client (C) Take a nap (D) Have something to eat What time will they have the meeting? (A) At five o'clock Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN (B) At six o'clock (C) At seven o'clock (D) At eight o'clock Part key expressions • not quite (= not completely[exactly]) I don't quite agree with you • I can't wait to + V I can't wait to see her again • place an ad in the newspaper I'm going to place an ad in the local newspaper for a part-time assistant • take someone's place When the marketing director resigns, Mr Watson will take his place • I would like you to + V I'd like you to come in for a job interview next Thursday • return someone's call I'm sorry it's taken so long to return your call I just got back from a business trip to Hong Kong last night IV Business Plans Common vocabulary If you know vocabulary items that are commonly found in conversations related to business plans you can understand the conversations easily and will be able to choose the correct answers Listen, repeat, and remember 088.mp3 Marketing proposal management approve market research suggest strategy custom-made appeal Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Contracts reasonable estimate contract supplier budget cost charge upgrade Common expressions If you are familiar with expressions that are frequently found in conversations related to business plans, you can understand the conversations easily and will be able to choose the correct answers Listen, repeat, and remember 089.mp3 Marketing how’s ~ going on How's the construction going on at our new office downtown? rise by The cost of raw materials needed for production rose by percent need a strategy If sales are low, then we need a new marketing strategy research Before we design the packaging, we have to some market research come up with We've come up with a few ideas for a new marketing campaign Contracts offer competitive rates We offer competitive rates for all types of shipments get an estimate I can contact our supplier and get a price estimate draft a contract Let's talk about your budget, and then we can start drafting a contract Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Model conversation and common questions Actually, we might finish it by the end of the month The only thing we have to finish is the installation of the electrical system How’s work going on at the new warehouse in Springfield? Questions: What are the speakers mainly discussing? Answers: Work at the new warehouse So, we should recruit employees for the warehouse Questions: when will the work be done? Answers: the end of the month I’ll conduct interviews next week Questions: what will the woman next week? Answers: conduct interviews Step-by-step strategy STEP 1: Read the questions and identify the key words What are the speakers mainly discussing? When will the work be done? What will the woman next week? STEP 2: Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer M: How's work going on at the new warehouse in Springfield? W: Actually, we might finish it by the end of the month The only thing we have to finish is the installation of the electrical system Q When will the work be done? (A) Next week (B) The end of the month  In the conversation, the woman has answered we might finish it by the end of the month, therefore, choice (B) The end of the month is the correct answer Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Strategy application ● Apply the strategy on the previous page to choose the correct answers Where does the man work? (A) A computer supply company (B) A post office (C) A travel agency (D) A clothes factory What does the woman's company make? (A) Electronics (B) Clothes (C) Construction equipment (D) Packaging materials 090.mp3 What will the speakers probably next? (A) Send a shipment (B) Book some tickets (C) Order some lunch (D) Work on a contract ● Let’s try out now Questions 1-3 refer to the following conversation W: We asked you to meet with us because we are looking for a new supplier for computer equipment M: Thanks for contacting us 1We offer full computer systems Could you tell me about your company's needs? W: 1We are a clothing manufacturer and looking for a supplier that can keep our computer systems up to date M: That is no problem for us 3Why don't we start working on a contract? Where does the man work? (A) A computer supply company (B) A post office (C) A travel agency (D) A clothes factory STEP 1: Identify the key words Where ~ man work to know what is being asked STEP 2: In the conversation, the man has said We offer ~ computer systems Therefore, choice (A) A computer supply company is the correct answer What does the woman's company make? (A) Electronics (B) Clothes (C) Construction equipment (D) Packaging materials STEP 1: Identify the key words What ~ woman's company make to know what is being asked STEP 2: In the conversation, the woman has said We are a clothing manufacturer Therefore, choice (B) Clothes is the correct answer What will the speakers probably next? (A) Send a shipment (B) Book some tickets (C) Order some lunch (D) Work on a contract Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN STEP 1: Identify the key words What ~ speakers ~ next to know what is being asked STEP 2: In the conversation, the man has said Why don't we start ~ contract Therefore, choice (D) Work on a contract is the correct answer Practice 091.mp3 Identify the key words in the questions to understand their main ideas, then listen to each conversation and choose the correct answer to each question Each dialogue will be followed by questions What are the speakers mainly discussing? (A) The price of a product (B) Plans for business (C) A lunch meeting (D) Rush-hour traffic When will the restaurant open? (A) In two-days (B) In a week (C) In two weeks (D) In a month What does the woman suggest? (A) Placing an order (B) Speaking to the manager (C) Consulting an expert (D) Finding a new supplier What will the man next? (A) Make some phone calls (B) Sign a contract (C) Buy some supplies (D) Send e-mails Actual Questions Listen and choose the correct answers When is the meeting scheduled to begin? (A) At 1:00 (B) At 1:30 (C) At 2:00 092.mp3 10 Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN (D) At 2:30 (A) (B) (C) (D) Why is the man concerned about the meeting? He is not ready for his presentation He may be late He can’t find the research report He doesn’t have an agenda (A) (B) (C) (D) What is the man planning to discuss at the meeting? Future projects Management strategies New employees Application processes (A) (B) (C) (D) What are the speakers mainly discussing? Travel arrangements Meeting topics Construction plans New products (A) (B) (C) (D) What is scheduled for discussion at the meeting? Production rates Renovation plans Legal problems Market trends (A) (B) (C) (D) What does the man suggest doing? Building a new office Delaying a meeting Visiting the manufacturing plant Waiting for a decision (A) (B) (C) (D) Why did the woman miss the presentation? She was out of town She was meeting clients She was on the telephone She missed the train (A) (B) (C) What did Diana suggest at the presentation? Investing in a building project Moving the company to China Developing new products 11 Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN (D) Opening a new factory (A) (B) (C) (D) What will the management probably do? Open a new office Contact the Beijing branch Launch a new product Do some research 12 Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội ... 1:00 (B) At 1 :30 (C) At 2: 00 0 92. mp3 10 Đăng ký học: 09 62 60 8801 – 04 626 0 39 48 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24 H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN (D) At 2 :30 (A) (B) (C)... học: 09 62 60 8801 – 04 626 0 39 48 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24 H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN (B) At six o'clock (C) At seven o'clock (D) At eight o'clock Part key... (D) Cancel the appointment Đăng ký học: 09 62 60 8801 – 04 626 0 39 48 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24 H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN STEP 1: Identify the key words What