Meeting Vocabulary: Essential Terms for Effective Planning
Topic 7
Scheduling Meetings
attend – asistir
book a conference room – reservar sala de conferencias
break (n) – descanso
cancel – cancelar
check the diary – comprobar agenda
confirm – confirmar
convenient – adecuado
hold a meeting – celebrar una reunión
last minute – en el último momento
let’s try for – vamos a intentarlo
light refreshments – refrescos
make it – llegar
notify – notificar
off-site meeting – reunión fuera de la empresa
on-site meeting – reunión dentro de la empresa
organise –
Read MoreSensory Perception: Smell, Taste, and Perfumery
Reading Comprehension
Test 1
- A good sense of smell… Since people who have a good sense of smell usually have a strong sense of taste as well, T
- All the scents used… They choose from thousands of natural and artificial smells. F
- Winemaking and perfumery… Like perfumery, winemaking is a mixture of art and science. F
- Sommeliers help chefs… Sommeliers are responsible for matching the dishes that the chefs create to an appropriate wine. F
- It is not always… So, the next time you are the only person
Work-Life Balance and Employee Benefits at John Lewis & Waitrose
A Business Lunch After a Presentation
“Table for two?”
“Yes, please.”
“Ok, over here, please.”
Patricia Reyes, a market researcher, has just finished presenting her research findings to the managers at QPG. She is now going for lunch with Marcus White, QPG’s Managing Director.
Marcus: “Excuse me just one moment. So, how did you think the presentation went this morning?”
Patricia: “Good, I think. There was a positive reaction from most people.”
Marcus: “Yes, your research has been very thorough. We’ve been
Read MoreImperialism: Causes, Empires, and Consequences 1870-1914
What is Imperialism?
Imperialism refers to the territorial expansion of industrial countries (the USA, Japan, and Europe) across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Ocean between 1870 and 1914. It is characterized by:
- Rapid Expansion: Industrial countries conquered 66% of the world in just 20 years.
- Multiple Empires: Twelve colonial empires were formed, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, the USA, Russia, Great Britain, and Denmark.
Causes of Imperial Expansion
- Investment