Passage 3Questions 1 - 7
● Look at the sentences below and the conference notices.
● Which event does each sentence 1-7 refer to?
● For each sentence, mark one letter A, B, C or D on your Answer Sheet.
● You will need to use some of the letters more than once.
Example:
0 You should book early for this event.
Answer:
1. This event is of particular interest to people who work in financial institutions.
2. You will have to share a room if you attend this event.
3. This is the place to learn about organizing conference events.
4. If you want to learn how to get on in your career, go to this event.
5. There is no charge for this event.
6. If your job involves documents in foreign languages, this event will interest you.
7. This event will be useful if you have a number of people working under you.
A
The Business Communicator Conference is designed for all Personal Assistants and Private Secretaries who want to improve their presentation skills, gain added confidence through assertiveness training and learn a whole host of business information. It is an opportunity for you to “network” with other people in your profession. Conference fees include accommodation in twin bedded bedrooms, all meals and transfer to and from the conference centre.
B
The Senior Secretarial Congress offers an opportunity for Executive Secretaries to keep abreast of developments in their field, to gain an insight into the changes influencing their roles, and above all to demonstrate ways of developing their careers. The key issues to be covered include: dealing with change, managing staff, communication skills and personal career planning. The cost of the 2-day conference includes all course notes, refreshments and lunch.
C
The Executive Secretary Show provides an opportunity to broaden your business contacts and to gain practical advice from experts in such key areas as office products, business technology, organising conferences, incentive travel and corporate hospitality. Experts will also be on hand to advise on effective purchasing practices and ways in which to increase the efficiency of your office. Admission is free, but you are advised to book early as places are limited.
D
The PA Specialist Forum is of particular interest to senior secretarial staff working in specialist areas, including banking, accountancy, stock-broking and financial services. Seminar topics include technical report writing, translation from and into other languages and presenting statistical information. There will also be workshops in specific computer-related areas, including graphics packages and the use of spreadsheets and databases. Please note that the fee covers all seminars, one workshop and all course materials.
Ryan was late for the conference yesterday () the traffic jam.
Practice 3 ● You are going to attend an international conference on HR management in Geneva soon.
● Write a message to your assistant:
● explaining why you will be away,
● letting her know the dates you will be away,
● saying what work she should do while you are away.
● Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.
The United Nations Conference on Global Environment, which took place earlier this year in Vienna, was a very() meeting.
To: Steven
From: Eric
The publicity leaflets for the conference will not be back from the printers until next Monday 23 September.
Ryan was late for the conference yesterday () the traffic jam.
Which topic is NOT required to be discussed at the pre-transfer conference?()
One of the important decisions at the Yalta Conference was()
下列不属于出点会(a closing or exit conference)主要目标的是:()