Main Topic 3: Meeting Lesson 24: Teleconference (20-25 minutes) Today, you will: 1. Learn useful vocabulary related to TELECONFERENCE. 2. Review Subordinating Conjunctions. I. VOCABULARY Exercise 1: What s the meaning? (5-6 minutes) Choose the meaning of the underlined words from the choices that follow. Then practice using the words in your own sentences. 1. It is very important to have good audio in a teleconference. a. an encoder of information b. a visual recorder c. a sound system d. a series of wirings 2. LC Conference Call provides the following services: audio teleconferencing and presentations on the Internet. a. a list of international contacts b. a network specially designed for interns c. a gadget used for communication d. an interconnected system of networks 3. Special equipment is used in different kinds of seminars. a. tool b. arrangement c. accessory d. policy 4. The elaborate arrangements made by my assistant for next week s meeting were impressive. a. orders b. regulations c. preparations d. studies Page 1
5. Several equipment are required in teleconferencing such as a microphone, a keyboard and a large computer display screen. a. a flat surface b. a part of a monitor c. an electronic player d. a protective covering Page 2
Exercise 2: What s the word? (5-7 minutes) Read the following dialog with your tutor and try to use context clues to fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word. You can find the missing word from the pool of words at the bottom. Ms. Park, an event organizer, is briefing her secretary, Simon. Ms. Park: I have an announcement to make. A week from now will be an important meeting with our business associates in the South Coast. Simon: Who will be the (1) of the conference? Ms. Park: The vice-president and the senior managers of our company. It is a two-day (2), so I am expecting your full cooperation. Simon: I am always here to assist you, Ms. Park. Do we need to reserve conference room D? Ms. Park: I don t think conference room D is necessary. Please reserve conference room A. Simon: But, um, Ms. Park, I have a question. Wouldn t we need a bigger room for this meeting since our business associates will be coming over? Ms. Park: I forgot to tell you that they will not be coming to the conference in person. We will be holding the meeting using teleconferencing instead. As such, I need you to prepare (3) (4) equipment. Simon: That one s noted. Ms. Park: And you have to cancel all your appointments with the marketing staff because I don t want any (5). You have to work closely with me on those days. Simon: Yes, Ms. Park, I will reschedule my appointments tomorrow to avoid any delays next week. Choices: a. participants b. communication c. schedule d. two-way e. interruption f. session Page 3
II. GRAMMAR REVIEW: Topic: Subordinating Conjunction (5-6 minutes) Subordinating conjunction is a word or phrase added at the beginning of an independent clause. By adding a subordinating conjunction, an independent clause becomes a subordinate clause. It also joins a subordinate and another independent clause to make a complex sentence. Independent Clause Subordinating Conjunction + Independent Clause = subordinate clause The man was when someone knocked on watching TV. the door. I want to drink icecold water. Complex Sentence The man was watching TV when someone knocked on the door. Because the weather is hot. I want to drink icecold water because the weather is hot. The subordinating clause can come before the main clause, but it should be separated by a comma. Subordinate Clause Independent Clause Complex Sentence Although the bags were heavy. The man was able to carry them to bus station. Although the bags were heavy, the man was able to carry them to the bus station. After the report was submitted all the members of the team rejoiced. After the report was submitted, all the members of the team rejoiced. Page 4
Remember: Use subordinating conjunctions to make your sentences less choppy. Examples: Choppy: 1. I like my teacher. She is strict. 2. You accept a job offer. You cannot turn back. 3. I didn t stop jogging. I collapsed. Better: 1. I like my teacher even though she is strict. 2. Once you accept a job, you cannot turn back. 3. I didn t stop jogging until I collapsed. Comprehension Check: Have you performed a task well at work? Write a sentence about that task and use the subordinating conjunction because to state one reason for your good performance. Exercise 1: Incomplete Sentences (5-6 minutes) Choose the word or phrase that would best complete the following sentences. 1. I met a client I finished my work at the office. a. although b. since c. because d. after 2. Peter left for work, his wife went back to sleep. a. While b. Whenever c. As soon as d. Which Page 5
3. I had a medical checkup it is a job requirement. a. after b. although c. while d. because 4. I will not release your salary you submit your identification papers. a. unless b. since c. after d. once 5. I forget the words in my head, I should write them down. a. Till b. Before c. Until d. When Page 6