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Short Texts: Invoices & Receipts

Read the short texts and choose the best answer for each question.

1.

Team Meeting

Team meeting: Wednesday, 17th November, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in Meeting Room 4. Agenda: Review of the latest project milestones and discussion on client feedback. Please ensure that all updates are submitted before the meeting.

What does this meeting structure suggest about the team's project management approach?

  1. They prefer spontaneous discussion of project issues.
  2. They prioritise preparation and efficient use of meeting time.
  3. They focus on individual rather than group performance.

2.

Quarterly Review Meeting

Quarterly review meeting: Friday, 24th November, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. in Conference Room 1. This meeting will focus on reviewing company performance over the last quarter, including sales, marketing, and product development. All department heads are required to attend and present their findings.

How does this meeting format reflect the company's management style?

  1. It encourages collaborative assessment of business performance across departments.
  2. It emphasises competition between different departments.
  3. It focuses on individual departmental achievements only.

3.

Client Presentation

Client presentation: Monday, 6th December, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Conference Room 2. Please ensure that all presentation materials are prepared in advance. The meeting will focus on presenting our new product features to the client. If there are any last-minute changes, inform the project manager as soon as possible.

Which important fact is contained in this information?

  1. This is a last-minute change to the previous scheduled meeting.
  2. Multiple clients will be asking questions.
  3. Work for the presentation must be done before the meeting.

4.

Training Session

Training session: Tuesday, 23rd November, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the training room. Topic: Introduction to project management software. Please make sure you bring your laptop, as this will be a hands-on session where you will learn how to navigate the new software.

What training approach has been chosen for this session?

  1. An interactive, practical learning experience.
  2. A theoretical introduction to software concepts.
  3. A demonstration-only session by the trainer.

5.

Sales Meeting

Sales meeting: Thursday, 9th December, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. via Zoom. Please be prepared to discuss the current sales targets and the strategy for the next quarter. The meeting link will be sent out an hour before the session begins.

What aspects of sales performance will this meeting address?

  1. Individual sales techniques and customer feedback.
  2. Technical aspects of the sales reporting system.
  3. Current performance evaluation and future strategic planning.

6.

Product Launch Event

Product launch event: Friday, 3rd December, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the main conference hall. The event will showcase our latest product range to industry leaders. Please confirm your attendance by replying to this email before 1st December. We look forward to seeing you there!

What aspects of event planning does the attendance confirmation deadline support?

  1. Marketing material distribution.
  2. Logistical arrangements and resource allocation.
  3. Staff scheduling for presentations.

7.

Budget Meeting

Budget meeting: Wednesday, 15th December, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in Meeting Room 1. The purpose of the meeting is to finalise the budget for the next financial year. All department heads should bring their revised budget proposals for discussion. Please review your figures before the meeting. Non-attendance is not an option!

What is expected of the department heads?

  1. To prepare presentations on department achievements.
  2. To attend the meeting if they have final figures.
  3. To bring revised budget proposals.

8.

End-of-Year Performance Review

End-of-year performance review: Monday, 20th December, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. in the HR office. Each employee will have a one-on-one meeting with their manager to discuss their performance over the last year. Please make sure you bring any relevant documents, such as completed project reports or feedback from clients.

Which of these things should employees NOT bring to their reviews?

  1. Reports on projects they've worked on.
  2. References from their leads.
  3. Comments from clients they've worked with.

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