PART 1　国际会议

题目

Do you like attending international conferences？ Do you prefer to go with colleagues or by yourself？ 你喜欢参加国际会议吗？你喜欢和同事一起去还是自己去？

思路点拨

思路1

喜欢——提供了学习和交流的机会

和同事一起去——与同事一起参加能够互相弥补缺漏

思路2

喜欢——有机会了解别国文化和传统

自己去——自己单独参加能够节省时间、更加自由

回答范例

范例1　Personally，I like attending international conferences because they provide us with opportunities to learn and communicate.I prefer to attend international conferences with my colleagues，so that we can make up for what we may have missed in the interactions.

就我个人而言，我喜欢参加国际会议，因为这给我们提供了学习和交流的机会。我喜欢和同事一起参加国际会议，这样可以弥补我们在交流的过程中可能遗漏的东西。

范例2　I like attending international conferences very much，because such occasions provide opportunities to learn about other cultures and traditions.I prefer attending conferences by myself，since I don’t have to wait for other people and I can have more freedom to enjoy the experience.

我非常喜欢参加国际会议，因为这样的场合可以给我机会去了解其他国家的文化和传统。我更喜欢自己参加会议，因为这样我就不需要去等别人，我可以有更多的自由来享受这种经历。

亮点词汇

make up for 弥补

wait for 等候

拓展例句

A conference offers everything in one place.I can easily judge relevant standards and prices and there’s a lot to choose from.

会议在一个地方提供了所有的东西。我可以很容易地判断相关标准和价格，有很多选择的余地。

PART 2　参加会议

题目

What is important when attending a meeting？　参加会议时，什么是重要的？

·preparing well　·充分准备

·keeping notes　·做记录

·...　·……

思路点拨

思路1

论点1：充分准备 —— 全面了解会议主题

论点2：做记录——更好地遵循会议的指导意见

✧论点3：守时——表现出对与会者的尊重

思路2

论点1：充分准备——能够让领导印象深刻

论点2：做记录——能够帮助人们更好地回忆会议的内容

✧论点3：参与讨论——会议的成功取决于与会者的参与度

回答范例

范例1　Meetings can be very productive and fun，or totally overwhelming.If you want to make the most effective use of the meetings you attend，maybe consider these tips.

Firstly,preparing well enables you to understand the topic of the meeting thoroughly.You can get the best out of it.

Secondly,keeping notes can help you better follow the recommendations made in the meeting.

Finally,being punctual will show respect for all attendees,especially the chairman of the meeting.

会议可以是富有成效的、有趣的，也可以让人喘不过气来。如果你想最有效地利用你参加的会议，或许可以考虑一下这些建议。

首先，充分的准备可以让你对会议的主题有一个全面的了解。你可以从中受益。

其次，做记录可以使你更好地遵循会议的指导意见。

最后，守时是对所有与会者的尊重，尤其是对会议主席。

提问

Q1：As an attendee，how to prepare for a meeting？ 作为与会者，如何为会议做准备？

A：You should gather all the relevant documents，and get a clear picture of the topic of the meeting so that you can think about what kind of question they are going to ask.你应该把所有的相关文件都收集起来。在对会议的主题有一个清晰的认识之后，你就可以思考他们会问什么样的问题。

Q2：What is the best way to keep notes during the meeting？ 在会议中最好的做记录的方法是什么？

A：Firstly，you need to use a pen and paper.They are less intrusive and easier to use.Secondly，you need to learn shorthand.It is still relevant，especially when you’re listening to a speaker who talks fast.Thirdly，plot the outline of your notes even before the meeting starts.Finally，don’t wait until the day after the meeting to start writing a report.Prepare a written report based on your notes right away，while everything is still fresh in your mind.首先，你需要用笔和纸。它们的干扰较小，使用起来也更容易。其次，你需要学习速记。这仍然是有意义的，特别是当你在听一个语速很快的人说话的时候。再次，在会议开始之前就勾画出你的笔记大纲。最后，不要在开会隔天才开始写报告。趁着一切还记忆犹新的时候，根据你的笔记立刻准备书面报告。

范例2　Meetings can be time suckers，and if nothing gets accomplished during them，frustration may ensue.Here are three important points of attending a meeting.

First of all,preparing well means that you take your work seriously.Your superiors will be impressed by your dedication.

Secondly,keeping notes helps people to have a better recollection of what happened during the meeting.

Finally,when attending a meeting,you need to participate in the discussion since it determines the success of the meeting.

开会很耗费时间，如果在会议期间什么都没有完成，挫败感就会随之而来。以下是出席会议的三个要点。

首先，充分准备意味着你认真对待工作。你的领导会对你的奉献精神印象深刻。

其次，做笔记可以帮助人们更好地回忆会议的内容。

最后，参加会议时，你需要参与讨论，因为讨论决定了会议的成功与否。

提问

Q1：In your opinion，how to participate in the discussion during a meeting？ 在你看来，如何在会议中参与讨论？

A：I think attendees should convey ideas simply，but with enthusiasm.Furthermore，they need to discuss the conclusions and don’t be afraid to highlight issues.我认为与会者应该简单地表达想法，但要充满热情。此外，他们需要讨论最终结果，不要害怕强调问题。

Q2：In your opinion，is attending meetings necessary？ 在你看来，参加会议有必要吗？

A：I think it depends.We do need to attend meetings to discuss business and to solve problems.But on the other hand，if they take too much of people’s time and don’t have the desired effect，I don’t think it’s necessary to attend meetings too often.我认为这要看情况。我们确实需要参加会议来讨论业务和解决问题。但是另一方面，如果会议占用了人们太多的时间并且没有达到想要的效果，那我认为就没有必要经常参加会议了。

亮点词汇

recollection n.回忆

desired adj.想要的

拓展例句

Listening carefully is very important when attending a meeting.By doing so,you can better understand what other people are talking about and benefit from their ideas.

开会时认真听讲是很重要的。你这么做之后，就可以更好地理解其他人在谈论什么，并从他们的想法中受益。

PART 3　参加客户会议

题目(www.daowen.com)

Attending a Client Meeting

You work for a chemical company.As a key account representative,you have been invited to a meeting held by your company and a potential client.

Discuss and decide together:

·What materials need to be brought to the meeting?

·How to prepare the presentation at the meeting?

参加客户会议

你在一家化工企业工作，作为公司的重要客户代表，你受邀去参加公司和一名潜在客户举行的会议。

一起讨论并决定：

·需要携带哪些参会材料？

·如何准备在会议上的展示？

思路点拨

话题1：

话题2：

回答范例

A:I heard that you are being invited to a meeting held by our company and a potential client.You must be excited.

B:I am.But there are things I need to prepare.

A:Prepare what?

B:Materials.Things like a company introduction.

A:Yeah,right! You need to write a piece for the introduction and for the products and services,too.

B:I know.Not only that,a cooperative scheme is also needed to be prepared.It’s essential.

A:It must be exhausting.I feel sorry for you,man.

B:I think I can handle it.After that,there’s the preparation for the presentation.I need to make slides for it.

A:So that the audience can have an overview of the presentation.And a manuscript is also needed,am I right?

B:Yes.So I have a lot of work to do for the next two weeks.

A:If there’s anything I can do to help you,please ask.

B:Thank you.I really appreciate it.

A：我听说你被邀请参加我们公司和一位潜在客户举行的会议，你一定很兴奋。

B：我是很激动。但我需要准备一些东西。

A：准备什么？

B：一些材料。例如公司介绍。

A：没错！你需要写一篇介绍文，还有产品和服务的介绍。

B：我知道。不仅如此，还需要准备一个合作方案，这是非常必要的。

A：这一定很累。我很同情你，伙计。

B：我想我能行。然后，就是为展示做准备。我得给它做个幻灯片。

A：这样听众们就能对展示有个大概的了解了。还需要一份发言稿，对吗？

B：是的。所以接下来的两个星期我有很多工作要做。

A：如果有什么我能帮得上忙的，尽管开口。

B：谢谢，我真的很感激。

提问

·What are the benefits of holding a client meeting？ 召开客户会议的好处是什么？

The benefits of client meetings are endless，as it allows us to handpick the most suitable and appropriate candidates for each post and develop a solid relationship with each client.On the other hand，it also allows our clients to realize exactly what they need，and the high standard of services that we offer.客户会议的好处是无穷无尽的，因为它可以让我们为每个职位挑选最合适的人选，并与每一位客户建立稳固的关系。另一方面，它也让我们的客户确切地意识到他们的需求以及我们提供的高标准服务。

·Do you think it is necessary to hold meetings with clients frequently？ （Why？/Why not？） 你认为经常和客户召开会议有必要吗？（为什么？/为什么不？）

Personally，I think it’s not necessary.The goal of client meetings is to enable information to be shared amongst an entire group of people at once.If the information is valuable，and changes are made or knowledge is gained as a result，then the meeting might be worth it.If it happens too often，however，the information that is shared isn’t necessarily valuable.就我个人而言，没有这个必要。客户会议的目标是使信息能够在整个团队中即时共享。如果信息是有价值的，并且因此让我们做出了某些改变或获得了知识，那么会议可能是有价值的。然而，如果经常开会，那么共享的信息就不一定有价值。

亮点词汇

overview n.概述

manuscript n.稿件

endless adj.无穷无尽的

handpick v.亲自挑选

amongst prep.在……当中

at once 马上

拓展例句

Having a meeting is an effective way to collect ideas,make problems known to people and get their suggestions to solve them.

开会是收集意见、让大家知道问题所在并寻求解决问题的建议的一种有效的方法。

词汇点睛　collect ideas 收集意见

商务背景知识扩展

The Importance of Effective Meetings

Meetings are vitally important—if done well.Meetings help people feel included,trusted,and that they are important team members,as well as giving them the opportunity to contribute to the success of their companies.Meetings and individual one-on-one conversations are the fuel that runs our companies.

Our organizational culture is critically important and drives the consistency of our success,or the lack thereof.And our culture is not determined solely by our most senior leaders.The principles,practices and behaviour of our middle managers are equally important.We’ve likely all heard,“People don’t leave their companies,they leave (quit) their bosses.” This is true.

Meetings give important opportunities for our team members to contribute their ideas and also to let them know what we expect,need and want from them.

Unfortunately,a lot of meetings,well,most,are ineffective.We speak with literally hundreds in the workplace each year as we are facilitating our leadership coaching and assessments of organizational culture and leadership.A theme which comes up often is meetings,e.g.,the number of meetings and their inefficiency.This is worth addressing,as it certainly is important.

One highly effective leader said to me:“We can work or we can meet.” It made me chuckle.I have thought about that ever since.So many people say:“Ugh,another meeting.There are so many and so little is accomplished.”

Of course,again,meetings are essential.No question.Yet,they should be purposeful and efficient.

有效会议的重要性

会议是至关重要的——如果办得好。会议让人们感到自己被包容、被信任，是重要的团队成员，同时也让他们有机会为公司的成功做出贡献。会议和个人一对一的交谈是我们公司运转的动力。

我们的组织文化是至关重要的，它驱动着我们成功或缺乏成功的一致性。我们的文化不仅仅是由最资深的领导者决定的。我们中层管理者的原则、做法和行为同样重要。我们可能都听过“人不是离开公司，而是离开老板”这句话。这是真的。

会议为我们的团队成员提供了重要的机会来表达他们的想法，也让他们知道我们对他们的期望、需求和需要。

不幸的是，很多会议，或者说大多数会议是无效的。我们每年都会在工作场所与数百人进行交流，以促进我们的领导能力培训，以及组织文化和领导能力评估。我们经常提到的一个主题就是会议，比如会议的数量和效率低下。这是值得解决的问题，因为这当然很重要。

一位高效的领导对我说：“我们可以工作，也可以开会。”我咯咯地笑了，从那以后我就一直在想这件事。很多人都说：“啊，又要开会了。开的会太多，解决的问题却很少。”

当然，重申一下，会议必不可少。这毫无疑问。然而，它们应该是有目的和高效的。