剑桥商务英语中级第二辑真题阅读精讲（15）

　　人邮第二辑真题TEST 3 READING PART 5
　　Meetings That Work
　　0 A vital skill for anyone running a business it is the ability to communicate
　　00 effectively. This is particularly important in a meeting where complex arguments
　　34 need to be put forward and where it is too vital to get the best out of the situation
　　35 and those present in as little time as possible. Before calling a meeting, ask
　　36 yourself if you actually need one, since so many are uNPRoductive results and do
　　37 not really need to take place. Sending an email or by using another means of
　　38 communication, such as a simple phone call, might achieve the desired results in
　　39 half the time. Having established the need for a meeting, so inform those you
　　40 wish to attend and ask people to be punctual. Concerning the key to a good
　　41 meeting is an agenda, which needs to be sent out in advance and should state the
　　42 date, time and location. It should also contain the names of those ones who will
　　43 be present and setthat out, starting with the most important, the points for
　　44 discussion. Ask in advance for suggestions for items to be discussed about but
　　45 set a deadline for submissions in order to reduce the amount of time that has to be spent under 'Any Other Business'.