MEETING AGENDA

Sunny Grove Elementary School Parent Association

When: Monday, June 15, 7:00 p.m.

Where: Library

Objective: To plan fundraising activities for spring term

1. Presentation about school activities in need of funding

2. Brainstorming: fundraising activities

3. Select most effective fundraising activities: discussion and vote

4. Set up committees and assign responsibilities

Task 1:

 Now answer the following questions:

1. What type of meeting is the agenda for?

2. Who are the participants?

3. What is the purpose of the meeting?

4. How long do you think it is going to be?

5. How can the participants prepare for the meeting?

answer:

1 meeting in community

2 some students' parents belong 

3 To plan fundraising activities for spring term

4 I think it will take one and half hours.

5 They need to think about fundraising activities and who will be the committees and who is responsible for assigning.

Task 2:

Create a dialogue between two managers who decide on a meeting. Then, write a memo to the participants of the meeting to inform them about the time and place of the meeting. Include an agenda with possible items for discussion.

 

                                      ORIENTATION SESSION

For all new staff

When: Next Monday, 9am-11am

Where: Conference room

To let new staff familiarize the costumer service, we will have an orientation session. Jena and Arerafiu will give a presentation on complain policy and return policy. Rula will be on punctuality, sign in policy, break and lunch. please be on time.

Task 3:

 Watch a video about parent-teacher interviews. Listen to a parent-teacher interview at:

www.settlementdownloads.org/downloads/video/parentteacher/PT_EN.html

While you are listening, identify the expressions that are used to:

 Answer the questions below about the interview.

1. Is Richard progressing well in school?

2. What specific comments about Richard’s performance does the teacher make?

3. What four questions did the parents ask?

4. What information do the parents give the teacher about their son?

5. What suggestions does the teacher give to help Richard do better in school?

6. How does the meeting end?

answer

1 Yes, Richard is progressing well in school.

2 The teacher said Richard is strong student.

3 the parents asked

 why Richard doesn't bring homework to home?

How is the relationship between Richard and his classmates? Does he make friends in school?

Is there any program after school?

What are learning skills?

4 The parents sail Richard loved to write story in China and they read books with Richard but sometimes read Chinese book.

5 He suggested Richard should better read a little more books at home.

6 At the end of meeting the parent had clear idea of Richard's performance in school.

 

task one
  similarities: the purpose of  the presentations is  teaching. the purpose and conclusion are clear.
difference:  the first speaker wrote points on the board and spoke slowly and clearly. The speech was formal. There were many details in the speech. 
the second presenter face to a group audiences.  He interacted with audiences successfully.   He didn't use any visual aid. He spoke a long time for illustrating one point. His gestures are varies.


The two presentations are totally different style. Both of them are good for me. I can get some  information from the first person. But I prefer the second one: He is very humor. He asked questions and know how to grab audiences attention. He teach us how to bring life into a speech by his speech. I think the audiences will  never forget "tell a story, make a point."  

Lon: What’s this? 

Abigail: It’s a …memo……… about a ……safety inspection………….. scheduled for next week. 

Lon: A safety inspection? How are we ever going to pass a safety inspection? 

Abigail: What do you mean? This isn’t an …unsafe …………… workplace. We’ve had a good record. None of our employees have had …on the job…………….. injuries this year and we’ve never had a …fatality…………... I don’t understand why you’re so worried. 

Lon: From what I’ve heard, the inspectors don’t just look at injury rates. They look for the smallest …hazard…………… that may be …remotely dangerous………………. If we get cited, we may be …shut down…………………... 

Abigail: …With all do respect……………………., I don’t think that’s how it works. Yes, the inspector will look at our work environment and our …gear………… and machinery to make sure there are no hazards or …toxic……… substances. 

Lon: That’s what I’m worried about. 

Abigail: But, if they find a ……violation………., we’ll get a chance to fix the problem. They won’t shut us down without giving us a chance …to   comply…………… with their ……safety  standards………………………... 

Lon: I sure hope you’re right. 

Abigail: Me, too. We’ll know after next week’s inspection. 

Task 1:

Rewrite the sentences below, replacing the words in italics with their formal equivalents from the box. Make sure you use the correct form of the verb.

review	concerned	angry	ensure	receive
purchase	complete	assure	request	would like

1. I can promise you this will never happen again. assure

2. We will make sure the computer is repaired by one of our technicians.  ensure

3. The book I bought online was damaged. purchase purchased

4. I want you to give me my money back. would like  

5. I hope you got the package I sent last week. received

6. He’s really mad about the service he received at our store. angry

7. The work will be finished by the end of the month. completed

8. The manager is worried that they won’t meet their deadline. concerned

9. Please go over the proposal and make any necessary changes. review

10. She asked for the information a long time ago.  requested 

Task 2:

Read the sentences below and decide whether or not they use the degree of formality appropriate for the given situation. Revise the sentences if necessary.

1. a note to a co-worker: The meeting is at 10 sharp. Don’t be late.

2. a letter to a Member of Parliament: Thank you for your help in this matter.

3. an email message to a friend: I am looking forward to seeing you there :)

4. a note to a child’s teacher: I would greatly appreciate it if you could inform me when I could meet with you.

5. an email message to a superior: I’ll let you know about the time of the meeting ASAP.

6. a manager to her subordinates: Thanks for your hard work, guys!

7. a letter accompanying your résumé: Here is my résumé.

8. a note to the office cleaner: I would appreciate it if you could kindly clean under my desk in a timely fashion.

1, The meeting is at 10 o'clock. Please be on time.

2'  Greatly appreciate you for your help in this matter.

5, I would like to inform you about the time of the meeting ASAP.

6, Thanks for your hard work, everyone!

7. Enclosed pleased find my resume for your referents.
8.Could please clean my desk if you have time.

I have a friend who changed my perspective of friendship. Her name is Fang, and she is a nurse. The first time I met her was at a dinner. That night she sat beside me and served the tea for everyone frequently. Whole night she talked to everyone. That made me think she was diplomatic and a little bit ostensible.
I was educated by my father that the friendship should be like water and not apparent. Gradually, I found she was really a considering person and she cared of every person beside her. The reason she did something for friends and gave something to others was because she payed attention about them, by contrast, the reason I would not show my love was because I didn't care. I was not a selfish person at all. What I needed to improve was showing myself. As you see, I am a outgoing and popular person now.

My present house and previous house are different.

First of all, the materials are different. The previous one is made of brick and concrete and rooms are divided by brick. In contrast, the house here, only the foundation base is made of concrete. the upper part is made of wood.

Secondly, the sizes of rooms are different. The house in China was big and every room are spacious. Comparing with that, the house in Toronto is smaller and rooms are narrow. 

But I love my present house because this is the only house I spent lots of time and passion to decorate it. Every thing in the house was chosen by myself. It is a warm and sweet house. It is my house.

After fighting against the Americans, the first natives didn't get any redress but also were marginalized and poverty. And after the war, the line marking the board became clear. The friendship between America and Canada was renewed.