2. Business Talks
Business talks generally cover opening or closing
comments at meetings, remarks made ate the
start or end of speeches, presentations, lectures,
etc., and extracts from talks made in a variety of
wide-ranging business situations.
3. Remember: On the actual test, you will hear but NOT see each
short talk.
Common Themes
Beginning/ending a presentation.
Introducing a new employee.
Outlining a new development.
Demonstrating a product.
Opening/closing a meeting.
Announcing someone’s retirement.
Beginning/ending a lecture.
4. Accepting/giving an award.
Opening/closing a conference.
Thanking people for coming to an event.
Giving a tour (of a factory, city, library, etc.).
Beginning/ending a seminar or class.
Addressing new employees.
Outlining a schedule of events.
Briefing staff before an event
