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10 UNIT 1 Let’s get started
The project manager of a construction company is giving a presentation to his colleagues. Put the
sentences in the right order. Then listen and check.
a This morning I’d like to update
you on the current status of
work at the construction site.
The information I give you today
should help you with planning
your next steps.
b For those of you who don’t
know me, my name is Gordon
Selfridge. Let me just write that
down for you. OK. I’m the
project manager in charge of the
Bak Tower building project in
Dubai.
c I’ve divided my presentation into three parts.
d Hello, everyone.
e Then I’ll move on to the problems we’re facing with our local suppliers.
f First of all, let me thank you for coming here today. I’m aware that you’re all busy preparing
for the annual meeting this week, so I really appreciate you taking the time to be here.
g I’ll start off by showing you some photos of the building site and discussing the progress
we’ve made since January.
h My talk should take about 30 minutes. Please feel free to interrupt me at any time with
questions.
i I’ll end with some ideas for reducing labour costs that we’ve been looking into.
j Oh, and don’t worry about taking notes. I’ll be handing out copies of the PowerPoint slides.
Now put these points in the order in which Gordon mentions them.
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reducing labour costs
A
welcome & introduction
B
30 minutes for
presentation
C
problems with local
suppliers
G
questions during
presentation OK
H
three main parts
I
update on current
status
D
handout after
presentation
E
progress made since
January
F
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AUDIO