5. For each sentence choose the correct phrasal verb.

1. The meeting had to be … (to a later date) because of the strike.     a) set off     b) put off     c) laid off     d) set to

2. Arguing is not easy. Sometimes you have to … aggressive people.         a)  handle to      b) deal with     c) cope on     d) work out

3. The boss wants an explanation.  How do you … the decrease in sales?        a) make up     b) break down     c)  add up     d)  account for

4. There will be no press conference tomorrow.  It has been … .           a) called off     b) taken back     c) put away     d) set off

5. They hope to … a contract and sign it before the end of the week. a) set up     b) put up     c) draw up     d) make up

6. I'm glad you're coming to the meeting.  I … to meeting you.        a) look ahead     b) look forward     c) see forward     d) think ahead

7. Harry visits the site of the company every morning.  He likes to … the latest events.         a)  stand up to      b) stay on to     c) keep up with     d) get up to

8. The companies are going to have a meeting in order to … their difficulties.        a) bash out     b) wash out     c) iron out     d) spread out

9. Tests will be … to determine the causes of the failure.          a) taken up     b) carried out     c)  looked into     d)  run on

10. Sophie wants to leave the company.  We'll have to … a way to make her stay.         a) set up     b) turn out      c) figure out     d) stumble on

6. Scan the text and outline the main features of each business meeting format. Types of Business Meeting Formats

Business meetings vary in their format, structure and tone, depending on the meeting's issue at hand and the general atmosphere of the office. Each format has a different goal, and the purpose and topic of a given meeting will greatly affect who speaks, how much they speak and the general tone of the meeting.

Strategy Meetings

Strategy meetings have a standard format where the group leader identifies and explains a problem or goal. The group leader also should discuss the urgency of the issue and itemize what needs to be done. The rest of the meeting then opens up for participants to brainstorm methods for conquering the goal or problem, with most people giving suggestions or thoughts. Alternatively, the meeting could conclude with the group leader assigning participants instructions or projects to complete individually or in groups.

Pitch Meetings

Pitch meetings occur often in advertising or sales, but can also take place in other fields of business when an employee wants to introduce a new idea or method of working. For example, an advertising team might have a pitch meeting where it attempts to sell a group of clients on a specific marketing plan. Another example would be an employee holding a pitch meeting to convince the rest of the office to adopt a new software for completing projects. Pitch meetings usually involve a presentation right off the top, followed by a question and answer period from participants.