L10U4-1-planning-a-presentation
1 Vocabulary Company update
Updating your colleagues
Here is some language you might need when giving an update on a business situation.
The company update was very interesting.
The company update was very interesting.
We are going to merge with Smoot Inc.
We are going to merge with Smoot, Inc.
Our acquisition(购置) of Hawley and Smith is going well.
Our acquisition of Hawley and Smith is going well.
We have three new hires. The most important is the new COO.
We have three new hires. The most important is the new COO.
Sales are poor in our African markets. We'll be closing one of our offices.
Sales are poor in our African markets. We'll be closing one of our offices.
TLG is a subsidiary of Mox Inc. Mox Inc. is the parent company.
TLG is a subsidiary of Mox Inc. Mox Inc. is the parent company.
subsidiary company 子公司
She gave us a company update with the latest news.
IXW and Smoot are going to merge . They'll be one company.
The acquisition of a German company will help our European sales.
There are three new hires in accounting. They're all very professional.
We're worried about sales in some of our Asian markets.
We are a subsidiary of a much larger company.
The parent company acquired the smaller company.
Verbs and nouns for business updates
Some verbs and nouns take the same form.
I will update you as soon as I know.
I will update you as soon as I know.
Is the CEO going to give us an update?
Is the CEO going to give us an update?
The company is going to hire more employees.
The company is going to hire more employees.
Is he the new hire?
Is he the new hire?
We need to find a new way to market the product. We need to find a new way to market the product.
Marketing the new product is a big challenge. Marketing the new product is a big challenge.
Other verbs and nouns take different forms
The two companies are going to merge.
The two companies are going to merge.
Will there be a merger between the two companies?
Will there be a merger between the two companies?
The parent company will acquire Smoot Inc.
The parent company will acquire Smoot Inc.
After the acquisition, Smoot Inc. will be a subsidiary.
After the acquisition, Smoot Inc. will be a subsidiary.
verb noun
market market
acquire acquisition
merge merger
hire hire
update update
sell sale
Listen and record what you hear.
After the acquisition, Smoot Inc. will be a subsidiary.
Is he the new hire?
We need to find a new way to market the product.
The parent company will acquire Smoot Inc.
Is the CEO going to give us an update?
Brazil is our biggest, most profitable market.
I will update you as soon as I know.
Will there be a merger between the two companies?
The company is going to hire more employees.
The two companies will merge.
2 Grammar Subject-verb agreement:'number of'
Subject-verb agreement with 'number of'
Use a number of + plural noun (复数名词) + plural verb for an inexact(不精确的) quantity.
Notice that the indefinite article (a) is used because the quantity isn't known.
A number of companies have merged lately. A number of companies have merged lately.
A number of the projectors are broken. A number of the projectors are broken.
Use the number of + plural noun + singular verb for a specific amount.
The definite article (the) is used here because it is a specific number,
even if that number is not stated in the sentence.
The number of people in that company is tremendous.
The number of people in that company is tremendous.
The number of our subsidiaries has increased to 15.
The number of our subsidiaries(子公司) has increased to 15.
Here are some other ways to talk about numbers of things. Notice that these expressions are all followed by a singular verb.
Each of my colleagues has a different opinion regarding the merger. Each of my colleagues has a different opinion regarding the merger.
Every one of the board members was happy with the acquisition. Every one of the board members was happy with the acquisition.
One of my colleagues has quit, and another is thinking about it. One of my colleagues has quit, and another is thinking about it.
Listen and record what you hear.
Each of my colleagues has a different opinion.
A number of the projectors are broken.
Every one of the board members was pleased.
A number of companies have merged lately.
3 Writing Presentation outline
Writing a presentation outline
The key to writing an outline (outline) is to keep it short and concise.
After a brief introduction, write the main points (main points) in the body.
In the conclusion, give a summary (summary) of your information, and list any next steps (next steps).
Jane wrote an outline for her update. Read the text, and answer the questions.
Introduction: There have been a number of recent changes in the company. Here's an update.
Main points:
- Acquisition of Sistronicks Computers
will complete by Aug. 16
will help in African markets
2. New hires
CFO Bob Barnett
3. Sales
big increase in China
stable in Russia
Summary: Company is generally very healthy.
Next step: Review the CEO's monthly email for details.
4 Final Task Company update
Your manager sent you an email, asking you to do the company update.
In your own words, write an outline for your presentation.
Your outline should include an introduction, the main points, a summary and next steps.
Type in the input box. Write 80-120 words. Use your own words where possible.
We take your privacy seriously.
Please don’t share any personal information (race, religion, health status, etc.) about yourself.
will complete by end of the year
will open new markets
increasing rapidly, especially Asia
opening new office in Seoul, Korea
CFO Mary Rickman
starts next week
Company update
From:
jane.harmon@bigcompany.com
To: efstudent@bigcompany.com
I'm really sorry, but I'll be gone tomorrow.
Can you give the company update in the meeting? You just have to cover the following three points.
First, inform them of our recent acquisition of Smoot Computers.
We expect this to open new markets for us. Also, the acquisition should be completed by the end of the year.
Second, let them know our sales are increasing rapidly, especially in Asia,
and that we're opening a new office in Seoul, Korea.
Finally, make sure they know we've hired Mary Rickman as our new CFO.
Tell them she starts next week. Make sure they understand that this is all good news.
We're doing very well! Oh,
yes – and tell everyone they can expect a more detailed update from me when I return.
Thanks!
Jane
