English test 3 - expressions

Question 1

Begin the proceedings

Answer 1

Ok, I think we should get started. Welcome, everyone,

Question 2

Summarize background informations

Answer 2

I’d like to begin by explaining the issues at stake today. As some of you probably know,

Question 3

State the objectives of the meeting

Answer 3

The main aim of our meeting todays is…

Question 4

Brief round-table

Answer 4

Before we begin, let’s make sure we know who everyone is, shall we?
Could you all briefly introduce yourselves?

Question 5

Designate the first speaker

Answer 5

Thank you everyone. And now let’s begin with the first item on the agenda.
Or
I’d like the representative of the (association) to take the floor first, please, and outline the problems you are facing today.

Question 6

Summarise what has been said during the meeting

Answer 6

So, to summarise today’s meeting, we’ve debated the issu of X and outlined several possible solutions

Question 7

Check for comments

Answer 7

Does anyone have anything else to add?

Question 8

Direct the meeting towards a decision

Answer 8

Could we now try and reach some sort of compromise?

Question 9

Make recommendations

Answer 9

Ok so, if everyone’s in agreement, I recommend that

Question 10

Invite people to make a clear decision

Answer 10

Shall we put that to vote? Any abstentions?

Question 11

Check for final comments and close the meeting

Answer 11

So if that’s everything, we can end the meeting here.