Martin： Let me take a minute to sum up the main points of this discussion. There are two potential areas for development in the future： overseas market and the internet. Both have their own particular need for marketing strategy.... for overseas markets， we depend heavily on our cultural consultants， and for the internet， we need to redo our image to appeal to a young set of consumers. Bob， do you have anything to add
Bob： So we need to be sensitive to the needs of different markets in order to continue to see success.1
Peter： You are right.
Martin： So I need your full support.
Bob： Don’t worry. You’ll have it.
Martin： Thank you！ If nobody wants to add anything， we can draw the meeting to a close.
会议总结
马丁：让我简短地把这次讨论的重点做个总结。将来两个有发展潜力的领域是：海外市场和互联网。每个市场都有自己特有的销售策略需求……对海外市场而言，我们要重点依靠我们的文化顾问；而对于互联网来说，我们需要重新塑造我们的形象以吸引年轻的消费群体。鲍勃，你还有什么要补充的吗？
鲍勃： 因此，要想不断取得成功，我们需要对不同的市场需求保持敏感性。
彼得：没错。
马丁：所以我需要你们的全力支持。
鲍勃：别担心，我们会支持你的。
马丁：谢谢！如果没有什么别的问题，会议到此结束。
Notes 注释
sum up 总结；概述
particular [p"tikjul] n. adj.特别的；独有的
consultant [kn"sltnt] n.顾问
sensitive ["sensitiv] adj. 敏感的；灵敏的
Tips小贴士
①So we need to be sensitive to the needs of different markets in order to continue to see success. 因此，要想不断取得成功，我们需要对不同的市场需求保持敏感性。in order to与 so as to的区别是：in order to表示“为了”“以便”，只引导目的状语，可以置于句首或句末。例如：（1）In order to pass the exam， he studied even harder. 为了通过考试，他学习更加努力。（2）He works hard in order to catch up with the other students.他用功学习，为的是跟上其他同学。而so as to表示“以至于”，不能位于句首，即引导结果状语时，不能互换与 in order to 互换，而引导目的状语时，可以与in order to互换。例如：（1）She’s afraid of making any noise so as to wake up the baby. 她怕发出响声弄醒孩子。（结果）（2）I got up early this morning so as to/in order to catch the early train. 为了赶早车，今天早晨我起床很早。（目的）
读书笔记
Cancelling the Meeting
取消会议
01.Classic Sentences经典句子
1.We could put off the meeting or cancel it.
我们可以把会议延期，也可以取消。
2.Why not cancel the meeting
为什么不取消会议呢？
3.Can you eliminate meetings， or at least get out of them
能不能取消会议，或者至少不去参加？
4.It is suggested that the meeting should be canceled.
有人建议取消会议。
5.I prefer to call off the meeting on account of boss"s absence.
我倾向于取消会议，因为老板不在。
6.We had to put the meeting off， since so many people were absent.
由于很多人缺席，我们不得不取消会议。
7.His suggestion is that the meeting (should) be canceled.
他的建议是取消会议。
8.What"s the reason of canceling the meeting
取消会议的理由是什么
9.They would be very reluctant to postpone or cancel the meeting.
他们不太愿意推迟会议或者取消会议。
10.We had to put the meeting off， since so many people were absent.
由于很多人缺席，我们不得不取消会议。
11.Our boss called to cancel the meeting.
老板打电话来说取消会议。
12.Cancelling the meeting at the last minute will jeopardize our business relationship.
最后一刻取消会议将会损坏到我们的业务关系。
13.Our manager might not come back to the office this morning. In that case， we will have to cancel the meeting.
我们经理今天上午可能不回办公室了，如果那样的话，我们将不得不取消会议。
14.Susan， please inform to cancel the meeting and send everyone a report.
苏珊，请通知取消这次会议并向每人发一份报告。
15.They told him that the meeting had been cancelled.
他们告诉他会议已被取消。
02.Useful Dialogue实用会话
Cancelling a meeting
Linda：I’m truly sorry about this， but we are going to have to cancel the meeting in the afternoon.
Jackson：That can’t be！ You know fully well how important it is. You gave me the green light just yesterday.
Linda：I know. But there’s really nothing that can be done about it. The AV equipment has been damaged and can’t be fixed on such short notice.
Jackson：Mr. Baker is going to hit the roof when he hears about it. This is a big order.
Linda：I’ve told all departments of the cancellation and rescheduled with the client for Thursday.
Jackson：I’d better call the client again myself and try to obtain their forgiveness.1
Linda： I know you don’t want to do this right now， but Mr. Baker will be out of the office this afternoon. You’ll have to tell him this morning.
Jackson： Oh， really If that， I will go to tell him right now. Wish me luck.
取消会议
琳达：实在很抱歉，我们下午的会议必须取消。
杰克逊：这怎么可以呢？你很清楚这个会议的重要性，昨天还说没问题的。
琳达：我知道，但是我实在无能为力。视听设备受损，无法在短期内换修。
杰克逊：贝克先生知道这件事会大发雷霆的。这可是笔大单。
琳达：我已经通知各部门会议要取消，也和客户改在星期四。
杰克逊：我最好亲自打电话给客户，设法获得他们的谅解。
琳达：我知道你现在不想做这件事，但贝克先生下午出去，你得在今天早上告诉他。
杰克逊：噢，真的吗？如果是那样，我现在就去告诉他。祝我好运吧！
Notes 注释
damage ["dmid] v. 损害；损毁
hit the roof 勃然大怒
big order 大订单
reschedule [ri："edju：l] v. 重新排定日程；重订时间表；重新计划
Tips小贴士
①Try to obtain their forgiveness. 设法获得他们的谅解。try to do sth.表示“努力做某事”，强调付出努力，但不一定成功。例如：
Please try to finish this work in thirty minutes. 请尽量在30分钟完成这项工作。
与之相区别的是try doing sth.，它表示“尝试干、干……试试”，含有“看结果如何”之意。例如：
Why don’t you try riding a bike to school 为什么不试着骑车去学校呢？
Preparations for an Exhibition
筹备展会
01.Classic Sentences经典句子
1.Have you prepared the guidebook
手册准备好了吗？
2.What do you think of our booth
你看我们的展台怎么样？
3.Can we set up the stand now
我们现在可以搭展台吗？
4.Is there any way that we could have a spot in the middle somewhere
有没有办法帮我们找一个比较靠近中间的展位呢？
5.How long will it take to finish the preparation work
完成筹备工作需要多长时间？
6.We have to order a glass display counter.
我们得订制一个玻璃展示柜。
7.Everything is ready.
一切准备妥当。
8.Please paste up these posters on the walls in the surrounding hallways.
请你将这些海报贴在会场的四周。
9.Are there any show rules
展会有何规定？
10.All exhibits should be ready by the opening hour of the Exhibition.
所有展品都应该在展会开幕前准备好。
11.Should we wear our badges at all times
展览期间我们应该随时佩戴证章吗？
12.Do you think it would be better to move this signboard a little more to the right
将这个看板向右移动一点是不是更好？
13.I’m sure we can arrange it before then.
我们相信我们可以在那之前安排好。
02.Useful Dialogue实用会话
Exhibition preparations
Mr. White：Cathy， How is the preparation for the fair
Cathy：I am worried about the hall decoration.
Mr. White：What’s up
Cathy：It should be completed by the next week and we have only one more week.
Mr. White：I think we will have to try our best. What about the transport of the exhibits.
Cathy：So far so good！ I think they’ll be here on time.1