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The Office - Presentation Series 10 - The Q and A

Session (C0298)

Jonathan: Well everyone, I’m sure you’d like to join me

in thanking  Michael for what was a  really inspirational presentation.   Sincere thanks

Michael.

Jonathan:  Now, I’m sure many of you will be keen to

ask some questions, so I’d like to open it up a Q and A session. Please raise your hand if you have any questions at all. Janice, go ahead.

Janice:      Yes thank you Jonathan. I would just like to

go back to the comment Mr.  Ford made in regards to our competitors, particularly Or- ange.  Now as you know, Orange has es- tablished themselves as the market leader in the high-end lap-top market.

Janice:      How does Mr. Ford expect to compete with

a company that has such a huge reputation and huge resources?

Mr.           Well Janice,  first of all,  thanks for a very

Ford:         good question.  I think you have hit the nail

on the head actually. Orange are the global leaders precisely because of their size and power.

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Mr. But,  although  we  can’t  compete  in  terms

Ford: of size I do believe we hold an advantage in terms of dedication to customer service. Yes, I admit this is a David and Goliath bat- tle,but don’t forget who won that contest.

Frank: Ermmm, Mr Ford.  Could you elaborate on the actual technical details of the x420 a lit-

tle more?

Mr. I’d love to but I think we are a little pressed

Ford: for time right now.  However Jonathan has all the technical specs for you on the power- point presentation, which you can look over in your own time.

Marcie: Mr. Ford. One final question. Would you like to join me for a game of golf this Sunday?

Key Vocabulary

inspiration

open     it

up

N

P

stimulation  or  arousal of the mind, feelings

begin;start

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in        re-

gards P about

hit      the

nail     on

the head

P to say something that is exactly right

elaborate

V to explain something in a more detailed way

pressed

for time

P don’t have enough time

Supplementary Vocabulary

interpret

precise

jargon

in a rush

V

A

N

P

to  construe  or  under- stand  in  a  particular way

definite   or   exact   in statement

any talk or writing that one   does   not   under- stand

requiring  speed  or  ur- gency

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put forth

P

to give an idea or ques- tion   e.g   I   put   forth this  question  to  chal- lenge your idea’s

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