Introduction

　　In business meetings it is sometimes necessary to interrupt a speaker. This is possible but it should be done politely. We'll be looking at some ways you can do this.

　　在商务会议中，打断发言人有时在所难免。在今天的节目中，我们就来学习下，如何礼貌地打断别人。

　　Sean:First of all, the book re-launch. I just wanted to remind everybody that we will be re-launching the fairy-tales range with new modern covers, and that this is going to happen at the beginning of next month. It's important that we get this right and there have been quite a few…

　　John:Actually Sean, can I just ask you – sorry to hold the meeting up – can I ask you about those dates, because I thought that this was going to be published the month after next, and I understand that everybody has got their dates, but I do feel quite strongly that we’re bringing this out too soon.

　　Sean:Well, any other thoughts before I comment on that?

　　Carrie:I don’t think we’ve got any choice at all about it. If the radio programmes are going out at the beginning of next month, we’ve got to launch the book at the same time if we’re going to have any sales impact.

例：

Instructions: Finish the sentence with the correct phrase.

1.  ___________ , I would like to begin by saying that the company profits are up on last year's figures.
A To begin at
B First of all
C And start with
D And for starters

2.   ___________ about the plans for next month's meeting?
A Can I hear you
B Can I clarify you
C Can I ask you
D Can I include you

3.  ____________ , but I just wanted to clarify a couple of points before continuing.
A Sorry to hold the meeting up
B Sorry to hold the meeting down
C Sorry to hold the meeting around
D Sorry to hold the meeting along

4.  ___________ that all of the staff members should have an opportunity to give their opinion about the company review.
A I don't feel very strongly
B I am feeling quite strongly
C I am feeling more strongly
D I do feel quite strongly

Answers

1. B 
2. C 
3. A
4. D