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Dear teachers,
I made a scenario for a faculty meeting.
It would be appreciated if you could proof-read my scenario in English.
| 1 | Now, I declare open the Faculty Meeting to elect the 7th Faculty Member for the University Council. |
| 2 | All full-time faculty members, please stay on here for the meeting which will follow immediately. |
| 3 | The meeting will be held here immediately. |
| 4 | I would suggest that you remain seated so that it could end as quickly as possible. |
| 5 | Opening a Faculty Meeting and holding a vote require the attendance of a majority of the total members, and the concurrence of a majority of the members present. |
| 6 | Academic Affairs Staffs, |
| 7 | Please count the number of the full-time faculty members present and confirm whether we can hold the Faculty Meeting. |
| 8 | We are going to get started since a quorum is formed. |
| 9 | The agenda of this meeting is to elect recommended candidates for |
| 10 | We will elect candidates for the 7th Faculty Member for the University Council, each recommended by each department respectively.] |
| 11 | As 5 candidates are recommended for 5 posts, there will be a vote to ask whether you agree or disagree with 5 recommend candidates for the 5 posts, rather than a vote to elect each candidate. |
| 12 | When the ballot papers are distributed, please check the list of candidates and mark Agree or disagree at the bottom. |
| 13 | If you completed your vote, please remain seated for a moment. |
| 14 | I declare the ballot closed. |
| 15 | Here is the result of the ballot. |
| 16 | Number of members voting: ________ |
| 17 | Agreed: ________ |
| 18 | Disagreed: ________ |
| 19 | There was ?? abstention. |
| 20 | 5 Candidates for the Faculty Member for the University Council are (Approved/ Disapproved.) |
| 21 | It’s time to conclude the Faculty Meeting. |
| 22 | We would like to express our gratitude to the professors for your cooperation. |
| 23 | What will follow is a Faculty Get-together Meeting at Hyoam Annex 2F/ for friendship and communication within the faculty members so all members are invited to join and have a good time. |
Thanks and best regards,
David Kim
Top answer
Is that a fictitious exercise, or is it meant to be real? Also, some of the lines are unnatural, and #2 - #5 suggest that you're trying to stop the staff from escaping!
- Is that a fictitious exercise, or is it meant to be real?
- Also, some of the lines are unnatural, and #2 - #5 suggest that you're trying to stop the staff from escaping!
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Is that a fictitious exercise, or is it meant to be real?
Also, some of the lines are unnatural, and #2 - #5 suggest that you're trying to stop the staff from escaping!
01 Now, I declare open the Faculty Meeting to elect the 7th Faculty Member in five faculties/departments for the University Council.
5 Opening a Faculty Meeting and Holding a vote requires the attendance of a majority of the total members,
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