All managers need written progress reports from their staff, but it is often necessary to make a verbal progress report during a meeting. A verbal report can be thought of as a combination of a presentation and a question and answer session. 所有的經理都要從日常的資料中寫進展報告，但是口頭的匯報也是必不可少的。一個口頭報告包括陳述和問答環節。

When making a progress report, you' ll need to start with the overall status of the project, and then go on to explain how much of the work has been completed, at what stage the work is now, what remains to be done and, of course, what problems might have arisen. Because the format is "live", people may interrupt to ask questions or make comments and you should be sure of your facts when you go into the meeting. 當寫進程報告的時候，你首先應該寫項目的整體狀態；然后說明一下工作完成了多少，工作已經進行到哪一步了，還有多少沒有完成；當然還有可能產生的問題。因為形勢是活潑的，人們可能會打斷問些問題，或者做出點評，你需要做的就是當你進行報告的時候保證你所說的是真實的。

We' ll be listening to Angela, who works in the Operations department of her company. Blaine & Co. They plan to move to a new head office and the renovation, or preparation, of their space is currently underway. Angela has visited the new office and spoken with the key people on-site. As the dialog starts, she is called upon to give a verbal report on the progress of the renovation. 我們將聽到的是安吉拉，她在布萊恩公司的操作部門里工作。他們計劃搬到新的公司總部，新的工作環境目前正在準備和革新中。安吉拉去過公司新的辦公處，并在網上和主要的領導人進行了交流。在對話的開始，她須要做個口頭的工作進展匯報。

Listening Questions:

1. What did Angela do to prepare for this meeting?
2. Will Blaine & Co. be able to move as planned?
3. Where will Blaine & Co. get money to cover the extra costs?

verbal n. 動詞的非謂語形式 adj. 口頭的；言語的；動詞的；照字面的