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M: Could we have a quick word about the sales conference?
W: Yes, of course. The venue’s booked.
M: Good. And I’ve got some definite numbers now. There are 107 delegates.
W: That’s OK. The auditorium holds 130, and I’ve booked two other rooms as well.
M: We need to sort out the program.
W: It’s difficult to do that without knowing how many people are attending each talk. There is a conference room that holds 60 people and a meeting room that holds 30.
M:  Well, everyone’s going to Mr. Tananka’s presentation. He’s giving the opening address. But I’ll find out about the others. W: Would you also ask the speakers if they need any special equipment?
M: What have you got, then?
W: There are simultaneous translation facilities in the auditorium and there’s a video projector in the conference room.
M:  What about microphones and slide projects?
W: All the rooms have them.
M: Good.
W: What time would you like to start?
M: Nine, I think. Then we can fit two sessions in before lunch. What are we doing for lunch? W: There’s a bar for drinks and I thought we’d have a buffet.
M: Don’t they do sit-down meals?
W: Yes. Would you prefer a sit-down meal, then?
M:  I think so.
W: OK, I’ll arrange it.
M: And I’ll find out what equipment the speakers need.