TOEIC Vocabulary - conference & convention & workshop
In this article, you will learn about TOEIC vocabulary words related to conference & convention & workshop topic. A good command of English vocabulary is extremely important in scoring well on all sections of the TOEIC. We strongly recommend that you study these vocabulary words to prepare for the TOEIC exam. While studying vocabulary words, you should write the words in a notebook, say the words and sentences many times, and try to create your own setences using the words.
attend
/əˈtɛnd/ play_circle_filledAttend = to go to an event or a place.
- I'll be away for the next three days to attend a conference.
- Mr. Lee is organizing the company banquet, so please let him know if you are able to attend.
- Many publishers are attending the International Fashion Fair, which is starting on Friday.
- All new hires are required to attend a training session which will take place on Friday, October 13 from 9:30 A.M. until 3:30 P.M. The session will be conducted in Meeting Room 3, and lunch will be provided.
- This year's WWDC will take place from June 6 to June 10. The conference will once again take place in an online format and will be free for all developers to attend. (WWDC = Worldwide Developers Conference)
conference
/ˈkɒnf(ə)r(ə)ns/ play_circle_filledConference = an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there is a group of talks on a particular subject
- As the conference room is being painted, our monthly staff meeting will be held in the cafeteria instead.
- Ms. Grant, we're ready for your briefing in conference room B.
- Due to space issues, the annual conference will take place in the San Jose Convention Center this year.
- The hotel is an ideal venue for conferences and business meetings.
- If most of your attendees are from out of town, you may want to hold your conference at a hotel or a venue that is within walking distance of several hotels and restaurants.
- Apple today confirmed it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in an online format from June 6 to June 10 this year, free for all developers to attend.
Be in conference = be in a meeting
- She spent an hour in conference with the chairman of the board.
- I'm sorry, Mr. Nash isn't available at the moment. He's in conference.
First and foremost, I want to remind you about the digital marketing conference on Sunday at Hotel Fairmount. We originally planned to hold it at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. However, I was informed that the hotel mistakenly double-booked that venue, so I had to move the event to the Stamford Ballroom. A final point to note. The starting time has been changed from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. If any other changes have to be made from now until the event, I'll be sure to let you know. |
convention
/kənˈvɛnʃ(ə)n/ play_circle_filledConvention = a large formal meeting of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest, or a large meeting for a political party
- We go to the weeklong annual teachers' convention every spring.
- He bought some new books at the science fiction convention.
- The much-anticipated Star Wars Celebration has been confirmed for the Anaheim Convention Center, May 26 to May 29, 2022.
- Several sculptures of horses stand in front of the convention center.
hold
/həʊld/ play_circle_filled1. Hold = to have something such as a meeting or an election
- I think we need to hold a meeting to discuss this issue tomorrow.
- As the conference room is being painted, our monthly staff meeting will be held in the cafeteria instead.
- The presidential election was held on December 15, 2019.
- Our upcoming charity event for children will be held at Central Park on August 14.
2. Hold = accommodate = to be able to contain
- The room is too small to hold so many guests.
- The room is too small to accommodate so many guests.
- Conference A can hold about 100 people.
- Conference A can accommodate about 100 people.
- One bag won't hold all of the stuff. We'd better take two bags.
3. Hold = to take and keep something in your hand or arms or to support something
- Would you mind holding the door open for me, please?
- My father was a real gentleman. I can't remember a single time when he didn't hold the door open for someone behind him or for someone approaching.
- Will the rope be strong enough to hold my weight?
- Each wheel is held on with four bolts.
- The pages of the book are held together with a strong adhesive.
host
/həʊst/ play_circle_filledHost = to have something such as a meeting, a tournament, or an election
- Which country is hosting the next World Cup?
- Tokyo will host the Olympics in 2020.
- The city is hosting the Winter Olympics next year.
- This convention was hosted by the Children Welfare Foundation at the Hilton Hotel yesterday.
- From August 19 to 30, Taipei and neighboring cities will host the 29th Summer Universiade. This will be the biggest international event it has ever hosted, offering a chance to raise Taipei's profile as a global city and enhance Taiwan's reputation as a tourist destination.
- This year it is my turn to host the annual company sales meeting.
Host = a place or organization that provides the space and other necessary things for a special event
- Paris will be the host of the next Olympics.
- The host nation for the next World Cup is Japan.
- 下屆世界盃的主辦國是日本。
Host = a person who introduces guests and performers, especially on television or radio
- Our host for tonight's show is Jimmy Fallon.
Host = a person who has guests
- We thanked our hosts for a very enjoyable evening.
seminar
/ˈsɛmɪnɑː/ play_circle_filledSeminar = an occasion when a teacher or expert and a group of people meet to study and discuss something
- The professor teaches three courses a term, including a seminar on Investment Banking.
- Welcome to the training seminar designed for business executives. I'm pleased to introduce Mr.Smith, who has been in the consulting business for a decade, to give the opening speech.
take place
play_circle_filledTake place = happen
- The concert will take place tomorrow at 7 P.M.
- I think it's way too early to book the flights. We are not even sure if the conference in Barcelona will actually take place.
- Have you seen The Adam Project on Netflix? Did you know that most of the filming took place in Ryan Reynolds' hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia?
- This year's WWDC will take place from June 6 to June 10. The conference will once again take place in an online format and will be free for all developers to attend. (注:WWDC = Worldwide Developers Conference)
M: When are you holding the training workshop for the new employees? W: I'm hoping it will take place by Wednesday. |
workshop
/ˈwəːkʃɒp/ play_circle_filledWorkshop = a meeting of people to discuss and/or perform practical work in a subject or activity
- Welcome to the training workshop designed for business executives. I'm pleased to introduce Mr.Smith, who has been in the consulting business for a decade, to give the opening speech.
Immerse yourself in a day full of bread and yeast baking! This intensive, full-day, hands-on workshop will cover all you need to know about baking bread and baking with yeast. During this class, you will be working in small groups. It's a great way to meet like-minded bakers and the perfect excuse to bring a friend! You will learn to bake a collection of tried and tested recipes including bread, rolls, scrolls, pizzas, brioche, and flatbread. The list is endless! |
attendance
/əˈtɛnd(ə)ns/ play_circle_filledAttendence = the fact of going to an event or a place.
Perfect Attendance means that a student or an employee goes to school or work every day of a year.
- I had perfect attendance this year.
- When I was little, I got five medals for perfect attendance at Sunday school.
- Just a few weeks before graduation, Elijah was expelled from the school for poor grades and bad attendance.
Attendence = the number of people going to an event or a place.
Be in attendance = have to attend
- At last month's meeting, attendance was poor.
- Attendance at this training is mandatory for everyone hired since June of this year.
- Please notify the employees who need to be in attendance.
- Theater attendance worldwide is still not close to what it was before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Congratulations to our perfect attendance students for February. All the following students we present and on time for every school day in February. For their diligence, they received an award and a Barnes & Noble gift card. |
attendee
/atɛnˈdiː/ play_circle_filledAttendee = someone who goes to an event or a place.
- We were expecting more attendees at the meeting.
- Did you get a list of the seminar attendees?
Canada's Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo 2022 Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo is Canada's favorite health and wellness event showcasing the industry's leading vendors. The expos are community-minded events open to all ages, fitness, and health levels. We welcome everyone who would like to improve their health or learn more about new products and services that have just been released in the Industry. We welcome all sizes and shapes to the expo. To say thank you to a healthier you and for attending the expo, we will gift our attendees with our exclusive tote bag. The tote bag contains samples and helpful information and is useful in gathering all the details from the exhibitors at the expo. |
banquet
/ˈbæŋ.kwət/ play_circle_filledBanquet = a large formal meal for many people, often followed by speeches in honour of someone
- The school holds a banquet for its faculty members at the end of the school year.
- Oh wow, look! The table ran the length of the banquet/banqueting hall.
- They've booked the banquet/banqueting hall at Hilton East Brunswick, with the ballroom for afters.
- The 2022 NBA Big Game Awards Banquet will take place at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney, Nebraska on March 4th-5th.
W: Where will you have your year-end banquet this year? M: Ours will be held at the buffet restaurant in the Royal Hotel. What about yours? |
CORPORATE EVENTS & CATERING From lunch meetings to gala events to cocktail receptions to company annual banquets, we are here to wow your employees and clients. You're in good hands with Hilton Malta because we take care of everything from the delicious food to the beautiful table linens. Our on-site event coordinators will work with you to make all the necessary arrangements to ensure your event is a huge success. |
venue
/ˈvɛnjuː/ play_circle_filledVenue = the place where a public event or meeting happens
- Can you pass me the map? I need to find the venue for the next session.
- Where is the meeting venue?
- The hotel has 26 meeting venues.
- Guess what? I got us an appointment to see a potential wedding venue.
- The hotel has twelve indoor and outdoor venues to accommodate gatherings of many sizes, featuring the 500-person Mahogany Ballroom. Catering, A/V tech, and wedding packages are also available. (A/V tech = audio/visual equipment)
W: Have you thought of a good location for our trade show this year? M: How about West End Community Centre? We can use the skating ring area. W: It is a very nice venue for a trade fair. I just don't know if it's what we needed. It might be too big. M: Maybe we should see how many vendors want to have booths then pick a space. |
symposium
/sɪmˈpəʊzɪəm/ play_circle_filledSymposium = an occasion at which people who have great knowledge of a particular subject meet in order to discuss a matter of interest
- The audience at the symposium had come from near and far.
- The university is hosting a symposium on European cinema.
- The symposium was sponsored by the Polish Women's Fund.
- The findings of the study will be presented to policy makers during a symposium.
- MAD was founded in 2011 by the famous Danish chef René Redzepi. The MAD Symposium is held every August in a circus tent on a small island in Copenhagen's harbor. The selected participants engage in various workshops, lectures, and panel discussions.
turnout
/ˈtəːnaʊt/ play_circle_filled1. Turnout = the number of people who are present at an event (Countable Noun)
- I just wanted to thank you all for coming, and tell you that I'm so pleased to see such a great turnout today.
- Hey, Charlotte. It's so great to see such a great turnout, and we're so proud of you. And I am so sorry that I won't be able to stay longer to help you celebrate.
- We had a much better turnout for the company picnic this year than last.
- The opening game of the season brought only a small turnout.
Good afternoon, and welcome to the Sixth Annual Jewelry Trade Show. As an organizer of this event since its inception, I'm very pleased that we have such a large turnout. We have invited over 20 professionals from the jewelry industry to talk about their jewelry designs and showcase their latest projects. |
2. Turnout = the number who go to vote at an election (Countable Noun)
- There was a good turnout at the town meeting.
- Studies have shown that bad weather can depress turnout on election day.
- A referendum concerning Scottish independence from the United Kingdom was held on 18 September 2014. Scotland has voted against becoming an independent country by 55% to 45%. The turnout in the independence referendum was 84.59%.
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