SPEECHES-LECTURES-PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Committee

A group of people chosen to do a particular job, make decisions etc.

Nominate

To officially suggest someone or something for an important position, duty, or prize.

Tally

If numbers or statements tally, they match exactly.

Applause

The sound of many people hitting their hands together and shouting, to show that they have enjoyed something.

Surgeon

A doctor who does operations in a hospital.

Panel

A group of people with skills or specialist knowledge who have been chosen to give advice or opinions on a particular subject.

Debate

To discuss a subject formally when you are trying to make a decision or find a solution.

Auditorium

American English a large building used for concerts or public meetings.

Etiquette

The formal rules for polite behaviour in society or in a particular group.

Interaction

The activity of talking to other people, working together with them etc.

Role-play

An exercise in which you pretend to be in a particular situation, especially to help you learn a language or deal with problems.

Session

A period of time used for a particular activity, especially by a group of people.

Have sth on your hands

To have a difficult job, problem, situation etc to deal with.

Extend

To continue for a longer period of time, or to make something last longer.

Inclement

Formal inclement weather is unpleasantly cold, wet etc.