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This document provides business greeting dos and don'ts. It advises to use formal language like "yes", "no", and "goodbye" rather than informal terms. Smile naturally and make eye contact when speaking to others. Use formal titles like "Mr." or "Ms." until given permission otherwise, and don't comment on people's appearance to avoid topics that are too personal.
Toeic test tips (2016) english
This document provides tips for preparing for the TOEIC exam. It covers strategies for each section of the exam:
1) For Part 1 (photos), focus on who, what, where questions and pay attention to prepositions and homophones.
2) For Part 2 (short conversations), listen for question words and beware of distractors.
3) For Part 3 (longer conversations), focus on speakers and topics. Predict conversation types from questions.
4) For Part 4 (short speeches), listen for keywords and opinions. Visuals may provide context.
It emphasizes pacing, not getting stuck on unknown answers, and using question types to guide listening. Proper preparation is key
Toeic writing test tips
The document provides tips for each part of the TOEIC writing test:
Part 1 (Questions 1-5) focuses on writing simple sentences to describe pictures using key words from the prompt. Follow the order of reading key words, finding them in the picture, and making a simple sentence. Include a reason while keeping the sentence concise and logically linking it to the picture. Thoroughly check your work.
Part 2 (Questions 6-7) involves writing brief emails in response to prompts. Review proper email format and check word count before submitting.
Part 3 (Question 8) is an essay response. Prepare an outline with an introduction, 3 main points, and conclusion before writing. Structure the essay
Toeic speaking test tips
This document provides tips for preparing for and taking the TOEIC Speaking Test, which consists of 6 parts. It advises preparing vocabulary and practicing reading aloud for Part 1. For Part 2, it recommends following a logical order when describing pictures and using linking words and prepositions. Parts 3-4 suggest staying on topic between linked questions, answering in full sentences, and providing reasons. For Part 5, it notes key details to listen for and follow a two-step process of restating the problem and proposing solutions when answering. Finally, Part 6 recommends using an introduction-body-conclusion structure, stating an opinion and 3 points to discuss with reasons.
Small talk topics
This document outlines some taboo and non-taboo subjects for business small talk. Taboo subjects include personal information like family details, relationships, age, as well as discussing money such as salaries or prices. Religion and politics are also taboo. Non-taboo subjects that are suitable for business small talk are hobbies, fashion, sports, weather, general business topics, recent news, entertainment, holidays, travel, food, and locations.
Business greetings
This document provides business greeting dos and don'ts, advising to use formal greetings like "yes", "no", and "goodbye" rather than informal ones. It suggests maintaining eye contact when speaking, smiling naturally, addressing foreigners formally with honorifics like "Mr." or "Ms." unless instructed otherwise, and avoiding comments on others' appearance, as such remarks can be embarrassing or unprofessional in a business setting.
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A2 lesson 1 2
This document provides business greeting dos and don'ts. It advises to use formal language like "yes", "no", and "goodbye" rather than informal terms. Smile naturally and make eye contact when speaking to others. Use formal titles like "Mr." or "Ms." until given permission otherwise, and don't comment on people's appearance to avoid topics that are too personal.
Toeic test tips (2016) english
This document provides tips for preparing for the TOEIC exam. It covers strategies for each section of the exam:
1) For Part 1 (photos), focus on who, what, where questions and pay attention to prepositions and homophones.
2) For Part 2 (short conversations), listen for question words and beware of distractors.
3) For Part 3 (longer conversations), focus on speakers and topics. Predict conversation types from questions.
4) For Part 4 (short speeches), listen for keywords and opinions. Visuals may provide context.
It emphasizes pacing, not getting stuck on unknown answers, and using question types to guide listening. Proper preparation is key
Toeic writing test tips
The document provides tips for each part of the TOEIC writing test:
Part 1 (Questions 1-5) focuses on writing simple sentences to describe pictures using key words from the prompt. Follow the order of reading key words, finding them in the picture, and making a simple sentence. Include a reason while keeping the sentence concise and logically linking it to the picture. Thoroughly check your work.
Part 2 (Questions 6-7) involves writing brief emails in response to prompts. Review proper email format and check word count before submitting.
Part 3 (Question 8) is an essay response. Prepare an outline with an introduction, 3 main points, and conclusion before writing. Structure the essay
Toeic speaking test tips
This document provides tips for preparing for and taking the TOEIC Speaking Test, which consists of 6 parts. It advises preparing vocabulary and practicing reading aloud for Part 1. For Part 2, it recommends following a logical order when describing pictures and using linking words and prepositions. Parts 3-4 suggest staying on topic between linked questions, answering in full sentences, and providing reasons. For Part 5, it notes key details to listen for and follow a two-step process of restating the problem and proposing solutions when answering. Finally, Part 6 recommends using an introduction-body-conclusion structure, stating an opinion and 3 points to discuss with reasons.
Small talk topics
This document outlines some taboo and non-taboo subjects for business small talk. Taboo subjects include personal information like family details, relationships, age, as well as discussing money such as salaries or prices. Religion and politics are also taboo. Non-taboo subjects that are suitable for business small talk are hobbies, fashion, sports, weather, general business topics, recent news, entertainment, holidays, travel, food, and locations.
Business greetings
This document provides business greeting dos and don'ts, advising to use formal greetings like "yes", "no", and "goodbye" rather than informal ones. It suggests maintaining eye contact when speaking, smiling naturally, addressing foreigners formally with honorifics like "Mr." or "Ms." unless instructed otherwise, and avoiding comments on others' appearance, as such remarks can be embarrassing or unprofessional in a business setting.
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Dan Hewitt gave a presentation about Japan with three main points - food, sightseeing, and culture. He introduced the topic and outlined the three points he would discuss in the main body. In his conclusion, Dan restated the three main points and asked if there were any questions. He then took questions from the audience, thanking them and ensuring their questions were answered before concluding.
Presentation logic
The document provides an outline for an effective presentation structure. It recommends introducing the presentation topics and main points to prepare the audience. The body should then present each topic in detail, and the conclusion should restate the main topics to help the audience remember the information. An effective presentation includes an introduction, main body with topics and supporting points, and conclusion that restates the main topics and asks for questions.
Agreeing and disagreeing (1)
This document provides instructions and examples for agreeing and disagreeing in conversations. It includes:
1. A table with sample phrases for agreeing ("Yes, you're right") and disagreeing ("I don't really agree with you").
2. Examples applying techniques like "Yes, but..." and asking questions when responding to opinions about movies and food.
3. Prompts to first agree then disagree with sample opinions using strategies from the document.
4. An instruction to write an original opinion on a topic and discuss it in a small group, remembering to ask others for their views.
Restaurant english
The document provides common expressions used between servers and customers in a restaurant setting. It includes asking for and viewing the menu, placing an order, requesting drinks and the check. An example conversation demonstrates a server taking an order for a pepperoni pizza and glass of milk from a customer.
Agreeing and disagreeing
This document provides instructions and examples for agreeing and disagreeing in conversations. It includes:
1. A table with sample phrases for agreeing ("Yes, you're right") and disagreeing ("I don't really agree with you").
2. Examples applying techniques like "Yes, but" or asking questions when responding to opinions about movies and food.
3. Prompts to first agree then disagree with sample opinions on various topics like the weather or work projects.
4. An instruction to write your own opinion on a topic of choice and discuss it in a small group using agreeing and disagreeing phrases.
Opinions
This document provides guidance on giving opinions and facilitating discussions in both informal and formal settings. It includes:
1) Suggested phrases like "May I come in here?" and "From my point of view..." to introduce opinions in a way that signals thinking time and level of feeling.
2) Phrases like "What about you, John?" and "Would you like to add anything, George?" to ask for other opinions and keep discussions moving in either informal discussions or formal meetings.
3) Instructions to work in pairs on an informal topic and in larger groups on a formal business topic to practice discussion techniques.
4) Questions to reflect on language differences between informal discussions and formal meetings.
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Dan Hewitt gave a presentation about Japan with three main points - food, sightseeing, and culture. He introduced the topic and outlined the three points he would discuss in the main body. In his conclusion, Dan restated the three main points and asked if there were any questions. He then took questions from the audience, thanking them and ensuring their questions were answered before concluding.
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4. An instruction to write an original opinion on a topic and discuss it in a small group, remembering to ask others for their views.
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Agreeing and disagreeing
This document provides instructions and examples for agreeing and disagreeing in conversations. It includes:
1. A table with sample phrases for agreeing ("Yes, you're right") and disagreeing ("I don't really agree with you").
2. Examples applying techniques like "Yes, but" or asking questions when responding to opinions about movies and food.
3. Prompts to first agree then disagree with sample opinions on various topics like the weather or work projects.
4. An instruction to write your own opinion on a topic of choice and discuss it in a small group using agreeing and disagreeing phrases.
Opinions
This document provides guidance on giving opinions and facilitating discussions in both informal and formal settings. It includes:
1) Suggested phrases like "May I come in here?" and "From my point of view..." to introduce opinions in a way that signals thinking time and level of feeling.
2) Phrases like "What about you, John?" and "Would you like to add anything, George?" to ask for other opinions and keep discussions moving in either informal discussions or formal meetings.
3) Instructions to work in pairs on an informal topic and in larger groups on a formal business topic to practice discussion techniques.
4) Questions to reflect on language differences between informal discussions and formal meetings.
#1 (2020 december) answer
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