Basic Mandarin Chinese | Lesson 2 | Saying hello!CultureAlley
Learn Mandarin Chinese for free using self-paced audio-visual lessons and interactive practice exercises - CultureAlley - master conversations, grammar, vocabulary and more! This lesson teaches basic greetings like hi and hello in Mandarin Chinese in both formal and informal contexts along with their tones. To study this at your own pace, take quizzes and explore more lessons go to www.culturealley.com. See you at the Alley!
Basic Mandarin Chinese | Lesson 2 | Saying hello!CultureAlley
Learn Mandarin Chinese for free using self-paced audio-visual lessons and interactive practice exercises - CultureAlley - master conversations, grammar, vocabulary and more! This lesson teaches basic greetings like hi and hello in Mandarin Chinese in both formal and informal contexts along with their tones. To study this at your own pace, take quizzes and explore more lessons go to www.culturealley.com. See you at the Alley!
Book 11 SPEAK DIRECT ENGLISH METHOD ® ENGLISH - sample international version - http://www.SPEAKmethod.eu
learn english with SPEAK DIRECT METHOD ENGLISH
Book11 SPEAK DIRECT METHOD ® ENGLISH - sample international version
A guide targeted towards a starting entrepreneur in Armenia, but suitable for anyone who want to start an IT business being far away from Silicon Valley
A Workshop on Improving StyleUsing rhetorical questions correc.docxbartholomeocoombs
A Workshop on Improving Style
Using rhetorical questions correctly
· These can be quite useful to encourage readers to think about an issue in a new way.
· DO use rhetorical questions in the middle of paragraphs, especially after using an example or anecdote. It helps readers place themselves in the situation and consider what they might do as well.
· DO NOT use rhetorical questions at the beginning of paragraphs (especially the beginning of the essay) or the ends of paragraphs. Also avoid using more than one for every page of writing you have.
Avoid Wordiness
· Sure, you’ve got a page count to reach. But inserting filler words isn’t the way to do it. It may fill up the page, but your paper will be really painful to read.
· DON’T write: He carries a briefcase made out of leather that is weather-beaten.
· DO write: He carries a weather-beaten leather briefcase.
· DON’T write: There is a place called the Writing Center where students can go in order to improve their academic writing skills.
· DO write: Students can improve their academic writing skills at the Writing Center.
Avoid using a conversational tone
· This can be anything from using slang to just using conversational words like “well” and “so” and “now” at the beginning of sentences. Just as you wouldn’t include things like “um” or “uh” also avoid using other words that people use as fillers in actual conversation.
· DO use a voice, tone, and style that is more formal than you normally would in speaking, even to someone official like a boss. This is called Standard Written English.
· DO NOT feel like using SWE means that you have to use the thesaurus to make yourself sound official. It’s fine to use simple and clear language to get your point across.
Avoid defining common terms
· Many times, especially at the beginning of the essay, there is the temptation to define terms like “music” or “love” or “disease.” But this is really unnecessary and simply looks like filler.
· DO discuss how experts view these terms, possibly contrasting their ideas with others if you want to show a nuance between them.
· DO NOT cite a dictionary definition simply for the sake of informing readers of the word’s meaning as if they are stupid. Especially do not cite Webster’s dictionary or similar.
Change up your sentence structure
· If you notice that you are beginning sentences with the same word (“the” for example) you may not have very much variation in your sentence structure. While not inherently wrong, setting up your sentences the same way makes your writing sound boring and simplistic.
· DO change things like “the woman walked up the street and noticed the trees were in bloom” to something like “As the woman walked up the street, she looked around and saw that the trees were blooming” or “Walking up the street, the woman noticed that the trees were in bloom.”
· DO NOT make the sentences so convoluted that they don’t follow basic grammar rules. You don’t want to take it too far.
Mix up pun.
Book 11 SPEAK DIRECT ENGLISH METHOD ® ENGLISH - sample international version - http://www.SPEAKmethod.eu
learn english with SPEAK DIRECT METHOD ENGLISH
Book11 SPEAK DIRECT METHOD ® ENGLISH - sample international version
A guide targeted towards a starting entrepreneur in Armenia, but suitable for anyone who want to start an IT business being far away from Silicon Valley
A Workshop on Improving StyleUsing rhetorical questions correc.docxbartholomeocoombs
A Workshop on Improving Style
Using rhetorical questions correctly
· These can be quite useful to encourage readers to think about an issue in a new way.
· DO use rhetorical questions in the middle of paragraphs, especially after using an example or anecdote. It helps readers place themselves in the situation and consider what they might do as well.
· DO NOT use rhetorical questions at the beginning of paragraphs (especially the beginning of the essay) or the ends of paragraphs. Also avoid using more than one for every page of writing you have.
Avoid Wordiness
· Sure, you’ve got a page count to reach. But inserting filler words isn’t the way to do it. It may fill up the page, but your paper will be really painful to read.
· DON’T write: He carries a briefcase made out of leather that is weather-beaten.
· DO write: He carries a weather-beaten leather briefcase.
· DON’T write: There is a place called the Writing Center where students can go in order to improve their academic writing skills.
· DO write: Students can improve their academic writing skills at the Writing Center.
Avoid using a conversational tone
· This can be anything from using slang to just using conversational words like “well” and “so” and “now” at the beginning of sentences. Just as you wouldn’t include things like “um” or “uh” also avoid using other words that people use as fillers in actual conversation.
· DO use a voice, tone, and style that is more formal than you normally would in speaking, even to someone official like a boss. This is called Standard Written English.
· DO NOT feel like using SWE means that you have to use the thesaurus to make yourself sound official. It’s fine to use simple and clear language to get your point across.
Avoid defining common terms
· Many times, especially at the beginning of the essay, there is the temptation to define terms like “music” or “love” or “disease.” But this is really unnecessary and simply looks like filler.
· DO discuss how experts view these terms, possibly contrasting their ideas with others if you want to show a nuance between them.
· DO NOT cite a dictionary definition simply for the sake of informing readers of the word’s meaning as if they are stupid. Especially do not cite Webster’s dictionary or similar.
Change up your sentence structure
· If you notice that you are beginning sentences with the same word (“the” for example) you may not have very much variation in your sentence structure. While not inherently wrong, setting up your sentences the same way makes your writing sound boring and simplistic.
· DO change things like “the woman walked up the street and noticed the trees were in bloom” to something like “As the woman walked up the street, she looked around and saw that the trees were blooming” or “Walking up the street, the woman noticed that the trees were in bloom.”
· DO NOT make the sentences so convoluted that they don’t follow basic grammar rules. You don’t want to take it too far.
Mix up pun.
Warren Buffett’s verdict Stilted jargon and complex co.docxmelbruce90096
Warren Buffett’s verdict: “Stilted jargon and
complex constructions are usually the villains.”
-- A Plain English Guide
*
MARKETING SPEAKS LIKE A HUMAN
“… social media has meant that the world of separate internal and external messaging has disappeared. If a customer talks to your Customer Service department, they expect the same response they’d get if they talk to marketing, or sales, or engineering… If you want to build long-term relationships, you’ve got to have a consistent, human voice….”
.
NICK JOHNSON
founder. useful Social Media
William Shakespeare
to be or not to be
to thine own self be true
All the world’s a stage.
What’s in a name?
Out, damned spot! Out, I say.
*
WORD CHOICES
HARD ENGLISH
• Anglo-Saxon/Germanic/Nordic
SOFT ENGLISH
• Norman/French/Romance
TECHNICAL ENGLISH
• Greek/Latin
*
WRITE WITH
‘HARD ENGLISH’
WORD POWER
*
Bed
Cold
Drink
Father
Friend
House
Kiss
Mother
Plant
See
Take
Wrong
Year
ANGLO-SAXON
OLD ENGLISH
*
Attache
Castle
Cuisine
Excellence
Fiancee
Laissez-faire
Memoir
Rendezvous
Souvenir
NORMAN / FRENCH
*
Antibiotic
Epidermis
Microscopic
Infrastructure
Miscellaneous
Pronunciation
GREEK / LATIN
*
SOFT/TECHNICAL ENGLISH
vs
HARD ENGLISH
*
• Consumer-friendly portable receptacle for carbonated liquid
HARD: __________________
SOFT/TECHNICAL
*
• Ligneous or petrous projectiles may have the potential to fracture my osseus structure but pejorative appelations remain eternally innocuous.
HARD: ____________________
____________________
SOFT/TECHNICAL
hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
HARD: ____________________
SOFT/TECHNICAL
Fear of long words…
*
CREATE YOUR CHECKLIST
OF ‘WARNING SIGNS’
*
We hold the belief that our first and foremost corporate responsibility is to provide a synergistic suite of laser-targeted products and services that can be appropriately utilized by members of the medical profession as well as consumers.
Hidden or Weak Verbs
Abstract Phrases and Jargon
Loose Writing
CHECKLIST OF WARNING SIGNS:
BUSINESS WRITER OR BUREAUCRAT?
*
We hold the belief that our first and foremost corporate responsibility is to provide a synergistic suite of laser-targeted products and services that can be appropriately utilized by members of the medical profession as well as consumers.
Hidden or Weak Verbs
*
We hold the belief that our first and foremost corporate responsibility is to provide a synergistic suite of laser-targeted products and services that can be appropriately utilized by members of the medical profession as well as consumers.
Hidden or Weak Verb Phrases
Abstract Phrases and Tired Jargon
*
We hold the belief that o.
Writing is one of the most under-valued skills in the business world. It takes many years' experience to become a polished business writer who can adapt his or her style to the many different forms of sales writing. This is a guide that can be used as the basis for a more advanced training course for in-house business copywriters, freelance copywriters, marketers and anyone else with an interest in improving their business writing skills. It's based on my own experience (as a trained journalist) working as as a copywriter for in-house global marketing teams and freelance writer.
Buch4 german kids - niemiecki dla dzieci metodą bezpośredniąSpeak-Direct-method
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Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
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Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
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Section 101.2
(a) knowledge
/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/
nowadays
/ˈnaʊəˌdeɪz/
international
/ˌɪntə(r)ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/
to communicate
/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/
a subsidiary
/səbˈsɪdiəri/
a percent
/pə(r)ˈsent/
DRIVING A CAR DOESN’T REQUIRE
ANY SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE.
>
Driving a car doesn’t require any special
knowledge.
MR. HUGHES WEARS A SUIT AND A
TIE TO THE CRICKET NOWADAYS.
>
Mr. Hughes wears a suit and a tie to the
cricket nowadays.
IT TAKES A LONG TIME TO GET A
GOOD INTERNATIONAL
REPUTATION IN FILM MAKING.
>
It takes a long time to get a good international
reputation in film making.
IF PEOPLE DON’T COMMUNICATE
WITH EACH OTHER AT WORK THE
COMPANY MAY GET INTO TROUBLE.
>
If people don’t communicate with each other
at work the company may get into trouble.
COCA-COLA’S GERMAN SUBSIDIARY
PROVIDES 8% OF THE COMPANY’S
TOTAL INCOME.
>
Coca-cola’s German subsidiary provides 8%
of the company’s total income.
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Job advertisements in quality European newspapers often ask for a good
knowledge of English. Nowadays, large international companies often use
English to communicate between the main office and the subsidiaries in
different countries. 75% of all letters and emails are in English and 80% of
all the information in the world’s computer systems is in English. That is
why organizations need employees who speak good English. Europeans feel
that English sometimes helps them to get a better job.
WHAT DO JOB ADVERTISEMENTS IN
QUALITY EUROPEAN NEWSPAPERS
OFTEN ASK FOR?
>
Job advertisements in quality European
newspapers often ask for a good knowledge
of English.
WHAT LANGUAGE DO LARGE
INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES USE
TO COMMUNICATE BETWEEN THE
MAIN OFFICE AND THE
SUBSIDIARIES?
>
Large international companies use English to
communicate between the main office and the
subsidiaries.
WHY DO COMPANIES NEED THEIR
EMPLOYEES TO SPEAK GOOD
ENGLISH?
>
Companies need their employees to speak
good English because most information in the
world’s computers is in English.
IS IT TRUE THAT EUROPEANS
OFTEN FEEL THAT ENGLISH HELPS
THEM TO GET A BETTER JOB?
>
Yes, it’s true that Europeans often feel that
English helps them to get a better job.
HAVE YOU ALWAYS THOUGHT
THAT KNOWLEDGE OF FOREIGN
LANGUAGES IS VERY IMPORTANT?
>
No, I haven’t always thought that knowledge
of foreign languages is very important.
WHAT LANGUAGES DO PEOPLE IN
AMERICA SPEAK NOWADAYS?
>
People in America speak English, Spanish,
Portuguese and French nowadays.
WOULD YOU EVER CONSIDER
WORKING FOR AN INTERNATIONAL
COMPANY?
>
Yes, I would consider working for an
international company.
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DO YOU OFTEN COMMUNICATE
WITH YOUR FRIENDS VIA EMAIL?
>
Yes, I often communicate with my friends via
email.
HOW MANY SUBSIDIARIES DO YOU
THINK IKEA HAS IN EUROPE?
>
I think IKEA has about … subsidiaries in
Europe.
DO YOU THINK MORE THAN 50% OF
PEOPLE IN OUR COUNTRY SPEAK A
FOREIGN LANGUAGE NOWADAYS?
>
No, I don’t think more than 50% of people in
our country speak a foreign language
nowadays but I think the number is smaller.
(the students make questions to the following answers)
I DON’T THINK MY GRANDFATHER
WILL EVER LEARN TO
COMMUNICATE WITH ME OVER
THE INTERNET.
>
Do you think your grandfather will ever learn
to communicate with you over the internet?
NO, THERE AREN’T MANY
SUBSIDIARIES OF BIG COMPANIES
IN MY CITY.
>
Are there many subsidiaries of big companies
in your city?
I DON’T KNOW IF YOU HAVE EVER
WORKED FOR A LARGE
INTERNATIONAL COMPANY.
>
Do you know if I have ever worked for a
large international company?
I THINK YOUNG PEOPLE LIKE TO
WEAR COLOURFUL CLOTHES
NOWADAYS.
>
What clothes do you think young people like
to wear nowadays?
Section 101.3
a department store
/dɪˈpɑː(r)tmənt ˈstɔː(r)/
a buyer
/ˈbaɪə(r)/
a supplier
/səˈplaɪə(r)/
exciting
/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
regularly
/ˈreɡjʊlə(r)li/
a collection
/kəˈlekʃ(ə)n/
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(the teacher explains the following in the students’ native language)
We use the expression ‘to be used to’
when we are familiar with something
and it doesn’t surprise us any more.
I live alone. I’m used to it. I’m used to living alone.
Jack always gets up at 5 a.m. He is used to it.
Jack is used to getting up at 5 a.m.
The expression “to get used to”
describes the process of becoming familiar with something.
When Jenny moved to England she wasn’t used to driving on the left.
After one year Jenny got used to driving on the left.
Jill and Frank don’t have hot water at home,
so they have to wash in cold water.
They are used to it,
but I don’t think I would ever get used to washing in cold water.
REMEMBER:
the infinitive never appears after ‘be/get used to’ in this meaning
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MOST DEPARTMENT STORES IN BIG
CITIES PROVIDE ALL KINDS OF
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
>
Most department stores in big cities provide
all kinds of products and services.
IT TAKES A LONG TIME TO GET
USED TO DRIVING ON THE LEFT
HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD.
>
It takes a long time to get used to driving on
the left hand side of the road.
SOME BUYERS SAY THAT WORKING
WITH SUPPLIERS ISN’T VERY
EXCITING.
>
Some buyers say that working with suppliers
isn’t very exciting.
SPORTSMEN HAVE TO EXERCISE
REGULARLY IF THEY WANT TO BE
THE BEST IN THEIR DISCIPLINE.
>
Sportsmen have to exercise regularly if they
want to be the best in their discipline.
I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A LARGE
COLLECTION OF OLD AMERICAN
CARS.
>
You would like to have a large collection of
old American cars.
Alex comes from Spain and this is his third month at the department store.
‘I manage three big departments and I usually have a lot of meetings. I
often have five or six meetings with buyers in one day. In my three
departments there are fifty buyers. They visit designers and suppliers and
often travel around the world looking for exciting quality products for the
store. We meet regularly to talk about ideas for our collections – the groups
of new products for the next season.’
HOW LONG HAS ALEX WORKED AT
THE DEPARTMENT STORE?
>
Alex has worked at the department store for
three months.
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HOW MANY MEETINGS DOES ALEX
HAVE WITH BUYERS IN ONE DAY?
>
Alex has five or six meetings with buyers in
one day.
WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE DO THE
BUYERS HAVE TO MEET WITH?
>
The buyers have to meet with suppliers and
designers.
WHAT DOES ALEX TALK ABOUT
WITH HIS BUYERS?
>
Alex talks about ideas for new collections
with his buyers.
HAVE YOU GOT USED TO
ANSWERING MANY QUESTIONS
DURING THE LESSON?
>
Yes, I’ve got used to answering many
questions during the lesson.
DO YOU THINK YOU’D GET USED TO
WORKING IN A DEPARTMENT
STORE AS A BUYER?
>
No, I don’t think I’d get used to working in a
department store as a buyer.
IS THE WORK OF A SUPPLIER
EXCITING ENOUGH TO MAKE A
FILM ABOUT IT?
>
No, the work of a supplier isn’t exciting
enough to make a film about it.
HAVE YOUR MOTHER EVER TOLD
YOU TO EAT AND EXERCISE
REGULARLY?
>
Yes, my mother has told me to eat and
exercise regularly.
WILL YOU EVER GET USED TO
WEARING A SUIT TO WORK?
>
Yes, one day I will get used to wearing a suit
to work.
CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT NEW
FASHION COLLECTIONS FOR THIS
AUTUMN?
>
No, I can’t tell you about new fashion
collections for this autumn.
IS IT EASY TO GET USED TO
WAKING UP AT 5 A.M.?
>
No, it isn’t easy to get used to waking up at 5
a.m.
HOW LONG DO YOU THINK IT
TAKES TO GET USED TO THE
WEATHER IN THE NORTH OF
RUSSIA?
>
I think it takes one month / ten years to get
used to the weather in the north of Russia.
WHAT KIND OF WORK DO YOU
THINK IS THE MOST EXCITING?
>
I think the work of an actor / a doctor / an
engineer / a fashion designer is the most
exciting.
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(the students make questions to the following answers)
NO, I WILL NEVER GET USED TO
SLEEPING ON THE FLOOR.
Will you ever get used to sleeping on the
floor?
I THINK THERE ARE FOUR OR FIVE
DEPARTMENT STORES IN MY CITY.
How many department stores do you think
there are in your city?
YES, I THINK IT’S IMPORTANT FOR
BUYERS TO KNOW ALL THE
SUPPLIERS IN THEIR BUSINESS.
Do you think it’s important for buyers to
know all the suppliers in their business?
NO, MY SISTER DOESN’T HAVE A
COLLECTION OF OLD LAPTOPS.
Does your sister have a collection of old
laptops?
Section 104.4
all over
/ɔːl ˈəʊvə(r)/
huge
/hjuːdʒ/
a variety
/vəˈraɪəti/
to consume
/kənˈsjuːm/
at least
/ ət ˈliːst/
a population
/ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
PEOPLE LEARN ENGLISH ALL OVER
THE WORLD.
> People learn English all over the world.
MOST BIG SHOPS OFFER A HUGE
VARIETY OF PRODUCTS.
>
Most big shops offer a huge variety of
products.
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PEOPLE NOWADAYS DON’T CARE
MUCH IF THE FOOD THEY CONSUME
IS HEALTHY.
>
People nowadays don’t care much if the food
they consume is healthy.
WE SHOULD EAT AT LEAST THREE
TIMES A DAY.
> We should eat at least three times a day.
THE POPULATION OF MOST
COUNTRIES IS STILL GROWING.
>
The population of most countries is still
growing.
Chocolate was introduced to Europe from Mexico by the Spanish in the
sixteenth century. In the next century sugar was added, and chocolate was
made into a hot drink. As it was very expensive at that time it was drunk
only by the rich nobility. The first chocolate factory was opened in
Switzerland in 1819. Since then, chocolate has been produced by factories
all over the world and a huge variety of chocolate products has been
developed. In many countries today chocolate is consumed daily. In Britain,
for example, chocolate is eaten at least once a week by 75% of the
population.
WHEN WAS CHOCOLATE
INTRODUCED TO EUROPE?
>
Chocolate was introduced to Europe in the
sixteenth century.
WHERE DID CHOCOLATE COME
FROM?
> Chocolate came from Mexico
WHAT WAS ADDED TO CHOCOLATE
BEFORE IT WAS MADE INTO A HOT
DRINK?
>
Sugar was added to chocolate before it was
made into a hot drink.
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WHY DID ONLY RICH NOBILITY
DRINK HOT CHOCOLATE IN THE
PAST?
>
Only rich nobility drank hot chocolate in the
past because it was very expensive.
TELL ME SOMETHING YOU
REMEMBER ABOUT THE FIRST
CHOCOLATE FACTORY?
>
The first chocolate factory was opened in
Switzerland in 1819.
HOW MANY PEOPLE IN BRITAIN EAT
CHOCOLATE AT LEAST ONCE A
WEEK?
>
75% of the population in Britain eat
chocolate at least once a week.
ARE THERE CHOCOLATE
FACTORIES ALL OVER THE WORLD?
>
Yes, there are chocolate factories all over the
world.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE KIND OF
CHOCOLATE?
>
My favourite kind of chocolate is milk / dark
chocolate.
CAN WE SAY THAT BEARS ARE
HUGE ANIMALS?
> Yes, we can say that bears are huge animals.
DO YOU CONSUME A BIG VARIETY
OF CHOCOLATES?
>
No, I don’t consume a big variety of
chocolates.
DO YOU THINK ALL THE STUDENTS
SHOULD STUDY ENGLISH AT LEAST
THREE TIMES A WEEK?
>
Yes, I think all the students should study
English at least three times a week.
TELL ME THE NAMES OF SOME
FAMOUS CHOCOLATE BRANDS,
PLEASE?
>
Some famous brands of chocolate are: Lindt,
Cadbury’s, Milka, etc.
IS THE POPULATION IN YOUR
COUNTRY INCREASING?
>
Yes, the population in my country is
increasing.
(the students make questions to the following answers)
YES, I THINK ALL PEOPLE LIKE
CHOCOLATE.
> Do you think all people like chocolate?
NO, I DON’T OFTEN DRINK HOT
CHOCOLATE.
> Do you often drink hot chocolate?
THE POPULATION OF CHINA IS
BIGGER THAN THE POPULATION OF
INDIA.
>
Which population is bigger, the population of
China or of India?
WE COME HERE AT LEAST TWICE A
WEEK.
> How often do you come here?