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Date: 28/02/2023 23:03:06
Exercise:
The Present Simple 4
Grammar Activity
Fill in
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am
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1. ... I have a choice?
2. How .... your new car look like?
3. How much .... your car cost?
4. ... you sure about that?
5. ... I right?
6. How much ... this gadget?
7. How much ... these 👞 👞?
8. How much ... this pen cost?
9. How many hours ... you work?
10. How .... this technology work?
11. ... this technology energy efficient?
12. What ... you usually do on the weekends?
13. What ... this film about?
14. What .... this word mean?
15. What ... you mean?
16. What .... you think about it?
17. .... this book cheap or expensive?
18. ... this food too salty for you?
19. ... this food taste good?
20. What ... his job?
21. Where .... your brother work?
22. What ... your favorite 🎥 🎞?
23. What food .... you like?
24. What films .... your friend watch in his free time?
25. What films ... you watch?
Date: 28/02/2023 22:59:50
Exercise:
The Present Simple 3
Grammar Activity
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1. .... your colleague speak English fluently?
2. What languages ... you speak?
3. .... learning English very hard?
4. ... English come easy to you?
5. .... family important to you?
6. What ... three most important things for you?
7. .... career come first in your life?
8. .... you cook every day?
9. ... your mom cook at the weekends?
10. ... this shop too expensive?
11. ... the prices too high in this shop?
12. ... this mall too far from here?
13. Why ... the children upset?
14. What ... this story about?
15. ... it take a lot of time?
16. .... this a long story?
17. .... these people need our help?
18. ... you from Spain?
19. What .... this project need?
20. .... they close friends?
Date: 28/02/2023 22:47:41
Exercise:
The Present Simple 2
Grammar Activity:
Fill in:
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does
am
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1. How ... your children?
2. How ... your job?
3. Why .... parents angry?
4. .... your children feel excited about the trip?
5. Where .... your friend?
6. Where ... your friend live?
7. When .... the film start?
8. When ... our next lesson?
9. Why .... you do this every day?
10. Why ... you sad?
11. What .... your neighbour do for a living?
12. Where .... your neighbours now?
13. How .... it work?
14. What ... on your mind?
15. What .... your three wishes?
16. .... this task too hard?
17. .... you always do your homework?
18. .... your boss make a lot of money?
19. ... your neighbour rich?
20. .... your neighbour have a lot of money?
Date: 06/10/2022 17:32:55
Exercise:
The Present Simple 1
Grammar Exercise
Activity
The Present Simple
Fill in with:
do
does
am
is
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1. When .... your birthday?
2. What .... you usually do on your birthday?
3. What ... your job?
4. What .... you do?
5. Where .... you from?
6. Where ..... you come from?
7. What .... your favourite food?
8. What food .... you like?
9. Where .... you live?
10. Where ... your brother live?
11. How .... I look?
12. .... I right?
13. Why .... you drink coffee every day?
14. .... I know you?
15. .... you sure about it?
16. How ... you know it?
17. Why .... your friends here?
18. Where .... your grandparents live?
19. How .... it work?
20. Why ... it here?
21. Why .... the children upset?
22. How .... it help?
23. What .... you like doing in your free time?
24. Why ... he so angry today?
25. What .... he think about it?
Date: 01/11/2022 11:04:44
Exercise:
Collocation IV
to set aside time to do something
to look forward to doing something
Before you know it
Before I forget
to go to extremes
to think things through
to hand something to somebody on a silver platter
to strike a happy medium
Activity 1
Match the phrases with their definitions:
a) to set aside time to do something
b) to look forward to doing something
c) Before you know it
d) Before I forget
e) to go to extremes
f) to think things through
g) to hand something to somebody on a silver platter
h) to strike a happy medium
1. Let me tell you this now, in case I don't remember later
2. Very soon; in a very short period of time
3. to give someone something without them having to work or make an effort to get it
4. to expect something with pleasure; you are happy that something is going to happen
5. to carefully consider the possible results of doing something
6. to find a sensible way between two extreme and opposite courses of action; somewhere between the two extremes
7. to allocate time, to save timefor a special purpose
8. to make a great or extreme effort to do something; to do something to a point beyond what is normal or acceptable
Activity 2
Fill in the sentences with a suitable word/ words:
a) aside
b) forward
c) before
d) extremes
e) through
f) a happy medium
h) on a silver platter
1. We were looking ..... to buying our own house.
2. Spring break will be here .... you know it.
3. I need time to think it .... .
4. ..... I forget, I'm having a party at my house on Saturday and you should come.
5. I've set ..... some time to meet with you this week.
6. He had a scholarship handed to him ..... . He didn't make any effort at all.
7. Oh, ..... I forget, your father called again.
8. It's very difficult to strike .... ..... and make it right for everybody.
9. Top athletes are prepared to go ..... .... to achieve success.
10. One thing kept leading to another, and .... I knew it a small industry had been set in a motion.
11. Could you set .... half an hour this afternoon to talk about this matter?
12. We have thought .... the matter and have come to a decision.
13. Don't go ..... ..... to get them to like you.
14. She has never had to work a day in her life. Her parents hand her everything .... .... .
15. I'm not far from your house, so I'll be there .... you know it.
16. I have a new set of friends and something to look .... to everyday.
17. It's about getting ..... ..... of quantity and quality.
18. Can we set .... some time in the evenings and do this face-to-face?
19. We look .... to the successful completion of the deal.
20. She needed to get away and think things .... before the emotional burden toppled her control.
Activity 3
Fill in the sentences with a suitable word or a phrase:
a) on a silver platter
b) aside
c) forward
d) before
e) extremes
f) through
g) a happy medium
1. I'm really looking .... to working with you.
2. We must strive to strike .... ... between bland meal budgeting and over-the-top culinary creations.
3. ..... you know it, you'll be graduating, so start thinking about your future now.
4. She did no work at all, expecting to have everything handed to her ...... ..... .
5. I try to strike .... .... when I'm on holiday, and spend half my time doing things and the other half relaxing.
6. People need time to think .... what changes will mean for them.
7. This is political correctness taken to .... .
8. He sets .... some time every day to read to his children.
9. If you keep spending money like that, you'll be broke .... you know it.
11. They all seem to believe that life's riches should come handed to them ..... ... and that work is for morons.
12. It's my fault. I didn't think it .... .
13. Somewhere between those two things we must find a .... ..... .
14. She is so good- looking that she gets everything ... .... .
15. Try to set .... some time each day for exercise.
16. He looked .... to the end if his shift.
17. Isabella is a very spoilt and lazy person. The trouble is that throughout her life she's been given everything .... .... , so she has no concept of work ethic.
18. Setting .... some time for ourselves to cultivate some calm can do wonders for our productivity, mental health and help us mindfully prepare for the weekend.
19. Summer will be over .... you know it.
20. It can be difficult for working mothers to find a .... .... between maintaining their careers and caring for their families.
21. I must write it down at once .... I forget any of it.
22. Setting .... some time to reflect on the parts of life you're most thankful for can not only help reduce stress, but also inspire a more comprehensive worldview in the process.
22. She has never had to work a day in her life. Her parents hand everything .... ... .... .
23. He went .... .... to learn the truth.
24. It's important to remember that setting .... some time - even just a few minutes - each day for "me time" can go a long way in maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life.
Activity 4
Match to words yo make collocations:
1) to set ...
2) to look ...
3) Before you ...
4) Before ...
5) to go ....
6) to think ...
7) to hand something ...
8) to strike a ...
A) ... to extremes
B) ... I forget
C) ... forward to doing something
D) ... things through
E) ... aside time to do something
F) ... know it
G) ... happy medium
H) ... to somebody on a silver platter
Date: 23/10/2022 23:34:13
Exercise:
Collocations III
Activity 1
Match the collocations with their definitions:
1. to make up one's mind
2. to pull yourself together
3. to lose one's temper
4. to leave much to be desired
5. to come to fruition
6. to find your niche
7. to resist the temptation
a. start to succeed and produce the results that were intended or hoped for; realize, accomplish, or fulfill a plan or a project
b. to be of a very low quality or standard; something is not very good at all or is not close to being good enough
c. stop yourself from doing it although you would like to do it; to oppose, combat, resist
d. to become calm and behave normally again after being angry or upset; recover control of one's emotions
e. to do a job or fill a position that is very suitable for someone, especially one that they like; a place, employment, status, or activity for which a person or thing is best fitted
f. to make a final decision after a period of consideration
g. to suddenly become very angry so that you cannot control yourself; fail to retain composure when angry
Activity 2
Fill in the sentences with a suitable word:
a. mind
b. together
c. temper
d. desired
e. fruition
f. niche
g. the temptation
1. The working conditions here leave a lot to be ..... .
2. It was only a minor accident, but the driver couldn't seem to pull himself .... .
3. These plans take time to come to .... .
4. I think we have found a .... in the toy market.
5. I can't make up my .... where to take my vacation.
6. If you feel hungry during the day, resist the .... to eat chocolate.
7. I've never seen him get cross or lose his .... .
8. He had a hard time finding his .... academically.
9. After months of hard work, our plans finally came to ..... .
10. As the argument escalated, Frank lost his .... completely.
11. Resist the .... to get involved. After all, it's not your problem.
12. You have to pull yourself ....., go out there and talk to them.
13. I can't decide for you. You'll have to make up your own ... .
14. Bob's idea of a balanced diet left something to be .... .
Activity 3
Fill in the sentences with a suitable word:
a. mind
b. together
c. temper
d. desired
e. fruition
f. niche
g. the temptation
1. We were fortunate, however, to have found a .... that no one else cornered.
2. Although her education left a great deal to be .... , she was an extremely intelligent person.
3. She thought of taking a day off work, but resisted the ...... .
4. I'm not sure what flavour I want - I'm still making my ...... up.
5. Stop crying and pull yourself ..... .
6. We like it when our hard work pays off and ideas come to .... .
7. I'm usually a pretty calm person, but whenever I start driving, I find I lose my ..... at the slightest inconvenience.
8. Nobody was sure whether the deal would ever come to ..... .
9. Karen couldn't make up her ..... whether to apply for a job or not.
10. He loses his .... very quickly if you argue with him.
11. I wasn't expecting a huge amount from a budget hostel, but this place leaves much to be ..... nonetheless.
12. As a young actress, she resisted the ..... to move to Hollywood.
13. With an effort Mary pulled herself ..... .
14. Simon quickly found his .... as a busy freelance model maker.
Activity 4
Match the words to make collocations:
1) to make ...
2) to pull ...
3) to lose ...
4) to leave much ...
5) to come ...
6) to find ...
7) to resist ...
A) .... one's temper
B) .... to fruition
C) ... your niche
D) ... up one's mind
E) ... the temptation
F) ... yourself together
Date: 23/10/2022 23:23:52
Exercise:
Collocations II
Activity 1
Match the collocations with their definitions
a) to get in a way
b) to get together
c) to take risks
d) to take it easy
e) to stop at nothing
f) to do good
1. rest, relax, or be calm; to refrain from anger (to keep one's anger under control), haste, hard work
2. to make a helpful contribution to a situation; to have a useful effect
3. to put oneself in danger;
to do something that may result in loss, failure, etc
4. to make it difficult to happen, continue, or be appreciated properly; to prevent something from happening or someone from doing something
5. do anything to achieve a goal or purpose; be willing to do anything in order to achieve it, even if it involves danger, great effort, or harming other people
6. gather or meet socially or to cooperate; meet each other, having arranged it before.
to meet in order to discuss something or to spend time together
Activity 2
Fill in the sentences with a suitable word
a) in a way
b) together
c) risks
d) easy
e) at nothing
f) good
1. I told John to take it ...... and stop worrying about everything.
2. Every time you invest money, you're taking a ..... .
3. She had a job which never got ..... of her leisure interests.
4. She'll stop .... to get what she wants.
5. The outing will do me .... .
6. Shall we get ...... on Friday and go for a drink or something?
7. A good pilot never takes a .... .
8. A bit more exercise would do you .... .
9. The whole family usually gets .... at Christmas.
10. I never let unimportant details get ..... ..... of a good plan.
11. Their motive is money, and they will stop ....... ..... to get it.
12. Hey, take it ..... . I'm sure he didn't mean to insult you.
13. I'll take him there but I don't think it will do any .... .
14. Your social life must not get ....... ..... of your studies.
15. When was the last time you decided to take it ..... ? What did you do to relax?
16. Why don't we all get .... on Friday?
17. Robert Sheldon is an unscrupulous man who will stop ...... .... to get this practice.
18. You're never going to find real success unless you're willing to take a .... now and then.
Activity 3
Match the words to make collocations:
1) to get in ....
2) to get ...
3) to take ...
4) to take it ...
5) to stop ...
6) to do ....
A) .... together
B) .... a way
C) .... easy
D) .... risks
E) .... somebody good
F) .... at nothing
Date: 17/10/2022 19:26:07
Exercise:
Collocations I
Activity 1
Collocations
Match the collocations with their definitions:
1. a sight for sore eyes
2. peace and quiet
3. hustle and bustle
4. a blessing in disguise
5. a desert island
6. a short cut
7. a road map
a) - a setting, situation, or period in which one has no disturbances or stress;
- tranquility and freedom from disturbance;
- a period of calm, silence etc especially after noise, stress etc
b) an island, especially in a warm region, where no people live
c) something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good happening later
- an apparent misfortune that eventually has good results
d) a set of guidelines, instructions, plans or explanations;
- a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of actions
e) someone or something you are happy or relieved to see
f) a large amount of activity and work, usually in a noisy surrounding
g) an alternative route that is shorter than the one usually taken;
- a quicker way of doing something in order to save time or effort
Activity 2
Collocations
Fill in a suitable collocation:
a) a sight for sore eyes
b) peace and quiet
c) hustle and bustle
d) a blessing in disguise
e) a desert island
f) a short cut
g) a road map
1. Being laid off was a ........ ...... - within a month I got a much better job.
2. That bottle of water at the end of this hike is going to be a ........ ........ .
3. If you had to live on a ....... ...... with one other comic, who would you pick?
4. All I want on this vacation is some ......... ......., so I'm not bringing my phone, my laptop, or anything else that could even remind me of work!
5. Fame can be a ....... ...... to love and money.
6. He moved to his parents' farm to have a break from the ......... ....... of the big city.
7. A business plan is a ............ for achieving a vision or goal.
8. What three things would you take if you were cast away on a ......... ......... ?
9. There aren't really any ........ ..... to learning English.
10. After twenty hours of driving, my family was a ........... ...... .
11. I avoid the ....... ...... of malls and shopping centers whenever I can.
12. He submitted a very clear .......... of how to achieve our goals.
13. I'm taking my kids to the movies to give my wife some ...... ..... for the evening.
14. Franklin's illness proved a ...... ....... , for it gave him strength and courage which he had not had before.
Activity 3
Collocations
Fill in with a suitable collocation:
a) a sight for sore eyes
b) peace and quiet
c) hustle and bustle
d) a blessing in disguise
e) a desert island
f) a short cut
g) a road map
1. Why don't you all go and play outside? Your mother needs a bit of ......... ....... .
2. I wanted to take a ....... through the orchard to the road leading down to the town, but then my foot caught in a root.
3. If you were abandoned on a ......... ....... , you would have total personal sovereignty to do exactly what you want.
4. A personal financial plan is a ....... ...... towards the recipient's desired future lifestyle.
5. We've been struggling with this problem for hours, and you arrive and solve it in minutes; you're a ........ ....... .
6. Being caught in that traffic jam was a ...... ..... . If I hadn't missed the flight, I would have been on that plane when it crashed.
7. There's a lot of ....... ...... in this office at the end of the fiscal year.
8. An Action Plan outlined a ...... ...... for improving energy efficiency and clean energy infrastructure.
9. Carwyn seemed like a castaway on a ...... ..... .
10. The sunset over the Strait of Malacca is a ........ ...... .
11. Don't use ....... to solve the problem, or the answer is likely to be wrong.
12. If I'm going to concentrate, I need a bit of ........ ...... .
13. His accident was a ..... ..... because it gave him lots of time to think about his life while he was recovering, and as a result he made some important changes that improved his life.
14. They love the ...... ..... of the city.
Activity 4
Collocations
Match the words to form the collocations:
1) a sight ...
2) peace ...
3) hustle and ....
4) a blessing ...
5) a desert ...
6) a short ...
7) a road ...
A) .... island
B) .... bustle
C) ... and quiet
D) ... cut
E) ... for sore eyes
F) ... map
G) ... in disguise
Date: 30/01/2023 10:29:44
Exercise:
Link to the article: https://ideas.ted.com/the-7-types-of-rest-that-every-person-needs/
The 7 types of rest that every person needs
Are you getting your seven or eight hours of sleep a night — yet you still feel exhausted? Here’s why that could be happening, according to physician Saundra Dalton-Smith.
https://ideas.ted.com/the-7-types-of-rest-that-every-person-needs/
Activity I.
7 Types of Rest
1. ongoing lack ...
2. But in ...
3. a culture ...
4. chronically ...
5. key areas ...
6. nagging ...
A. ... of high-achieving individuals
B. ... reality
C. ... of your life
D. ... of energy
E. ... burned out
F. ... thoughts
Activity II.
7 Types of Rest
1. to incorrectly ...
2. to go through ...
3. to get enough ...
4. to suffer ...
5. to desperately ....
6. to have a difficult ...
A. ... from a rest deficit
B. ... life thinking that ...
C. ... confuse the two
D. ... time concentrating on
E. ... sleep
F. .... need
Activity III
7 Types of Rest
1. to intentionally unplug ...
2. to feel ...
3. to reawaken ...
4. to appreciate ...
5. to turn your workplace...
6. to come up ...
A. ... overwhelmed
B. ... from electronics
C. ... into a place of inspiration
D. ... the nature and arts
E. ... with innovative ideas 💡
F. ... the awe and wonder
Activity IV
7 Types of Rest
1. to feel ...
2. to give someone...
3. to take ...
4. to surround ...
5. to be ...
6. to restore to ...
7. the courage to be ...
8. to freely express ...
A. ... a reluctant "yes"
B. ... associated with
C. ... yourself with positive and supportive people
D. ... authentic
E. ... passionate about
F. ... the point you feel rested
G. ... your feelings
H. ... advantage of somebody
Activity V
7 Types of Rest
1. works ...
2. community ...
3. a reluctant ...
4. a truthful ...
5. innovative ...
6. a place ...
7. the beauty ...
8. the true power ...
A. ... "yes"
B. ... involvement
C. ... of inspiration
D. ... of rest
E. ... of art that speak to you
F. ... of outdoors
G. ... ideas
H. ... "no"
Activity VI
7 Types of Rest
Match the words with their definitions:
Vocabulary
1) deprivation
2) reluctant
3) to occur
4) to revive
5) to exhaust
6) fatigue
7) overwhelm / overwhelmed
8) a jumble
A. to make someone or something strong, active or healthy again; to restore the force, effect or validity
B. to happen, to take place, appear, to come to mind
C. extreme tiredness, physical or mental exhaustion
D. a situation in which people do not have basic things that they need to live a comfortable life
E. (to cause) to feel sudden strong emotion; to overpower the thoughts, emotions, or senses
F. an untidy collection or pile of things; a mass of things mingled together without order or plan
G. feeling or showing unwillingness or hesitation
- hesitating before doing something because you do not want to do it or because you are not sure that it is the right thing to do
H. to use up completely; to make someone extremely tired; to drain of strength or energy, wear out
Activity VII
a) deprivation
b) reluctant
c) to occur
d) to revive
e) to exhaust
f) fatigue
g) overwhelmed
h) a jumble of
Complete the sentence with the most suitable word:
1. Evolution .... as a result of adaptation to new environments.
2. They were .... with work.
3. He was hospitalized for extreme .... .
4. Millions more suffer from serious sleep ... caused by long work hours.
5. A hot shower and a cup of tea will ... you.
6. What we say sounds like explanation - but really it is a barely coherent ..... .
7. Take a break now, please - you mustn't .... yourself.
8. I was having such a good time I was ... to leave.
9. I have .... myself working.
10. Mr. Spiro was ... to ask for help.
11. No one was ready for what was about to ..... .
12. Poor people experience a lot of .... : poverty keeps them from having enough food or shelter.
13. I'm afraid he's ... my patience.
14. I was dropping with .... and could not keep my eyes open.
15. The government is trying to ... the economy.
16. The essay was a meaningless .... of ideas.
17. Harriet was .... by a feeling of homesickness.
18. He seemed somewhat .... to explain, but finally did so.
19. The store's business is beginning to .... .
20. She eventually overcame the .... of her childhood.
21. There's a chance that a similar event will .... in the future.
22. When you feel .... with joy you might jump up and down and scream.
23. We were overcome by .... after the long journey.
24. The business district is a crowded ... of shops and restaurants.
25. Did it ever ..... to you to ask what I thought about it?
Date: 31/10/2022 11:38:32
Exercise:
Link to the article: https://hbr.org/2021/11/10-common-job-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them
10 Common Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
Interviews can be high stress, anxiety-driving situations, especially if it’s your first interview. A little practice and preparation always pays off. While we can’t know exactly what an employer will ask, here are 10 common interview questions along with advice on how to answer them. The questions include: Could you tell me something about yourself and describe your background in brief?: Interviewers like to hear stories about candidates. Make sure your story has a great beginning, a riveting middle, and an end that makes the interviewer root for you to win the job. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?: Share an instance when you remained calm despite the turmoil. If it’s a skill you’re developing, acknowledge it and include the steps you’re taking to respond better to pressure in the future. What are your salary expectations?: Before you walk in for your first interview, you should already know what the salary is for the position you’re applying to. Check out websites such as Glassdoor, Fishbowl, or Vault.com for salary information. You could also ask people in the field by reaching out to your community on LinkedIn.
https://hbr.org/2021/11/10-common-job-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them
Activity 1
10 Common Job Interview Questions
1. a salary ...
2. meticulous ...
3. a perfect ...
4. offbeat ...
5. work ...
6. a step ...
A. ... design
B. .... range
C. .... preparation
D. ... forward
E. ... fit for the job
F. ... environment
Activity 2
10 Common Job Interview Questions
1. to remain ...
2. to respond ...
3. to dazzle ...
4. to stay up ...
5. to meet ...
6. to take ...
7. to catch ...
8. to move ...
A. ... the bait
B. ... to date with the best
C. ... your prospects
D. ... forward
E. ... better to pressure
F. ... calm despite the turmoil
G. ... your eye
H. ... somebody at a networking event
Activity 3
10 Common Job Interview Questions
1. to reach ...
2. to hold ...
3. to crumble ...
4. to work ...
5. to point ...
6. to work on ...
7. to fit ...
8. to take ...
A. ... on a new product launch
B. ... down the fort
C. ... your own
D. ... on assignments
E. ... a collective goal
F. ... the job requirements
G. ... under pressure
H. ... fingures
Activity 4
10 Common Job Interview Questions
1. to come ...
2. to stay ...
3. to adhere ...
4. to allocate ...
5. to hold somebody ...
6. to juggle ...
7. to prioritize ...
8. to hone ...
A. ... on track with the work
B. ... up with the best ideas
C. ... your time for certain tasks
D. ... what needs to get done first
E. ... projects
F. ... to deadlines
G. ... skills
H. ... accountable for something
Activity 5
10 Common Job Interview Questions
1. to brush ...
2. to keep ...
3. to sharpen ...
4. to leave ...
5. to work ...
6. to sort ...
7. to make a ...
8. to take ...
9. to be genuinely ....
A. ... your skills
B. ... out my life goals
C. ... winning impression
D. ... interested in something
E. ... up on skills
F. ... room for negotiation
G. ... abreast of the latest ideas
H. ... a course
I. ... on your personal development
Activity 6
10 Common Job Interview Questions
1. company's work ...
2. at a networking ...
3. fast- paced ...
4. calm and ...
5. productive and ...
6. the extra ...
A. ... event
B. ... culture
C. ... collected
D. ... time on my plate
E. ... efficient
F. ... environments
Activity 7
10 Common Job Interview Questions
1. to default ...
2. to work ...
3. to have a ...
4. to highlight ...
5. to get diverse ...
6. to answer each ...
7. to reach ...
8. to be in ...
A. ... the best traits of your personality
B. ... a meltdown
C. ... independently
D. ... out for feedback
E. ... opinions
F. ... to panicking
G. ... question with poise and passion
H. ... your interest
Vocabulary
* riveting
* turmoil
* dazzle
* to root for somebody
* offbeat
* a rarity
* referral
* bait
* dovetails
* laid-back
* to thrive
* meltdown
* to default
* loom
* introspective
* poise
* mindfulness
* to strategize
* meticulous
* to adhere to
* to align with
* a blend of
* to juggle
* abreast, to keep abreast of ...
Date: 17/10/2022 23:27:15
Exercise:
Link to the article: https://koronapos.com/blog/word-of-mouth-marketing-strategies/
Word of Mouth Marketing Strategies: 6 Ways to Get More Referrals
Building great word-of-mouth marketing strategies isn't necessarily easy. Learn from these retail marketing ideas and implement a few in your business.
https://koronapos.com/blog/word-of-mouth-marketing-strategies/
Word of Mouth Marketing Strategies
Activity 1
1) to increase trust ...
2) to have a ...
3) to stand ...
4) to lead ...
5) to carry ...
6) to pick ...
7) to create a loyal ...
8) to require ...
A) .... to big sales
B) ... out from the rest
C) ... and awareness in your brand
D) ... customer base
E) ... up momentum
F) ... patience, perseverance and ingenuity
G) ... unique impact on
H) ... incredible value
Word of Mouth Marketing Strategies
Activity 2
1) retail ...
2) at the ...
3) an overall ...
4) a marketing ...
5) remarkably high ...
6) word ...
A) ... heart of
B) ... marketing
C) ... costs
D) .... goal
E) ... of mouth
F) ... outlet
Word of Mouth Marketing Strategies
Activity 3
1) a shared ....
2) in ...
3) a fresh ...
4) on a daily ...
5) the biggest purchasing ...
6) at no extra ...
7) an outcome that ...
A) ... addition
B) ... influencer
C) ... basis
D) ... is difficult to measure ot predict
E) ... cost
F) ... experience
G) ... break from the deluge of traditional marketing
Word of Mouth Marketing Strategies
Activity 4
1) to spur ...
2) to take your ...
3) to be more ...
4) to culminate ...
5) to come at ...
6) to garner positive ....
A) ... opt to
B) ... business to the next level
C) ... a high cost
D) ... growth
E) ... referrals
F) .... in sales
Word of Mouth Marketing Strategies
Activity 5
1) to leave a ...
2) to make the return ...
3) to hear ...
4) to find ...
5) to keep ...
6) to take one's
A) .... or exchange process painless
B) ... someone's complaints and feedback
C) ... success as inspiration
D) ... lasting impression
E) ... customer base talking about them
F) ... ways to improve your products
Word of Mouth Marketing Strategies
Activity 6
1) a celebrity ...
2) eye-catching physical ...
3) a personal approach ...
4) loyalty ...
5) online ...
6) equally ...
7) a holistic ...
8) in my spare ...
A) ... advertisement
B) ... endorsement
C) ... approach
D) ... program
E) ... time
F) ... important
G) ... to customer service
H) ... presence
Word of Mouth Marketing Strategies
Activity 7
1) to get ...
2) to stay ...
3) to be fair ...
4) to feature ...
5) to provide ...
6) to promptly respond ...
7) to incentivize ...
A) ... up to date with
B) ... your business
C) ... ahold of
D) ... customer feedback with prizes, discounts or freebies
E) ... and proactive
F) ... to positive reviews
G) ... excellent customer service
Word of Mouth Marketing Strategies
Activity 8
1) to be largely ...
2) to provide ....
3) to take ...
4) to share ...
5) to stay ...
6) to help spur ...
7) to incentivize more ....
8) to build a ....
A) ... active on a regular basis
B) ... similar views and ethics
C) ... strong base of reviews
D) ... more discussion around your brand
E) ... spread locally
F) .... advantage of
G) ... more value to the area
H) ... action from your customers
Activity 9
Marketing
Match the words with their definitions:
1. perseverance
2. ingenuity
3. incentive
4. exceptional
5. consistent
6. to spur
7. succinctly
8. to garner
a. the quality of being clever, original, resourceful, and inventive.
- a skill at working out how to achieve things or skill at inventing new things
b. extraordinary, much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality etc
- extremely good or impressive
c. continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, obstacles, or discouragement
d. in concise, or verbally brief manner; compact precise expression without wasted words
e. not changing in behavior, attitudes, or qualities; marked by regularity, or steady continuity
f. a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a stimulus to action
g. to collect something, usually after much work or with difficulty
h. to encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster
Activity 10
Marketing
Fill in the sentences with a suitable word
A. perseverance
B. ingenuity
C. incentive
D. exceptional
E. consistent
F. to spur
G. succinctly
H. to garner
1. The company has shown .... growth over the past two years.
Her leadership style produced .... results.
Promotion in the first year is only given in .... circumstances.
2. To secure our future, we need a ... economic strategy.
When training animals, you must be ... in commands and expectations.
Her work is sometimes good, but the problem is she's not ...
3. He gradually ... a national reputation as a financial expert.
The party .... 70 percent of the vote.
She .... more evidence to support her theory.
4. Bonus payments provide an ... to work harder.
The new law provides ... for businesses to invest in recycling equipment.
The rising cost of electricity provides a strong .... to conserve energy.
5. It took a lot of patience and .... for all sides to reach an agreement.
Over and over, they have shown .... in the face of adversity.
A combination of brilliant imagination and dogged .... enabled them triumph.
6. His misfortunes .... him to write.
Even a small success would ... me on to greater effort.
He also wants to ... engineers to build better hardware and encourage greater funding for its infrastructure.
7. With a little .... , meals can be tasty as well as inexpensive.
It takes a bright and fast- thinking intellect to use .... in a situation.
An imaginative mind knows that every obstacle can be overcome with a little .... .
8. One word .... describes the economy's performance: unbalanced.
Students must demonstrate the ability to correctly and .... communicate research findings.
She answered his probing questions as .... as possible.
Vocabulary:
* momentum
- the quality that keeps an event developing or making progress after it has started; driving power or strength
e.g. The company has had a successful year and hopes to maintain its .... by introducing new products.
e.g. If you don't keep improving, then you will lose momentum on your competitors one day.
* to implement
- to carry out, accomplish, to start using a plan or system
e.g. I wondered how I might best implement his plan.
* to stem from
- to come from
e.g. Her success stems from hard work.
e.g. Most people's insecurities stem from something that happened in their childhood.
e.g. Most prejudice stem from fear.
* a deluge of something
- a lot of something
e.g. Are your savings being eroded by the deluge of bills that arrive every month?
* to opt
- to make a choice from a range of possibilities
e.g. Many commuters are opting to cycle to work.
e.g. After recent setbacks in the market, most people are now opting for low-risk investments.
* endorsement
- support, backing
- the fact of a famous person appearing in an advertisement saying that they use and like a product.
e.g. products that carry an endorsement from a celebrity
* to strive for
- to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties
Date: 08/10/2022 01:38:16
Exercise:
What Is An Economist
Link to the article:
https://www.ottawa.edu/online-and-evening/blog/september-2021/what-is-an-economist
https://www.ottawa.edu/online-and-evening/blog/september-2021/what-is-an-economist
Activity 1
Matching
What Is An Economist
1. astute ...
2. social ...
3. rational ...
4. financial ...
5. foundational ...
6. broader critical ....
7. impact ...
8. the exact nature of the ...
A. ... institutions
B. .... thinking skills
C. ... behaviour
D. ... science
E. ... work setting
F. ... economists
G. ... of decisions on society
H. .... knowledge and principles
Activity 2
Matching
What Is An Economist
1. to forecast ...
2. to make ...
3. to allocate ...
4. to rely heavily ...
5. to achieve ...
6. to increase ...
7. to construct public ....
A. .... a choice
B. ... the best results
C. ... policy
D. ... collapse
E. ... resources
F. .... profits
G. ... on the expertise of economists
Activity 3
Matching
What Is An Economist
1. to provide ...
2. to hold a wide ...
3. to collect and analyze ...
4. to forecast ...
5. to provide solutions ...
6. to perform ...
7. to meet ...
A. ... data
B. ... range of responsibilities
C. ... benefit and cost analysis
D. ... to diverse economic issues
E. ... with real-world insight
F. ... the demand
G. ... marketing trends
Activity 4
Matching
What Is An Economist
1. the production and ...
2. consumer spending ...
3. business ...
4. the cause ...
5. corporate or ...
6. economic ...
7. career ...
A. ... preferences
B. ... government policies
C. ... findings
D. .... cycles
E. ... distribution of goods and services
F. ... trajectory
G. ... of business inflation
Activity 5
Matching
What Is An Economist
1. to enter ...
2. to advance ...
3. to have a passion ...
4. to offer a solid starting ...
5. to customize the economics ...
6. to offer a flexible, convenient ...
A. ... within the field by earning a master's degree
B. ... point for advancement in a business or government position
C. ... for solving business problems
D. ... the field of business
E. ... superior learning experience
F. ... degree to their preferences and skills
Activity 6
Matching
What Is An Economist
1. unemployment ...
2. supply and ...
3. on the other ...
4. labor laws ...
5. on a much broader ...
6. local ...
A. ... scale
B. ... and policies
C. ... rates
D. ... demand
E. ... government
F. ... hand
Activity 7
Matching
What Is An Economist
1. a data ...
2. financial ...
3. the average ...
4. a complex tax and ...
5. a job growth ...
6. a spirit ...
7. a long- lasting
8. conveniently ...
9. an enrollment ...
A. ... wage
B. ... operations
C. ... for innovation
D. ... rate of 14%
E. ... analyst
F. ... advisor
G. ... located in
H. ... regulatory environment
I. ... and fulfilling career
Vocabulary
* astute - mentally sharp or clever; shrewd, a formal and flattering adjective for someone with a good head on their shoulders
E.g. He made a series of astute business decisions.
*an insight - a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation
e.g. It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationship.
e.g. I hope you have gained some insight into the difficulties we face.
* a variable - a factor that change in quality, quantity, or size, which you have to take into account in a situation.
e.g. There are too many variables involved to make any meaningful predictions.
* a housing bubble - a real estate bubble, is a period of unusual growth in demand for housing, accompanied by an above- average rise in home prices. As demand outpaces supply, speculators can inject money into the housing market, driving prices up further. Once supply catches up to demand, the bubble can pop and cause a sharp decline in home prices and home sales. (www.thebalancemoney.com)
See more information on a housing bubble at investopedia.com
Date: 29/09/2022 20:22:13
Exercise:
Link to the article: https://theeverygirl.com/fall-work-routine-update/
How To Refresh Your Work Routine for Fall, According to a Time Management Coach
unfortunately, summer is over and Q4 is here
https://theeverygirl.com/fall-work-routine-update/
Activity 1
Resfresh Your Routine
Matching exercise
1. to revamp ...
2. to manage ...
3. to combat ...
4. to use the change ...
5. to function ...
6. to be at ...
7. to work ....
8. to lose ...
9. to set ...
A. .... throughout your workday
B. .... to your advantage
C. ... sight of goals
D. ... feelings of dread and anxiety
E. .... toward company objectives
F. ... aside focused work time
G. ... your work routine
H. ... work in person or online
I. ... this level of production without burning
Activity 2
Matching exercise
Refresh Your Routine
1. a morning ...
2. a game ...
3. ebbs and ...
4. a night ...
5. meeting - ....
6. in my pre-pandemic ...
A. .... flows
B. .... changer
C. ... life
D. ... owl
E. ... lark
F. ... days
Activity 3
Refresh Your Routine
Vocabulary
Match the words with their definitions
1. to revamp
2. to swap
3. to strive
4. to craft
5. to dread
6. to stumble upon
7. to lean into
8. invigorating
9. mindful
a) to make or manufacture (an object or product) with skill and careful attention to detail, with care and ingenuity
b) refreshing, stimulating, life-giving, making you feel strong, healthy and full of energy
c) to take part in exchange of one thing for another
d) to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something; to struggle or fight vigorously
e) conscious or aware of something; focusing one's awareness on the present moment; giving attention to
f) to give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to
g) to pursue some task or activity with great effort, determination, and perseverance; to actively accept challenges and seek more responsibility, especially in order to progress in your career
h) to feel anxious and unhappy about something because you think it will be unpleasant or upsetting
i) to discover or find something or someone by change and unexpectedly
Activity 4
Refresh Your Routine
Fill in the suitable word:
a) to revamp
b) to swap
c) to strive
d) to craft
e) to dread
f) to stumble on
g) to lean into
h) invigorating
i) mindful
1.
They all sat together at table, laughing and .... stories.
We .... phone numbers.
We need to get together to .... ideas and information.
They sat in the corner and .... gossip.
2.
He can't swim and .... going into the water.
He's .... the exam - he's sure he's going to fail.
I .... to think what they say about me behind my back.
3.
We .... the management system, but the business is doing no better than it was before.
This country's health care system needs ..... .
We need to .... our image to reach a younger market.
4.
Look at what I ...... .... at the flea market.
But Smolan says he .... .... the idea in 1994 while sharing Thanksgiving dinner with college friends.
I ... .... a simple method for understanding where my money went.
5.
The drink is an .... blend of tomato juice and spices.
The hike offers great views, lots of sunshine, and an .... workout.
A short run is .... on a lazy Sunday morning.
6.
She .... a strategy to boost the company's earnings.
There have been many attempts to .... a permanent peace settlement.
7.
He .... hard to keep himself very fit.
We work hard to .... for the things we want.
He .... to make himself understood.
We must continue to ... for greater efficiency.
8.
Be .... of how you use your power.
You should be .... of how much screen time you get.
We must be ... of the consequences of selfishness.
9.
She's really been ... .... her gymnastics lately.
I gave up sports so I could .... .... my studies.
She advises young women to .... .... in order to move up the hierarchy.
Vocabulary:
* recurring - occuring again periodically or repeatedly;
* ebbs and flows - ups and downs, tricks of fortune
* to reverse-engineer - to study or analyze (a device) in order to learn details of design, construction, and operation, to produce a copy or an improved version.
Date: 25/09/2022 22:58:43
Exercise:
Link to the article: https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/choose-your-words-carefully-to-transform-your-mindset-and/432183
Choose Your Words Carefully to Transform Your Mindset (and Your Success)
All too often, our words lay the foundation for our success or our failure in life. Managing our language deliberately and with intention can have dramatic impacts on our lives.
Activity 1
Transform Your Mindset
Matching Exercise
1. to lay ...
2. to make the consious...
3. to manage ...
4. to hold ...
5. to act out ...
6. to run an ...
7. to feel a great ...
8. to be at the ...
A. ... of obligation or force
B. ... our language
C. ... sense of purpose
D. ... mercy of life
E. ... somebody accountable
F. ..... the foundation
G. ... errand
H. ... choice
Activity 2
Transform Your Mindset
Matching Exercise
1. to have limiting ...
2. to patch up ...
3. to meet ...
4. to make ...
5. to take ...
6. to remove ...
7. to hold ...
8. to accept ...
A. .... deadlines
B. ... the time to eat healthily
C. .... reality
D. ... the illusion
E. ... beliefs about something
F. .... somebody back
G. ... broken relationships
H. ... accoubtability for ourselves and our decisions
Activity 3
Transform Your Mindset
Matching Exercise
1. to live with an ...
2. to have zero ...
3. to ask ...
4. to ask permission ...
5. to respect one's ...
6. to expose our ...
7. to advise something ...
8. to have a major ....
A. ... autonomy and free will
B. ... to advise
C. ... on the basis of our own paradigms
D. .... exploratory questions
E. ... abundance mindset
F. ... impact on our mindset
G. ... egos and narcissistic sides
H. ... interest in something
Vocabulary
Transform Your Mindset
* to glean -
to gather information or material bit by bit
e.g. He has a collection of antique tools gleaned from flea markets and garage sales.
e.g. At present we are gleaning information from all sources.
* dumbfounded -
so shocked that you cannot speak
e.g. We were dumbfounded at what we saw.
e.g. I was dumbfounded to hear that she resigned.
* accountable -
responsible for the effects of your actions and willing to explain and be criticised for them.
e.g. He knew he would be held accountable for any flaws in the programming.
e.g. Our board will hold me accountable if anything goes wrong.
e.g. But you have to be accountable for your actions.
* downright -
utter, complete; extremely, completely, totally, to the fullest degree
e.g. It's downright disgusting!
e.g. It's very difficult, if not downright impossible.
e.g. The working conditions are unhealthy, if not downright dangerous.
* exploratory -
done in order to discover more about something; exploring, examining
e.g. We're having an exploratory meeting nect week to talk about merging the two companies.
e.g. He underwent exploratory surgery.
e.g. The principal aim of this exploratory research is to gain a better understanding of franchising and the franchising decision.
* scarcity -
a lack of something; insufficiency or shortness of supply; deficiency, shortage
e.g. There is a scarcity of skilled workers in the building sector.
e.g. Nobody should place the whole blame on scarcity of resources; that would be too complacent.
* abundance -
a large amount of something
e.g. The city has an abundance of fine resraurants.
e.g. Optimists point out that there is an abundance of good news.
e.g. This team has talent in abundance.
* scarcity mindset -
is a belief that wealth is limited and that one can run out or never have enough.
A scarcity mindset is when you are obssessed with a lack of something - usually time or money; a pervasive feeling of not having enough whether that be time, money, connection
* abundance mindset -
means to see the limitless potential in life
- the idea or worldview that there are enough resources and successes for all to share.
Date: 20/09/2022 11:59:02
Exercise:
Link to the article: https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/how-to-boost-your-brand-awareness-and-pr-strategy/433784
How to Boost Your Brand Awareness and PR Strategy
Adding these PR strategies to your approach will result in instant marketing and branding success.
Activity 1
Matching exercise
Brand Awareness
1. to turn somebody ...
2. to execute effective ...
3. to create and maintain ...
4. to communicate with ...
5. to adapt to ...
6. to convey your beliefs ...
7. to create a lasting ....
8. to have ....
A. ... the new realm of social media
B. .... symbiotic relationships with the press
C. ... campaigns affordably
D. ... to a broad online audience
E. ... opportunities to grow
F. .... the younger generation through social media
G. ... into loyal customers
H. .... impression on the internet
Activity 2
Matching exercise
Brand Awareness
1. a valuable and ...
2. on the digital ...
3. at the same ...
4. an excellent ...
5. an impactful ...
6. prominent ...
A. .... example of
B. ... front
C. ... story
D. ... people
E. ... reliable resource
F. ... time
Activity 3
Matching exercise
Brand Awareness
1. intended ...
2. extraordinarily
3. important ...
4. the main driving ...
5. solid ...
A. ... effective in doing something
B. ... relationships
C. ... force
D. ... milestones
E. audience
Activity 4
Matching exercise
Brand Awareness
1. to build ...
2. to stray ...
3. to quickly grab ...
4. to connect ...
5. to fit well ...
6. to get ...
7. to gain ...
8. to craft a ...
A. ... with audience emotionally
B. ... relationships with media
C. ... within the parameters
D. .... from the norm
E. .... story people can connect with
F. ... promoted
G. ... traction
H. ... the reader's attention
Activity 5
Matching exercise
Brand Awareness
1. to build ...
2. to add an ...
3. to determine ...
4. to create relevant ...
5. to break ...
6. to maintain a positive ...
7. to heavily impact ...
A. ... exciting and relevant twist
B. ... content
C. ... trust with customers
D. ... perception of your company
E. ... current trends
F. ... the success of your company
G. ... walls between
Activity 6
Matching exercise
Brand Awareness
Match the words with their definitions:
1. proximity
2. realm
3. noteworthy
4. prominence
5. instance
6. to deem
7. milestone
8. traction
9. handy
A. (noun) the state of being important, famous, or noticeable
B. (adjective) worth paying attention to,
significant
C. a stone functioning as a milepost; a significant event or stage in the life, progress , development, or the life of a person, nation, etc
D. a field or domain of activity or interest
E. a particular situation, event or fact, especially an example of something that happens generally
F. convenient to handle or use; useful; near or close
G. to have an opinion, believe, regard as
H. nearness in space, time, or relationship
I. the fact of an idea, product, etc. becoming popular or being accepted ; the ability of a wheel or tyre to holdthe ground without sliding
Activity 7
Brand Awareness
Fill in the suitable word:
a) proximity
b) realm
c) noteworthy
d) prominence
e) instance
f) to deem
g) milestone
h) traction
i) handy
1.
Students' interests are mostly limited to the academic .... .
At the end of the speech he seemed to be moving into the .... of fantasy.
And suddenly a new unexpected memory from that .... of pure and loving childhood presented itself to him.
A victory by the team seems within the .... of possibility.
This is not really within the .... of my exoerience.
2.
It is .... bad manners in some cultures to speak with your mouth full of food.
He .... it wise to refuse the offer.
Work is .... so fundamental to human existence in many countries around the world that it is regarded as a basic human right.
Do whatever you .... (to be) necessary.
3.
Families are no longer in close ..... to each other.
The .... of schools, stores, hospitals, and so on is an important factor when purchasing a house.
All of family live in close .... .
4.
It's the first time that a lawyer of such .... has been given freedom to air his views on TV.
And perhaps that an early taste of status and .... may mean it quickly loses some of its allure.
But in recent times, the organic has gained .... .
5.
Credit cards can be .... - they mean you do not have to carry large sums of cash.
The book gives .... hints on looking after indoor plants.
You can find some .... tips for writing a book review here.
Keep your pills .... just in case you feel seasick.
Make sure you keep your passport and ticket .... .
6.
We didn't get .... on this idea until the board took interest.
In our digital age, it takes less time for new words and phrases to gain .... than it did in the past.
Does this idea have .... with you, Jonathan?
The idea of changing the structure of the school year is gaining traction.
7.
Her art is ..... for its great quality and beauty.
I found nothing particularly .... to report.
If you keep a journal, you probably write the day's most ..... events in it, or the most remarkable things that happen to you.
8.
The opening of a brand in New York represented an important .... for the company.
Graduating from the college was an important ..... in her life.
Her getting the job of supervisor was a .... in her career.
Starting school is a ... for both children and parents.
9.
I don't usually side with the management, but in this .... I agree with what they are saying.
They came across many ..... of discrimination.
But here Golding offers the extremest .... of how it might be tragic too.
Elizabeth had said so and she had been, as she was in so many instances, quietly right.
These delays are just another ... of bureaucratic inefficiency.
Activity 8
Brand Awareness
Match the words with their synonyms
1. proximity
2. realm
3. noteworthy
4. prominence
5. instance
6. to deem
7. milestone
8. handy
A. to regard as
B. notable, significant
C. a turning point
D. convenient, useful
E. closeness
F. case, occasion
G. field, sphere, domain
H. fame and importance
Date: 20/08/2022 23:58:43
www.ottawa.edu
8 Ways to Becoming a Better Leader | Business Blog Spot | Ottawa University
Influential leadership requires persistence and determination. Find out how you can gain the knowledge and skills to take your leadership skills to the next level!
Link to the
article: https://www.ottawa.edu/online-and-evening/blog/march-2021/8-ways-to-becoming-a-better-leader
https://www.ottawa.edu/online-and-evening/blog/march-2021/8-ways-to-becoming-a-better-leader
Exercise:
Activity 1
8 Ways to Becoming a Better Leader
1. high employee ...
2. one in ...
3. the vast ...
4. a heavy - handed, ...
5. low ...
6. a family ...
7. a forward - thinking ...
8. in other ...
A. .... order - giving manager
B. ... emergency
C. .... majority
D. ... turnover
E. ... a million
F. ... words
G. ... business leader
H. ... morale
Activity 2
8 Ways to Becoming a Better Leader
1. to be a born ...
2. to bring ...
3. to exhibit ....
4. to adopt new ...
5. to introduce ...
6. to set ....
A. ... a new business model
B. ... leader
C. ... empathy and mutual respect
D. ... policies and procedures
E. ... the standard
F. ... down the defensive walls
Activity 3
8 Ways to Becoming a Better Leader
1. to move ...
2. to make it ...
3. to have ....
4. to be ....
5. to speak ...
6. to bolster ...
7. to be at ....
8. to stay ....
A. .... volumes
B. ... forward
C. ... crystal clear
D. .... your skills
E. ... abreast
F. ... the forefront of
G. ... someone's back
H. ... reprimanded
Activity 4
8 Ways to Becoming a Better Leader
1. to dread
2. to pursue
3. to derail
4. top-notch
5. willing
6. to reprimand, a reprimand
A) of the highest quality, first-rate, of a very high standard
B) to make efforts to achieve something, often over a long period of time; to follow or chase
C) be happy to do something if it is needed; ready, eager or prepared to do something
D) a formal expression of disapproval; strong official criticism of a person or their behaviour; to rebuke severely or formally
E) to feel worried or frightened about something that has not happened yet
F) to come off the track on which it is running; to hinder someone, divert a process from going in its intended direction; to stop something from succeeding
Activity 5
8 Ways to Become a Better Leader
A) to dread
B) to pursue
C) to derail
D) top-notch
E) willing
F) to reprimand, a reprimand
1. If you don't want the job, there's no end of people ..... to take your place.
There are, of course, questions which she will not be .... to answer.
How much are they .... to pay?
Get a bike, find a .... friend, and explore the bike trails.
She'd be ... to take a job someplace else.
I'm .... to give it a try.
2. I .... to think about what they might next.
I ... to think what they say about me behind my back.
The prospect of working full-time fills me with .... .
I live in a .... of bumping into her in the street.
I ... the day I have to leave my friends.
3.
I was lucky and got myself a job with a .... company.
The hotel offers .... service.
She sure had a .... motive.
He'd recently employed a deputy who was doing a .... job.
4.
She was .... by her teacher for biting another girl.
His boss gave him a severe .... for being late.
He was severely ..... for his unsuitable behaviour.
Officials were .... for poor work.
5.
Investors are very concerned that a new crisis could ... the economic recovery.
Analysts identified five factors which could ... the hi-tech markets.
His plans for becoming a professional football player were .... by several injuries in college.
The incident threatened to ... her career.
6.
She is ruthless in .... her goals.
He is leaving the company to .... his own business interests.
You have to be dedicated to ... a career in medicine.
David left the company to .... his political ambitions.
Vocabulary
* to bolster - to support, strengthen, reinforce or improve; to boost
* credentials - skills and experience that show you are suitable for a particular job or activity; papers, documents that prove who you are.
* to interface - to communicate with someone, especially in a work-related situation; to interact or coordinate harmoniously
* to bring down - to cause someone to fall down; to lessen, to reduce, to cause to be in low spirits, depress
* to keep abreast - stay informed about new developments in a subject; to stay up-to-date
Collocations:
to keep abreast
to keep abreast with the times
to keep abreast of the latest developments in computers
to bolster the morale
to bolster one's confidence
to bolster one's spirits
to pursue a career in politics/ medicine
to pursue one's goals
to pursue one's own (business) interests
to derail one's career
to derail one's economy
top-notch service
top-notch education
a top-notch company
a top-notch job
a top -notch motive
willing to give it a try
a willing friend
willing to believe the worst
to be willing to admit
willing to take a job
willing to face a little competition
willing to change
Date: 03/08/2022 19:19:19
Exercise:
Link to the article: https://www.telegraphindia.com/edugraph/career/coding-an-essential-skill-in-todays-time/cid/1873271
Coding: An Essential Skill In Today’s Time
Activity 1
Coding:
An Essential Skill in Today's Time
1. to be of utmost ...
2. to connect with ...
3. to perform a ...
4. to fix ...
5. to excel ...
6. to get the desired ...
7. to provide ...
8. to attempt things ...
A. ... mistakes
B. .... a friend via google meet
C. .... result
D. ... in life
E. ... again in new ways
F. ... importance
G. ... a lesson
H. ... variety of functions
Activity 2
Coding:
An Essential Skill in Today's Time
1. innately ....
2. on a regular ...
3. in other ....
4. one of the most ...
5. the highest paying ...
6. computer ...
7. a sought - after ....
8. in the foreseeable ....
A. ... jobs
B. ... desired skills
C. .... skill
D. .... geek
E. ... basis
F. ... curious
G. ... future
H. .... words
Activity 3
Coding:
An Essential Skill in Today's Time
1. an essential ...
2. basic ...
3. at a young ...
4. career ...
5. resilient ...
6. academic ...
7. problem- solving ...
8. in the rapidly ...
A. .... age
B. ... knowledge
C. ...in the face of failures
D. .... part of our lives
E. ... opportunities
F. .... stream
G. ... changing world that we live in
H. ... attitude
Vocabulary
* to transcend - to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed
* perseverance - continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time;
- steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc, especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement
* a must-have - something considered absolutely necessary or essential to own
* to binge - to do too much of something, such as drinking alcohol, eating, or spending money
* involuntarily - unintentionally, without will or conscious control
* akin to - of similar character, related by blood; having the same properties (qualities)
Date: 02/08/2022 17:53:02
Exercise:
20 Ways to Be Happier
Activity 1
20 Ways to Be Happier
1. to get ...
2. to feel ....
3. to spend ...
4. to take ...
5. to live a ...
6. to fill ...
7. to do ...
8. to stop ...
A. .... your brain with motivation
B. ... a moment doing something
C. ... down
D. .... chasing dreams
E. .... life with less
F. .... something on a whim
G. .... clarity
H. ... positive action
Activity 2
20 Ways to Be Happier
1. to tackle ....
2. to pay ...
3. to get ...
4. to live ...
5. to lift ...
6. to seek ....
7. to have ...
8. to focus ....
A. ...someone a compliment
B. .... support
C. .... your heart and spirits
D. ... on important things
E. .... one thing on the list
F. .... down days
G. .... in the moment
H. ... out of bed
Activity 3
20 Ways to Be Happier
Match the words with their definitions:
1. gratitude
2. to appreciate
3. clarity
4. to jumble
5. to bug
6. to evade
7. to encourage
8. a whim
A. the quality of being clear and easy to understand
- the ability to think clearly and not be confused
B. to give support, confidence
- to help someone to feel confident and able to do something, or give advice to someone to do something
C. a sudddn wish, desire or idea, especially one that cannot be reasonably explained
D. to annoy or bother
E. the quality of being thankful
F. to mix things untidily
G. to avoid something or someone, especially in a dishonest way
- to intentionally not talk about something or not answer something
H. recognize the full worth
- to recognize how good someone or something is and to value them
Activity 4
20 Ways to Be Happier
Fill in with the most suitable word:
A. gratitude
B. to appreciate
C. clarity
D. to jumble
E. to bug
F. to evade
G. to encourage
H. a whim
1.
The minister ..... the question.
Employers will always try to find ways to ..... tax.
Just give me an answer and stop ..... the question!
I could tell that he was trying to .... the issue.
2.
We really ..... all the help you gave us last weekend.
I ..... your making the effort to come.
I ..... your concern, but honestly, I'm fine.
I'd ..... it if you let me get on with my job.
3.
She sent them a present to express her ..... .
Take this as a token of my ..... for all your help.
I wish to express my .... to Kathy Davis for her immense practical help.
She gave so much and there are literally hundreds of people worldwide who will remember her with ..... and affection.
4.
The events of the last few weeks are all .... up in my mind.
His thoughts ..... and raced liks children fighting.
His head is ...... with all these different facts and figures.
5.
We booked the trip on a ..... .
You can add what you want to this mixture - brandy, whisky, or nothing at all - as the ...... takes you.
On a ..... , she decided to go away for the weekend.
At work they are at the .... of the boss.
6.
Our parents always ..... us to ask questions.
When things aren't going well, he .... me, telling me not to give up.
We want to .... businesses to invest and create jobs.
We were ..... to learn of their enthusiasm.
7.
He's been ..... me all morning.
You know what .... me? Getting a call from a telephone salesman right when I sit down to dinner.
It really .... me when I can't remember someone's name
8.
He conveys information with great .... .
The story is filmed with razor-sharp .... .
She remembered what happened that day with surprising ..... .
She'd been known for the quickness of her wit and her .... of thought.
Date: 24/07/2022 22:17:29
Exercise:
20 Ways to Simplify Your Life
Activity 1
20 Ways to Simplify Your Life
1. to get ...
2. to keep ...
3. to be firm ...
4. to sort...
5. to set ...
6. to be more ...
7. to waste ....
8. to map ...
A. .... in saying no
B. .... time on things that don't matter
C. ... rid of
D. .... clean and tidy
E. ... monthly income and outgoings
F. .... productive and efficient
G. ... up a filing system
H. ... through paper clutter
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Activity 2
20 Ways to Simplify Your Life
1. to find time ...
2. to create ...
3. to incorporate ...
4. to declutter ...
5. to do a ...
6. to find simple, ...
7. to keep your ...
8. to get ...
A. .... a morning routine
B. .... healthy eating into your body
C. ... brain dump
D. .... home tidy
E. .... to unwind and relax
F. .... realistic ways to do something
G. .... your mind
H. ... organized
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Activity 3
20 Ways to Simplify Your Life
1. to focus ...
2. to create a ...
3. to cut ...
4. to put oneself ...
5. to invest ...
6. to declutter ...
A. ... first every now and then
B. .... flexible daily routine
C. .... your time and energy on ...
D. ... your mind
E. ... on one's priorities
F. ... the stress
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Activity 4
20 Ways to Simplify Your Life
1. to ditch ...
2. to get your thoughts ....
3. to keep ...
4. to make ...
5. to set somebody ...
6. to establish ...
A. ... up for the day ahead
B. .... on track
C. ... on paper
D. ... more space
E. ... simple routines
F. ... things that bring you down
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Vocabulary
* to shred - to cut or tear something roughly into thin strips; to destroy a document by tearing it into strips, especially in a machine
* a filing system - the way that documents and files are organized, on a computer or in an office
* to unwind - to relax and allow your mind to be free from worry after a period of work or some other activity that has made you worry
* outgoings - a person's regular expenditure; amounts of money that regularly have to be spent, for example to pay for heating or rent
* to incorporate - to include something as part of something larger
* dump - to get rid of something unwanted; stop using or supporting something or someone
* ditch - to stop having something because you no longer want it; to get rid of or give up
Date: 15/07/2022 12:51:01
Exercise:
Link to the article: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/a39501190/iris-apfel-interview/
Celebrating 100 years of Iris Apfel: "As long as you’re true to yourself, you’ll look wonderful"
We pay tribute to the grande dame of fashion as she launches a stylish new venture
Activity 1
Iris Apfel
Turning a Century Old
HarpersBazaar
1. a fervent ...
2. the power ....
3. unusually varied career ...
4. for the ...
5. the real joy ...
6. in search ...
7. varied sense ....
8. at every ...
9. the ageing ...
10. cheerful, no-nonsense ...
11. optimistic ...
A. ... of unique and rare pieces
B. ... process
C. ... path
D. ... believer in
E. .... outlook on life
F. ... or serendipity
G. ...fun of it
H. .... approach to ageing
I. ... of style
J. .... stage of life
K. ... with fashion
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Activity 2
Iris Apfel
Turning a Century Old
HarpersBazaar
1. to rest on ...
2. to cement ...
3. to juggle multiple ...
4. to be a bit ...
5. to shape ...
6. to cut ...
7. to have no ...
8. to roll ...
9. to answer ...
10. to live ...
A. .... over the top
B. .... one's position
C. ... intention of doing something
D. ... one's teeth as a copywriter
E. ... commercial projects
F. ... laurels
G. ... with the punches
H. ... the global fashion industry
I. .... in the now
J. ... firmly
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Activity 3
Iris Apfel
Turning a Century Old
HarpersBazaar
1. fervent
2. serendipity
3. worthwhile
4. successive
5. flamboyant
6. to unveil
7. spooky
8. retirement
A. happening one after the other without any break; following each other without interruption
B. unexpected good luck; the fact of finding interesting or valuable things by chance;
- the occurence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way
C. to tell the public about an idea or plan that was secret before; to make something secret known
D. bright, vivid, shiny, colourful; very noticeable, stylish and exciting
E. the point at which someone stops working, esp. because of having reached a particular age or because of ill health, or the period in someone's life after the person has stopped working
F. showing strong feelings or enthusiasm; having or displaying a passionate intensity
G. strange and frightening in a way that makes you think of ghosts; eerie, sinister
H. useful, important, or good enough to be a suitable reward for the money or time spent or the effort made
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Activity 4
Iris Apfel
Turning a Century Old
HarpersBazaars
a) fervent
b) serendipity
c) worthwhile
d) successive
e) flamboyant
f) unveil
g) spooky
h) retirement
1.
He wears ..... clothes more suited to a rock star than a literary figure.
Freddie Mercury was a .... star of the British hard rock scene.
His clothes were rather ..... for such a serious occasion.
2.
I thought it was ..... to clarify the matter.
We decided to give the money to a ..... cause.
She considers teaching a ...... career.
3.
The company will ..... its newest product today.
The developer ..... plans for a new housing complex.
Mr Werner ..... his new strategy this week.
4.
It is his ..... hope that a peaceful solution will soon be found.
If you have a ..... desire to become an actress, you'll stop at nothing to realize your dream.
5.
It has rained for three ..... days.
...... governments have tried to deal with this issue.
...... nights without sleep make any new parent feel ready to quit.
...... governments have failed to tackle the problem of international debt.
6.
She's trying to lay something aside for her ..... .
Many teachers over the age of 50 are taking early ..... .
What is the normal ..... age in this country?
7.
They found each other by pure ..... .
The scientist's discovery was a real case of .... .
There is an element of the impromtu about it, even of ...... .
8.
This creates a rather ..... atmosphere and because of the many camera angles gives the impression that you are being watched.
Will you shut up about ghosts! You always scare me with that ..... talk!
The forest is really .... in the dark.
Date: 11/07/2022 17:51:40
Exercise:
Link to the article: https://introvertdear.com/news/7-ways-to-maximize-your-energy-as-an-introvert/
7 Ways To Maximize Your Energy as an Introvert
7 Ways To Maximize Your Energy as an Introvert
Activity 1
An Introvert
7 Ways to Maximize Your Energy
1. to cram
2. to invigorate
3. to crave something
4. thrifty
5. to thrive
6. to decompress
7. to wilt
8. to crank out
8. to exert
A.
showing a careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste
* implies clever management of one's money or resources
B.
- to reduce or relieve the pressure on
- to return to the original size
- to relax, to unwind
to become less tense, rest, take one's ease
C.
to give new energy and strength to someone or something
- to give vitality and vigour to somebody
- to make someone feel fresher, healthier, and more energetic
D.
- to completely fill a place or container to the point of overflowing
- to study intensively over a short period of time just before an examination
- to do many things in a short period of time /> />E. />- to become weak, tired or less confident />- to lose freshness />- to lose strength
F.
- to prosper, flourish
- to grow, develop, or be successful
- to grow vigorously or luxuriantly
- make steady progress, be at the high point of one's career
G.
- to put forth strength, effort
H.
to feel a powerful desire for something
to have a strong or inward desire
I.
to produce something with no special care or effort
to produce especially in a mechanical manner
to produce things in large numbers without caring much about their quality
Activity 2
An Introvert
7 Ways to Maximize Your Energy
A. to cram
B. to invigorate
C. to crave
D. thrifty
E. to thrive
F. to decompress
G. to wilt
H. to exert
I. to crank out
Fill in the most suitable word
1.
After two weeks' hiking we'll need a few days to .... .
After their busy week, they needed some time to .... .
I asked my boss a week off in order to .... after the exhibition.
2.
The neglected kids just ..... attention.
We welcome and ..... your involvement, participation and views.
The end of summer makes us all .... comfort food.
Many home-based business owners .... independence and flexibility.
3.
A lot of information has been .... into this book.
Before the trip I .... my head with information about Spain.
My schedule is totally .... this week. Can we meet next week?
4.
They have plenty of money now, but they still tend to be .... .
He had been brought up to be ... .
An enterprise economy rewards the industrious and .... .
There are many good books on the subject of being .... and stretching your resources.
Mrs Jones was a very .... woman who never wasted anything.
5.
Some managers .... considerable pressure on their staff to work extra hours without being paid.
She will have to ..... herself a lot more if she wants to succeed in this business.
She's always willing to .... herself to help other people.
It is every parent's responsibility to ..... their authority by laying down some firm rules.
6.
Some employees .... on the challenge of intense workloads.
Today his company continues to .... .
Our challenge is to make them .... and grow.
7.
The mayor has plans to ..... the downtown economy.
At my age, the walk into town is enough to ..... me.
He was .... by the positive feedback.
He felt .... after a day in the country.
8.
Cut flowers will soon .... without water.
Put the flowers in water before they ... .
I'm starting to .... - can we go home?
Lady Beresford was beginning to .... as she greeted the long line of guests.
The child wasn't .... in an alien environment.
9.
She's able to .... one best- selling novel after the another.
The writer must have ...... it .... in his lunch hour.
Activity 3
An Introvert
7 Ways to Maximize Your Energy
Match the word to form phrases
1. to feel ...
2. to juggle ...
3. to keep ...
4. to fight ...
5. to run an ...
6. to have enough ....
7. to cram ...
8. to show ...
A. ... impossible race
B. .... up with those around me
C. .... weekends with daytrips, concerts, and family meals
D. .... drained
E. .... full-time jobs, family commitments, socializing, and hobbies
F. .... up to work tired
G. ..... energy to socialize after work
H. .... the wrong battle
Activity 4
An Introvert
7 Ways to Maximize Your Energy
Matching exercise
1. a real ...
2. the ambitious ...
3. energy ...
4. a harmonious ....
5. my most precious ...
6. no contact with ...
7. the tricky ...
8. a catch ....
9. social ....
A. .... expenditure
B. .... combo
C. .... part
D. .... the outside world
E. .... exertion
F. ... game-changer
G. .... up with a friend
H. .... side of me
Activity 5
An Introvert
7 Ways to Maximize Your Energy
Matching exercise
1. to be wired ...
2. to let ...
3. to budget ...
4. to reprogram ...
5. to allocate time ....
6. to utilize every ...
7. to be on high ...
8. to get enough ...
A. .... somebody down
B. .... one's brain
C. ..... downtown
D. .... your energy levels
E. .... spare minute
F. .... the same way
G. .... and energy to do something
H. .... alert for something
Activity 6
An Introvert
7 Ways to Maximize Your Energy
Matching Exercise
1. to be fully ...
2. to balance ...
3. to wilt like ...
4. to use ...
5. to lessen ....
6. to set a time ...
7. to overcram ....
A. .... the conflicting aspects
B. .... the impact
C. .... a flower in the shade
D. .... your schedule
E. .... limit on something
F. .... present without mentally multitasking
Activity 7
An Introvert
7 Ways to Maximize Energy
1. to maximize ...
2. to let oneself ...
3. to think ...
4. to crank out ...
5. to sustain ...
6. to create a buffer of ...
7. to constantly fight ...
8. to exert 100% energy ...
A. .... things through
B. ... energy
C. .... wake up naturally
D. ... the urge to do something
E. .... from a 50% charged battery
F. ... one's time
G. ... content like 24 hour factory
H. .... alone time around other commitments
Date: 07/07/2022 23:15:38
Exercise:
Link to the article: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/29/10-life-lessons-from-96-year-old-iris-apfel.html
Iris Apfel: 10 life lessons from a 96-year-old who is probably cooler than you
Activity 1
Iris Apfel 10 Life Lessons
1. to hone ....
2. to make one's eyes ...
3. to push ...
4. to have a sense ...
5. to go with ...
6. to master ....
7. to steer ....
8. to take a lot .....
A. .... of wonder
B. .... pop
C. .... of energy and strength
D. .... somebody wrong
E. .... one's eye
F. .... a flow
G. .... a skill
H. ... fears aside
Activity 2
Iris Apfel 10 Life Lessons
1. in the ....
2. exuberantly ...
3. long-spanning ...
4. unwavering ...
5. my ninety some years ...
6. deep ....
A. .... support
B. .... truest sense
C. .... career
D. ... interest in something
E. ... idiosyncratic
F. .... walking planet Earth
Activity 3
Iris Apfel 10 Life Lessons
1. to move ...
2. to have a ...
3. to be surrounded ...
4. to do things ...
5. to cultivate a ...
6. to put heart ...
7. to embody ....
8. to apply ...
A. .... sense of curiosity
B. ... with a flair
C. ... beyond pain
D. .... the quintessential role model
E. .... philosophy
F. .... personal style
G. .... by good people
H. .... and soul into something
Activity 4
Iris Apfel
10 Life Lessons
1. It's better to be happy than ....
2. It's not what you wear ....
3. I fit in ...
4. If you have to be all things to all people, ...
5. To stay young, ....
6. I just feel things ...
7. You only fail if ...
8. I've found that work ...
A. .... you have to think young
B. .... in my own way
C. .... you do not try
D. .... but how you wear it.
E. .... is very healthy for me.
F. .... you end up being "nothin" to nobody
G. .... well-dressed
H. .... in my gut and I do them.
