Unit 1
How do we give advice? What phrases can we use?
Should, ought to, why don't you, how about, you could
Complete the compound nouns:
renewable e_______
solar p_______
fossil f_______
electricity b______
energies
panels
fuels
bills
What is the noun form?
-suspend
-identify
-solve
-move
-decide
-add
suspension
identification
solution
movement
decision
addition
How do you understand: "one size fits all"? Does this expression apply to global markets?
It means that something is suitable for everyone all across the globe
No, it does not. Companies need to adopt to the market.
What 3 words can be used with "update"?
Give
Get
Ask for
What is the noun form of these adjectives:
-enthusiastic
-flexible
-dependable
-authentic
-resourceful
-adaptable
enthusiasm
flexibility
dependability
authenticity
resourcefulness
adaptability
Name 4 types of industries
Tourism
Automotive
Financial
Textile
Energy
...
Use the following words in sentences:
-Anticipate
-Milestone
-Setback
-Budget
A project manage should anticipate anything that might go wrong.
We reached a major milestone in our project.
Our company can easily recover after setbacks.
We went over the allowed budget.
Use "enough" and "not enough" with:
-Time
-Responsible
We don't have enough time. / There's not enough time
She is responsible enough. / She is not responsible enough.
What's the difference between "arrive in" and "arrive at"
Arrive at the airport, school (buildings)
Arrive in Paris (cities, countries)
Complete the expressions:
Think ___ the box
Have a ___ attitude
___ goals
be a ____ player
have good ____ skills
have a lot of _______ (ability to continue even if something's very hard)
outside
can-do
set
team
communication
determination
Explain the difference between past simple & past continuous with examples (sentences & questions)
Past simple: finished actions (I finished my project. / Did you finish the project?)
Past continuous: actions in progress at a specific time (I was working when you called. / What were you doing when I called?)
How can you express superiority, equality, and inferiority with the following adjectives:
-Smart
-Intelligent
smarter/the smartest - as smart as-less smart/the least smart
more intelligent/the most intelligent - as intelligent as - less intelligent / the least intelligent
What is the noun and the adjective form?
-adapt
-consume
-prefer
-standardize
-appeal
-customize
adaptability, adaptable
consumer/consumption, consumable
preference, preferable
standardization, standard
appeal, appealing
customization, customized / customizable
What verb means to fail to do something on time? How can you use it in a sentence?
Fall behind
We're falling behind in our project.
Complete the questions:
Can you put me ________ with the person _____ of your marketing projects?
It's been __________ to you! See you later!
That ________ interesting
Can we discuss this in _________?
In touch ... in charge
nice talking
sounds
more detail
How can you:
-Ask permission to interrupt
-Accept an interruption
-Prevent an interruption
-Go back to an earlier point
Excuse me for interrupting / Can I just say something here / If I could just ask you
Please go ahead. / Sure, please continue
Before you speak, let me just say ...
The point I was making was / Going back to what I was saying
Complete the sentences:
-Can you bring me _______
-I have no room for _______
-I'm afraid I'm just _______
-I'm sorry there's no ______ on this deadline.
up to speed
maneuver on this
not that flexible
flexibility
Describe the process of making a salad using passive voice
First, vegetables are bought. Next, they are brought home, washed, and cut up. Then, they are all mixed together. Oil and salt are added and everything's mixed again.
What four words can be used with "deadline?"
Meet, miss, tight, unrealistic
What adverbs of degree... (with examples)
-make adjectives stronger
-make adjectives weaker
-make verbs stronger
very, really
quite, a bit, a little
very much, really a lot
What's the difference between "will" and "going to"? Explain and illustrate with examples
Will: opinions, decisions at the moment, offers
I think it will rain / I will go make a call / I'll help you!
Be going to: plans, expected events
I'm going to visit my friend tomorrow / It's going to rain
Make 5 questions to ask for updates
Can you bring me up to date on ...?
What's happening with ...?
How are we doing with ...?
What's the latest on ...?
Can you give me an update on ...?
Where are we with ...?
How is bubble gum made?
First, ingredients are mixed (dextrose, glucose syrup, synthetic base, flavors, color). Then, they are all blended together. After that, they are sent into a cooling chamber. Next, they are cut into small pieces and wrapped. Finally, they are packed in boxes/tubs.
What preposition should you use after:
-Succeed ___
-Spend ___
-Laugh ___
-Pose ___
-Result
In
On
At
For
In