July，8th
Reading
Reading
What was the topic of that class?
Answer:
Agile working
a compound word which means:
knowing a lot about modern technology, especiallycomputers:
The state needs more _______workers for its hi-tech industries.
Answer:
The state needs more tech-savvy workers for its hi-techindustries.
the adjective form of "luxury"
Answer:
Luxurious
fill the blanks with will or be going to
•‘Anna is in hospital.’ ‘Really? I didn’t know. I ___ go and visit her.’
•‘Anna is in hospital.’ ‘Yes, I know. I ___ visit her this evening.’
Answer:
•‘Anna is in hospital.’ ‘Really? I didn’t know. I’ll go and visit her.’
•‘Anna is in hospital.’ ‘Yes, I know. I’m going to visit her this evening.’
when "summer" and "winter" are used as verbs ,What do they mean?
Answer:
to spend the summer/winter in a particular place
What phrase that means "(intended to be) suitable for everyone or every purpose"
Answer:
one-size-fits-all
If you are small of ear, you may find that those one-size-fits-all earbuds simply don't fit.
a phrase - someone who is one of the first people to start using a new product, especially a new piece of technology
Answer:
early adopter
Lucic was an early adopter, buying one of the first iPods in 2001.
a word which means lack restraint in spending money or using resources.
Answer:
extravagant
fill the blanks with will or be going to
Jane ____ be late for the meeting. She’s always late.
We ____ be late. The meeting starts in five minutes and it takes 15 minutes to get there.
Answer:
Jane will be late for the meeting. She’s always late.
We’re going to be late. The meeting starts in five minutes and it takes 15 minutes to get there.
finish the sentence below.
people are trying to _______ by buying expensive cars and clothes that they can't afford.
Answer:
people are trying to keep up with the Joneses by buying expensive cars and clothes that they can't afford.
a word in the reading material that is defined as
something that limits the range of a person’s actions or freedom:
In Egypt, the biggest _________ on new agricultural production is water.
Answer:
constraint (place/put a constraint on sth)
The cost of capital is an important constraint on business activity.
Rising energy costs are constraining consumer and business spending.
fill the blanks with correct prepostions
I feel that I have benefited greatly ____ her wisdom.
Have you seen this handy little gadget, it’s ___ separating egg yolks from whites.
The new smart phone has all the features ____ existing models, plus added extras.
Answer:
I feel that I have benefited greatly from her wisdom.
Have you seen this handy little gadget, it’s for separating egg yolks from whites.
The new smart phone has all the features of existing models, plus added extras.
fill the blanks with "a bed of roses/in the lap of luxury/land of milk and honey
Is marriage _____? No. But is it well worth the time and effort required to make it work? Yes.
After winning the lottery, they moved to Paris to live in _____.
It might be better than where you came from, but don't think this is some utopia or ____—we still have to work for what we have.
Answer:
Is marriage a bed of roses? No. But is it well worth the time and effort required to make it work? Yes.
After winning the lottery, they moved to Paris to live in the lap of luxury.
It might be better than where you came from, but don't think this is some utopia or land of milk and honey—we still have to work for what we have.
fill the blanks with appropriate tense.
•When their son was born, they ______ married for three years.
•Next year they _____ married for 25 years.
•Ted and Amy _____ married for 24 years.
Answer:
•When their son was born, they had been married for three years. (past perfect)
•Next year they will have been married for 25 years. (future perfect)
•Ted and Amy have been married for 24 years. (present perfect)
when stock prices go within 1% up or down / 1%-5% up or down / 5% or more what phrases we use?
Answer:
Edge up / down inch up / down ( within 1% up or down)
Go up / down, move up / down, rise / fall (share prices ~ 1%-5%)
Skyrocket / Plunge (stock plunge)
fill the blanks:
The world we live in is changing and it is changing rapidly. Whether this is _____(由……影响） technology, globalization or _____（应对，回应） specific crises, _____（毫无疑问） that the workplace of today needs to constantly _____（适应) ongoing changes in order to remain efficient and competitive.
Answer:
•The world we live in is changing and it is changing rapidly. Whether this is driven by technology, globalization or in response to specific crises, there is no doubt that the workplace of today needs to constantly adapt to ongoing changes in order to remain efficient and competitive.
fill the blanks with the words below
•State-of-the-art / The cutting edge / gadget / Innovate
The fashion industry is always desperate to ______.
That company is ______ of mobile communications technology.
Have you seen this handy little _____, it’s for separating egg yolks from whites.
The control panel uses all the latest technology and is considered _______.
Answer:
The fashion industry is always desperate to innovate.
That company is at the cutting edge of mobile communications technology.
Have you seen this handy little gadget, it’s for separating egg yolks from whites.
The control panel uses all the latest technology and is considered state-of-the-art.
fill the blanks with the words below
indulgence/delicacy/indulgent/lavish/extravagant
The critics were _____ in their praise for the paintings.
All the pleasures and ______ of the weekend are over, and I must get down to some serious hard work.
In some parts of the world, sheep's eyes are considered a great ______.
The product does not live up to the _______ promises of the advertisers.
Answer:
The critics were lavish in their praise for the paintings.
All the pleasures and indulgences of the weekend are over, and I must get down to some serious hard work.
In some parts of the world, caviar is considered a great delicacy.
The product does not live up to the extravagant promises of the advertisers.
Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets in your sentences.
I’d hurt my foot. I managed to walk home. (although)
I enjoyed the film. The story was silly. (in spite of)
We live in the same building. We hardly ever see each other. (despite)
They came to the party. They hadn’t been invited. (even though)
Answer:
1 Although I’d hurt my foot, I managed to walk home. or I managed to walk home although I’d ...
2 I enjoyed the film in spite of the silly story. / ... in spite of the story being silly. / ... in spite of the fact (that) the story was silly. or In spite of ... , I enjoyed the film.
3 Despite living in the same building, we hardly ever see each other. or Despite the fact (that) we live in ... or We hardly ever see each other despite ...
4 They came to the party even though they hadn’t been invited. or Even though they hadn’t been invited, they came to the party.
translate the following sentence into English.
我的西班牙语从未真正进步过，只能在酒吧点酒。
Answer:
My Spanish never really progressed beyond the stage of being able to order drinks at the bar.
Fill the blanks
Many organizations are moving away from an approach ________（a relative pronoun) managers constantly _______(监督，指导） their staff and tell people exactly _______（要完成什么）. Instead, they are adopting a more _______（项目基础的） approach, _______ （a relative pronoun)managers have the responsibility of ______(解释清楚） project goals and enabling teamwork and ______(合作）. The roles that the individuals play might differ from project to project, and agile managers can serve to support team members in adapting the way they contribute to a team.
Answer:
Many organizations are moving away from an approach where managers constantly supervise their staff and tell people exactly what is to be done. Instead, they are adopting a more project-based approach, where managers have the responsibility of clarifying project goals and enabling teamwork and collaboration. The roles that the individuals play might differ from project to project, and agile managers can serve to support team members in adapting the way they contribute to a team.
Match the phrase below with a correct definition
•To Pull The Plug
•To Blow A Fuse
•To Be Right On The Button
•To Get Your Wires Crossed
•To Be At The Cutting Edge
1. to be exactly right
2. when somebody blows a fuse, they get angry or agitated very quickly, and they really explode
3. to stop something in its tracks, to stop it immediately
4. to be right there in the lead, at the front
5. to misunderstand somebody; to become confused
Examples
Answer:
3 / 2 / 1 / 5 / 4
fill in the blanks
•Luxuries are a state of great comfort and ____(奢侈的生活). Luxuries mean _____(奢华的生活）, usually a ______(精致）, ______(优雅）, or _____（高雅的生活） rather than a necessity.
Answer:
•Luxuries are a state of great comfort and extravagant living. Luxuries mean sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity.
Lisa is travelling in Europe and so far she has travelled about 1,000 miles. By the end of the trip, _____ more than 3,000 miles.
If you need to contact me, ____ at the Lion Hotel until Friday.
Ben is on holiday and is spending his money very quickly. If he continues like this, ______ all his money before the end of his holiday.
I’m fed up with my job. I hope _____ it much longer.
Answer:
translate the following sentence into English.
年轻人工作机会的骤减意味着剥夺了年轻一代关键技能。
Answer:
A sharp decline in work for youth is depriving a generation of key skills.