A new business
Language in context
Visual presentations
Visuals and prepositions
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large amount of money to start a business

capital

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You're at the office. Your colleague says he's cold. You decide to close the window. What do you say?

I'll close the window.

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The green line r...

represents

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Take a look... this chart.

look at

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people (or organizations) who might put money into a business to make more money

potential investors

200

You didn't turn in a report to your supervisor. The deadline was today. Promise to send it tonight.

I'll send it tonight.

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This chart s... you the returns this year.

shows you

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This graph is divided... five sections.

divided into

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a payment to someone who sells the goods or service on your behalf

commission

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Complete the sentence:

Our French customer said he took his flight a few hours ago. He'll... arrive here soon.

probably

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N... in particular this gray line.

Notice in particular

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This chart is based... data from a survey.

based on

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profits that a company pays to people who own shares in the business

dividends

400

You are at a restaurant. Order pasta and steak.

I'll have pasta and steak, please.

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These f... are the sales results of each of our branches.

figures

400

I'd like to draw your attention... these figures.

attention to
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the practice of funding a project or venture by raising money from a large number of people who each contribute a relatively small amount, typically via the internet

crowdfunding

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Complete the sentence:

A: Could you lend me some money?

B: I...do it if I get paid today.

I'll do it

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This upward t... shows positive results.

upward trend

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This negative trend will continue.. the next five years.

over the next five years