The Future in Our Hands
A: This weekend, I am running a marathon for the first time. B:Really, I hope you __________ the race.
win / finish / complete
Communication rule number 1: Think before you ______.
speak.
Do you read the reviews about this action movie? No, but I'm sure that it will be _____.
Fun / exciting.
This pair of jeans is the right brand but wrong size, colour, and shape. Can you _____ __ ________ ____?
Can you show me something else?
A: I am excited about taking my dog to Jejudo. But I am also a little worried for him. It is his first time on a plane. B: Don't worry. It is a short _______.
flight/ trip.
Communication rule number 2: Listen _____ and ____ less.
Listen more and talk less.
What flavour pizza do they serve at Little Italy? I'm not sure. I haven't seen the _____ yet.
Menu.
I'm looking for a gift for someone from Malaysia. Shall I buy a modern, or __________ Korean souvenir?
Traditional.
A: I am nervous because I don't think I am well prepared and I don't like talking in front of others.
B: Don't worry, you will do well on the ____________.
speech / presentation.
Communication rule 3. Watch what you say and also be careful with your ____ ________.
body language.
Its going to rain tomorrow. Arre you sure? Yes, I've already checked the ________ ________.
Weather Forecast.
I need to buy a gift for my friend but I don't have a part time job yet. Maybe I should ask my parents for an ______________.
Allowance.
A: This weekend I am going to jog with friends in the park and pick up rubbish.
B: I hope you do your best at _________.
Plogging.
If you have upset someone, the best solution is to _________ and say that you are '________'.
apologise ....sorry.
People needed a new way to travel in 1817. So, Karl von Drais invented the first __________ in __________ (country).
Bicycle. Germany
How about this blue Nike shirt? Wow, look at that price tag, it's too ____________! It is way over my _____________.
Expensive. Budget.
A: I am hoping to recycle all my rubbish and trash so I don't through anything away and nothing goes to the landfill. I'm not sure if I can do it. B: Don't worry. You'll do alright doing the _______ ________ challenge.
zero waste.
If you have a lot to say, sometimes it is best to call someone rather than sending a long message. This will prevent any ______________.
misunderstandings.
Bette Graham from _____________(country), invented _____________ in 1957. She wanted something to correct her typing ____________.
The USA. Whiteout. Mistakes (errors).
Buying so that you don't miss a sale is __________ marketing. Buying something because you saw it a lot on social media is called __________ marketing. Buying something because it is cheaper than the first item they showed you is called ________ Effect.
Hunger. Viral. Anchoring.