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ANALYSIS

Study the line graph below for 1 minute. Discuss what the graph is all about in detail.

ANSWER

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EXPRESSIONS

Please read the phrasal verbs aloud and study their meaning carefully. I will correct your pronunciation while you’re doing so.

READ

  • fill (somebody) in(on something)
  • Meaning: to update someone on the latest about something
  • Example: The team needs to fill the manager in on their latest project as soon as possible.
  • mark (something) up
  • Meaning: to increase the price of a product
  • Example: The supermarket marked up its prices on all their dry goods.
  • account for (something)
  • Meaning: to be liable or responsible for something
  • Example: The currency exchange accounted for the deficit in the remittance.
  • roll (something) out
  • Meaning: To introduce a new product or service to the market
  • Example: The clothing company will roll out new designs for their Spring collection.

GRAMMAR CHECK

Choose the correct phrasal verbs to complete the sentences.
SHOW ANSWERS
  1. B
  2. C
  3. C
  4. A
  5. B

ANSWER

  • 1. __________ me __________ on the progress of the research study.
    1. account / for
    2. fill / in
    3. mark / up
    4. roll / out
  • 2. The prices of basic commodity __________ by 25% last quarter.
    1. accounted for
    2. filled in
    3. marked up
    4. rolled out
  • 3. The inflation rate __________ the increased Human Poverty.
    1. account for
    2. accounting for
    3. accounted for
    4. have accounted for
  • 4. The smartphone company __________ their latest models last weekend.
    1. rolled out
    2. was rolling out
    3. fill in
    4. was filled in
  • 5. Which sentence used the phrasal verb correctly?
    1. Please fill in the registration form.
    2. The restaurant will mark up its prices on Chef’s weekend special.
    3. Bert opened an account for his manufacturing business.
    4. Jade rolled out in the grass last summer camp.

SELF-EXPRESSION

Please read each situation carefully, then discuss your insights in detail.

ANSWER

  1. If you were a manager in a company of 50, how do you reconcile the difference between employees whose sources of motivation are internal and external? What programs will you implement to improve the productivity of the 2 groups?
    Your Answer ______________________________________
  2. Recently, introverts are taking over the corporate world. How do you think are they getting ahead of the competition against extroverts? What winning qualities do introverts possess that’s exclusive to them?
    Your Answer ______________________________________
  3. In recruiting talent, which of the following do you think is a better strategy for the company? After choosing a point, provide the pros and cons of your choice.
    1. hire potential and train them for 6 months
    2. shortlist potential and invite them for a 3-month paid internship
    Your Answer ______________________________________

FEEDBACK

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ACTIVITY RATING
ANALYSIS
  • Student was able to explain the graph in detail.
  • Student was able to explain the graph but some details are inaccurate or missing.
  • Student was not able to provide a coherent explanation of the graph.
EXPRESSIONS
  • Student was able to read and understand the expressions without assistance nor errors.
  • Student was able to read and understand the expressions with less difficulty
  • Student needed full assistance to read and understand the expressions.
SELF-EXPRESSION
  • Student was able to express his/her ideas accurately and coherently.
  • Student was able to express his/her ideas with less difficulty.
  • Student was able to express his/her ideas only with tutor’s full assistance.
LEVEL ASSESSMENT
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  • Expert Low
  • Intermediate