General English (Expert)_Working

PASSAGE READING

Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.

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Work Environment

Bangladesh is one of the biggest apparel exporters in the world. There are thousands of apparel factories with over three million workers in the country. It is said that apparel companies from different countries import clothing from Bangladesh because of its low price.

In 2012, an eight-story factory was burned down in a fire accident. The exits were blocked by their materials and products, and so more than 100 employees could not get out and died in the incident. After that, the working environment in the factory was reconsidered and improved by the management. Having a good work environment is important as it affects the safety and productivity of employees.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1.	Why do companies from different countries import clothing from Bangladesh?
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2.	What incident took place in Bangladesh in 2012?
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3.	Why is having a good work environment important?
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CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions	Sample Sentences
apparel
employee
incident
import
reconsider

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

1.	Do you think importing goods is a good thing?
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2.	Does a low price mean bad quality?
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3.	Which do you prefer, a good work environment with a low salary or a bad work environment with a high salary?
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4.	Is it good to overwork in order to get a higher salary?
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5.	Why is it important to have a good working environment?
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6.	Do you think a good employee-employer relationship is important?
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7.	What can we do to help improve the working situation in developing countries?
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