GUESS THE WORD
Fill in the missing letters of the word to complete each sentence. Read the meaning aloud and use it as a clue.
ANSWER
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P
R
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F
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T
A
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L
E
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| meaning: | [adjective] making an income |
| sentence: | In just few months, her clothing business became ___________ . |
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B
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| meaning: | [noun] a residential community |
| sentence: | After living in a busy town for many years, he decided to live in the __________. |
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P
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M
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| meaning: | [noun] a store where medicines are sold |
| sentence: | The nearest ________ is fifteen minutes drive from here. |
READING ALOUD
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
READ
I’m so glad to see you, Emma. I heard you’re planning to start a pharmacy. Is that true?
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Indeed, Ron. I’ve noticed that there’s no pharmacy around my area. We have to go down town for the nearest one. I figured that a pharmacy would be a profitable small business in the suburb—there are many school children and elderly. |
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Cool! I wish I could start a business on my own someday. Anyway, if you need any help in accounting, I’d be glad to offer my services.
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Thanks, Ron. I will be securing business permits, licenses, contracts, and other documents soon. I will definitely need your help. If you want, we can start this business together. |
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Sure, thanks for the offer. When do you want the business to be fully operational?
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Hopefully, within the first quarter of next year. There are many things to do and I would never bring a knife to a gunfight. Things likes this needs time and preparation. |
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I agree. Let’s think about the business plan, soon.
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How about, we meet tomorrow after work at my place? I have drafted a business plan, already. I want you to check it. |
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Please answer the questions in complete sentences.
ANSWER
| 1. | What type of business is Emma planning to start? |
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| 2. | What are the things does Emma need help with? |
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| 3. | What is Ron’s profession? |
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| 4. | What does Emma mean by, “bring a knife to a gunfight”? |
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DESCRIBING PICTURES
Study the pictures for 1 minute. Tell a story based on the pictures.
ANSWER
EXPRESSING OPINIONS
Please answer the questions by stating your opinions.
ANSWER
| 1. | A lot of entrepreneurs say that a wasted time is a wasted money. Do you agree or disagree? |
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| 2. | Would you rather start a business that sells products or a business that provides services? Why? |
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE
Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.
ANSWER
| 1. | Is there a particular business industry you would like to work for? Would you rather work for a big company or a small company? |
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| 2. | If you were to start a business, what would it be? Why? |
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| 3. | What kind of businesses are successful in your country? |
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| 4. | What type of business you would like to give importance in your country? |
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| 5. | Do you think it’s possible to live in a world where all businesses are government-owned? |
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