Intermediate: Business

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.
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  1. profitable
  2. suburb
  3. pharmacy

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1. word:
P
R
O
F
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T
A
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L
E
meaning: [adjective] making an income
sentence: In just few months, her clothing business became ___________ .
2. word:
S
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B
U
R
B
meaning: [noun] a residential community
sentence: After living in a busy town for many years, he decided to live in the __________.
3. word:
P
H
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R
M
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C
Y
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?
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.

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.
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.

Sure, thanks for the offer. When do you want the business to be fully operational?
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.

I agree. Let’s think about the business plan, soon.
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.

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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.

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EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the questions by stating your opinions.

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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.

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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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