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is common in your country?

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Do you think women are good bosses?

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What do employers value more – experience or education?

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of early retirement?

the size of the file.

an interior decorator to think about ways to brighten up the lobby. Ask for suggestions. Explain that there is a small budget.

Student A

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You are an interior decorator. You have been invited in to a business for a possible job. The lobby is dark and dull. Suggest some ways to brighten up the space.

Student B

pieces of curved wood so that you can move forward and backward when you sit in it.

Vocabulary

Wicker

Made of very thin pieces of wood twisted together:
a wicker basket.

Coffee table

A small, low table on which coffee is served or books and magazines are arranged.

Couch/sofa

A long, soft seat with a back and usually arms, on which more than one person can sit at the same time.

Love seat

A small sofa that is only long enough for two people.

a mass of soft material, used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning on.

Vocabulary

Futon

A mattress which is used on the floor or on a wooden frame that can often be folded to make a seat.

Hide-a-bed

A sofa that opens to form a bed.

Chair

A seat for one person that has a back, usually four legs, and sometimes two arms.

Armchair

A comfortable chair with sides that support your arms:
She sat in an armchair by the fire.

type of couch which is really comfortable.

Vocabulary

Footrest

A low piece of furniture on which you can rest your feet while sitting.

Stool

A seat without any support for the back or arms:
a bar/kitchen/piano stool.

Bar stool

A tall seat with no support for the back or arms, for sitting on while drinking or eating at a bar.

Wardrobe

A tall cupboard in which you hang your clothes:
He hung his suit in the wardrobe.

a bookcase.

A table at which meals are eaten.

A chair with long legs, for a baby or a small child, usually with a small table connected to it for the child to eat from.

A type of chair that is designed for use at a desk in an office.

Vocabulary

not a very welcoming space.
Can you make some suggestions to brighten things up?
We have a pretty small budget.
I agree. You need to make some changes.
The color is all wrong.
Another window would help.
If you can't afford a window, some mirrors would work.

grades important to you?

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How do you feel about tests and examinations? Are they necessary?

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Does your country have a good education system? Why/why not?

5

What are the skills that separate good students from bad students?

the size of the file.

customers is asking for your help. He needs you to choose the best value for him. Talk about the product in detail. Convince the customer to buy the product.

Student A

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You are a customer. You’re looking for something useful for the home, but you aren’t sure what exactly you need. You ask the sales assistant for suggestions. Tell him you are looking for the best available deals.

Student B

you how it works?
Are you looking for anything in particular, ma’am/sir?
How are you planning on using it?
I think that we may have just the item for you!
Feel the texture. See how soft it is?
It’s excellent value for your money.
If you cannot find what you're looking for, we can order the item in.
Our return policy is 30 days with a receipt.
Your total is $29.95.
Will you be paying by cash, check or credit card?
Thank you for shopping with us! Please come again.

at business?

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Is it easy to start a business in your country?

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Why do you think some businesses fail?

4

If you had a small business, what kind would it be?

5

“Business is a combination of war and sport.” Do you agree?

contribute to the increase in violence in our society.

Video game violence

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First, the affirmative group receives two minutes to present their case. The negative group then receives two minutes to present their case. After that, both teams receive two minutes to prepare a rebuttal and summary.

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