Alexis 23 March

panic buying
the shops have sold out of / run out of pasta
drugs/ medicines
cosmetics
(Yes) I think so (yes) I think yes
It’s obviously that …
very few people
wear a face mask
much more harmful is the information from internet sources
the most dangerous thing is the government doesn’t try
prices raised = prices are going up
raise
rise
the exchange rate; the rate of exchange
to bury a news story
I wasn’t sleeping (well)
I had a bad night’s sleep
rude = impolite
be pushed for time = be in a rush
to stick to my plans
in relation to my work / when it comes to my work

up
rise the sun rises; the price of petrol is rising; prices rise = go up; increase

transitive
= with an object

intransitive
= no object

you bin there?
What did you do before?
H’v you got a degree? What qualifications did you need for your job?
Have you had to do lots of CPD training?
Do you ever wish you’d chosen a different career?
What do you think you’ll be doing in 5 years time?

made a mistake in the past? (I should ……..
What if you forgot to do something?
What if someone else e.g. the authorities made a mistake? (they should …….
What if you think something happened in the past? Eg the details of someone else’s life and education
What if you are trying to explain why something happened? e.g. why someone is late (and you are waiting for them)
Did you make any mistakes with your education or choice of job?
How could governments have prevented global warming?
What do you think people ate in your country 2000 years ago?
Why do you think people chose to settle in your city?

questions on the other slides.
Prepare your personal statement