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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
complain
[ kuhm-ˈpleyn ]
verb
She complained about the loud noise.
hilarious
[ hi-ˈlair-ee-uhs ]
adjective
The movie was hilarious and made everyone laugh.
opposite
[ ˈop-uh-zit ]
adjective
She likes hot weather, but I prefer the opposite, cold weather.
alert
[ uh-ˈlurt ]
adjective
She stays alert during class to understand the lessons.
get up
phrase
He has to get up early for school.
LET'S TAKE A LOOK! [ FULL CLIP ]
What is the video all about? Choose two statements that refer to the main ideas of the video.
1. Mark prefers working late because he is a night owl.
2. Mark's friend loves getting up early and going for a run in the morning.
3. Mark enjoys his new job because his co-workers are friendly and the atmosphere is energetic and fun.
4. Mark's boss allows him to set his own working hours and dress casually.
LET'S PRACTICE
Script Completion
Direction: Watch the short clip of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing words. Write or type down your answers while listening.
⏱ 00:12 - 02:08
Tom
Mark
To be honest, I can't (1) . I really love the company that I am working for. My co-workers are all really friendly and helpful. They really help me feel (2) . It's really energetic and fun atmosphere. My boss is (3) , and he's really flexible.
Tom
Really? How so?
Mark
He allows me to come in when I want and make my own hours. I can also leave early, if I start early. There is no real dress code, (4) . I can wear jeans and a t-shirt if I want. I can even wear shorts in the summer.
Tom
Wow, it sounds really cool. I can't stand wearing a (5) every day. Which do you (6) , working late or finishing early?
Mark
I prefer finishing early. I really enjoy the morning. I love getting up early and (7) a run. There's nothing like watching the sunrise while drinking my morning coffee.
Tom
Really? I am (8) . I love sleeping in. I am most (9) in the evenings. I'm a real night owl.
Mark
Well, you know what they say: "The early bird catches the (10) ."
Tom
You know you could be right. Maybe, I'll try to go to bed a little earlier tonight.
LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE - FULL CLIP
Direction: Answer the following questions based on the video and let's check your comprehension.
1. Why does Mark love the company he is working for?
(A) Because of the high salary
(B) Because of the friendly and helpful co-workers
(C) Because of the strict dress code
2. What does Mark say about his boss?
(A) His boss is strict and inflexible.
(B) His boss is hilarious and flexible.
(C) His boss is rarely present at work.
3. What is one of the benefits Mark enjoys at his job?
(A) He can wear jeans and a t-shirt if he wants.
(B) He has to follow a strict dress code.
(C) He cannot leave early.
4. What does Mark's friend dislike about his job?
(A) Working long hours
(B) The morning commute
(C) Wearing a suit every day
5. What does Mark prefer: working late or finishing early?
(A) Working late
(B) Working on weekends
(C) Finishing early
So, what's new, Mark? How is your new job going?