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Lesson 22: TechCorp to acquire firm for new markets

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

operate

/OP-uh-rayt/

- To run or control something.

"The company will operate the new system starting next month."

partial

/PAR-shuhl/

- Not complete or whole.

"The project received only partial funding."

possess

/puh-ZESS/

- To own or have something.

"The organization does not possess enough resources."

privilege

/PRIV-uh-lij/

- A special right or advantage.

"Reporters had the privilege of an exclusive interview."

promote

/pruh-MOHT/

- To support or encourage something.

"The campaign aims to promote healthy eating habits."

quote

/KWOHT/

- To repeat someone’s exact words.

"The journalist decided to quote the CEO's statement."

serve

/SURV/

- To perform a duty or function.

"This report will serve as a guide for the next steps."

set up

/SET up/

- To arrange or establish something.

"They plan to set up a new headquarters in Tokyo."

spin off

/SPIN off/

- To create something new from something existing.

"The company will spin off its technology division."

stall

/STALL/

- To delay or stop something.

"Negotiations stalled after the disagreement."

steady

/STED-ee/

- Stable and not changing suddenly.

"The market has remained steady this quarter."

stimulate

/STIM-yuh-layt/

- To encourage something to become active.

"The government introduced measures to stimulate the economy."

take off

/TAYK off/

- To become successful quickly.

"The product's sales began to take off last year."

take over

/TAYK OH-ver/

- To gain control of something.

"A large corporation plans to take over the smaller firm."

tap into

/TAP IN-too/

- To access or make use of something.

"The company hopes to tap into new markets."

tender

/TEN-der/

- To offer or present formally.

"He decided to tender his resignation."

LET'S LISTEN! 🎧

Direction: Listen to the news and answer the comprehension questions below.



Lesson 22

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What is TechCorp planning to do to access new markets?

2. What did the CEO say about the move?

3. What issue is causing resistance from some shareholders?

4. What will the new innovation lab serve as?

5. What could potentially stall the acquisition?

LET'S PRACTICE 🎬

SITUATION

You are a journalist covering a breaking news story about a company merger.


TASKS

Task 1: Discuss with your teacher (playing the role of a company executive) how the merger will operate and what it aims to achieve. Use at least five vocabulary words in your conversation.


Task 2: Conduct a mock interview with your teacher (as a financial analyst) about how the merger might impact the market and whether it will attract new investors.

LET'S DISCUSS

  1. How would you respond if your company decided to take over another firm?
  2. What do you think are the benefits and drawbacks of a company trying to tap into new markets?
  3. If you were given the privilege to lead a project, how would you set up your team for success?
  4. Have you ever had to make up for a mistake at work or school? How did you handle it?

  5. Do you believe that promoting steady economic growth is more important than taking big risks?