
LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
operate
/OP-uh-rayt/
"The company will operate the new system starting next month."
partial
/PAR-shuhl/
"The project received only partial funding."
possess
/puh-ZESS/
"The organization does not possess enough resources."
privilege
/PRIV-uh-lij/
"Reporters had the privilege of an exclusive interview."
promote
/pruh-MOHT/
"The campaign aims to promote healthy eating habits."
quote
/KWOHT/
"The journalist decided to quote the CEO's statement."
serve
/SURV/
"This report will serve as a guide for the next steps."
set up
/SET up/
"They plan to set up a new headquarters in Tokyo."
spin off
/SPIN off/
"The company will spin off its technology division."
stall
/STALL/
"Negotiations stalled after the disagreement."
steady
/STED-ee/
"The market has remained steady this quarter."
stimulate
/STIM-yuh-layt/
"The government introduced measures to stimulate the economy."
take off
/TAYK off/
"The product's sales began to take off last year."
take over
/TAYK OH-ver/
"A large corporation plans to take over the smaller firm."
tap into
/TAP IN-too/
"The company hopes to tap into new markets."
tender
/TEN-der/
"He decided to tender his resignation."
LET'S LISTEN! 🎧
Direction: Listen to the news and answer the comprehension questions below.

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 🎬
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
- How would you respond if your company decided to take over another firm?
- What do you think are the benefits and drawbacks of a company trying to tap into new markets?
- If you were given the privilege to lead a project, how would you set up your team for success?
- Have you ever had to make up for a mistake at work or school? How did you handle it?
- Do you believe that promoting steady economic growth is more important than taking big risks?