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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
mitigate
[ 'mit-i-geyt ]
verb
It is unclear how to mitigate the effects of tourism on the island.
fixated
[ 'fik-sey-tid ]
adjective
Our culture is fixated on health, youth and longevity.
authoritative
[ uh-'thawr-i-tey-tiv ]
adjective
David speaks in an authoritative tone.
pressing
[ 'pres-ing ]
adjective
There is a pressing need for more specialist nurses.
take a closer look
phrase
Please take a closer look at the information gathered by the team.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. lull in the conversation
- a period of quiet or reduced activity
Dialogue
Sally
Anna
Yes, I did. I went to his office yesterday to give him an update on the post-project evaluation. When there was a brief lull in the conversation, I took the opportunity to tell him about my plans.
Sally
And how did he react to the news?
Anna
He was really understanding and supportive. In fact, he even recommended me to the company's branch in Miami. I'm so relieved that everything worked out well.
B. get to the point
- to stop talking about unimportant details and reach the main idea
Dialogue
Sally
Thank you for giving me a few minutes of your time.
Cindy
No problem, but I'm short on time, so let's get to the point.
Sally
Sure. My company is organizing a "Green Day" event, and we would like to invite you to participate. We're partnering with global environmental organizations.
Cindy
That sounds interesting. Can you send me the details via email, so I can take a closer look?
C. raise the subject
- start talking about a subject that you want other people to consider
Dialogue
Sally
It seems like you need to discuss that matter with your team members.
Melly
Yes, I know, but right now, I want them to focus on the current project without any distractions or worries. I'm doing everything I can to mitigate the problem, and I'll raise the subject when an appropriate occasion arises.
Sally
Okay, that makes sense. Just make sure to address it soon so that it doesn't become a bigger issue.
D. have a word
- to speak with someone briefly and privately
Dialogue
Mike
Hey, where are you off to? The meeting is about to begin.
Anna
I'm just heading to the sales department. I need to have a word with their manager about some pressing matters.
Mike
Okay, but be sure to make it quick! The meeting starts in 10 minutes.
E. tone of one's voice
- the way a person is speaking to someone
Dialogue
Ken
I wasn't really in favor of his decision to partner with BeeHive Solutions for this campaign. Personally, I would have chosen Bucket-T, but he seemed quite fixated on the former.
Alex
Yeah, I could tell from the tone of his voice that he wasn't open to negotiation on this matter.
Ken
Exactly, which is why I refrained from expressing my disapproval during the meeting.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct collocation.
| lull in the conversation | get to the point |
| tone of one’s voice | raise the subject |
| have a word |
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The professor's confident and authoritative commanded attention in the lecture hall.
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It's important to find the right moment to of changing the project timeline with the client.
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The manager called the employee into the office to about his recent performance.
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There was an awkward after Sarah shared her embarrassing story.
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The presenter was taking too long to , and the audience started losing interest.
Part II
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.
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Part III
Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided.
1. ( tone of his voice / disappointed )
2. ( get to the point/ limited )
Did you talk to your boss about your plan to move to Miami?