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[C+] Ways of Speaking II

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

mitigate

[ 'mit-i-geyt ]

verb

- to make something less harmful

It is unclear how to mitigate the effects of tourism on the island.

fixated

[ 'fik-sey-tid ]

adjective

- unable to stop thinking about something

Our culture is fixated on health, youth and longevity.

authoritative

[ uh-'thawr-i-tey-tiv ]

adjective

- showing that you are confident, in control, and expect to be respected and obeyed

David speaks in an authoritative tone.

pressing

[ 'pres-ing ]

adjective

- urgent or needing to be dealt with immediately

There is a pressing need for more specialist nurses.

take a closer look

phrase

- examine something carefully

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

lull in the conversation

Dialogue

Icon_Sally

Sally

Did you talk to your boss about your plan to move to Miami?

Icon_Anna Happy

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.

Icon_Sally

Sally

And how did he react to the news?

Icon_Anna Happy

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

get to the point

Dialogue

Icon_Sally

Sally

Thank you for giving me a few minutes of your time.

Icon_Cindy

Cindy

No problem, but I'm short on time, so let's get to the point.

Icon_Sally

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.

Icon_Cindy

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

raise the subject

Dialogue

Icon_Sally

Sally

It seems like you need to discuss that matter with your team members.

Melly_Happy Icon

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.

Icon_Sally

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

have a word

Dialogue

Icon_Mike

Mike

Hey, where are you off to? The meeting is about to begin.

Icon_Anna Happy

Anna

I'm just heading to the sales department. I need to have a word with their manager about some pressing matters.

Icon_Mike

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

tone of one's voice

Dialogue

Icon_Ken

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.

Icon_Alex

Alex

Yeah, I could tell from the tone of his voice that he wasn't open to negotiation on this matter.

Icon_Ken

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
  1. The professor's confident and authoritative commanded attention in the lecture hall.

  2. It's important to find the right moment to of changing the project timeline with the client.

  3. The manager called the employee into the office to about his recent performance.

  4. There was an awkward after Sarah shared her embarrassing story.

  5. 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.

DISAPPOINTED

1. ( tone of his voice / disappointed )

MEETING

2. ( get to the point/ limited )