[C+] Dealing with Problems

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

meticulous

[ muh-'tik-yuh-lus ]

adjective

- very careful and with great attention to every detail

He is a designer known for his meticulous attention to detail.

fluid

[ floo-id ]

adjective

- if situations, ideas, or plans are fluid, they are not fixed and are likely to change, often repeatedly and unexpectedly

I think we should try and keep our arrangements fluid at this stage.

contingency

[ kuhn-tin-juhn-see ]

noun

- something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further arrangements necessary

Do you have any contingency plans if the scheme doesn't work?

resilient

[ ri-'zil-yuhnt ]

adjective

- able to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened

Jeff faced many hardships in life, but he always found a way to be resilient

breach

[ breech ]

noun

- an act of breaking a law, promise, agreement, or relationship:

They were sued for breach of contract.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

A. pose a threat

to cause a problem or difficulty

POSE A THREAT

Dialogue

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

I didn't know you were into gardening?

Icon_Cindy

Cindy

Well. I used to hate it but since I started living with my grandparents, I've come to appreciate the importance of growing your own food. My grandpa is so meticulous when it comes to food, you know. We grow our food organically since chemicals pose a threat to our health.

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

That's definitely true. Perhaps it's time I consider planting vegetables in my backyard.

B. hinder the progress

limit the ability of someone to do something or to make progress

BUSINESS MEETING DISCUSSION

Dialogue

Icon_Mike

Mike

I'm hoping for some good news today, John. How's the project coming along?

John_Happy Icon

John

I apologize for the delay, Mark. Unfortunately, several complications have hindered the progress of the project, so completion dates remain fluid. However, we do have some good news to share. We've set a date for the groundbreaking of the first two areas of construction, which will be on the 15th and 16th.

Icon_Mike

Mike

That's great, but can you give us a rough estimate as to when you can accomplish the project?

C. overcome hurdles

successfully deal with a problem or difficulty

IN THE KITCHEN

Dialogue

Icon_Sally

Sally

Don't you think we're just a little too strict with the kids?

Icon_Mike

Mike

Absolutely not. We want them to be well-educated and resilient individuals who can overcome any hurdles they may face in life. Everything we do is for their own sake.

Icon_Sally

Sally

I know. I just couldn't help but wonder if we're doing it right.

Icon_Mike

Mike

Parenthood is a challenging journey, but we're doing our best to raise our kids to the best of our abilities

D. minimize the risk

reduce a risk to the lowest possible level or prevent if increasing beyond that level

PHARMACIST

Dialogue

Icon_Sally

Sally

Good morning! How may I assist you today?

Icon_Michael

Michael

Hi. I'm looking for an ointment to relieve itchiness. I prefer something that doesn't have a strong scent, please.

Icon_Sally

Sally

Sure thing. Let me check. I recommend this one. It's fragrance-free and hypoallergenic, specially formulated to minimize the risk of allergies.

Icon_Michael

Michael

Thank you for your assistance. I'll take that one.

E. tackle the problem

to deal with a problem in a very determined or efficient way

TACKLE THE PROBLEM

Dialogue

Icon_Mike

Mike

The shortage of energy has become a significant challenge across most industries. We need to find an alternative energy source as soon as possible.

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John

Fortunately, there is a massive potential for clean energy resources along the Bristol Channel coast. It's crucial that we find ways to harness it to tackle the problem of energy shortage and climate change.

Icon_Mike

Mike

That sounds promising. Could you give us a detailed presentation of your proposal in our next meeting?

F. catastrophic effects

involves or causes a sudden terrible disaster

CATASTROPHIC EFFECTS

Dialogue

Icon_Ken

Ken

The recent earthquake has had catastrophic effects on both the people and the economy.

Icon_Worried(Man)

Bill

It's devastating. So many people lost their homes and properties in just a blink of an eye.

Icon_Ken

Ken

The images and videos over the news were heart-wrenching. I couldn't bring myself to watch them.

Icon_Worried(Man)

Bill

It's a reminder that we need to be prepared for such natural disasters and have contingency plans in place to minimize the damage.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct collocation.

minimize the risk	overcome hurdles
hinder the progress	pose a threat
tackle the problem	catastrophic effects

Cybersecurity breaches can to personal information.
Plans for a residents-only parking scheme have been mooted in a bid to .
The agency develops food safety standards and policies to help of foodborne illnesses.
You can if you have sufficient knowledge of the techniques of effective resume writing.
A sudden eruption of one of these volcanoes would have , but current research is not just about assessing risks.
Inadequate supply of good quality feed is the main factor that of animal production in many developing countries.

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.

DEFORESTATION LOG

1. ( deforestation / pose a threat )

EXERCISE

2. ( exercise / minimize the risk )