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1. City Life vs. Country Life

  • 1. Is much more exciting
  • 2. Often not as peaceful
  • 3. Is far more expensive
  • 4. The more crowded
  • 5. A much more relaxed
  • 6. Is better for your
  • 7. Locations less wide
  • 8. Just as easy

2. The Challenge of Learning a Language

  • 1. Always as easy
  • 2. As soon as
  • 3. As far as
  • 4. As well as attending
  • 5. Learn as many
  • 6. Better than quantity
  • 7. As long as
  • 8. Is the most

3. Business Acquisitions and Mergers

  • 1. Pursue acquisitions
  • 2. The reduction of competition
  • 3. The combination of
  • 4. Even loss
  • 5. Productivity may
  • 6. The approval of mergers
  • 7. The integration of
  • 8. Significant expansion

4. Workplace Policies and Social Behavior

  • 1. Allowed to use
  • 2. Relaxed policy
  • 3. It's acceptance
  • 4. Decide whether
  • 5. Completely forbidden
  • 6. Responsibility to follow
  • 7. Beneficial to us
  • 8. Really competition
  • 9. Bit unsociable

5. Comparative Grammar Practice

  • 1. Last year’s halftime show was far less spectacular than this year’s.
  • 2. Beyoncé’s performance was by far the most energetic I have ever seen.
  • 3. The tickets for the final were slightly more expensive than I expected.
  • 4. Bad Bunny is the most famous artist in the show.
  • 5. The pop festival was not as loud as the rock concert.
  • 6. The more artists participate in the Superbowl, the less boring it becomes.

6. Technology and Digital Vocabulary

  • 1. Landline: Phone connected by cable
  • 2. Smartphone: Mobile phone with internet
  • 3. Desktop computer: Computer for a desk
  • 4. Laptop: Portable computer
  • 5. Tablet: Touchscreen device
  • 6. Other device: Another electronic machine
  • 7. Social media: Platforms to share content
  • 8. Predictive text: Suggests words when typing
  • 9. Messaging people: Sending messages online
  • 10. Access the internet: Connect to internet
  • 11. Share memes: Post funny content
  • 12. Use a headset / chat: Talk while playing
  • 13. Comment on posts: Write opinions online

7. Essential Business Terminology

  • 1. Market share: % of total sales
  • 2. Profit: Money after costs
  • 3. Profit margin: Difference cost–price
  • 4. Major player: Important company
  • 5. Product lines: Group of products
  • 6. Emerging markets: Growing countries
  • 7. Takeover: Buy another company
  • 8. Takeover bid: Offer to buy
  • 9. Merger: Companies join
  • 10. Develop strategies: Create plans
  • 11. Tackle problems: Deal with problems
  • 12. Take risks: Accept danger
  • 13. Miss opportunities: Lose chances
  • 14. Make a profit: Earn money
  • 15. Come up with a plan: Think of an idea
  • 16. Solve problems: Find solutions
  • 17. Cut costs: Reduce expenses

8. Writing Structure for Essays

Essay Components

  • 1. Intro: Present topic + state two opinions (e.g., "Nowadays, many people believe that…", "It is often argued that…", "This essay will discuss both views.")
  • 2. Body 1 (Idea 1): Idea + explanation + example (e.g., "Firstly", "On the one hand", "This is because…", "For example…")
  • 3. Body 2 (Idea 2): Contrary idea + explanation + example (e.g., "On the other hand", "However")
  • 4. Conclusion: Summary + your opinion (e.g., "In conclusion", "To sum up", "In my opinion")

Additional Useful Phrases

  • There are different opinions about…
  • One advantage is that…
  • One disadvantage is that…
  • This can lead to…
  • It is important to consider
  • In my view,…

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