WEEK 3 : Section1~3
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1.) Meeting Roleplay: Controlling the Discussion in Meetings + Expressing Opinions (Student 2 Leading)
Meeting Roleplay 3: Sustainability Initiatives in Cosmetics Production
You work for a cosmetics company and want to make your products more eco-friendly. Have a meeting with your team to talk about the ideas in the agenda. You can choose one or more ideas and share your opinion.
AGENDA
Sustainable Packaging Options
Proposal 1: Use materials that can break down easily.
Proposal 2: Let customers refill their empty containers for a discount.
Proposal 3: Use materials that can be recycled and tell customers how to do it.
Proposal 4: Partner with groups that reduce plastic waste and donate money to them.
Eco-Friendly Product Development
Make products with natural ingredients.
Use materials from places that protect the environment.
Be open about where you get your materials.
Start a campaign to teach customers about sustainability.
BUSINESS ACTIVITY:
CONTROLLING THE DISCUSSION IN MEETINGS FUNCTIONS AND KEY PHRASES
Introducing the Subject
We’re here to talk about (topic).
We need to discuss (topic).
Keeping to the Right Subject
We’re getting off the subject.
Can we talk about that later?
Changing the Subject
I think we’ve finished this point.
Can we move to the next point?
Concluding and Summarizing
I think that’s everything.
I will send a summary in an email.
Thank you for coming. Goodbye.
BUSINESS ACTIVITY:
GIVING OPINIONS FUNCTIONS AND KEY PHRASES
Asking for an Opinion
What do you think?
What’s your opinion?
Do you think…?
Giving an Opinion
I think…
I don’t think…
We should…
We shouldn’t…
Agreeing
Yes, I agree.
That’s true.
Disagreeing
I don’t agree.
I’m not sure.
Responding to Opinions
You’re right.
(Name) is right.
Yes, but…
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2.) Business Discussion: Innovation
Vocabulary List
Breakthrough – A big and important new idea.
Disruption – A new product that changes everything in an industry.
Patent – The legal right to be the only person to make or sell an invention.
Prototype – The first model of a new product used for testing.
R&D – Research and Development: The process of finding new ideas and improving products.
Scalability – The ability to grow a product or service for more people.
Commercialization – Making a product available for sale.
Iteration – Making improvements to a product step by step.
Disruptive Innovation – A new idea that creates a new market and changes an old one.
Incremental Innovation – Small improvements to an existing product.
Innovation Article
Innovation is how companies grow, whether by making small changes or big breakthroughs that change markets. Companies invest in research to stay ahead and find new ideas. Once they have a new idea, they must test it and then sell it to a bigger audience. Good ideas often need testing and changes to make them better. The most successful companies find a balance between new ideas and making sure they can be done.
Discussion Questions
Can you think of an innovation that has changed your life?
How important is research for a company?
What are the risks of new ideas in business?
Is it harder to come up with a big idea or to sell it?
How do companies balance being creative and being practical?
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3.) Casual Discussion: Free Time and Entertainment
Vocabulary List
Leisure – Free time when you are not working.
Hobby – Something you do for fun in your free time.
Pastime – An activity done for relaxation.
Streaming – Watching or listening to content online.
Binge-Watching – Watching many episodes of a show at one time.
Outdoor Activity – Things to do outside, like hiking or cycling.
Concert – A live music performance.
Festival – A special event with music, food, and entertainment.
Game Night – A time when friends get together to play games.
Virtual Reality – Technology that lets people experience a 3D world.
Free Time and Entertainment Article
People enjoy their free time in many ways, from hobbies like reading to watching shows online. Streaming services make it easier to watch movies or listen to music anytime. Outdoor activities like hiking are a great way to relax and exercise. Some enjoy social events like game nights, while others like concerts or festivals. Everyone needs leisure time to relax and take a break from work.
Discussion Questions
What do you like to do in your free time? Why?
Do you prefer outdoor or indoor activities?
How has streaming changed how people watch TV or movies?
Have you tried virtual reality? What do you think of it?
What concert or festival would you like to go to and why?
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