L4-U1-P4-1 Listening : QuickServe 2.0
QuickServe 2.0
Quickserve is a successful home repair company.
It provides quick reliable repair services to homes.
It was established 5 years ago and has been expanding rapidly.
In the last two years, it has opened offices in three new cities.
When was the company established? -It was established 5 years ago.
In the last two years, it has opened offices in three new cities.
Because of its rapid growth, it has to hire many new employees.
In the last 6 months, it has hired 50 new employees.
The total number of employees in the company is now over 500.
And the number of customers has increased to more than 5000.
How many people has the company hired in the past six months? -In the last 6 months, it has hired 50 new employees.
How many customers does the company have? - The number of customers has increased to more than 5000.
In the last two years, it has opened offices in three new cities.
It was established 5 years ago and has been expanding rapidly.
The number of customers has increased to more than 5000.
The company has also improved its business model.
Instead of offering only repair services, it can now help customers upgrade their appliances.
QuickServe does this by giving a choice.
Customers can choose to repair an appliance or upgrade it by buying a new one.
If they choose to buy a new one, they will get a discounted price.
So a customer can either repair a broken refrigerator for a small fee or buy a new one.
If they choose to buy a new one, they will get a discounted price.
So a customer can either repair a broken refrigerator for a small fee or buy a new one.
If they buy a new one, they will get a discounted price, along with free installation.
This is possible because several appliance manufacturers have agreed to give QuickServe big discounts.
QuickServe then installs the new appliance and removes the old one.
Feedback from customers has been positive.
Who have agreed to give QuickServe big discounts? -Several appliance manufacturers have agreed to give QuickServe big discounts.
QuickServe then installs the new appliance and removes the old one.
A high percentage of customers have taken advantage of this new service.
As a result, QuickServe has developed a great reputation.
Its dedication to high quality service has proven to be successful.
Its word-of-mouth approach to advertising has been cost effective.
The appliance manufactures have also been happy with the results.
Their growing relationship with QuickServe has helped to increase their sales.
What is the company delicated to providing? -Its dedication to high quality service has proven to be successful.
QuickServe's approach to business is proving to be successful.
If they choose to buy a new one, they will get a discounted price.
As a result, QuickServe has developed a great reputation.
Its dedication to high quality service has proven to be successful.
So a customer can either repair a broken refrigerator for a small fee or buy a new one.
L4-U1-P4-2 Listening : The World's Population
The World's Population
The world's population is growing.
There are now over 7 billion people in the world.
During the 20th century, the population grew from 1.65 billion to 6 billion.
It's now growing at a rate of around 1.1 percent per year.
That means an increase about 80 million per year.
By 2024(two thousand twenty-four), the population is expected to be around 8 billion people.
How fast is the world's population growing? - It's now growing at a rate of around 1.1 percent per year.
The growth rate used to be higher.
In the late 1960s (nineteen sixty s), the rate of growth was about 2%.
Since then, the growth rate has declined.
It is estimated that the growth rate will be less than 1% by 2020 (two thousand twenty).
By the year 2050, the growth rate should be even less.
What has happened to the growth rate? - It has declined since the late 1960s.
Even with a declining growth rate, the population will continue to grow.
But it will grow at a slower rate.
In the past 50 years, the world's population has more than doubled.
It has doubled from around 3 billion in 1960 to more than 7 billion in 2011.
Even with a declining growth rate, the population will continue to grow.
The rate of growth varies by country.
The growth rate in India is more than twice that of China.
And the growth rate in Nigeria, which is in Africa, is more than twice India's growth rate.
Russia, on the other hand, has had a negative growth rate in some years.
When a country has a negative growth rate, its population is decreasing.
When a country has a negative growth rate, its population is decreasing.
The rate of growth varies by country.
Since then, the growth rate has declined.
It's now growing at a rate of around 1.1 percent per year.
Even with a declining growth rate, the population will continue to grow.
The growth rate in India is more than twice that of China.
L4-U1-P4-3 Vocabulary : Contemporary People
Contemporary People
Co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs was a major figure in the computer industry.
He was self-centered and difficult to work for, but he led the development of many great products.
He died of cancer when he was just 56 years old.
Jack Ma, is one of the richest and most famous men in China.
He comes from a poor family and failed his college entrance exams twice.
Despite his many failures, he has built one of the world's largest Internet companies.
David Beckham is one of the world's richest and most famous athletes.
He started playing professional football when he was just 17.
Much of his success as an athlete is because he practiced harder than many other players.
As a young girl in Pakistan, Malala became famous for her writings on women's education.
In 2012, She was shot in the head and nearly killed.
She survived the injury and became the world's most famous teenager.
Born in 1942, Stephen Hawking was one of the world's most famous scientists.
When he was 23, he was diagnosed with ALS, a rare disease of the nerves.
Because of his disease, he was unable to walk and talk.
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize? -She has won many prizes, including the Nobel Peace Prize.
Who has built a large Internet companies? - Despite his many failures, he has built one of the world's largest Internet companies.
Who is one of the world's richest and most famous athletes? -David Beckham is one of the world's richest and most famous athletes.
Who died of cancer? - He died of cancer when he was just 56 years old.
Who has made important scientific discoveries?- Despite his condition, he has made important discoveries about the creation of the universe.
He died of cancer when he was just 56 years old.
Much of his successas an athlete is because he practiced harder than many other players.
Despite his condition, he has made important discoveries about the creation of the universe.
Because of his disease, he was unable to walk and talk.
He started playing professional football when he was just 17.
Co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs was a major figure in the computer industry.
Much of his success as an athlete is because he practiced harder than many other players.
L4-U1-P4-3 Vocabulary : Personality Types
Personality Types
Shy people are usually quiet and uncomfortable around other people.
They generally dislike going to social events such as parties.
It's often difficult to make friends with a shy person because they won't open up.
Outgoing people enjoy being with others and are comfortable in social situations.
They are friendly and pleasant to be with, though sometimes they can't be trusted.
Self-centered people like to be the center of attention.
They like people to look at them, and pay attention to them.
Self-centered people often talk too much, and don't listen enough.
Selfish and greedy people don't share things with others.
They keep things for themselves and always want more.
People who are responsible and trustworthy are important in almost any situation.
They can be depended on to get things done.
These people can be trusted.
What type of people are often uncomfortable in social situations? -Shy people are usually quiet and uncomfortable around other people.
Who enjoys being the center of attention? - Self-centered people like to be the center of attention.
What type of people are comfortable in social situations? - Outgoing people enjoy being with others and are comfortable in social situations.
Who doesn't share things with others? - Selfish and greedy people don't share things with others.
Who can be depended on? - They can be depended on to get things done.
They generally dislike going to social events such as parties.
Outgoing people often have many friends and can be quite popular.
Greedy people want more than their share and can cause many problems for others.
Self-centered people like to be the center of attention.
Selfish and greedy people don't share things with others.
Shy people are usually quiet and uncomfortable around other people.
People who are responsible and trustworthy are important in almost any situation.
L4-U1-P4-5 Dialogue : Relationship Advice
Relationship Advice
(M: Steven's friend S: Steven)
M: Hey, Steven, you know I’m your friend, right?
S: Sure, I know that. What are you trying to say?
M: I’m sorry to say this. But I think you’re making a fool of yourself.
S: How am I making a fool of myself?
M: Your girlfriend is taking advantage of you.
S: Taking advantage of me?
M: Yes, I think so. She's just using you.
To make a fool of someone means to make them look stupid.
S: So, maybe she is. But I don’t mind. Even if she is using me, it’s OK. I’m using her too.
M: What do you mean? Aren’t you in love with her?
S: Yes, I’m in love with her. But that doesn’t mean I’m not using her too.
Steven doesn’t mind if his girlfriend is using him.
M: I don’t understand. What do you mean?
S: Maybe I’m using her because I enjoy being in love. I can’t imagine life without her. Even if she hurts me sometimes, I love her.
What can't he imagine? -He can’t imagine life without her.
M: Do you trust her?
S: Yes, I trust her. She tells me what’s important to her. She’s honest with me. She has never lied to me about anything important.
To trust someone means ...you can believe what they say or promise to do.
M: Are you honest with her?
S: Yes, we are honest with each other, even when it hurts. And because we’re honest with each other, we trust each other.
M: OK, so you don’t think you’re being taken advantage of.
S: No, I don’t, as long as she is honest with me. The day she isn’t honest with me will be the end of our relationship. And when that happens, my heart will break. But until then, I’m her man.
Why do they trust each other? -They trust each other because they’re honest with each other.
M: OK, I think I understand. I didn’t think you knew what was going on.
S: I’m not as stupid as I look, my friend. Being in love with her makes my life exiting.
M: Well, I hope you’re right.
What makes his life exiting? - Being in love with her makes his life exiting.
Your girlfriend is taking advantage of you.
I can’t imagine life without her.
What are you trying to say?
I’m sorry to say this. But I think you’re making a fool of yourself.
They trust each other because they are honest with each other.