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It is grey in colour.
There are numbers.
It is very important to me.
This is my wish!
Words with more than one meaning
Understand the meaning in context
Puns
Right or left (sides)
Right = correct
Alice in Wonderland
"And how many hours a day did you do lessons?" said Alice, in a hurry to change the subject.
"Ten hours the first day," said the Mock Turtle, "nine the next, and so on."
"What a curious plan!" exclaimed Alice.
"That's the reason they're called lessons," the Gryphon remarked: ___________________________
because they lessen from day to day.
Unit 2
Words may have more than one meaning
One form (written or spoken) with multiple meanings which are all related by extension
Examples:
Head: part of our body
Head: of the family
Foot: of a mountain
Foot: part of our body
Fork: instrument for eating
Fork: in a road
1. The latest casualty fell to his death from a dormitory building in a Shenzhen plant at around 11:20 pm Wednesday
c. a factory or a place where power is generated
2. It was the 10th such death and 12th such fall at the plant in Shenzhen this year ...
a. a quick downward movement onto or towards the ground, by accident or because of a natural force
3. Foxconn Technology Group chairman Terry Gou flew to Shenzhen and led a rare damage-control media tour to the factory complex in Shenzhen ...
a. not common or does not occur very often
4. He told about 300 Chinese and foreign journalists that nets had been put on buildings ...
a. connected with a country which is not your own
5. Foxconn is part of Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. and makes computers, game consoles and mobile phones ...
b. the control unit of a mechanical, electrical, electronic system or computer
6. They work shifts and live inside the massive factory complex.
b. a person's scheduled period of work, esp. the portion of the day scheduled as a day's work ...
7. They work shifts and live inside the massive factory complex.
b. a group of buildings designed for a particular purpose, or one large building divided into several smaller areas
An organization providing suicide prevention services
Listen to the interview and answer the questions
1. What made John become a Samaritans volunteer?
a. His mother used to bring him to Caritas when she volunteered there.
b. His present wife introduce him to the work of the Samaritans when he studied in England.
2. In which three roles has John been involved?
3. What kinds of problems do callers usually have? Name any THREE.
a. relationship problems
b. bereavement
c. job and studies related worries
d. financial difficulties
4. Which two aspects does the confidentiality policy include at the Samaritans?
a. The information received from the callers is confidential.
b. Volunteers never disclose their Samaritans identity to others, except to people closest to them.
5. What benefits has John gained from volunteering? Name any TWO.
a. It brings him with huge satisfaction.
b. He has become more accepting and more tolerant.
c. His interpersonal skills have improved.
6. How does the Samaritans help its volunteers to combat the negative influences they may receive from the calls?
a. The Samaritans has a system to help their volunteers ease their strain.
b. The Samaritans volunteers are taught how to adapt themselves.
7. Name the qualities that the Samaritans look for in a volunteer.
a. compassion and patience
b. acceptance and an open mind
c. a willingness to observe the organization's confidentiality policy
Short Writing Task 3:
Patient Case Report
Listen to the interview between a senior nurse and Mr Scott.
Take down every important detail about Mr Scott's case.
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Independence refers to
Every choice
They date
A university student
Let family members know
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