Here are some words and expressions that appear in the video:
useful (adjective): helpful, beneficial, practical
– This guide is very useful for learning how to organize your assignments.
– The teacher gave us some useful tips for studying efficiently.
balance (noun): a state of equal or fair distribution between two things
– It’s important to find a balance between work and relaxation.
– The athlete trained hard but maintained a healthy balance in her life.
assign (verb): to give a specific task or responsibility to someone
– The teacher will assign a group project for the science fair.
– Our boss assigned me to lead the presentation at the meeting.
perspective (noun): a point of view or way of looking at something
– Listening to others’ perspectives can help us better understand a situation.
– From my perspective, homework helps me review what I learned in class.
relevant (adjective): closely related or connected to the topic or situation
– The examples in the book were very relevant to the lesson.
– Please include only the most relevant information in your report.
- In which situations would you take off work and for how long? Explain your ideas.
- You are sick.
- Your child is sick.
- Your pet needs an operation.
- You car needs to be repaired.
- You overslept.
- Your house has flooded because of a broken pipe.
- A child is graduating from high school.
- A friend or family member has passed away.
2. Do companies in your area provide paid leave for any of the situations mentioned above? In what cases would you have to take time off without pay?
3. In your family or culture, are there any celebrations to commemorate the transition from childhood to adulthood similar to a “sweet sixteen” event?
4. What kinds of activities or situations could ruin a fun party (for example, bad weather or unexpected unruly guests)? Has anything like this happened to you before?