English Lessons

English Lesson: I see. Well, thanks anyway.
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You're looking for a job. You see a "help wanted" sign in a restaurant and ask about applying for the job, but the hostess says the job has already been filled. This is your response.

English Lesson: Mintel, the world’s largest computer chip manufacturer, reported a sharp decline in its quarterly profits on Tuesday as computer sales continue to fall.
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You're reading the business section of a news website. The main story is about a computer company which isn't doing well.

English Lesson: No one has come forward yet to claim responsibility for the attacks and police have not named any suspects.
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You're watching the news. Yesterday a bomb exploded in a crowded area. The police don't know who did it. The newscaster is discussing this.

English Lesson: I'd say that my greatest strength is my willingness to take risks.
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You're writing an essay for a college application. The essay question asks you to describe your strengths. You start it this way.

English Lesson: They found that different brain regions developed depending on how difficult it was for the subjects to learn.
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You read an article recently about a scientific study. The study was about how learning languages affects people's brains. You're having a conversation with a friend and you describe the results of the study.