English Lessons
“I see. Well, thanks anyway.”
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.
“Mintel, the world’s largest computer chip manufacturer, reported a sharp decline in its quarterly profits on Tuesday as computer sales continue to fall.”
You're reading the business section of a news website. The main story is about a computer company which isn't doing well.
“No one has come forward yet to claim responsibility for the attacks and police have not named any suspects.”
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.
“I'd say that my greatest strength is my willingness to take risks.”
You're writing an essay for a college application. The essay question asks you to describe your strengths. You start it this way.
“They found that different brain regions developed depending on how difficult it was for the subjects to learn.”
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.
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