6.19.2012

Homework - Part 5. Propose a solution (Sugesstion)

Hello. This is Ben from the managements. As you know, we are scheduled to launch a new product at the beginning of November so all the employees have been working hard to make sure that the schedule doesn’t fall behind. Unfortunately, something unexpected has happened at the production line. The factory workers went on a strike complaining about the working time.
They are asking for maximum working hours of 35 hours per week. I think you should discuss this matter with the HR executives and come up with the solution. Otherwise the launch of new product will have be to delayed, and this could cause serious damage to the company. Please let me know what we should do to reach a peaceful solution to this matter.

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Homework - Part 5 Propose a solution

Hello! My name is Anne Smith. I was supposed to fly from Hong Kong to Tokyo on your airline at 10 pm. But the flight was delayed until the next morning at 9 am. Here is the problem. I had to pay for one more night at the hotel in Tokyo because I couldn’t call the hotel regarding my new arrival time. I think this is unfair and would like to ask for some compensation. Please call me at 6894-0987 and we can talk about this matter. Thanks.



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6.14.2012

Homework - Part 4. Respond to questions using information provided

Michelle Airways Flight Schedule for June 14th

Departure: Seoul
Arrival: Shanghai

Flight#             Departure Time            Arrival Time             Seats Available
MC 1234          7:30 A.M.                       10:00 A.M                 0
MC 4567          9:10 A.M.                       11:40 A.M                 5
MC 8745        10:05 A.M.                       12:35 A.M                 3
MC 0258          3:00 P.M.                          5:30 P.M                 Canceled
MC 9632          6:15 P.M.                          8:45A.M                 15


* Meals are not provided on all of the above flights.
*You will be charged 10% of the ticket price for the cancellation of a ticket.

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Make five sentences based on the information above.

      Examples)
       1. The earliest flight from Seoul to Shanghai leaves at 7:30 but there is no available seat.
       2. The flight MC0258 to Shanghai has been canceled. 
       3. There are two flights you can take that depart before noon. The first one MC 4567
            leaves at 9:10   AM  and five seats are available for now. The other one, MC 8745,
            leaves at 10:05 A.M. and there are only three seats remaining.

6.08.2012

Homework- Part 2 Describe a picture


Describe this picture.
Write some senteces about the picture in a comment box.

Think about these questions.
  1. Where is it?
  2. What are people doing?
  3. What do you see on the left?
  4. What about the right?
  5. In the middle?
  6. How's the weather?
  7. What else do you see in the picture?

5.24.2012

Homework - Part 6 Express an opinion (shopping)

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

"Small stores cannot successfully compete with large department stores."

5.22.2012

Homework - Part 6 Express an opinion (Traveling)

"People should experience traveling alone."

Do you agree or disagree with the statement above?
Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

5.20.2012

Homework - Part 6 Express an opinion (Job)

"Supervisors should listen to their employees before making decisions."

Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give specific reasons to support your opinions.

5.16.2012

Homework - Part 5 Propose a solution (Suggestion)

Hello! This is Jimmy Heinz from the sales department. We’ll be having an event
to promote our newly released hair product next month. The problem is that my
boss put me in charge of planning this event but since I am new to this department,
I really don’t have any ideas how to get started on coordination the event. I know
you were the one in charge of such events until last year, so I would like to get some
tips on how to organize the event if you don’t mind. Please call me at extension 40.
Thank you!

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