Book 5 lesson 1

English as a second language Learning English as a second language is extremely beneficial to your future. English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. It is very important for students and business people to learn and implement English in their personal and professional lives. There are many ways to learn english. Some people prefer to take classes at a school af their choice. Others choose to study in a foreign country where English is the first language. Many universities in the united states now offer english courses for foreigners. Speaking english opens many opportunities in the development of a career. Many businesses deal on an international level, and english is the preferred language used by executives. Whether you are doing business with the chinese, russians or africans, English will be the common language for contracts, communication and meetings.

5 lesson 2

If you had the chance to be born again, when and where would you like to be born? why?

5 lesson 3
MBA MBA stands for masters in business administration. Many professionals seek to improve their education by getting an MBA. There are many different MBA programs offered by schools all over the world. An average MBA course consists of a group of core classes including: finance, brand management, accounting and entrepreneurship. A typical MBA course has a one to two year duration depending upon the program and the emphasis of the student. Some programs require internships and others do not. What they all have in common is that they all provide an opportunity to combine your education with real job experience.

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You invited some friends to have dinner with you at a restaurant. The meal was wonderful. however, when you receive the bill it is more than you expected and you do not have enough money to pay for the meal. What would you do?

5 lesson 5
Study abroad Study abroad is an excellent way to gain experience, learn a new cultura and practice a foreign language. Large companies are always seeking candidates that have international exparience. Students that participate in a study abroad program are usually more communicative, independent and are better prepared to face challenges. These are all characteristics that an employer consider when hiring a new emplyee. Many study abroad programs combine formal instruction in a classroom with traveling and visits to businesses, museum and other historical places.

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You were in a refined hotel. You are late for your flight. While checking out the bellboy takes your suitcases to a van that will drive you to the airport. When you get to the airport you find out that your laptop computer is not in the trunk with your luggage. What would you do?

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Toefl Toefl is a specialized examination that tests the knowledge of english as a second language. This is a reuired exam to be admitted into foreign universities. There are several ways in which students can prepare for the exam, such as specialized courses, books cd's, study groups and grammar books. Universities have set this requirement because students must prove their proficiency in the english language before entering the institution. As students prepare for the toefl exam they qualify for the demands and challenges they will face once they are admitted to an international university.

5 lesson 8
what do you understand by the following thought? what's your opinion about it? lead, follow, or get out of the way.

5 lesson 9
BYU The capital of the state of utah is salt lake city. Utah is known for its beautiful mountains and great ski resorts. Each year many celebrities visit utah in search of fun and recreation. To the south of salt lake city there is a city clles provo, home of brighand young university. BYU, as it is called, has over 36,000 students from over 100 different countries. BYU is famous for its business and management programs, known as one of the top MBA programs in the nation. BYU is the largest private university in the united states. It belongs to the church of jesus christ or latter-day saints. The church funds the schools' many academic and athletic programs. The tuition for BYU in comparison to other top renked schools is very affordable. BYU's motto is "enter to learn, go forth to serve."

5 lesson 10
Have you ever pretend to be someone or something you werw not? If not, do you know someone who has? What heppend?

5 lesson 11
Black friday The day after thanksgiving in the United States is commonly known as black friday. This day is historically considered the busiest day of shopping in the year. It is also considered by many as the beginning of the holiday season. On this day it is common for people to wake up early or even sleep at the door of popular stores awaiting their apening. As the doors open customers run to grab items on sale with discounts of up to 80% off. Often some individuals will choose an item and claim it as their own, only to have someone later remove it from their shopping cart and claim it as theirs. on this day there is tension in the air and a great deal of competition to get items at the absolute lowest price. The origin of the name black friday is unclear. Some have ventured to say it is due to the excess of stress that day. If you happen to be in the united states during the last week of november, you may experience the excitement and joy of getting up early, going to your favorite store and purchasing items at a very low price. Forget the tension and stress though.

5 lesson 12
You are at a clothing store to buy a new outfit. You are trying on some clothes in the fitting room and a child looks under the curtain all the time and sometimes pulls the curtain back. What would you do in this situation?

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Internet The internet is a very useful tool for business, communication, entertainment, news, and much more. As technology becomes less expensive more and more people are gaining access to this useful tool. The world's largest businesses rely upon the internet for advertising, sales and communication. The internet has increased the research capabilities of scientist, students, businesses and the puplic in general. The internet has done this by offering powerful search engines that instantly place information at the fingertips of internet users. On the other hand, internet can be used for bad purposes. Many crimes occur through the internet. However, as technology improves, the internet will become a safer and more secure environment.

5 lesson 14
If you could choose only one movie produced up to now, to be shown to future generations, which one would it be, and what is it about? why would you choose this movie?

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Boston Boston is the home to Harvard university, one of the most important educational institutions in the world. Harvard has been considered by many as one of the best colleges in the world. They have 12 distinct schools at Harvard and have a word leading faculty. Besides Harvard university, boston is full of surprises. Visitors can try a delicious clam chowder, go to many theaters and see several museums. Boston has a rich heritage, a lot of red-brinck buildings and the famous red sox baseball team . When visiting boston be sure to be familiar with the ride of paul revere and be prepared to experience the historic neighborhoods on the freedom trail. Ladies will love to shop the famous stores on newbury street. All these attractions make boston a very nice place to visit in america.

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If you were a movie producer developing a fantasy movie, what or who would the imaginary characters be?

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Au pair The term ' au pair' is french for 'equal to ' or 'on par'. This describes the relationship that an au pair has while living with a host family in a foreign country. An au pair is usually a young female. She will live as a 'member' of the family and care for children, do some housework and most importantly, learn about the foreign culture. The au pair will receive a set pay, discussed between the family and the au pair. The family will take care of room and board for the au pair, most often in their own home. Some of the au pair's responsibilities include: waking children, preparing meals, washing dishes, taking children to school, assisting with children's homework, and other light chores. The au pair usually stays with the family for one year.

5 lesson 18
Do you have any good suggestions for removing spots from clothes? what are they?

5 lesson 19
Fitness Most people nowadays are interested in keeping in shape. men and women of all ages seem to care about appearance, beauty and weight control. This includes eating well, getting enough sleep, and increased fitness. Physical fitness is important to maintaining a health lifestyle. People are finding physical activities that they enjoy and incorporating them into their everyday lifestyles. cardiovascular activities are important to help maintain a healthy heart. These include any activities that increase the heart rete. Some people pley team sports to keep fit. Other people enjoy walking, running or swimming. In order to keep fit, it is important to have a balanced diet, control your calorie intake and exercise. Here is one more suggestion: drink a lot of water.

5 lesson 20
Are you good at telling jokes? what is one of your favorite jokes?

5 lesson 21
Philadelphia (wharton) Philadelphia is known for several things. First, it is the fifth largest city in the United States with a population of 1,5 million people. It is a historical city. There are many monuments downtown, such as liberty bell, Independence Hall, Independence National Historic Park. The city has also many beautiful museums and other popular attractions for visitors to see. Philadelphia, or Philly, is home to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. The Wharton school is well-known for its high level of learning. It is regarded as one of the top MBA schools. If you are interested in good food, you should try the traditional Philly cheese steak sandwich. They say it is often imitated, never duplicated. When visiting Philadelphia be sure to try one for yourself.

5 lesson 22
You have just won 20 million dollars at lottery. Who is the first person you'll tell and what do intend to do with the money.

5 lesson 23
Franchising Franchising is a great opportunity for individuals that are seeking to open a business. A successful franchise operation offers a business model that can be easily followed and implemented in different locations. Franchising offers benefits to the franchisee and also to the consumer. It diminishes the distance a consumer must go to obtain quality goods or services. Statistics show that most business will close within the first three years of the start up date. On the contrary, 95% of franchises reach the third year wih success and remain as a profitable operation. Franchising is a very positive opition for both business people looking for an oppotunity to succeed, as well as for established businesses to expand on a national and international level.

book 5 lesson 24 you are the owner of a business and you need to hire a person to do the administrative work when you travel. what kind of personal would you hire, and why ?

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Body beauty X body health What is more important being physically attractive or having a healthy body? If you ask this question to young people at a shopping mall, you will have many different opinions. A good answer however, would be a happy medium between the two. It is important to take care of your physical appearance by dressing in a manner in which you feel good about yourself. Girls usually get manicures, pedicures, facials, wax, etc. Even boys today are following this trend. Silicone, Botox and plastic surgery are becoming more and more popular. This is a personal decision as it deals with ones self-esteem. Body health is also important to keep in mind. Maintaining a healthy weight contributes to both a healthy body and mind. It is possible to have both, just decide what is important to your happiness and self-esteem.

5 lesson 26
Have you ever had an experience at a barbershop or hairdresser's that upset you or made you angry? What happened?

5 lesson 27
Arizona Arizona is a beautiful state with very beautiful cities. the city of phoenix is the capital of the state an just to the north of phoenix is the city of flagstaff. Phoenix is know for its warm weather and many golf courses. The city has many attractions like ballet performances, museum visits, rock climbing, hot-air ballooning, desert jeep tours. Flagstaff on the other hand is a completely different city. Situated in a very mountainous region, flagstaff has great skiing resorts and beautiful forests. Arizona is the home to the garvin school of international management, thunderbird, ane of the most famous business school in the world. Thunder has been praised as the number one MBA program in internationa management. It is also the home to the third natural wonder of the world, the grand canyon. All these things combined make arizona one of the most interesting states in america.

5 lesson 28

You have had a long, hard day at work. It's late at night and you have finally fallen asleep. suddenly the phone rings and you receive an anonymous call. You are told that there is a package for you in front of your house. Then the caller hangs up. What would you expect to see in the package?

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Wizard TV Wizard TV is the largest corporate TV channel in Latin America. It is the first digital TV station in the history of Brazilian franchising, It fulfills several functions. Its primary purpose is to unite a network of over 1,200 Wizard schools in Brazil, Japan, The United States and Europe. It is broadcasted through satellite in Brazil and through internet in other countries. Wizard TV presents live coverage of wizard events, celebrations and training sessions. Students enjoy quality educational programming via Wizard TV, giving an added dimension to their learning process. According to the president of the Wizard schools soon it will be possible to access this television station in any home in the country.

5 lesson 30
Do you know any twins? what is an interesting story you have heard about twins? If you were a twin, what is something you might do, just for fun?