asks ss to do all exercises in workbook unit 7

... unconnected to the adverts using sex to sell me everything from razors to Vitamin B Complex It's all so disturbing I don't know where to turn from the provoking images into my eyes they burn I don't ... tantamount to treason “They'll be cloning Hitler next, or Stalin or Hussain,” the ignorant will cry without trying to explain why anyone would want to clone a dead dictator or who they actually think ... with a gallon of pig fat Pretend you're using a laptop by folding some cardboard in half and writing a windows error message to make the Mac users laugh Pretend you're using an i-pod by placing a...

Ngày tải lên: 14/11/2012, 16:50

... THING TO DO, THE SMART THING TO DO 29 Rethinking Admissions Processes With recent challenges to affirmative action policies, increasing numbers of institutions of higher learning are re-examining ... Maldonado, the new admissions plan calls for: 1) a mindfulness of the vision and mission of the institution in assessing and selecting students; 2) a more inclusive approach in assessing cognitive abilities; ... RIGHT THING TO DO, THE SMART THING TO DO 21 less rigorous than schools in white and upper-income communities, according to Gandara In low-income schools, for example, only 52% of classes meet...

Ngày tải lên: 16/02/2014, 01:20

... and banking While many prominent Filipinos have Chinese ancestry, there is considerable hostility toward the Chinese dominance of business Arab traders introduced Islam to the Philippines in the ... impolite to point at anyone with the forefinger Malays use a forefinger only to point at animals Even pointing with two fingers is impolite among many Indians When you must indicate something or ... even to pat the hair of a child Among Indians, a side -to- side toss of one’s head indicates agreement, although Westerners may interpret it to mean “no.” Watch carefully; the Indian head toss is...

Ngày tải lên: 18/10/2013, 00:15

... of a business deal by inviting your Filipino partners to a restaurant The person who issued the invitation always pays—unless it was a woman, in which case most Filipino businessmen will insist ... partying and hard drinking (by men), Filipinos find public drunkenness shameful Do not get out of control Cultural Note Never appear too eager to begin eating at a party; allow the hostess to ask ... upon paying Philippines ● ● ● ● ● 105 Invite the wives of your business partners to dinner, but not to a luncheon Expect to be invited to dinners and parties at the home of your Filipino partner...

Ngày tải lên: 20/10/2013, 20:15

... Singapore joined the Federation of Malaysia in 1963 In 1965, Singapore left and became independent ● Tips on Doing Business in Singapore ● ● ● ● ● All of the ethnic groups in Singapore prefer intermittent ... they are aggressive about innovative training in their schools and technology in their industries Determined not to be left behind in the high-tech arena, Singapore is striving to become a center ... trading post on Singapore Island in 1819, it was ruled by the United Kingdom for over a century TRUE or FALSE: Singapore briefly joined with newly independent Indonesia in 1963 ANSWER: FALSE Singapore...

Ngày tải lên: 20/10/2013, 20:15

... success (talking about personal success is considered impolite boasting), and food (while remaining complimentary to the local cuisine) Business Entertaining Take advantage of any invitations to ... single most important attribute for successful relationships in Singapore However, diplomacy in no way hinders the determination of Singaporean businesspeople to get their own way People in Singapore ... business card Topics to avoid in conversation include any criticism of Singaporean ways, religion, bureaucracy, or politics Also avoid any discussion of sex Good topics for discussion include tourism,...

Ngày tải lên: 24/10/2013, 18:15

... may be in English as well The best times for business meetings are usually 10:00 to 11:00 a.m and 2:00 to 3:00 p.m Prior appointments are necessary Business dinners are common Korean businesspeople ... Organize and Process Information In South Korea, one finds a culture that is closed to many foreign influences Its basic education teaches one to think associatively and subjectively In all situations, ... no famine in South Korea in decades, the memory of it is still present—and famine is still endemic in North Korea ● Business Practices ● ● ● Punctuality, Appointments, and Local Time Business hours...

Ngày tải lên: 24/10/2013, 18:15

... companies Information that should be proprietorial tends to leak during these drinking sessions Volvo is not the only foreign firm to have had problems in this arena ● ● Business Entertaining The ... moving a single finger toward you is very rude Cover your mouth when yawning or using a toothpick It is not necessary to cover your mouth when laughing, as many Korean women Blowing your nose in ... lightly to your right elbow when shaking hands or passing objects such as food or documents Get someone’s attention by extending your arm palm down and moving your fingers up and down Beckoning a...

Ngày tải lên: 29/10/2013, 01:15

... counterpart before jumping into business discussions Therefore, take time to talk socially before starting negotiations Be patient with delays, and not expect business to move as quickly as in Western countries ... purity was historically a main reason for segregating interaction between castes The Sri Lankan View When Buddhism went into decline in India, Sri Lanka emerged as a Buddhist stronghold in southern ... they are sitting at their desks No business is conducted during the tea break Many introductory business appointments are held over meals Lunch in a restaurant is a common first appointment, but...

Ngày tải lên: 29/10/2013, 01:15

... relationship with mainland China (the People’s Republic of China) Even though their economies are intricately interconnected, the PRC continues to issue threatening statements regarding the inadvisability ... supply industries must face the Taiwanese reluctance to discuss illness People in Taiwan Taiwan ● ● 1 57 not even like to give health warnings, nor they comment on illness to a sick person The insurance ... later, migration increased to the point where the Chinese dominated the aboriginal population In 1895, following the first Sino-Japanese war, Taiwan was annexed to Japan During the next fifty years,...

Ngày tải lên: 08/11/2013, 00:15

... willing to consider data that conforms to its vital interests Taiwanese are trained to think associatively and to stress wholeness over fragmentation They are more apt to let their personal involvement ... to be punctual to meetings Do not get upset, however, if your counterpart is late Evening entertainment is an important part of doing business in Taiwan, so expect to be out late It is wise to ... rarely in a home If you are invited to a home, consider this an honor Do not discuss business during a meal unless your host brings it up first Never visit a home unannounced Before leaving, express...

Ngày tải lên: 08/11/2013, 00:15

... Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Asia Negotiating Your initial meeting with Thai businesspeople may be over lunch or drinks, so they can get to know you However, not expect to discuss business during ... can have these printed in Bangkok.) Thai businesspeople will be impressed if you learn even a few words of Thai If someone begins laughing for no apparent reason in a business meeting, change the ... Organize and Process Information Thais cultivate alternatives and are usually open to information on most issues They live in a concrete, associative, pragmatic world 176 Kiss, Bow, or Shake...

Ngày tải lên: 08/11/2013, 00:15

... việc • To sth with (all) expediton; to use expedition in doing sth: Làm gấp việc • To sth with a good grace: Vui lòng làm việc • To sth with a will: Làm việc cách sốt sắng • To sth with all speed, ... sb: Chơi đểu • To the dirty on; to play a mean trick on: Chơi khăm ai, chơi đểu • To the mending: Vá quần áo • To the rest: Làm việc lại • To the washing: Giặt quần áo • To things by rule: Làm ... cỡng • To sth without respect to the results: Làm việc không quan tâm đến kết • To sth wrong: Làm trật điều • To sthwith great dexterity: Làm việc khéo tay • To the cooking: Nấu ăn, làm cơm • To...

Ngày tải lên: 09/12/2013, 23:15

... việc • To sth with (all) expediton; to use expedition in doing sth: Làm gấp việc • To sth with a good grace: Vui lòng làm việc • To sth with a will: Làm việc cách sốt sắng • To sth with all speed, ... sb: Chơi đểu • To the dirty on; to play a mean trick on: Chơi khăm ai, chơi đểu • To the mending: Vá quần áo • To the rest: Làm việc lại • To the washing: Giặt quần áo • To things by rule: Làm ... cỡng • To sth without respect to the results: Làm việc không quan tâm đến kết • To sth wrong: Làm trật điều • To sthwith great dexterity: Làm việc khéo tay • To the cooking: Nấu ăn, làm cơm • To...

Ngày tải lên: 09/12/2013, 23:15

... (freshly brewed and served) Rice wine Fish sauce ● Tips on Doing Business in Vietnam ● ● ● ● ● The official governmental policy toward business in Vietnam is doi moi (renovation) While the execution ... child Do not pat people on the back or shoulders Give up your seat on a bus or train to a monk who is standing Never walk in front of Thais praying in a temple Beckoning is done with the palm down ... further information on the proper titles and forms of address for Chinese names, please see Appendix A Ethnic Thais predominate in government positions, but they will also be found in the business...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 10:15

... nothing The Vietnamese need to personally trust you before they will business with you Expect to spend a substantial amount of time exchanging small talk, drinking tea, and developing a rapport Do ... and a polite-butinsincere “yes.” High pressure and emotion have little place in business in Vietnam Most would rather let a deal fall through than be rushed Business Entertaining Your Vietnamese ... puppets—or drinking While the Vietnamese are usually happy to welcome foreigners into their bars and beer gardens, keep in mind that they have a number of drinking games You’re in trouble when...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 10:15

... Benjamin Obviously, bin has no meaning by itself, and one cannot address a Saudi as bin The female version of bin is bint Thus, Princess Fatima bint Ibrahim al-Saud is Princess “Fatima, daughter ... southern region of India seems to be gradually moving toward the naming customs of the north, and professional females are starting to keep their maiden names Titles are highly valued by Indians Always ... professional titles, such as “Professor” and “Doctor.” Do not address someone by his or her first name unless you are asked to so, or you are close friends; use “Mr.,” “Mrs.,” or “Miss.” (In Hindi,...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 10:15

... drugs (including dosages) In order to avoid problems at customs, carry all medications in their original containers Also, take an extra set of glasses, contacts, or prescriptions In your bags, include ... 158.9 87 29 liters 42 gallons (proof spirits, U.S.) 151.416 47 liters 40 gallons (beer, U.S.) 1 17. 3 47 77 liters 31 gallons bushel 35.239 07 liters pecks cable 219.456 meters 120 fathoms chain (surveyor’s) ... 31.103 476 grams 480 grains pace 76 .2 centimeters 30 inches peck 8.809 76 7 liters quarts, dry pennyweight 1.555 173 84 grams 24 grains pint, dry (U.S.) 0.550 610 47 liters 0.5 quarts, dry pint,...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 10:15

... vector could be omitted from the description) (d) The “Jordan” half −(1 /7) ρ2 −1 −2ρ2 +ρ1 5 /7 3 /7 1 /7 −→ −→ 8 /7 2 /7 −4 /7 0 8 /7 2 /7 −4 /7 ends with this solution set         −5 /7 −3 /7 −1 /7 ... One.I.1.28 Recall that if a pair of lines share two distinct points then they are the same line That’s because two points determine a line, so these two points determine each of the two lines, and ... be: 27/ 7 volts across the ohm resistor, and 18 /7 volts across each of the two ohm resistors (b) One way to this network is to note that the ohm resistor on the left has a voltage drop across it...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 21:17