asks ss to do exercises 4 in work book page 49

... doubtless be a tricky path to tread I loathe this kind of branding that doubtless comes from men provoking my libido again and again and again You may think I'm overreacting but listen to the ... 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 ... 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 bee in each ear and holding a gaudy...

Ngày tải lên: 14/11/2012, 16:50

... According to 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 ... 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 ... fairness, according to Filo Maldonado, Assistant Dean for Admissions at Texas A&M College of Medicine (Maldonado, this volume) Maldonado discussed the importance of diversity in health professions...

Ngày tải lên: 16/02/2014, 01:20

... paragraph from a guidebook to London Use the to- infinitive or the ing-form We wouldn't recommend (►) driving (drive) into London in the rush hour We'd advise you (1) (travel) by train We'd recommend ... (what) and a toinfinitive (to wear) She is talking about the best thing to I don't know what to wear means that I don't know what I should wear B Structures with what to do, where to go, etc Before ... We'll have to decide if to go ahead Melanie wasn't sure whether to ring the doctor or not I was wondering whether to order some tea 66 Exercises Structures with what to do, where to go, etc...

Ngày tải lên: 09/08/2014, 07:22

... partners The best times to schedule business trips are April to June and September to October Do not plan business trips during the Chinese New Year, since many businesses close for a week before and ... a little early Business is not generally discussed during a meal Never begin to eat or drink before your host does When eating rice, it is customary to hold the bowl close to your mouth At a ... that written Chinese does not have tenses, but there are many words to indicate the passage of time—tomorrow, now, etc Be sure to establish contacts in China before you invest in a trip Your...

Ngày tải lên: 26/01/2014, 18:20

... “no wrong door” approach when it comes into use in 20 14 THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT IN CALIFORNIA After Two Years - Big Benefits, More Work to Do MORE WORK TO DO A great deal of work remains to ensure ... stop to the practice of insurers rescinding insurance coverage in response to a diagnosis such as cancer • The ACA prohibits insurers from denying coverage to children because of a preexisting ... target interventions to address health disparities5 • Invest in primary care and workforce diversity in underserved areas The ACA provides funds to enhance workforce diversity and increase access to...

Ngày tải lên: 28/03/2014, 12:20

... 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 ... July 4, 1 946 Type of Government The Republic of the Philippines has been an independent nation since 1 946 Many Filipinos see their history as a struggle against foreign domination, first by Spain,...

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 ... 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 ... popular in the Philippines at both lunch and dinner If you are hosting a luncheon, be sure to provide a dessert Social events often end with dancing and singing Expect to be invited to sing Despite...

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 ... technical proposals in Singapore It is a country where they are aggressive about innovative training in their schools and technology in their industries Determined not to be left behind in the high-tech ... 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 ... 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, ... Unwavering civility is the single most important attribute for successful relationships in Singapore However, diplomacy in no way hinders the determination of Singaporean businesspeople to get...

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 ... 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 ... arrange one-on-one business meetings (as opposed to the Japanese, who prefer group meetings) Nevertheless, this one Korean businessperson will have to sell your proposal to his or her entire company...

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 ... 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 ... agreement to surrender to the Indian peacekeeping force The fighting continued, and Indian troops remained in northern Sri Lanka for two years After the negotiated Indian withdrawal occurred in 1990,...

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 ... 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, ... supply industries must face the Taiwanese reluctance to discuss illness People in Taiwan Taiwan ● ● 157 not even like to give health warnings, nor they comment on illness to a sick person The insurance...

Ngày tải lên: 08/11/2013, 00:15

... extending their arms palm down and waving their fingers While Westerners point to their chests to indicate the first person, “I,” Chinese will point to their noses to indicate the same thing Gifts ... 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 ... English To arrive at your destination, have the street address written down in Thai, plus the name of the nearest major cross street Entertaining is part of developing business relationships Thais place ... 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 subject He or she is embarrassed Cultural...

Ngày tải lên: 08/11/2013, 00:15

... were initially sent into combat in 1965 by President Johnson The level of U.S forces in Vietnam peaked at 5 34, 000 in 1969 Widespread opposition to the war led politicians in Washington, DC, to ... (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...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 10:15

... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... better to give a superfluous title than to omit one Indian Naming Conventions India’s naming conventions are changing For example, the southern region of India seems to be gradually moving toward ... with Chinese parents, or those who grew up in China), to “Advanced Business Chinese,” which includes accent modification for Chinese-Americans who need to adjust their pronunciation and inflections...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 10:15

... feet inch 6 .45 1 centimeters 0.006 944 44 feet2 inch3 16.387 0 64 milliliters 0.000 578 feet3 inch3 16.387 0 64 milliliters 0.029 761 pints, dry inch 16.387.0 64 milliliters 0.0 34 632 pints, liquid ... 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 ... Equivalents Unit Metric Equivalent U.S Equivalent acre 0 .40 4 685 64 hectares 43 ,560 feet2 acre 4, 046 ,856 meters2 4, 840 yards2 acre 0.0 04 046 856 kilometers2 0.001 562 miles2, statute acre 100 meters2...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 10:15

... 206 Buddhism, 5, 147 – 148 , 175, 187, 188 business cards, 51–52, 70, 85–86, 103– 1 04, 118–119, 137, 151, 166, 178, 1 94 business entertaining: China, 10–12; India, 30–31; Indonesia, 49 ; Japan, 68–69; ... business entertaining equality/inequality issues, xvi–xvii; China, 8; India, 27; Indonesia, 44 ; Japan, 65; Malaysia, 81–82; Philippines, 101; Singapore, 116; South Korea, 132; Sri Lanka, 149 ; Taiwan, ... India, 21– 34 individualism, xv–xvi Indonesia, 35–55 intellectual property laws, 82 Islam, 5, 25, 41 , 75, 1 14 J Japan, 56–73 L language: China, 2, 4 5, 15; Hong Kong, 18; India, 22, 24 25; Indonesia,...

Ngày tải lên: 21/01/2014, 23:20