Unit 9

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Vocabulary

1. Words related to money
2. Verbs related to money
3. Word list (no exercises)
4. Money
5. Shopping

Grammar

1. Passives
2. Passive forms

Listening 🎧

1. Shopping for clothes (easier)
2. A phone call from a customer
3. Shopping for clothes

Reading 📙

1. Millionaires and billionaires
2. Retail therapy
3. An advertisement
4. Shopping in an department store

Writing 🖊

1. Your shopping preferences
2. A market
3. Buying new things

Pronunciation 👄

1. Word stress in long words

Speaking 🗨

Feel free to use the following conversation questions to get you started:

• What do you think is the most important factor for a business to be successful?
• How do you feel about online shopping compared to shopping in physical stores?
• What are some advantages and disadvantages of running a small business?
• Do you think it’s easier to start a business now than in the past? Why or why not?
• How important is advertising for a company’s success? Can you think of any examples?
• What do you think are the key skills needed for someone working in sales or marketing?
• How do you think e-commerce has changed the way people buy products?
• What role does customer service play in the success of a business?
• Do you think that businesses should focus more on making a profit or on helping society? Why?
• How do you feel about the rise of big corporations and their impact on local businesses?