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V. to negotiate n. negotiation
When people negotiate they discuss things (usually political or business) in order to make a deal or agreement.
eg. During the 1980s the British and Chinese governments negotiated the future of Hong Kong
Q: What kind of people need negotiation skills ? A: State agents need negotiation skills.
Q: What kind of things do staff negotiate with management ? A: Staff negotiate salaries and better working conditions with management.
Q: Have you ever negotiated a deal ? A: Yes, I have./Yes, I have negotiated a deal.
A: Just two./Two people were involved.
Q: What was the result ? A: I got a better deal.
Q: What kind of things are generally the subject of negotiations between countries ? A: Imports and exports are generally the subject of negotiations between countries.
v/n. sacrifice v/n. compromise
Both of these words mean losing (or giving up) something in order to achieve a result. A compromise is usually an agreement between two people on a subject they have different opinions about.
eg I wanted to meet at 6 o’clock, she wanted to meet at 8, so we compromised and agreed to meet at 7. Q: What are some of the sacrifices that your parents made for you ? A: My parents sacrificed their career for me.
A: I'm not sure but I hope so./Yes, I think I could make the same sacrifices for my kids.
Q: Do you think you have to sacrifice things if you are in a serious relationship ? A: Yes, I do./ Yes, I think you have to sacrifice things if you are in a serious relationship.
A: I think you have to sacrifice some of your free time and independence.
Q: Do you have to be willing to compromise when you negotiate ? A: Yes, I think you have to be willing to compromise when you negotiate.
Q: What kind of compromises could you offer if you were negotiating with employees who were on strike ? A: I think if you were negotiating with employees who were on strike, you could offer them more money but not as much money as they wanted.
Q: Do you agree that all relationships are built on compromise ? A: Yes, I do./Yes, I agree that all relationships are built on compromise.
A: Compromises with your free time, with your career, financial compromises.
Q: Which shops in this city provide a good compromise between quality and price? A: I think a lot of High Street shops provide a good compromise between quality and price.
Q: Do you think they offer the best value for money ? A: Maybe./Yes, I think they offer the best value for money. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unit 4
for the sake of someone/something forsomeone’s/something’s sake
If you do something for the sake of someone else, you do it only to help that person, and not because it helps you. eg I am moving back to my hometown for my parents’ sake.
If you do something for the sake of your health/career etc. you do it only for that reason.
eg I love living in the countryside, but I have to move to London for the sake of my career.
Q: Do some married couples only stay together for the sake of their children ? A: Yes, they do./Yes, some married couples only stay together for the sake of their children.
A: Sometimes, it depends on the situation./Yes, I think they are doing the right thing.
Q: Why would someone cut down on their drinking/smoking ? A: I think someone would cut down on their drinking/smoking for the sake of their health.
Q: Do you know anyone who has sacrificed a lot of their time for other people’s sake ? A: Yes, my mother has sacrificed a lot of her time.
Q: Are you learning English for the sake of your career ? A: No, I'm learning English to meet more people./No, I'm not learning English for the sake of my career.
Q: Is there anything you would enjoy studying for its own sake ? A: Yes, I would enjoy studying pottery for its own sake.
adj. in/convenient n. in/convenience
If something is convenient it is suitable for people’s needs and doesn’t cause any problems.
Eg There is a bus stop outside our house, which is very convenient.
Q: Do you find mobile phones more convenient than land lines ? A: Yes, I definitely find mobile phones more convenient than land lines.
Q: Have your friends ever caused you inconvenience ? A: Yes, often./Yes, my friends have caused me inconvenience.
Q: Do you think it’s worth commuting a long way, despite the inconvenience ? A: Yes, I do think it’s worth commuting a long way.
Q: Do you think the convenience of having a car/washing machine is worth the cost ? A: Yes, I think so./Yes, I think the convenience of having a car/washing machine is worth the cost.
Q: Where’s the most convenient place to go shopping if … A: I think the most convenient place to go shopping if you've run out of milk is the corner shop.
… you need something to wear to a party ? A: Maybe a department store./I think the most convenient place to go shopping if you need something to wear to a party is a department store.
A: The supermarket./I think the most convenient place to go shopping if you are getting a month’s supply of groceries is the supermarket.
Date: 2015-12-24; view: 1128
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