Vocabulary and Listening: Group 7 - "Simple Routines of Everyday Life"

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A2-B2 Level

Vocabulary

A. APPROACH (verb): Move towards something or someone.

• French: Approcher
• Spanish: Acercarse
• Korean: 다가가다 (daga gada)
• Japanese: 近づく (chikazuku)
• Chinese: 接近 (jiējìn)

B. PACK (verb): Put items into a container.

• French: Emballer
• Spanish: Empacar
• Korean: 짐을 싸다 (jim-eul ssada)
• Japanese: 荷物を詰める (nimotsu o tsumeru)
• Chinese: 打包 (dǎbāo)

C. ADMIT (verb): Confess or accept the truth.

• French: Admettre
• Spanish: Admitir
• Korean: 인정하다 (injeonghada)
• Japanese: 認める (mitomeru)
• Chinese: 承认 (chéngrèn)

D. ENCLOSE (verb): Include something in an envelope.

• French: Joindre
• Spanish: Adjuntar
• Korean: 동봉하다 (dongbonghada)
• Japanese: 同封する (dōfū suru)
• Chinese: 附上 (fù shàng)

E. OCCASIONALLY: Sometimes, but not often.

• French: Occasionnellement
• Spanish: Ocasionalmente
• Korean: 가끔 (gakkeum)
• Japanese: 時々 (tokidoki)
• Chinese: 偶尔 (ǒu'ěr)

F. DUPLICATE (verb): Make an exact copy.

• French: Dupliquer
• Spanish: Duplicar
• Korean: 복제하다 (bokjehada)
• Japanese: 複製する (fukusei suru)
• Chinese: 复制 (fùzhì)

G. EXTEND (verb): Make something longer or bigger.

• French: Étendre
• Spanish: Extender
• Korean: 확장하다 (hwakjanghada)
• Japanese: 延長する (enchō suru)
• Chinese: 延长 (yáncháng)

H. DOESN’T/DON’T MIND (expression): Doesn't care or object.

• French: Ça ne me dérange pas
• Spanish: No me importa
• Korean: 상관없다 (sanggwangeopda)
• Japanese: 気にしない (ki ni shinai)
• Chinese: 不介意 (bù jièyì)

Guide Questions
1. What does the speaker say about his/her attitude?
2. Describe his/her morning routine.
3. What does he/she do in the office?
4. What does he/she say about his/her boss?
5. What does he/she do in the evening?

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TRANSCRIPT

Every day, I approach my work with a positive attitude. I admit that sometimes it can be difficult, but I always try my best. In the morning, I pack my lunch in a bag and make sure I have everything I need for the day. When I get to the office, I start by checking my emails and duplicating important documents to keep a backup. I sometimes enclose a copy of a report with a letter so that my boss can review it. Occasionally, my boss asks me to extend my hours, but I don’t mind if it’s necessary. In the evening, I feel happy when I return home and can relax after a busy day. Each small task helps me feel productive, and I enjoy the simple routines of everyday life. (132 words)