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.
B. Pack (verb): put items into a container.
C. Admit (verb): confess or accept the truth.
D. Enclose (verb): include something in an envelope.
E. Occasionally: sometimes, but not often.
F. Duplicate (verb): make an exact copy.
G. Extend (verb): make something longer or bigger.
H. Doesn’t/don’t mind (expression): doesn't care or object.

The Chinese,  French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese translations are below the videos.

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)

CHINESE (SIMPLIFIED)

• Approach: 接近 (jiējìn)
• Pack: 打包 (dǎbāo)
• Admit: 承认 (chéngrèn)
• Enclose: 附上 (fù shàng)
• Occasionally: 偶尔 (ǒu'ěr)
• Duplicate: 复制 (fùzhì)
• Extend: 延长 (yáncháng)
• Doesn’t/Don’t Mind: 不介意 (bù jièyì)

FRENCH

• Approach: Approcher
• Pack: Emballer
• Admit: Admettre
• Enclose: Joindre
• Occasionally: Occasionnellement
• Duplicate: Dupliquer
• Extend: Étendre
• Doesn’t/Don’t Mind: Ça ne me dérange pas

JAPANESE

• Approach: 近づく (chikazuku)
• Pack: 荷物を詰める (nimotsu o tsumeru)
• Admit: 認める (mitomeru)
• Enclose: 同封する (dōfū suru)
• Occasionally: 時々 (tokidoki)
• Duplicate: 複製する (fukusei suru)
• Extend: 延長する (enchō suru)
• Doesn’t/Don’t Mind: 気にしない (ki ni shinai)

KOREAN

• Approach: 다가가다 (daga gada)
• Pack: 짐을 싸다 (jim-eul ssada)
• Admit: 인정하다 (injeonghada)
• Enclose: 동봉하다 (dongbonghada)
• Occasionally: 가끔 (gakkeum)
• Duplicate: 복제하다 (bokjehada)
• Extend: 확장하다 (hwakjanghada)
• Doesn’t/Don’t Mind: 상관없다 (sanggwaneopda)

PORTUGUESE (BRAZIL)

• Approach: Aproximar
• Pack: Empacotar
• Admit: Admitir
• Enclose: Anexar
• Occasionally: Ocasionalmente
• Duplicate: Duplicar
• Extend: Estender
• Doesn’t/Don’t Mind: Não me importo

 

SPANISH

• Approach: Acercarse
• Pack: Empacar
• Admit: Admitir
• Enclose: Adjuntar
• Occasionally: Ocasionalmente
• Duplicate: Duplicar
• Extend: Extender
• Doesn’t/Don’t Mind: No me importa

 

VIETNAMESE

• Approach: Tiếp cận
• Pack: Đóng gói
• Admit: Thừa nhận
• Enclose: Đính kèm
• Occasionally: Thỉnh thoảng
• Duplicate: Sao chép
• Extend: Mở rộng
• Doesn’t/Don’t Mind: Không phiền