Graham's story - post for beginners

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/the-friendly-stray-cat-who-s-a-regular-at-his-local-pet-shop--and-he-always-heads-straight-for-the-rats-and-fish--171233140.html?vp=1#lecmqTy

Below is a very interesting story about a ginger-and-white stray cat (see picture above). Try to read it with a dictionary: Graham's story Your turn: 1. Do you like cats? Do you have a cat? 2. What are people's attitudes towards cats and why? 3. What was the effect of this cat's visits to the shop, according to the article?

Behavioural economics

1. What advantages do you think you will have in your future career if you speak English well? Now read the article below and then express your opinion on it: Behavioural economics

Happiness - what is it that really matters

The following article ranks countries according to happiness, Denmark being on top of the list, UK the 22nd. According to the article, is economic status all that matters, if not,what else counts? What is your idea of happiness? The Happiest country in the world

Facts about salaries

Read the article entitled Most surprising things about salaries What do you know about different salaries in our country? Give examples Are there substantial differences among regions? How do you explain that?

Business quizz time!

There are three business vocabulary and one grammar revision quiz. Pick one vocabulary and the grammar quiz and then tell us about one word/grammar you have learnt: 1. 2. 3. Tense review

WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE MAKE POOR ENTERPRENEURS

Read this quote 

1. What do you think is ONE characteristic of successful business people?

2. What feature that you think you have will help you to succeed in your career?

Now read the article here on

4 Types of People Who Make Poor Entrepreneurs

3. Develop on one aspect in the article that you are familiar with – agree or disagree – give examples.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/4-types-of-people-who-make-poor-entrepreneurs-153139824.html


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News time: Woman sees Home Burglar via Phone App while on Holiday

Read this story then answer the questions:

1. What do you think of it?Do you/your parents use any type of alarm or protection system against thieves?

2. Have you ever been burgled? Tell us what happened.