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When you travel to a new place, what things would you like to see and do? What things would you like to buy?
HELPFUL TIP: Searching the Internet can be a great way to find cheap accommodations (hotels, inns, and youth hostels) at your destination. Also, some hotels even give [...]

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Shopping Online or at local department stores is an activity many people enjoy. How often do you go shopping for the following items and where do you buy them: clothing, gifts for friends and family, music, DVD movies, electronics?
HELPFUL TIP: If you can’t find a present you are [...]

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When you the hear the words “Video Rental Shop,” what images come to your mind (i.e., the kind of store, the types of goods being rented, the policies of the store, prices, etc.)?
HELPFUL TIP: Video rental stores are not the only place where you can find videos and DVDs. [...]

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What kinds of books do children like to read? Where can you find cheap or discount books? Do you buy books at a bookstore or at an online bookstore?
HELPFUL TIP: Reading with your kids 20 minutes a day is a great way to help them get excited about books. [...]

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Imagine you have been asked to organize a picnic? Where would you hold the picnic and what food, appetizers, and drink would you buy? Make a list and discuss it with a partner.
HELPFUL TIP: Cooking hamburgers over a grill isn’t hard to do, but don’t cook the meat too [...]

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Make a list of all of the reasons why a person may not be able to take a call (e.g., she’s out of the office, he’s on another line, etc.)
HELPFUL TIP: Be sure to repeat the caller’s name, number, and message before you hang up to confirm that you have [...]

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Suppose you have been invited to a party. How would you dress for the occasion? What types of fashionable clothing can you purchase at local stores or even online clothing stores?
HELPFUL TIP: If you are invited to a party, be sure to ask what the dress is for the [...]

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