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There are many things to consider when working as a babysitter or finding one to watch your kids. One of the considerations for the babysitter is financial arrangements for compensation? What is fair pay for watching children? Would you charge differently for the number of children or for [...]

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What are some common personal or health problems we encounter in our lives? What words of advice would you give a person with these problems?
HELPFUL TIP: If you are having medical problems, you can also use the Internet to search for information on your condition; however, be sure [...]

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What movie rating systems or guidelines are used in different countries to determine to appropriateness for different audiences? In the United States, the classifications of “G,” “PG,” “PG-13,” “R,” and “NR-17″ (See Motion Picture Association of America for more details). What rating systems are used to rank the [...]

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Which factor is most crucial when looking for a new job? Rank the following points in terms of importance and then discuss your reasons:
opportunities for promotion or advancement, working hours, vacation days, pension plan, interest level, salary, benefits such as health and life insurance, sick or maternity leave
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Baseball is a popular sport in many countries. Before listening to this sports broadcast, think of common baseball vocabulary and sample sentences that might come up in such a program (e.g., run as in “The team needs four runs to tie the game.”)
HELPFUL TIP: Baseball is an American [...]

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Finding a good apartment for rent sometimes takes time, but things always come up. What kinds of complaints or problems do tenants experience when renting a home or apartment? Briefly discuss these ideas with a partner. Explain one solution for each problem you came up with.
HELPFUL TIP: If [...]

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Most people look for budget or cheap hotels when they go on vacation, but no matter whether you stay in a cheap hotel or a luxurious one, you can encounter problems when making hotel reservations. Write a list all of the possible problems that could occur with hotel [...]

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