Session 7 - 8 Flashcards

1
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Ask for physical description

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What are the dimensions?
How much does it weigh? 
How high/tall is it?
What’s it made of?
What does it include?
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2
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Ask about abilities

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Could it perform __________________?
Could it assess/evaluate _____________________?
Are you able to…?
How well do you know…?
How well do you know (how to fix a computer)?
How well do you know (Microsoft Excel)?

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3
Q

Ask about strength/weakness

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What are their main strengths? What are their main weaknesses?
What does it do best? What are they good at?
How does it compare to (Waters’ new instrument)?
Does it have any weak points? Do they have any vulnerabilities?

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4
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Ask about what is needed.

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What do you need it for?
What is required for…?
	What is required for this event?
	What is required for this analysis?
Is it necessary to ship overnight?
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5
Q

I need to check ____ the status of the shipment / my application

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check on X

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6
Q

We would like to check ______ the new office.

Similar words: assess, audit, inspect

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check X out

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7
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Please ________ check the numbers.

Similar words: check again, confirm, justify, validate, verify, certify

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double check

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8
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Please go down the ___________ and make sure you have each item confirmed.

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checklist

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9
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Management is doing a performance _________ of all employees.

Similar words:  evaluation, estimation, valuation
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appraisal

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10
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Our department __________ the team-building event ________ the training event. (Selected)

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chose X over Y

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11
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The police ________ the bridge __________ because they were shooting/filming Avengers.

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closed X down

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12
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Can you come _____ _______ something new?

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come up with X

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13
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Please welcome ________________. (rookies/beginners)

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the newcomers

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14
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We need to ascertain the results from the study.

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confirm, determine

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15
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Why do you need the password?

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What do you need the password for?

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16
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What is required before we start?

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What are the prerequisites? For instance…

17
Q

Do we have to…?

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Is it necessary to …?

18
Q

Ask for permission

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Could I _______?
Do you mind if I ______?
Is it okay to ______?
Would it be all right for ____?

19
Q

Ask for help politely

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Could you help me with…?

Would you mind helping me out?

Could you possibly assist me? I need help with…

Could I ask you for a favor? Would it be possible for you to… ?
Would you be able to … ?

20
Q

Ask about projects

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What is the ____ department developing?

What are you initiatives in ___?

Have you come up with anything recently?