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Warm-up | Outsourcing

  • Do you think it’s OK for companies to outsource jobs just to save money, even if it reduces employment or replaces local workers?
    • Is it realistic to expect businesses to put employees first?
    • Do you think the money companies save by outsourcing is worth the risks, like communication problems or security issues?
  • How has outsourcing impacted your company and the job market in your sector in general?
  • Is it a good idea for individuals to outsource their own personal tasks and responsibilities, like cleaning, cooking and looking after their children? What are your thoughts on this?
  • If you could give up any of your current day-to-day work activities, which would it be?

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Grammar | Causative Passives

Grammar |  Causative Passives

  • Last Summer, a decorator painted my house.
    Last Summer, I ...
     
  • The mechanic repaired her car yesterday.
    She ...
     
  • Someone is cleaning our carpets right now.
    We ...
     
  • The electrician installed a new light in the kitchen.
    I ...

  • They are going to service my bike tomorrow.
    I ...
  • The dentist removed one of his teeth.
    He ...
  • The gardener trimmed their hedges last month.
    They ...

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