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Traduzione e definizione
overseas: all'estero, oltremare
I have been living overseas for 15 years. I'm from Australia but I've lived in Japan for the last 15 years. Vivo all'estero da 15 anni. Sono australiano/a ma vivo in Giappone da 15 anni.
Pronunciation examples
UK: I did my studies overseas because I'm terribly rich.
US: I take at least eight overseas vacations per year.
Esempi
- "It outlines our projected earnings for the quarter and offers a comprehensive listing of our new overseas prospects."
- "Overseas Airfare"
- "You going overseas?"
- "It could be some bad investments overseas."
- "Horatio : This month I needed special ingredients from overseas."
- "In fact, the majority of Swedes speak excellent English thanks to a strong foreign trade policy, frequent overseas travel, and subtitled films in their original versions."
- "Connors works with our subcontractors overseas, particularly in Asia."
- "Works with all DC subcontractors overseas, particularly in Asia."
Esercizio 1
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
This is a true statement. The pharmacist asks Kevin if he is going "overseas", which is synonymous with "abroad". Both terms express the idea of traveling to another country. Kevin confirms that he will be traveling to Bangkok.
The expression "to do something on the spot" means to do something immediately or without planning or premeditation. We know that Kevin has actually called to order his medication in advance because he tells the pharmacist, "I called you earlier this week to pick up some medication." This tells us that Kevin isn't ordering his medication "on the spot". Medication refers to the pills and anti-biotics Kevin has ordered (not the condoms).
Kevin spells his name for the pharmacist, saying that it is just like the tennis player (Jimmy Connors). The pharmacist responds by saying that he doesn't "follow country club sports". The expression "I don't follow" has two primary meanings: either the speaker doesn't understand, or the speaker isn't a fan, or isn't interested in a subject. In this case, the pharmacist is expressing that he isn't interested in country club sports. A country club is a place where wealthy or rich people gather to socialize and play sports. Country club sports are generally golf and tennis. These clubs have the reputation of being places reserved for elite members of society.
This statement is false. The pharmacist asks Kevin to repeat his request for condoms by saying "what's that?". He then offers Kevin the "24 maxi-pack of condoms", which is a larger box of condoms. There is no indication that the pharmacist doesn't have any condoms.
Esercizio 2
Warbuckle suggests several possible reasons for his current financial situation.
What are they?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Hint: Choose only the reasons given by Harold himself.
What are they?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Hint: Choose only the reasons given by Harold himself.
Warbuckle suggests several possible reasons for his current financial situation.
What are they?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Hint: Choose only the reasons given by Harold himself.
What are they?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Hint: Choose only the reasons given by Harold himself.
This statement is false. Warbuckle never admits in the dialogue that he is spending money on unnecessary things. It is actually Bruno who makes this suggestion when he tells Warbuckle, "It seems to me that your spending on personal luxuries is out of control".
This is a true statement. Warbuckle speculates that "the market for Warbuckle's goods has dried up". The expression "to dry up" is used here figuratively to indicate that the market (and the demand for Warbuckle's products specifically) is not as profitable, lucrative or fruitful as it once was. Example: When the tech boom of the 90's dried up, many people lost money. The verb "to dry" literally refers to something becoming less wet (when put in the sun, for example). Warbuckle believes that a reduced demand for his products and a poor market may be responsible for his current financial state.
This is a true statement. Warbuckle tells Bruno, "It could be that the economic downturn in this country is finally having an effect on Warbuckle's Department Stores". An "economic downturn" refers to a decline in economic activity, or a recession. Warbuckle believes that this recession may be responsible for his current financial situation.
This is a true statement. Warbuckle says that the reason for his current financial situation could be the result of "some bad investments overseas". He is referring to some bad international investments he has made. The term "overseas" refers to countries located "abroad" or far away from one's own country. "Overseas" is synonymous with "international" in this context, and "poor" means "bad" here.
Esercizio 3
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the broadcast.
You are given hints after each sentence.
When Icarus was a young boy, his father got a new job in Australia, so his family moved . (abroad, across the ocean)
Icarus' new teachers said that his mathematical skills were . (exceptional, extraordinary, excellent)
Icarus missed American cuisine, however. He didn't like dishes like kangaroo and crocodile steak. (non-native, from a different country)
Most of all, Icarus didn't like taking boomerang lessons at school, but the lessons were for all students, so he was required to attend. (required, mandatory, obligatory)
You are given hints after each sentence.
When Icarus was a young boy, his father got a new job in Australia, so his family moved . (abroad, across the ocean)
Icarus' new teachers said that his mathematical skills were . (exceptional, extraordinary, excellent)
Icarus missed American cuisine, however. He didn't like dishes like kangaroo and crocodile steak. (non-native, from a different country)
Most of all, Icarus didn't like taking boomerang lessons at school, but the lessons were for all students, so he was required to attend. (required, mandatory, obligatory)
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the broadcast.
You are given hints after each sentence.
When Icarus was a young boy, his father got a new job in Australia, so his family moved overseas 1. (abroad, across the ocean)
Icarus' new teachers said that his mathematical skills were outstanding 2. (exceptional, extraordinary, excellent)
Icarus missed American cuisine, however. He didn't like foreign 3 dishes like kangaroo and crocodile steak. (non-native, from a different country)
Most of all, Icarus didn't like taking boomerang lessons at school, but the lessons were compulsory 4 for all students, so he was required to attend. (required, mandatory, obligatory)
You are given hints after each sentence.
When Icarus was a young boy, his father got a new job in Australia, so his family moved overseas 1. (abroad, across the ocean)
Icarus' new teachers said that his mathematical skills were outstanding 2. (exceptional, extraordinary, excellent)
Icarus missed American cuisine, however. He didn't like foreign 3 dishes like kangaroo and crocodile steak. (non-native, from a different country)
Most of all, Icarus didn't like taking boomerang lessons at school, but the lessons were compulsory 4 for all students, so he was required to attend. (required, mandatory, obligatory)
1 overseas: The term "overseas" refers to land or countries far from your native country. The term specifically refers to countries "across a sea or ocean", however the term can be used to describe a country "abroad". In this report, Bjorn mentions that frequent "overseas" travel has helped Swedish people learn English.
2 outstanding: The word "outstanding" means excellent or prominent. In the report, Brent says that Sweden is famous for "its outstanding ice-hockey players". He means that Sweden is well known for having very good ice-hockey players. Note that "outstanding" has other meanings in different contexts.
3 foreign: The term "foreign" refers to anyone or anything coming from another country. In this report, Bjorn talks about Sweden's "strong foreign trade policy". Other examples: America's foreign trade policy is an open system where there are few restrictions on trade with other countries.
4 compulsory: The word "compulsory" refers to something "required" or "obligatory". Bjorn reports that in Sweden, "English has actually been a compulsory subject in schools for 60 years". He means that students in Sweden are required to learn English at school. Example: It is compulsory to wear white tennis shoes when walking on the tennis courts.
Esercizio 4
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the dialogue you just heard!
This term refers to a storehouse, or large building used to store items: "Jim enjoys his job in the because he loves big brown boxes".
The term we're looking for here shares a similar meaning with "abroad": "When I'm older, I want to live because I hate my country".
The next term shares a similar meaning with "provisions" and was used several times in the dialogue: "I need to buy at the art shop because I've decided to become the new Van Gogh".
This term refers to a storehouse, or large building used to store items: "Jim enjoys his job in the because he loves big brown boxes".
The term we're looking for here shares a similar meaning with "abroad": "When I'm older, I want to live because I hate my country".
The next term shares a similar meaning with "provisions" and was used several times in the dialogue: "I need to buy at the art shop because I've decided to become the new Van Gogh".
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the dialogue you just heard!
This term refers to a storehouse, or large building used to store items: "Jim enjoys his job in the warehouse 1 because he loves big brown boxes".
The term we're looking for here shares a similar meaning with "abroad": "When I'm older, I want to live overseas 2 because I hate my country".
The next term shares a similar meaning with "provisions" and was used several times in the dialogue: "I need to buy supplies 3 at the art shop because I've decided to become the new Van Gogh".
This term refers to a storehouse, or large building used to store items: "Jim enjoys his job in the warehouse 1 because he loves big brown boxes".
The term we're looking for here shares a similar meaning with "abroad": "When I'm older, I want to live overseas 2 because I hate my country".
The next term shares a similar meaning with "provisions" and was used several times in the dialogue: "I need to buy supplies 3 at the art shop because I've decided to become the new Van Gogh".
1 warehouse: "Warehouse" is the right answer. A "warehouse" is a storage facility, usually in the form of a large hangar. Warehouses are used to store all kinds of things: merchandise, textiles, cars, drugs, guns just to name a few. In the dialogue, we are told that Horatio's supplies are in a warehouse. Example: "I like to keep the warehouse clean and tidy".
2 overseas: "Overseas" is the best choice here. If something happens "overseas", it happens in a "foreign country" or "abroad". In the dialogue, Horatio has ordered lots of products from "overseas". Example: "Lucy spent eight years living overseas and now she has a strange accent".
3 supplies: "Supplies" is the right answer here. "Supplies" are the "items", "articles", or "products" needed to perform a certain action. The dialogue discusses Horatio's supplies; the ingredients he needs to make his beautiful perfumes. Example: "I love stealing office supplies from work: paperclips are my favourite". Note that there is a related verb: "to supply (somebody with a product)".
Esercizio 5
Select the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a true statement. Warbuckle tells Bruno, 'It could be that the economic downturn in this country is finally having an effect on Warbuckle's Department Stores'. An 'economic downturn' refers to a decline in economic activity, a reduction in economic growth. Warbuckle believes that this may be responsible for his current financial situation.
This is a false statement. Warbuckle says that maybe 'the market for Warbuckle's goods has dried up'. This doesn't mean that the demand for his products is unchanged, but that the demand is reduced. 'To dry up' is used figuratively to indicate that the market (and the demand for Warbuckle's products) is not as profitable or lucrative as it once was. Ex: When the tech boom of the 90's dried up, many people lost money. The verb 'to dry' literally refers to something becoming less wet.
This is a true statement. Bruno tells Warbuckle 'you've got to stop throwing your money around so carelessly!'. To 'throw one's money around' means to spend it unwisely, as if it will never run out. To be 'cautious' means to take care or be prudent. Bruno is telling Warbuckle to be more 'careful' or 'cautious' with his money.
This is a true statement. Warbuckle says that the reason for his current financial situation could be the result of 'some bad investments overseas'. He is referring to some international investments he has made which may be bad. The term 'overseas' refers to countries located 'abroad' or far away from one's own country. 'Overseas' is synonymous with 'international' in this context, and 'poor' means 'bad' here.
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