7.1 Short articles

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Period 3 - Reading / Speaking

7.1 Short articles

• Do you read?
• Short Articles
• 3 Retail Articles
• Some, any, every, no
• Do exercise 3, GR20 + EG20 (together?)
• Do exercise 1,2 & 4

What topics do you read about?

Article 1: Mr. Marvis

Mr Marvis has opened his second Dutch flagship store. The new store in The Hague has an area of ​​more than 200 square meters, making it the largest of the Dutch brand.

Spread over two floors, the entire collection of shorts, trousers and limited editions in all colors can be found. In addition to a team of style advisors, iPads have also been placed in the fitting rooms on which the entire collection can be viewed. In this way, the desired pair of trousers can be found, which is then taken to the fitting room by an employee.

There is also a 'hidden cocktail bar' in the store. At least, if the hidden button is found. Then a cocktail bar appears with an extensive range of drinks.

Waar gaat dit artikel over en wat gebeurt er als je de geheime knop vindt?

Article 2: Batavia Stad

Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet saw its brand turnover increase by a third in the first quarter compared to 2022. Thanks to the pick-up in tourism, turnover was 22 percent higher than in the first quarter of the pre-corona year 2019.

Visitors know how to find their way to the outlet center again, according to the quarterly figures of the Via Outlets subsidiary. Customers also spent more on average: 27 percent more than in the same period in 2019, before the corona crisis.

In recent months, five brands opened their doors in the outlet for the first time, which, according to Batavia Stad, attracted more visitors to Lelystad. Ace & Tate, Catwalk Junkie, No Label, The North Face and Komono started this year.

Hoeveel meer omzet is er gemaakt en waarom gaat het beter?

Article 3: The Future of Logistics

Logistics is about moving goods from one place to another. In the future, logistics will change a lot. Technology will help make this work faster and easier.

One big change is the use of robots and drones. Drones can fly packages to customers, so they don’t need to wait for delivery trucks. Robots can also help move items in warehouses. These robots will make work faster and safer.

Another important change is electric trucks. These trucks don’t use gas. They help the environment because they don’t make pollution. More companies will use electric trucks to deliver goods.

Also, data and computers will help with planning. Companies will use data to know the best routes for delivery. This will save time and money. Trucks will also be able to drive themselves in the future. This means fewer accidents and faster deliveries.

In the future, logistics will be faster, safer, and better for the environment. Technology will help us deliver goods in new and exciting ways!

Welke technologie helpt de logistiek volgens dit artikel?

Some, any, every, no

Make a sentence with the 'every'

Make a sentence with 'anything'

Make a sentence with 'somebody'

Make a sentence with 'no/none'.

Exercise & Resits

7.1 Exercise 1,2 & 4

7.1 Exercise 3, Grammar 20 en Extra Grammar 20

Check resits English 3-7 March

See you next week.