Engels generiek

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Engels generiek

Today we'll work on our listening skills by watching an episode of the series The Office US. 

During the video some questions will pop up which test your listening and comprehension skills.

The topic of today's video is Diversity Day. What do you think this day is about?

Why do we celebrate Diversity Day?

what words do you associate with diversity?

02:00

What are some common forms of retaliation in the workplace? 2 good answers possible

1. Harassment, exclusion, spreading rumors
2. Giving a promotion, offering a raise, providing positive feedback
3. Firing, demotion, denying benefits
4. Inviting an employee to a company event, giving a gift, offering a flexible work schedule

02:33

What does he do in preparation to celebrating his biggest sale of the year?

1. buys a mini bottle of wine
2. buys a mini bottle of whiskey
4. buys a mini bottle of champagne

04:12

Where do 99% of the problems on the workplace stem from?

1. Ignorance
2. miscommunication
3. language barrier
4. laziness

07:53

Where does HERO stand for?

1. honesty, energy, respect, openmindedness
2. honesty, empathy, respect, openmindedness
3. honourable, empathy , respect, openmindedness
4. honesty, empathy, respectable, openmindedness

08:55

What is the definition of candidly?

1. In a boastful or arrogant manner
2. In an honest or direct manner
3. In a deceptive or misleading manner
4. In a timid or hesitant manner

09:37

Why did mr.Brown make all the people in the office go sign the paper instead of just him?

1. Everyone made racist jokes
2. Because that is what the bosses wanted
3. So he would not be embarressed

10:56

What is another word for pledge?

1. Promise
2. Betrayal
3. Insult
4. Threat

12:20

Why was the employee send away from the meeting?

1. He arrived to late
2. He made an offensive joke about Indians
3. He was joking about the reason for the meeting

15:54

Is a nationality the same as a race?

1. yes
2. no

19:40

Why did he give his bottle of champagne to Dwight?

vinden jullie dat het Alfa-college zich voldoende bezig houdt met diversiteit op school?