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Hey, the equipment in the production area is acting up again. It's making some unusual noises and seems slower than usual.
Kerby is discussing equipment trouble with Adam.
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Respond to Kerby by choosing one or more appropriate responses.
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Hey, the equipment in the production area is acting up again. It's making some unusual noises and seems slower than usual.
Hey, the equipment in the production area is acting up again. It's making some unusual noises and seems slower than usual.
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Let's automate assembly with robotics
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Got it, I'll check it out and see what's going on.
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It might be worth exploring if there are any bottlenecks we can streamline.
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Thanks for letting me know. I'll take a look right away.
This is the correct response.
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(B) and (D) are good replies because the other person says the machines are making strange noises and running slowly. The speaker needs someone to look at the problem right now.
(B) “Got it, I’ll check it out and see what’s going on.” – This answer shows you understand the problem and will go inspect the equipment immediately.
(D) “Thanks for letting me know. I’ll take a look right away.” – This answer thanks the person for the information and also promises quick action.
(A) talks about a big future change (robots) and (C) talks about studying bottlenecks. Those ideas may be useful later, but they do not promise to fix the urgent problem happening right now.
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Adam uses a common English vocabulary in his response to Kerby. Listen to what he says and fill in the missing letters.
Yeah, the me has been giving us trouble lately. I think it might need some maintenance, but I'll check with the technician to see if they can come by and take a look.
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act up
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The phrase "act up" is often used when something isn’t working properly or when someone is misbehaving. For example, if your phone suddenly freezes, you might say, “My phone is acting up again.” It means it's not functioning the way it should. You can also use it for people—especially kids—when they’re being difficult or misbehaving: “The kids were acting up at dinner last night.”
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Arpabet: [ae1-k-t-ah1-p] IPA: /ækt ʌp/ -
[ae] /æ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the ae sound the front of the tongue is pushed further forward and is held lower in the mouth when forming the 'short a' /æ/ sound than with any other vowel sound. The tip of the tongue will touch the inside of the bottom front teeth. The body of the tongue is rounded slightly upward. The jaw is lowered and the lips are held apart, allowing the entire oral cavity to remain open.
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[k] /k/play_circle_filledTo create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g.
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[t] /t/play_circle_filledTo create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable.
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[ah1] /ʌ/play_circle_filledTo create the 'other ah' sound ʌ the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed.
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[p] /p/play_circle_filledTo create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released.
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Listen to the questions and responses, then match each question to the correct response.
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Response A
It started acting up and wouldn't turn on.
Response B
Because it was acting up, making a weird noise while driving.
Response C
Because he was acting up and disturbing the lesson.
Response D
Because my computer was acting up and wouldn't connect to the internet.
Response E
Because she's acting up since she didn't get her favorite toy.
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Response A It started acting up and wouldn't turn on.
Response B Because it was acting up, making a weird noise while driving.
Response C Because he was acting up and disturbing the lesson.
Response D Because my computer was acting up and wouldn't connect to the internet.
Response E Because she's acting up since she didn't get her favorite toy.
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equip/equipment
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"Equip" is a verb that means to provide the necessary tools, gear, or resources for a particular task or purpose. "Equipment" is a noun that refers to the tools or items needed to perform a specific activity. For example, "You need to equip yourself with a helmet before riding a bike," means you should wear or bring the necessary items, and "The equipment for the gym includes weights and machines," refers to the actual tools used in the gym.
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Arpabet: [ih0-k-w-ih1-p] IPA: /ɪˈkwɪp/ -
[ih] /ɪ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position.
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[k] /k/play_circle_filledTo create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g.
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[w] /w/play_circle_filledTo create the 'w sound' w the jaw is mostly closed and the lips form a small, tight circle. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords must vibrate during the production of the sound.
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[ih] /ɪ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position.
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[p] /p/play_circle_filledTo create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released.
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Arpabet: [ih0-k-w-ih1-p-m-ah0-n-t] IPA: /ɪˈkwɪpmɚnt/ -
[ih] /ɪ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position.
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[k] /k/play_circle_filledTo create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g.
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[w] /w/play_circle_filledTo create the 'w sound' w the jaw is mostly closed and the lips form a small, tight circle. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords must vibrate during the production of the sound.
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[ih] /ɪ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position.
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[p] /p/play_circle_filledTo create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released.
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[m] /m/play_circle_filledTo create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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[er] /ɚ/play_circle_filledTo create the ɚ sound first raise the back of the tongue so that the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound.
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[n] /n/play_circle_filledTo create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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[t] /t/play_circle_filledTo create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable.
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Drag the correct ending into each blank to complete the sentences below.
Drag the correct ending into each blank to complete the sentences below.
The workers were equipped with
You should always equip yourself with
The camping equipment includes
The teacher equipped the students with
I need to buy new equipment for a new video game console
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proper safety gear before going on a hike.
tents, sleeping bags, and flashlights.
a projector and a laptop for the presentation.
helmets and gloves for the construction site.
to play with my friends.
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maintain/maintenance
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"Maintain" is a verb that means to keep something in good condition, continue something, or take care of something regularly. "Maintenance" is a noun that refers to the act of keeping something in good condition or the work done to take care of something. For example, you maintain a car by taking it for regular maintenance.
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Arpabet: [m-ey0-n-t-ey1-n] IPA: /meɪnˈteɪn/ -
[m] /m/play_circle_filledTo create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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[ey] /eɪ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound.
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[n] /n/play_circle_filledTo create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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[t] /t/play_circle_filledTo create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable.
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[ey] /eɪ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound.
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[n] /n/play_circle_filledTo create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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Maintenancemaintenance
Arpabet: [m-ey1-n-t-ah0-n-ah0-n-s] IPA: /ˈmeɪntɚnɚns/ -
[m] /m/play_circle_filledTo create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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[ey] /eɪ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound.
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[n] /n/play_circle_filledTo create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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[t] /t/play_circle_filledTo create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable.
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[er] /ɚ/play_circle_filledTo create the ɚ sound first raise the back of the tongue so that the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound.
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[n] /n/play_circle_filledTo create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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[er] /ɚ/play_circle_filledTo create the ɚ sound first raise the back of the tongue so that the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound.
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[n] /n/play_circle_filledTo create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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[s] /s/play_circle_filledTo create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound.
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Complete the sentences using the correct form “maintain” or “maintenance”.
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He his bicycle every week to keep it in good condition.
The company spent a lot of money on the of its machines last year.
If you had your computer properly, it wouldn't have broken down.
She is responsible for the school's website and updating the information.
Without regular , the old building will start to fall apart.
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Hey, the equipment in the production area is acting up again. It's making some unusual noises and seems slower than usual.
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Yeah, the machine has been giving us trouble lately. I think it might need some maintenance, but I'll check with the technician to see if they can come by and take a look.
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