Looks like the forklift is out of order again. I saw it sitting unused in the loading dock.
Just make sure the first aid kits are fully stocked and all machinery is up to code.
Oh no, not again! We should probably call maintenance.
This is the correct response.
Really? I'll check it out and see what's wrong this time.
This is the correct response.
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(B) is good because it shows you understand there is a problem with the forklift and you give a useful next step: calling maintenance to fix it.
(C) is also good because you react to the news and offer to look at the forklift yourself, which could help solve the problem.
(A) does not talk about the broken forklift. It changes the topic to first-aid kits and general safety rules, so it does not really answer the original comment.
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The phrase "work on" means to put effort into improving or completing something. It is commonly used to describe actions related to skills, projects, or problems. For example, if someone says, "I need to work on my writing skills," it means they are trying to improve their writing. Similarly, "She is working on a new project," suggests she is actively developing or completing it. The phrase can also refer to fixing issues, such as "We need to work on our communication," meaning effort is needed to improve how people interact.
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Arpabet: [w-er1-k-aa1-n] IPA: /wɚk ɑn/ -
[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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[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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[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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[aa] /ɑ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the 'aa sound' ɑ the vocal tract is very open for the production of the 'aa sound' ɑ. In fact, the jaw is held more open and the back of the tongue is held lower for this sound than any other American English vowel sound pronunciation. The tongue touches the inside of the bottom teeth so that the top of the tongue is nearly even with the top of the bottom teeth. The lips are held open and kept rounded, but relaxed.
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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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Back up is a phrasal verb with several meanings. It can mean to support someone or something, like when you help a friend or provide evidence for a claim. It can also mean to move in reverse, like when driving a car. "Back up" can also refer to making a copy of data, such as saving files to a computer or cloud. Lastly, it can mean to provide additional space or resources, such as having extra people or supplies when needed.
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Arpabet: [b-ae1-k-ah0-p] IPA: /ˈbæk ʌp/ -
[b] /b/play_circle_filledTo create the b, 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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[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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[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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"Out of order" means that something is not working properly or is broken. It is often used to describe machines, equipment, or systems that are not functioning as they should. For example, if an elevator is not working, you might see a sign that says "Out of order." It can also be used to describe something that is not in the correct sequence or arrangement.
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Arpabet: [aw1-t-ah0-v-ao1-r-d-er0] IPA: /aʊt ɚv ˈɔɹdɚ/ -
[aw] /aʊ/play_circle_filledStart with the jaw open and the body of the tongue in a low position in the mouth. The bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then, as the jaw closes, the lips close into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate.
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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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[v] /v/play_circle_filledTo create the 'v sound' v, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the v. A common error ESL/ELL students make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking to and from the v.
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[ao] /ɔ/play_circle_filledTo create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward.
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[d] /d/play_circle_filledTo create this sound 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.
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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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Ebbinghaus and the forgetting curveForgetting is often explained with the "forgetting curve" (also called the Ebbinghaus curve), named for German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus, who studied it in the 1880s. The curve describes how memory of what we learned fades over time.
Research on the forgetting curve suggests we may forget roughly 65% of new material within a day of learning, and up to about 75% after a week. That is why language study can feel like constant forgetting and slow progress. Without the right method, effort can be erased quickly.
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