Skip to main content

A LIFE LESSON FROM A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER

Volunteer firefighter Mark Bezos tells a story of an act of heroism that didn't go quite as expected -- but that taught him a big lesson. What is that? 
⮚ O bombeiro voluntário Mark Bezos conta a história de um ato de heroísmo que não aconteceu como esperado, mas que lhe ensinou uma grande lição. Qual foi essa lição?
⮚ El bombero voluntario Mark Bezos cuenta la historia de un acto de heroísmo que no salió como él esperaba, pero que le enseñó una gran lección. ¿Cuál fue esta lección?

⮛ Click on the link below and answer to this question. ⮛
🔗A life lesson

Post listening questions

1. Mark Bezos is the _________________________ for a non-profit called Robin Hood. What are the two career roles he develops?
a. fight fire and criminals
b. fight poverty and is also a fire captain
c. fight poverty and fight fires as the assistant captain.

2. What does he remember form his first fire?
a. He was the second volunteer at the scene and there's a bad chance of he was going to get in.
b. He was the second volunteer to get into the scene and there was a chance he was going to get in the house.
c. He was the second volunteer to be seen at the fire scene and there was a chance he was going to get up.
 
3. When he found the captain, he was...
a. giving the homeowner an umbrella, since she was standing outside in the pouring rain. 
b. getting engaged with the homeowner.
c. talking to the homeowner, who was having the most terrible day of her life.

4. What did the other volunteer do?
a. saved the owner's dog.
b. set off the fire alarm
c. past the fire and bring the homeowner a pair of shoes.

6. What was Bezos asked to do?
a. saved the owner's dog.
b. set off the fire alarm
c. past the fire and bring the homeowner a pair of shoes.

7. What has he learned from this experience? 
a. don't look back in anger. Save someone's shoes. 
b. you don't need a million bucks to make a difference in somebody's life.
c. you have to serve soup at the kitchen.

Now, watch the video with subtitles in English, check your answers and improve your listening. 


===============================================================

Learn English with an EXPERT!

¿Did you like this lesson? No meu blog você encontrará outras lições para te auxiliar no aprendizado do inglês. Abaixo há dicas de lições que você pode estar fazendo para aperfeiçoar seus conhecimentos.

➤➤➤ GREAT LEADERS

➤➤➤ WHATEVER, WHICHEVER, WHENEVER, WHEREVER, WHOEVER OU HOWEVER

➤➤➤ LET /LET'S

⏩ SITE: www.seabraidiomas.com.br
⏩ BLOG: https://seabraidiomasingles.blogspot.com/
⏩ LINKTREE: http://linktree.com/seabraidiomas
⏩ INSTAGRAM: @seabraidiomas
⏩ TIKTOK: @sseabraidiomas

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

MULTITASKING X MONOTASKING

1.   Are you  a multitasker or a monotasker? 2.  Does it affect your life? If yes, how? 3.   Do you always finish what you start? 4.   Could m onotasking be more effective than multitasking?  Why? Why not?  5.  What are the pros and cons of multitasking/monotasking? 6.   What are the multitasking skills? 7.   What are the monotasking skills? 8.   What is a good example of multitasking? 9.   What is a good example of monotasking? 10.  Is multitasking a learned skill or you're born with it?  Forget multitasking, try monotasking   People don't just cook anymore — they're cooking, texting, talking on the phone, watching  YouTube and uploading photos of the awesome meal they've just made. Designer Paolo Cardini questions the efficiency of our multitasking world and makes the case for —  gasp  — "monotasking." Paolo Cardini is a product designer who asks serious questions about how we live — and answers ...
Post a Comment
Read more

PATHS TO SUCCESS - FEMALE ROLE MODELS IN THE WORPLACE

Freepik.com The co-founder of Little Moons, Vivien Wong, discusses why we need more female role models in the workplace. The entrepreneur spoke to the BBC as part of our Paths to Success series. ⮟ Click on this link to watch it ⮟ 🔗 Little Moons boss: 'If you can't see it, you can't be it' Video by Sam Everett & Jeannie Joye After listening exercises 👉 Now, you've already listened to this interview, choose the correct answer for each question. 1. What is the speaker's main piece of advice for someone starting their own business? a) To avoid going viral on social media b) To be prepared for the all-consuming nature of entrepreneurship c) To focus on structured corporate structures 2. What challenge did the speaker's business, Little Moons, face after going viral on TikTok?  a) They were well-prepared for the increased demand  b)   They decided to shut down the business c)  They had to pivot and adjust their strategy  3.  How does the speaker describe ...
Post a Comment
Read more

WHO NEEDS TO WORRY ABOUT BUSINESS FINANCE?

Image credit: Freepik.com GLOSSARY -  ENTREPRENEURIAL  BUSINESS DICTIONARY WHO NEEDS TO WORRY ABOUT BUSINESS FINANCE? Everybody! Whether you're a small startup or a big corporation, managing your business finance is crucial for success. It's not just for the finance department; every decision-maker needs to understand the financial implications of their choices to keep the business healthy and thriving. If you're just starting out in business, you might encounter some unfamiliar terms and phrases. Our glossary breaks down the meanings of common business terms, making it easier to communicate with your accountant down the line. 1.       ACCOUNTING PERIOD: The timeframe for calculating profits, typically months or years.  Example : "Our accounting period ends on December 31st." 2.       ACCOUNTS: Annual financial reports detailing a company's performance.  Example : "We need to review the accounts before the board me...
Post a Comment
Read more