Seabra Idiomas - English for executives and adult students

Here are some thought-provoking moral dilemmas we found online. Read each one, then think about what choice you'd make if you were in that situation. Feel free to discuss them with your teacher or colleague! Note : These scenarios are truly challenging, and neither choice may feel perfect. That’s what makes them dilemmas! Keep that in mind as you decide. Here are some dilemmas: The Lifeboat Capacity You’re on a lifeboat after a shipwreck, and there are 10 people on board. Supplies, however, are only enough to sustain five people until rescue is expected to arrive in a week. If all 10 remain, there’s a high chance everyone will starve or dehydrate. You and the others are forced to decide:    Will some people need to leave the lifeboat to give the rest a better chance? How do you decide who stays and who goes, knowing that anyone who leaves may not survive? The Limited Medicine As a doctor in a rural clinic, you receive only one dose of a rare medication each month, but this tim...

Former president  Donald Trump  has been declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election, beating Vice President  Kamala Harris . The Associated Press called the race at 5:38 a.m. ET. The president-elect declared victory in a speech from Florida at 2:30 a.m. ET, saying he had masterminded the "greatest political movement of all time." ➤ On this link you'll see the ful ltranscript of his remark Watch the video first and then do the activity below:  ➤ Youtube Video:  Donald Trump's full victory speech A.  Here are some listening comprehension questions for Donald Trump's victory speech: How does Trump express gratitude toward his supporters and team? What key message does Trump share about the future direction of America? Which groups of people or demographics does Trump acknowledge in his speech? How does Trump describe his relationship with his political opponents? What are Trump's goals for the American economy? What does he emphasize about the impor...

6 formas de dizer PONTO em inglês Você sabe dizer ponto em inglês? image credit: freepik.com Aqui estão seis formas de dizer "PONTO" em inglês, dependendo do contexto: Point: Geralmente usado em um contexto abstrato ou matemático, como "point of view" (ponto de vista) ou "decimal point" (ponto decimal). ➤ From her ' POINT OF VIEW ', the situation seemed dire, but from his, it appeared manageable. Dot: Usado para descrever um ponto em uma superfície, como em "periods are represented by dots" (pontos são representados por pontos) ou "dot on the map" (ponto no mapa). ➤  The 'DOT' on the map marked the location of the hidden treasure. Period: Comumente usado nos Estados Unidos para se referir ao ponto usado para marcar o final de uma frase em texto. Mas também pode ser usado para descrever um ponto específico em uma linha temporal, como "Victorian period" (período vitoriano). ➤ In American English, we use a ...

Image Credit: freepik.com Marketing and publicity are important for businesses because they help: ➤ Make People Aware : Letting people know about your business and what you offer. ➤ Get Customers : Attracting new customers to buy your products or services. ➤ Keep Customers Happy : Keeping current customers happy so they keep coming back. ➤ Manage Reputation : Making sure people think positively about your business. ➤ Learn About Customers : Understanding what customers like and need. ➤ Make Money : Increasing sales and earning more profit. ➤ Stand Out : Being different and better than competitors. In short, marketing and publicity help businesses grow, make money, and stay ahead of the competition. NOUNS:      1.   The advertisement: A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event. Ø   The advertisement for the new smartphone was displayed prominently on billboards across the city. 2.   The marketing channel: A medium ...