Davis: Hey, Stefan! How's work treating you?
Stefan: Not bad, Davis. It's pretty hectic and demanding, but it's also rewarding.
Davis: Yeah, I know what you mean. What do you do, exactly?
Stefan: I work in marketing. We're trying to launch a new product line, so there's a lot of pressure to get it right.
Davis: That sounds exciting! What kind of product are you launching?
Stefan: It's a line of vegan protein bars. We've been seeing a lot of demand for plant-based products, so we thought this would be a great addition to our brand.
Davis: Oh, cool! I'm actually trying to cut down on my meat consumption, so that sounds like something I'd be interested in trying.
Stefan: Yeah, a lot of people are going that route these days. It's great to see people being more conscious about what they put in their bodies and the impact it has on the environment.
Davis: Absolutely! Speaking of which, have you heard of the new carbon emissions regulations that just got passed?
Stefan: No, I haven't. What's that all about?
Davis: Basically, companies have to start reducing their carbon emissions by a certain percent each year. It's a step towards fighting climate change.
Stefan: Wow, that's a big deal. I'm glad to see that companies are being held accountable for their impact on the environment.
Davis: Yeah, it's definitely a step in the right direction. Have you been doing anything personally to reduce your carbon footprint?
Stefan: Actually, yeah. I've been trying to take public transportation more often and eating more plant-based meals. Little things like that can make a big difference.
Davis: That's awesome! I've been trying to do the same. It's great to see people taking action.
Stefan: Absolutely. We all have a responsibility to take care of the planet we live on. It's the only one we've got!
Davis: Well said, Stefan. It was great catching up with you. Let's grab lunch sometime.
Stefan: Sounds good, Davis. Take care!
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Translation
Davis: Hey, Stefan! How's work treating you?
Stefan: Not bad, Davis. It's pretty hectic and demanding, but it's also rewarding.
Davis: Yeah, I know what you mean. What do you do, exactly?
Stefan: I work in marketing. We're trying to launch a new product line, so there's a lot of pressure to get it right.
Davis: That sounds exciting! What kind of product are you launching?
Stefan: It's a line of vegan protein bars. We've been seeing a lot of demand for plant-based products, so we thought this would be a great addition to our brand.
Davis: Oh, cool! I'm actually trying to cut down on my meat consumption, so that sounds like something I'd be interested in trying.
Stefan: Yeah, a lot of people are going that route these days. It's great to see people being more conscious about what they put in their bodies and the impact it has on the environment.
Davis: Absolutely! Speaking of which, have you heard of the new carbon emissions regulations that just got passed?
Stefan: No, I haven't. What's that all about?
Davis: Basically, companies have to start reducing their carbon emissions by a certain percent each year. It's a step towards fighting climate change.
Stefan: Wow, that's a big deal. I'm glad to see that companies are being held accountable for their impact on the environment.
Davis: Yeah, it's definitely a step in the right direction. Have you been doing anything personally to reduce your carbon footprint?
Stefan: Actually, yeah. I've been trying to take public transportation more often and eating more plant-based meals. Little things like that can make a big difference.
Davis: That's awesome! I've been trying to do the same. It's great to see people taking action.
Stefan: Absolutely. We all have a responsibility to take care of the planet we live on. It's the only one we've got!
Davis: Well said, Stefan. It was great catching up with you. Let's grab lunch sometime.
Listen Line-by-Line
Davis: Hey, Stefan! How's work treating you?
Stefan: Not bad, Davis. It's pretty hectic and demanding, but it's also rewarding.
Davis: Yeah, I know what you mean. What do you do, exactly?
Stefan: I work in marketing. We're trying to launch a new product line, so there's a lot of pressure to get it right.
Davis: That sounds exciting! What kind of product are you launching
Stefan: It's a line of vegan protein bars. We've been seeing a lot of demand for plant-based products, so we thought this would be a great addition to our brand.
Davis: Oh, cool! I'm actually trying to cut down on my meat consumption, so that sounds like something I'd be interested in trying.
Stefan: Yeah, a lot of people are going that route these days. It's great to see people being more conscious about what they put in their bodies and the impact it has on the environment.
Davis: Absolutely! Speaking of which, have you heard of the new carbon emissions regulations that just got passed?
Stefan: No, I haven't. What's that all about?
Davis: Basically, companies have to start reducing their carbon emissions by a certain percent each year. It's a step towards fighting climate change.
Stefan: Wow, that's a big deal. I'm glad to see that companies are being held accountable for their impact on the environment.
Davis: Yeah, it's definitely a step in the right direction. Have you been doing anything personally to reduce your carbon footprint?
Stefan: Actually, yeah. I've been trying to take public transportation more often and eating more plant-based meals. Little things like that can make a big difference.
Davis: That's awesome! I've been trying to do the same. It's great to see people taking action.
Stefan: Absolutely. We all have a responsibility to take care of the planet we live on. It's the only one we've got!
Davis: Well said, Stefan. It was great catching up with you. Let's grab lunch sometime.
Cloze Exercise
Davis: Hey, Stefan! How's work treating you?
Stefan: Not bad, Davis. It's pretty *hectic* and demanding, but it's also rewarding.
Davis: Yeah, I know what you mean. What do you do, exactly?
Stefan: I work in marketing. We're trying to *launch* a new product line, so there's a lot of pressure to get it right.
Davis: That sounds exciting! What kind of product are you launching?
Stefan: It's a line of *vegan* protein bars. We've been seeing a lot of demand for plant-based products, so we thought this would be a great addition to our brand.
Davis: Oh, cool! I'm actually trying to cut down on my meat *consumption*, so that sounds like something I'd be interested in trying.
Stefan: Yeah, a lot of people are going that route these days. It's great to see people being more conscious about what they put in their bodies and the impact it has on the *environment*.
Davis: Absolutely! Speaking of which, have you heard of the new carbon emissions regulations that just got passed?
Stefan: No, I haven't. What's that all about?
Davis: Basically, companies have to start reducing their carbon emissions by a certain *percent* each year. It's a step towards fighting climate change.
Stefan: Wow, that's a big deal. I'm glad to see that companies are being held *accountable* for their impact on the environment.
Davis: Yeah, it's definitely a step in the right direction. Have you been doing anything personally to reduce your carbon footprint?
Stefan: Actually, yeah. I've been trying to take public *transportation* more often and eating more plant-based meals. Little things like that can make a big difference.
Davis: That's awesome! I've been trying to do the same. It's great to see people taking action.
Stefan: Absolutely. We all have a responsibility to take care of the planet we live on. It's the only one we've got!
Davis: Well said, Stefan. It was great *catching up* with you. Let's grab lunch sometime.
Vocabulary
"Hectic and demanding." - Busy and requiring much effort.
"Vegan protein bars." - Animal-free food providing protein.
"Cut down on my meat consumption." - Eat less meat.
"Being conscious about what they put in their bodies." - Aware of food intake impact.
"Carbon emissions regulations." - Laws to cut harmful greenhouse gas production.
"Public transportation." - Using shared transportation instead of driving.
"Taking action." - Proactively making positive change.
"Marketing" - Promoting and selling products or services.
"Product line" - Group of related products sold under one brand.
"Pressure" - Being stressed to meet responsibilities.
"Demand" - Customer desire or need for a product or service.
"Conscious" - Being aware.
"Carbon footprint" - The CO2 emissions caused by activities.
"Accountable" - Responsible and required to justify actions.
"Step in the right direction" - Positive progress.
Matching Game
hectic - วุ่นวาย
demanding - ต้องการมาก
protein - โปรตีน
vegan - เจ
emissions - การปล่อย
regulations - กฎระเบียบ
carbon - คาร์บอน
conscious - มีสติ
consumption - การบริโภค
accountable - รับผิดชอบ
pressure - ความดัน
product - ผลิตภัณฑ์
direction - ทิศทาง
environment - สิ่งแวดล้อม
brand - แบรนด์
carbon footprint - รอยเท้าคาร์บอน
