Serendipity

Unit 12, Activity 1

Index Activity 2

Looking at Context

Read the following 12 sentences. In which context would each one be used? Is it spoken or written English?

1 Secondly, I’d like to talk about how globalization has impacted the local IT sector.
2 Recommendations will be given on how to improve the current system.
3 At only 9.99 per month, it’s a steal!
4 I’m quite an ambitious person and I think you can see that by the promotions I received at my current company.
5 Let’s say we confirm a larger order; would that allow you to bring the price down?
6 This is the Finance Department. You’ll need to submit your claims here.
7 If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to call me at 011-2783 7234.
8 Want me to get you something while I’m out?
9 We plan to have it on the market by mid-November.
10 In other developments, the Finance Minister continues to refuse to resign
11 The next item on the agenda is the upcoming telecommunications conference.
12 I’ve been a loyal customer for many years now. However, recently, ...