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The Best Place
to Buy-and Be!
In an age where you can buy almost anything on the Internet,
thousands of people all over the world still prefer to do their shopping in
traditional places. In general, shoppers look for bargains, and the best prices
are usually found in street markets. Many markets around the world have a
similar lively atmosphere and sell similar things, such as the might Market in
Taipei, Taiwan, the Izmailovsky Flea Market outside Moscow, and Camden Market
in London.
Camden Market is one of the most-visited tourist sites in
London, and it attracts about 100,000 visitors every weekend. It is a lively
place, with crowds and live music. If you like to search for bargains, this is
the place. There are hundreds of shops and artists studios selling a wide variety
of goods-from vintage and casual clothing to pieces of art, furnishings,
antiques, jewelry, records and CDs, and international food. Camden has
something for every taste and pocket.
Today Camden Market is the place to be. It
doesn't have one look-it has hundreds. Some people dress in outrageous clothes,
with different hair colors and looks, as they try to show their sense of style
and individuality. Famous clothe designer Galliano loves Camden, and does there
whenever he can. So does designer Jean Paul Gaultier. Dolce and Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, and Stella
McCartney are also part of the crowd, giving Camden a new fashionable status.
They all probably go there looking for inspiration and the latest trends.
Visitors go to Camden Market for
more than shopping. People-watching is probably the greatest sport here. You
see an amazing cross section of society and tourists from around the world.
Many feel that the "mix" is part of the attraction of these markets.
After
Reading
1.
What is similar about street markets
around the world?
2.
Does Camden Market sell only
inexpensive, used stuff?
3.
Which celebrities or clothes
designers sometimes go to Camden? Why?
4.
What is the most interesting
attraction of Camden Market?
Rain & Deforestation
A: Hello!
Tom. Now it is rainy season, why doesn’t it rain a lot? An on the country the weather is hotter is
hotter. Could you explain me about the natural phenomena?
B: Hi!
Jerry. The weather changes from day to day because we have been cutting a lot
of trees. The forest around the world has been cutting down from 60 to 70
percent.
A: What
will happen in the future if our forest is disappeared?
B: If
our forest is depleted, the environment can become dangerous, unbalance,
resulting in drought to flood and then our economies can collapse. As you know!
Deforestation can lead to drought, flood and other disastrous consequence. So,
we have to stop cutting the trees immediately.
A: If
our forest is disappeared, does our Royal Government have to take care of this
deforestation?
B: Yes,
of course. You know! The Gov’t has passed an important law to condemn illegal
traders. But this crackdown measure is not effective yet.
A: What
crackdown measure should they take to conserve the remaining forest?
B: In
my view, Gov’t has to take a strong action against anarchic loggers and
particularly, we have to demolish all illegal sawmills.
A: You
said that trees have interest for construction material, so if the Gov’t stop
cutting the trees, what can we do for local consumption? The wood will be
increased.
B: You
still misunderstand! You know, Trees consumption and exploitation must be
limited. You see, some countries have used their timber in a way that maintains
their natural resources.
A: What
should we put blame on?
B: It
is a big and unpardonable mistake. I think you ate clever enough to weigh what
is right and what is wrong and whose mistakes. You know, who should be
responsible in a family if children become gangsters?
A: Do
you want to put blame on Gov’t?
B: It
might be that! But I don’t know and we cannot speak without any proofs.
A: I
think you are clever as you can see the proverb” Do in Rome as the Roman do”.
B: Yes,
of course. I am clever since I was born. You just know!
A: In
the name of citizen of Cambodia, are you afraid of losing our forest?
B: Yes,
I am . But I don’t know how to do. My spit is not salty.
A: Do
you think of national interests more than personal interests?
B: I
would rather not say. Some leaders don’t have any national conscience, but I
do. Some leaders take care of their nation, and so do I.
Why do they invest in a
country?
Why do they invest in a
country?
A: Hello! Tom. I still wonder why foreign investors do not want to come to do
business or invest in our country?
B: Hi! Jerry. Well! My buddy, you know! In
order to invest into a country, they need to follow a way.
A: Which way do you want to say? I really
want to know this. Could you tell me?
B: Of course, when a foreign investors
wants to come and invest in ant countries in the world, they always looks at
the PESTLE.
A: So would you mind telling me what the
full name of the world P.E.S.T.L.E.?
B: OK! P mean Politics, E mean Economics,
S mean Society, T mean Technology, L means legislation, and E means
Environment.
A: Thus why do they need to look at
Politics?
B: Because a war, insecurity, chaos, riot,
and protest, they will not invest due to risks.
A: Why did they need to look at Economics?
B: They will not come if that country is
too poor and too few people.
A: Why do they need to look at Society?
B: It means the society is full of
anarchic, robberies, kidnappings, injustice, fraud, and deceits.
A: Why do they need to look at Technology?
B: Right! They need well – skilled
workers, intellectuals, full human source, basic infra-structure etc.
A: Do they need a country having full of
technology?
B: It means that the people in this
county must understand science and have technical skills.
A: Why do they need to look at Legislation?
B: A country has no law, the capitals of
investors are always in risks, they will not come in at all.
A: Why do they need to look at Environment?
B: Environment becomes important in the
decade of 90s because it has the function to balance the ecological system. It
gives us the fresh breath to produce products for the society.
A: So the PESTLE is very important country
to attract big investors to do business.
B: That is right. The more you learn, the
more you know the significance of business.
A: Thank you! I like you very much!
B: Don’t make too much fun! Goodbye!
Making
your boss trust in you
A: Hello! Tom. Can I be promoted to a
higher position when I am always complex before my boss?
B: Hi! Jerry. No, of course not. You
cannot be complex like this. This will make you lose the good opportunity to be
promoted to a higher position. You must not hide deeply in your heart all of
your innermost feelings.
A: So what should I do to reach that
target?
B: I will tell you this trick. First of
all, must be happy and say “Hello” all the time with your boss and consider him
as your normal colleagues.
A: What is the second thing?
B: Second, you should work hard, pay
strong attention to your daily work, always look for new methods in working,
have new initiatives, and accomplish or assignments.
A: What is the third?
B: Third is that when you meet
difficulties or hardship, you should express your opinion bearing a creative
solution to your direct boss or supervisor. Don’t be hesitated to do your work
before your boss. Be firm and confident in your work.
A: Why don’t I have to be afraid of my own
boss? Can you tell me the reason?
B: Because your boss or supervisor is also
a Man not Evil who can eat your flesh or suck your blood. You must be straight
and brave to speak out your idea, but not crazy!
A: What does it mean the word “Not Crazy”?
B: Somebody becomes crazy, for they look
down on their boss when they know well their boss’ mood. This is a very
dangerous move which leads you to the daily job-loss.
A: Is that very important for my future
behavior?
B: Right,
you must not create a tense atmosphere. You should think about the compliment
of your boss. Create and advantageous atmosphere in the exchange of ideas. You
should have unique idea and standpoint. You must correct your mistakes right
away and don’t let your boss remind you again and again. Be confident, brave in
speaking but not arrogant or you will get the opposition result.
A: What is the last advice I need to
remember for the whole of my life?
B: That is creating the trust in your boss
about you. Lose trust – lose job!
