Forwarded from Farshad Baba Ahmadi
Some of you have already asked me about ...1... working. After your ...2... three-month period –some of you will be ...3... for this –but it will depend on which department you’re in and what your personal ...4... are. So please don’t ...5... you’ll ...6... be permitted to do this. I want to make sure there’s no ...7... about our holiday policy.
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Forwarded from Farshad Baba Ahmadi
✅ Answer:
1. flexible , 2. probationary, 3. eligible, 4. circumstances, 5. assume, 6. automatically, 7. confusion.
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1. flexible , 2. probationary, 3. eligible, 4. circumstances, 5. assume, 6. automatically, 7. confusion.
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Forwarded from Farshad Baba Ahmadi
In 1592, the Italian scientist and ...1... Galileo developed the world’s first ...2... . His student Torricelli later invented the ...3... , which allowed people to measure ...4... pressure. In 1648, the French philosopher Pascal proved that pressure decreases with ...5.... . This discovery was ...6..... by English ...7.... Halley in 1686 ; and Halley was also the first person to map trade winds.
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Forwarded from Farshad Baba Ahmadi
✅ Answer:
1. inventor, 2. thermometer, 3. barometer, 4. atmospheric, 5. altitude, 6. verified, 7. astronomer.
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1. inventor, 2. thermometer, 3. barometer, 4. atmospheric, 5. altitude, 6. verified, 7. astronomer.
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Forwarded from Armin Sedaghatnia
Discussion transcript:
Narration: Two students and an IT support officer are discussing campus facilities at university.
Speaker1: You know, I've been spending so much time in the library lately, and while it's pretty good, I wish there were more quiet study rooms available. It feels like they're always booked up, especially around exam season. Sometimes it's hard to find a spot where you can really focus without distractions.
Speaker2: Oh, I totally agree about the study spaces, Liam. And speaking of facilities, I've noticed the Wi-Fi in some of the older buildings can be pretty unreliable. It constantly drops out, which is super frustrating when you're trying to hand in an assignment or watch a lecture. We're paying a lot for tuition, you'd think the basic internet would be really good everywhere.
Speaker3: Thanks for bringing that up, Jessica. We're actually aware of the Wi-Fi issues in the older blocks, and we're in the process of upgrading the system . It's a really big project, but we expect to see big improvements by next semester. As for study spaces, while that's not directly IT, good internet is super important for them, so we're working to make sure that's sorted.
Speaker1: That's good to hear about the Wi-Fi, Eric. It's definitely a big deal for productivity. And just wondering, have you considered adding more specialized computer labs? Sometimes specific software, like for engineering or design, is only available in a few labs, and they're always packed. It'd be great to have more access to those high-spec machines.
Speaker2: Yeah, definitely more lab access would be amazing. But can we talk about the campus gym for a second? It feels really outdated compared to other universities, and the equipment often seems to be broken. I think getting some new machines and maybe making the space bigger would really encourage more students to stay active and use the facilities.
Speaker3: I can definitely pass on the feedback about the specialized labs, Liam. We often check what software is needed and how much the labs are used, so your input is valuable. About the gym, Jessica, that falls under the Sports and Recreation department, but I know the university is always looking at ways to improve student well-being, and facilities are part of that. There are budget discussions happening all the time for these kinds of improvements.
Speaker1: It just seems like these improvements always take forever, or they're just fixing things after they break, instead of planning ahead. I mean, it's not just about fixing what's broken, but looking at what students actually need for modern learning and living. Maybe there should be a more regular, organized way for students to give feedback directly to facility managers, not just IT or sports, about everything from study zones to food outlets.
Speaker2: That's a great point, Liam. Like, a proper student facilities committee or even just a suggestion box system that they actually check regularly would be so helpful. It would make us feel more heard. Even simple things like more accessible water fountains or better lighting in some areas could really improve daily life on campus.
Speaker3: I appreciate that perspective, both of you. There are actually channels for feedback, like the student union representatives who meet with various university departments, including facilities management. Maybe we need to do a better job of publicizing those options. We really value student input; it helps us prioritize future projects and upgrades. Keep the suggestions coming!
#Summarize_Group_Discussion #SGD
Narration: Two students and an IT support officer are discussing campus facilities at university.
Speaker1: You know, I've been spending so much time in the library lately, and while it's pretty good, I wish there were more quiet study rooms available. It feels like they're always booked up, especially around exam season. Sometimes it's hard to find a spot where you can really focus without distractions.
Speaker2: Oh, I totally agree about the study spaces, Liam. And speaking of facilities, I've noticed the Wi-Fi in some of the older buildings can be pretty unreliable. It constantly drops out, which is super frustrating when you're trying to hand in an assignment or watch a lecture. We're paying a lot for tuition, you'd think the basic internet would be really good everywhere.
Speaker3: Thanks for bringing that up, Jessica. We're actually aware of the Wi-Fi issues in the older blocks, and we're in the process of upgrading the system . It's a really big project, but we expect to see big improvements by next semester. As for study spaces, while that's not directly IT, good internet is super important for them, so we're working to make sure that's sorted.
Speaker1: That's good to hear about the Wi-Fi, Eric. It's definitely a big deal for productivity. And just wondering, have you considered adding more specialized computer labs? Sometimes specific software, like for engineering or design, is only available in a few labs, and they're always packed. It'd be great to have more access to those high-spec machines.
Speaker2: Yeah, definitely more lab access would be amazing. But can we talk about the campus gym for a second? It feels really outdated compared to other universities, and the equipment often seems to be broken. I think getting some new machines and maybe making the space bigger would really encourage more students to stay active and use the facilities.
Speaker3: I can definitely pass on the feedback about the specialized labs, Liam. We often check what software is needed and how much the labs are used, so your input is valuable. About the gym, Jessica, that falls under the Sports and Recreation department, but I know the university is always looking at ways to improve student well-being, and facilities are part of that. There are budget discussions happening all the time for these kinds of improvements.
Speaker1: It just seems like these improvements always take forever, or they're just fixing things after they break, instead of planning ahead. I mean, it's not just about fixing what's broken, but looking at what students actually need for modern learning and living. Maybe there should be a more regular, organized way for students to give feedback directly to facility managers, not just IT or sports, about everything from study zones to food outlets.
Speaker2: That's a great point, Liam. Like, a proper student facilities committee or even just a suggestion box system that they actually check regularly would be so helpful. It would make us feel more heard. Even simple things like more accessible water fountains or better lighting in some areas could really improve daily life on campus.
Speaker3: I appreciate that perspective, both of you. There are actually channels for feedback, like the student union representatives who meet with various university departments, including facilities management. Maybe we need to do a better job of publicizing those options. We really value student input; it helps us prioritize future projects and upgrades. Keep the suggestions coming!
#Summarize_Group_Discussion #SGD
1️⃣ The lecture provides information about the social history of food, focusing on the importance of salt in ancient times.
2️⃣ The most important point is that salt was a valuable commodity used to preserve food, which shows it helped people store and transport food across long distances.
3️⃣ Another visible feature is that Romans built roads to bring salt to the city, which indicates its great economic value.
4️⃣ Lastly, it is clear that Roman rulers raised salt prices to fund wars, which relates to financial advantage.
5️⃣ To conclude, the data points to the essential role of salt in trade and survival, highlighting its historical significance.
#RL214_LONGER_VERSION
2️⃣ The most important point is that salt was a valuable commodity used to preserve food, which shows it helped people store and transport food across long distances.
3️⃣ Another visible feature is that Romans built roads to bring salt to the city, which indicates its great economic value.
4️⃣ Lastly, it is clear that Roman rulers raised salt prices to fund wars, which relates to financial advantage.
5️⃣ To conclude, the data points to the essential role of salt in trade and survival, highlighting its historical significance.
#RL214_LONGER_VERSION
🎯 Retell Lecture – Template with Short Sentences
1️⃣ The lecture provides information about the history of food, focusing on the importance of salt.
2️⃣ The most important point is salt was valuable for preserving food, which shows it helped people store and transport it.
3️⃣ Another visible feature is Romans built roads for salt, which indicates its high value.
4️⃣ Lastly, it is clear that rulers raised salt prices for wars, which relates to financial control.
5️⃣ To conclude, the data points to salt’s key role in trade and life, highlighting its importance in history.
#RL214
1️⃣ The lecture provides information about the history of food, focusing on the importance of salt.
2️⃣ The most important point is salt was valuable for preserving food, which shows it helped people store and transport it.
3️⃣ Another visible feature is Romans built roads for salt, which indicates its high value.
4️⃣ Lastly, it is clear that rulers raised salt prices for wars, which relates to financial control.
5️⃣ To conclude, the data points to salt’s key role in trade and life, highlighting its importance in history.
#RL214
Audio Transcript:
So today we’re continuing to talk about the social history of foodstuffs, and we’re going on to consider next the importance of salt and the significant role it has played. Salt was a highly valued commodity in ancient times. Not because it made food taste nicer, but because of the way it could be used to preserve food. This meant that people were not so dependent on seasonal variations in what was available for them to eat – they could preserve what they produced and consume it as required. It also meant that food could be transported long distances. Salt was not easy to obtain and so prices for it were high. It was often necessary to transport it long distances and it is believed that one of the reasons for building some of the roads that led to the ancient city of Rome was to make it easier to bring salt to the city from various parts of the Roman Empire. Roman rulers took financial advantage of the population’s need for salt. When they wanted to raise money for some war or another, they raised the price of salt. Elsewhere salt was important too. In Africa, for example, caravans consisting of up to forty thousand camels are said to have traveled four hundred miles across the Sahara to transport salt to the inland markets of places like Timbuktu
#RL214 AUDIO SCRIPT
So today we’re continuing to talk about the social history of foodstuffs, and we’re going on to consider next the importance of salt and the significant role it has played. Salt was a highly valued commodity in ancient times. Not because it made food taste nicer, but because of the way it could be used to preserve food. This meant that people were not so dependent on seasonal variations in what was available for them to eat – they could preserve what they produced and consume it as required. It also meant that food could be transported long distances. Salt was not easy to obtain and so prices for it were high. It was often necessary to transport it long distances and it is believed that one of the reasons for building some of the roads that led to the ancient city of Rome was to make it easier to bring salt to the city from various parts of the Roman Empire. Roman rulers took financial advantage of the population’s need for salt. When they wanted to raise money for some war or another, they raised the price of salt. Elsewhere salt was important too. In Africa, for example, caravans consisting of up to forty thousand camels are said to have traveled four hundred miles across the Sahara to transport salt to the inland markets of places like Timbuktu
#RL214 AUDIO SCRIPT