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  Vocabulary 1. Proficiency - noun - the ability to do something well or with expertise. 2. Impasse - noun - a situation where progress is blocked because the parties cannot agree. 3. Deadlock - noun - a situation where progress is blocked because neither side is willing to compromise or give ground. 4. Rapport - noun - a positive relationship based on mutual trust and understanding. 5. Concessions - noun - compromises or agreements made in order to reach a deal. 6. Flexibility - noun - the ability to adapt to changing circumstances or requirements. Comprehension Questions 1. What are some essential business English phrases for successful negotiations? 2. Why is cultural awareness important in international business negotiations? 3. How can the phrase "Let's explore some alternatives" be useful during negotiations? 4. Why is it important to prepare before entering into negotiations? 5. What are some key elements of effective negotiation beyond language proficiency? Articl...

             One in six high school students admitted to using an e-cigarette within the previous month in 2015. The U.S. has taken action in reaction to young people's growing use. In a report published on Thursday, the Surgeon General said that youth e-cigarette usage poses a risk to the public's health. It is the first Surgeon General report on the dangers of e-cigarettes for children. Vocabulary Danger                      /ˈdānjər/                                  The possibility of suffering harm or injury.                                 ex ."H is life was in  danger " E-cigarette              / ˈe-siɡəˌret,e-si...

  Women who suffered brain injuries or "poly-traumas" which included other injuries, generally experienced higher rates of substance abuse, cognitive issues, depression, and homelessness, among other things, when compared with men with similar  injuries . Vocabulary trauma                           /ˈtroumə,ˈtrômə/ n.                                     emotional shock following a stressful event or a physical injury                                     ex.: The bike accident gave me  trauma and fear of riding bikes.   injuries                   ...

  Huge amounts of energy and  fossil  fuels  are needed to make new plastic, and it sticks around in our environment for a long time. It is also only possible to recycle plastic two or three times before it becomes too  degraded .  Vocabulary   fossil fuels               /ˈfäsəl ˈˌfyo͞o(ə)l/ n. ( plural form ) a natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms          ex.: The main fossil fuels are coal, crude oil, natural gas, and peat.             degraded                 /diˈɡrādid/ adj.                                 reduced in quality; inferior                         ...