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8. Do you keep in touch with your ex- colleagues?
9. Why do you think people drift apart once they leave the company?
Exercise 146. Put the verbs into the correct tenses.
1. For the record, Lindsey (not to understand) that IT-specialists (to be) in demand
now.
2. Besides, it (to be) up to you; however, Garry (can/could/to be able) (to take)
up the IT-courses next week.
3. By the way, Kimberly (would rather/had better) (to search) for openings on
Work.ua rather than on LinkedIn.
4. Having said that Mary (should/had better/would rather) (to give) your absent-
minded spouse some advice on where (to look) for a high paying job.
5. Besides, Mark (not to be) busy today, so he (to call) you back in 10 minutes
and (can/be able to) (to discuss) wages in the IT-industry with you.
Exercise 148. Discuss fun facts.
5 Fun Facts About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Began as a Luggage Business: Most people hear “Louis
Vuitton” and immediately think of high-end fashion, but Frenchman Louis
Vuitton wasn’t thinking about high-end fashion when he started his business in
the mid-1800s. Because of the rising popularity of train and auto travel, Vuitton
capitalized on an opportunity: There was an increasing market for luggage and
travel cases, like trunks. Vuitton’s business crew and crew, as luggage became
a necessity for many, as well as a status symbol. Early customers snapped up
Vuitton’s gorgeous waterproof trunks for travel. Prior to founding his own
business Vuitton was a trunk-maker to Empress Eugénie de Montijo, wife of
Napoleon III. Notably, Vuitton reportedly created the world’s first pick-proof
lock for his luggage and trunks.
The “LV” Emblem was Designed by Vuitton’s Son: Those famous
interlocking “L” and “V” letters seen on the company’s signature handbags
were created by Georges Vuitton, Louis Vuitton’s son, in 1896. Louis saw this
as a way to cement the branding of his burgeoning luggage business. Today,
it’s arguably the most recognizable fashion emblem in the world, alongside
other fashion houses’ logos like Chanel’s double “C”s, the Hermès horse-
drawn carriage, and Gucci’s “G”.
Exercise 150. Watch a video 1.18 and discuss it.
- Hey, do you mind if I sit?
- Wolf pack only! Find another chair!
- There is no wolf pack, Allan! Come on!
- It’s not a problem, right.
- Teddy! Don’t be ridiculous. You’re sitting here!
- Careful! That is Louis Vitton!

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