PRONUNCIATION

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TRANSLATION

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MANDARIN CORNER

由于经济危机，最近很多大公司倒闭了。

Recently, many big companies have gone bankrupt because of the economic crisis.

Due to economic crisis, many big companies have closed down recently.

词汇 VOCABULARY

1. Bankrupt – 倒闭

He went bankrupt after only a year in business.

2. Economic crisis – 经济危机

The country now faces an economic crisis.

3. Economy – 经济

The economy is booming and small businesses are flourishing.

4. Company – companies 公司
 The company made an adjustment in my salary.

Numerous companies are engaged in developing the resources of the country by

trading, planting and mining.

5. Recently - 最近
She recently graduated from college.
He retired recently.
6. Close down – 倒闭；关闭
His accountant has advised him to close down his business.

语言点 GRAMMAR POINTS

1. Recently, … because of …
2. Due to … ,

作业 Assignment

一、Make 2 sentences each.

1. Recently, … because of ….
a.
b.

2. Due to … ,
a.
b. 。

二、Make 1 sentence in each vocabulary.

1. bankrupt

2. economy

3. economic crisis

4. company/companies

5. recently