Summary: ACADEMIC WORD If something is versatile, it means that it can be used successfully in different ways. Versatility is important for people as well, especially in the modern, changeable society we live in. Companies look for versatile employees who can deal with a wide range of different and complex tasks. TEST Here are FOUR sentences with the word of the day. But only THREE are correct. Which is the Odd One Out? Her versatility is apparent from her appearance in both comic and serious roles in major films this year. The off-road performance of the new model adds a new level of versatility to a well-known and dependable brand. Carrots are among the most versatile of vegetables, featuring in salads, soups, main courses and cakes. The programme is intended for a versatile audience, ranging from young children to the elderly. PRACTICE Does your profession require more specialisation or more versatility? Can you think of any examples of versatile tools, furniture or clothing? KIWI QUIZ What proportion of New Zealanders have Korean ethnicity? one in ten / one in a hundred / one in a thousand VIDEO http://www.ted.com/talks/steve_howard_let_s_go_all_in_on_selling_sustainability1) Which kinds of organisation did Steve Howard work in prior to joining IKEA? commercial non-Governmental Ministry of the Environment 2) How many cities of more than 1m inhabitants are there in the world? 100 – 200 200 – 500 more than 500 3) Because of the growth in urbanisation and prosperity, Steve Howard describes sustainability as ________ desirable optional essential 4) Earlier sustainable products were of poor quality because they were based on __________ cost savings experiment compromise 5) LEDs are an example of a sustainable product that is ______ fit for purpose multifunctional demand-led 6) In order to make sustainable products competitive in the marketplace, companies need to show 100% _____ commitment versatility diversity 7) The environmental problems associated with cotton derive from the conditions of its ______ production manufacture modification 8) Steve Howard feel that 100% targets provide greater ____ complexity clarity ambiguity 9) Steve Howard argues that deriving 100% of their energy from renewable resources will create ____ for IKEA technical challenges financial gains marketing opportunities 10) IKEA has 80 auditors worldwide who(continued)
