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Edward: I think that Kevin has found 1 a new girlfriend.

Hannah: What makes you think that?
Edward: Well, I chatted with him yesterday, and he told me that he had found 2 a new
girlfriend.
Hannah: It sounds like you know that he will have has 3 a new girlfriend!
Edward: Yes, I suppose I do.
Hannah: You should be more sure of yourself, Edward!
Edward: Thanks, Hannah!

1 has found: The present perfect tense is the best option here. Edward's main statement, I
think, is in the simple present tense, and he is referring to an event which has happened in the
recent past. Therefore, he says that Kevin has found a new girlfriend. Another example: He is
saying that he has not received the delivery.

2 had found: The past perfect is used to situate one past action before another past action.
Here, the action of Kevin nding a new girlfriend happened before the action of him telling
Edward about it. We therefore use a combination of simple past (he told me) and past perfect
(he had found). Another example: She assured me that she had locked the door carefully.

3 will have: The future tense does not make sense here. From the information in the
dialogue so far, we know that Kevin has found a girlfriend recently. Therefore, he has a
girlfriend now.
3 has: The simple present tense is the best choice here. Both verbs in this sentence need to be
in the present tense: Edward knows (now) that Kevin has a girlfriend (now). We use the
 simple present tense to refer to current states or facts, for example: My mother has a chronic
health condition; Paris is the capital of France.

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Chapter 10: Last But Not Least

1/3 - 4:59 PM - Brian and Harold approach Horatio Oléré's laboratory

Accents: English / London (Brian Jones); American / Texas (Harold Warbuckle); Foreign (Horatio
Oléré).

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Brian: Well, sir, I'm sure you already know of Horatio Oléré, the head of our
Research and Development department: Delavigne's "Nose". His fragrances are
famous all over the world, and his talents are envied by all our competitors. He is
perhaps the company's greatest asset. Before you enter, you may want to put on this
protective mask, and above all, don't look him in the eyes! You never know what
might happen.

Warbuckle enters Horatio's laboratory

Harold: It's an honor to nally meet you, Mister O'Leary. You're a legend in this
industry.

Horatio: Yes, my name is Oléré. I make interesting smells. And I am pleased to meet
you, sir.

Harold: Wow! I didn't know you spoke English so well.

Horatio: Yes, I am using an innovative online course to help me learn.

 Harold: And how about your perfumes? What are you working on right now?

Horatio: Oh, I'm afraid I cannot disclose such information, sir.

Harold: And he's loyal as well. Good day to you, Mister O'Leary.

Horatio: Good day to you, sir.

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"...his talents are envied by all of our competitors."

Select "Correct" or "Incorrect" for each sentence below.

A competitor is a small computer --> Incorrect 1 .

Which of the following sentences use the term envy correctly?

I have envy of going swimming today. It's so hot! --> Incorrect 2

She envies a nice dinner at a restaurant tonight. --> Incorrect 3

Jane envies Tarzan's ability to calm the monkeys. --> Correct 4 .

1 Incorrect: A "competitor" is a "rival" or "adversary". The term is used frequently in both

business and sports contexts.
 2 Incorrect: This sentence is incorrect. The term "envy" cannot be used this way. As a verb,
"envy" is followed by an object. For example: "I envy HIS TALENT", or simply "I envy
HER". One cannot "have envy" for something grammatically, nor does this term express that
you want to do something. To express that you want to go swimming, you could say "I FEEL
LIKE swimming". "To envy (your neighbor)" is to be jealous of them or want to be like them.
In general, this term has a negative connotation in English. If the competitors "envy"
Horatio's talents, then they are jealous of his talents, or want them for themselves.

3 Incorrect: This sentence is incorrect. The term "envy" does not express a simple desire or a
feeling of wanting to do something. "To envy (your neighbor)" is to be jealous of them or
want to be like them. In general, this term has a negative connotation in English. To express
that you want to eat at a restaurant, you could say "I FEEL LIKE eating at a restaurant
tonight."

4 Correct: This sentence is correct, both grammatically and in terms of meaning. If Jane
"envies" Tarzan's tactile nature, then she is envious of his nature, or wishes that she had the
same type of nature. "To envy (someone or something)" is to be jealous of it, or want it for
yourself.

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Who likes to ll in blanks?

We are looking for a verb which means "to reveal", "to divulge", or "give away" information or
a secret. It was used in the conversation you just heard.
"I was captured by KGB agents in Volgograd. They tortured me with vodka and smoked sh,
but I didn't disclose the top secret government information they were looking for."

disclose: Correct! To "disclose (information)" is to divulge, reveal or give it away. For example:
I made a promise never to disclose con dential information about my true identity. In this
conversation, Horatio refuses to give information about his perfumes to Harold.

Chapter 10: Last But Not Least

2/3 - 5:11 PM - Harold leaves the laboratory to nd Bruno exiting the elevator
 Accents: American / Texas (Harold Warbuckle); American / West Coast (Bruno Delavigne).

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Bruno: Harold! How are you my friend?

Harold: Ahh, Bruno! There you are! Finally, you've arrived!

Bruno: My apologies Harold, but the delay couldn't be avoided. I trust that Brian
took good care of you in my absence?

Harold: Yes, he's quite thorough. But just between you and me, the guy can't make a
cup of co ee to save his life. There's enough sugar in this thing to give me a heart
attack.

Bruno: I see. Well how did you nd the rest of the sta ?

Harold: Yes, well they seem like an excellent team: talented, motivated, and
interested in what they are doing. Especially that Susie, she's a real recracker.

Bruno: Yes, well they're all quite special. If you'll step into my o ce Harold, we can
discuss a few things.

Harold: Absolutely.
 Bruno: So, let's get down to business.

A few pointers:

a recracker: a rework or small explosive which produces a loud bang

She is a real recracker! : She has a lot of energy!; She's great!

She cannot (dance) to save her life: She cannot (dance) at all

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Harold Warbuckle describes Brian Jones as thorough.

He is saying that Brian is:
Possibly homosexual
Polite and friendly
✓ Competent and rigorous
"Thorough" means "competent" or "capable" in this context. For example: My lawyer is
very thorough; she will attend to every detail. The term can also mean "exhaustive" or
"complete": The doctor gave my foot a thorough examination. Make sure you listen
carefully to the pronunciation of this term, as it is a bit di cult!
Intelligent and well-informed
 Excerpt: Bruno: Yes, he's quite thorough.

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"If you'll just step into my o ce Harold..."

The verb "to step" has many meanings in English. Select the sentence(s) which use the verb
CORRECTLY.
Hans and Franz decided to go stepping in the mountains for their winter holiday
This sentence doesn't use the verb "to step" correctly. The verb isn't synonymous with "to
hike", "to trek" or "to climb", all verbs which would be more appropriate in this context
✓ After years as Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill nally stepped down after
allegations of in delity.
This sentence uses "step" correctly. To "step down (from a position)" is to quit one's job,
or resign from it. This expression is generally used for very important positions. For
example: The president stepped down (or "resigned") after allegations of sexual
misconduct. To "step down" is synonymous with the verb "to resign" in this context.
✗ Let's step to the next subject please, I'm getting a bit bored.
This sentence doesn't use the verb "to step" correctly. "To step" can't be used this way. A
better choice here would be "to move" or "to move on".
✓ I've just got to step out for a little while, I'll be back to the o ce in a few
minutes.
This sentence uses "step" correctly. "To step out (of the o ce)" is to leave the o ce,
probably just for a little while. This phrasal verb can be used without a de nite location,
for example: I have to step out. Margaret, please hold my calls. Note that many
 prepositions can be added to the verb "to step" to create a variety of di erent meanings:
step in, step up, step out, step on, etc.

Excerpt: Bruno Delavigne: Yes, well they're all quite special. If you'll step into my o ce Harold,
we can discuss a few things.

Chapter 10: Last But Not Least

3/3 - The day comes to an end

T
 T he doors to Delavigne's o ce slowly swing shut. Bruno and Harold Warbuckle
will soon be celebrating a new business agreement over some cold Scotch and
peanuts. Another day at the Delavigne Corporation is coming to an end. Polly
organizes her desk. Philip combs his hair. Icarus reviews his calculations one more
time. Susie calls her date, and Horatio closes up the laboratory. Today was just an
ordinary day for an extraordinary company, and tomorrow it will all start over again.

Select your vocabulary

 Correct

Which of these people is NOT an employee of the Delavigne Corporation?

✓ Ignatius Buttercup
"Ignatius Buttercup" is not mentioned in the text. He is in fact a gment of imagination,
yours and ours.
Icarus Quincy
Susie Bliss
Horatio Oléré

Excerpt: Polly organizes her desk. Philip combs his hair. Icarus reviews his calculations one more
time. Susie calls her date, and Horatio closes up the laboratory.
 Correct

Harold has just nished his tour, and met the sta of the Delavigne Corporation.
Now, how do you feel after meeting everyone? I feel great! I'm ready for more!

(There are no incorrect answers! We just want to hear your opinion!)

feel great! I'm ready for more!: Fantastic! Glad to hear you're feeling groovy! Let's get you
started with some more action-packed English lessons and let the entertainment begin! See
you soon, distinguished sir or madam!

A few more questions

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When he was a child, Horatio was a very curious boy. Sometimes he can would 1 walk o
into the jungle by himself. His family spent hours trying to nd him. He could 2 have been
dead for all they knew! But then the young boy returned home, after having killed a jaguar.
'You shouldn't 3 go into the jungle alone,' his mother would 4 say.

1 can: Because we are speaking about the past, 'can' is grammatically incorrect.
1 would: This is the best choice here. We often use 'would' to express habitual past action.
'He would wander o ' is synonymous with 'He wandered o ', but using 'would' makes the
 habitual action more clear.

2 could: This is the best choice here. We use 'could' to express the possibility (conditional)
that young Horatio is dead.

3 shouldn't: This is the best choice here. Horatio's mother is telling Horatio not to travel
alone. 'Shouldn't' best expresses a suggestion against doing something.

4 would: This is the best choice here. We often use 'would' to express habitual past action.
'She would say' is synonymous with 'She said', but using 'would' makes the habitual action
more clear. In this way, we feel that Horatio's mother had to warn him many times.

Today's dessert

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“ Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. ”

Casablanca, Michael Curtiz, 1942

Before you go

Today’s dessert comes from the classic American drama Casablanca, directed by Michael Curtiz
(Mildred Pierce) and starring Humphrey Bogart (The Maltese Falcon, The Big Sleep), Ingrid
Bergman (Intermezzo, Notorious), and Paul Henreid.

The lm takes place during World War II, and tells the story of an American expat Rick Blaine
(Bogart) who runs a club in Casablanca frequented by both allies and Nazis. The lm is notable for
its memorable music and dialogue, including the iconic line “Here’s looking at you, kid” as well as
the often misquoted “Play it, Sam”.
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