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Activity 2

Using cohesive devices in oral presentations
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(a) Read the following conversation carefully and respond to the items that follow.

Mkashida: Hello, I heard your call, but I couldn’t respond.
Mkabahati: Really? I was scared because you’ve never done that.
Mkashida: It’s true. I always respond to all calls on time, though sometimes
it’s challenging.

Mkabahati: I understand. You’re doing a great job, even though people may
not appreciate it.
Mkashida: It’s okay! I usually do only the best I can, so challenges are
inevitable.
Mkabahati: Exactly. However, you’ve to work on the challenges; otherwise,
you can’t be the best.

Mkashida: I’m trying hard, although it’s not easy to address all the
challenges. I sometimes succeed in addressing some, yet new
challenges emerge.

Mkabahati: That’s obvious. First of all, I congratulate you on this amazing
observation. Then, I encourage you to continue working on the
new challenges.
Mkashida: Thank you. My colleagues thought the challenges would
discourage me; on the contrary, I used them to excel.

Mkabahati: That’s brilliant! You’ve really surpassed their expectations;
moreover, you have taught them to behave professionally.
Mkashida: Probably, you’re right. Initially, they thought I’d complain;
in contrast, they heard me celebrating my success from the
challenges I’ve been facing.

Mkabahati: Thank you very much for this great lesson for our company. I’m
very proud of you, and I think we should give you time to make
others learn from you. Congratulations!

Mkashida: Thanks for being positive about it.

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