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  • Chi capisce la follia di Labubu? – ascolto/lettura (B1/B2)
    https://www.5percangol.hu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/5-Pop-Mart.mp3


    Pop Mart shares rise 12% as Labubu maker announces stellar profits and new doll

    The firm announced the launch of a new Labubu doll as the furry elf toys continue to take the world by storm. Shares in Pop Mart soared over 12.5% in daily trading in Hong Kong on Wednesday after the Chinese company released stellar earnings.

    The creator of the Labubu doll saw its revenue jump 204% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, coming in at 13.88 billion yuan (€1.66bn). Net profit soared 386% to 4.68bn yuan (€559.39 million), beating forecasts. Around 40% of sales were made up by purchases outside of mainland China thanks to the international appeal of the firm’s Labubu brand, part of its “The Monsters” range.

    “The Monsters” brought in 4.81bn yuan (€574.99mn) in the first half of the year, accounting for 34.7% of total revenue. The elf-like dolls have become a viral sensation, boosted by the endorsement of celebrities like Dua Lipa, Kim Kardashian and David Beckham. Part of the attraction is that the toys are sold in blind-box packaging. This means that customers don’t know what they have purchased until they open the product.

    Although the firm was created back in 2010, Pop Mart launched its first blind-box series in 2016. The popularity of the range allowed the company to list in Hong Kong in December 2020, achieving a market capitalisation of around €6bn. Since the IPO, shares have risen by over 300%.

    Pop Mart opened its first European store in London in January 2022, hoping to expand in overseas markets. Today, the company operates around 2,600 vending machines and almost 600 stores across the globe, meaning Labubu dolls can be bought in more than 30 countries.

    Given the demand for dolls, Pop Mart is now considering expansion in the Middle East, Central Europe, and Central and South America. The firm operates around 40 stores in the US, with 10 more sites expected to open by the end of 2025.

    In an earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Wang Ning also said that Pop Mart would this week launch a new, mini version of Labubu that can be attached to phones. Wang added that his firm was on track to meet its 2025 revenue goal of 20bn yuan (€2.39bn), noting that “30bn this year should also be quite easy”. Some analysts have nonetheless raised doubts over the sustainability of the company’s rise, driven by social media sites like TikTok.

    “The craze for the elf-like Labubu dolls is translating into big profit and cash flow,” said AJ Bell head of financial analysis, Danni Hewson. ““Consumers can be capricious when it comes to this type of fad though and Pop Mart will have to work hard to build on this success if it is to avoid being a one-hit wonder.”

    source: Euronews

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    launch – lancio

    furry – peloso
    to take the world by storm – conquistare-il-mondo
    stellar – stellare
    revenue – entrate
    to soar – salire-alle-stelle
    forecast – previsione
    endorsement – approvazione
    blind-box packaging – confezione-a-sorpresa
    to expand – espandersi
    demand – domanda
    nonetheless – tuttavia
    to raise doubts – sollevare-dubbi
    sustainability – sostenibilità
    capricious – capriccioso
    fad – moda-passeggera

    4 min
  • Ritorno alla scuola – Back to school (listening B2)
    https://www.5percangol.hu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/5-Dialogue-A-new-school-year.mp3

    Listen to the conversation and answer the questions in English.

    1. What change takes place in David’s life?
    2. How does his father feel about it and what does his mother think?
    3. What change do they say is a whole new ballgame?
    4. What does her mother hope for Laura?
    5. What would her father like to provide for her?
    6. What skills should she develop?
    7. What would her parents like to check regularly?
    8. What can they do to help their elder daughter?
    9. What are they planning for the whole family?
    10. How does the father praise his wife?

      11. Testo dell’audio – B2 – livello intermedio superiore

      A new school year

      Father: Can you believe it’s already time for another school year to begin?

      Mother: No, it’s unbelievable. It feels like summer just flew by. And the kids are growing up so fast.
      F: Tell me about it. David is starting kindergarten this year. I’m excited for him, but also a bit nervous.
      M: I remember feeling the same way when Laura and Kelly started kindergarten. It’s a big step for him, and for us too.
      F: Absolutely. And speaking of the older ones, Laura is entering secondary school this year. That’s a whole new ballgame compared to primary.
      M: Yes, sure. I can’t believe it’s secondary school already. Time really does fly. I’m hoping she will get used to her new environment soon. And I’m a bit worried about the increased amount of schoolwork she has to face.
      F: She’ll do fine, I’m sure. But I think we should make sure she has a study space at home. Secondary school surely comes with more homework and projects.
      M: Good idea. We could set up a quiet corner with all the necessary school supplies. And maybe we should encourage her to use a planner to stay organized.
      F: Definitely. I don’t expect her to be very happy about it first but developing those organizational skills now will benefit her in the long run. I also think we should keep an eye on her social interactions. Secondary school can be socially challenging.
      M: True. Maybe we can have regular check-ins to see how she’s feeling about her friends and classmates. Bullying and peer pressure can become stronger in secondary school.
      F: On a positive note, I heard the school offers more extracurricular activities in secondary school. It might be a great opportunity for her to explore new interests.
      M: That’s a silver lining, for sure. And hey, don’t forget about Kelly. She will be in for a whole different level of academics and responsibilities at university.
      F: I’m both proud and anxious for her. She should make sure she has a good balance between her studies and any extracurricular commitments. But I don’t think we can do much about it except to gently give her some advice and hope that she’ll accept it.
      M: Yes, she thinks she’s an adult now although she’s only 18. And let’s not forget about their well-being. School can be stressful. We should find ways to encourage open communication about their feelings.
      F: You’re right. Maybe we can plan some family excursions and activities to help them relax and bond with us. It’s important they know we’re here to support them.
      M: That sounds like a wonderful idea. All in all, a new school year means so many new challenges. I just hope we can guide them through these transitions successfully.
      F: Well, you’ve done a really good job of parenting so far, and let’s just hope things will work out fine this year again!

      key: 

      1. He’s starting kindergarten.
      2. He’s excited but a bit nervous. She thinks it’s a big step for him and them, too.
      3. Their daughter, Laura starting secondary school.
      4. She will get used to her new environment soon.
      5. A study space at home.
      6. Planning / organisational skills.
      7. How she’s feeling about her friends and classmates.
      8. Give her advice.
      9. Excursions and activities
      10. She has done a great job of parenting.

        11.  

        3 min
      11. ASCOLTO B1/B2: Perché il gabbiano ha rubato il chihuahua?

         

        https://5minutidinglese.it/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5-Chihuahua-Stolen-by-Seagull.mp3


        The fate of a Devon dog is unknown after a seagull swooped down and carried the miniature chihuahua away in its beak, its owner said. Becca Hill, 24, of Paignton, is hoping four-year-old Gizmo will be found alive. She said: ‘My partner was in the garden putting the washing out at the time and suddenly he saw it swoop down. ‘It carried Gizmo a fair way as we couldn’t see him anymore. I have no idea if he was dropped or where he is now.’ She also posted about Gizmo on Facebook. ‘Please, please, please, anyone finds a chihuahua he’s mine, a seagull took him from my garden,’ she wrote. Ms Hill said her six-year-old daughter is ‘really upset’ and ‘missing her dog’. Fortunately, the child did not witness Gizmo being taken away.

        fate
        destino
        to swoop down
        piombare su (uccello)
        beak
        becco
        to put the washing out
        stendere la biancheria
        to drop
        fare cadere
        upset
        turbato, agitato

         

        1 min
      12. Come parlare in inglese al telefono?
        Ascoltiamo questo dialogo – con testo, e frasi utili – per imparare come condurre una chiamata in inglese al telefono.

        http://5minutidinglese.it/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/UD_66_telephone_01.mp3


        Operator: Good afternoon! Worldwide Communication Services. How can I help you?
        Man: Good afternoon. May I speak to Mr Green, please?
        Operator: Can I have your name, please?
        Man: Yes, my name is George Borkowski.
        Operator: Oh, dear. Would you mind spelling that for me?
        Man: Certainly. It’s B-O-R-K-O-W-S-K-I.
        Operator: Thank you, sir. Please hold on, I’ll put you through.

        *****

        Operator: I’m afraid, Mr Green is not available at the moment. Can you call later again, or would you like to leave a message?

        Man: No, that’s okay. I’ll call back later.
        Operator: All right, sir.
        Man: When do you expect him back in the office?
        Operator: In an hour.
        Man: Thank you. Bye.
        Operator: Bye. 

         

        IMPORTANT PHRASES

        How can I help you? – Come posso aiutarla?

        May I speak to …? – Posso parlare con …?
        Can I have your name, please? – Posso sapere il suo nome per favore?
        Oh, dear. – Oh mamma!
        Would you mind spelling that for me? – Potrebbe farmi lo spelling?
        Certainly. – Certamente.
        Please hold on. – Per cortesia attenda.
        I’ll put you through. – La metto in comunicazione.
        I’m afraid … is not available. – Mi dispiace, … non è disponibile.
        Can you call later again? – Può richiamare più tardi?
        Would you like to leave a message? – Vorrebbe lasciare un messaggio?
        I’ll call back later. – Richiamerò più tardi.
        When do you expect him back? – Quando pensa che ritornerà?

        IMPORTANT WORDS

        to speak to – parlare con

        to spell – fare lo spelling
        to hold on – attendere
        to put through – mettere in comunicazione telefonica
        available – disponibile
        to leave a message – lasciare un messaggio
        to expect – aspettarsi

         

         

        1 min
      13. DESCRIZIONE DI IMMAGINI (B1): Christmas Markets
        Leggete e ascoltate il testo (livello B1 – intermedio) che parla dei mercatini di natale.

        https://www.5percangol.hu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/5-Elementary.mp3

        La prova “descrizione di immagini” é solitamente inclusa in tutti gli esami di lingua. Ma cosa si deve e cosa si può dire su questi immagini? Naturalmente, vi do solo delle idee, che potrete arricchire con le vostre.

        In this picture there is a Christmas market with lights and lovely decorations, people walking around, and a large Christmas tree with a star on top in the centre.

        I like this photo because it reminds me of Christmas, which is my favourite holiday and the most wonderful time of the year for me. I believe that I’m not alone in this; many other people are fond of Christmas. I can spend precious moments with my family, talk, taste lovely food, and, yes, exchange gifts. So, I’m a fan of Christmas markets as well. They have a special atmosphere, and there are plenty of items to look at and purchase. I’m keen on shopping for Christmas, seeking presents for friends and relatives. I also enjoy simply looking at the various presents available. I can do that for hours and not get bored. I can always find something exciting and fascinating. I sometimes buy stuff for myself. Unfortunately, the prices in these markets are usually too high, but if I discover something I truly like and desire to buy, I don’t care about it. So, I spend a lot of time and money on these markets.

        lovely
        bello, carino
        to remind of
        ricordare qualcuno di 
        to be fond of
        essere affezionato a
        precious
        prezioso
        to exchange gifts
        scambiare regali
        plenty of
        in abbondanza, molti 
        to purchase
        acquistare
        to be keen of
        essere appassionato di
        to seek
        cercare
        various
        vari
        available
        disponibile
        fascinating
        affascinante
        to discover
        scoprire
        1 min
      14. Comprensione di ascolto B1: A weekend at a hotel

        A weekend at a hotel

        https://5minutidinglese.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/5_A_Weekend_at_a_Hotel.mp3

        1. Who did the man stay in the hotel with and for what purpose?

        2. How long did they wait for the check-in?

        3. What did they get because of the delay?

        4. What was different in the room from what they expected?

        5. Why didn’t they like it?

        6. What was good about the bathroom and what was the problem with it?

        7. What were the food and the service like in the restaurant?

        8. What happened one morning?

        9. Would the speaker like to go back and why?

        Key: 

        A weekend at a hotel

        1. With his wife, to celebrate her birthday.

        2. 1 hour and 30 minutes/between 3 and 4.30 pm.
        3. Two drinks.
        4. There were two double beds although they booked for only one.
        5. One bed would have been more romantic for a couple.
        6. The hot bathtub was good but there was no shampoo.
        7. The food was excellent/good and the sweets were (especially) delicious. The service was fast and polite.
        8. The leg of a chair broke but they brought a new chair in five minutes.
        9. Yes, because there are many things to see there and they didn’t have time for everything.

        2 min
      15. LIVELLO B1-B2: Puppies bought during pandemic have high levels of bad behaviour

        https://www.5percangol.hu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/5-Puppies.mp3

        Almost all the owners said their dog had at least one problem behaviour, such as issues with control, attention-seeking or aggression. By the time the pets reached 21 months old, owners reported an average of five problem behaviours, while 20% said their pets had eight or more.

        A study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found four in five (82%) owners of ‘pandemic puppies’ have reported using aversive, or punishment-based, training methods to try to improve their dog’s behaviours. Aversive techniques, such as shouting at a dog, or jerking its lead, are linked to further behaviour issues and are also ineffective, researchers said.

        The most frequent behavioural problems were control behaviours (84%), attention-seeking (77%), fear/avoidance behaviours (41%) and aggressive behaviours (25%). As to how they trained their dogs over the same period, nearly all (96%) owners said they praised their pets verbally, but 80% also reported using one or more aversive methods or aids and 39% admitted they used two or more.

        RVC lecturer, Dr Rowena Packer, who led the study, said problem behaviours “are extremely common in pandemic puppies, and in many cases, are potentially being exacerbated by owners using punishment-based training techniques.

        The study is part of the RVC Pandemic Puppies project that follows a group of puppies bought during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 under the age of 16 weeks from breeders in the UK.

        source: Sky News



        bad behaviour – comportamento scorretto

        owner – proprietario
        issue – problema
        attention-seeking – ricerca di attenzione
        pandemic puppy – cucciolo pandemico
        aversive – avversativo
        punishment-based – basato sulla punizione
        to improve – migliorare
        shouting – gridare
        to jerk its lead – strattonare il guinzaglio
        ineffective – inefficace
        fear – paura
        avoidance – evitare
        to praise – lodare
        verbally – verbalmente
        to admit – ammettere
        to exacerbate – esacerbare
        breeder – allevatore

        2 min

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