Level 6 _ Episode 14 Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

Title: WSJ In the Elevator With Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

DARA KHOSROWSHAHI
CEO, UBER
 
다라 코스로샤히(Dara Khosrowshahi)
우버 CEO
CEO가 직업인 남자...
우버 상장, 턴어라운드 주역
 
VOCA
1. rating 평가
The president's current appoval rating is the lowest since he took office.
 
2. setback 차질, 지연
The launch of the new product has been subhect to a number of supply setbacks.
 
3. estimate [es-TUH-meyt] 추첨, 견적
Do you have a rough estimate of how much the repairs will cost?
 
4. hurdle 장애물, 힘든 과정
What has been your biggest hurdle in life?
 
5. anticipate [an-TIS-uh-peyt] 예상하다
I anticipate finishing the prohect by the end of the week.
 
6. sharp-elbowed 경쟁적인, 날카로운
Her sharp-elbowed manner got her ahead in business, but made her very unpopular among her colleagues.
 
7. norm 표준, 규범
Wearing masks soon became the social norm all around the world.
 
8. chatty 재잘거리는, 수다스러운
His boss is so chatty that he can never finish his work on time.
 
9. aggressively [uh-GRES-iv-lee] 공격적이게, 극성스레
He had so much work to do that he was aggressively typing on his keyboard.
 
10. viable [YAHY-uh-buhl] 실행 가능한
Scientists are researching into whether or not it is viable to live on the moon.
 
 

Discussion Questions

1. How do you think a CEO's friendliness can influence the way people view the company?
2. What are some effective ways to improve a company's rating or reputation, especially in industries like ride-sharing?
3. Have you ever experienced setbacks or challenges with new technologies? How do you handle unexpected issues?
4. Do you think hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds and genders can positively impact a company's culture? Why or why not?
5. In your opinion, what challenges might self-driving vehicles face in urban environments?
6. Do you think self-driving vehicles will become common in the near future?
7. What are your thoughts on the use of drones for food delivery? Can you see this becoming a widespread practice?
8. How do you think technology, such as flying taxis, will change our transportation habits and infrastructure in the future?
9. What considerations should be taken when introducing new transportation technologies, like flying taxis, into urban areas?
10. Would you be comfortable using a flying taxi for your daily commute? Why or why not?