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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| People in the medical profession work long hours; enter/go into/join a profession | a job that needs a high level of education and training |
| In order to get a job as a computer analyst, you need a degree in computer science | the regular paid work that you do for an employer |
| Betty has been out of work since January | a job or activity that you do regularly, especially in order to earn money |
| Employment agencies help people find work in their field | the condition of having a paid job |
| I was asked to write my present occupation on the application form | a job or profession |
| They were set the task of cleaning the room after the meeting | a piece of work that must be done, especially one that is difficult or unpleasant or that must be done regularly |
| It is nurse`s duty to make the patients feel comfortable | something you have to do as part of your job |
| Her marks are quite high, so she can choose between a medical or a law course at university; course IN Business studies | a period of study in a particular subject, especially at university |
| The shop assistant helped me choose a jumper that suited me | 1. someone who sells things in a shop; 2. someone who helps someone else in their work, especially by doing the less important jobs |
| The car park attendant is responsible for parking customers` cars | 1. someone whose job is to look after or help customers in a public place; 2. someone who looks after a very important person, for example a king or queen |
| All employees are expected to be at work by 8.30. Our employer insists on it (syn, worker) | someone who is paid to work for someone else |
| Jill worked as a clerk for a law firm before entering politics | 1. someone who keeps records or accounts in an office 2. someone whose job is to help people in a shop; 3. someone whose job is to help people when they arrive at and leave a hotel |
| All my colleagues at the office are friendly | people you work with on the same job |
| Bob is a senior officer in the armed forces | someone who is in a position of authority in the army, navy etc |
| A member of a political party gave a speech in the town centre last night | a political organization with particular beliefs and aims, which you can vote for in elections |
| The teaching staff at our school have formed a basketball team | the people who work for an organizatio |
| The search party had no luck in finding the missing child | a group of people who go somewhere together or do a job together |
| The ship`s crew served drinks as the ship set sail | 1. all the people who work on a ship or plane; 2. a group of people working together with special skills |
| The Maths problem was a challenge and took me over an hour to solve | something that tests strength, skill, or ability, especially in a way that is interesting |
| The aim/goal of environmental organisations is to stop environmental destruction | something you hope to achieve by doing something |
| People with ambitions will always try to achieve their goals | a strong desire to achieve something |
| Their first album was a great success and sold two million copies worldwide | 1. when a lot of people like something, buy something, go to see something etc 2. when you achieve what you want or intend |
| I have no intention of changing my plans for tonight; someone has no intention of doing something | a plan or desire to do something |
| John succeeded in convincing his boss to give him the day off | 2. to do what you tried or wanted to do; 1. to have the result or effect something was intended to have |
| He doesn`t deal/cope with crisis situations very well | 1. to take the necessary action, especially in order to solve a problem (syn.handle) 3. to succeed in controlling your feelings about an emotional problem so that it does not affect your life |
| Despite his health problems, Joe fulfilled his ambition to play in the local football team | achieve the thing that you hoped for, wished for etc |
| The Johnstons are facing financial difficulties after Mrs Johnston lost her job | if you ___ or are ___ with a difficult situation, or if a difficult situation ___ you, it is going to affect you and you must deal with it |
| Kim put a lot of work into her project and achieved excellent results | to successfully complete something or get a good result, especially by working hard |
| During his career as a teacher, he has dealt with students from different backgrounds | to do business with someone or have a business connection with someone |
| You have to read the instructions carefully before you operate the photocopying machine | to use and control a machine or equipment |
| Brett couldn`t find experienced staff so he ran his business on his own for a few months | to control or be in charge of an organization, company, or system |
| Kate was supposed to undertake the training of the new staff | to accept that you are responsible for a piece of work, and start to do it |
| The company is managed/run by two people who share the responsobilities | to direct or control a business or department and the people, equipment, and money involved in it |
| To get the job you must have three years` experience in telecommunications and the necessary qualifications, one of which is a university degree | you have passed an examination or course to show you have a particular level of skill or knowledge in a subject; a skill, personal quality, or type of experience that makes you suitable for a particular job or position |
| Leadership qualities are required by a Prime Minister, as well as communication skills | 1. something that people may have as part of their character, for example courage or intelligence; 2. an ability to do something well, especially because you have learned and practised it |
| Learning to windsurf was a fantastic experience | knowledge or skill that you gain from doing a job or activity, or the process of doing this |
| be angry with smn | feeling strong emotions which make you want to shout at someone or hurt them |
| brighten something ↔ up | 1. to make something lighter or brighter |
| hold up something | to rob or try to rob a place or person by using violence |
| hold-up (n) (infml) (syn. robbery) | an attempt to rob a place or person by threatening them with a weapon |
| I am sleepy | sleepless |
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Anastasia Kudriashova
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