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INTERMEDIATE
ANGLICKÝ SLOVNÍČEK
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UNIT 1 – QUALITY TIME - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

UNIT 2 – GLOBETROTTERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
UNIT 3 – BE MY GUEST - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
UNIT 4 – LEARNING CURVE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
UNIT 5 – GETTING ON - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
UNIT 6 – RULE OF THUMB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
UNIT 7 – TELL US A STORY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28
UNIT 8 – GREEN CHIC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31
UNIT 9 – IT GENERATION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36
UNIT 10 – RIGHT AND WRONG - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40
UNIT 11 – WORKING TOGETHER - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 45
UNIT 12 – TRIAL AND ERROR - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 51
VÝSLOVNOST
Hlavní přízvuk se označuje horní kolmičkou před přízvučnou slabikou tehdy, nejedná-li se o jedno-
slabičné slovo: cartoon [ka:ˈtu:n], a seven [ˈsevən], ale [sʌn], nebo má-li slovo přízvuky dva nebo více:
teddy bear [ˈtedi ˌbeə]. Vedlejší přízvuk se označuje dolní kolmičkou.
Zvláštní znaky použité v přepisu výslovnosti:
b block [blɒk] t trek [trek] ɪ living [ˈlɪvɪŋ]

d end [end] tʃ adventure [әdˈventʃә] i: team [ti:m],
f friend [frend] θ death [deθ] ɒ rock [rɒk]
g grey [greɪ] ð rather [ˈrɑ:ðә] ɔ: fall [ˈfɔ:l]
h hat [hæt] v love [lʌv] ʊ put [pʊt]
j music [ˈmju:zɪk] w widow [ˈwɪdәʊ] u: loop [lu:p]
k camel [ˈkæmәl] z zoo [zu:] aɪ tribe [traɪb]
l camel [ˈkæmәl] ʒ casualty [ˈkæʒuәlti] aʊ round [raʊnd]
m camel [ˈkæmәl] dʒ sledge [sledʒ] eɪ brave [breɪv]
n end [end] ʌ sunny [ˈsʌni] əʊ go [gəʊ]
ŋ penguin [ˈpeŋgwɪn] ɑ: disaster [dɪˈzɑ:stә] ɔɪ coin [kɔɪn]
p trip [trɪp] æ sad [sæd] eə despair [dɪˈspeә]
r friend [frend] e end [end] ɪə here [hɪə]
s sunny [ˈsʌni] ə about [əˈbaʊt] ʊə pure [pʊə]
ʃ shock [ʃɒk] з: work [ˈwз:k]
Použité zkratky:
n noun podstatné jméno
adj adjective přídavné jméno
v verb sloveso
adv adverb příslovce
prep preposition předložka
pl. plural množné číslo
C countable počitatelné
UC uncountable nepočitatelné
T transitive tranzitivní slovesa, která se vždy pojí s předmětem
I intransitive netranzitivní slovesa, která se nikdy nepojí s předmětem
sth. something něco
sb. somebody někdo
form. formal formální
inf. informal neformální
lit. literal knižní
old-fash. old-fashioned zastaralé
US United States americká angličtina
Can. Canada kanadská angličtina
LIFESTYLE – INTERMEDIATE | 1
ANGLICKO-ČESKÝ SLOVNÍČEK
UNIT 1A QUALITY TIME – TENSE REVIEW
offer to pay a price for We chose the company that
bid v, I or T [bɪd] sth., especially at an bid the lowest price for the
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auction contract.
a job that you have to
do, especially a boring You can't go out until you've
chore n, C [tʃɔː]
one in the house or finished your chores.
garden
I was so exhausted that I fell
exhausted adj [ɪg'zɔːstɪd] very tired
asleep in the airport lounge.
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money spent on The company will cover all your
expenses n, pl. [ɪk'spentsɪz]
a particular purpose travel expenses, of course.
I need someone to fix my
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fix v, T [fɪks] repair sth. printer, I don't know what to
do with it.
money which you pay
a company that covers The car insurance is higher
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insurance n, UC [ɪn'ʃɔːrənts]
your costs if you have and higher every year!
an accident
He hasn't replied to my email
reply v, I [rɪ'plaɪ] answer
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yet.
All applications must be
submit v, T [səb'mɪt] give sth. to an authority
submitted by June 3rd.
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fill in a form where I think I'll hire someone
complete tax you list how much you professional to complete my
form earned in a particular tax form, I don't understand
year a thing.
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You don't need to get on with
do sth. on your own
get on with sth. the project on your own. That's
without help
why you have a team at hand.
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write a record of what Jane, could you take the
take the minutes
was said at a meeting minutes and send them to me?
Unit 1B Quality time – Present tense question form

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There are two difficult
ahead adv [ə'hed] in front negotiations ahead of me
today, so I need to be ready.
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clean sth. (hair, teeth Do you brush your teeth after

brush v, T [brʌʃ]
etc.) with a brush every meal?
I'll just comb my hair and come
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comb v, T [kəʊm] tidy your hair

over.
Sandy worked in the city and
travel between home
commute v, I [kə'mjuːt] had to commute to work by
and work every day
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train.
think of pleasant things Stop daydreaming and get
daydream v, I [deɪdriːm]
that you'd like to do back to work!
She needs to improve her
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get or make better

improve v, I or T [ɪm'pruːv] computer skills by going on
at sth.
a refresher course.
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too full of sth., The metro was so overcrowded
overcrowded adj [ˌəʊvə'kraʊdɪd]
especially people that we couldn't get on.
able to wait without Please, be patient, the doctor
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patient adj [peɪʃənt]

complaining will see you as soon as he can.
Marina is a very peaceful
resort, so if you're looking
peaceful adj [piːsfəl] quiet
for some nightlife, I wouldn't
recommend it.
put all the necessary
information into Why aren't you using the new
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boot up a computer memory computer? – I haven't booted

so that you can start it up yet.
using it
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I can't wait to be on holiday!

fill in puzzles based on It's the only time of the year
do crosswords
words when I can lie on the beach
and do crosswords.
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Unit 1C Quality time – Free-time activities

a machine or a tool that The police used special
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device n, C [dɪ'vaɪs]
does a special job devices to find evidence.
After an exhilarating walk
making you feel really
exhilarating adj [ɪg'zɪləreɪtɪŋ] around the lake we went for
excited or happy
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dinner.
Jack held the rope firmly,
firmly adv [fɜːmlɪ] strongly
terrified that he could fall down.
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I love buying new gadgets,

a small, useful machine
gadget n, C [gædʒɪt] the last one was a new tablet
or tool
computer.
difficult or impossible to I found it incredible that Kevin
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incredible adj [ɪnkredɪbl ]̩

believe had passed all his tests.
The snowball rolled down
move somewhere by
roll v, I or T [rəʊl] the hill until it was the size
rotating
of a football.
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not exactly but

roughly adv [rʌflɪ] Roughly 100 people came.
approximately
There was a spectacular view
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spectacular adj [spek'tækjʊlə] amazing to look at

from our hotel balcony.
extremely shocking, The report had some stunning
stunning adj [stʌnɪŋ]
surprising conclusions.
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Why do you do parachute

thrill n, C [θrɪl] sense of excitement jumping? – It's the thrill of it,
I guess.
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But these figures aren't up-

up-to-date adj [ˌʌptə'deɪt] the latest, most recent to-date, they come from last
year's annual report!
gun or sth. else that We discovered several
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weapon n, C [wepən]
you use to fight with weapons hidden in the attic.
be into sth. be interested in sth. Sadie's really into yoga.
be very interested in
I'm keen on cycling, I try to ride
be keen on sth. sth. or enjoy sth. very
at least 100 km a week.
much
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She couldn't believe her eyes
come true become reality when her dreams finally came
true.
Don't fancy yourself as the
think you are very
fancy yourself head of the company, you're
important
just an ordinary employee.
a machine that tries to
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Before you fly in a real aircraft,
copy the experience of
flight simulator you will have several lessons
flying an aircraft, used
in a flight simulator.
to train pilots
2
My son goes to the shopping
hang out spend time (with sb.) mall to hang out with his
friends.
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Unit 1D Quality time – Making suggestions
Could you accompany me to
accompany v, T [ə'kʌmpənɪ] go somewhere with sb.
the bus stop?
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say that you are not The new member of staff is
complain v, I [kəm'pleɪn] happy or satisfied forever complaining about one
about sth. thing or another.
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I was not very happy about the
what a book, report
content n, UC [kɒntent] content of the minutes, a lot of
etc. contains
things seemed to be missing.
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an external person
What about hiring a contractor
contractor n, C [kən'træktə] hired to do a particular
to design the website?
job for a company
a date or time by which
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Do you think we'll be able to
deadline n, C [dedlaɪn] you have to do or
meet the deadline?
complete sth.
We'll have to delay the launch
wait until a later time to
delay v, T [dɪ'leɪ] of the new product by at least
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do sth.
one week, I'm afraid.
Our boss encourages
support sb. and make
encourage v, T [ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ] us to share ideas among
them do sth.
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departments.
We saw a really entertaining
entertaining adj [entə'teɪnɪŋ] amusing, enjoyable performance last night. There
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was this clown and...

We're hosting a group of Polish
colleagues at the moment and
host v, T [həʊst] have guests
I'm in charge of arranging their
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entertainment.
an important subject The environment is an issue
issue n, C [ɪʃuː] or problem that people which is very important to
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discuss young people.

when a new product
How will you celebrate the
launch n, C [lɔːntʃ] or service becomes
launch of the programme?
available
n, C or Increasing prices was the only
option [ɒpʃən] a choice, possibility
UC option.
Do you enjoy recruiting new
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hire people to work for

recruit v, T [rɪ'kruːt] staff ? – I have to admit it's not
a company or army
my favourite part.
become heavier in the She's far too thin and is trying
put on weight
body to put on weight.
go more slowly than We're running about 6 days
run behind
expected behind the schedule.
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Unit 1E Quality time – Life coaching

equal proportion It's important to find work-
2
balance n, UC [bælənts] between two things or life balance if you want to be

situations happy.
I've decided to find a personal
a person whose job is
coach n, C [kəʊtʃ] tennis coach, otherwise
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to give advice on sth.

I'll never get better.
belief in your ability to She has little confidence in her
confidence n, UC [kɒnfɪdənts]
do things well abilities.
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We desperately need someone

regular tasks that you
day-to-day adj [ˌdeɪtə'deɪ] to help us with day-to-day
do every day
running of the office.
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You need to learn how to

give orders to sb. to
delegate v, I or T [delɪgeɪt] delegate or you'll go mad with
do a task for you
that workload.
feeling of being After a week of trying to get
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fatigue n, UC [fə'tiːg] constantly and across the desert, she died

extremely tired of fatigue.
My boss's indecision
indecision n, UC [ˌɪndɪ'sɪʒən] inability to decide is intolerable, we can't go on
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like this!
stopping sb. from doing
How are we supposed to
n, C or sth. for a short period
interruption [ˌɪntə'rʌpʃən] concentrate with all these
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UC of time in order to tell

interruptions?
them sth.
Our objective for this year is to
objective n, C [əb'dʒektɪv] goal, target
increase our sales by 5 %.
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sth. that prevents you The biggest obstacle seems to

obstacle n, C [ɒbstɪkl ]̩ from doing or achieving be our competition, I'm afraid
sth. to say.
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Experts believe that

[prəʊˌkræstɪ'- delaying doing things
procrastination n, UC procrastination leads to huge
neɪʃən] you have to do
losses on GDP every year.
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make sth. smaller in I meditate on a regular basis

reduce v, I or T [rɪ'djuːs]
size in order to reduce stress.
propose sth., say
suggest v, T [sə'dʒest] a possible plan for the May I suggest something?
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others to consider
The bottom line is whether you
the most important
bottom line really want to make the change
thing
or not.
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Since I started going to the
feel that you are able to
feel in control therapist, I've been feeling
decide about your life
in control once again.
have a good and I get on very well with my
get on with sb. friendly relationship neighbours, we've never had
with sb. any problems.
when there isn't How are you going to deal with
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lack of
enough of sth. the lack of supplies?
the activity of making
At the job interview she
time sure that all your time
was asked about her time
2
management is used wisely and
management skills.
profitably
an activity that takes up
Meetings are time-stealers
too much of your time
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time stealer – if travelling is involved, use
and that you get no
the phone instead.
good from
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UNIT 2A GLOBETROTTERS – WILL AND GOING TO
the possibility of getting Does the hotel have free
access n, UC [ækses]
somewhere Internet access?
put (usually electrical) He charged the battery for his
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charge v, I or T [tʃɑːdʒ]
energy into sth. digital camera.
The armchair was so comfy
comfy adj [kʌmpfɪ] comfortable (inf.)
I fell asleep.
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What's the deepest you've ever
dive v, I [daɪv] go down under water
dived?
a person who travels He's a well-known globetrotter
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globetrotter n, C ['gləʊbˌtrɒtə] or has travelled all over – his work takes him all over
the world the world.
husband of your Jim doesn't get on well with his
son-in-law n, C [sʌnɪnlɔː]
daughter son-in-law.
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travel n, UC [trævəl] the activity of travelling Air travel is safe and cheap.
walking a long distance I'd like to go trekking this
trekking n, UC [trekɪŋ] in nature, usually in the weekend, but I don't know
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mountains where yet.

a short journey or My business trip to Hong
trip n, C [trɪp] a short period of time Kong was cancelled because
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in a place of budget restrictions.

I'm calling to apologise.
not be able to move
be stuck We're stuck in a traffic jam and
from a place
we'll be a little late.
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an airline that charges

low prices but does We flew to Spain for £9.99
budget airline
not provide a luxury on a budget airline.
service
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I've written a book and now
a company whose
publishing I must find a publishing
business is to make
company company that will be interested
books
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in it.
a basket you carry in
Now add the goods to the
a shop and where you
shopping basket shopping basket and click on
put things you want to
'pay'.
buy
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Unit 2B Globetrotters – Present continuous for future plans

We're flying to Venice on
a plan of how sth. will
arrangement n, C [ə'reɪndʒmənt] Monday so my wife is making
happen
a lot of arrangements all week.
2
We travel around a lot, but our

base n, C [beɪs] main place to stay
home base is in England.
Buying the house was a really
an agreement,
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deal n, C [dɪəl] good deal. Now we'd pay much

especially in business
more for such a house.
I'm sitting in this downtown
restaurant when a gorgeous
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downtown adj [ˌdaʊn'taʊn] in the city centre (US)

girl walks in and goes straight
to me.
The job was fairly difficult, I felt
fairly adv [feəlɪ] quite
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like quitting at some points.

We're seeking staff who have
first-hand adj [ˌfɜːst'hænd] direct, personal first-hand experience with
foreign clientele.
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area of water where

The harbor looked just
harbor n, C [hɑːbə] boats or ships are
spectacular at the sunset.
parked
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Never go to the mountains

having good equipment without being well-equipped.
well-equipped adj [ˌwelɪ'kwɪpt]
or tools with you It might be a question of life
and death.
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used when you've got

Guess what? Barbara and
Guess what? surprising or interesting
Sam are getting married!
news (inf.)
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a temporary
arrangement where To save on accommodation
house swap two families live in costs on holiday, they always
each other's houses, do a house swap.
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usually for a holiday

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Unit 2C Globetrotters – Compound nouns
We live on the ground floor so
a metal stick, usually we've decided to have bars
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bar n, C [bɑː]
put outside windows outside the windows for safety
reasons.
He was a very charming man
charming adj [tʃɑːmɪŋ] pleasant, attractive who spoke with everyone as if
he'd known them for ages.
a person at a hotel
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whose job is to book
Does your hotel offer concierge
concierge n, C [ˌkɒnsɪ'eəʒ] tickets, call a taxi
services?
and make other little
arrangements for you
2
He converted the garage into
convert v, I or T [kən'vɜːt] transform sth.
a guesthouse.
a desk in a shop or
Our flight is checked in
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counter n, C [kaʊntə] at the airport where
at counters 23 – 30.
people are served
the length between
n, C or two furthest points The island is just 1 km in
diameter [daɪ'æmɪtə]
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UC in a circle that goes diameter.
through the centre
holiday for a couple
n, C or We're going to Greece for our
honeymoon [hʌnɪmuːn] who have just got
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UC honeymoon.
married
dirty clothes that need Could you do the laundry,
laundry n, UC [lɔːndrɪ]
to be washed please?
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a tall house by the sea
We've just booked a holiday
whose light shows the
lighthouse n, C [laɪthaʊs] in a lighthouse. It's going to be
ships where the coast
the most romantic holiday ever!
or rocks are
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The previous owner of our
previous adj [priːvɪəs] the one before house disappeared and no one
has seen him ever since. 8
a place where criminals Since he returned from
n, C or
prison [prɪzən] are held to serve their prison he's been trying to live
UC
punishment a decent life.
Excuse me a minute,
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restroom n, C [restruːm] toilet (US)

I need to go to the restroom.
He was wearing a striped
with stripes on it,
striped adj [straɪpt] jacket but that's all I can
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usually about clothes

remember.
a set of hotel rooms We can offer you our
suite n, C [swiːt] rented as a whole, honeymoon suite at
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usually luxurious a discounted price.

a large piece of cloth
Can you change the tablecloth
tablecloth n, C ['teɪbl ˌ̩ klɒθ] that lies on a table
for us, please? It's dirty.
during a meal
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body part of animals We found an owl with

wing n, C [wɪŋ]
that is used for flying an injured wing.
the important part of
a meal that has more
As a main course they had
food in it than the
main course roast beef and Yorkshire
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others, eaten after

pudding.
a starter and before
dessert
We're travelling on a budget
with not much money
on a budget so we can only afford cheap
to spend
accommodation.
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Unit 2D Globetrotters – Agreeing and disagreeing

We had to pay a lot of
additional costs and in the end
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additional adj [ə'dɪʃənəl] extra

the flight was more expensive
than with Lufthansa!
We kindly ask passengers to
to get on a plane or
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board v, I or T [bɔːd] board the flight KS5436

ship
at gate 46.
We took a cab from the airport
because we had so much
cab n, C [kæb] taxi (US)
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luggage and didn't want to wait

for a bus.
an amount of money
Do you have to pay additional
charge n, C [tʃɑːdʒ] you have to pay for
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charges for boarding first?

a service
Our company forces us to
low-cost adj [ˌləʊ'kɒst] cheap
travel on low-cost flights.
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happening from time to I go for an occasional drink

occasional adj [ə'keɪʒənəl]
time, but not very often with my colleagues.
speedy adj [spiːdɪ] quick Ivan is a very speedy worker.
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Could you do me a favour

do sb. a favour do sth. kind for sb. and pick up the suit from the
drycleaner's?
people who work at the The ground staff were very
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ground staff airport but not on the kind and we solved the
aircraft problem in a minute.
I'll ask you to pay half of the
in advance before the main action
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price in advance.
In the long run, we'd like
at a time that is far
in the long run to expand to Poland and
away in the future
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Slovakia.
Why is the station so out of
area where there are
out of the way the way? The taxi will cost
few people
a fortune!
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a container on a plane
that is above your head Please make sure the
overhead locker
and where you keep overhead lockers are closed.
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your luggage
We should carry out an
You've got you're right in this analysis before we make
a point there. aspect a decision. – You've got a point
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there.
Unit 2E Globetrotters – Five days in Dubai

n, C or permission to enter How much is the admission
admission [əd'mɪʃən]
UC a place to the museum?
Foreign languages mustn't be
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barrier n, C [bærɪə] limitation
a barrier in business!
On the Skywalk they had
very beautiful, exciting,
breathtaking adj ['breθˌteɪkɪŋ] a breathtaking view of the
or suprising
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Grand Canyon.
a combination of I've been having a lot of
brunch n, C [brʌntʃ]
breakfast and lunch business brunches recently.
We're going on a tour on
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double-decker n, C [ˌdʌbl ̩'dekə] a bus with two levels
a double-decker tomorrow.
a small hill of sand in We went surfing on the dunes
dune n, C [djuːn]
the desert when we were visiting Dubai.
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n, C or I've just made an enquiry about
enquiry [ɪn'kwaɪərɪ] a formal question
UC the total costs of the holiday.
The actress was wearing
very attractive and
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glamorous adj [glæmərəs] a glamorous dress at the
special
première.
move without effort or Some people just glide through
glide v, I [glaɪd]
complications work without making any effort.
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That was a glorious victory in
glorious adj [glɔːrɪəs] deserving honour
the match.
We've got the hub in Prague
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hub n, C [hʌb] the centre of sth. but more branches around the
country.
a plan or list of the
The first stop on our itinerary
itinerary n, C [aɪ'tɪnərərɪ] places you will visit on
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is Rome.
a trip
place where a lot of This is the best ski resort
resort n, C [rɪ'zɔːt]
people go for holidays in the Alps.
9
New York is famous for its

skyscraper n, C ['skaɪˌskreɪpə] a very tall building
skyline with skyscrapers.
We had a splendid holiday
splendid adj [splendɪd] excellent (form.)
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on Haiti.
I was standing below the
towering adj [taʊərɪŋ] very high (lit.) towering statue and felt so
little.
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the most important

ultimate adj [ʌltɪmət] This is my ultimate decision.
because final
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a dance originally from She's been training belly
the Middle East in dancing for ten years, she even
belly dancing
which a woman moves went to the Middle East a few
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her hips and stomach years ago.

used to express Shall we have some spinach
I suppose so.
reluctant agreement for dinner? – I suppose so.
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showing that you
It's polite to show your
appreciation n, UC [əˌpriːʃi'eɪʃən] understand the value
1
appreciation of the meal.

of sth.
knowledge about
The business students were
or understanding of
awareness n, UC [ə'weənəs] given a lecture on commercial
2
a culture, subject or
awareness.
situation
It is important to check your
the way you act or
behaviour n, UC [bɪ'heɪvjə] children's behaviour when
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do things
dining out in a restaurant.
two long, thin pieces
of wood or plastic that Some people find eating with
chopsticks n, pl. [tʃɒpstɪks]
you use to eat Chinese chopsticks difficult.
4
or Japanese food
I was distracted by a bird flying
not concentrated
past the window and then
distracted adj [dɪ'stræktɪd] because paying
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I couldn't find where I stopped

attention to sth. else
reading.
part of your arm that
Don't rest your elbows
elbow n, C [elbəʊ] is in the middle of it
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on the table!
where it bends
formal rules for polite Etiquette is very important
etiquette n, UC [etɪket]
behaviour among the Japanese.
7
Your behaviour will certainly

impact n, UC [ɪmpækt] influence have some impact on your
salary.
8
The graphs indicate that our

indicate v, T [ɪndɪkeɪt] show actual sales are behind our
initial expectations.
demand sth. repeatedly I insist on having the
insist v, I [ɪn'sɪst]
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and forcefully documentation by Thursday.

hit sth., usually a door,
I knocked on the door and
knock v, I [nɒk] with your finger and
entered his office.
10
make a noise
a sea animal which has
a long body covered There's no good way of eating
n, C or
lobster [lɒbstə] with a hard shell, two a lobster, you'll always make
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UC
large claws and eight a mess.
legs
I think there's been
when someone
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misunder- n, C or [ˌmɪsʌndə'- a misunderstanding. I booked

does not understand
standing UC stændɪŋ] the room for two nights, not
something correctly
one.
The manager praised her in
modestly adv [mɒdɪstlɪ] without pride front of all team, to which she
only modestly smiled.
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a square of cloth or
paper that you use at
We bought some paper
napkin n, C [næpkɪn] meals to keep your
napkins for the buffet.
clothes, hands, and
mouth clean
to put (for example
a chopstick) through He pierced the piece of meat
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pierce (food) v, T [pɪəs]
the middle of a piece with one of his chopsticks.
of food
Kimberly has been fired?
seriously adv [sɪərɪəslɪ] without joking
Do you mean that seriously?
2
a large, usually metal The serving tray slipped of my
tray n, C [treɪ] plate which you use to hands and the spaghetti was
carry meals and drink all over the place!
3
We always treat our hotel
behave to sb. in
treat v, T [triːt] guests as if they were our
a particular way
family.
4
We had waited for half an hour
be seated be told where to sit
before we were seated.
like sb. and be friendly Do you get along with your new
get along
to them colleague?
5
I don't understand why men
make a place dirty and
make a mess always make a mess when
untidy
they cook.
6
get ready to do some
roll up your work or a task, usually The garden needs cleaning,
sleeves a hard or unpleasant so roll up your sleeves.
one
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the second portion of
Could I have a second helping,
a meal that you have if
second helping please? The meat's just
you are still hungry or
delicious.
really like the meal
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There was a buffet dinner in
serve yourself put food on your plate the hotel so everybody served
themselves.
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Unit 3B Be my guest – Food and entertaining

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delicious food tastes

delicious adj [dɪ'lɪʃəs] This soup is delicious!
very good
something sweet that
n, C or For dessert we had ice-cream
dessert [dɪ'zɜːt] you eat after the main
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UC and chocolate sauce.

part of a meal
What will you have for entrée?
entrée n, C [ɒntreɪ] starter
Perhaps melon with ham?
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a large bird from Africa Have you ever eaten ostrich

ostrich n, C [ɒstrɪtʃ]
that can't fly eggs?
I actually like raw meat if you
raw adj [rɔː] not cooked
know how to prepare it.
I should warn you, this meal
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containing a lot of
rich adj [rɪtʃ] is very rich, I'm not sure you'll
butter, oil or cream
like it.
cooked in an oven or Our speciality is roast beef,
roast adj [rəʊst]
over a fire (about meat) will you have some?
Excuse me, can I get another
serviette n, C [ˌsɜːvɪ'et] napkin (Can.)
serviette?
1
a hard cover that

n, C or protects sth., for The shell cracked and a little
shell [ʃel]
UC example eggs, nuts, chicken appeared.
turtles etc.
2
something that you eat

along with the main For side order, I'll have the
side order n, C ['saɪd ˌɔːdə]
course, for example fries.
potatoes
3
a smoked meal is
Have you got smoked salmon?
smoked adj [sməʊkt] prepared in smoke
Great, I'll have it.
from burning wood
4
Do you like sparkling wine or

sparkling adj [spɑːklɪŋ] fizzy drink would you prefer something
more traditional?
5
I often have steamed

steamed adj [stiːmt] cooked using steam vegetables, it's healthier than
cooked.
We had stewed meat at
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cooked slowly in a little Karen's the other day, it was

stewed adj [stjuːd]
water much better than a barbecue
actually.
Can I have just still water,
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still adj [stɪl] a drink that is not fizzy

please?
tasty food has a good
tasty adj [teɪstɪ] This pizza is really tasty.
strong taste
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if a meat etc. is tender,

it has been cooked so George cooked the meat until
tender adj [tendə]
that it is deliciously soft it was tender.
and easy to eat
9
if a meat etc. is tough,

it is difficult to eat Your steak looks very tough
tough adj [tʌf]
because it is hard and – can you cut through it?
10
chewy
a sharp liquid used for Put a little vinegar in it, but not
vinegar n, UC [vɪnɪgə]
flavouring food too much, it would be too sour.
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put food on your plate

Please, help yourself to
help yourself yourself and not wait
something to drink.
until your hosts does it
What about going to work
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I'll give it a go. I'll try. (inf.) abroad? – Yeah, I think I'll give
it a go.
the taste of the food
No, thank you, I won't have any
It repeats on me. comes to my mouth
prawns, they repeat on me.
again
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someone who sells At the sight of the police,
street vendor their goods in the all street vendors suddenly
street, mainly food disappeared.
Unit 3C Be my guest – Quantifiers

Since he got an artifical heart,
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artificial adj [ˌɑːtɪ'fɪʃəl] made by people
he's been feeling much better.
His attitude to children
n, C or a feeling or opinion
attitude [ætɪtjuːd] ensured him a job in the new
UC about sth.
2
kindergarten.
a metal container for Can you buy a few cans of
can n, C [kæn]
liquid coke, please?
someone who buys The new regulation will have
3
consumer n, C [kən'sjuːmə]
some goods impact on all our consumers.
n, C or everything that sb. eats What does your diet consist
diet [daɪət]
UC and drinks of?
4
Having good communication
very important,
essential adj [ɪ'sentʃəl] skills is essential in our line of
necessary
business.
5
take sth. quickly and She grabbed the papers and
grab v, I or T [græb]
roughly flew out of the room.
a short text on
I always read the label before
label n, C [leɪbəl] a product which gives
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I buy any food.
information about it
We need to maintain our
current level of expertise,
maintain v, T [meɪn'teɪn] keep
otherwise we'll never be
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competitive.
a person whose job
is to advise others on The nutritionist advised me to
nutritionist n, C [njuː'trɪʃənɪst]
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what foods contain and eat more fruit.
what they should eat
For me just a tiny portion
portion n, C [pɔːʃən] a part of a meal
please, I'm rather full.
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treated with chemicals

processed adj [prəʊsest] to give the food extra Is the cheese processed?
taste
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Can we skip the boring

avoid sth. in order to
skip v, T [skɪp] introduction and get straight to
get further on
the point?
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a meal that you get in You should avoid having so

takeaway n, C [teɪkəweɪ] a restaurant but eat at many takeaways if you want to
home lose weight.
the measure of
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The doctor says I've got high

pressure at which
blood pressure blood pressure and should
blood circulates in your
do something about it.
body
If you're serious about getting
cut down on reduce fit, you must cut down on all
the chocolate you eat.
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a type of fat which is Which foods contain saturated

saturated fat
bad for you fat?
Unit 3D Be my guest – Saying 'no'

a small pink sea animal
n, C or The brothers went fishing for
shrimp [ʃrɪmp] that you can eat, with
1
UC shrimp.
ten legs and a shell
The trip to Venice was just
terrific adj [tə'rɪfɪk] great, awesome (inf.)
terrific!
2
a bag in which they

will give you food that I put the doggy bag in the
doggy bag
you haven't eaten in fridge and went straight to bed.
a restaurant
3
share sth./the bill As there were only two of us,

split (a bill) between yourself and we decided to split the pizza
others between us.
4
have a rest for a while Take a break for an hour and

take a break
and not work come for a walk.
I am going to pay for Put your money away,
This is on me.
this. this round is on me.
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refuse to do or accept
She turned down his offer of
turn down something, or do what
help.
someone asks you
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Unit 3E Be my guest – The visit

Is it appropriate to call your
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suitable for a particular

appropriate adj [ə'prəʊprɪət] colleagues by their first names
situation
in your country?
I'm not attending the seminar,
attend v, I or T [ə'tend] be present at an event
I've already heard it twice.
8
My colleagues gave me a huge

bouquet n, C [bʊ'keɪ] bunch of flowers
bouquet for my 50th birthday.
I met my boss in the corridor
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a passage between
corridor n, C [kɒrɪdɔː] but I didn't recognize her and
rooms in a building
didn't say hello!
objects made manually
10
We've bought some lovely

handicrafts n, pl. [hændɪkrɑːfts] by skilled traditional
handicrafts for you.
artists
in a pot, container for I prefer receiving potted plants,
potted adj [pɒtɪd]
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flowers I can keep them longer.

a place where Where exactly is the
venue n, C [venjuː]
something takes place conference venue?
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UNIT 4A LEARNING CURVE – CAN, COULD AND BE ABLE TO
Her ability to stay calm in
n, C or
ability [ə'bɪlɪtɪ] when you can do sth. such a stressful situation was
UC
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amazing.
increase the force, The success of the product
boost v, T [buːst]
success etc. of sth. has boosted her reputation.
sth. new, exciting, or
n, C or difficult that will need He says the job is not really
challenge [tʃælɪndʒ]
UC a lot of determination a challenge for him.
and effort to do
1
cool adj [kuːl] great, very good (inf.) The car's really cool, dude.
make sb. do sth. they
force v, T [fɔːs] He forced the key into the lock.
don't want to do
2
Does the job involve a lot
involve v, T [ɪn'vɒlv] include
of travelling?
make a special effort to An actress has to be able to
memorize v, T [meməraɪz]
3
remember sth. exactly memorize her lines.
a tissue, part of your
n, C or Help, my stomach muscles
muscle [mʌsl ]̩ body that produces
UC hurt from the laughter!
movement
4
How exactly are neural
neural adj [njʊərəl] related to nerves
connections made?
how well a person or Your perfomance at the
5
n, C or
performance [pə'fɔːmənts] thing does a particular job interview was not very
UC
activity convincing.
repeating the same
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things at the same time The regularity of the job was
regularity n, UC [ˌregjʊ'lærətɪ]
every day/week/month/ tiring, I couldn't stand it.
year etc.
make sb. use all their You should stretch your brain
stretch v, T [stretʃ]
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abilities or intelligence by doing puzzles or sudoku.
Pensioners claim that doing
keep sth. in exercise sth. and keep
crosswords keeps their brains
shape it working well
'in shape'.
8
What's the key to success in
the key very important
business?
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Unit 4B Learning curve – Personal characteristics

looking at a situation
Suzi has a bright, analytical
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analytical adj [ˌænə'lɪtɪkəl] logically and assessing

mind.
it from all angles
always telling other Her husband is extremely
bossy adj [bɒsɪ] people what to do, in bossy – I don't know how she
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a way that is annoying stands him!

able to do things I'm afraid he's capable of
capable adj [keɪpəbl ]̩
effectively anything to get the job.
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Lisa is a very conscientious
putting a lot of effort
conscientious adj [ˌkɒntʃɪ'entʃəs] girl, I'm sure she'll achieve
into your work
great things one day.
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being able to work I don't think we would be able

efficient adj [ɪ'fɪʃənt]
quickly and effectively to find a more efficient worker.
the surroundings of Being satisfied with your work
environment n, C [ɪn'vaɪərənmənt]
a place environment is a key motivator.
In our estimation, we will
estimation n, UC [ˌestɪ'meɪʃən] your opinion of sth. attract a lot of new customers
in this region.
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show sth., for example Please feel free to express

express v, T [ɪk'spres]
opinion or feelings your opinion.
sth. that you While I was living in
2
n, C or
habit [hæbɪt] do regularly, part of Guatemala, I got to know a lot
UC
your routine of local people's habits.
have a certain basic
Staff should be both numerate
3
numerate adj [njuːmərət] level of skills with

and literate.
numbers and maths
being able to plan If you were just a little
organized adj [ɔːgənaɪzd] things carefully and organized, this would never
4
keep things tidy happen to you.

sb. who enjoys meeting Our new member of staff has
outgoing adj [ˌaʊt'gəʊɪŋ]
and talking to people a very outgoing personality.
5
being able to convince

Her talk was so persuasive that
persuasive adj [pə'sweɪsɪv] other people to
I couldn't refuse.
do things
I liked the second applicant
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good at finding ways to

resourceful adj [rɪ'zɔːsfəl] – she appeared to be a very
deal with things
resourceful young woman.
feeling sure that you
I've never seen such a self-
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self-confident adj [ˌself'kɒnfɪdənt] are able to do things

confident young man.
successfully
being able to do things
They want to buy a small farm,
for yourself and do not
8
self-sufficient adj [ˌselfsə'fɪʃənt] as their aim is to be completely

need the help or
self-sufficient.
resources of others
being able to make You can trust Julia – she's
sensible adj [sensɪbl ]̩
9
good decisions a very sensible girl.

n, C or idea, process of Have you got any new thoughts
thought [θɔːt]
UC thinking on the situation?
10
Be careful, this is a tricky

not as easy as it
tricky adj [trɪkɪ] question they always ask at job
seems, deceiving
interviews.
Mr Sims is very unpunctual
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not exact, on time, or and his work is full of mistakes,

unpunctual adj [ˌʌn'pʌŋktjʊəl]
as expected I think we should give him
a warning.
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cannot be trusted to Why are all young people so

unreliable adj [ˌʌnrɪ'laɪəbl ]̩
do what they should do unreliable?
someone who
works in the civil Sonia is a civil servant and
civil servant service, for example works for a government
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in a government department.
department
the ability to All you need here is a bit of
common sense
do sensible things common sense.
have the necessary
I'm computer literate and
computer literate knowledge to use
I have a driving licence.
computers
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a person who has no
There are too many job
job seeker job and is looking for
seekers and not enough jobs.
one
2
alone, without the help I prefer working on my own to
on your own
of others working in a team.
If you can't think on your feet,
think on your feet make quick decisions you're not a person to work
3
for us.
Unit 4C Learning curve – Comparatives and superlatives
4
The advantage of working from
n, C or
advantage [əd'vɑːntɪdʒ] a pro, plus of sth. home is that you save time on
UC
commuting.
5
not too expensive, you It was difficult to find affordable
affordable adj [ə'fɔːdəbl ]̩
are able to buy it accommodation.
How does your company
assess v, T [ə'ses] judge, evaluate
6
assess staff performance?
I'm confident that we will
confident adj [kɒnfɪdənt] sure, believing in sth. manage to complete the
project in time.
7
very sure that you
No one in my family had ever
want to do sth., and
determined adj [dɪ'tɜːmɪnd] gone to university, but I was
not letting anyone or
determined to go.
anything stop you
8
The disadvantage of working
n, C or
disadvantage [ˌdɪsəd'vɑːntɪdʒ] a con, minus of sth. from home is that you miss the
UC
social life in the office.
9
the number of students The enrolment was so high this

n, C or
enrolment [ɪn'rəʊlmənt] who start a course, year that we had to open two
UC
school, university etc. classes.
10
not be successful in
If you study hard, I'm confident
fail v, I or T [feɪl] an exam by not getting
you won't fail.
enough marks
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sth. that takes up all

I'm taking a full-time class in
full-time adj, adv [ˌfʊl'taɪm] your available time
computer software.
during the day
The prospect of the final exam
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intimidating adj [ɪn'tɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ] frightening was so intimidating that he

didn't even try.
be successful in
Leo studied hard to pass the
pass v, I or T [pɑːs] an exam by getting
exam.
enough marks
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I'm feeling like I'm not making

n, C or
progression [prə'greʃən] development any progression. Sometimes
UC
I think I'll just drop out.
sb. who is self-
motivated does not The sales people need to be
self-motivated adj [ˌself'məʊtɪveɪtɪd]
need anyone else to self-motivated individuals.
tell them to work hard
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We value the loyalty of our

value v, T [væljuː] consider sth. important
employees highly.
carry on continue, go on Please, carry on speaking.
2
stop being a student

at a college, university He decided to drop out of
drop out
etc. before completing college and join the army.
a course
3
I'm sure you'll feel much better

give up stop doing sth.
if you give up smoking.
practical experience You need to get some hands-
4
hands-on
rather than theoretical on experience before you can
experience
learning about sth. work on your own.
said before sth. Let's face it, Mark will never
5
Let's face it. unpleasant but true, get into university, he's just not
let's be honest clever enough.
sign papers that
say you become Have you signed up for the
6
sign up for
a participant of English class this year yet?
a course
take feel responsible for sth. It's time you took responsibility
responsibility and accept the feeling for your decisions.
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Unit 4D Learning curve – Building on ideas

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change your behaviour I've moved house many times

adapt v, I [ə'dæpt] in order to fit a new in my life so I adapt easily to
situation new environments.
like the personal I had to admire the way she
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admire v, T [əd'maɪə]
qualities that sb. shows stood up to him.
I want to say how much we
value sth., recognize
appreciate v, T [ə'priːʃɪeɪt] appreciate your presence in
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the importance of sth.

the team.
If you're not enthusiastic about
showing great energy
enthusiastic adj [ɪnˌθjuːzɪ'æstɪk] your job, maybe you should
and interest in sth.
11
look for another one.

Will you be able to handle the
handle v, T [hændl /̩ deal with sth.
situation?
I'd suggest having a training in
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n, C or doing things without

improvisation [ˌɪmprəvaɪ'zeɪʃən] improvisation, it can come in
UC preparing first
handy in negotiations.
sth. you add to a meal The basic ingredients are flour,
ingredient n, C [ɪn'griːdɪənt]
while cooking eggs and sugar.
Salaries are likely to grow next
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likely adj [laɪklɪ] probable
year.
a set of instructions I've got this recipe from my
recipe n, C [resɪpɪ] you follow when you grandmother, it's a family
cook a meal secret.
How many rehearsals had
a time when actors
n, C or you had before you played
rehearsal [rɪ'hɜːsəl] prepare for a public
UC the perfomance in front of an
1
performance
audience?
He resisted the temptation to
fight against sth. or sb.,
resist v, I or T [rɪ'zɪst] accept the job for many weeks
refuse sth.
2
but in the end he accepted.
not expected, when The visit of aunt Irma was
unexpected adj [ˌʌnɪk'spektɪd] you didn't think it would really unexpected as she
happen hadn't called before.
3
OK, I'll go along with that,
and I believe we should also
go along with agree to sb.'s ideas
introduce new regulation on
4
computer security.
Please, don't make up any
make up invent things
excuses again.
5
say that you don't I'd like to raise an objection to
raise objections
agree with sth. the plan.
Let's stick to the agenda
stay fixed or attached
stick to sth. and avoid discussing other
to sth.
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subjects.
partly, only with part
up to a point I agree up to a point.
of sth.
7
This hotel is full, but don't
work something think of a solution to
worry, we'll work something
out a problem
out.
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Unit 4E Learning curve – Training solutions
being confident and not
I'm thinking of this
afraid to say what you
9
assertiveness n, UC [ə'sɜːtɪvnəs] assertiveness course, it might

think in a way that the
help me to get promoted.
others are not hurt
The company will definitely
10
get an advantage from

benefit v, I or T [benɪfɪt] benefit from hiring someone
sth., be helped
with her qualifications.
I'm sorry but I've got other
n, C or sth. you've promised
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commitment [kə'mɪtmənt] commitments in the afternoon.

UC and must do
Could we meet tomorrow?
expatriate, sb. who There's a huge ex-pat
ex-pat n, C [ek'spæt]
went to live abroad community in Shanghai.
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information, skills and
understanding gained I'm afraid your knowledge is
knowledge n, UC [nɒlɪdʒ]
through learning and not sufficient.
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experience
It took a lot of persuasion to
convincing other
persuasion n, UC [pə'sweɪʒən] get the project but in the end
people to do things
we succeeded.
move to a different She's been relocated to
relocate v, I or T [ˌriːləʊ'keɪt]
place London recently.
We try to meet all our clients'
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requirement n, C [rɪ'kwaɪəmənt] sth. that sb. needs

requirements.
a group of workers who
work in a particular I'm working night shifts this
shift n, C [ʃɪft]
2
time during the day or week so I'm sleeping all days.

night
How much is the VAT for this
VAT n, UC [ˌviːeɪ'tiː] value-added tax
type of goods?
3
We need to cut the budget

reduce the costs on
cut the budget so we've decided to pay only
a budget
2-star accommodation.
4
write or talk to sb.

again, usually to I'll check with my boss and get
get back to sb.
tell them some new back to you, OK?
information
5
get a better-paid job Our senior manager is going

get promoted with more responsibility to retire next month, so I'm
with the same company hoping to get promoted soon.
6
opinion, the way sb. From my point of view,

point of view sees a problem or outsourcing IT services isn't
situation the best idea.
We also need to take into
7
take into consider sth. when

consideration our responsibility
consideration making a decision
for our employees.
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UNIT 5A GETTING ON – PRESENT PERFECT AND PAST SIMPLE

He's a well-known author of
author n, C [ɔːθə] creator of sth.
many detective novels.
prize or money given to
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He's been given an award for

award n, C [ə'wɔːd] reward sb. for sth. they
his latest film.
have done
I don't know why, but I always
10
clay n, UC [kleɪ] a type of red earth

lose on a clay court.
doing no or very
We've decided to convert our
eco-friendly adj ['iːkəʊˌfrendlɪ] little damage to the
house into an eco-friendly one.
11
environment
She spent all her life in her
a huge house, usually
mansion n, C [mæntʃən] mansion, hardly ever leaving
in the country
the garden.
12
be the main performer He starred in the film 'Mamma

star v, I or T [stɑː]
(in a play, film etc.) Mia!'.
the way the world He's a famous campaigner
climate change
weather is changing against the climate change.
In 2009, Aisha took the beauty
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take sth. by be suddenly successful
contests by storm and won
storm in a particular area
them all.
Unit 5B Getting on – Used to

feeling of friendship,
I miss the camaraderie in my
camaraderie n, UC [ˌkæmə'rɑːdərɪ] especially when
1
last job.
working together
officially arrange to Can we still enrol for this
enrol v, I or T [ɪn'rəʊl]
do a course class?
2
Despite the fact he grew up
a large house where
in an orphanage, he became
orphanage n, C [ɔːfənɪdʒ] children who have no
a very successful business
parents live
owner.
3
pay money to support
The government denied
(a service) so that it
subsidize v, T [sʌbsɪdaɪz] that they would subsidize
costs less to the user
healthcare.
of the service
4
exchange one thing for Let's swap jobs for a week and
swap v, I or T [swɒp]
another see who has a harder one.
I know this is at short
5
not leaving much time notice, but could you give
at short notice
to prepare a presentation on time
management tomorrow?
6
pick up lift sth. with your hands I picked up my bag and left.
Unit 5C Getting on – Conversation topics
7
have an effect on sth.
affect v, T [ə'fekt] Will the change affect all staff ?
or sb.
a date that is special
because it is exactly Today is my parents' 40th
8
anniversary n, C [ˌænɪ'vɜːsərɪ] a year or a number anniversary – it's exactly
of years after an 40 years since they married.
important event
9
It's boiling out there,

boiling adj [bɔɪlɪŋ] extremely hot thanks God we have the air
conditioning.
10
The weather in the mountains

changeable adj [tʃeɪndʒəbl ]̩ changing very often can be very changeable so
don't forget a raincoat.
a time when people
11
choose politicians to I'm really disappointed by the

election n, C [ɪ'lekʃən]
their local government, elections.
Parliament etc.
12
shoes that you wear in

Nancy, it's really inappropriate
flip-flops n, pl. [flɪpflɒps] summer, usually to the
to wear flip-flops in the office.
beach
a very large amount of After the rain, there were
n, C or
flood [flʌd] water that covers an floods. There was a lot of water
UC
area that is usually dry on the fields near the river.
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I wonder when it finally stops

freezing adj [friːzɪŋ] extremely cold freezing, the winter doesn't
seem to end.
things that people say
about other people's
I heard some gossip about
gossip n, UC [gɒsɪp] behaviour or private
Mary, but I don't believe it.
lives, especially things
1
that may not be true

The manager caught his
inappropriate adj [ˌɪnə'prəʊprɪət] not suitable assistant surfing inappropriate
websites.
2
people who became

All weekend with your in-laws?
in-laws n, pl. [ɪnlɔːz] your family when you
How will you survive?
got married (inf.)
3
study sth. very The police are investigating the

investigate v, T [ɪn'vestɪgeɪt] carefully, especially murder, but they haven't found
a crime any new evidence yet.
4
Her desk is always so neat and

neat adj [niːt] very tidy
tidy.
a son of your brother or My nephew's six so he's
nephew n, C [nefjuː]
sister starting school this year.
5
a daughter of your I haven't got any children yet,

niece n, C [niːs]
brother or sister but I've got a little niece.
the story told by His plots all have an
6
plot n, C [plɒt]
a book, film etc. unexpected twist at the end.
My dream is to pursue a career
pursue v, T [pə'sjuː] follow sth.
in acting.
7
go to elections and 49 people voted for and 5

vote v, I or T [vəʊt]
express your choice against the suggestion.
a situation when there
are too many cars in I got stuck in a traffic jam for
8
traffic jam
the street and they two hours, it was unbelievable.
move very slowly
9
Unit 5D Getting on – Socializing

There were several
sb. you have met but
acquaintance n, C [ə'kweɪntənts] acquaintances of mine at the
10
do not know very well

party.
part of your face that
Her cheeks were red from the
cheek n, C [tʃiːk] is below your eyes and
cold when she came home.
11
next to your nose

pleasant, unimportant There's been a lot of chit-chat
chit-chat n, UC [tʃɪttʃæt] talk about nothing in in the office about the new
particular (inf.) management.
12
a symbolic movement
You shouldn't make so many
gesture n, C [dʒestʃə] you make with your
gestures when you talk.
hands to show sth.
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when you put your
Family members often give
arms around sb. and
hug n, C [hʌg] a hug to each other when they
hold them, because
meet.
you like or love them
To part from you for a month
part v, I or T [pɑːt] separate, leave sb.
will be terrible.
touch sb. repeatedly The teacher praised the pupil
1
pat v, T [pæt]
with your hand and patted her on the shoulder.
Unit 5E Getting on – Choosing a candidate
2
n, C or sth. difficult in which Getting the law degree was
achievement [ə'tʃiːvmənt]
UC you succeeded Jack's greatest achievement.
This report aims to give an
3
aim v, I [eɪm] want, intend overview of the company's
current financial situation.
sb. who works for an
4
employer for an agreed The plumber arrived with his
apprentice n, C [ə'prentɪs]
amount of time in order apprentice.
to learn a skill
After the death of their father,
5
separate into several the brothers divided the money
divide v, I or T [dɪ'vaɪd]
pieces and never saw each other
again.
6
Steven has always led the
a company or
enterprise n, C [entəpraɪz] enterprise with admirable
organisation
determination.
sb. who runs their own The best thing about being
7
company and is not an entrepreneur is the
entrepreneur n, C [ˌɒntrəprə'nɜː]
employed by anyone independence and freedom
else you have.
finish school or
8
What are you going to do after
graduate v, I [grædʒʊət] university studies
you graduate?
successfully
The child was terribly
9
neglected; her clothes were

neglected adj [nɪ'glektɪd] not taken care of
dirty and she hasn't washed for
weeks.
10
Your overall results are

excellent, but you need to
overall adj [ˌəʊvə'rɔːl] in general, as a whole
improve your communication
skills.
11
Her passion for cooking has

n, C or a strong feeling of
passion [pæʃən] made her a star all over the
UC enjoying or wanting sth.
world.
12
Thanks to the CEO, the
great reputation
prestige n, UC [pres'tiːʒ] company gained international
deserving respect
prestige withing a few years.
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The purpose of the meeting is

purpose n, C [pɜːpəs] the reason you do sth.
to set clear goals for next year.
We're going to introduce a new
range n, C [reɪndʒ] a set of things
range of products next spring.
We help businesses in rural
rural adj [rʊərəl] in the countryside
areas.
1
a piece of art made

You've got an interesting
n, C or especially of stone
sculpture [skʌlptʃə] sculpture in the lobby. What
UC or wood, often
does it represent?
representing a person
2
a person who owns

The shareholders voted
shareholder n, C ['ʃeəˌhəʊldə] a share or shares in
against the proposal.
a company
3
I'd love to buy the car, but

have enough money to
can afford it's just too expensive, I can't
buy sth.
afford it.
collect money from I'm delighted to tell you that
4
raise money other people in order to tonight we've raised over 1

give it to charity million dollars.
I'm thinking of running
5
a business instead of working

run a business lead a company
for someone else, what do you
think?
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UNIT 6A RULE OF THUMB – CAN, HAVE TO, MUST, NEED TO AND SHOULD
a task, typically
I have to finish this assignment
a written one, that you
assignment n, C [ə'saɪnmənt] on Elisabeth I by Monday and
have to do for your job
7
I don't even know how to start.

or studies
going to clubs and How come you have so much
clubbing n, UC [klʌbɪŋ]
discos money to spend on clubbing?
8
I've never been so contented at

contented adj [kən'tentɪd] satisfied
work as I am now.
This is a major decision, have
major adj [meɪdʒə] big, important
you thought it through?
9
go past another car He was overtaking a car in

overtake v, I or T [ˌəʊvə'teɪk]
because you are faster a curve and had an accident.
10
Henry rated as the employee

rate v, T [reɪt] be considered or voted of the year three times in
a row.
The rules are set and there's
11
set adj [set] established

nothing you can do about it.
Employees should have a say
have a say in participate in decisions
in their company's major
sth. about sth.
decisions.
12
an increase in the Everyone was wondering what

pay rise
amount you earn the pay rise would be.
As a rule of thumb, we suggest
a rough guide or
that you take a five-minute
rule of thumb measure based on
break from your desk every
practical experience
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hour.
stop working for your
employer for a short Her husband intends to take
take time off
period so that you can time off after the baby is born.
do personal things
1
Unit 6B Rule of thumb – Obligation in the past
The monster in the film was
authentic adj [ɔː'θentɪk] from real life so authentic that I was scared
walking home at night.
2
We appreciate your
n, C or sth. you do to help sb.
contribution [ˌkɒntrɪ'bjuːʃən] contribution to the success of
UC or sth. be successful
the project.
3
The two groups worked
without the help of independently and exchanged
independently adv [ˌɪndɪ'pendəntlɪ]
other people results only at the end of the
experiment.
4
It was a memorable celebration
sth. that you are likely
memorable adj [memərəbl ]̩ that everyone will remember
to remember
for years.
5
I don't mind working at the
mind v, I or T [maɪnd] be annoyed by sth.
weekend if it's not too often.
later than is the usual Does your company often ask
overtime adv [əʊvətaɪm]
end of working hours you to do overtime?
6
do more work than is
If you continue to overwork
overwork v, I or T [ˌəʊvə'wɜːk] good for your health, or
him, his health will suffer.
make sb. do this
7
Do you need any particular
particular adj [pə'tɪkjʊlə] concrete, exact
information?
studying, examining Research has confirmed that
research n, UC [rɪ'sɜːtʃ]
a subject in detail smoking is bad for you.
8
sb. who is your boss at Can I speak to your supervisor,
supervisor n, C [suːpəvaɪzə]
work please?
happen in a particular The plot of the movie is set in
9
be set in
time and place Amsterdam in the 90s.
what you are expected His contract set out the
dress code to wear in a particular company's dress code for all
10
situation employees.
equal treatment for
equal This company is an equal
men and women,
opportunities opportunities employer.
11
especially at work
Will you be able to get
get sth. done finish sth. the presentation done by
Wednesday?
12
Could you keep an eye on the

keep an eye on watch and check sth. new colleague, please? I think
he needs help.
Unit 6C Rule of thumb – Writing emails 1
a shorter version of Please, avoid abbreviations
abbreviation n, C [əˌbriːvɪ'eɪʃən]
a word such as 'pls' in your e-mails.
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study differences Could you compare the

compare v, T [kəm'peə] between two or more quotations and see which is
things better for us?
It seems that young people are
compose v, I or T [kəm'pəʊz] create, produce not able to compose a formal
letter anymore.
1
I'm a little concerned about the

concerned adj [kən'sɜːnd] worried
meeting tomorrow.
She was hired in a normal
manner n, UC [mænə] way of doing things
manner.
2
I resigned as a sales manager

resign v, I or T [rɪ'zaɪn] leave your job and went to live in the
countryside.
3
We're having a lecture on

possible to continue in
sustainable adj [sə'steɪnəbl ]̩ sustainable development next
the same way
week.
4
Please, stop sending me

unsolicited adj [ˌʌnsə'lɪsɪtɪd] unwanted
unsolicited mail.
The students were asked to
carry out a study of social
5
carry out do or complete

networking websites such as
Facebook.
letters that are not The whole text was written in
lower case
6
capital, e.g. 'a', not 'A' lower case.

It seems that wearing informal
soon to be replaced by
on the way out clothes in the office is on the
sth. else
way out.
7
I contacted a recruitment
recruitment a company that helps
agency and found a job in two
agency you look for a job
weeks.
8
finish a letter by writing

He signed off the e-mail and
sign off your name at the end
sent it.
of it
9
Unit 6D Rule of thumb – Giving advice

tell sb. a secret that
I feel I need to confide in
10
confide v, I or T [kən'faɪd] you haven't told anyone

somebody.
else
recession, usually in It's not a good idea to resign
downturn n, C [daʊntɜːn]
the economy during an economic downturn.
11
He's put on weight incredibly in

incredibly adv [ɪn'kredɪblɪ] unbelievably
the past few months.
messy adj [mesɪ] dirty or untidy Your desk is very messy.
12
We offer discounts to
purchase n, C [pɜːtʃəs] sth. that you buy (form.)
purchases over £100.
Your résumé is too long, try to
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résumé n, C [rezjuːmeɪ] CV (US) make it shorter by at least one
page.
Mark and Sally decided to
bring up raise children bring up their children away
from the rush of the city.
Who will cover for you while
cover for substitute sb.
you're away on holiday?
1
ask sb. to leave a job
She couldn't find work for many
make sb. because the company
months after she'd been made
redundant does not need you
redundant.
2
anymore
Unit 6E Rule of thumb – Helping new people
3
a little book that
includes the most Have you received the dress
booklet n, C [bʊklət]
important information code booklet?
about sth.
4
the rules and advice
We'll need a few guidelines
guideline n, C [gaɪdlaɪn] about how things
before starting the project.
should be done
5
a textbook that aims to We got a handbook and that
handbook n, C [hændbʊk] teach you sth., usually was it, nobody showed us
in a practical way anything.
6
feel physically or
suffer v, I [sʌfə] emotionally bad I often suffer from headaches.
because of sth.
The surroundings of the office
7
were very nice, there was
surroundings n, pl. [sə'raʊndɪŋz] what is around sth.
a park nearby where we could
have lunch.
If the programme's unfamiliar
8
unfamiliar adj [ʌnfə'mɪlɪə] not known
to you, ask our IT staff for help.
a system that
a company uses to
9
decide how well their There was no structured staff

appraisal system
employees are working appraisal system.
and how much they
should be paid
10
have done sth. which I can't believe it, the child's

be in trouble sb. will not be happy in trouble again. I don't know
about what we'll do about him.
11
do sth. to make
yourself and the others At the beginning of the training,
break the ice feel more relaxed, I prepared several activities to
usually when you first break the ice.
12
meet (inf.)
No matter how hard she tries,
get things wrong do things incorrectly
she always gets things wrong.
On my first day at work, I got
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become familiar with to know so many people

get to know
a person or place that I hardly remembered all
names.
a formal introduction
induction They decided to review the
to a company for new
programme staff induction programme.
employees
it's your responsibility Do you want the new position
1
it's up to you
or decision or not? It's up to you.
duties and This is not in my job
job description responsibilities that you description, I'm not going to
2
have in a job do it.

go around a place with
sb. when they first
Peter, could you show our new
show sb. around arrive there, to show
3
colleague around?
them what is interesting
and useful
understand and I don't think I'll be able to take
4
take in remember new in so much new information at

information once.
join with sb. in order to We decided to team up and
team up
work on sth. start our own company.
5
UNIT 7A TELL US A STORY – PAST CONTINUOUS

There are so many aspiring
trying to become
6
aspiring adj [ə'spaɪərɪŋ] young actors that it's extremely

successful
difficult to succeed.
She spent a fortune on a fake
fake adj [feɪk] not real
handbag.
7
boring and having no I don't know why I'm staying in

humdrum adj [hʌmdrʌm]
variety this humdrum job.
He suddenly recalled his
remember an event
8
recall v, I or T [rɪ'kɔːl] childhood memories from the

from the past
place.
money you pay to
have sth. (usually
9
Do you have a newspaper

subscription n, C [səb'skrɪpʃən] a newspaper or
subscription?
magazine) delivered to
your home
10
The training was extremely

difficult and causing
tough adj [tʌf] tough, but I was determined to
you a lot of problems
finish the course.
11
It never occurred to me that he

occur to sb. come to sb.'s mind
could be lying.
12
Unit 7B Tell us a story – Past tenses
a name given to
What brand of washing powder
brand n, C [brænd] a product so that it can
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do you use?
be easily recognized
We're having a sales contest in
contest n, C [kɒntest] a competition
our company this month.
n, C or a treatment for hands I need to have a manicure
manicure [mænɪkjʊə]
UC and nails done, my nails look terrible.
not talking about your Despite her wealth, she's still
1
modest adj [mɒdɪst]
success very modest.
cut hair very close to
He cut his face while he was
shave v, I or T [ʃeɪv] the skin, especially
shaving in the morning.
from the face
2
a single page of
a presentation created As you can see in the slide, our
slide n, C [slaɪd]
with software like sales have increased by 5 %.
3
PowerPoint
We were told to come up
come up with think of with a solution and think of
something clever.
4
make sb. more
They're giving everyone free
give sb. attractive by giving
makeovers in the shopping
a makeover them new clothes,
mall.
5
a new hair style, etc.
give sth. (usually
She handed out a copy of the
hand out a piece of paper) to
report and waited for reactions.
everyone in a group
6
say things that are We're just joking around, we
joke around
funny don't mean it.
establish, start Carla set up her company at
7
set up
a company the age of 22.
Unit 7C Tell us a story – Humour

8
The presenter was very
humorous, making you
amusing adj [ə'mjuːzɪŋ] amusing with his stories about
think that sth. is funny
life as a travelling salesman.
9
Don't be so anxious about

anxious adj [æŋkʃəs] worried, nervous
Jack, he'll be back soon.
doing harm
It was cruel to fire John after so
10
cruel adj [kruːəl] intentionally, without

many years of loyal service.
mercy
make movements on
your face to show that I offered to help, but she just
11
frown v, I [fraʊn]
you are not happy frowned at me.
about sth.
It was good fun hiding Paul's
fun n, UC [fʌn] pleasure, entertainment
12
mouse the other day.

It was one of the funniest films
funny adj [fʌnɪ] making you laugh
I've ever seen.
grin v, I [grɪn] smile a lot He came to the office, grinning.
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That was a hilarious film, you

hilarious adj [hɪ'leərɪəs] extremely funny
must see it!
sb. who catches My grandfather was a hunter,
hunter n, C [hʌntə] animals for food or I often went to the forest with
pleasure him.
provide help that
In the office we relieve stress
1
relieve v, T [rɪ'liːv] will make a difficult

by regular exercise.
situation easier
One day before the deadline,
a feeling of stress or
tension n, UC [tentʃən] there was an atmosphere of
2
nervousness
tension in the office.
a colleague you are I'd like to invite one or two
workmate n, C [wɜːkmeɪt]
friends with (inf.) workmates to the wedding.
3
Poor Karl, stop making jokes at

at sb.'s expense making sb. look stupid
his expense.
stop feeling excited or Calm down and relax, I'm sure
calm down
4
panicky we'll find your cat soon.

I'd like to point out that my
point out underline, highlight performance exceeded results
of all my colleagues.
5
a trick you do to make I hate practical jokes that my

practical joke
people laugh colleagues play on me.
6
Unit 7D Tell us a story – Storytelling

having courage in At the camp, our son got
bravery n, UC [breɪvərɪ]
a frightening situation a prize for his bravery.
7
I'll never forget my

a feeling you have
disappointment when I didn't
disappointment n, UC [ˌdɪsə'pɔɪntmənt] when you didn't get
get the job after the interview
what you expected
went so well.
8
We eventually arrived over

eventually adv [ɪ'ventjʊəlɪ] after a long time
three hours late.
a mark on your body
9
After the car accident, he had

scar n, C [skɑː] which is left after an
a big scar on his right leg.
injury
I wasn't paying attention while
move against sth. hard
10
slam v, I or T [slæm] skiing and I slammed into

with a lot of force
a tree.
be slower or less
I'm doing my best but I'm
fall behind successful than the
11
always falling behind.

others
an expression that
shows that you think
You're kidding!' he gasped,
12
You're kidding. sb. is telling you sth.

when I told him what I'd seen.
that is not true, for
amusement
Unit 7E Tell us a story – Presentations
a company that
provides the same We found out that our
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competitor n, C [kəm'petɪtə] goods or services as competitor was stealing data
you and is your rival on from us.
the market
Our hotel has a wide range of
a place where
n, C or facilities, including a swimming
facility [fə'sɪlɪtɪ] a particular activity
UC pool, a sauna and a tennis
takes place
court.
1
sb. who works on
short-term projects for
We've decided to hire
freelancer n, C [friːlɑːntsə] a number of companies
a freelancer to do the training.
2
rather than being
employed by one
a talk aimed at As part of the interview,
pitch n, C [pɪtʃ] persuading sb. to prepare a demo pitch for a new
3
do sth. customer.
I found some of his stories a bit
weird adj [wɪəd] very strange or odd
weird.
4
a new business or The business venture ended
business venture company, often with when the bank refused to lend
some risk involved them any more money.
I'm fed up with doing Pam's
5
fed up with annoyed with sth.
work, I won't do any more of it.
UNIT 8A GREEN CHIC – ZERO AND FIRST CONDITIONALS
6
a glass container that
The first bulb was invented by
bulb n, C [bʌlb] is put inside a lamp and
Edison.
that produces light
Our electricity consumption
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how much of sth. you
consumption n, UC [kən'sʌmpʃən] increased again last year, we
use
must do something about it.
If you ask your staff about 8
their opinions, you'll engage
engage v, T [ɪn'geɪdʒ] involve sb. in sth.
them more in the company's
decision-making process.
One of my responsibilities
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fleet n, C [fliːt] a group of ships or cars was taking care of our fleet of
company cars.
driven, supplied by The heating system is fuelled
fuelled adj [fjʊəlt]
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power by gas.
sth. that makes you
n, C or Money is a good incentive for
incentive [ɪn'sentɪv] work hard or do sth.
UC hard work.
new
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We're launching a new

launch v, I or T [lɔːntʃ] begin sth. new
incentive scheme.
We should focus on renewable
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able to be produced
renewable adj [rɪ'njuːəbl ]̩ energy sources more than in
again
the past.
She replaced the light bulb with
replace v, T [rɪ'pleɪs] take the place of sth.
a low-energy version.
We always reuse supermarket
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reuse v, T [ˌriː'juːz] use again

carrier bags.
a company that The supplier promised me he
supplier n, C [sə'plaɪə] provides goods for would deliver the goods first
shops and businesses thing on Monday morning.
Doing the research yourself
unwanted material that
waste n, UC [weɪst] is a waste of time, ask the
you throw away
assistant to do it for you.
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carbon dioxide in the

We should launch a scheme to
carbon environment produced
reduce carbon emissions we
emissions by vehicles and
produce.
2
industrial processes
start taking steps that Our company's decided to go
go green will reduce your carbon green and now we're thinking
footprint of what steps to take.
3
being conscious of
your effect on the
Solar panels are becoming the
green chic environment and
height of green chic.
4
fashionable at the
same time
the time when sth. Never travel at peak time – it's
peak time
happens most crowded and more expensive.
5
Could you turn down the

reduce the amount or
turn down music, please? I'm trying to
intensity of sth.
work here.
6
Unit 8B Green chic – Products

piece of (electrical) We sell appliances ranging
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appliance n, C [ə'plaɪənts] equipment used in the from fridges and washing

home machines to fans.
a box where you put All the proposal went straight
bin n, C [bɪn]
waste to the bin.
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biodegradable adj [ˌbaɪəʊdɪ'greɪdɪbl ]̩ able to decay naturally Is this material biodegradable?

a cleaning product I've bought a new detergent,
n, C or
detergent [dɪ'tɜːdʒənt] to remove dirt from the old one wasn't very eco-
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UC
clothes, dishes etc. friendly.
intended to be used
Jake always uses disposable
disposable adj [dɪ'spəʊzəbl ]̩ once, then thrown
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razors.
away
a small appliance that Could you put the fan closer to
fan n, C [fæn]
moves the air in a room my desk?
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relating to methods
of growing food I'd buy organic food if it wasn't
organic adj [ɔː'gænɪk]
without using artificial so expensive.
chemicals
12
There was far too much
container or material
packaging n, UC [pækɪdʒɪŋ] packaging for such a small
that a product is sold in
item.
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make the air, water, The factory pollutes the whole
pollute v, T [pə'luːt]
earth dangerously dirty neighbourhood.
We sell the liquid in refillable
refillable adj [riːfɪləbl ]̩ able to be filled again
bottles to cut costs.
I'm looking forward to seeing
tackle v, T [tækl ]̩ deal with sth.
how he'll tackle the situation.
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the amount of carbon
dioxide emissions we What's the best way to reduce
carbon footprint
generate in our daily your carbon footprint?
activities
2
money donated to
There is a mandatory carbon
carbon offset environmental projects
offset charge with every ticket
charge to compensate for the
we sell.
CO2 emissions
3
a box made of thick
The order arrived in a large
cardboard box paper, usually pale
cardboard box.
brown
4
We're encouraged to use
energy-efficient consuming little energy
energy-efficient devices.
a car that consumes I started up my gas guzzler
gas guzzler
5
a lot of fuel and headed towards work.
a carrier bag that
Have you seen the grocery
you use when you go
grocery bag bag? It was in my handbag but
shopping and where
now I can't find it anywhere.
6
you put the food
throw plastic, glass,
In my neighbourhood everyone
separate rubbish paper etc. into different
separates rubbish.
bins
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The car accelerated and was
accelerate v, I [ək'seləreɪt] start to go faster
out of sight.
space in the back
He put his suitcase in the boot
boot n, C [buːt] of the car used for
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of the car.
luggage
take in and store I need to charge my laptop, is
charge v, T [tʃɑːdʒ]
electricity there a socket near here?
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The car emits very little

emit v, T [ɪ'mɪt] produce, generate
emissions.
part of car that The car's engine makes too
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engine n, C [endʒɪn] produces power to much noise – I've decided not

make it move to buy it.
Be careful, the chemicals
causing damage or
harmful adj [hɑːmfəl] that are released here can be
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pollution
harmful.
liquid used to supply Excuse me, where's the
petrol n, UC [petrəl]
power to vehicles nearest petrol station?
I suspect this is not an exact
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suspect v, T [sə'spekt] not trust sth. or sb.

price.
Do you drive a two-seater?
two-seater n, C [ˌtuː'siːtə] a car for two people Is it enough when you go on
holiday?
Have you heard? They're going
put up raise, increase
to put up petrol prices again.
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Unit 8D Green chic – Problem solving

He gave up his attempts to quit
attempt n, C [ə'tempt] trying to do sth.
2
smoking long ago.

a floor in a building that We have a store in the
basement n, C [beɪsmənt]
is underground basement.
3
sth. that happens as Their plan had some terrible

consequence n, C [kɒntsɪkwənts]
a result of a situation consequences.
The company's been facing
face v, T [feɪs] have to deal with sth.
a lot of problems recently.
4
Try to gather some information

collect, put several
gather v, T [gæðə] before you make any
things together
decisions.
5
When are you going to

implement v, T [ɪmplɪment] put a plan into use
implement the new regulation?
if sth. is jammed, it
I can't believe it, the printer's
jam v, I or T [dʒæm] is unable to move
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jammed again!
because it is too full
I'm afraid I'll have to reject your
reject v, T [rɪ'dʒekt] refuse sth.
proposal.
7
How will we dispose of the

dispose of get rid of sth.
waste?
We need to figure out how to
figure out think of a solution
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advertise effectively.
Can we have a word? I'd like to
have a word talk to sb.
ask you for help.
9
What's the matter?

What's up? You look sad. What's up?
(inf.)
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Unit 8E Green chic – Planning a green office

possibility of getting Is there free access to the
access n, UC [ækses]
somewhere Internet?
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a block of hard material We have a brick wall in the

brick n, C [brɪk] which is used for office, it looks very nice,
building walls actually.
She concluded her
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finish a speech or
conclude v, I or T [kən'kluːd] presentation with a short
a piece of writing
summary.
a small part of a room
separated from the The changing cubicles at the
cubicle n, C [kjuːbɪkl ]̩
rest of the room for swimming pool are too small.
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individual use
She was given a giant teddy
giant adj [dʒaɪənt] extremely large
bear when her son was born.
a moment when sb.
n, C or stops you from doing What was I talking about
interruption [ˌɪntə'rʌpʃən]
UC sth. else in order to talk before the interruption?
to you
1
In the morning, I always have
mug n, C [mʌg] a large cup
tea from my mug.
a person working or
How many occupants do the
2
occupant n, C [ɒkjʊpənt] living in a building
rooms sleep?
(form.)
a thin wall that
There's a partition between the
partition n, C [pɑːtɪʃən] separates one part of
3
two offices.
a room from another
the border of an
There's a river flowing along
perimeter n, C [pə'rɪmɪtə] enclosed area, such as
the perimeter of the field.
4
an office or a car park
bring sth. (a building Thousands of books had to
refurbish v, T [ˌriː'fɜːbɪʃ] etc.) up to a better be removed from the library
standard than before before it could be refurbished.
5
a thin, usually movable
We change the screens every
wall that you can use
screen n, C [skriːn] year so that we don't get bored
to separate one space
with the design.
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from another
a roof window built to There are several new
skylight n, C [skaɪlaɪt] let more light in the skylights in the roof so we have
building much more daylight now.
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a soundproof wall does
Each office had soundproof
soundproof adj [saʊndpruːf] not allow noise to get
walls.
through it 8
a device that opens
Can you close the tap while
tap n, C [tæp] and closes water flow
you brush your teeth?
from a pipe
Could you show me to the
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washroom n, C [wɒʃrʊm] toilet (old-fash.)

washroom, please?
I think I'll shut down the
shut down switch off
computer and go home.
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sth. that is made to Mobile phones come with
accessory n, C [ək'sesərɪ] work with a larger or many fancy accessories these
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more important device days.

a computer programme
You might have problems
that you use to surf the
browser n, C [braʊzə] seeing the content with this
Internet, e.g. Internet
browser.
Explorer, Mozilla etc.
I don't think I've ever met
dumb adj [dʌm] stupid, silly
anyone as dumb as him.
1
refuse permission for

forbid v, T [fə'bɪd] sb. to do sth., or for sth. You can't forbid me to see him.
to happen
2
a new creation of sth.

n, C or Who stands behind the
invention [ɪn'ventʃən] that has not been made
UC invention of the Internet?
before
impossible not to want, His chocolate cake was
3
irresistible adj [ˌɪrɪ'zɪstəbl ]̩

like, enjoy etc. irresistible.
I'll upload the files to my
upload v, T [ʌp'ləʊd] send to the Internet website, and you can download
4
them from there.

Don't give up if you don't like
become interested in
get into the genre first, you'll soon get
sth.
into it.
5
Do you know where I could buy

manga comics Japanese comic books
some manga comics?
The mass media know very
6
television, radio and

mass media well how to manipulate
newspaper
information.
the particular noise that
He changes the ring tone on
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ring tone a mobile phone makes

his mobile every week!
when it receives a call
The mobile phone has all
standard feature typical part standard features plus a few
8
unique ones.
What are you tapping out
write on a mobile
tap out again? Switch off the mobile
phone or tablet screen
and talk with us.
9
people who as
The cellphone novel is
thumb adolescents
increasingly popular especially
generation communicated by text
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among the thumb generation.

messaging on mobiles
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Unit 9B IT generation – Active or passive
by mistake, not I think I deleted the e-mail
accidentally adv [ˌæksɪ'dentəlɪ]
intentionally accidentally, sorry.
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sb. who travels with We met two backpackers
backpacker n, C ['bækˌpækə] a backpack, usually on from Australia while we were
a budget travelling around China.
The hospital banned the use of
ban v, T [bæn] forbid from an activity mobile phones throughout the
wards.
1
n, C or There are a few concerns we
concern [kən'sɜːn] a feeling of worry
UC need to discuss.
discuss sth. with sb. I'd like to consult that with my
consult v, T [kən'sʌlt] in order to know their manager before I give you
2
opinion or get advice a definite answer.
I looked at the content of the
ideas contained in
book and knew immediately
content n, UC [kɒntent] a piece of writing, film
3
that this wasn't what I was
etc.
looking for.
Banning people from having
counter- [ˌkaʊntə- having the opposite
adj cigarette breaks proved
4
productive prə'dʌktɪv] effect than productive
counter-productive.
Although the number of our
advertisements has decreased,
decrease v, I or T [dɪ'kriːs] go down
5
we've had great sales results
this year.
a small amount in While I was crossing the
drop n, C [drɒp] a round shape, usually desert, I would have killed for
6
made by water a few drops of water.
He was fired for misusing the
misuse v, T [ˌmɪs'juːz] use inappropriately
company stationery.
7
Have you got your manager's
permission n, UC [pə'mɪʃən] being allowed to do sth.
permission to take a week off?
an audio or video
broadcast that
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She missed the radio
is packaged for
podcast n, C [pɒdkɑːst] programme, but listened to the
transmission on or
podcast later.
download from the
Internet
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a statement of the how It's company's policy to

policy n, C [pɒləsɪ] sth. should work or be promote people who already
done work for us.
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not old, happening not I've got results of recent

recent adj [riːsənt]
a long time ago research here.
He fell down from a cliff but
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save sb.'s life from

rescue v, T [reskjuː] luckily was rescued and taken
a dangerous situation
to the hospital.
We've got restricted access to
restrict v, T [rɪ'strɪkt] limit
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the Internet at work.

a set of questions that
Her company carried out
you ask a lot of people
survey n, C [sɜːveɪ] a survey of people's attitutes to
in order to find out
commuting.
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about their opinions

people working in or I work in an office with a techie
techie n, C [tekɪ] very interested in IT who seems to live in his own
(inf.) world.
sth. that you should
be afraid of because The new competitor proved to
threat n, C [θret]
it might be dangerous be a real threat.
1
for you
The company's existence itself
likely to be harmed or
be threatened was threatened by the new
destroyed
legislation.
2
a system of keeping or
The company didn't allow
social getting in touch with
employees to use social
networking friends using websites
networking sites.
3
made for this purpose
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I try to avoid phone calls in

stay away from sth. or
avoid v, T [ə'vɔɪd] English, I never understand the
sb.
accent.
5
use your lungs to get

OK, calm down and breathe for
breathe v, I or T [briːð] the air in and out of
a while, will you?
your body
My talk will be very brief, I just
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brief adj [briːf] very short want to give you a summary of

the latest news.
say that sth. you have
Can you confirm the meeting in
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confirm v, I or T [kən'fɜːm] previously agreed is

an e-mail, please?
certain or valid
a system that answers
the phone for you when I left a voicemail message but
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voicemail n, UC ['vɔɪsˌmeɪl]
you're not at home or in haven't got a reply yet.
the office
be connected to sb. Helena, is that you? Thanks
get through to
over the phone God I finally got through to you.
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stop speaking on the

It was yet another sales call, so
hang up telephone and end the
I hung up.
call
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during a telephone
call, wait while the
Paula asked me to hold on
hold on person on the other
while she answered the door.
11
end temporarily stops

speaking to you
speak to a machine or
a person and say why
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I left a message for him to ring

leave a message you were calling (sb.
me back as soon as possible.
you cannot speak to
directly)
I'll look into it and get back
look into study sth. in detail to you as soon as I find the
answer.
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Would you like to leave
call sb. again or return
phone back a message? – No, don't worry,
their call
I'll phone back later.
The phone's ringing! Could you
pick up answer the phone
pick it up?
temporarily stop
speaking to sb. on the
1
Shani put David on hold while
put sb. on hold telephone and press
she answered another call.
a button so that they
cannot hear you
2
connect a person
who is calling on the
When my manager's wife rang,
put through telephone with the
I put her through straight away.
person they want to
3
speak to
write down why
a person was calling
Can I take a message? – Yes,
take a message when they cannot
4
please, tell her I called.
speak directly to the
person they wanted
5
Unit 9D IT generation – Making requests
used when you want
Hello, Peter. – Actually, my
actually adv [æktʃʊəlɪ] to correct some
name's Paul.
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information
showing no respect,
cheeky adj [tʃiːkɪ] I love Sheila's cheeky humour.
often in a funny way
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n, C or
request [rɪ'kwest] when sb. asks for sth. Can I make a request?
UC
ask sb. to do sth. kind Can I ask you a favour? I'd
ask sb. a favour
for you need to use the car tonight.
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used when you give sb. Can I close the window? –
Go ahead.
permission to do sth. Sure, go ahead.
Could you go over the figures
go over look at sth. in detail
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again, Phil?
a letter where you
introduce yourself,
I'm writing a job application but
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your qualifications and

job application I'm not sure what information
experience and state
to include.
why you are interested
in a job
11
used to introduce
Can I borrow your laptop for
a problem or before
The thing is... a minute? – The thing is I need
you give a reason you
it myself right now.
refuse sth.
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Unit 9E IT generation – Remote manager
former students of We've contacted our alumni to
alumni n, pl. [ə'lʌmnɪ] a college or university carry out a survey about their
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(mainly US) career paths.

independence,
When was the colony given
autonomy n, UC [ɔː'tɒnəmɪ] possibility to do things
autonomy?
on your own
describing sth. new,
exciting, or difficult
I enjoy getting challenging
1
challenging adj [tʃælɪndʒɪŋ] that will need a lot of

tasks, it keeps me motivated.
determination and
effort to do
officially ask sb. to She's been commissioned to
2
commission v, T [kə'mɪʃən]
do a task manage the Hawaiian project.
Is the cooperation still
feasible adj [fiːzəbl ]̩ possible (form.)
feasible?
3
goods that are carried The freight will be delivered on

freight n, UC [freɪt]
by a ship Tuesday.
The conference will be held
hold v, T [həʊld] organize in the premises of an old
4
monastery.
exchange information
Part of your job will be to liaise
liaise v, I [lɪ'eɪz] (with a person you are
with the customers.
5
co-operating with)
hidden and not seen or The view was obscured by
obscured adj [əb'skjʊəd]
heard skyscrapers.
6
The team will consist purely of

purely adv [pjʊəlɪ] only
our staff.
a person who works
Remote workers work more
somewhere away from
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remote worker efficiently, as being in an office

their colleagues or
leads to a lot of wasted time.
main office
plan to do sth. yourself My boss expects us to
take the initiative without being told to take the initiative and work
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do so independently.
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At the end of the training, we'll

n, C or being present, e.g. in
attendance [ə'tendənts] need a register to check the
UC a meeting, seminar etc.
staff attendance.
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She claimed she'd been to

say that sth. is true,
claim v, T [kleɪm] university but her knowledge
although it might not
didn't seem to prove it.
a situation in which
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It was a big dilemma deciding

you have to decide
dilemma n, C [daɪ'lemə] whether to move house to get
between two difficult
the job or not.
choices
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say sth. is bigger or When I said I had ten years'

exaggerate v, I or T [ɪg'zædʒəreɪt] more important than it experience, I exaggerated
actually is a little bit, I've only got five.
After the truth was found,
expelled adj [ɪk'spelt] forced to leave he was expelled from the
company.
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n, C or sth. that is longer than Writing the little lie was just an
extension [ɪk'stentʃən]
UC usual extension of the truth, in fact.
more important than Speaking English is
fundamental adj [ˌfʌndə'mentəl]
anything else fundamental on this position.
a characteristic of sb.
She thanked him for his
honesty n, UC [ɒnəstɪ] who always tells the
honesty.
truth
1
I'm working on an in-depth
in-depth adj [ɪndepθ] detailed, very careful
analysis of the problem.
After the revelation of the
2
n, C or making a secret
revelation [ˌrevə'leɪʃən] truth, Suzi seemed to be more
UC information known
relaxed.
We need to find somebody we
trust v, I or T [trʌst] believe, depend on sb.
3
can trust.
ask for (a job, a place
apply for at university etc.), often Nancy applied for a passport.
by filling in forms
4
Unit 10B Right and wrong – Should have
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She seemed annoyed when
annoyed adj [ə'nɔɪd] a little angry I asked her to lend me some
money.
say that you are sorry
6
Jake apologized for his bad
apologize v, I [ə'pɒlədʒaɪz] (for having done sth.
behaviour.
bad)
money that you owe to
n, C or sb., that you borrowed I have a few little debts but
7
debt [det]
UC and haven't paid back nothing too worrying.
yet
part of the price of sth.,
We paid a 10 % deposit on the
8
deposit n, C [dɪ'pɒzɪt] that you pay when you
house.
agree to buy it
making you feel
It was frustrating to look for
frustrating adj [frʌs'treɪtɪŋ] depressed, without
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a job for more than a year.

hope
an amount of money
that you borrow; you
10
take out a loan when

you borrow the money We took out a loan to buy our
loan n, C [ləʊn]
and repay it, pay it new car.
back or pay it off when
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you give the money

back
She lives on a modest salary
12
modest adj [mɒdɪst] not large or expensive and can't afford to buy
a house.
when you borrow
Dave went to the building
mortgage n, C [mɔːgɪdʒ] money from a bank to
society to arrange a mortgage.
pay for your home
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feel upset or angry My sister's offended because

offended adj [ə'fendɪd] because of sth. sb. told I told her she should take up
you or did to you exercise and lose some weight.
The hotel reception will
give to sb. sth. they
provide v, T [prə'vaɪd] provide you with all the sport
need or want
equipment you need.
become friends again Why don't you reconcile with
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reconcile v, I [rekənsaɪl]
after an argument your brother?
give back (an amount
We have to repay the mortgage
repay v, T [rɪ'peɪ] of money that you have
over a 25-year period.
2
borrowed)
We've decided to buy a house
an area at the edge of
suburb n, C [sʌbɜːb] in the suburb because it's
a city
much cheaper than in the city.
3
the first payment made

When is the down payment on
down payment when you repay a large
the flat due?
debt
4
a percentage that you

have to pay back with This bank is offering a really
interest rate a loan in addition to low interest rate so I think I'll
the money you have take out the loan there.
5
borrowed
put away some money
I'm saving up for a nice holiday
save up regularly in order to
in the summer.
6
buy sth.
Unit 10C Right and wrong – Collocations

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responsibility for
Don't put the blame for the
blame n, UC [bleɪm] a mistake or for sth.
accident on me!
bad
say or think that sb. or
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I had no one to blame but

blame v, T [bleɪm] sth. is responsible for
myself.
sth. bad
He cheated during the exam
cheat v, I or T [tʃiːt] be dishonest with sb.
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and was caught by the teacher.

sth. you have to Receiving visitors to the
n, C or
duty [djuːtɪ] do because it's part of company was one of my main
UC
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your job or life role duties.

I'd like to enhance my CV with
enhance v, T [ɪn'hɑːnts] improve
some experience from abroad.
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if sth. bad that has

happened is your fault,
you should be blamed It's not my fault that you didn't
fault n, UC [fɒlt]
for it, because you get the job!
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made a mistake or
failed to do sth.
money that you pay to
the police when you
I broke the speed limit and had
fine n, C [faɪn] break the law, e.g.
to pay a fine.
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when you are speeding
or drink-driving
the quality of being
We appreciate your integrity
honest and strong
integrity n, UC [ɪn'tegrətɪ] and would like to offer you
about what you believe
a promotion.
to be right
Obesity can result in many
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obesity n, UC [əʊ'biːsɪtɪ] extreme fatness
serious diseases.
stress or the force you We're all under a lot of
pressure n, UC [preʃə] apply to sth. that you pressure so we can lose our
press temper at times.
2
Thanks to the time
management training, the
significantly adv [sɪg'nɪfɪkəntlɪ] a lot, very much
productivity of our team has
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increased significantly.
if sb. threatens you, The company threatened to
threaten v, T [θretən] they tell you that they make job cuts unless sales
will harm you increased.
4
give reasons (often not
good ones) for doing
He tried to make an excuse for
make excuses sth. bad, stupid etc., or
his bad behaviour.
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for not doing sth. you
should have
The lack of knowledge in
unfortunate
bad result the department led to some
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outcome
unfortunate outcomes.
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sth. that you say or
write to show that you You made me late, and I want
apology n, C [ə'pɒlədʒɪ]
are sorry for sth. bad an apology. 8
you have done (form.)
A guy bumped into me in the
bump v, I [bʌmp] hit into sth. or sb.
street and broke my glasses.
James's work is just
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with horrible
disastrous adj [dɪ'zɑːstrəs] disastrous, we should have
consequences
never hired him.
There have been several
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a small problem or
hiccup n, C [hɪkʌp] hiccups but everything should
delay
be fine by now.
We're preparing improvement
n, C or a change that you do to
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improvement [ɪm'pruːvmənt] of the website in the near

UC make sth. better
future.
the ability to wait Thank you for your patience,
patience n, UC [peɪʃənts]
without complaining we do appreciate it.
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an order to return
products made by
The company apologized for
recall n, C [rɪ'kɔːl] a particular company
the recall of the toy.
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because there is
a problem or mistake
do sth. you don't really
If our sales don't increase
want to do because
resort v, I [rɪ'zɔːt] soon, we'll have to resort to
you don't have any
redundancies.
other option
clean sth. with a piece I'm so sorry, I think I've
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wipe v, T [waɪp]
of cloth accidentally wiped the file.
We made a lot of mistakes, but
during the time when
along the way we also learnt a lot along the
sth. else is happening
way.
2
The report's going to take us

be patient while we
bear with us three more days to prepare,
do sth.
please bear with us.
3
take a turn before you

Her dad was manager of the
should, when you and
jump the queue club, so they were able to jump
others are waiting in
the queue.
a queue
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We've got a bit of a problem

sort out solve (a problem) with the database here. Could
you sort it out, Greg?
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Unit 10E Right and wrong – Doing the right thing

I helped a blind man cross the
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blind adj [blaɪnd] not able to see

street.
dealing with difficult
He wasn't brave enough to dive
brave adj [breɪv] situations with courage
into the deep water.
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and confidence
always behaving in the
same way and having
consistent adj [kən'sɪstənt] His work is consistent.
the same attitudes and
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standards
I've decided to dedicate
give your time or
dedicate v, T [dedɪkeɪt] a few days of my holiday to
energy to sth.
a language course.
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prepared to consider
and accept other I wish all my students were as
open-minded adj [ˌəʊpən'maɪndɪd]
people's ideas and open-minded as you.
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opinions
thinking calmly and I'm sure rejecting the job was
rational adj [ræʃənəl]
sensibly a rational decision to make.
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able to understand
He was sensitive to other
sensitive adj [sensɪtɪv] other people's feelings
people's needs.
and problems
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It is a short-term project, we
having effect for a short
short-term adj [ˌʃɔːt'tɜːm] expect it to last for about two
period of time
months.
having dark skin
because you have He returned from the holiday
tanned adj [tænd]
spent a long time in the tanned and relaxed.
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sun
always thinking of
things you can do to
thoughtful adj [θɔːtfəl] She looked thoughtful.
make other people
happy
making good decisions Do you think that was a wise
wise adj [waɪz]
and giving good advice decision?
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time away from work
His secretary was away on
maternity leave that a woman takes
maternity leave.
when she has a baby
2
Have you heard? Sam and
split up end a relationship
Laura have split up!
I usually take it easy when
not to worry about sth.
take it easy I have to deal with stressful
3
too much
situations at work.
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I'd like to work for an aid
aid n, UC [eɪd] help, support
organization after I graduate.
We're getting close to
a dividing line between
border n, C [bɔːdə] the border, prepare your
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two countries
passports, please.
money that you give
n, C or Thank you, that's a very
contribution [ˌkɒntrɪ'bjuːʃən] a charity or another
UC generous contribution.
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organization
having social problems The government promised to
disadvantaged adj [ˌdɪsəd'vɑːntɪdʒd] or no money or do more for disadvantaged
education children.
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give (money) to The shopkeeper promised to
donate v, I or T [dəʊ'neɪt] a charity or another donate some prizes for the
organization raffle. 8
a natural catastrophe
Hundreds of people were killed
earthquake n, C [ɜːθkweɪk] when the ground
in an earthquake in China.
shakes
The company exploited all its
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exploit v, T [ɪk'splɔɪt] use sth. for advantage

resources.
She gradually realised that it
gradually adv [grædjʊlɪ] slowly, step by step
was not a job for her.
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a natural catastrophe
She ran to the basement to
hurricane n, C [hʌrɪkən] when there is strong
hide from the hurricane.
circular wind
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when you laugh, or

They say laughter is the best
laughter n, UC [lɑːftə] the sound of people
medicine.
laughing
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non-governmental
organization, a national Many NGOs are associated
NGO n, C [ˌendʒiː'əʊ]
organization that is not with the United Nations.
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run by the government

non-profit organization,
an organization that
uses the money it She works for an NPO which
NPO n, C [ˌenpiː'əʊ]
makes to do more helps homeless children.
work instead of making
a profit for its owners
1
a situation when sb.

We watched a performance of
performance n, C [pə'fɔːmənts] performs a play or
Hamlet.
a piece of music
sb. who has been We're raising money for
2
forced to leave their an organization that helps

refugee n, C [ˌrefjʊ'dʒiː]
country for political refugees from third world
reasons countries.
3
help and being kind I'd like to thank you for all the
support n, UC [sə'pɔːt]
to sb. support you've shown me.
sb. who has been hurt
Have they identified all the
victim n, C [vɪktɪm] or killed, especially in
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victims yet?
a crime
sb. who does a job
I'm going to teach English in
volunteer n, C [ˌvɒlən'tɪə] willingly without being
Africa as a volunteer.
5
paid
Sandra married a wealthy
wealthy adj [welθɪ] rich American and lived a life of
luxury.
6
an entertainment etc.
where the money paid
fund-raising The fund-raising event was
by people attending is
event a great success.
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given to help a charity

or good cause
a situation when sth.
Our organization sends
very bad happens
8
natural disaster volunteers to areas hit by

which can cause a lot
natural disasters.
of damage
I'm thinking of studying
arts such as dance, performing arts, but I'm not
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performing arts
music or drama sure if I can earn a decent
living by that.
ideas that a political
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political/social Our company always works

party thinks are
agenda without any political agenda.
important
a place where refugees Kim spent all his childhood in
refugee camp
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go to be protected a refugee camp.

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Unit 11B Working together – Writing e-mails 2
After her appearance on TV,
being present
appearance n, C [ə'pɪərənts] she was constantly asked for
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somewhere in public
autographs.
Can you please confirm your
possibility to be bought,
availability n, UC [əˌveɪlə'bɪlɪtɪ] availability for the fund-raising
used, had or met
event on July 5th?
We've bought a one-minute
an amount of time
slot n, C [slɒt] slot on TV to promote the
given to an event
1
event.
The dinner at the restaurant
terrific adj [tə'rɪfɪk] great (inf.) was terrific, the best I've ever
had.
2
Could you give me an update
update n, C [ʌpdeɪt] the latest information
on how the project's going?
get where you wanted If we don't reach our targets for
3
reach a target to get, achieve your this quarter, our salaries will
goal decrease.
work day and work hard without any Our team is working day and
night breaks night to fix the problem.
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Unit 11C Working together – Present perfect continuous
5
Our annual staff get-together
annual adj [ænjʊəl] happening every year always takes place before
Christmas.
a small object filled
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with powder that burns On bonfire night, we went
firework n, C [faɪəwɜːk] brighly or explodes in outside to set off some
the sky, used as part of fireworks.
a celebration
7
sb. who is the head of
Should the city have an elected
mayor n, C [meə] the local government in
mayor?
a town or city 8
a sheet of printed news
about an organization, The company newsletter
newsletter n, C ['njuːzˌletə]
that is sent regularly to comes out monthly.
its members
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if a woman or female
animal is pregnant, she She got pregnant soon after
pregnant adj [pregnənt]
has a baby growing in they were married.
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her body
n, C or when you are given She felt she deserved
promotion [prə'məʊʃən]
UC a more senior job promotion.
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a formal party where The wedding reception will

reception n, C [rɪ'sepʃən]
people are welcomed start at 5.
a time when you don't
n, C or Have you got any special plans
retirement [rɪ'taɪəmənt] work anymore, usually
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UC for your retirement?

because you are old
a circle of light that She was standing in the
spotlight n, C [spɒtlaɪt] is directed to sb. spotlight, trying to remember
important her lines.
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become stretched or I think I strained my back while

strain v, I or T [streɪn]
make sth. stretched I was lifting the boxes.
What does the chief executive
chief executive the head of a company
think of the proposal?
a day when sth. is
When is the due date? I guess
supposed or expected
due date you're going on maternity leave
to happen, e.g. a birth
1
pretty soon.
of a baby
make a promise (to sb.)
He bought her a diamond ring
get engaged that you and they will
when they got engaged.
2
get married
a party that people
They've just moved, and are
house-warming have to celebrate
holding a house-warming party
party moving into a new
3
on Saturday evening.
home
a party when you
say good-bye to
Are you planning to have
4
leaving do a colleague who

a leaving do before you retire?
has been with your
company for some time
So, what have we lined up for
5
line up prepare, organize sth.

today?
time away from work Will your company allow you to
paternity leave that a man takes when take paternity leave when you
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his partner has a baby have the baby?
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We'd like to go away for the

depend v, I [dɪ'pend] be decided by sth. weekend, but it depends on the
weather.
Carla is expecting a baby, so
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expect v, I or T [ɪk'spekt] be pregnant we'll need someone to cover

for her soon.
This is a long-term assignment
having effect for a long
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long-term adj [ˌlɒŋ'tɜːm] so it's crucial that you are

period of time
available for at least two years.
a process of
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establishing mutually
beneficial relationships
networking n, UC [netwɜːkɪŋ] Do you enjoy networking?
with other professional
people and building
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alliances
I expect the first outcomes by
outcome n, C [aʊtkʌm] result
Friday.
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Socializing is one of my
spending time with
favourite free-time activities,
socializing n, UC [səʊʃəlaɪzɪŋ] friends, enjoying
so networking is not a problem
yourself
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for me.
a company that another
Ford has subsidiaries all over
subsidiary n, C [səb'sɪdɪərɪ] company owns or
the world.
controls
finding solutions to I find troubleshooting a piece
troubleshooting n, UC ['trʌbl ˌ̩ ʃuːtɪŋ]
serious problems of cake.
two babies that were
1
Liz is expecting twins so she's
twins n, pl. [twɪnz] born on the same day
putting on weight quickly.
to one mother
become confident in I haven't been working here for
find my feet
2
a new situation long, so I'm still finding my feet.
talk about people's
lives and things that Have you got any new inside
inside gossip
have been happening gossip?
3
at work
This job requires a people
sb. who likes being with
people person person, so communication
other people
4
skills are essential.
start doing a job that I'm taking over from Jeff when
take over from
sb. else did before he retires.
5
when sb. is not popular The minister left under a cloud
under a cloud or trusted because they after he had been accused of
have done sth. bad corruption.
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Unit 11E Working together – Team-building
A woman approached our table
approach v, I or T [ə'prəʊtʃ] come near sth. or sb. and asked me if I knew who
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she was.
develop a special We're thinking of new ways to
bond v, I or T [bɒnd]
relationship with sb. bond our team. 8
a group of people who She joined the choir when she
choir n, C [kwaɪə]
sing was 11.
made for a particular We offer customized events
customized adj [kʌstəmaɪzd] group, person or that will cater for all your
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company needs.
take away an amount I didn't have any coffee, can
deduct v, T [dɪ'dʌkt]
from a total number you deduct it from the bill?
10
We went skiing on a glacier, it

glacier n, C [glæsɪə] a large piece of ice
was amazing.
feeling that sth. is your Jason couldn't stop feeling
guilty adj [gɪltɪ]
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fault guilty about what happened.

a puzzle made of a lot
of pieces which form We spent all afternoon doing
jigsaw n, C [dʒɪgsɔː]
a picture if they are put the jigsaw.
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together correctly
After they'd split up, Karen felt
miserable adj [mɪzərəbl ]̩ very unhappy
miserable.
The information gave me
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a way of thinking about

perspective n, C [pə'spektɪv] a new perspective of the whole
sth.
problem.
When we reached the top of
stunning adj [stʌnɪŋ] extremely beautiful the mountain, we could see
a stunning view of the lake.
be suitable for sth. or Does this kind of arrangement
suit v, T [sjuːt]
sb. suit you?
1
an exercise that is
Most of the staff dislike
used to bring work
team-building n, UC ['tiːmˌbɪldɪŋ] team-building exercises and
colleagues together to
activities.
2
cooperate
if sth. is unforgettable,
It was an unforgettable
unforgettable adj [ˌʌnfə'getəbl ]̩ you cannot forget it
experience.
even if you wanted to
3
Going to the seminar was

useful or beneficial for
worthwhile adj [ˌwɜːθ'waɪl] really worthwhile, I learnt a lot
the money or effort
of new skills.
4
time spent out of the

Where are you going on your
away day office on team-building
annual away day?
events
5
a game or puzzle My grandfather regularly

brain teaser with a question that is solves brain teasers to keep
difficult to answer mentally fit.
provide what sb. needs We cater for everyone,
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cater for
or wants whatever their needs.
stop worrying or
I need to clear my mind, so
thinking about
clear your mind I'm taking a few days off next
sth., usually about
7
week.
a problem
Have you prepared anything
for the team-building weekend
have sth. in mind have a plan
8
yet? – Yes, I have a few things

in mind.
release anger,
The only way I can let off
let off steam excitement or energy in
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steam is to go for a long run.

a safe way
go for a walk, after Let's stretch our legs a little bit
stretch your legs
sitting for a long time and walk to the metro station.
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well enough for Mr Simmons is a VIP client, so
adequately adv [ædəkwətlɪ]
a purpose treat him adequately, please.
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say you have done sth.
admit v, I or T [əd'mɪt] She admitted she was wrong.
wrong
Otto dreamt of a career as
athlete n, C [æθliːt] a sportsperson
a professional athlete.
being brave when
It takes courage to admit that
courage n, UC [kʌrɪdʒ] you are in a difficult
you are wrong.
1
situation
when you believe
people aren't honest We can't cooperate if there's
distrust n, UC [dɪ'strʌst]
and usually do bad distrust between us.
2
things
if sth. is embarrassing, It was very embarrassing
embarrassing adj [ɪm'bærəsɪŋ] it makes you feel silly because he heard what I said
and ashamed about him.
3
After the failure of his
n, C or
failure [feɪljə] the opposite of success company, he never set up
UC
another business again.
4
There were so many faults
in the translation that they
fault n, UC [fɒlt] mistake
decided to find another
translator.
5
sb. who knows a lot We're having a session with
guru n, C [gʊruː] about sth. and gives the guru of our line of business,
advice to others I can't wait!
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pronounce in a wrong I can't stand Liv, she keeps
mispronounce v, T [ˌmɪsprə'naʊnts]
way mispronouncing my name!
It's natural to have a break
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natural adj [nætʃərəl] normal from time to time, you can't
work 8 hours without a pause.
According to this theory, there
sb. who does a job well
performer n, C [pə'fɔːmə] are two kinds of performers at
or badly
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work.
In the end, he persuaded me
persuade v, T [pə'sweɪd] convince sb. to do sth. to buy the goods even though
I didn't need them.
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I hope you'll do the job properly

properly adv [prɒpəlɪ] correctly
next time.
10
Our boss is extremely resistant

not willing to accept
resistant adj [rɪ'zɪstənt] to change, he won't allow us to
sth.
change anything.
a time when you test
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n, C or The software offers a 3-month

trial [traɪəl] sth. to decide whether
UC trial period.
you will keep it or not
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a place where shares
He retired after ten years on
of companies and
stock exchange the stock market, exhausted by
organizations are sold
the constant stress.
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and bought
not be careful and be If he hadn't taken risks, he
take risks willing to do dangerous would have never built such
things a company.
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say that you think sb. He was accused of stealing the

accuse v, T [ə'kjuːz]
has done sth. bad painting.
when the police take
2
a person to a police He was arrested for selling

arrest v, T [ə'rest]
station because he/she drugs.
has done sth. illegal
suddenly fall down She collapsed as she had
3
collapse v, I [kə'læps] because you are ill or been experiencing a lot of

weak stress.
n, C or when sb. writes untrue Lord Smith sued the
libel [laɪbəl]
UC statements about sb. newspaper for libel.
4
leave a job, etc. Tom didn't get on with the

quit v, I or T [kwɪt] especially without manager and decided to quit
finishing it completely his job.
5
She agreed with the

n, C or divorce only after he
settlement [setl m
̩ ənt] paying off a debt
UC offered a generous financial
settlement.
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make a legal claim

Pam sued the company for
sue v, I or T [suː] against sb. because
compensation.
they have harmed you
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a serious health
problem during which
He died of heart attack at the
heart attack the heart does not
age of 45.
have enough blood and
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which can cause death

seen a lot in the media He gradually got tired of being
in the public eye
and public constantly in the public eye.
9
live in separate They're living apart but haven't

live apart
households decided to get divorced yet.
Her husband has an alibi so
decide that sth. is
10
rule out we can rule him out as the

impossible
murderer.
leave a place very
storm off quickly because you She stormed off in a rage.
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are angry
a place where you go Rumour has it that she's been
weight loss clinic
to get thinner to a weight loss clinic.
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Unit 12C Trial and error – Consumer vocabulary
sb. whose job is to
Could you recommend a good
carpenter n, C [kɑːpɪntə] make new furniture,
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and reliable carpenter?
doors etc.
sb. who is dishonest in
I once hired a cowboy builder
business or produces
cowboy n, C [kaʊbɔɪ] who insisted on being paid in
very bad quality work
cash.
(inf.)
I don't think I'll hire a decorator,
sb. whose job is to
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decorator n, C [dekəreɪtə] it can't be that difficult to paint
repaint walls
the walls.
He demanded to see my
demand v, T [dɪ'mɑːnd] ask for sth. forcefully
manager.
2
change the colour of
dye v, T [daɪ] Do you have your hair dyed?
sth., usually hair
The client claimed you had
insult v, T [ɪn'sʌlt] say sth. offensive to sb.
3
insulted him, is that true?
charge too much This airline is well known for
overcharge v, I or T [ˌəʊvə'tʃɑːdʒ]
money for sth. (form.) overcharging its passengers.
4
sb. whose job is
to repair leaking The plumber said he didn't
plumber n, C [plʌmə]
bathroom taps and have the right tools and left.
pipes
5
a piece of paper on
which a doctor writes The doctor gave her
prescription n, C [prɪ'skrɪpʃən]
what medicine sb. a prescription for some tablets.
should have
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return money to you if
When the concert was
you are not satisfied
refund v, T [ˌrɪ'fʌnd] cancelled, they had to refund
with the goods or
money to all the ticket holders.
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services
complain about sb. to Did you report it to the
report v, I or T [rɪ'pɔːt]
people in authority authorities?
respected for being This is a reputable company
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reputable adj [repjʊtəbl ]̩ honest or for doing known for its customer-
good work oriented approach.
There are so many online
a clever but dishonest
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scams these days, you should

scam n, C [skæm] way to make money
be careful when paying on the
(inf.)
Internet.
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You've had your hair

straighten v, I or T [streɪtən] make sth. straight
straightened! It looks fabulous!
payment made in notes I prefer cash-in-hand
cash-in-hand and coins so that there electricians, they're much
11
is no record cheaper.
12
have bad experience OK, I've learnt my lesson,
learn your lesson and know how not to I'll never hire a cash-in-hand
do sth. as a result plumber again.
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used before you say We arrived at the hotel at 1

needless to say sth. clear, expected am. Needless to say we were
and not surprising exhausted.
They completely ripped me off
charge too much
rip off when they charged me all the
money for sth. (inf.)
extra expenses.
sb. who is dishonest in
1
Why did you do business with

rogue business or produces
him? He's an infamous rogue
tradesperson very bad quality work
tradesman.
(form.)
2
I take pride in my computer

take pride in be proud about sth.
skills.
UK government
Trading I reported the agency to
agency responsible for
3
Standards Trading Standards.

protecting consumers
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This mistake is quite common

common adj [kɒmən] usual, frequent
with students.
saying or writing that
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n, C or I sent a complaint but no

complaint [kəm'pleɪnt] you are not happy or
UC answer has come yet.
satisfied about sth.
The instructions are very
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confusing adj [kən'fjuːzɪŋ] difficult to understand confusing, I'm not able to

follow them.
I've had an accident! I'm
damage v, T [dæmɪdʒ] destroy, harm sth.
alright, but the car's damaged.
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when sb. brings sth. to

n, C or your house of office, There's no postal delivery on
delivery [dɪ'lɪvərɪ]
UC e.g. letters or things Sunday.
you have asked for
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I'm afraid I've received a faulty

faulty adj [fɒltɪ] containing mistakes
invoice.
We apologize for any
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n, C or a situation that causes

inconvenience [ˌɪnkən'viːnɪənts] inconvenience that we have
UC a problem
caused.
making you believe sth. The information in the leaflet
10
misleading adj [ˌmɪs'liːdɪŋ]

that is not true was misleading, in my opinion.
sth. that has been
wrapped in paper so I'll send the parcel to her
parcel n, C [pɑːsəl]
11
that it can be sent tomorrow.

somewhere
The customer required VIP
require v, T [rɪ'kwaɪə] need, want
treatment.
12
I work in retail and sometimes
selling goods in small
retail n, UC [riːteɪl] it's difficult to cater for all
quantities
customers' needs.
UNIT
There's some stuff on the
stuff n, UC [stʌf] things (inf.)
kitchen floor.
# [hæʃ] hash (inf.)
- [haɪfən] hyphen
/ [slæʃ] slash
give sb. sth. that
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I'll pass on the message,
pass on another person has
thanks for calling.
given you
move the computer
2
mouse down so that If you scroll down, you'll see
scroll down you can see the bottom our contact details at the
of a website, document bottom of the page.
etc.
3
Unit 12E Trial and error – Online entrepreneurs
be successful in doing She has achieved her life's
4
achieve v, T [ə'tʃiːv]
sth. ambition.
sb. who is not I take part in amateur golf
amateur n, C [æmətə]
a professional person tournaments.
5
She writes a weekly column
column n, C [kɒləm] a vertical block of text
about fashion.
a payment that is made Our sales team works on
n, C or
commission [kə'mɪʃən] to sb. who sells goods commission, which improves
6
UC
of sb. else their efficiency.
I'm currently looking for a job in
currently adv [kʌrəntlɪ] now, in the present
retail sales.
7
The number of our regular
customers has dropped rapidly
rapidly adv [ræpɪdlɪ] quickly
and we need to indentify the
causes.
8
a small amount of sth.
as an example of what The shop gave away free
sample n, C [sɑːmpl ]̩
the thing or product will samples of lotion.
9
be like
drop to the ground and
make a mess, or make My little boy spilt the milk on
spill v, I or T [spɪl]
10
this happen, usually the table.

about liquid
n, C or The price will depend on the
volume [vɒljuːm] number, amount of sth.
UC volume of the order.
11
go away and leave sth. I need to take some time off

get away from
behind work and get away from it all.
12
If you order more than three
give away give sth. for sb. for free items, the shop gives away
cosmetics vouchers.
UNIT
If you want to become

be different and
stand out a star, you need to stand out
noticeable
somehow.
Tom and I've split up, it just
work out be effective, successful
didn't work out.
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UNIT 1 – QUALITY TIME - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

b block [blɒk] t trek [trek] ɪ living [ˈlɪvɪŋ]

Unit 1B Quality time – Present tense question form

clean sth. (hair, teeth Do you brush your teeth after

comb v, T [kəʊm] tidy your hair

get or make better

patient adj [peɪʃənt]

boot up a computer memory computer? – I haven't booted

I can't wait to be on holiday!

Unit 1C Quality time – Free-time activities

I love buying new gadgets,

incredible adj [ɪnkredɪbl ]̩

not exactly but

spectacular adj [spek'tækjʊlə] amazing to look at

Why do you do parachute

But these ﬁgures aren't up-

was this clown and...

discuss young people.

hire people to work for

Unit 1E Quality time – Life coaching

balance n, UC [bælənts] between two things or life balance if you want to be

to give advice on sth.

We desperately need someone

You need to learn how to

fatigue n, UC [fə'tiːg] constantly and across the desert, she died

UC of time in order to tell

sth. that prevents you The biggest obstacle seems to

Experts believe that

make sth. smaller in I meditate on a regular basis

mountains where yet.

in a place of budget restrictions.

an airline that charges

Unit 2B Globetrotters – Present continuous for future plans

We travel around a lot, but our

deal n, C [dɪəl] good deal. Now we'd pay much

downtown adj [ˌdaʊn'taʊn] in the city centre (US)

like quitting at some points.

area of water where

Never go to the mountains

used when you've got

usually for a holiday

restroom n, C [restruːm] toilet (US)

usually about clothes

usually luxurious a discounted price.

body part of animals We found an owl with

others, eaten after

Unit 2D Globetrotters – Agreeing and disagreeing

additional adj [ə'dɪʃənəl] extra

board v, I or T [bɔːd] board the ﬂight KS5436

luggage and didn't want to wait

charges for boarding ﬁrst?

happening from time to I go for an occasional drink

Could you do me a favour

Unit 2E Globetrotters – Five days in Dubai

New York is famous for its

the most important

her hips and stomach years ago.

UNIT 3A BE MY GUEST – BASE FORM WITH TO OR -ING FORM

appreciation of the meal.

I couldn't ﬁnd where I stopped

Your behaviour will certainly

The graphs indicate that our