Subject: Unit 3 / Work

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1.challenging: (adjective) : offering a challenge; testing one's ability or endurance

Example: This has been a challenging time for us all.

2. exciting: (adjective): producing excitement; thrilling

Example: It was a really exciting match.

3.flexible: (adjective) : able to change or be changed easily according to the situation

Example: My schedule is flexible - I could arrange to meet with you any day next week.

4. glamorous: (adjective): attractive in an exciting and special way

Example: She looks glamorous in that red dress.

5. monotonous: ( adjective) : not changing and therefore boring

Example: The music became monotonous after a while.

6.repetitive: ( adjective) : involving doing or saying the same thing

several times, especially in a way that is boring

Example: She left the job because the work was too repetitive.

7. rewarding: (adjective): giving a reward, especially by making you feel satisfied that

you have done something important or useful, or done something well

Example: Textbook writing can be an intellectually and financially rewarding activity.

8. satisfying: (adjective): making you feel pleased by providing what you need or want

Example: It is very satisfying to know that the project was a success.

9. stressful: (adjective): making you feel worried and nervous

Example: Police work is physically demanding and stressful.

10. stimulating :( adjective): if something is stimulating, it encourages new ideas

Example: The classes look attractive and stimulating.

11.tedious :( adjective): boring

Example: The problem is that I find most forms of exercise so tedious.

12. time-consuming :( adjective): takes a lot of time to do

Example: Producing a dictionary is a very time-consuming job.

13.work-life balance: (noun):

the amount of time you spend doing your job compared with
the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy

Example: It can be difficult to get the right work-life balance.

Choose the correct words to complete the sentences

time -consuming / challenging / tedious / stressful / flexible 

1. This work is ____________________, but it needs to be done.

2. I’m fortunate because my job has______________ hours, and I can come and

go pretty much as I want.
3.Working in the emergency room of a major hospital is a highly ______________ work.
4. Learning a new computer program can be a ___________________ process.
5. The slope was _________________ for even the most experienced climbers.

Write 4 sentences using the vocabulary words above.

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2._____________________________________________________________________________________

3._____________________________________________________________________________________

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