WORDS

VACANCY /ˈveɪkənsi/ вакансія,

Starting as a page-boy in the household of a merchant-prince he had risen by due degrees from
the position of fourth to first footman, for a year he had been single-handed butler to a widowed
peeress and, till the vacancy occurred at St. Peter's, butler with two men under him in the house of a
retired ambassador.

There were no vacancies at the hotel you recommended me the other day.

OCCASION /əˈkeɪʒən/ привід, нагода

He remembered still the occasion on which the organist had got in trouble and the bother they
had all had to hush things up.

My mother was excited to see me dressed up for the occasion.

OCCUR /əˈkɜː/ відбуватися, траплятися

Starting as a page-boy in the household of a merchant-prince he had risen by due degrees from
the position of fourth to first footman, for a year he had been single-handed butler to a widowed
peeress and, till the vacancy occurred at St. Peter's, butler with two men under him in the house of
a retired ambassador.

I heavy downpour will occur in northern England tonight.

SCHOLAR /ˈskɒlə / вчений, науковець

Me wife's quite a scholar and if I want to write a letter she writes it for me.

Several interpretations of the Loch Ness legend have been put forward by modern scholars.

CHARACTER /kærəktə/ характер, герой

His character was unimpeachable.

Hercule Poirot is a very interesting character.

SELF-ASSURANCE /əˈʃʊərəns/ самовпевненість

He had tact, firmness and self-assurance.

I feel that I may lose my self-assurance in a big company of people that I barely know.

CIRCUMSTANCE /ˈsɜːkəmstæns/ обставина, випадок

"But a most extraordinary circumstance came to my knowledge the other day and I felt it my
duty to impart it to the churchwardens”

Under the circumstances, maybe it was impossible to be gentle.

INSUFFICIENT insufficient /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/, недостатня

He wore it with complacence for it was the dignified symbol of his office, and without it
(when he took it off to go home) he had the disconcerting sensation of being somewhat
insufficiently clad.

Insufficient sleep is bad enough for your body, without the dangers of sleep apnea.
 FAVOUR /ˈfeɪvə/ послуга, користь, у пітримку

He kept his new one, its folds as full and stiff though it were made not of alpaca
but of perennial bronze, for funerals and weddings (St. Peter's, Neville Square,
was a church much favoured by the fashionable for these ceremonies) and now
he wore only his second-best.

Do me a favor and don't listen to Susan this time.

RESIGNATION /ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃən/ відставка

I shall be 'appy to 'and in my resignation as soon as you've found somebody to take my place."

Paul’s eventual resignation was due to ill-health in 2017.

DISCONCERTING /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋ/ бентежний syn. unsettling, disturbing

He wore it with complacence for it was the dignified symbol of his office, and without it (when
he took it off to go home) he had the disconcerting sensation of being somewhat insufficiently clad.

Even as an adult, princess Diana found fame disconcerting.

SUCCESSION /səkˈseʃən/ ланцюг, безперервний рядц

During the sixteen years he had been verger of this church he had had a succession of such gowns,
but he had never been able to throw them away when they were worn out and the complete series,
neatly wrapped up in brown paper, lay in the bottom drawers of the wardrobe in his bedroom.

The succession of terrible incidents in her life led her to helplessness.

UNCONSCIOUS /ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ втратив свідомість

It was a source of subdued pride to him that he could nearly always quiet a whimpering infant by
the manner in which he held it and he was not unconscious of the amused admiration with which
mothers and nurses watched him settle the baby in the crook of his surpliced arm.

My friend was unconscious for 10 minutes after she saw a giant bug on the wall.

SUBDUED /səbˈdjuːd/ пригнічений

It was a source of subdued pride to him that he could nearly always quiet a whimpering infant by
the manner in which he held it and he was not unconscious of the amused admiration with which
mothers and nurses watched him settle the baby in the crook of his surpliced arm.

Some of Katy’s looks can be playful and flirty, while others are darker and more subdued.

LEISURE /ˈleʒə/ вільний час

The vicar had been but recently appointed, a red-faced energetic man in the early forties, and Albert
Edward still regretted his predecessor, a clergyman of the old school who preached leisurely
sermons in a silvery voice and dined out a great deal with his more aristocratic parishioners.

The new post gave me more leisure and the society i needed.

DIGNITY /ˈdɪɡnəti/ гідність

But when Albert Edward with his usual politeness had closed the church door behind the vicar and
the two churchwardens he could not sustain the air of unruffled dignity with which he bad borne the
blow inflicted upon him and his lips quivered.
My teacher’s speech was full of dignity and.

DIGNIFIED /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/ гідний

He wore it with complacence for it was the dignified symbol of his office, and without it (when he
took it off to go home) he had the disconcerting sensation of being somewhat insufficiently clad.

While some of the men were more dignified than others, there were some men who definitely lacked
intelligence.

IRREPROACHABLE /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbəl/ бездоганний

He had been in service before he was appointed to his ecclesiastical office, but only in very good
houses, and his deportment was irreproachable.

He was also very devout(набожний), and his morals were irreproachable.

UNIMPLEACHABLE /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbəl◂/ безперечний

His character was unimpeachable.

The communication is said to be from a source of unimpeachable authority.

PRUDENCE /ˈpruːdəns/ розсудливий

It's a matter of prudence as well as of principle."

His simplicity of life, foresight and prudence made him very powerful in life.

EMBARASSEMENT /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/ збентеження, незручність

The verger's face betrayed no sign of embarrassment.

There was no guilt or embarrassment in her eyes, I knew it was over.

FAITHFUL /ˈfeɪθfəl/ вірний

He had often thought of the pleasant reference the vicar would make in his sermon at
evensong the first Sunday after his death to the long and faithful service, and the
exemplary character of their late verger, Albert Edward Foreman.

A real man is always faithful to his wife.

Text B
6. a) Read the fragment from the Internet blog, agree or disagree with the following statements:
1. A university degree doesn’t guarantee success in life. - agree
2. The things that get jobs have more to do with attitude, first impressions and experience than a
diploma. - agree
3. Not having a degree is not a disadvantage for an enthusiastic job hunter. - agree
4. Experience, not education levels, is what employers are after. They want to know you can do the
job. - agree

SUCCESS WITHOUT A COLLEGE DEGREE?

(by Rachel Zupek from CareerBuilder.com)
Becky Blanton, 53, has worked for five major media companies, been an assistant advertising director
for a Fortune 500 company and owned her own newspaper. She's also currently writing a book called
“Staying Hungry: The Official Guide for Never Settling for What Life Puts on Your Plate,” about grit,
determination(рішучість)and perseverance. (наполегливість)
 With such an impressive career backdrop(підґрунтя), you might be thinking Blanton's educational
background is equally impressive. Though she has some college education under her belt, Blanton doesn't
have her college degree. She does everything she can to gain experience by attending conferences,
workshops, seminars and job training classes and shadowing friends at work.
Blanton is not alone in lacking a college degree. In 2007, 46.6 percent of the labor force had less than
a high school diploma and 69.9 percent had no college degree, according to the Bureau(біороу) of Labor
Statistics. While getting an education is certainly important, many people argue that it's not the degree that's
important; it's what you learn and how you apply it.
“There are many myths about what a degree can do for you,” says John Murphy, author of “Success
Without a College Degree.” “Too many college grads depend on the promise that their degree is a 'golden
ticket.' Employers know that vague degrees, such as English Literature, Humanities, Sociology and Liberal
arts have little to do with the practical world. The things that get jobs have more to do with attitude, first
impressions and experience than a diploma.”
Blanton agrees that a diploma is not the most important thing to an employer. She says that not having
her degree has never been a disadvantage. “I have only been turned down from one job because of a lack of
a degree and that was teaching journalism at a college,” Blanton says. “Experience, not education levels, is
what employers are after. They want to know you can do the job. I had to work a little harder, learn a little
more and go the extra mile to show employers I could do the job. I learned the people skills, attitude and job
skills to succeed and didn't rest on my 'I have a degree' laurels(визнання) that so many people do.”  

b) Read the recommendations below in paragraphs 1-6 that Rachel gives for job seekers
carefully and match them with the titles (A-H). There is one extra title you do not need to use.
A. Be open to education
B. Focus on achievements over education
C. Don't make it a big deal
D. Focus on achievements over education
E. Create a combination résumé
F. Prepare your success stories
G. Be a problem solver
H. Tell your 'Rocky' story

1. G “Millions [of people] graduate with vague (veig-розмитий) degrees that only attest
(засвідчувати) to one's ability to read books and take tests, but not necessarily solve problems,” Murphy
says. “Industry experience conveys that you can solve problems for an employer right away or with little
learning curve. Examine your experience and spell out how you helped solve problems, any problems.”
2. H “Not having an impressive academic pedigree – or any degree at all – can be a plus if you've
found a way to succeed to this point without one,” says Sean O'Neil, principal of One to One Leadership, a
sales and management training and recruitment company. “The more you can demonstrate a history of
success relative to more pedigreed(родовід) peers the better. You can paint yourself as a self-made
professional, as compared with the silver-spoon Ivy Leaguer who had all the odds in their favor.”
3. A “Many companies have favorable back-to-school plans for their employees. If you're speaking
with a prospective employer that places a large emphasis on academics, you might want to indicate a desire
to take advantage of their plan,” O'Neil says. “Demonstrating a desire to make up any gaps in your résumé
while on the job might just tip the scales in your favor.”
4. C “Don't make it such a big deal and it just might not be,” says Bill Gaffney of the Amaxa Group, a
recruiting and coaching company. “If it is an impediment(перешкода) to you, then you are going to reflect
that when you talk with the company. There are really very few companies where the degree will stop
[someone] from hiring a person if they are the best out there.”
5. F “For the interview, prepare several stories of success that showcase how you have accomplished
tasks similar to others who possess a degree,” says Barbara Safani of Career Solvers. If you are a sales
professional, for example, focus on how you exceeded your sales targets and have done as well as or better
than your colleagues. If you are an accountant, prove how you have uncovered errors and recouped money
for the company – despite the fact that you didn't formally study accounting. If you are a high school
graduate competing against a recent college graduate, talk about the experience you have garnered in part-
time or summer jobs or full-time jobs you had while others your age were at college, she says.
6. E “The most important task is to market your key skills and accomplishments to the employer by
creating a résumé that focuses on your contributions to your previous employers and your experience that is
most relevant to the position for which you are applying,” says Winifred Winston, certified professional
résumé writer. “By creating a combination résumé that lists your relevant skills and experience first, you are
sure to capture the hiring manager's attention. You initially want the employer to be able to fold your
document in half and just by reading the top portion they know you are someone they should contact to
schedule an interview. Does that top portion list education? Not necessarily.”

c) Explain the meaning of the following words phrases from the fragment above:
Pedigree –a history of someone’s activity
silver-spoon - having a wealthy or privileged background.
Ivy Leaguer - an American collegiate athletic conference comprising
eight private research universities in the Northeastern United States. (ліга плюща)
back-to-school plans – learning more about your future job??
to place a large emphasis on academics – pays a lot of attention to your academic
skills
just tip the scales in your favor – you will be more likely to get the job than others
impediment - difficulty
to market your key skills. – show your best sides to an employer.

12. Have you ever had a job? Fill in the prepositions in the following text were
necessary, use it as a model to talk about your first working experience.

MY FIRST JOB.
My first official job was a paper-girl FOR the Weekly Globe IN England. I was not quite
thirteen years old AT the time. I remember the first morning I started work, having to deliver
about sixty newspapers to various houses IN the neighborhood. When I started AT six
o’clock IN the morning and finished AT about eight a.m., IN the time to dash OFF to
school, which was twenty-minute walk FROM home. My father was so proud OF my
success, that he decided to buy me a second-hand bicycle, which cut DOWN my workload
BY half. I leaned a few important lessons AT the job. The first one was punctuality. If the
papers were not delivered ON time, customers would telephone to the shop and complain.
Another lesson I’ve learned concerned customer service. When regular customers were
pleased WITH my work, they gave …(TO) me generous tips and presents FOR Christmas.
Finally, I learned how to handle money, something that has been invaluable FOR me ever
since.
13. a) Have you ever used the Internet to look for a job? Read the text below, fill in
gaps with the missing prepositions and adverbs
More and more people today are turning (1) to the Internet to meet their employment
needs. According (2) to one recent survey, more than one million UK residents search (3)
for jobs through the Internet every month. (4) In response to their demand, thousands of new
sites have been launched. For the job-seeker these sites are very convenient. There is no
more hunting (5) to a list of thousands of advertisements to find the one they are looking for.
They can simply get rid (6) of unsuitable advertisements (7) by being specific (8) in their
search details. If they do wish to accept a salary (9) of less than &30,000, and they do not
wish to work (10) outside a certain area, for example, then they can type (11) in this
information (12) at the start of their search (13) in order to save themselves the trouble (14)
of reading (15) about jobs that are (16) of no interest to them. The Internet also allows the
job-seeker to send their CVs to a number of different places more quickly. They can also get
up-to-the-minute information (17) about which jobs are still available. So, next time you are
starting the lookout for that exciting new opportunity, get online and get (18) ahead!
(from Upstream Intermediate. Workbook by Virginis Evans and Jenny Dooley)
14. Read the text below and fill in the gaps with the words that fit. Use only one word
for each gap.
THE CULT OF CELEBRITY
Once, children had ambitions to be doctors, explorers, sportsmen, artists or scientists.
Now, taking THEIR lead from TV, they just want to be famous. Fame is no LONGER A
reward for gallant service or great, perhaps even selfless endeavor. It is an end in ITSELF,
and the sooner it can be achieved, the sooner the lonely bedroom mirror can be replaced by
the TV camera and flash gun, the BETTER. Celebrity is the profession OF the moment, a
vainglorious vocation, which, LIKE some 18-th century royal court seems to exist largely
SO that the rest of us might watch and be amazed WHILE its members live out their lives in
public, like self-regarding members of some glittering soap opera.
Today, almost ANYONE can be famous. Never has fame BEEN more democratic,
more ordinary, more achievable. NO wonder it’s a modern ambition. It’s easy to see why
people crave celebrity, WHY generations reared on the instant fame offered by television
want to step out of the limousine WITH the flashlights bouncing around them. WHO
doesn’t want to be the centre of attention at some time in their lives?
Modern celebrity, peopled by THE largely vain and vocuos, fills a need in our lives. It
peoples talks shows, sells goods and newspapers and rewards the famous for – well, BEING
famous.
(from CPE Practice Tests by Mark Harrison.)

I’M THE BOSS.

The idea of being your own boss is very attractive. No more working for (1) someone
else; no more orders; no prospect of being sacked or made redundant and time off (2) when
you feel like it. These benefits are, broadly speaking, true. Working for (3) yourself means
being in charge of your own destiny. If you succeed, then the sky’s the limit for your
ambitions.
(4) However, self-employment can be extremely hard work and comes without the
certainty of a regular income or benefits, (5) such as sick leave and pension arrangements.
The hours are usually (6) much longer – especially with the mountain of paperwork to get
through – and (7) at times it can be a lonely, thankless task.
Taking leave, at (8) least/first in the early stages when you are unlikely to have any
staff to cover, will be impossible (9) without losing money. There are (10) also the financial
risks. Thousands of young firms (11) which/that started out with much promise go bankrupt
every year, (11) having swallowed up their owner’s life savings and put (12) them into
years of debt. So, if you see (13) it as an automatic route to an easier life, perhaps you (14)
should think again.
(from Upstream Upper Intermediate. Workbook by Virginis Evans and Jenny Dooley)