GRAMMAR: discourse markers
Complete the sentence with on word:
The Chinese economy is growing and _____ a result the standard of living is rising.as
Complete the missing words.
He's quite a creative person - he doesn't think ot_____ t__ b__.
Outside the box
Choose the right word or phrase.
She's been off / out of work for three days with the flu.
off
What is the synonym to " be fired/dismissed"
sacked
Complete the sentence with one word:
We were late _____ of a traffic accident on the motorway.
because
Complete the missing words.
1 We will c____ b_____ to this topic in 2 days .
2 I don't have enough b______ to initiate a new project.
1 circle back
2 bandwidth
Choose the right word or phrase.
I won't get that job; I don't have the qualifications / benefits.
qualifications
When we want to clarify the idea :
Would you e____ on that?
expand
Complete the sentences with one word:
1 Everybody seemed to enjoy the barbecue even _____ the weather wasn't very warm.
2 She wore a loose-fitting dress _____ people wouldn't notice that she'd put on weight.
1 though
2 so
Complete the missing words.
We are stuck, we need to g__ s__ n___ y___ on it to m___ the n___
get some new eyes
move the needle
Choose the right word or phrase.
1 He resigned before they could quit / sack him.
2 I'm hoping to get promoted / a rise to a more senior post.
1 sack
2 promoted
We try to interrupt person politely:
Can I c____ __ here?
come in
Rewrite the sentence using the bold word.
They managed to get here even though the traffic was heavy. despite
They managed to get here __________.
They managed to get here despite the heavy traffic.
Complete the missing words.
It’s the s_______ we have in our team that makes us stand out.
Why don’t we t___ the f___ and d___ d____ into the financial side?
1 synergy
2 trim the fat
3 drill down
Choose the right word or phrase.
1 I must have applied for / to dozens of jobs.2 Job-searching / Job-hunting can be really demoralizing.
1 for
2 job-hunting
When company changes the strategy of production or service: b_____ st_______
brand stretching
Rewrite the sentence using the bold word.
1 It was foggy, so the flight was cancelled. due
The flight __________.
2 She wore dark glasses so that she wouldn't be recognized. so as
She wore dark glasses __________.
1 The flight was cancelled due to the fog.
2 She wore dark glasses so as not to be recognized.
Complete the idioms with one word.
1 My kids can be a real _____ in the neck when we eat out - they're so fussy!
2 He isn't a s___ touch, he's difiicult to b____ on.
1 pain
2 soft budge
Choose the right word or phrase.
1 Factory work is usually very monotonous / motivating.
2 The manager is in charge of 400 staff / workforce.
1 monotonous
2 staff
use the phrasal verbs in the context:
take up
look for
look up
set up
start a new hobby/sport (not business)
to search everywhere
to search in a concrete place
to start new business