vocabulary 1
A friend tells you: "I want a well-paid job, but I don't want to work long hours." Is this realistic? Why or why not?
Ss’ answers
What is the difference between glancing at someone and observing someone?
Glancing is quick and not detailed; observing is careful and done to learn information.
The law says you are not allowed to drive without a licence.
→ You _____________________ without a licence.
You mustn't drive without a licence.
I'll never forget _______ (meet) my best friend. // Don't forget _______ (lock) the door.
meeting//to lock
if you don't know a name, you end our letter of application with this
"Yours faithfully"
Why might someone choose temporary work instead of a permanent full-time job? Give two possible reasons.
Possible answers:
1) To gain experience in different industries.
2) To have more free time between contracts.
A security guard is watching CCTV footage. Which verb best describes his action: glanced, noticed, spotted or observed? Why?
Observed – because he is watching carefully to find something wrong or to learn information.
My company requires me to wear a uniform. (have to)
→ I _____________________ a uniform at work.
I have to wear a uniform at work.
I regret _______ (not study) harder at school. // We regret _______ (inform) you that your flight is cancelled.
not studying//to inform
What is a Knocker-up?
A person wakes people up by tapping on their windows with a long stick.
A job description says: "You will be in charge of a team of 15 people." What three qualities should this person have? Why?
Possible answers:
leadership, responsibility, communication skills
A teacher catches a student cheating. The student says, "You didn't see me do it!" The teacher replies, "I caught you."
Why is it better to use 'caught', not 'saw'?
Caught means the teacher saw the student doing something wrong at the exact moment it happened.
In the past, it was forbidden for women to vote.
→ In the past, women _____________________.
In the past, women weren't allowed to vote.
We stopped _______ (have) a picnic by the side of the road. // The old clock stopped _______ (work) after it fell on the floor.
to have//working
What is a super-recogniser?
a person who can remember thousands of faces and help police identify criminals.
You are a manager. Two employees want the same promotion. One is more creative, the other is more flexible with working hours. Who would you choose and why?
In the future, will humans still need to spot, identify, and recognize people, or will AI and facial recognition do it all? Give advantages and disadvantages of both
As’ answers
It is impossible that it is lunchtime. I just ate breakfast.
→ It _____________________ lunchtime. I just ate breakfast!
It can't be the lunchtime. I just ate breakfast.
I'm sorry! I didn't mean _______ (break) your phone. // Being late again would mean _______ (lose) my job.
to break//losing
What things should you include in your letter of application?
reason for writing,
experience,
personal qualities,
availability (when you can start)
A young person has two job offers: a stressful, well-paid job with great career prospects and a relaxed, low-paid job with no promotion opportunities. Which should they choose? Justify your answer using at least three vocabulary words from this category
Students’ answers
There are 5 jobs - a fashion designer, a detective, a doctor, and a teacher. Which verb of seeing would be most important in their job? Justify your answer and try to use different verbs in each job.
Ss answers
I am sure she is a manager. She has her own office. (must)
→ She _____________________ a manager. She has her own office.
She must be a manager. She has her own office.
She tried _______ (open) the jar, but the lid was stuck. // Have you tried _______ (restart) the computer?
to open//restarting
According to the TED talk, this person asks this question themselves when things go wrong
What can I do differently to create a better result?
Who asks this question - Scrappers or Silver Spoons? Justify your answer.
Scrappers; Ss' answers.