Unit 1a
I am a short-term worker who gains experience but usually does not get paid.
an intern?
This tense describes daily routines.
Present Simple
You do this when you walk slowly and relax, usually in the evening.
take a stroll
“I ______ (wait) for 30 minutes before the taxi arrived.”
I have been waiting
You say this when something is not acceptable.
“That’s not good enough”
This type of skill includes qualities like “organized”, “cooperative”, “motivated”
soft skills?
“I ______ (look) for my keys for 20 minutes.”
I have been looking for my keys for 20 min
A room with more space and luxury.
a suite
This tense describes background actions in a story.
Past Continious
A jellyfish can do this to you.
sting you
This phrasal verb means “stop doing something”.
give up?
This type of verb usually does NOT take continuous forms.
stative verbs
A place in Dubai where you can buy gold jewellery.
the Gold Souk
This tense describes actions completed before another past action.
Past Perfect
If you lose your passport, this is called a ______ problem.
a holiday problem
This person runs a company’s online presence and creates posts.
a social media manager
This tense describes an action that started in the past and continues now (focus on result).
present perfect
Rides, rollercoasters, children’s attractions.
an amusement park?
“They ______ (swim) when it started raining.”
They were swimming
The polite phrase a hotel manager says to apologise.
“I’m so sorry about that”
This word means “a position at a company that is currently available”.
a vacancy?
She says: “I’m meeting the advisor tomorrow.” → This is an example of…
present continuous for future arrangements?
This adjective describes weather that is “uncomfortably cold”.
chilly
This phrase means “gradually become accustomed to something new”.
get used to?
A long-term display in a museum.
a permanent exhibition?