Global Issues
The illegal transportation of narcotics across borders.
Border patrol officers seized a shipment of illegal substances in an international ________ operation.
Drug Smuggling
To think creatively or find innovative solutions.
We’re stuck with the same ideas. Let’s ___________________ and brainstorm some new, creative solutions.
Think outside the box
A new version or patch of a software program designed to fix bugs, improve functionality, or add new features.
I forgot to install the latest ______ ______, and now the program keeps crashing.
Software Update
the main title of a news story or important event.
The newspaper’s front-page ________ was all about the new peace treaty signed yesterday.
Headline
Light food and drinks provided during breaks.
1.Refreshments
People forced to leave their home country due to war, persecution, or natural disasters.
Thousands of ________ fled their home country due to war and sought safety in neighboring nations.
Refugees
To briefly check in or reconnect with someone.
Don’t forget to ____________ with the marketing team next week to see how the campaign is performing.
Touch base
A group of connected devices (e.g., computers, printers)
Our office ______ allows all employees to share files and printers.
Network
currently popular or widely discussed.
This video about sustainable fashion is _____ on all social media platforms right now.
Trending
A smaller meeting within the main event, typically focused on specific topics.
Breakout Session
A formal agreement between two or more countries or groups to work together.
The two countries formed an ________ to strengthen their economic and military cooperation.
Alliance
Call it a day
To stop working on something for the day or to consider something finished.
Store data on external networks
We store all of our department's important documents in ______ _______ so that we can access them from anywhere.
The Cloud.
Cloud Storage
an important discovery or achievement.
The discovery of a new vaccine was a major _____ in the fight against
the disease.
Breakthrough
The organized placement of attendees’ seats for an event.
Seating Arrangement
The illegal trade of people for forced labor, sexual exploitation, or other forms of modern slavery.
The police arrested a group involved in ________, where victims were forced to work under inhumane conditions.
Human Trafficking
To start over because the initial plan failed.
Since the initial plan didn’t work, we’re _________________ and creating a new proposal.
Back to square one
A security system that monitors and controls internet connection and protects from hackers.
The ______ blocks any
unauthorized access to the company’s systems.
Firewall
a particular way of thinking about or understanding something.
Hearing both sides of the argument helped me see the issue from a different _____.
Perspective
A formal decision or agreement by a group.
After much debate, the panel finally reached a _________ that satisfied all parties involved.
Resolution
Taxes placed on imported or exported goods to regulate trade between countries.
To protect local farmers, the government introduced high ________ on imported fruits and vegetables.
Tariffs
To keep someone informed of any updates or progress.
Please ___________________ about any changes to the schedule so I can stay updated.
Keep someone (me/you) in the loop
The process of converting data into a coded format to prevent unauthorized access.
Using ______ makes it much
harder for hackers to access sensitive data.
Encryption
unintended or negative consequences of an action.
If the company doesn’t follow the new law, there could be serious _____, including fines and
lawsuits.
Repercussions
To end a session or meeting temporarily.
The chairperson will ________ the meeting at 4:00 p.m., with a summary provided the following day.
Adjourn