Vocabulary unit 2
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Match the following departments found in a company to their respective Arabic translations:

Company Structure = أقسام الشركة Accounts = الحسابات Human Resources = موارد بشرية IT = المبرمجين Office Services = مكتب خدمات Production = الإنتاج Purchasing = المشتريات Administrative Support = الدعم الإداري Recruiting = يوظف Dismissing = يترد

What is the meaning of the phrase "in charge of"?

Responsible for

What is the meaning of the phrase "look after"?

Take care of

What is the meaning of the phrase "report to"?

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What is the meaning of the phrase "responsible for"?

<p>Accountable for</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrase "work alongside"?

<p>Collaborate with</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrase "work in"?

<p>Be involved in</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options correctly describes the use of the Present Simple tense?

<p>Describes actions that happen regularly or repeatedly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options correctly describes the use of the Present Continuous tense?

<p>Used to express something that is happening right now. (C), Explains actions that are temporary and will finish soon. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "retire" mean?

<p>To stop working permanently, usually because of age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term "career path" refer to?

<p>The progression of a person's career over time, including their job titles, responsibilities, and skills gained.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "appraisal" mean?

<p>A formal assessment of a person's work performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a "career ladder"?

<p>A series of job positions within an organization that a person can progress through.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "assess" mean?

<p>To evaluate or judge something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase "Promoted" mean?

<p>Given a higher position or responsibilities within an organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word "reference" mean in the context of employment?

<p>A letter or statement from a previous employer or someone who can vouch for an individual's abilities and character.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase "Fired/sacked" mean?

<p>To be dismissed from a job involuntarily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the meaning of "job insecurity".

<p>The feeling of uncertainty or anxiety about maintaining one's job.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options BEST describes the use of the Past Simple tense?

<p>Expresses an action that was completed in the past. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options BEST describes the use of the Past Continuous tense?

<p>To describe an ongoing action in the past that was interrupted by another action. (B), To emphasize the duration of an action that happened in the past. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phrases is used to indicate that something took place in the past?

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What is the meaning of "put forward an idea"?

<p>To propose or suggest an idea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of "reach a consensus"?

<p>To agree on a decision or opinion, often after discussion and negotiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "avoid confrontation" mean?

<p>To try to prevent arguments or disagreements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "make up your mind" mean?

<p>Decide on what you want to do.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "weigh up all the options" mean?

<p>To carefully consider all the possible choices before making a decision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "trust my instincts" mean?

<p>To follow your gut feeling or intuition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "decide between (two things)" mean?

<p>To choose one option out of two.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "delay a decision" mean?

<p>To postpone making a decision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "event" mean?

<p>A significant happening or occurrence, often organized and planned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are "exhibitors"?

<p>People or companies that display their products or services at an event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a "venue"?

<p>The location or place where an event is held.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are "delegates"?

<p>People who are attending an event, often representing an organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are "caterers"?

<p>Companies or individuals who provide food and drinks for events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is "hospitality"?

<p>The quality of being welcoming and providing good service to guests or visitors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a "programme"?

<p>A schedule or plan for an event, outlining the events, speakers, and activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are "talks"?

<p>Presentations or discussions given by speakers at events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another word for "event"?

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What are "workshops"?

<p>Interactive sessions where people learn and develop skills through practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are "demonstrations"?

<p>Showings or presentations of how something works or is done.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options accurately describes the use of "than" in comparative sentences?

<p>used when comparing two things, often referring to size, quantity, or quality. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options accurately describes the use of "The" in superlative sentences?

<p>always used before the most extreme form of an adjective. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are "benefits" in the context of work?

<p>Things an employer offers employees in addition to their regular salary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "hiring and firing" mean?

<p>The processes of employing new people and dismissing employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a "personal profile"?

<p>A summary of a person's skills, experience, and qualifications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "salary pay" mean?

<p>The regular amount of money an employee receives for their work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "part-time" mean?

<p>Working for a specific number of hours that are less than a full work week.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "commission" mean?

<p>A payment earned based on the amount of sales or work completed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a "gym membership"?

<p>A subscription that allows a person to use a fitness center.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "lay off" mean?

<p>To dismiss employees from their jobs because there isn't enough work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is "experience" in the context of work?

<p>The knowledge and skills gained from previous jobs and activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a "pay rise"?

<p>An increase in an employee's salary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is "sick leave"?

<p>Time off work due to illness, often paid by the employer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a "subsidized canteen"?

<p>A cafeteria where meals are offered at a discounted price.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is "paid holiday"?

<p>Time off work that is paid by the employer, often for vacations or personal reasons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "make redundant" mean?

<p>To dismiss an employee from their job because their position is no longer needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "take on" mean in the context of work?

<p>To hire or employ someone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Accounts

The department responsible for managing and recording financial transactions within a company.

Human Resources

The part of a company that oversees employee-related matters such as hiring, training, and payroll.

IT

The team that focuses on technology infrastructure and its maintenance in a company.

Office Services

The department that handles administrative tasks like office supplies, mail, and facility maintenance.

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Production

The department responsible for the production of goods or services within a company.

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Purchasing

The department responsible for procuring goods and services from suppliers.

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Administrative Support

The department that provides administrative support to other departments within a company.

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Recruiting

The process of finding suitable candidates for a job.

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Dismissing

The act of letting go of an employee from their job.

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In charge of

Being in charge of a particular task or area.

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Facts - Present Simple

The present simple tense is used to express facts that are always true.

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Time Table - Present Simple

The present simple tense is used for events happening at a fixed time, such as a timetable.

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Daily Habits - Present Simple

The present simple tense is used to describe regular actions or habits.

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Something happening now - Present Continuous

The present continuous tense is used to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking.

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Used for near future - Present Continuous

The present continuous tense is used to describe events planned for the near future.

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Temporary situation ending soon - Present Continuous

The present continuous tense is used to describe temporary situations that will end at a specific time.

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Career Path

The path a person progresses through different jobs and roles in their career.

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Appraisal

A formal review of an employee's performance and progress.

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Career Ladder

A series of steps or positions that an individual progresses through in their career.

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Assess

To evaluate or judge someone's performance or skills.

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Promoted

To move to a higher position or level in a job or organization.

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Resign

To voluntarily leave a job.

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Reference

A statement from a previous employer or colleague that confirms your abilities and work experience.

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Fired/Sacked

To be fired or dismissed from a job.

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Job Insecurity

The feeling of uncertainty about keeping one's job.

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Competent

The ability to perform a task or function successfully.

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Patient

The ability to remain calm and understanding under pressure.

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Tactful

The ability to communicate tactfully and avoid causing offense.

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Respectful

The quality of showing respect for others.

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Honest

The quality of being truthful and honest.

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Attentive

The quality of paying attention to someone or something.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary Unit 1

  • Company Structure, Accounts, Human Resources, IT, Office Services, Production, Purchasing, Administrative Support, Recruiting, Dismissing
  • In charge of, Look after, Report to, Responsible for, Work alongside, Work for, Work in

Grammar Unit 1

  • Present Simple: Used for facts, general truths, habits and schedules
    • Example: It rains in winter, The earth is round
  • Time Table: Used for scheduled events
    • Example: The train arrives at 8:30 am, The exam starts at 7:00 am
  • Daily Habits: Used to describe repeated actions
    • Example: Students come to school everyday.
  • Present Continuous: used for actions happening now, temporary situations or actions in the near future.
    • Example: I'm reading a book by Shakespeare, I'm going to the cinema tonight.

Vocabulary Unit 2

  • retire, career path, appraisal, career ladder, assess, Promoted, resign, reference, Fired/sacked, job insecurity
  • Job knowledge and expertise, Attitude, Education, Decisiveness, Knowledge base, Loyalty, Training, Reliability, Ethics, Creative thinking, Fairness, Honesty, Innovation, Originality
  • quality and Communication, Planning and organization, Leadership, Productivity, Empathy, Listening, Teamwork

Grammar Unit 2

  • Past Simple: Used for completed actions in the past
    • Example: I met him yesterday, The train was ten minutes late.
  • Past Continuous: Used to describe an action in progress at a specific time in the past
    • Example: He was working in the garden yesterday, When I arrived, Max was taking on the phone.

Vocabulary Unit 3

  • Put forward an idea / ideas, Reach a consensus, Avoid confrontation, Make up your mind, Weigh up all the options, Trust my instincts, Decide between (two things), Delay a decision, Event, Exhibitors, Venue, Delegates, Caterers, Hospitality, Programme, Speakers, Talks, Event, Workshops, Demonstrations

Grammar Unit 3

  • Comparative & Superlative: Used to compare things
    • Example: Big - Bigger...than - The Biggest, Large - Larger...than - The Largest.
    • Example: More beautiful than... The most beautiful

Vocabulary Unit 4

  • Money(Hours), Working Benefits, Hiring and firing, Personal profile
    • Salary pay, Part-time, Pension, Employ H, Qualifications, Experience, Skills, Commission Flex Time, Gym, Lay off, Pay rise, Full time Work, Sick leave Hire, Wages Over Time, Bonus , Subsidized canteen, Sack, Make redundant, Take on H

Vocabulary Unit 6

  • Knowledgeable, Competent, Patient, Tactful, Respectful, Honest, Attentive, Expectations, Target Market Characteristics, Personalize, Loyal, demanding

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