Working Life Vocabulary
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Tim's in c_____ of running the project now (=responsible for).

charge

___ you __ charge __ this release?

Are, in, of

He works _ a tester _ an IT company. (prepositions)

as, for

EPAM s__________ __ 11 industries in 25 countries, delivering innovative solutions to customers' most challenging problems (=works).

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We're ___________ for building the phone app (=in charge of).

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Are you resposible _ running tomorrow's demo ______ the customer? (preposition)

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Most of my work c_______ __ advising managers in these two areas (=includes).

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He works _ the area of telecommunications eng______eer______g. (preposition)

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It's a lot of responsibility, but I don't d___ ____ everything alone (=handle).

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Launching a new product i_______ a lot of testing, so it can take several months.

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Most of her work tends to consist of _ (write) technical documentation.

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His job involves _ (lead) small teams of the Java Lab students.

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My m____ f____ is now on designing Android applications (=main interest).

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What do you do for a _ _ _ _ _ _?(=what do you do as a job?)

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Do you ever work as a v_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _?(=someone who works for no money)

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I work at least 40 hours a week, so I work f _ _ - _ _ _.(the opposite of part-time).

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I do love my primary job, but I need to make more money, so I have to take a s _ _ _ job (=an extra job).

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I'm lucky to have such a job, I don't think I'd t _ _ _ _ it in for a different one (=change).

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My job is pretty cool. It w_ _ _ _ o_ _ perfectly, in fact (=completely suits me).

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I d_ love what I ______.

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Flashcards

Charge

To be in control or have responsibility for something.

Are you in charge of

Are you responsible for something?

As a tester for

Employed in the role of a tester within a company.

Specializes in

To concentrate on a particular activity or product.

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Responsible

Having a duty to deal with something.

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For

Being accountable for running an event.

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Consists of

To be made up of or include.

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In

Working within a certain field.

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Deal with

To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.

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Involves

To include something as a necessary part or result.

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Writing

Creating technical documentation.

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Leading

Being in charge of a group.

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Major focus

The main point of attention or activity.

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Living

What you do to earn money to live.

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Volunteer

Work without pay.

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Full-time

Working all the time

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Side job

A job or work done in addition to one's main job.

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Trade

Exchange.

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Works out

To result in a good or successful outcome.

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Do

To have a strong feeling of.

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Study Notes

  • These flashcards cover vocabulary related to working life.

Charge

  • "Tim's in charge of running the project now" means Tim is responsible for the project.
  • "Are you in charge of this release?" inquires about responsibility for the release.

Job roles and responsibilities

  • Someone works as a tester for an IT company.
  • EPAM specializes in various industries across 25 countries, delivering innovative solutions.
  • To be responsible for something is to be in charge of it, like building a phone app.
  • To be responsible for running tomorrow's demo is to be in charge of it.
  • "Most of my work consists of advising managers" means the work includes advising managers.
  • One can work in the area of telecommunications engineering.
  • To deal with something means to handle it, but not necessarily alone.
  • Launching a new product involves a lot of testing.

Job activities

  • Most of her work tends to consist of writing technical documentation
  • His job involves leading small teams of Java Lab students.

Focus

  • Primary interest or major focus is now on designing Android applications.

Describing work

  • "What do you do for a living?" asks about one's job.
  • A volunteer works without pay.
  • Full-time work involves at least 40 hours a week.
  • A side job is an extra job taken to earn more money.
  • To trade a job in means to change it for a different one.
  • When a job works out perfectly, it completely suits the person.
  • "I do love what I do" expresses strong affection for one's work.

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Flashcards covering vocabulary related to working life. Includes job roles, responsibilities, and activities. Examples of usage are included for context.

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