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English Result - Upper-intermediate - Unit 2 - 2B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2B in the English Result Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "dustman", "on the dole", "industrial", etc.

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English Result - Upper-intermediate
work
[noun]

activity that requires physical or mental effort

Ex: The research team presented their findings at the conference after months of meticulous work.
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boss
[noun]

a person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

Ex: She is the boss of a successful tech company .
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job
[noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: She is looking for a part-time job to earn extra money .
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on the dole
[phrase]

used of a person who is unemployed but receives regular payment or benefits from the government

Ex: When the factory closed down, hundreds of workers were suddenly on the dole.
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to hire someone

Ex: The startup is ready to take on fresh talent for their innovative projects .
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(of a group of employees) to refuse to work as a form of protest or to demand changes to their working conditions, pay, or other employment-related issues

Ex: If their demands for better working conditions are not met, the employees are prepared to go out on strike.
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to quit
[Verb]

to give up your job, school, etc.

Ex: They 're worried more people will quit if conditions do n't improve .
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dustman
[noun]

a person who collects and removes garbage or waste from residential or commercial areas

Ex: After the holiday , the dustman had to make multiple trips to clear the excess waste .
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secretary
[noun]

someone who works in an office as someone's assistance, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, making appointments, etc.

Ex: He relies on his secretary to prioritize tasks and keep his calendar up-to-date .
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to sack
[Verb]

to dismiss someone from their job

Ex: Over the years , the organization has sacked employees when necessary .
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to earn
[Verb]

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

Ex: With his new job , he will earn twice as much .
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to end one's work, typically at the end of a designated period

Ex: I 'll knock off work as soon as I finish this report .
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a woman on the staff of an airplane who serves the passengers on the flight

Ex: The air hostess greeted the passengers with a smile as they boarded the plane .
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conversational
[Adjective]

related to or characteristic of informal spoken communication

Ex: The teacher encouraged conversational practice in language learning to improve fluency .
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official
[noun]

an agent with a position of authority and duties

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someone hired to provide administrative support and assist with various tasks for an individual or organization

Ex: The artist 's personal assistant took care of studio logistics , such as ordering supplies and scheduling sessions .
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the hierarchy of positions and responsibilities in an organization responsible for the direct supervision and control of employees, typically involving the execution of day-to-day tasks and achieving operational goals

Ex: Line management in a transportation company involves scheduling routes and overseeing drivers to ensure on-time arrivals and departures .
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a person's profession or job, typically the means by which they earn a living

Ex: She decided to change her occupation and pursue a career in healthcare to help others improve their well-being .
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a person who is hired to remove waste materials from trash cans and dispose them

Ex: The refuse collector made a stop at every block to pick up the trash .
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to employ people for a company, etc.

Ex: Companies use various strategies to recruit top talent in competitive industries .
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to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload

Ex: The restaurant is laying off 20 waiters and waitresses due to the slow summer season .
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a financial aid provided by the government to people who are unemployed and actively seeking work, to help cover their living expenses

Ex: The government increased the unemployment benefit to help those affected by the pandemic .
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to finish
[Verb]

to make something end

Ex: I will finish this task as soon as possible .
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high
[Adjective]

having a value or level greater than usual or expected, often in terms of numbers or measurements

Ex: The test results showed a high percentage of errors .
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income
[noun]

the money that is regularly earned from a job or through an investment

Ex: The couple reviewed their monthly income and expenses to create a more effective budget .
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a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

Ex: She underwent extensive training to become a flight attendant, learning emergency procedures and customer service skills .
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to resign
[Verb]

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

Ex: They resigned from the committee in protest of the decision .
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to do something in response to a particular situation, often to address a problem or achieve a goal

Ex: She took action immediately to fix the issue.
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industrial
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highly focused on mass production or manufacturing

Ex: China ’s industrial economy has transformed it into the world ’s factory , producing goods for many countries .
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English Result - Upper-intermediate
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