Total English - Pre-intermediate - Unit 9 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - Reference in the Total English Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "flexible", "shift", "apply", etc.

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Total English - Pre-intermediate
jury [noun]

a group of twelve citizens, who listen to the details of a case in the court of law in order to decide the guiltiness or innocence of a defendant

Ex: The judge instructed the jury to focus solely on the evidence presented during the trial .

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

Ex: The police officer arrested the thief and recovered the stolen items .

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

Ex: The judge carefully considered the evidence before deciding how to sentence the defendant .

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

Ex: The school implemented a new policy of restorative justice , focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment for student misbehavior .
to steal [verb]

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

Ex: The thief has stolen several cars in the past month .
thief [noun]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

Ex: After years of stealing from his coworkers , the thief was finally exposed and fired from his job .
victim [noun]

a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed due to a crime, accident, etc.

Ex: The documentary focused on the lives of victims affected by domestic violence , highlighting their struggles for justice .
witness [noun]

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

Ex: The witness identified the suspect in a police lineup after the incident .
flexible [adjective]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

Ex: He is known for being flexible with his schedule , accommodating others needs .
training [noun]

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

Ex:
uniform [noun]

the special set of clothes that all members of an organization or a group wear at work, or children wear at a particular school

Ex: The police officer 's uniform was decorated with shiny badges and a badge .
shift [noun]

the period of time when a group of people work during the day or night

Ex: The factory operates in three shifts to keep production going 24 hours .
to apply [verb]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

Ex: She decided to apply for the scholarship to support her education .
to offer [verb]

to present or propose something to someone

Ex: The teacher offered valuable feedback to help the students improve their work .

to move to a higher position or rank

Ex: He was promoted to vice president of sales for his outstanding performance .

to ask someone questions to see whether they are qualified for a course of study, job, etc.

Ex: We need to interview potential interns for the summer program .

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

Ex: They resigned from the board of directors due to conflicts of interest .
to run [verb]

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

Ex: They ran a fundraising event to support the local animal shelter .
bonus [noun]

the extra money that we get, besides our salary, as a reward

Ex: The CEO handed out bonuses to recognize excellent performance .

a sum of money paid to someone based on the value or quantity of goods they sell

Ex:
employee [noun]

someone who is paid by another to work for them

Ex: The employee took a lunch break in the cafeteria .
employer [noun]

a person or organization that hires and pays individuals for a variety of jobs

Ex: The employer provided training programs to help employees develop new skills and enhance their performance .

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

Ex: He shared his experiences with overcoming obstacles during his inspirational speech .

someone who answers the questions during an interview

Ex: The panel of interviewers asked challenging questions to each interviewee .

a person who asks questions to obtain information from someone in an interview, usually to evaluate their qualifications, opinions, or experiences

Ex: The interviewer took notes during the conversation .

a senior executive or business leader who is responsible for the overall management and direction of a company or organization

Ex: The managing director attended an important business conference .

a skill or personal quality that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity

Ex: His leadership qualifications made him the perfect candidate for the role of team manager .

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

Ex: The receptionist at the vet clinic knows all the pets ' names .

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

Ex: He works as a legal secretary , drafting documents and organizing case files for attorneys .
salary [noun]

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

Ex: Her new job offers a higher salary .
wage [noun]

money that a person earns, daily or weekly, in exchange for their work

Ex:

someone whose job involves helping and selling things to the customers and visitors of a store, etc.

Ex: The sales assistant provided excellent customer service , ensuring that all clients felt valued and understood .

a person whose job is to sell products or services for a company, usually by meeting or contacting customers

Ex: The new sales representative quickly exceeded his targets .
crime [noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

Ex:

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

Ex: The authorities have the power to arrest those who are caught in the act of committing a crime .

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

Ex: She admitted to committing perjury during the trial by providing false testimony under oath .

unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen

Ex: As part of their high school curriculum , students are required to complete a certain number of hours of community service .
criminal [noun]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

Ex: He became a wanted criminal after escaping from custody .
fine [noun]

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

Ex: The fine for parking in a disabled parking spot without a permit is significant .
guilty [adjective]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

Ex: Even though she was guilty of the offense , she showed remorse and sought redemption .
innocent [adjective]

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

Ex: The jury found the defendant innocent of all charges due to lack of evidence .
judge [noun]

the official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters

Ex: He 's known for being a fair and impartial judge in the courtroom .

a document that summarizes a person's academic and work history, often used in job applications or academic pursuits

Ex: