Vocabulary: The world of work p. 129 #635717 - Prove ed esercizi Zanichelli

STEP 3 Word formation: don't confuse family members

In word families, there are similar terms that have different meanings. Learn to distinguish them by choosing the correct alternative to complete the sentences.

1a The scholar spent years researching ________ documents from the 17^th century.
1b Our manager's decision to resign was a ________ event that changed the company forever.
2a The consultant took a ________ approach to the problem, using a method that has worked for decades.
2b The bank's entrance hall was decorated in a ________ style, with tall marble pillars and statues.
3a Buying that second-hand printer was more ________ than spending money on maintenance.
3b Why doesn't the government introduce a new ________ policy to attract foreign investment?

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STEP 4 C1 Advanced exam practice: word formation

Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

The strategic value of work experience

In an increasingly (0)COMPETITIVE work market, moving from the	COMPETE
classroom to a career can be intimidating. Work experience, in terms of
(1)________, part-time jobs and voluntary roles, could help students	INTERN
face this change more (2)________. Yet, data shows that in several	EFFECT
European countries only a small (3)________ of pupils complete	PERCENT
some form of work experience while still at school.
This lack of early (4)________ can have a deep impact on their future;	ENGAGE
research suggests that teenagers who miss out on these roles often earn lower wages later in life or are more likely to get worse jobs.
These findings are (5)________ concerning, as promoting work experience during school years is relatively simple to achieve. There are	OBVIOUS
many schemes and programmes (6)________ designed to promote	SPECIFIC
projects for students with businesses and organisations.
By taking their first steps into work, students gain (7)________ insights	VALUE
into the professional world. These roles help them understand what
(8)________ want and how to behave in a workplace.	EMPLOY

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STEP 1 Learn new idioms through matching

Match the idiomatic expressions to the correct definition. Write the correct letters (A-H) in the gaps.

1 break even      ________
2 keep your head above water       ________
3 go back to the drawing board      ________
4 climb the corporate ladder      ________
5 learn the ropes      ________
6 get your foot in the door      ________
7 hit the glass ceiling      ________
8 foot the bill      ________

A become acquainted with the various aspects and procedures of a job
B be forced to start a project again due to failure
C advance through the various levels of a company
D secure an entry-level position with a company that promises future advancement
E reach a point in finances where profits match expenses
F manage with difficulty to maintain financial stability
G assume full responsibility for the costs (often caused by a mistake)
H come up against a discriminatory barrier that prevents certain groups from rising to upper-level positions

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STEP 2 Your turn: use the new idioms in context

Use the idioms from STEP 1 in the correct form to complete the mini-dialogues.

1   A: We didn't make a huge profit this quarter, but we didn't lose any of our investors' money either.
B: In this economy, I think we should be happy that we managed to ________.
2   A: It's my first day at work and I have no idea how to use the internal database or who to report my hours to.
B: Don't worry, it always takes a week or two to ________.
3   A: The board of directors completely rejected our proposal. They said the budget is unrealistic.
B: That's frustrating. I suppose it's ________ for us, then.
4    A: Between the increase in energy costs and the new export taxes, they are struggling just to pay their staff this month.
B: It's a tough moment! It sounds like the company is barely ________.
5   A: Did you hear about Sarah? She started as a junior clerk two years ago and she's already been promoted to Department Head.
B: Wow, she's certainly ________!
6   A: Mark got the promotion. That's the third time a less experienced man has been chosen instead of me.
B: It's shameful. It seems you've ________ once again.
7   A: The shipping department sent the wrong order to Japan. Now we have to pay for the replacement shipping.
B: That's going to be expensive. I wonder if the department head will ________.
8   A: I know the pay for this internship is terrible, but it's at the most prestigious law firm in the city.
B: I understand, sometimes you just have to ________.

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