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1. Read the text and try to figure out the meaning of the highlighted words.

In today’s world, career prospects are a pertinent concern for many people. While some individuals are adept at finding the right job, others may be clueless about where to start. It’s not uncommon to be of two minds about what kind of work you want to pursue. Sometimes it can be useful to step out of your comfort zone and explore different options. Some people may scoff at blue-collar jobs, but they constitute an essential part of our economy. These jobs require physical labour and often involve working with your hands. They may not command the same respect as white-collar jobs, but they offer unfettered scope for those who enjoy working with their hands.

On the other hand, white-collar jobs such as those in creative arts require a different set of skills. These jobs demand creativity, conscientiousness, and the ability to compose unique ideas. People who are adept at these skills have the potential to excel in this field.

Regardless of the type of job you choose, retention is key. You must be willing to learn and adapt to new challenges. It’s also important to bring to mind that success in any job requires synergy between your abilities and the company’s goals.

Sometimes, we may find ourselves in situations where we feel unjustly treated or undervalued. In such cases, it’s important to speak up and express your concerns in a blunt yet respectful manner. Thinly veiled complaints or passive-aggressive behaviour will only make matters worse.

Whether you choose a blue-collar or white-collar job, it’s important to stay focused and committed. With hard work and dedication, anyone can achieve their career goals.

2. Match the words with the definitions.

3. Complete the sentences with the words from the previous exercise.

1. During the meeting, Mike presented information _____________________ to his project; he made sure he didn’t bring up any irrelevant points.

2. Tom felt that Ian had been _____________________ critical of his work; his comments were totally unfair.

3. The effective _____________________ between physical and digital elements often ensures an efficient working environment.

4. The design team have _____________________ to alter the new product in any way they like.

5. The committee was _____________________ of the chairman and two executive officers.

6. The committee can’t easily decide and is still _____________________ about going ahead with the merger.

7. Students are advised to take _____________________ into consideration when choosing a university course.

8. Staff _____________________, and holding onto your best employees, is crucial for a successful business.

9. Some members of staff discreetly laugh at the new company branding with _____________________ contempt.

10. Sadly, many _____________________ jobs are now done by machines in most factories.

11. Our boss is not only admired by all his employees but also _____________________ in the wider business community.

12. Most employees learn when they are pushed out of their _____________________ and required to work on something challenging.

13. Miss Mary is both a hard-working and a _____________________ teacher.

14. Mandy was good at typing up reports and also became _____________________ at other secretarial tasks.

15. The aroma of freshly baked bread _____________________ happy childhood memories spent baking with my grandmother.

16. At first, John _____________________ at Mike’s idea of travelling by train in a dismissive way, but eventually agreed.

17. Anna is _____________________ when it comes to computers; she doesn’t know anything about them.

18. Although Janice is good at interacting with other workers, she can be shockingly straightforward and _____________________ at times.

19. Adding _____________________, such as literature, music, and painting to the school curriculum, would definitely increase students’ interest.

20. A strong work ethic is important but what does that _____________________ exactly?

Key

Match the words with the definitions.

Complete the sentences with the words from the previous exercise.

1. During the meeting, Mike presented information pertinent to his project; he made sure he didn’t bring up any irrelevant points.

2. Tom felt that Ian had been unjustly critical of his work; his comments were totally unfair.

3. The effective synergy between physical and digital elements often ensures an efficient working environment.

4. The design team have unfettered scope to alter the new product in any way they like.

5. The committee was composed of the chairman and two executive officers.

6. The committee can’t easily decide and is still in two minds about going ahead with the merger.

7. Students are advised to take career prospects into consideration when choosing a university course.

8. Staff retention, and holding onto your best employees, is crucial for a successful business.

9. Some members of staff discreetly laugh at the new company branding with thinly veiled contempt.

10. Sadly, many blue-collar jobs are now done by machines in most factories.

11. Our boss is not only admired by all his employees but also commands respect in the wider business community.

12. Most employees learn when they are pushed out of their comfort zones and required to work on something challenging.

13. Miss Mary is both a hard-working and a conscientious teacher.

14. Mandy was good at typing up reports and also became adept at other secretarial tasks.

15. The aroma of freshly baked bread brings to mind happy childhood memories spent baking with my grandmother.

16. At first, John scoffed at Mike’s idea of travelling by train in a dismissive way, but eventually agreed.

17. Anna is clueless when it comes to computers; she doesn’t know anything about them.

18. Although Janice is good at interacting with other workers, she can be shockingly straightforward and blunt at times.

19. Adding creative arts, such as literature, music and painting to the school curriculum, would definitely increase students’ interest.

20. A strong work ethic is important but what does that constitute exactly?