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

In life, discipline is key to success. Without it, one may flounder and struggle to achieve their goals. If you’re struggling with discipline, it can be helpful to foster an environment that exudes motivation. This could mean surrounding yourself with positive influences or setting mandatory routines for yourself.

Of course, even with discipline, there may be times when we make mistakes. In some cases, these mistakes can lead to dismissal from a job. Your employer can give you notice or the boot, but it’s important to remember that being a lame duck won’t help anyone. Instead, try to evaluate what went wrong and how you can improve moving forward. So. if you’ve been given your walking papers, don’t lose hope. This can be a difficult experience, but it can also be a wake-up call to improve your skills and work harder.

We should always strive to take on challenges even when we have our work cut out for us. You may just need to do things the hard way and work even harder to find a new, lucrative opportunity. Sometimes we have to do a 180 and approach things in a different way to expedite our progress.

Remember, obstacles are a part of life, but they don’t have to hinder us forever. With determination and a positive attitude, you can overcome any challenge that comes your way. Just be sure to ooze confidence as you tackle each task. And if someone tries to do a job on you, stay strong and don’t let them bring you down.

2. Match the words with the definitions.

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

1. Wendy was given _____________________ when her supervisor saw her leaving the office much earlier than she was supposed to.

2. The _____________________ appraised the high-tech equipment in the company at approximately one million dollars.

3. The sales team _____________________ when they suddenly decided to use a completely new concept instead of the one that was originally planned.

4. The prospect of working abroad was an _____________________ idea that made Janet very excited.

5. The new system is a _____________________ that was never fit for purpose and doesn’t get used.

6. That’s terrible, Jim! Your competitor really _____________________ by stealing your clients!

7. Some candidates can find their job prospects _____________________ by lack of computer skills and experience.

8. Peter is really positive; he _____________________ confidence!

9. Much to the surprise of everyone, the director announced _____________________ of ten employees following funding cuts.

10. Most managers try to _____________________ and encourage effective collaboration among their employees.

11. Mike is _____________________ with all the extra work he has; he’ll never make his deadline.

12. Jack refused the help that his colleagues offered, preferring to _____________________ and learn on his own.

13. It is expected that Martin will be given _____________________; he is incompetent and constantly late for work.

14. In order to _____________________ the process, the company employed more staff on the project.

15. Gregory and his family run a highly _____________________ business that makes huge profits.

16. Denise clearly _____________________ pride when she boasts of her great new sales figures.

17. Maintaining classroom _____________________ is the first task of every teacher.

18. Although Mitch is the fastest worker in the office, he was given _____________________ by his boss and eventually lost his job.

19. Alison has _____________________ as she has to type the whole report over again.

20. Additional classes are _____________________ for all students and must be attended.

Key

Match the words with the definitions.

Complete the sentences with the words from the previous exercise.

1. Wendy was given her walking papers when her supervisor saw her leaving the office much earlier than she was supposed to.

2. The evaluator appraised the high-tech equipment in the company at approximately one million dollars.

3. The sales team did a 180 when they suddenly decided to use a completely new concept instead of the one that was originally planned.

4. The prospect of working abroad was an exhilarating idea that made Janet very excited.

5. The new system is a lame duck that was never fit for purpose and doesn’t get used.

6. That’s terrible, Jim! Your competitor really did a job on you by stealing your clients!

7. Some candidates can find their job prospects hindered by lack of computer skills and experience.

8. Peter is really positive; he oozes confidence!

9. Much to the surprise of everyone, the director announced the dismissal of ten employees following funding cuts.

10. Most managers try to foster and encourage effective collaboration among their employees.

11. Mike is floundering with all the extra work he has; he’ll never make his deadline.

12. Jack refused the help that his colleagues offered, preferring to do things the hard way and learn on his own.

13. It is expected that Martin will be given the boot; he is incompetent and constantly late for work.

14. In order to expedite the process, the company employed more staff on the project.

15. Gregory and his family run a highly lucrative business that makes huge profits.

16. Denise clearly exudes pride when she boasts of her great new sales figures.

17. Maintaining classroom discipline is the first task of every teacher.

18. Although Mitch is the fastest worker in the office, he was given notice by his boss and eventually lost his job.

19. Alison has her work cut out for her as she has to type the whole report over again.

20. Additional classes are mandatory for all students and must be attended.