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[B] Career And Business I

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

subsequent

[ 'suhb-si-kwuhnt ]

adjective

- happening after something else

Those concerns were overshadowed by subsequent events.

conviction

[ kuhn-'vik-shuhn ]

noun

- a fixed or firm belief

I have never seen a man with such conviction about the importance of women empowerment.

hassle-free

adjective

- without trouble or bother

It's a totally hassle-free process management for busy client like yourself.

take a breather

idiom

- to have a short break and a rest

We stopped to take a breather before loading the rest of the boxes into the van.

in dire need

phrase

- involving a very serious or extreme need

The building is in dire need of restoration.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

A. burn the candle at both ends

  • to work very hard, from the early morning until late at night

WORKED VERY HARD

Dialogue

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Sally

Has it been confirmed that Keiko is applying for a working-holiday visa for Canada?

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Melly

Not sure exactly but she has been burning the candle at both ends by juggling a full-time job and preparing for her International English Language Test exams.

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Sally

Let's hope she gets approved. I extend my sincerest wishes for her success!

B. leave no stone unturned

  • did everything possible to solve a problem

STARTING EVENT

Dialogue

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Alex

I'm a bit anxious about how the event would turn out. This week has been incredibly stressful, and I'm in dire need of a breather right now.

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Anna

There's no need to worry about. The committee leave no stone unturned to ensure that everything is in perfect order for the event.

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Alex

That's reassuring. I sincerely hope everything goes as planned.

C. a win-win situation

  • a situation with a positive outcome for everyone

POSITIVE OUTCOME

Dialogue

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John

We've been working remotely for the past two years, and we've been able to set our own schedules.

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Melly

Having flexible working hours creates a win-win situation for both employers and employees. It would also be hassle-free for the employers.

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John

I understand the benefits, but I would prefer to work in the office. The noise from cars passing by and neighbors yelling can be distracting and challenging to deal with at times.

D. hands-on experience

  • knowledge and skill gained through doing something

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Dialogue

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Alex

How was your application for the sales position?

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Ken

Oh, I chickened out submitting an application when I saw the qualifications they were seeking. Despite having three years of sales experience, I never completed my college degree. So, I assumed I wasn't fit for the job.

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Alex

You can't be so sure, many employers value hands-on experience just as much as academic qualifications.

E. climb the career ladder

  • getting higher pay and more responsibility at work

BUSINESS MEETING

Dialogue

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Anna

I couldn't help but admire the speakers conviction in protecting and preserving the environment.

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Melly

That's right. She is also very intelligent and capable. In subsequent years, she climbed the career ladder and eventually became the national administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency at the age of 30.

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Anna

It's no surprise that he commands such respect.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct idiomatic expression.

burn the candle at both ends a hands-on experience
climb the career ladder a win-win situation
leave no stone unturned

  1. experience is highly valued in the tech industry as it demonstrates practical skills and problem-solving abilities.

  2. It's not sustainable to for an extended period; it can lead to burnout.

  3. Our team in researching and analyzing market trends before launching our new product.

  4. By implementing the new recycling program, the company created a situation by reducing waste and saving costs.

  5. He had clear visions of his goals and made strategic moves to in the finance industry.

Part II

Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.

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Part III

Direction: Paraphrase the following sentences. Make sure to paraphrase the underlined idiomatic expressions.

  1. Employers often prioritize candidates with hands-on experience over those with only theoretical knowledge.

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  2. She's been burning the candle at both ends by working full-time and pursuing a master's degree in the evenings.

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