Chapter 2 Listening 2.2

Question 1

People that you work with (profession)

Answer 1

a colleague (n)/colleagues

Question 2

normal working hours

Answer 2

nine to five or 9 to 5 (n)

Question 3

process of developing gradually from one stage or state to another in your profession

Answer 3

career progression (n)

Question 4

time that you spend working at your job after you have worked the normal hours

Answer 4

overtime (n)

Question 5

an exam that you have passed or a course of study that you have successfully completed

Answer 5

qualification (n)

Question 6

something to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time

Answer 6

achieve (v) achievement (n)

Question 7

something you say or write that mentions somebody/something else for a job or position

Answer 7

reference (n) reference letter or a referral

Question 8

a person who is an expert in a particular area of work or study

Answer 8

specialist (n) specialize (v)

Question 9

a title (what you do) in a job

Answer 9

position (n)

Question 10

a person who uses the services or advice of a professional person or organization (customer)

Answer 10

client (n)

Question 11

a weak point in a system, somebody’s character, etc.

Answer 11

weakness (n)

Question 12

a strong point in a system or somebody’s character, etc.

Answer 12

strength (n)

Question 13

to have the practical knowledge and skills for a position

Answer 13

experience (n)

Question 14

person who uses the services of a company or organization

Answer 14

client (n)