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in company Elementary
Unit 5
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distance (n) |
\"dIst´ns\ |
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Too much formality creates distance. |
(opposite = closeness) |
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eat out (phr v) |
\Æi…t "aUt\ |
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“Eating out” is an expression meaning to eat in a restaurant rather than at work |
(opposite = eat in) |
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or at home. |
formality (n) |
\fO…"mœl´tI\ |
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Too much formality isn’t good for business – try to relax. |
(opposite = informality) |
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full (adj) |
\fUl\ |
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“What about a dessert?” “No thanks. I’m full.” |
guest (n) |
\gest\ |
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Try to relax during the lunch so that your guests will feel comfortable. |
host (n) |
\h´Ust\ |
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It’s your duty as host to make your guests feel relaxed. |
idea (n) |
\aI"dI´\ |
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not like the idea of … |
\nÅt ÆlaIk Di… aI"dI´ ´v\ |
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The guest doesn’t like the idea of squid. |
name (n) |
\neIm\ |
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in the name of |
\In D´ "neIm ´v\ |
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Good afternoon. I have a reservation in the name of Cruyff. |
order (v) |
\"O…d´\ |
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order sb sth |
\ÆO…d´ sømb´dI |
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“Can I order you coffee and a liqueur?” “That would be wonderful, thank you.” |
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"sømTIN\ |
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personal matters (n pl) |
\"p‰…sn´l Æmœt´z\ |
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Don’t talk about personal matters with your guests unless you know them very well. |
place (n) |
\pleIs\ |
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it’s a nice place |
\Its ´ ÆnaIs "pleIs\ |
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“This is one of my favourite restaurants.” “Yes, it’s a nice place.” |
plan (v) |
\plœn\ |
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plan to do sth |
\Æplœn t´ "du… ÆsømTIN\ |
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Book a table between 14.30 and 15.00 and plan to finish within two hours. |
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in company Elementary
Unit 5
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quiet (adj) |
\"kwaI´t\ |
(opposite = noisy) |
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reservation (n) |
\Ærez´"veISn\ |
have a reservation |
\Æhœv ´ Ærez´"veISn |
(in the name of) |
“In D´ ÆneIm ´v‘\ |
second course (n) |
\Æsek´nd "kO…s\ |
share (v) |
\Se´\ |
signal (v) |
\"sIgn´l\ |
skip (v) |
\SkIp\ |
skip the starter/ |
\ÆskIp D´ |
dessert/coffee |
"stA…t´\dI"z‰…t\"kÅfI\ |
space (n) |
\SpeIs\ |
speciality (n) |
\ÆspeSI"œl´tI\ |
a local speciality |
\´Æl´Uk´l speSI"œl´tI\ |
starter (n) |
\"stA…t´\ |
This way … |
\ÆDIs "weI\ |
tough (adj) |
\tøf\ |
the steak/meat is a bit |
\D´ ÆsteIk\Æmi…t Iz ´ |
tough |
ÆbIt "tøf\ |
(opposite = tender) |
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Try to get a table in a quiet part of the restaurant with well-separated tables.
Good afternoon. I have a reservation in the name of Cruyff.
The menu: ask for different starters, followed by a light second course.
It’s a good idea to have different starters that you can share.
Signal the end of the meal by asking for the bill.
Skip the dessert and order coffee.
A quiet part of the restaurant surrounded by space is an ideal location for a business lunch.
This is one of my favourite restaurants – their speciality is fish.
The squid in black sauce is a local speciality.
No starter for me, thanks. I’ll just have the main course.
“I’ll take your coats. This way, gentlemen.”
“How’s yours?” “Well, actually the steak’s a bit tough.”
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in company Elementary
Unit 5
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vegetarian (n) |
\ÆvedZ´"te´rI´n\ |
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“They do an excellent steak here.” “Er .. I’m afraid I don’t eat meat. I’m a |
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vegetarian.” |
well-separated (adj) |
\Æwel"sep´reIt´d\ |
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well-separated tables |
\welÆsep´ret´d |
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Look for a quiet part of the restaurant with well-separated tables. |
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"teIblz\ |
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in company Elementary
Unit 6
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accommodation (n) |
\´ÆkÅm´"deISn\ |
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A good conference centre should offer comfortable, modern accommodation. |
atmosphere (n) |
\"œtm´sÆfI´\ |
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Engsholm Castle is a beautiful place with a relaxing atmosphere. |
bath (n) |
\bA…T\ |
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a full-sized bath |
\´ ÆfUlsaIzd "bA…T\ |
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All the rooms have an en suite bathroom with a full-sized bath. |
business centre (n) |
\"bIzn´s Æsent´\ |
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Our business centre is equipped with computers and Internet connections. |
computer (n) |
\k´m"pju…t´\ |
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computer screen (n) |
\k´m"pju…t´ Æskri…n\ |
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The computer screen is covered with Post-it notes. |
conference (n) |
\"kÅnf“´‘r´ns\ |
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conference equipment/ |
\"kÅnf“´‘r´ns |
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Engsholm Castle’s excellent facilities make it an ideal place for your conference |
facilities/needs/services |
IÆkwIpm´nt\f´ÆsIl´tIz\Æ |
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needs. |
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s‰…vIs´z\ |
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conference centre (n) |
\"kÅnf“´‘r´ns Æsent´\ |
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In your opinion, what are the three most important features of a good conference |
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dining (n) |
\"daInIN\ |
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The dining facilities include a restaurant with seating for 100 people. |
en suite (adj) |
\Ån swi…t\ |
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en suite bathroom |
\Ån swi…t bA…Tru…m\ |
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Our luxury accommodation includes rooms with en suite bathroom, a mini-bar and |
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satellite TV. |
entertainment (n) |
\Æent´"teInm´nt\ |
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Entertainment facilities include pool tables and TV with satellite channels. |
excursion (n) |
\Ik"sk‰…Sn\ |
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outdoor excursions (n pl) |
\ÆaUtÆdO… Ik"sk‰…S´nz\ |
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Rubber boots and raincoats are available for outdoor excursions. |
facilities (n pl) |
\f´"sIl´tIz\ |
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The hotel is situated in beautiful surroundings and offers a range of excellent |
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facilities. |
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in company Elementary
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dining/leisure facilities |
\"daInIN\"leZ´ |
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We’re currently upgrading our dining facilities to meet the criteria of the IACC. |
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f´ÆsIl´tIz\ |
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file (n) |
\faIl\ |
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A file is a set of papers or documents about a particular subject, or the box that |
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they are kept in. |
filing cabinet (n) |
\"faIlIN ÆkœbIn´t\ |
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A filing cabinet is a tall piece of office furniture with drawers for keeping files in. |
floor (n) |
\flO…\ |
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ground/upper floor (n) |
\ÆgraUnd\Æøp´ "flO…\ |
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Our luxury dining room is on the upper floor while on the ground floor there is a |
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bar and pool tables. |
folder (n) |
\"f´Uld´\ |
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A folder is a thin flat piece of cardboard used for keeping papers and documents |
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together. |
guest room (n) |
\"gest Æru…m\ |
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“What about accommodation?” “There are 241 guest rooms.” |
health centre (n) |
\"helT Æsent´\ |
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Leisure facilities include a spa, health centre, swimming pool and jacuzzi. |
homepage (n) |
\"h´UmÆpeIdZ\ |
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The IACC’s internet site provides information about conference centres, with links |
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to members’ homepages. |
internet (n) |
\"Int´Ænet\ |
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internet connection (n) |
\"Int´net k´ÆnekSn\ |
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Computers with internet connections are provided for the use of guests. |
internet site (n) |
\"Int´net ÆsaIt\ |
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Visit the IACC’s internet site for information about the world’s leading conference |
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centres. |
keyboard (n) |
\"ki…ÆbO…d\ |
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Be careful not to spill your drink on the keyboard! |
link (n) |
\lINk\ |
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a link to |
\´ "lINk Ætu…\ |
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There are links to members’ home pages on our website. |
location (n) |
\l´U"keISn\ |
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In my view, location and facilities are the two most important features of a |
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conference centre. |
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in company Elementary
Unit 6
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lounge (n) |
\laUndZ\ |
luxury (adj) |
\"løkS´rI\ |
luxury accommodation/ |
\ÆløkS´rI |
dining room/facilities/ |
´ÆkÅm´"deISn\"daInIN |
food and drink |
Æru…m\f´"sIl´tIz\Æfu…d |
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´n "drINk\ |
meeting room (n) |
\"mi…tIN Æru…m\ |
mini-bar (n) |
\"mInIÆbA…\ |
mouse (n) |
\maUs\ |
mouse mat (n) |
\"maUs Æmœt\ |
notepad (n) |
\"n´UtÆpœd\ |
notice board (n) |
\"n´UtIs ÆbO…d\ |
overhead projector (n) |
\Æ´Uv´hed pr´"dZekt´\ |
overlook (v) |
\Æ´Uv´"lUk\ |
papers (n pl) |
\"peIp´z\ |
participant (n) |
\pA…"tIsIp´nt\ |
poster (n) |
\"p´Ust´\ |
Post-it note (n) |
\Æp´UstIt "n´Ut\ |
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The hotel has two lounges with open fires and views over the Baltic Sea.
Our luxury accommodation includes rooms with en suite bathroom, a mini-bar and satellite TV.
The largest meeting room can accommodate 30 to 45 participants.
Drinks from the mini-bar are usually fairly expensive.
The mouse is the small object that you move to do things on a computer screen.
The mouse mat is the piece of soft material that the mouse rests on.
He quickly wrote down Dieter’s phone number on the notepad.
Don’t forget to check the notice board for further details of next month’s conference.
The meeting rooms are equipped with overhead projectors, video and Internet connections.
Many of our guest rooms have balconies overlooking the sea.
Papers, files and folders covered the desk.
How many participants are expected to attend the conference?
Posters of exotic locations covered the walls of the office.
Post-it notes had been stuck around the edges of the computer screen.
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in company Elementary
Unit 6
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relaxing (adj) |
\rI"lœksIN\ |
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Engsholm Castle dates from 1310 and has a charming and relaxing atmosphere. |
(opposite = stressful) |
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resort (n) |
\rI"zO…t\ |
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Hundreds of hotels and resorts add the words “conference centre” to their name |
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but only just over 300 meet the criteria of the IACC. |
room (n) |
\ru…m\ |
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single/double room |
\"sINgl\"døbl "ru…m\ |
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The castle offers modern accommodation – there are 48 single rooms and 5 |
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double rooms. |
satellite channel (n) |
\"sœt´laIt ÆtSœnl\ |
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TV with satellite channels is available in all rooms. |
seat (v) |
\si…t\ |
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it seats 45/60/100 etc |
\It Æsi…ts ÆfO…tI |
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Our luxury dining room seats 60 people. |
people |
ÆfaIv\"sIkstI\´ |
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Æhøndr´d "pi…pl\ |
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seating arrangement (n) |
\"si…tIN ´ÆreIndZm´nt\ |
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The largest room is suitable for 30 to 45 participants, depending on the seating |
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arrangement. |
serve (v) |
\s‰…v\ |
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serve meals/food |
\Æs‰…v "mi…lz\"fu…d\ |
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We have a reputation for serving top-class food. |
situated (adj) |
\"sItSu…ÆeItId\ |
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be situated at/in/on etc |
\bI "sItSu…eItIdÆœt\Æ |
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Engsholm is situated on the coast, 65 km from Stockholm and 113 km from Alanda |
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In\ÆÅn\ |
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International Airport. |
surroundings (n pl) |
\s´"raUndINz\ |
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in beautiful/wonderful |
\In "bju…t´fl\Æwønd´fl |
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The castle is situated on the coast in beautiful surroundings. |
etc surroundings |
s´"raUndINz\ |
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top-class (adj) |
\ÆtÅp"klA…s\ |
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top-class accommodation/ |
\ÆtÅpÆklA…s |
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Enjoy top-class food in our luxury restaurant. |
facilities/food etc |
´ÆkÅm´"deISn\ |
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f´"sIl´tIz\"fu…d\ |
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in company Elementary
Unit 6
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view (n) |
\vju…\ |
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Both lounges have views over the Baltic Sea. |
a view over |
\´"vju… Æ´Uv´\ |
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well-equipped (adj) |
\ÆwelI"kwIpt\ |
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Our well-equipped meeting rooms have a range of facilities including video |
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monitors, overhead projectors and internet connections. |
badly-equipped) |
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in company Elementary
Unit 7
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access (v) |
\"œkses\ |
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You need a special password to access your bank account. |
apply for |
\´"plaI ÆfO… \ |
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apply for a post/job |
\ ´ÆplaI fO… ´ |
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“You’re applying for a post as an office assistant.” “Yes, that’s right.” |
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bank account (n) |
\"bœNk ´ÆkaUnt\ |
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Can you access your bank account on the Internet? |
business (n) |
\"bIzn´s\ |
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big business (n) |
\ÆbIg "bIzn´s\ |
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Young people have more faith in the honesty of big business bosses than any |
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other age group. |
business leader (n) |
\"bIzn´s Æli…d´\ |
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The survey showed that two out of three people don’t trust what business leaders say. |
computer (n) |
\k´m"pju…t´\ |
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computer file/program (n) |
\k´m"pju…t´ |
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Experts think that it’s impossible to stop people sharing computer files illegally. |
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ÆfaIl\Æpr´Ugrœm\ |
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computer skills (n pl) |
\k´m"pju…t´ ÆskIlz\ |
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“What are your computer skills?” “Well, I can use all the usual Office programs.” |
corporate (adj) |
\"kO…p“´‘r´t\ |
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corporate scandal |
\ÆkO…p“´‘r´t "skœndl\ |
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Corporate scandals like those at Enron, Tyco and WorldCom have received |
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worldwide publicity. |
create (v) |
\kri…"eIt\ |
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create documents/ |
\kri…ÆeIt "dÅkj´m´nts\ |
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This is a piece of software used specifically for creating presentations. |
presentations |
Æprez´n"teIS´nz\ |
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director (n) |
\d´"rekt´; daI"rekt´\ |
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Do you believe that the directors of large companies earn too much? |
document (n) |
\"dÅkj´m´nt\ |
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Using this program, creating a financial document is fast and easy. |
employer (n) |
\Im"plOI´\ |
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Nowadays many people believe you can’t trust your employer to pay your pension |
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when you retire. |
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Unit 7
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executive (n) |
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executive earnings (n pl) |
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What do you think about the high executive earnings of the “fat cats”? |
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file-sharing (n) |
\"faIlÆSe´rIN\ |
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the findings (of) |
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golden handshake (n) |
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hardware (n) |
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the impact of |
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The findings of the survey show the impact of major corporate scandals. |
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over the Internet |
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“Net pirates” use special software to exchange music and films over the Internet. |
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take legal action (against) |
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The RIAA now takes legal action against people in the USA who swap music over |
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the Internet. |
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luggage (n) |
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leave your luggage |
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music industry (n) |
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