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    unit 1
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  • to stop employing somebody because there is not enough work for them to do
    lay off  
    hire
    resign
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  • doing the same thing over and over
    rewarding
    demanding
    repetitive
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  • the system where people improve their job prospects step by step
    work experience   
    academic qualifications
    career ladder
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  • the time off work that men get when their partner has had a baby
    unpaid leave
    compassionate leave     
    paternity leave  
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  • a word to describe a job that will never lead to a better career
    freelance
    tedious
    dead-end    
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  • Leah’s always been very ________. She never lets anything get in the way of achieving her goals.
    sarcastic
    determined
    thorough
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  • My colleagues are extremely ________. They worked together through the night to solve the technical problems.
    bright
    conscientious
    steady
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  • It was a tough interview, but ________, I think I did OK.
    on the surface  
    on the whole     
    deep down   
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  • The boss said that if I keep my ________ to the grindstone, I could get a promotion quite soon.
    hand
    head
    nose
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  • When I make a decision, I ________ with my gut feeling.
    put
    get
    go
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  • Ramon’s such a ________. He lets the kids do whatever they want.
    heart of gold
    soft touch
    cold fish
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