ESL Reading. Vocabulary, pp. 17-19. Put these words and definitions in your vocabulary notebook if they are new for you. If you have already looked up some of these in the dictionary, compare your definitions with these. Practice using these words in sentences if possible, in your vocabulary notebook.
Unit 3, Work, p. 17:
work experience = the jobs you have had in the past or are working at now
poll = a study of a group’s opinion on a subject, in which people are questioned and their answers are examined; like a survey
satisfied = happy, content
salary = the amount of money a worker or employee makes each month or annually (in a year)
starting position = an entry-level position; the position you have when you begin working for a company, an organization, etc.
job requirements = abilities or experiences needed for a job
flexible schedule = working hours that can be changed easily
advancement = promotion to a higher level within a place of work
“Your First Job,” pp. 18-19:
dog-eat-dog = having tough competition (each person may be interested most in his or her own advancement and not help co-workers)
personal errands = time-consuming things you have to do outside of work and outside of home -- like buying groceries, going to the bank, etc.
treated me = acted in a certain way, or with a certain attitude, toward me
substandard = below an acceptable level
flip a mental switch = stop and think about what is the appropriate thing to say in a situation
to your benefit = to your advantage; something good for you
benefits = services given to an employee in addition to pay (for example, health insurance)
put together = well groomed, professional looking
challenges = situations that require great mental or physical effort for success
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