Lesson 3: Reason for Application

Question 1

leading /ˈliːdɪŋ/

Answer 1

B1 (adj) most important or most successful

a leading manufacturer/company/newspaper

Question 2

field /fiːld/

Answer 2

(n) all the people or products competing in a particular area of business

They lead the field in home entertainment systems.

Question 3

knowledge /ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/

Answer 3

A2 (n) the information, understanding and skills that you gain through education or experience

scientific/technical knowledge and skills

Question 4

motivated /ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/

Answer 4

(adj) wanting to do something, especially something that involves hard work and effort

a highly motivated student

Question 5

reputation /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/

Answer 5

B2 (n) ​the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the past

to have a good/bad reputation

Question 6

impact /ˈɪmpækt/

Answer 6

B1 (n) the powerful effect that something has on somebody/something

a positive/a negative/an adverse impact

Question 7

desirous /dɪˈzaɪərəs/

Answer 7

(adj) having a wish for something; wanting something

Question 8

growth /ɡrəʊθ/

Answer 8

B1 (n) an increase in economic activity

policies aimed at sustaining economic growth

Question 9

reason /ˈriːzn/

Answer 9

A1 (n) a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done

He said no but he didn’t give a reason.

Question 10

application /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/

Answer 10

B1 (n) a formal (often written) request for something, such as a job, permission to do something or a place at a college or university

We have received applications from more than 3 000 students.

Question 11

organization /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃn/

Answer 11

A2 (n) a group of people who form a business, club, etc. together in order to achieve a particular aim

She works with local community organizations.

Question 12

corporation /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃn/

Answer 12

B2 (n) a large business company

multinational corporations

Question 13

firm /fɜːrm/

Answer 13

B2 (n) a business or company

a law/consulting/research firm

Question 14

special /ˈspeʃl/

Answer 14

A1 (adj) not ordinary or usual; different from what is normal

The school will only allow this in special circumstances.

Question 15

greatest strength

Answer 15

a person’s most notable or outstanding quality or attribute

Question 16

creativity /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/

Answer 16

B2 (n) ​the use of skill and imagination to produce something new or to produce art

Creativity is more important than technical skill.

Question 17

quick thinking

Answer 17

pressure

Question 18

pressure /ˈpreʃər/

Answer 18

B1 (n) the act of trying to persuade or to force somebody to do something

Do you feel any pressure to dress in a certain way?

Question 19

analytical skills

Answer 19

(n) the ability to examine and understand complex information, break it down into smaller components, and draw logical conclusions.

Question 20

communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/

Answer 20

B1 (n) the activity or process of expressing ideas and feelings or of giving people information

Good communication between team leaders and members is essential.

Question 21

proficiency /prəˈfɪʃnsi/

Answer 21

(n) ​the ability to do something well because of training and practice

a certificate of language proficiency

Question 22

attention to detail

Answer 22

(n) the ability to notice and focus on small, specific elements or aspects of a task or situation.

Question 23

adaptability /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

Answer 23

(n) ​the quality of being able to change or be changed in order to deal successfully with new situations

Question 24

adjust /əˈdʒʌst/

Answer 24

B2 (v) to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better

Adjust your language to the age of your audience.

Question 25

environment /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/

Answer 25

B1 (n) the conditions in which a person, animal or plant lives or operates or in which an activity takes place

a pleasant work/learning environment

Question 26

workplace /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs/

Answer 26

B2 (n) the office, factory, etc. where people work

the introduction of new technology into the workplace