Unit 1B

Front 1

accomplishment

Back 1

something impressive that someone has achieved إنجاز noun

Hint 1

Getting a job as an accountant has been my greatest professional accomplishment. It's something I dreamed about for years.* Don’t be afraid to talk about your accomplishments.

Front 2

expect

Back 2

to think or believe that someone will do something or something will happen يتوقع أو ينتظر verb

Hint 2

You are late for work again today. I expect you to arrive on time tomorrow.* Most companies expect applicants to wear business clothes, such as a shirt and tie or a nice suit.

Front 3

research

Back 3

a detailed and careful study of something to find more about it بحث علمي noun

Hint 3

A friend told me about a good company, so I did some research online. I learned that it was one of the top companies to work for here. * You want to show the employer that you have done your research and that you care about working there.

Front 4

stranger

Back 4

a person you do not know شخص غريب noun

Hint 4

* I thought I saw a stranger standing in front of my apartment building, but then I realized it was my friend waiting for me.* Put a group of strangers in a room together, and they’ll probably start a conversation.

Front 5

consider

Back 5

to have something as your opinion; to think about something or someone in a particular way يعبر أو يرى verb

Hint 5

You are not allowed to use your cell phone in some restaurants because many people consider it rude.* Don’t interrupt. Interrupting is considered rude.

Front 6

professional

Back 6

doing something in a way that shows skill, training, and care محترفadj

Hint 6

When you speak to customers, you should always be professional. You should be polite and try to help them as quickly as you can

Front 7

responsible

Back 7

doing something in a way that shows skill, training, and care مسؤول /ذو مسؤولية adj

Hint 7

Thamer is very responsible. He always pays his bills on time.* No employer wants to hire someone who is not responsible enough to come to work on time.

Front 8

exaggerate

Back 8

: to make something seem larger, better, or worse than it really is يبالغ أو يغالي verb

Hint 8

In the interview, Sami did not exaggerate his work experience. He knew his six months in sales wasn't a lot, but he wouldn't lie.* Be careful not to exaggerate.

Front 9

punctual

Back 9

doing something or happening at the right time; not late محافظ على المواعيد adj

Hint 9

Alain is always punctual. He's never late for anything.* Be punctual. Arriving late to an interview can be deadly.

Front 10

slang

Back 10

informal words and expressions that are more common in spoken language لغة عامية noun

Hint 10

Many teenagers use so much slang when they talk to each other that their own parents can't understand them.* Listen carefully to what the interviewer is saying, and avoid using slang or bad words.

Front 11

weakness

Back 11

: a fault or lack of strength, especially in a person's character ضعف noun

Hint 11

My boss is a great person, but he has one weakness. He almost never smiles, even when things are going well! * Know how to discuss both your strengths and your weaknesses because you will be asked about both!