work/study + Name

work/study + Name

PART 1

work/study + name

VOCABULARY

-To get involved in: to become a part of (an organization)

- To fit in: To become suitable or appropriate 

- academic environment: the atmosphere in which one attempts to learn

- comfort zone: a place or situation where one feels safe or at ease and without stress.

- set the foundation for: : to provide something (such as an idea, a principle, or a fact) from which another thing develops or can develop

VOCABULARY

- with no strings attached: an offer has no unpleasant conditions

- inspired(a): of extraordinary quality, as if arising from some external creative impulse.

- knee-high to a grasshopper: very small or very young.

- psychiatrist(n): a medical practitioner specializing in mental illness.

- ideal field of study: a good area of academic concentration

- Trusted resources: the public resource(s) that have been censored by the government

VOCABULARY

- fascinated(a): strongly attracted and interested.

- separate the good from the bad: sort the good thing from many bad things

- optimal level: state of something is the best level or state that it could achieve.

- get st out of the way: to get st done so you don't have to worry abt it.

- put st into practice: to use (something) in actual situations.

-eager(a): (of a person) wanting to do or have something very much.

- psychological struggle: have problems in terms of mental aspect.

VOCABULARY

- make a difference: have a significant effect on a person or situation.

- well thought of: having a good reputation; admired or respected by others.

- career: an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.

Multiple Choice

Q: Do you miss being a student?

A: Yes, I missed my student life once I got involved in the workplace. I think when I was a student, I had someone to guide me, whereas at work you must guide yourself. The academic environment was a comfort zone, and I struggled to fit ....... the working environment.

• none

• in

• on

• with

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Q: Do you like your job?

A: Yes, very much. Although the money is not much, I believe that it .......... the foundation for me to become a better psychiatrist in the future. Furthermore, I get to improve my English constantly. What I appreciate the most is that I can work wherever and whenever I want with no strings attached.

Multiple Choice

Q: Why did you choose to do that type of work?

A: I was inspired by my grandpa. When I was knee-high to a grasshopper, he talked to me about many interesting things about psychology (as he used to be a psychiatrist). Thus, I’ve always been .....................by how the mind works, I felt that Psychology was the ideal field of study for me.

• interesting

• keen

• a fan

• fascinated

Multiple Choice

Q: What technology do you use at work/study?

A: Well, I use a computer to do research online, read articles from trusted resources. However, there is a lot of information out there, so you need to be able to ..................the good from the bad.

• separate

• divide

• distinguish

Multiple Choice

Q: Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the afternoon?

A: I definitely prefer studying in the morning. I am at my optimal level of performance when I first wake up in the morning after a cup of coffee. So, I like to get my studying .................. the way so I can relax more throughout the day. When I try to study in the evening, I tend to be too tired and unfocused.

• off

• on

• out of

• in

Multiple Choice

Q: Are you looking forward to working?

A: Absolutely! I cannot wait to put into practice what I’ve been learning for years now. I’m eager to help people with the psychological ............. that they face. I believe I can make a difference in the world.

• struggles

• difficulties

• troubles

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Q: Why did you choose to study this subject?

A: A: I was inspired by my grandpa. When I was knee-high to a grasshopper, he talked to me about many interesting things about psychology (as he used to be a psychiatrist). Thus, I’ve always been .....................by how the mind works, I felt that Psychology was the ideal field of study for me.

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Q: What subject are you studying?

A: I study psychology because it’s a really well-thought of degree and I’m hoping to .............. it as a career in the future.

Open Ended

Q: Do you miss being a student?

Open Ended

Q: Do you like your job?

Open Ended

Q: Why did you choose to do that type of work?

Open Ended

Q: Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the afternoon?

Open Ended

Q: Why did you choose to study that subject?

Open Ended

Q: What technology do you use when you study?

Open Ended

Q: Are you looking forward to working?

VOCABULARY

- pay attention: to listen to, watch, or consider something or someone very carefully

- put one in an awkward situation: To cause one to be in a situation or scenario that could prove to be embarrassing or damaging to one's reputation, career, relationship with someone else, etc.

- vice versa: with the main items in the preceding statement the other way around.

- express gratitude: is something that is extremely important because it lets people know that you appreciate them or what they have done for you.

- business setting: in the field of business

VOCABULARY

- Values education [noun] – a subject in which students are taught about the ideals that society deems important

- Petty [adj.] – unimportant

- Paths cross [expression] – when two people’s paths cross, it means they meet

- lose trust: to no longer believe that (someone or something) can be trusted people who have lost faith in their government.

- casual gathering: a normal party or a meeting when many people come together as a group.

Multiple Choice

Q: Is it easy for you to remember people's names?

A: Yes! I can easily remember people’s names, I believe that’s because I pay more attention when I’m introduced to someone. I don’t want to ................. myself in an awkward situation where I have to ask the person’s name again after the conversation. That’s simply not right!

• add

• put

• lay

Multiple Choice

Q: How do you remember people's names?

A: I just simply pay much attention when I’m introduced or when I introduce myself to people and vice versa. Normally, when you listen carefully to someone’s introduction, there’s no reason why you can’t remember their names. And honestly, that’s being taught in ................ education in school.

• values

• valuable

• invaluable

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Q: Do you often forget people's names?

A: Not at all! I always make sure to remember the names of my acquaintances because I just enjoy meeting new people. I always believe that if you recognize your acquaintance by their name when your paths cross again, they feel special and they think that you’re a nice person for remembering them. I have lots of experiences where my acquaintances .................. their gratitude for remembering them and that makes me happy.

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Q: How do you feel when people can't remember your name?

A: It depends, in a business setting, if the person I’m acquainted or introduced with can’t remember my name, I ................ trust in that person. If it’s a casual gathering, I don’t give importance to it. That’s just a petty thing

Open Ended

Q: Is it easy for you to remember people's names?

Open Ended

Q: How do you remember people's names?

Open Ended

Q: Do you often forget people's names?

Open Ended

Q: How do you feel when people can't remember your name?