Unit 3.part 4

Question 1

(noun) – the department in a company that deals with hiring, training, and helping employees.

Answer 1

Human resources. She works in the human resources department of a big firm.

Question 2

(verb) – to bring goods or products into a country from abroad to sell.

Answer 2

Import. The company imports coffee from Brazil.

Question 3

(noun) – the money that a person or business earns, usually from work or investments.

Answer 3

Income. His monthly income is enough to cover all his expenses.

Question 4

(noun) – an area of land where many factories or businesses are located.

Answer 4

Industrial estate. My father works in a factory on the industrial estate outside the city.

Question 5

(noun) – the unfair difference in opportunities, rights, or wealth between people or groups.

Answer 5

Inequality. The government is trying to reduce income inequality in the country.

Question 6

(verb) – to put a piece of equipment or software in place so it is ready to use.

Answer 6

Install. He installed a new washing machine in the kitchen.

Question 7

(noun) – a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually made of wool or cotton, and pulled over the head.

Answer 7

Jumper. She wore a warm jumper because it was cold outside.

Question 8

(verb) – to make clothes, such as sweaters or scarves, by connecting yarn with needles.

Answer 8

Knit. She likes to knit scarves for her friends in winter.

Question 9

(phrasal verb) – to stay in bed later than usual in the morning.

Answer 9

Lie in. On Sundays, I like to lie in and relax.

Question 10

(noun) – money that someone borrows from a bank or person and must pay back.

Answer 10

Loan. He took a loan from the bank to buy a new car.

Question 11

(noun) – the feeling of being alone and unhappy.

Answer 11

Loneliness. Moving to a new city can sometimes cause feelings of loneliness.

Question 12

(phrasal verb) – to take care of someone or something.

Answer 12

Look after. She looks after her little brother when their parents are at work.

Question 13

(noun) – a person who behaves in a very crazy or dangerous way.

Answer 13

Lunatic. The movie showed a lunatic running through the streets.

Question 14

(noun) – a way of doing something or behaving.

Answer 14

Manner. He spoke in a polite manner during the meeting.

Question 15

(noun) – a small piece of material placed on a floor or other surface to protect it or keep it clean.

Answer 15

Mat. Please wipe your shoes on the mat before entering the house.

Question 16

(noun) – the practice of focusing your mind to relax or gain spiritual insight.

Answer 16

Meditation. She does meditation every morning to start the day calmly.

Question 17

(noun) – the lowest amount of money that an employer is allowed to pay a worker by law.

Answer 17

Minimum wage. The government increased the minimum wage to help workers earn a better living.

Question 18

(adverb) – in a way that shows great unhappiness or discomfort.

Answer 18

Miserably. He failed the exam and felt miserably disappointed.

Question 19

(noun) – a small, thin, sharp piece of metal used for sewing or medical injections.

Answer 19

Needle. She used a needle and thread to repair her torn shirt.

Question 20

(verb) – to discuss something in order to reach an agreement.

Answer 20

Negotiate. The two companies negotiated a contract for the new project.