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accelerator / əkˈsɛləreɪtə / –
battery / ˈbætəri / –
hood / hʊd / –
trunk / trʌŋk / –
brakes / breɪks / –
bumper / ˈbʌmpə / –
clutch / klʌʧ / –
engine / ˈɛnʤɪn / –
first gear / fɜːst gɪə / –
gearshift / gɪəʃɪft / –
headlights / ˈhɛdlaɪts / –
neutral / 'nju:trəl / –
radiator / ˈreɪdɪeɪtə / –
reverse / ri'vɜ:s / –
to shift / ʃɪft / –
tail light / teɪl laɪt / –
tire /ˈtaɪə / –
transmission /trænzˈmɪʃn / –
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break down –
And if things became too frightening, I could always breakdown later – , – .
fasten one's seat belt –
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: difficult, hard, dangerous, expensive, easy, impossible, safe, cheap, kind, sensible, mean, silly, clever, stupid, careless, unfair, considerate.
It was nice of you to take me to the station.
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It’s silly of Mary to give up her job when she needs the money.
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Applying for a job –
Interviewer: Good afternoon, Mr. Brooks. Have a seat, please.
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Dan Brooks: Good afternoon.
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Interviewer: I received your resume a few weeks ago and I must say that I was rather impressed.
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Dan Brooks: Thank you.
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Interviewer: As you know we are a small but fast growing financial company, mostly trading stocks and bonds. May I ask you why you're interested in working for us?
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Dan Brooks: Yes, of course. I know that your company has an excellent reputation. That's why I'd like to work for it. Besides, I have always wanted to work with a smaller company, which consequently develops.
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I see. That's good to hear! Would you mind telling me a little bit about your current occupation?
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Dan Brooks: I'm a broker at a large international company at the moment. I mostly deal with clients and I handle all aspects of their accounts.
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Interviewer: I see. Could you also tell me a little bit about your previous job experience?
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Dan Brooks: Yes, of course. I have worked for two full years at my current position. Before that, I participated at an internship program at the same company.
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Interviewer: Could you also say a few words about your main education?
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Yes, with pleasure. I have graduated from the University of Kent and I have a degree in Accountancy and Finance. After graduation I have also attended workshops for experienced specialists. I've gained lots of new financial theory and practice there, as well as a certificate of course completion.
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Interviewer: That's good to know, Mr. Brooks. I would like to ask you one more question about your interest in our company. Why do you think that you are the right candidate for the position of head broker?
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Dan Brooks: I think that I have enough experience in the stock market to handle this job. Also, I quite like my current dutiens and don't mind expanding the range of my responsibilities in this field.
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Interviewer: Well, you might just be the right person we've been looking for. Do you have any questions
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Dan Brooks: Yes, I have one question. If I were hired, how many accounts would I be handling?
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Interviewer: You'd be handling about a third of our clients, as you'd be working with two other head brokers. Is there anything else you'd like to ask?
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Dan Brooks: No, that's it. Thank you.
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Interviewer: Ok, then. We will send our employment contract for your review this week, Mr. Brooks. And we hope to see you soon among our staff.
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