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COMPLETE CAE, blissful childhood
to outlast your colleagues
by attrition…
COMPLETE CAE
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Unit 3
ALL IN THE MIND
adept at
attention span
come to terms with
discourage sb from doing sth
exert control/influence
get things into perspective
have an aptitude for
have a flair for
instil values
lose your temper
peer group
update your status
vicious circle
work-life balance
to chart a course
to draw on sth
to sift and filter information
a leaning towards
an aptitude for
a flair for
be adept at multitasking
innate ability
to gauge the language level
face-blind
tone-deaf
face-blindness
be handled differently
a blur instead of a face
to indicate whether...
to enable sb to do
severely affected
jumbled features
to distinguish between
digital native
digital immigrant
to come to terms with
to sift and filter
to propel changes
to run a grand-scale experiment
to exert influence
to instil confidence into
be adept at multitasking
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to leap out of the lorry
not have a mark on it
crunching noise
enclosure
to cause a stir
to pose no threat
of your own accord=w/o being asked to do sth
astute
be intent on your work
oblivious to sth
strike up a coversation with
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UNIT 5 DRAMATIC EVENTS
at first sight
be in two minds about sth
emergency services
bump into
have flashbacks
in response to
keep your ears pricked
keep your fingers crossed
put your foot on the accelerator
sense of achievement
strong current
take someone to court
watch your step
workout
worthwhile occupation
plunge into
exhilaration
thermal clothing
a bit of a blur
settle up
keep an eye on sth
tied up
on the mend
pick a fight
keep a stiff upper lip
poker face
get sth off your chest
take it on your chin
keep your eyes peeled
pick sb`s brain
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to work out on a treadmill
the belt speeded up
keep your fingers crossed
to take the company to the court
a solicitor
I`ve had it!
head for a clump of trees
burst its banks
a sluggish stream
Unit 4 JUST THE JOB
antiquated
collaborative
commute
digital footprint
ergonomical
exploit
extra-curricular
a foolproof solution
energy has no outlet
internship
make it a priority
reap rewards
retaliate
sick leave
social media profile
strictly speaking
tight budget
treat with healthy respect
troubleshooting
undermine
work station
privacy settings
the world is your oyster
to mistreat people
make a go of things
go on strike
when it comes to..
have an equal say
follow a tough ethical code
to go about things in a different way
dodgy regimes
disenchanted with conventional business models
Career opportunities
drastically evolved
a plethora of
cater to a wide range of skills
an array of career choices
a rapidly evolving field
flourished with the advent of
grow substantially
grapples with climate change
data-driven age
make informed decisions
SQL (Structured Query Language)
The Gig Economy
bring innovative solutions
a blend of creativity, resilience, and strategic thinking
within a stipulated timeframe and budget
to foster productivity
adhere to regulations
upskilling
to keep pace with
leverage creativity
is ripe with opportunities
embrace continuous learning
stay abreast of industry trends
Collocations
extensive/vast experience
a huge/powerful impact
a high/great degree of...
heavy/constant pressure
excellent/unrivalled reputation FOR
fiece/intense competition
a large/great number of
a huge/considerable increase
expert/specialist skills
vast/extensive knowledge of
Unit 8 Media Matters
Advertising
go viral
word of mouth
celebrity endorsement
target audience
brand awareness/loyalty
place an advert
classified ads section
prime time
commercial breaks
call to action
7 top unusual hobbies
worm charming
to break away from the norm
to expand your horizons
to step outside comfort zone
cheese rollin
end up with bumps and bruises
transpotting
to keep detailed logs
microphotography
macro lenses
to reveal intricate details
stunning images
geocaching
geocaches
to locate a container
filled with trinkets and treasures
to gain a large followship
extreme ironing
mundane tasks
dorodango
intricate work
to peak sb`s curiosity
to gain popularity
blatant self-promotion
social glue
a meticulous selection process
a cultural imperative
a dumbed-down generation
find sth to your liking
a picky person
to nurture taste
a doddle = an easy act/a snap/a peice of cake
culturally-savvy
get exposure to
to get complimented on sth
to strike up acquaintances
to play truant
a plethora of challenges
UNIT 12 The Living World
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The Inuit people
deterioration
seemingly inexhaustible supplies
melting ice sheets
changing tides
thinning of rare spieces population
to give disturbing accounts of
deformed fish
robins
caribous
glaciers thawing
receding coastlines
a harsh environment
killing cold winds
forest fires : arson/carelessness/discarded cigarettes
drought conditions: global warming/burning of fossil fuels
rainforest clearance: wood used for timber/land used for grazing animals
air pollution: vehicle exhaust fumes/factory emissions/heavy industry
flood damage: climate change/global warming
fossil fuel consumption: population growth/increase in number of vehicles
Alex the African Grey
a pejorative term
proffered items
abstract thought
rote learning
complex cognition
employed on children
Clever Hans effect
validity of usage
double acts
to bear sth out=supported by facts
Unit 9 AT TOP SPEED
to harness your fear
to shatter the skeleton= to break into small pieces
a termendous change
outlying villages
mind-blowing feats
to grab/to hit the headlines
few and far between
clumsy people
undergo a profound transformation
to modify human genes
to blow sth out of proportion
technically feasible=able to be made or achieved
conventional technology
descendants
to embark on a journey
a horrific accident/thought/crime/injury = very bad and shocking
a horrible smell/cold/thing to say = very unpleasant or bad
social event
spare-time activity
a programme of events
a flurry of activity= a sudden short period of
to call for swift action
frenetic activity=involving a lot of exciting movement
fast-growing outdoor activity
varied programme
a small wrist action
backbreaking work
become disorientated
combat the cold
handed down from father to son
plough the field
skilled craftsmanship
take pride in your work
take strict safety precautions
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UNIT 14
Moving Abroad
do incredibly long hours
set up an agency
shortage of skill
a cultural mix
a melting pot
different ethnic backgrounds
put in more of an effort
a challenge to my preconceptions
the untapped potential of immigrants
prosperity
brain drain
to constitute
to converge
to draw on community input
to institute good practicies
global interdependence
to bring about
the sustained inclusion of ... groups
inequity
Unit 6
Picture Yourself
bad hair day
capture an expression
commission a portrait
complementary
conspiracy
draw your own conclusion
eyes boring into you
from the outset
innate
in your element
minor character
overstated
passing moods and emotions
plead guilty
put the finishing touches to
self-consciousness
status symbol
trail of distruction
unsettling
come through
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a panel of judges
when it comes to...
to obscure
lurking alone
exuberance
grin
angst
quirk=an unusual trait
distortions and quirks
grimace
to enliven
got so caught up that
it was heartening to see
to tease out
a real page-turner
plausible
to put across ideas
to confer with sb=to exchange ideas
to confer gifts on sb
to go over the dress
great cut
a real turnaround
be image-conscious
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blissful childhood
to outlast your colleagues
by attrition
assertion
stumble into acting
put on a disguise
serendipity
classified ad
trepidation=fear
long for sth
seductive
latterly = recently (f)
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a dead-end job
be your own boss
perks
get stuck in a rut
be stuck behind the desk
voluntary work
manual wok
to do a job-share
to take early retirement
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