Subject: Unit 3 / Work
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1.challenging: (adjective) : offering a challenge; testing one's ability or endurance
Example: This has been a challenging time for us all.
2. exciting: (adjective): producing excitement; thrilling
Example: It was a really exciting match.
3.flexible: (adjective) : able to change or be changed easily according to the situation
Example: My schedule is flexible - I could arrange to meet with you any day next week.
4. glamorous: (adjective): attractive in an exciting and special way
Example: She looks glamorous in that red dress.
5. monotonous: ( adjective) : not changing and therefore boring
Example: The music became monotonous after a while.
6.repetitive: ( adjective) : involving doing or saying the same thing
several times, especially in a way that is boring
Example: She left the job because the work was too repetitive.
7. rewarding: (adjective): giving a reward, especially by making you feel satisfied that
you have done something important or useful, or done something well
Example: Textbook writing can be an intellectually and financially rewarding activity.
8. satisfying: (adjective): making you feel pleased by providing what you need or want
Example: It is very satisfying to know that the project was a success.
9. stressful: (adjective): making you feel worried and nervous
Example: Police work is physically demanding and stressful.
10. stimulating :( adjective): if something is stimulating, it encourages new ideas
Example: The classes look attractive and stimulating.
11.tedious :( adjective): boring
Example: The problem is that I find most forms of exercise so tedious.
12. time-consuming :( adjective): takes a lot of time to do
Example: Producing a dictionary is a very time-consuming job.
13.work-life balance: (noun):
the amount of time you spend doing your job compared with
the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy
Example: It can be difficult to get the right work-life balance.
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences
time -consuming / challenging / tedious / stressful / flexible
1. This work is ____________________, but it needs to be done.
2. I’m fortunate because my job has______________ hours, and I can come and
go pretty much as I want.
3.Working in the emergency room of a major hospital is a highly ______________ work.
4. Learning a new computer program can be a ___________________ process.
5. The slope was _________________ for even the most experienced climbers.
Write 4 sentences using the vocabulary words above.
1._____________________________________________________________________________________
2._____________________________________________________________________________________
3._____________________________________________________________________________________
4______________________________________________________________________________________
