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Verbs.
To trade, traded. to settle, settled. to retire, retired.
Vocabulary.
Network. Expertise.
Talent. Entrepreneur.
Chairman. Intern.
Investor. Efficient.
Income. Chiefly.
Qualifications. Balance.
References. Visionary.
Expressions.
To get laid. Corporate culture.
To lose your job. Office politics.
To give notice.
Grammar.
Had he already retired when you entered the company?
I had practiced it so many times that I felt confident.
She hadn’t thought of an efficient plan.
Had he heard that story before?
He would have become an entrepreneur if he had had the chance.
If he had done it right, he wouldn’t need to do it again.
If we had had more time we could have done it better.
If he finds out about it, he will talk to you.
If our financial situation continues like this, we’ll need to cut back on our expenses.
If I were him, I would hire more interns to help us out.
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Input.
She was forced to retire early.
What does he plan to do after he retires?
They have finally settled in London.
They haven't settled this issue yet.
They started trading goods in other countries.
Would you trade your position with him?
He doesn't have the qualifications for this job.
He has always been a visionary entrepreneur.
Most people in that club have a high income.
Many employees have been laid off.
She has already been given two weeks' notice.
Corporate culture must be respected in acquisitions.
He has shown great talent.
We have already checked his references.
If we had had more time, we could have met him.
If I were you, I would follow his advice.
Everything had already been arranged.
I had never seen the CEO before.
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verbs.
to lead, led, led. to advertise, advertised. to quit, quit, quit.
Vocabulary.
Personnel. Power.
Obstacle. Prestige.
Excellence. Persistence.
Consumption. share holder.
Organization. Determination.
Outstanding. Attitude.
Committed. Strategy.
Expressions.
goal-oriented. career leader.
back to square one. goal setting.
team player.
Grammar
I had noticed his determination before we officially met.
She had visualized the obstacles before she opened the business.
He has gained enough prestige.
She has achieved outstanding results.
They have launched a great campaign.
He hasn't come up with a new strategy.
He had finished the speech when I arrived.
We have been discussing new strategies.
All personnel have been coming up with new ideas.
He has been negotiating our shares for a higher price.
Input.
She was ready to lead an orchestra.
His education will lead him to a great career.
What's the best way to advertise a product?
What's your opinion on online advertising?
He quit after arguing with his boss.
If I were you, I wouldn't quit school.
He has always had a positive attitude.
She's always been an outstanding student.
Who has the power to do that?
Do they believe in goal setting?
Ethanol consumption has increased a lot.
Determination is a must for a successful career.
They've been working on a plan of action.
They've been assisting us.
She has been given a new assignment.
People have lost respect for each other.
He had already put the plan into practice.
We had talked about it over and over again.
