Global English Course 10 Assignment 1
1.
Mixed blessing: something that is beneficial but also has some negative points
Owning a pet is a mixed blessing. Pets are good company but require a lot of care.
2. correspondence
Jill, what type of __________ do you prefer? Email or snail mail?
3.
She prefers email to snail mail.
4.
find (noun)
[countable]
something good or useful, often a bargain
Mariko's apartment was a great find because it is within walking distance of her office.
5.
object (noun)
[used without an object]
to be opposed to something or someone
If no one objects, I'd like to continue this discussion in our next meeting.
6.
have something to your credit (verb phrase)
to have accomplished something that required effort
Janis, the first applicant, has several magazine articles to her credit.
7.
get in on the ground floor (verb phrase)
to be involved in something at its beginnings
Julia got in on the ground floor and has played a significant role in the company's success.
8.
single-handedly (adverb)
by yourself
Carla was proud that she had single-handedly finished the complex project.
9.
That doesn't really surprise me.
10.
That was bound to happen. When I last saw him, he was buried in work.
11.
You may find this hard to believe, but this is actually the best company party I've been to.
12.
scrutinize (verb)
[used with an object]
to examine or observe something carefully
Of course you'll find mistakes if you scrutinize every detail!
13.
groundbreaking (adjective)
very original and revolutionary
The new government uses a groundbreaking approach to help the poor.
14.
Greg made Johnny take out the garbage.
Use the causative verb make to show that one person forces another person to do something. It is followed by an object and the base form of a verb.
Patty had Fernado translate the article.
Use the causative verb have to show that one person asks another person to do something and that person does it. Use have especially when the two people have a close relationship or the person asking has some authority over the other person. It is followed by an object and the base form of a verb.
Paul got sharon to lend him some money.
Use the causative verb get to show that one person persuades another person to do something. It is followed by an object and the infinitive form of a verb.
I got my tattoo last week.
You can use the verbs have and get followed by an object and a past participle (V-ed) to show that one person caused something to be done to something by another person. There is almost no difference in meaning between these verbs in this situation. Remember many verbs have irregular past participles.
15.
Isn't it a bit of a contradiction to talk about institutionalizing innovation?
16.
One of the most important is understanding what the customer needs. This often means having the foresight to know what customers want before they even know they need it.
17.
This idea has my full support.
My initial reaction is favorable, but...
I'm fully in favor of ...
I'm afraid I can't give it my backing.
18.
institutionalize (verb)
[used with an object]
to adopt or implement something as a standard part of an organization
My company was among the first to institutionalize a 32-hour workweek.
19.
draw on (phrasal verb)
[used with an object; inseparable]
to use resources from something for something else
We try not to draw on our savings account except in emergencies.
20.
status quo (noun phrase)
[uncountable]
the condition that exists at present
Suzie quit her job because she was tired of the status quo.
21.
catch on (phrasal verb)
[not used with an object; inseparable]
to become well liked or successful among a group of people
It took a long time for recycling to catch on in the U.S.
22.
edge (noun)
[countable]
an advantage over someone or something
His height gives him an edge on the basketball court.
23.
account for (phrasal verb)
[used with an object; inseparable]
to be a particular portion of something
Business people account for 60 percent of Internet users.
24.
bounce back (phrasal verb)
[not used with an object; inseparable]
to start doing something better after some difficulties
The team bounced back in the second half of the match.
25.
booming (adjective)
thriving or successful
I'm glad your business is booming.
boom (noun)
26.
incentive (noun)
[countable or uncountable]
something that encourages someone to do something
Offering shares in the company to employees is a good incentive.
27.
If you had asked me earlier, I could have fit it into my schedule.
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