konkurenční the struggle to survive in a highly competitive marketplace

/ˈænəlaɪz/

/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

/ˈkændɪdeɪt/

/kəˈrɪə(r)/

/kəˈmiːliən/

/kəmˈpetɪtɪv/

/ˈkʌvə(r) ˌletə(r)/

/ˈkʌlʧə(r)/

/ˌsiː ˈviː/

/draʊt/

/ɪˈmɜː(r)ʤ(ə)nsi/

/ɪkˈspekt/

/ˈhændraɪt/

/ˈhəʊmˌsɪk/

/ˌmænjʊˈfækʧərə(r)/

/ˈmɪrə(r)/

/ˈref(ə)rəns/

/ˈreləv(ə)nt/

analyse (v) T

application (n) C/U

candidate (n) C

career (n) C

chameleon (n) C

competitive (adj)

cover letter (n) C

culture (n) U

CV (n) C British

drought (n) C

emergency (n) C/U

expect (v) T

handwrite (v) T

homesick (adj)

manufacture (v)

mirror (v) T

reference (n) C usu. pl.

relevant (adj)

© Macmillan Education 2008

/əˈbrɔːd/

abroad (adv)

1.1 About business - Working abroad

1 Living abroad

týkající se

reference, doporučení

představovat, odrážet

vyrábět

toužící po domově

napsat rukou

očekávat

stav nouze, pohotovost

sucho

CV, životopis

kultura

motivační dopis

konkurenční

chameleon

kariéra

kandidát

žádost, přihláška

analyzovat

do zahraničí

The Business Pre-Intermediate Glossary

How is that relevant to this discussion?

Her former employer provided a reference for her.

Does art mirror society or shape it?

The firm manufactures women's clothing.

I was feeling homesick.

Candidates for this job are requested to handwrite their letters of application.

We are expecting good weather at the weekend.

We always carry a medical kit for emergencies.

The country's economy suffered because of a drought.

The Euro CV is the best kind of CV to use when looking for a job.

If you're looking for culture, then Paris is the place for you. Britain's literary culture.

The first thing your potential employer will read is your cover letter.

the struggle to survive in a highly competitive marketplace.

You have to be a cultural chameleon if you work for a multinational company.

Rosen had decided on an academic career. He felt like having a career change and went into teaching.

The candidate must demonstrate good communication skills.

His application for membership of the club was rejected.

The quarterly sales figures will be analysed at our next meeting.

We try to go abroad at least once a year.

/ʃɔː(r)tlɪst/

/ˌstreɪtˈfɔː(r)wə(r)d/

/wɪðˈdrɔː/

shortlist (v) T

straightforward (adj)

withdraw (v) I

/ˈkɒntrækt/

/dɪˈpɒzɪt/

/ɪkˈsepʃ(ə)n/

/ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

/ˈlæn(d)ˌlaɪn/

/ˈlæn(d)ˌlɔː(r)d/

/ˈəʊvə(r)ˌdrɑːft/

/ˌpriːˈpeɪd/

/ˈreʤɪstə(r)/

/ˈtɒp ʌp/

/juːˈtɪləti ˌbɪl/

contract (n) C

deposit (n) C

exception (n) C

insurance (n) U

landline (n) C

landlord (n) C

overdraft (n) U

prepaid (adj)

register (v) I/T

top-up (n) C British

utility bill (n) C


/ˈbʊlətɪn ˌbɔː(r)d/

bulletin board (n) C

1.2 Vocabulary - living abroad

/ˌriːləʊˈkeɪt/

relocate (v) I/T

The injury has forced him to withdraw from the competition.

a straightforward process

If you get your cover letter wrong, you destroy your chances of getting shortlisted for interview.

I left my job because the company relocated.

účet za služby (plyn atd.)

dobití telefonní (i jiné) karty nebo kreditu finanční částkou

registrovat, zapsat

předplacený

debet, přečerpání účtu

majitel nemovitosti, pronajímatel

pevná telefonní linka

pojištění

výjimka

kauce, deposit

smlouva, kontrakt


If you want to open a bank account in Britain, you may have to show utility bills with your name on them

Is buying top-ups easy?

Births must be registered within 42 days.

a prepaid phone card.

You have to pay large fines if you exceed your overdraft limit.

My landlord has increased the rent price for my flat for the second time this year.

I'll try to call you later when I get to a landline.

Do you have insurance for the house yet?

There are some exceptions to every grammatical rule.

She paid a €400 deposit when she rented the flat.

After six months she was offered a contract of employment.

nástěnka, vývěska, informační tabule (i New job adverts will be posted on the company's bulletin board. na internetu)

odstoupit, ustoupit

přímočarý, jasný

dostat se do užšího výběru

přesídlit se, přemístit se

/əʊˈpeə(r)/

/ˈbʌʤɪt/

/kænˈtiːn/

/ˈfaɪə(r)wɜː(r)ks/

/greɪv/

/kaɪt/

/pəˈreɪd/

/ˈpɜː(r)mənənt/

/rɪˈpeɪ/

/ˈʃædəʊ/

/ˈveɪkənsi/

/ˈwaɪn(ə)ri/

au pair (n) C

budget (n) C

canteen (n) C

fireworks (n) Pl.

grave (n) C

kite (n) C

parade (n) C

permanent (adj)

repay (v) T

shadow (n) C/U

vacancy (n) C

winery (n) C

/dɪˈvɔː(r)s/

/ɪkˈstriːmli/

/ˈaɪsˌbreɪkə(r)/

/hæv ˌsʌmθɪŋ ɪn

divorce (n) C/U

extremely (adv)

icebreaker (n) C

have something in common (phrase)


/ˈkɔː(r)p(ə)rət/

corporate (adj)

ˈkɒmən/

/ˈkɒnf(ə)rəns/

conference (n) C

1.4 Speaking - Making small talk

/əˈtend/

attend (v) I/T

mít (něco) společného

seznamovací aktivita k prolomení ledů“

velmi, mimořádně

rozvod

podnikový, společenský

konference

výrobna vína

volné pozice, volná pracovní místa

stín

splatit

stálý, trvalý

průvod, přehlídka

drak (papírový)

hrob

ohňostroj

kantýna, jídelna

rozpočet

au pair

účastnit se

1.3 Grammar - Present simple and prepositions of time

We've got such a lot in common.


We'll start our training with an icebreaker so that we could learn each other's names.

He knows the area extremely well.

I want a divorce.

corporate culture.

a conference hall/room/centre.

South African wineries are known for their excellent Cabernet Sauvignon wines.

We have several vacancies to fill in the Sales Department.

The dogs are always trying to chase their own shadows.

I need to repay my student loan.

The illness can cause permanent blindness.

There are military parades on the Independence Day.

Flying large kites is a popular pastime in Afghanistan.

He's never even visited his mother's grave.

On 31 December people set fireworks off at midnight.

I usually eat my lunch in the company canteen.

Two-thirds of their budget goes on labour costs.

I worked as an au pair in England in 2004.

Most of his colleagues attended the wedding.

/tekˈniːk/

/juːˈniːk/

technique (n) C

unique (adj)

/əˈtæʧt/

/ˈkɒliːg/

/ˈgreɪtf(ə)l/

/ˌrezə(r)ˈveɪʃ(ə)n/

attached (adj)

colleague (n) C

grateful (adj)

reservation (n) C/U

/buːˈtiːk/

/ˈhaɪ ˌprəʊfaɪl/

/ˈliːdɪŋ/

/ləʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

/ˌɒpə(r)ˈtjuːnəti/

/ˈprəʊses/

/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

/rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

boutique (n) C

high-profile (adj)

leading (adj)

location (n) C

opportunity (n) C

process (v) T

qualification (n) C British

requirement (n) C


/ədˈvaɪzə(r)/

advisor (alternate spelling: adviser) (n) C

1.6 Case study - Global Recruit

/əˈʤendə/

agenda (n) C

1.5 Writing - Formal and informal emails

/ˈnetwɜː(r)kɪŋ/

networking (n) U

požadavek

kvalifikace

zpracovat, zpracovávat

příležitost

místo, poloha

vedoucí, čelný, přední

známý, uznávaný, (zpravidla protože se často objevuje v médiích)

butik

poradce

rezervace

vděčný

spolupracovník, kolega

přiložený, v příloze

plán, program

unikátní, jedinečný

technika, technologie

navazování kontaktů

a list of safety requirements.


Simon left school with no qualifications.

Data is processed as it is received.

The trip sounds like a wonderful opportunity.

The talks are taking place at a secret location.

He became a leading figure in the London art world.

a high-profile campaign/ company/politician

She buys her clothes in the most expensive New York boutiques.

the Prime Minister's advisers.

Could you make a reservation for me at a nearby hotel?

I'm very grateful for all your help with the party.

Friends and colleagues will remember him with affection.

Please see the attached PDF document for details.

Cutting the number of workers is not on the agenda.

It is her use of colour that makes her work unique.

surgical techniques.

A lot of networking is essential if you want to survive in this business.

/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

unemployed (adj)

nezaměstnaný

řecká restaurace, taverna

/kənˈsʌltənt/

/kənˈviːniəns/

/dɪˈpɑː(r)tmənt stɔː(r)/

/ˈelɪgənt/

/ɪkˈsepʃ(ə)nəl/

/fəˈsɪləti/

/ˈflægʃɪp/

/ˈlʌkʃəri/

/rɪˈlaɪəb(ə)l/

/ˈstændə(r)d/

consultant (n) C

convenience (n) U

department store (n) C

elegant (adj)

exceptional (adj)

facility (n) C

flagship (n) C

luxury (adj)

reliable (adj)

standard (n) C

standard, kvalita

spolehlivý

luxusní

nejvýznamnější produkt, vlajková loď

funkce, zařízení, vybavení, možnost(i)

výjimečný

elegantní

obchodní dům

pohodlí

konsultant, poradce

řetězec (hotelů, restaurací atd.)

/ˈkɔːl ˌsentə(r)/

/kɑːm/

/kənˈfɜː(r)m/

call centre (n) C

calm (adj)

confirm (v) T


/bleɪm/

blame (v) T

potvrdit

klidný

call centrum

obviňovat, obvinit

2.2 Vocabulary - Telephoning and customer care

/ʧeɪn/

chain (n) C

2.1 About business - The shopping experience

2 Dealing with customers

/təˈvɜː(r)nə/

taverna (n) C


You can make an appointment now, and then call nearer the time to confirm.

a calm voice

When was the last time you telephoned a company call centre?

If it a'll goes wrong, don't blame me.

What can be done to raise standards in schools?

a reliable workman/car

a luxury hotel/item/car

The company now consists of a flagship store in Stuttgart and a further thirteen stores across Germany.

the text messaging facility on your phone.

Her scores were quite exceptional.

She always looks so elegant.

Harrod's is the most famous department store in the world.

Her hair was cut short for convenience rather than fashion.

a design consultant.

Japan's leading hotel chain.

Have you been unemployed for a year or more?

Ms Mitropoulos works in a family taverna.

/dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/

nespokojený

/daɪˌrekt ˈnʌmbə(r)/

/ɪkˈstenʃ(ə)n/

/ˈhaʊsˌhəʊld/

/skeɪl/

/ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

direct number (n) C

extension (n) C

household (n) C

scale (n) Sg./U

competence (n) U

kompetence, schopnosti

škála, závažnost

domácnost

telefonní linka, provolba

přímé telefonní číslo

zaneprázdněný, zaměstnaný

/ˈkredɪt/

/ˈɜː(r)ʤ(ə)nt/

credit (v) T

urgent (adj)

/ˌeksɪˈbɪʃ(ə)n/

exhibition (n) C


/kəmˈpəʊnənt/

component (n) C

The problem occurred at our distribution centre - the wrong label was put on the wrong consignment.

The photocopier's broken down again.

I am not questioning your competence.

Is the Government aware of the scale of the problem (=are they aware of how big it is)?

How many people are there in your household?

I'm on extension 334.

Could you give me his direct number, please?

He is an extremely busy man.

a dissatisfied customer

urgentní, naléhavý

připsat ve prospěch

výstava

komponent, součástka

an exhibition hall/centre/space The Business Pre-Intermediate Glossary

The delivery arrived on time but some of the components are missing.

He had some urgent business to attend to.

The money will be credited to your account.

zarezervovat si (například stejnou The meeting room has been double-booked. místnost) na stejný čas jako někdo jiný

2.5 Writing - Dealing with an email complaint

/ˌdʌb(ə)l ˈbʊk/

double-book (v) I/T often passive

/dɪstrɪbjuːʃ(ə)n ˌsentə(r)/ distribuční centrum

distribution centre (n) C

pokazit se, přestat fungovat

/ˌbrəʊkən ˈdaʊn/

broken down (adj)

2.4 Speaking - Telephoning: Handling complaints

/ˈbɪzi/

busy (adj)

2.3 Grammar - Countable & uncountable nouns, requests & offers

dissatisfied (adj)

/sɪnˈsɪə(r)/

/səbˈmɪt/

/ˌʌnəkˈseptəb(ə)l/

sincere (adj)

submit (v) T

unacceptable (adj)

/ˈʧek ɪn/

/ˈθɜː(r)məʊˌstæt/

check in (n) C/U

thermostat (n) C

/dəˈmestɪk/

/ɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nt/

/ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

/ɪnˈθjuːziˌæzəm/

/ˈfleksəb(ə)l/

/ˈɪmplɪˌment/

/kiːn/

/ˈpremɪsɪz/

/ˈruːmə(r)/

domestic (adj)

efficient (adj)

eliminate (v) T

enthusiasm (n) U

flexible (adj)

implement (v) T

keen (adj)

premises (n) Pl.

rumour (n) C/U


/ˈdiːfekt/

defect (n) C

3.1 About business - Lean manufacturing

3 Operations

/ˈblæŋkɪt/

blanket (n) C

2.6 Case study - The Panorama conference

/nɒn rɪˈfʌndəb(ə)l/

non-refundable (adj)

pomluva

prostory

zapálený (např. cyklista)

realizovat, implementovat

flexibilní, pružný

entusiasmus, nadšení

omezovat

efektivní

domácí, tuzemský

vada, defekt

termostat

check-in, zaregistrování se, odbavení

přikrývka

nepřijatelné

odevzdat

upřímný

nevratný


A student had been spreading rumours about the teachers.

The company will move to new premises next month.

a keen cyclist/gardener; Luke's keen on swimming.

Attempts to implement change have met with strong opposition.

A more flexible approach is needed.

His enthusiasm for music has stayed strong.

Many infectious diseases have been virtually eliminated.

The new machine is far more !efficient than the old one.

domestic chores; domestic appliances

The aim of lean manufacturing is to eliminate all defects.

There is one central thermostat which controls temperature in the building.

There are always long queues for check-in at Heathrow Airport.

They had to ask for extra blankets to keep warm.

This is unacceptable and I expect an immediate refund.

The plans will be submitted next week.

His apology seemed sincere.

non-refundable tickets

/sʊˈpɪəriə(r)/

/ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

/ˈtɜː(r)nˌəʊvə(r)/

/ˈweə(r)ˌhaʊs/

/ˈwɜː(r)kˌʃɒp/

superior (adj)

systematic (adj)

turnover (adj)

warehouse (n) C

workshop (n) C

/kəmˈpetɪtə(r)/

/ˌdestɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

/haɪə(r)/

/liːk/

/ˈlaɪfgɑː(r)d/

/ˌmɑː(r)kɪt ˈliːdə(r)/

/ˈpɪkˌpɒkɪt/

/səbˈsɪdiəri/

competitor (n) C

destination (n) C

hire (v) T

leak (v) I/T

lifeguard (n) C

market leader (n) C

pickpocket (n) C

subsidiary (n) C

dceřiná společnost

kapsář (zloděj)

přední firma/výrobce na trhu

plavčík

protékat, prosakovat

najmout si

cíl, destinace

konkurent

letectví

workshop, seminář

sklad

obrat

systematický

nejvyššího standardu

specifický, určitý

a subsidiary of General Motors.

The police know that pickpockets are working at the markets and on the beach.

We would like to become the market leader by the end of next year.

There are no lifeguards or security patrols on the beach.

The roof is still leaking.

I hired someone to paint the house.

a popular holiday destination.

All our major competitors are also bidding for that contract.

the aviation industry.

a creative writing workshop.

I'll speak to the warehouse manager and see if we have the items you requested in stock.

Just-in-time system means that the costs are cut and turnover is increased.

The TPS is a systematic way to satisfy customer needs.

The hotel's service is superior.

You have to enter the information in a specific order.

/ɪnˈgriːdiənt/

/ləˈbɒrət(ə)ri/

ingredient (n) C

laboratory (n) C


/kənˈvenʃ(ə)nəl/

conventional (adj)

laboratoř

ingredience, přísady

běžný, tradiční

our new research laboratory. The Business Pre-Intermediate Glossary

Mix all the ingredients together carefully.

a conventional oven / conventional weapons (=not nuclear or chemical weapons)

3.3 Grammar - Present continuous, adverbs and present simple passive

/ˌeɪviˈeɪʃ(ə)n/

aviation (n) U

3.2 Vocabulary - Trends and planning

/spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific (adj)

/ˈpestɪˌsaɪd/

/steɪt/

/strɪkt/

pesticide (n) C

state (n) C

strict (adj) přísný, tvrdý

stát

pesticid

ekologický, organický, bio-

/kɒzˈmetɪk/

kosmetický

/əˌtenˈdiː/

/kənˈvenʃ(ən)/

/ˈkɒstjuːm/

/ɪkˈspænd/

/ˈfriːbi/

/ləʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

/ləˈʤɪstɪks/

/ˈsemɪˌnɑː(r)/

/ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/

attendee (n) C

convention (n) C

costume (n) C/U

expand (v) I/T

freebie (n) C

location (n) C

logistics (n) Pl.

seminar (n) C

showcase (n) C


3.6 Case study - ScotAir

/ˈænjuəl/

annual (adj)

We are expanding the programme to provide more student places.

There is a fantastic costume contest in the evening.

Chicago was chosen as the site for an international crime convention.

There were more than 600 attendees at the conference last month.

an annual conference/festival/ holiday

cosmetic products

They operate within strict time limits; Lynn gave us strict instructions to be good.

the state of Michigan

Instead of pesticides, some farmers use bats and owls to keep bugs under control.

organic apples/meat.

We haven't thought about the logistics of delivery. a seminar on marketing. The exhibition is a showcase for British exports.

logistika seminář ukázka toho nejlepšího


The talks are taking place at a secret location.

místo

věc zdarma (zpravidla reklamní dárek) What kind of freebies should we provide for our stand at the trade fair in Barcelona?

rozšiřovat

kostým

shromáždění, konference

účastník

každoroční, výroční

3.5 Writing- Instructions and procedures for an exhibition stand

cosmetic (adj)

3.4 Speaking - Presentations: signposts and stepping stones

/ɔː(r)ˈgænɪk/

organic (adj)

/ˌkɑː(r)bən ˈfʊtprɪnt/

/kruː/

/dɪsˈkʌmfə(r)t/

/ɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n/

/ruːt/

/ˌsekənd ˈhænd/

/ˈʃɔː(r)t ˌhɔːl/

/ˈjuːnɪˌfɔː(r)m/

carbon footprint (n) C

crew (n) C

discomfort (n) C

emission (n) C

route (n) C

second hand (adj)

short-haul (adj)

uniform (n) C

/ˈkɒntækt/

/ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

/faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/

/ˈaɪkɒn/

/ˈɪmɪgrənt/

/ˈlɪpstɪk/

/lʌk/

/ˈmɒtəʊ/

/əˈrɪʤ(ə)n(ə)l/

contact (n) C/U

dedication (n) U

financial (adj)

icon (n) C

immigrant (n) C

lipstick (n) C/U

luck (n) U

motto (n) C

original (adj)


/æmˈbɪʃ(ə)n/

ambition (n) U


4 Success stories

/ˌbʌʤɪt ˈeə(r)laɪn/

budget airline (n) C

originální

motto

štěstí

rtěnka

imigrant

ikona

finanční

obětavost, oddanost

kontakt

ambice

uniforma

na krátkou vzdálenost

použitý, ze second-handu

trasa, cesta

emise

nepohodlí

personál, posádka

uhlíková stopa (vypočtená množství CO2 a skleníkových plynů, které člověk vytváří svou činností)

nízkonákladová letecká společnost


a highly original design, a very original songwriter

The company's motto is 'Bringing the best to everyone we touch'.

We'd all like to wish you luck in your new job.

She was wearing the most expensive lipstick.

There has been a rise in the number of immigrants coming from Eastern Europe.

one of the best-known pop icons of the 1980s.

banks and other financial institutions

his dedication to the fight against AIDS.

Do you and Jo still keep in contact?

His ambition was to become a successful writer.

He was still wearing his school uniform.

Most airlines do no longer serve meals on short-haul flights.

second-hand books/clothing.

The tunnel is the route taken by most drivers.

New laws are aimed at reducing vehicle emissions.

the discomforts of life in the desert.

All the passengers and crew on board the jet were killed.

There are websites which allow you to calculate carbon footprint of a flight.

Don't count on free in-flight food if you're flying with a budget airline.

/səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

/tɪp/

/wɒft/

sophisticated (adj)

tip (n) C

waft (v) I nést se vzduchem, zavanout

tip, rada

důmyslný, rafinovaný

tajnost, utajení

/ˈhæbɪt/

/rɪsk/

/rəʊl ˈmɒd(ə)l/

/ˌstænd aʊt frəm ðə

habit (n) C/U

risk (n) C/U

role model (n) C

stand out from the crowd (phrase)

/wel ɪnfɔː(r)md/

dobře informovaný

vyčnívat z davu

vzor, příklad

riziko, hrozba

návyk, zvyk

záznamy, evidence

zvládat, vyrovnat se

/kəˈlæt(ə)rəl/

/ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː(r)/

/faʊnd/

/lɔːnʧ/

collateral (n) U

entrepreneur (n) C

found (v) T

launch (v) T


/ˈbɑːskɪt/

basket (n) C

spustit, uvést na trh

založit (firmu apod.)

podnikatel, provozovatel

zástava, záruka

koš

4.3 Grammar - Past simple, past continuous and used to

well-informed (adj)

/faɪl/

file (n) C

ˈkraʊd/

/kəʊp/

cope (v) I

4.2 Vocabulary - Describing yourself and being successful

/ˈsiːkrəsi/

secrecy (n) U


The company will launch a new version of the software in July.

The newspaper was founded in 1909.

The will definitely ask for some security or collateral when considering your application for a loan.

a laundry basket.

The press doesn't seem to be very well-informed.

He's the kind of man who stands out from the crowd.

Highly successful business owners are great role models.

The risks to consumers are being analysed

healthy eating habits.

medical files.

Considering how bad her injuries are, she is coping very well. The safety system is designed to cope with engine failure.

The scent wafted through the crowd of shoppers.

The booklet gives some good tips on getting the most out of your software.

Consumers are getting more sophisticated.

Discussions took place in total secrecy.

/riˈæləti ˌʃəʊ/

/ˈrʊərəl/

/ˌvɪʃəs ˈsɜː(r)k(ə)l/

reality show (n) C

rural (adj)

vicious circle (n) Sg.

/ˈfleksiˌtaɪm/

/ˈɪntɜː(r)n/

/ˈpreʃə(r)/

/ˌself əˈsesmənt/

flexitime (n) U British Business

intern (n) C

pressure (n) C/U

self-assessment (n) U

/kæmˈpeɪn/

/fləʊt/

/ˌlɪmɪtɪd ɪˈdɪʃ(ə)n/

/ˈmɜː(r)ʧ(ə)nˌdaɪz/

/ˈpəʊliəʊ/

/ˈʃɔː(r)tɪʤ/

/ˈtreɪdˌmɑː(r)k/

/ˈwiːlʧeə(r)/

campaign (n) C

float (v) T

limited edition (n) C

merchandise (n) U formal

polio (n) U

shortage (n) C/U

trademark (n) C

wheelchair (n) C


/ˈʧærəti/

charity (n) C/U

4.5 Writing - Profiles of business leaders

/ˈelɪmənt/

element (n) C

4.4 Speaking - Appraisals

/ˈpɒvə(r)ti/

poverty (n) U

invalidní vozík

obchodní/ochranná známka

nedostatek

dětská obrna

zboží

limitovaná edice

začít obchodovat své akcie (o firmě)

kampaň

charitativní organizace

sebehodnocení

tlak, nátlak


As a result of an accident, she had to spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair.

This name is a registered trademark and you cannot use it on your products.

Refugees are facing serious food and fuel shortages.

She contracted polio when she was a small child.

The Steiff Company has produced a number of limited edition teddy bears.

The company was floated in 1983.

an election / advertising campaign.

I donated €1,000 to a local charity.

Let's look at the self-assessment part of your appraisal.

Pressure for political change increased in the 1990s.

I don't have a contract of employment yet - I'm still an intern in this company.

Let's introduce flexitime so that everybody can decide when they come to and leave the office.

flexibilní pracovní doba praktikant, stážista

Fieldwork is a key element of this course. Advertising is not the only element in the marketing process.

He lent the villagers money so that they could escape the vicious circle of poverty.

rural areas/roads/schools

Big Brother™ is a well-known reality show.

Half the world's population is living in poverty.

součást, prvek

začarovaný kruh

venkovský

reality show

chudoba, bída

/ˈaʊtˌskɜː(r)ts/

/ˈpeɪt(ə)nt/

/preˈstɪʤəs/

/ˈkwɒləti/

/ˌrefjʊˈʤiː/

/stiːl/

/ˈtæŋkə(r)/

/teɪlə(r)/

/ʌnˈtaɪmli/

/ˈweɪlə(r)/

outskirts (n) Pl.

patent (n) C

prestigious (adj)

quality (n) C/U

refugee (n) C

steel (n) U

tanker (n) C

tailor (n) C

untimely (adj)

whaler (n) C


5 Selling

/ɔː(r)f(ə)nɪʤ/

orphanage (n) C

velrybářská loď

předčasný

krejčí

tanker

ocel

uprchlík

kvalita, jakost

prestižní

patent

okraj, periferie

sirotčinec

magnát

/ˈmægˌneɪt/

magnate (n) C

elektřina z vodní energie průmyslová zóna

/ˌhaɪdrəʊɪlekˈtrɪsɪti/

hydroelectricity (n) U

univerzitní kampus

industrial estate (n) C British /ɪnˌdʌstriəl ɪˈsteɪt/

/ˈkæmpəs/

campus (n) C/U

4.6 Case study - The English Academy

his untimely death.


He learnt everything about making clothes in his mother's small tailor shop.

The western coast suffered from oil pollution when two tankers collided yesterday.

The works produced a million tons of steel a year.

His family moved as refugees to Greece in the early 1920s.

This cut in funding will affect the quality of education in our schools. The food is of the highest quality.

The school is in a very prestigious location.

In 1878 Edison received a patent for his phonograph.

a park on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

When she was six, her mother died, so she grew up in an orphanage.

an oil magnate.

They opened a new language school on an industrial estate.

Hydroelectricity accounts for more than half of Switzerland's electricity production.

We have rooms for 2,000 students on campus.

/fɔː(r)hed/

/haɪp/

/liːs/

/ˈləʊgəʊ/

/pəˈtenʃ(ə)l/

/rʌn/

/ˈteɪstf(ə)l/

/təˈbuː/

forehead (n) C

hype (n) U %infml

lease (v) T

logo (n) C

potential (adj)

run (v) I

tasteful (adj)

taboo (n) C

tabu

vkusný

rozpouštět se

potenciální

logo

pronajmout

intenzívní propagace a reklama

čelo

rozlišit, rozlišovat

In some parts of the world showing too much skin in public is a taboo.

Some consumers may not find this type of advertising very tasteful.

When athletes begin to sweat, the tattoo starts to run.

The disease is a potential killer.

The company has changed its logo for the third time in the past ten years.

The offices are currently leased to a design company.

I hate all the hype about portable music players.

She had a long face with a high forehead.

Neil is colour-blind and cannot differentiate between red and green.

his desire to join the army.

/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/

/pəˈtenʃ(ə)l/

/ˈpraɪsi/

complicated (adj)

potential (adj)

pricey (adj) %infml


/ˌkærɪkteˈrɪstɪks/

characteristics (n) Pl.

5.2 Vocabulary - Buying and selling

drahý, nákladný

potencionální

komplikovaný

vlastnosti, charakteristické rysy


It was a bit pricey but definitely value for money.

a potential disaster.

It looks very complicated to use.

main characteristics of 20th-century culture

Most of our customers hear about us by word of mouth.

ústní doporučení od někoho

/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪt/

differentiate (v) I/T

přání, touha

Athletes have always earned a lot of money by wearing branded sports clothes.

word of mouth (n) U %infml /ˌwɜː(r)d əv ˈmaʊθ/

/dɪˈzaɪə(r)/

desire (n) C/U

značkový

The company's advertisements could be seen on billboards all around the country.

výjimečná vlastnost výrobku, která jej Many advertising campaigns fail because the product's USP is too weak. odlišuje od ostatních výrobku stejného druhu

/ˈbrændɪd/

branded (adj)

billboard

unique selling proposition (n) /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ C

/ˈbɪlˌbɔː(r)d/

billboard (n) C

5.1 About business - Advertising

/ˈraɪv(ə)l/

rival, protivník

/ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn/

/dɪˈtekʃ(ə)n/

/daʊnˈləʊdəb(ə)l/

/ɪgˈzɒtɪk/

/ˈhelmɪt/

/ˈɪntɪˌgreɪt/

/ˈpɔː(r)təb(ə)l/

/ˈsætəlaɪt/

/ˌsteɪt əv ði ˈɑː(r)t/

/ˈstɪərɪŋ wiːl/

/ˈtrɒli/

/ˈwɔːtə(r)ˌpruːf/

breakdown (n) C

detection (n) U

downloadable (adj)

exotic (adj)

helmet (n) C

integrate (v) I/T

portable (adj)

satellite (n) C

state-of-the-art (adj)

steering wheel (n) C

trolley (n) C British

waterproof (adj)

/ˈbæleɪ/

/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

/ˈsʌbsɪˌdaɪz/

ballet (n) U

compromise (n) C/U

subsidize (v) T


/əˈʤendə/

agenda (n) C

5.4 Speaking - Negotiating

/əˈʃɔː(r)/

assure (v) T formal

podporovat, dotovat

kompromis

balet

plán, program

voděodolný, nepromokavý

vozík (např. v obchodě)

volant

nejmodernější (po technické stránce)

satelit

přenosný

integrovat, začlenit

helma

exotický, cizokrajný

ke stažení z internetu

odhalení, vypátrání

porucha, havárie

ubezpečit

5.3 Grammar - Comparatives, superlatives and asking questions

rival (n) C


The company canteen should no longer be subsidized.

Neither of them is willing to make compromises.

classical/modern ballet.

Cutting the number of workers is not on the agenda.

a waterproof jacket.

Please leave your trolley here when you're leaving the supermarket.

A hands-free handset allows you to talk on the phone without taking your hands off the steering wheel.

state-of-the-art voice recognition technology.

a spy/communications/weather satellite

a portable television/heater

How would such culturally different people be integrated into our society?

a motorcycle helmet.

There isn't a good selection of exotic fruit.

The NewTech GPS Mapping System features celebrity voices as a downloadable option.

aircraft capable of avoiding detection.

You won't have a breakdown with this car.

There's no mistake, I can assure you.

She scored twice as many points as her rival.

/ˈtrekɪŋ/

trekking (n) U

/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

/prɒmpt/

inclusive (adj)

prompt (adj)

/dɪˌspəʊzəb(ə)l ˈɪnkʌm/

/ˈɪnəvətɪv/

/ˈpæmpə(r)/

/ˈrelətɪvli/

/ˈsteɪtəs ˌsɪmb(ə)l/

/ˌtræk ˈdaʊn/

/ˈtrendˌspɒtə(r)/

disposable income (n) U

innovative (adj)

pamper (v) T

relatively (adv)

status symbol (n) C

track down (phr.v.) T

trendspotter (n) C


6.1 About business - Entrepreneurs

6 The organization

/ˈbrəʊʃə(r)/

brochure (n) C


/ˈetɪket/

etiquette (n) U

5.5 Writing - Negotiating by email

/sʌm ˈʌp/

sum up (v) T

člověk, který sleduje trendy

vystopovat, najít někoho

znak společenského postavení

relativně, poměrně

rozmazlovat

inovační, pokrokový

čistý příjem po srážce daně

brožura

okamžitý

včetně,

etiketa, společenská pravidla

treking

shrnout,


A team of brilliant young trendspotters track down new products before they become too popular and everyone has them.

I finally managed to track him down in Manchester.

For some,a personal bodyguard has become something of a status symbol.

a relatively small flat

You can relax and pamper yourself in one of our five-star hotels.

innovative products.

This social group has a very high disposable income.

holiday brochure.

Prompt action is required.

These goods are inclusive of VAT.

professional/business/diplomatic etiquette.

He had trekked across South Africa. She's going trekking in New Zealand.

It's a good idea to sum up agreements regularly.

/ɪkˈspænd/

/feˈstɪvətiz/

/ˌhedˈkwɔː(r)tə(r)z/

/ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

/ˈpeɪpə(r)ˌwɜː(r)k/

expand (v) I/T

festivities (n) Pl.

headquarters (n) Pl.

liability (n) U

paperwork (n) U

/daɪˈvɜː(r)sɪˌfaɪ/

/ˌgləʊb(ə)l ˈwɔː(r)mɪŋ/

/məˈnɒpəli/

/pəˈluːt/

diversify (v) I/T

global warming (n) U

monopoly (n) C/U

pollute (v) T

/ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs/

/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

face to face (adj)

interrupt (v) I/T


6.4 Speaking - Interrupting in meetings

/ˈkɒnˌjæk/

cognac (n) U

6.3 Grammar - Reported speech

/ˈbæŋkʌpt/

bankrupt (adj)

6.2 Vocabulary - Types of companies

/det/

debt (n) C

přerušit, rušit

tváří v tvář, osobně

koňak

znečistit, znečišťovat

monopol

globální oteplování

zvyšovat různorodost produktů, vkládat kapitál do různých podniků (s cílem snížit riziko)

zkrachovalý

papírování, kancelářská práce

závazek, odpovědnost

sídlo společnosti, centrála, ústředí

slavnosti, oslavy

expandovat, šířit se

dluh


Please don't interrupt her while she's working.

a face to face meeting

A good choice of present is an expensive cognac.

The oil spillage has polluted the harbour.

No company should have a monopoly on rail transport.

Big companies don't invest their big profits to stop global warming.

You have to diversify your activities to be successful in business.

If you're a sole trader and you go bankrupt, you may have to sell your possessions to pay your debts.

You don't have to do the paperwork yourself.

The owner's liability is only limited to the amount they invested.

She has never been to her company's headquarters in Birmingham.

Festivities include a parade and an open-air concert.

The population is expanding rapidly.

By this time we had debts of over £15,000.

/ˌklærəfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

/ˌkaʊntə(r)prəˈdʌktɪv/

/fraʊn/

/ˌluːz ðə ˈθred/

clarification (n) U formal

counterproductive (adj)

frown (v) I

lose the thread (phrase)

/diːˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/

/ˌhɒt ˈdeskɪŋ/

/ˈnjuːzˌletə(r)/

/ˈkwɔː(r)tə(r)li/

/kwəʊˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

/ˈstrʌkʧə(r)/

/ˈsʌməri/

/ˈtemp(ə)rəri/

demotivated (adj)

hot desking (n) U

newsletter (n) C

quarterly (adj) (adv)

quotation (n) C

structure (n) C/U

summary (n) C

temporary (adj)

/ˌbaiəʊdɪˈgreɪdəb(ə)l/

/ˈkeɪtə(r)/

biodegradable (adj)

cater (v) I/T


/bi ləʊˈkeɪtɪd/

be located (phrase)

If I don't understand what someone means, I ask for clarification.

If people keep injuring themselves, we'll have more absenteeism.

dočasný, prozatímní

shrnutí, stručný obsah

struktura

cenová nabídka, předkalkulace

kvartální, čtvrtletní

newsletter, informační bulletin

sdílení pracoviště – u jednoho stolu se střídá více zaměstnanců

demotivovaný

atmosféra

ztratit nit/souvislost

mračit se

postarat se, starat se

biologicky odbouratelný

být umístěn


Our sales objective for next year is to cater for an average of 50 business

We use biodegradable components to manufacture our packages.

The centre is conveniently located close to many historical sites.

These measures are only temporary.

The text provides summaries of the plots of Shakespeare's plays.

the structure of DNA; the changing structure of agriculture in this country

Can you give me a quotation for replacing all the windows?

a quarterly report.

We'd like to ask staff to contribute materials to our company newsletter.

Staff are not happy about hot desking.

Staff are demotivated by the lack of promotion opportunities.

There is an atmosphere of tension in the city today.

More than once she lost the thread and had to ask them to speak more slowly.

I never frown when I am talking.

kontraproduktivní, s opačným účinkem Research shows that sending young offenders to prison can be counterproductive.

vysvětlení, objasnění

absence

6.6 Case study - Soup kitchen vs Gourmet to go

/ˈætməsˌfɪə(r)/

atmosphere (n) Sg.

6.5 Writing - Agendas and action minutes

/ˌæbsənˈtiːɪz(ə)m/

absenteeism (n) U

/ɔː(r)ˈgænɪk/

/pɒt/

/juːˈtens(ə)l/

/ˈhəʊls(ə)m/

organic (adj)

pot (n) C

utensil (n) C

wholesome (adj)

/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪtɪd/

/ˈdɪvɪˌdend/

/sɪˈkjʊə(r)/

/ˌstɒk ɪksˈʧeɪnʤ/

consolidated (adj)

dividend (n) C

secure (v) T formal

stock exchange (n) C

/ˈlaɪfˌspæn/

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

/ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/

/ˈsɜː(r)pləs/

lifespan (n) C

phishing (n) U

productivity (n) U

surplus (n) C/U


/ˈænjuəl/

annually (adv)

7.2 Vocabulary - Dealing with figures

/ˈbaɪbæk/

buyback (n) C

7.1 About business - Keep it in the family

7 The stock market

/ˈhelθi/

healthy (adj)

The average lifespan of a car in the UK has been estimated as between 13-17 years.

The directory is published annually.

He invested everything on the stock exchange.

The team secured their second victory of the season.

The next dividend will be paid out on 31 January 2008.

a consolidated financial report.

a share buyback

We only serve wholesome soups.

cooking utensils.

a set of pots and pans.

organic apples/meat, organic farming.

healthy food; a healthy diet/ lifestyle.

nadbytek

produktivita

a surplus of oil


Productivity grew by 7% in the third quarter.

phishing (online podvod požadující The online bank was once again target of a phishing attack. sdělení osobních informací vydávajíce se za důveryhodnout instituci)

délka života

každý rok

burza cenných papírů

zabezpečit

dividenda

konsolidovaný, souborný

odkoupení, zpětný nákup

zdravý, prospěšný zdraví

náčiní, nádobí

hrnec

organický

zdravý

functions a week.

/ˈviːɪk(ə)l/

/ˈvaɪrəs/

/ˌəʊvə(r)ˈteɪk/

vehicle (n) C

virus (n) C Computing

overtake (v) T předstihnout, předhonit

virus

prostředek (pro uskutečnění něčeho)

nezaměstnanost

/ˈdʌz(ə)n/

/ˈnjuːkliə(r)/

/ˈpenʃ(ə)nə(r)/

/ˈpaʊə(r) plænt/

/ˈrɪski/

/ˈsəʊlə(r) ˌpæn(ə)l/

/ˈterərɪst/

/ˈvɪlə/

dozen (det)

nuclear (adj)

pensioner (n) C

power plant (n) C

risky (adj)

solar panel (n) C

terrorist (n) C

villa (n) C

vila

terorista

solární panel

rizikový, nebezpečný

elektrárna

důchodce

nukleární, jaderný

tucet

kari (koření)

/ˌgærənˈtiː/

/ˈmeɪntənəns/

/ˈtɜː(r)nˌəʊvə(r)/

guarantee (v) T

maintenance (n) U

turnover (n) C/U


/ˈkætəˌlɒg/

catalogue (n) C

obrat

údržba

garantovat, zaručit

katalog

7.4 Speaking - Negotiations: making offers and agreeing deadlines

/ˈkʌri/

curry (n) C/U

7.3 Grammar - will and won't, be going to, first conditional

/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

unemployment (n) U


Just-in-time system means that the costs are cut and turnover is increased.

aircraft maintenance.

The government provides help for small businesses, but it cannot guarantee their success.

a mail order catalogue.

We have a luxury villa in the Bahamas.

a suspected/convicted terrorist.

I'm going to install solar panels to save on electricity bills.

The decision is politically risky.

The Government has announced that 12 out of 23 nuclear power plants will be closed by 2030.

By 2075 there will be one worker for three pensioners.

nuclear power/energy

a dozen red roses

Italians don't seem to like curry flavour pizzas.

The women students seem to be overtaking the men.

Most viruses are spread over the Internet.

He launched the newspaper as a vehicle for his campaign.

Unemployment rose last month to its highest level in five years.

/ˌrʌn ˈaʊt/

/ˌʃɔː(r)t ˈlɪvd/

/ˌspekjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

/ˈteɪkˌəʊvə(r)/

/ˈtɜː(r)bjʊlənt/

run out (phr.v) I

short-lived (adj)

speculation (n) C/U

takeover (n) C

turbulent (adj)

/ʧɪp/

/ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

/fiːld/

/frɒst/

/ʤəˌnetɪkli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

/ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

/plænt/

/ˈprəʊsest/

/ˌprɒfɪtəˈbɪləti/

/rɪˈfaɪnəri/

/ˈtrɪp(ə)l/

chip (n) C

fabricate (v) T Business

field (n) C

frost (n) U

genetically-modified (adj)

pipeline (n) C

plant (n) C

processed (adj)

profitability (n) U

refinery (n) C

triple (adj)


8 Going global

/ˈbærəl/

barrel (n) C

7.6 Case study - Trading stocks

/ˌrezɪgˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

resignation (n) C/U

7.5 Writing - Describing figures

trojitý

rafinerie

ziskovost, rentabilita

zpracovaný

továrna

potrubí, ropovod

geneticky modifikované

jinovatka

naleziště, pole

vyrábět

čip

barel

neklidný, bouřlivý

převzetí (společnosti)

spekulace

přechodný, krátkodobý

vyčerpat zásobu něčeho

rezignace

a triple killing.

oil refinery.


We have consistently increased turnover and profitability.

processed meat/cheese

a nuclear/ chemical plant.

a 500-kilometre oil pipeline.

Genezap Inc. is a company which produces genetically-modified seed.

bushes covered with frost.

The company intends to increase production from its larger gas fields.

Cyberchip Plc has two fabrication plants.

a computer chip manufacturer.

A barrel of oil was up USD 0.9 yesterday.

the country's turbulent history.

There was a talk of a takeover bid.

Share speculation was responsible for the collapse of the stock market.

The rise in share price was short-lived.

Many hospitals are running out of money.

Rebel groups have demanded the resignation of the government.

/fʊlˈfɪl/

/ˈgləʊb(ə)l ˌpleɪə(r)/

/gləʊb/

/ˌleʤɪˈsleɪʃ(ə)n/

/ˈaʊtˌlet/

/ˌəʊvə(r)ˈsiːz/

/ˌriːləʊˈkeɪt/

/ˌreplʊˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

fulfil (v) T

global player (n) C

globe (n) C mainly literary

legislation (n) U

outlet (n) C

overseas (adj)

relocate (v) I/T

reputation

/ˈkɒntækt/

/ˌmɑː(r)kɪt rɪˈsɜː(r)ʧ/

/pəˈsweɪd/

/preˈstɪʤəs/

/rɪəˈlɪstɪk/

contact (v) T

market research (n) U

persuade (v) T

prestigious (adj)

realistic (adj)


/əˈpiːl/

appeal (v) I

8.2 Vocabulary - Setting up a franchise

tried and tested (adj)

/traɪd ən ˈtestɪd/

/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

establish (v) T

(n) U

/ˌkɔː(r)pərət aɪˈdentɪti/

corporate identity (n) C

8.1 About business - Franchising

realistický

prestižní

přesvědčit, přemluvit

průzkum trhu

kontaktovat někoho

působit, být přitažlivý

vyzkoušený

reputace, pověst

přesídlit se, přemístit se

zámořský

prodejna, obchod

legislativa

zeměkoule

globální hráč (na trhu)

splňovat

založit (firmu)

image firmy


Changing your job is the only realistic solution. I don't think it's very realistic to expect her to help us.

The school is in a very prestigious location.

He did finally come with us, although it took a long time to persuade him.

Companies always do thorough market research before launching a new product.

Please contact us if you have any information.

I think we should offer something that will appeal to kids.

We only buy tried-and-tested products.

The town has a bad reputation.

I left my job because the company relocated.

overseas visitors/students/markets

Subway has more outlets in the USA and Canada than McDonald's.

a complex piece of legislation.

on the other side of the globe.

If you would like to be a global player, perhaps you should think about setting up a franchise business.

Do you fulfil the entry requirements for the course?

The company was established in 1860.

We need to think of a new corporate identity for the Asian market.

/ˈskeptɪk(ə)l/

skeptický

/ˈæset/

/ˈdaɪəmənd/

/ˈhaʊsˌhəʊld/

/ˌʤɔɪnt ˈvenʧə(r)/

/ˈlaɪt bʌlb/

/ˌmɪsʌndə(r)ˈstændɪŋ/

/ˈrædɪk(ə)l/

/riːˈstrʌkʧə(r)/

/ˈsɪlɪkən/

asset (n) C

diamond (n) C/U

household (n) C

joint venture (n) C

light bulb (n) C

misunderstanding n (U)

radical (adj)

restructure (v) T

silicon (n) U

křemík

rekonstruovat

radikální,

nedorozumění

žárovka

společný podnik

domácnost

diamant, diamantový

aktivum, majetková hodnota

spotřebič, přístroj

/dəˈmestɪk/

/ɪkˈspænd/

/fɒg/

/ˈgraʊndˌwɔːtə(r)/

/ˈɪmpækt/

/ˈrʌnweɪ/

domestic (adj)

expand (v) I/T

fog (n) U

groundwater (n) U Science

impact (n) C

runway (n) C


/kənˈtrəʊl ˌtaʊə(r)/

control tower (n) C

vzletová a přistávací dráha, ranvej

dopad, vliv

podzemní voda

mlha

expandovat, šířit (se)

domácí, tuzemský

kontrolní věž , věž letové kontroly

8.4 Speaking - Presentations: handling questions

/əˈplaiəns/

appliance (n) C

8.3 Grammar - Past simple and past perfect

sceptical (adj)


The longest runway in the world is at Qamdo Bangda Airport, China.

Internet shopping has begun to have a serious impact on traditional bookshops.

The groundwater in this area will have to be lowered.

Heavy fog forced drivers to slow down.

The population is expanding rapidly; There are plans to expand the national park.

domestic politics

The control tower is located near the arrivals terminal.

Siemens developed a method to produce ultra-pure silicon.

There has been some radical restructuring in the last few years.

a radical solution to the problem of juvenile crime

There's been a misunderstanding: Mr Jones isn't expecting you until tomorrow.

The light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison.

The two companies have set up a joint venture to bid for the government contract.

household appliances.

a diamond ring/necklace/bracelet.

The company has assets of over USD 1.7 trillion.

appliances such as washing machines and refrigerators.

I'm very sceptical about the results of the survey.

/ˈtɜː(r)mɪn(ə)l/

/ˈtrænsɪt/

terminal (n) C

transit (n) U

/kəmˈpəʊnənt/

/kraɪˈtɪəriə/

/dɪˈpendənt/

/dɪsˈrʌpʃ(ə)n/

/ˈdrɔːˌbæk/

/flʌd/

/ˈfɔː(r)kɑːst/

/hjuːˈmɪdəti/

/ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌkʧə(r)/

/mɒnˈsuːn/

/rʌst/

component (n) C

criteria (n) Pl.

dependent (adj)

disruption (n) C/U

drawback (n) C

flood (n) C/U

forecast (v) T

humidity (n) U

infrastructure (n) C

monsoon (n) C

rust (n) U

/ˈkɒt(ə)n/

cotton (n) U


/ˈbəʊnəs/

bonus (n) C

8.6 Case study - Choosing a franchise

/əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability (n) U

8.5 Writing - Reports of recommendation

/stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics (n) Pl.

bavlna

bonus, prezent (w pracy), dodatkowe świadczenie od pracodawcy

rez, koroze

monzun

infrastruktura

vlhkost

předpovídat

povodeň

nevýhoda, stinná stránka

přerušení, porucha

závislý

měřítka, kritéria

součástka, komponent

dostupnost

tranzit, přeprava

terminál

statistika

a cotton dress.

a Christmas bonus.


Materials and parts will have to be kept in special buildings to stop them from rusting.

the monsoon period.

Germany has a very good transport infrastructure.

The problem here is the high humidity.

We forecast that costs are likely to increase quickly.

The southwest of England has been badly hit by floods.

The main drawback of the plan is its expense.

There was a major disruption at our factory yesterday.

Your pay is dependent on your work experience.

Everyone whose qualifications meet our criteria will be considered.

XYZ Inc. is our main supplier of electronic components.

Parents are concerned about the availability of drugs in the school.

Our suitcases were damaged in transit.

A second terminal was opened in 2001.

There are three types of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.

/ˈəʊvə(r)ˌtaɪm/

/rɪˈtaɪə(r)/

/səˈsteɪnəb(ə)l/

overtime (n) U

retire (v) I

sustainable (adj)


/dɪsˈeɪb(ə)ld/

disabled (adj)

trvale udržitelný

odejít do výslužby/do důchodu

práce přesčas

postižený, invalidní


You can also help to make this world greener, cleaner and more sustainable.

He retired from the army last month.

I've done a lot of overtime since the beginning of this month.

We provide care to help older and disabled people.

konkurenční the struggle to survive in a highly competitive marketplace

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