This workbook is designed to help you improve your vocabulary. It includes 24 lessons with a variety of exercises to help you learn new words commonly used.
[...]... 14 | Vocabulary Building Workbook: Unit 1 Vocabulary Definitions business n 1 the 2 a • Lesson 2 act of manufacturing, buying or selling goods and services person, partnership or company that operates to make money As purchasing manager for a large retail store, Danuta prefers to do business with Canadian companies 2 My father is selling our meat packing business to a larger company 1 Also n businessperson,... paper from your competition yesterday As we have been happy doing business with your company, we thought that we would give you the option of competing with this quote Please contact us as soon as possible George 1663 Prairie Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3P 8R5 www.magicforms.ca Phone: 51 4-5 5 5-5 555 Fax: 51 4-5 5 5-5 556 22 | Vocabulary Building Workbook: Unit 1 Questions 1 Lesson 2 How many pages are being sent... skillfully sponsor v to help to start and/or pay the costs for an activity or a person, group or business • The company sponsors a lunch-hour program for employees who want to improve their writing skills Also n sponsor, sponsorship 8 | Vocabulary Building Workbook: Unit 1 A/ Matching Meanings Lesson 1 Match the vocabulary words below to their meanings Use each word once contribute quality continuous confident... to j a sheet of paper that asks for details about someone or something 10 Score 18 | Vocabulary Building Workbook: Unit 1 /10 B/ Using the Right Word Lesson 2 Read the text and fill in the blanks using the vocabulary words listed below Use each word once quote competition option facsimile review contact recycle business reply urgent I have an (1) _ matter that requires your immediate attention... supporter; adj supportive; adv supportively 26 | Vocabulary Building Workbook: Unit 1 A/ Matching Meanings Lesson 3 Match the vocabulary words below to their meanings Use the circled letters to solve the mystery word below support mutual positive organization success diplomat attitude gossip dramatics professional 1 positive or negative outlook on life 2 business or charity 3 respected career person 4... told If you see something that needs to be done, offer! • Be reliable If you say you'll do something, do it • Dress for success Take the lead from your supervisor and co-workers • Manage your emotions Out-of-control anger or over-the-top dramatics are not professional and could cost you your job • Speak well of the organization you work for even when you're away from it Your positive attitude will show... meat packing business to a larger company 1 Also n businessperson, businessman, businesswoman; adj businesslike comment v to give an opinion, observation or explanation about something • Please read the rough copy of the newsletter and comment on the things you like or do not like about it Also n comment, commentary competition n 1 a business or person trying to achieve the same goal as you 2 the act... _ Score 30 | Vocabulary Building Workbook: Unit 1 /10 E/ Comprehension Read the article below and answer the questions that follow in complete sentences Be a Star Employee! It's up to you to prove to your employer that hiring you was the right move • Be positive • Treat everyone with respect Mutual respect is key to a healthy working environment • Support your co-workers Encourage others... workplace; businesslike expert, skilled, qualified • 1 n a person who has special training, follows high standards and is paid for what he or she does • Doctors and dentists are healthcare professionals Improving your oral communication skills may help you to express yourself in a more professional manner 2 Maria will be a professional chef once she has finished her in-school and on-the-job training... diplomat in the workplace _ _ _ Score /10 Total Score 0 /50 32 | Vocabulary Building Workbook: Unit 1 Vocabulary Definitions apply v Lesson 4 to put something on something else to ask to be considered for something 3 to use for some purpose 4 to be relevant 1 2 • Marie’s job is to apply . Works and Government Services Canada at: 61 3-9 9 6-6 886 or copyright.droitdauteur@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca PDF ISBN: 97 8-1 -1 0 0-1 213 7-6 ESDC Cat. : Nº : WP-10 2-1 2-1 3E Table of Contents Introduction. audio cassette, audio CD, e-text diskette, e-text CD, or DAISY), by contacting 1 800 O-Canada ( 1-8 0 0-6 2 2-6 232). If you use a teletypewriter (TTY), call 1-8 0 0-9 2 6-9 105. © Her Majesty the Queen. Vocabular y Building Workbook Introduction The Vocabulary Building Workbook will help you improve your vocabulary and learn new words commonly used in the Canadian workplace. The workbook