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Chapter 1: Work

Work

A. Read the idioms and their meanings:

1. Go the extra mile = To make a special effort or do more than expected.

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2. Climb the career ladder = To advance in one’s career or work your way up to a higher position.

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3. Sell like hotcakes = To sell quickly in large numbers.

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B. Find the idioms in the paragraph:

When I graduated from college, I had to support my family financially. So, I was determined to climb the career ladder fast. Although it was tough at first, I was committed to going the extra mile to make a strong impression in my first year. I quickly adapted to the fast pace. When the product we were working on started selling like hotcakes, my manager noticed mt hard work and immediately promoted me. My hard work paid off! 

 

C. Let’s watch a cool video about these idioms and more:

 

D. Match the idiom with its correct meaning:

Idiom

Meaning

1. Sell like hotcakes

A. To make a greater effort than usual to achieve something.

2. Climb the career ladder

B. To sell fast and in great numbers.

3. Go the extra mile

C. To get to rise to a higher position in one’s job.

 

 

 

F. Write your own sentences using these idioms.

1. Sell like hotcakes

2. Climb the career ladder

3. Go the extra mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answers: D. 1.B 2.C 3.A 

 

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