1. Passage A Marcela’s Work Experience Experiencing English 1 Words and Expressions Examples: to make necessary changes in order to make right or make suitable for a particular purpose or situation Some people from small towns have trouble adjusting to the fast pace of urban life. After the kids become grown-ups the parents must adjust to having fewer people in the house. 1. adjust to

2. Passage A Marcela’s Work Experience Experiencing English 1 Words and Expressions Examples: to pick out or select (sb. / sth. that one prefers or considers the best, most suitable, etc.) from a number of alternatives. Students have many different majors to choose from. Drivers have many different brands of cars to choose from. 2. choose from

3. Passage A Marcela’s Work Experience Experiencing English 1 Words and Expressions to include (sth.); deal with; travel (a certain distance) The class covered only half of what the teacher intended Our trip covered only half of what the tour guide intended. Examples: 3. cover

4. Passage A Marcela’s Work Experience Experiencing English 1 Words and Expressions 4. experience Examples: I experienced my first British holiday. You have the chance to gain valuable work experience. He experienced great difficulty in getting a visa to leave the country. I know from my own experience how difficult this kind of work can be. v. to suffer, feel, or know n. knowledge or skill which comes from practice rather than from books, or the gaining of it.

5. Passage A Marcela’s Work Experience Experiencing English 1 Words and Expressions Examples: 5. get to learn / know After you get to know him, you will find that he’s really quite nice. You’ll get to know and like the city more after you’ve lived here for awhile. become familiar with

6. Passage A Marcela’s Work Experience Experiencing English 1 Words and Expressions Examples: 6. It turns out that… It turned out that the person seated next to me on the train was one of my old friends. It turned out that my new job was much easier than I expected. In the end… it happens to be...

7. Passage A Marcela’s Work Experience Experiencing English 1 Words and Expressions Examples: I like reading historical stories because I learn about the lives that people led long ago. How did you learn about our product? get to know about, become informed of 7. learn about

8. Passage A Marcela’s Work Experience Experiencing English 1 Words and Expressions Examples: 8. not hesitate for a second to do sth. I would not hesitate for a second to go back to London if I have another chance. I would not hesitate for a second to send my best students to your college. to do sth. readily and enthusiastically.

9. Passage A Marcela’s Work Experience Experiencing English 1 Words and Expressions Examples: Let’s leave it open. Try to keep an open mind on the subject until you have heard all the fact. 9. open not completely decided

10. Passage A Marcela’s Work Experience Experiencing English 1 Words and Expressions Examples: an introduction, as a tour, that helps one to adjust to new surroundings or introductory instruction concerning a new situation The university required that all new students arrive early for a ten-minute orientation to the library facilities. In many companies the orientation of new employees is the duty of the training office. 10. orientation

11. Passage A Marcela’s Work Experience Experiencing English 1 Words and Expressions 11. participate in It’s good for students to participate in a variety of activities. Some people are too shy to participate in karaoke. Examples: be involved in

12. Passage A Marcela’s Work Experience Experiencing English 1 Words and Expressions Examples: 12. run low The gasoline in the car’s tank was running low. I was very tired and my energy was running low. not much left

13. Passage A Marcela’s Work Experience Experiencing English 1 Words and Expressions Examples: She undertook the responsibility for the changes. The lawyer undertook the case without a fee. to take up or accept ( a duty or piece of work, esp. one that is difficult or needs effort.) 13. undertake