Phrasal verbs

1. take exception to sth/sb: to be offended or made angry by something or someone:

Why did you take exception to what he said? He was only joking.

2. take something in your stride: to deal with a problem or difficulty calmly and not to allow it

to influence what you are doing:
When you become a politician, you soon learn to take criticism in your stride.

3. be taken aback by someone: to be very shocked or surprised:

I was somewhat taken aback by her honesty.

4. take no notice of something. to give attention to something:

Take no notice of what your mother says - she's just in a bad mood.

 determinant
noun [ C ]
something that controls or affects what happens in a particular situation:
Soil and climate are the main determinants of how land is used.
 determined
adjective
wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you:
[ + to infinitive ] I'm determined to get this piece of work done today.

COLLOCATIONS
seize
verb
to take something quickly and keep or hold it:
He seized the chance/opportunity of a free flight with both hands (= with eagerness or enthusiasm).

Catch vs seize
Catch- things that are literal Seize- figuratively
ACHIEVE VS REACH
to achieve something after careful thought or discussion:
reach a conclusion/decision
reach a compromise/deal
 
achieve
to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort:
She finally achieved her ambition to visit South America.

But fi rst you have to do a work placement where you shadow a barrister.
1. a type of lawyer 
2. to follow someone else while they are at work in order to learn about that person's job:
Your first week in the job will be spent shadowing one of our more experienced employees.

1. a limited period of time, usually forming part of a course of study, during which

someone works for a company or organization in order to get work experience,
which may be paid or not paid:
All the students are undertaking work placements in local businesses one day a week for
12 weeks.
Tallulah is a sociology student currently on work placement with
a public relations company.

line manager
noun
the person who is directly responsible for managing the work of someone else in
a company or business, and who is one level above that person

half-hearted
adjective
showing no enthusiasm or interest:
He made a half-hearted attempt to clear up the rubbish.

foresee
to know about something before it happens:
I don't foresee any difficulties so long as we keep within budget.