ESSAYS

VOCABULARY WE MAY USE

VOCABULARY WE MAY USE

*Remember to study vocabulary in context. You may create lists of topic related vocabulary.

You have got an example below, but you are expected to complete these tables with the
new vocabulary from the units:

ESSAY 1 Do you worry about your physical appearance? Why / why not?
(Approximately 120 words).

VOCABULAR there is a widespread tendency to judge people by appearances, self-

Y confidence, self-steem, pleasing appearance, good looks, positive qualities,
attractiveness, deceptive appearances, physical appearance can provide
some insight into a person´s personality, people´s character, body image,
address appearance issues, physical ideal, personality traits, real values,
good physical attributes, socially acceptable

ESSAY 2 Do you (and your friends) buy a product because of the name or
because of the quality? Give examples. (Approximately 120 words).
VOCABULAR
Y brand, market-leader, consumers, must-have item, high-quality products,
good) value for money, on sale, refund, discount…

ESSAY 3 Some famous athletes earn millions of dollars every year. Do you
think these people deserve such high salaries? Use specific reasons
and examples to support your opinion. (Approximately 120 words).

VOCABULAR MONEY AND JOBS:

Y average salary, income, wage, sportspeople, make ends meet
rentability = profitability
inversion (false friend) = investment
make the minimum wage, legal amount
JOBS: job satisfaction, suitable workers, employees, got fired/sacked, in
search of jobs, hire, departure of highly-qualified people, receive financial
assistance from the government when unemployed, well-paid position,
discriminatory barrier perceived by women, rising to positions of power, a
promotion, work overtime, meet/hit deadlines, sick pay, good at
multitasking, run a business, starting salary, qualification(s) for a job, a rise
in salary, job offers, job hunters, work as…, full-time position, working
hours, work (well) under pressure, job experience
ESSAY 4 Advantages and disadvantages of home schooling. (Approximately
120 words).

VOCABULAR
Y Subject, curriculum, university degree, graduation, qualifications,
coursework, concentration, attention to diversity,