F2F Class Notes 13th March (Raph)

Vocabulary

Evolve (n): 1- to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually:
E.g.: Did humans evolve from apes?

Primate (n): 1- a member of the most developed and intelligent group of mammals, including humans, monkeys, and apes.
E.g.: Humans are the most intelligent of all primates.

Aspect (n): 1- one part of a situation, problem, subject, etc.:
E.g.: Which aspects of the job do you most enjoy?

Technology (n): 1- the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
E.g.: He is a well-known scientist who has contributed a lot to the advance in computer technology.

Technical skills (n): 1- the knowledge and abilities needed to accomplish mathematical, engineering, scientific or computer-related duties, as well as other specific tasks relating to technology.
E.g.: We believe she has the necessary technical skills  to do the job.

Advanced (adj): 1- modern and well developed.
E.g.: This is the most advanced type of engine available.

Complex (adj): 1- difficult to understand or find an answer to because of having many different parts.
E.g.: The film’s plot was so complex that I couldn’t follow it

Approach (n): 1- a way of considering or doing something:
E.g.: Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it.

Fair (adj): 1- treating someone in a way that is right or reasonable, or treating a group of people equally and not allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment.
E.g.: It’s not fair to blame me for everything!

Confidence (n): 1- the quality of being certain of your abilities or of having trust in people, plans, or the future.
E.g.: She has gained a lot of confidence over the last couple of years.

Grammar

(Original – Edited)

I felt scared if I was selected as team leader. – I would feel scared if I was selected as a team leader.

Both of us are not the senior technician. – Neither of us is a senior technician.

She also doesn’t clear. – She wasn’t clear either. / She was also unclear. / She was unclear too. 

Pronunciation

Primate: /ˈpraɪ.mət/