VIP Class Notes (JJ)

Speaking exercise

end of the world

over exposed —> 曝光

hook me here —> bribe me to come here

we are trying to get them hooked on something

decoration —> renovation

they are government background —> they are government-owned

they are profit companies —> they are for profit

I ranked two —> I ranked in second place

little people can do what I do —> very few people can do what I do

Vocabulary

amenities: 设施

Ex: Adidas office has great amenities.

patio: 露台

babyfoot

basketball court

shoot: 投篮

government officials

written exam and interview

job security

logical reasoning: mathematical skills

nepotism: preferential treatment within organizations due to family relations (family members, friends, connections)

panel interview: when you are interviewed by multiple people all at once

critical thinking

overqualified

to stutter: v. 讲话结巴

Ex: The interviewer was stuttering during the interview.

the grass is always greener on the other side

standard: 标准的

Ex:The work environment at Sephora is pretty standard.