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376 4775 - AE: three seven six, four seven seven five
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Below we have a list of different Professions and an explanation of what each person does in that profession.
Accountant - a person that works with the money and accounts of a company.
Actor /Actress - a person that acts in a play or a movie.
Architect - a person that designs building and houses.
Astronomer - a person who studies the stars and the universe.
Author - They write books or novels.
Baker - They make bread and cakes and normally work in a bakery.
Bricklayer - a person that helps to build houses using bricks.
Bus driver - a person that drives buses.
Butcher - a person that works with meat. They cut the meat and sell it in their shop.
Carpenter - a person that makes things from wood including houses and furniture.
Chef/Cook - a person that prepared food for others, often in a restaurant or café.
Cleaner - a person that cleans/tidies an area or place (such as in an office).
Dentist - a person that can fix problems you have with your teeth.
Designer - a person who has the job of designing things.
Doctor - a person you go to see when you are ill or have some type of health problem.
Dustman/Refuse collector - a person that collects trash/rubbish from bins in the street.
Electrician - a person that works with electric circuits.
Engineer - a person who develops solutions to
technical problems. They sometimes design, build, or maintain engines,
machines, structures or public works.
Factory worker - a person that works in a factory.
Farmer - a person that works on a farm, usually with animals.
Fireman/Fire fighter - a person that puts out fires.
Fisherman - a person that catches fish.
Florist - a person that works with flowers.
Gardener - a person that keeps gardens clean and tidy. They take care of the plants in the garden.
Hairdresser - they cut your hair or give it a new style.
Journalist - a person that makes new reports in writing or through television.
Judge - a qualified person that decides cases in a law court.
Lawyer - a person that defends people in court and gives legal advice.
Lecturer - a person that gives lectures, usually in a university.
Librarian - a person that works in a library.
Lifeguard - a person that saves lives where people swim (at a beach or swimming pool).
Mechanic - a person that repairs machines, especially car motors.
Model - a (usually attractive) person that works in fashion, modeling clothes and accessories.
Newsreader - a person that reads the news, normally on television.
Nurse - a person trained to help a doctor look after the sick or injured.
Optician - a person that checks your eyes and try and correct any problems with your sight.
Painter - a person that paints pictures or the interior and exterior of buildings.
Pharmacist - a qualified person that works with and dispenses medicine.
Photographer - a person that takes photos.
Pilot - a person who flies a plane.
Plumber - a person that repairs your water systems or pipes.
Politician - a person who works in politics.
Policeman/Policewoman - a member of the police force. They (try and) prevent crime.
Postman - a person that delivers mail to your house.
Real estate agent - a person that makes money from selling land for development.
Receptionist - a person that is at the reception (entrance) of a company.
Scientist - a person that works in the science industry. They do many experiments.
Secretary - a person employed in an office who types letters, keeps records etc.
Shop assistant - a person that works in a shop or store selling products.
Soldier - a person who works for the army.
Tailor - a person that makes clothes for others, many times producing exclusive items of clothing.
Taxi driver - a person who drives a taxi.
Teacher - a person that passes knowledge to students, usually at school.
Translator - a person that translates from one language to another.
Traffic warden - a person that patrols areas to check that people do not park in the wrong place.
Travel agent - a person that organises and sells holidays and flights for others.
Veterinary doctor (Vet) - a qualified person that looks after sick animals.
Waiter/Waitress - a person that works in a food outlet, looking after customers and serving food.
Window cleaner - a person that cleans windows, normally the windows of big buildings.
medical insurance, health insurance, accident insurance, life insurance;
She gets ten dollars an hour. She is paid ten dollars an hour. Her hourly pay is ten dollars.
He gets two thousand dollars a month. His monthly pay is two thousand dollars.
They get twenty-three thousand dollars a year. Their annual pay is twenty-three thousand dollars.
His salary is thirty-four thousand dollars a year.
Related phrases
What do you do? What business are you in?
I am a teacher. I am a car dealer. I am a freelance writer.
I am a sales representative. I sell computers.
I work as a psychologist. I work as a stockbroker.
I work at a bank. I work at a small travel agency.
I work at a hotel. I work at a transportation company.
I work for a newspaper. I work for a film company.
I am in real estate. I am in advertising.
I have a small business of my own.
I am a homemaker. I work at home.
I am unemployed at the moment. I am looking for a job right now.
I am looking for a job in marketing. I am looking for a job as a driver.
I am seeking a position as librarian. I am seeking a position as office clerk.
He is looking for a place as a housekeeper. She is looking for a place as a cook.
I'd like to apply for a job. I'd like to apply for the position of shop assistant.
He was offered the position of salesclerk. She has a position as cashier.
Note: work, job, position, profession, occupation
work: I have a lot of work today. He is at work now. My work is very interesting. What work do you do?
job: He lost his job last month. Do you like your new job? She wants to change her job.
position: How long did you work in your previous position?
profession: The profession of a doctor requires a lot of training. He is a lawyer by profession.
occupation: Write your name, age and occupation on this line. What is his occupation?
INTERVIEWS
Sample Job Interview Questions
Typical Interview Questions and Answers
Why do you want to work for this company? Why are you interested in this job?
The
interviewer is trying to determine what you know and like about the
company, whether you will be willing to make a commitment to the job,
and if your skills
match the job requirements. Your research will be a big help in
formulating your answer to this question. Say as many positive things
about the company as possible, show your interest in whatever
products/services they sell and explain why the position fits with your
career goals.
Have you done this kind of work before?
The
interviewer wants to know if you can learn to do the job in a
reasonable time and how much training you will need. Never say "no" to
this question. Instead, stress the experience you do have that will
assist you in learning the new job quickly and efficiently. No two jobs
are alike and you never do exactly the same work. In all jobs, new
skills, rules and details have to be learned. Be sure to mention the
following:
Your past work experience.
Your education and training related to the job.
Volunteer work that might relate to the job.
Any transferable skills - e.g. organizational skills, people skills.
Your ability to learn quickly and how quickly you learned that type of work in the past.
What kind of training or qualifications do you have?
The
interviewer is trying to find out what school credentials you have. If
you have no formal school qualifications but have a lot of experience,
you might say:
I didn't get formal school training for this
job but I have (number) of years of experience in the field. I'm
willing to learn new skills or go to school to get further training if I
am offered the job. I learn quickly and I like to keep
upgrading my skills.
If you have just completed a training course but have little work experience, you mightsay:
I took a one year training program in (name of program) at (name of
school) which is related to the job I'm applying for. I look forward to
working in the field and putting into practice what I learned. I don't
have a lot of work experience in this area but I learn quickly. I know
you will be happy with my work.
Tell me about yourself. Why should we hire you?
The interviewer is trying to find out about you, your job skills and
how well you express yourself. Do not dwell on personal issues. State
your best qualifications for the job. Be specific and include examples
to support your statements. Try to show that you meet the employer's
expectations. For example:
I am punctual, dependable
and can be counted upon to finish what I start. I get a great deal of
satisfaction from knowing that I have done something well and on time.
For example, at my present job, I was given different work orders every
day. It was my responsibility to finish the orders and make sure they
all met quality and safety standards within a specific deadline. On
occasion, I had to familiarize myself with the product and the
production process. I was always able to learn quickly and carry out my
job responsibilities. Our company was known for making excellent
processed food products. In 1990, it received an award for being on of
Canada's top companies in the field. I feel I can use the same skills
and hard work to do well on this job too.
What do you do in your spare time?
Interviewers ask this question to see if your activities and hobbies
might help the company and to get an idea of what kind of person you are
outside your work life. Describe any volunteer work you do and any
hobbies or interests that might relate to the job in some way. Stick to
active hobbies, such as playing sports, carpentry,gardening, etc.
Avoid mentioning inactive and non-creative activities such as
watching television.
What do you think of working in a group?
The interviewer is trying to find out about your ability to get along with others.Focus on the following:
The advantages of working in a group. Explain how the various
individuals in a group complement one another in carrying out certain
tasks.
Give specific examples of your personal experience in a group.
How do you react to instruction and criticism?
The interviewer is trying to find out how you get along with Supervisors and how you feel about authority. You might say:
I appreciate getting instruction and criticism when it is done fairly and constructively.
With the kind of work experience you have had, do you think this job would bore you?
The
interviewer may think you are over-qualified and want this job only
until something better comes along. Stress that no job is ever
boring because you always learn new skills. Mention how you would
benefit by working for the company and vice versa.
Why did you choose this line of work?
The
interviewer is trying to find out about your commitment to your career
choice. In other words do you do it because you love the work or just
take any job you can get for the money. If you did this work for many
years and stopped due to a layoff,you might say:
I have done this for (number) of years. I like my work. The only reason I left my last workplace was because I was laid off.
How well do you work under pressure or tight deadlines?
This
question indicates that the job you're applying for will involve
working under pressure. Give examples of volunteer and paid work that
involved pressure and deadlines. You could mention that we are always
faced with pressure and deadlines in our lives and you do not mind the
stress. Stressful situations are a learning and
challenging experience. You might mention the following:
How you handled large rush orders at your last workplace.
How you prepared for exams and homework assignments while working full-time and attending school part-time.
How you managed a crisis situation. (For example: a car accident)
How often were you absent from
work in your last job? Have you every had any serious illness or
injuries? Do you have any health problems?
The
interviewer is trying to find out if you have any health issues which
will cause you to take a lot of sick days. You do not have to go into
your health history for the interviewer. If you have health problems
that do not interfere with your work performance, do not give the
interviewer details about them. If you had a previous health problem
that interfered with your work in the past, but is no longer a problem,
do not volunteer this information. It no longer affects your work,
therefore the employer does not have to know.
If you have a
health problem that will affect your work performance, explain your
situation briefly and stress the positive points. I will be helpful to
have a positive reference letter from your previous employer. This
letter should explain the type of duties you did and stress that you are
a steady worker who is responsible, hardworking and punctual.
Are you bondable?
This question indicates that the job involves working with money or
valuable merchandise. Very likely the employer's insurance company
requires that only bondable people be hired as a condition of their
insurance policy.As long as you do not have a criminal record, and you
have not previously been denied a bond, you should answer "yes" to this
question. Caution: If you answer yes when you are not legally bondable
it is very likely that the employer will discover this.
Have you ever been fired or quit a job?
The
interviewer is looking for clues to any problems you have had in
previous jobs and if you may have the same problems in a new job. Try
to:
Avoid saying anything negative about yourself or your
previous employer. If you had problems, explain them without being
negative.
Be careful not the use the word "fired" or "quit".
Instead use words such as: "I changed jobs", "I was laid off", or "I
needed a more challenging job".
If you were fired and are
not on good terms with your previous employer, explain the reason why
you were fired. Stress that you learned something from the previous
situation.
Why haven't you worked recently?
The interviewer is looking for clues to serious problems or job
difficulties that could carry over to a new job. You might say:
Since I was laid off from my previous employer, I have been actively
looking for a job. However, as you know, there are many people looking
for work and applying for the same jobs. I have always worked steadily
but I haven't been able to find a job in the present job market.
After I got laid off from my previous employer, I decided to go back to
school to upgrade my skills so I can get a better, more secure job.
What are your long-term goals or career plans?
The
interviewer may want to know if you are ambitious, plan ahead, or if
you set goals for yourself. The interviewer may also want to know what
expectation you have of the company. You might say:
I hope to become very good at my job and perhaps take some schooling
to become more skilled in my field of work.
I intend to
learn (name of area or skills) very well so that I can be promoted to a
higher position in (name skill or department).
What do you feel are your greatest strengths?
This
is your opportunity to brag a little bit. It is important that you
have done your research about the type of work that you are applying
for. For example if you are applying as a production labourer and from
your research you understand that this type of work required people that
have the ability to meet quotas, work as a team
and make improvement suggestions, then it is important for you to
incorporate this into your strengths.
Example:
My greatest strength is that I have a lot of
initiative. I am always looking for a better way to do things at work
that I feel would save the company money and I can always achieve my
production quotas. For example one time I was working at my station and
I felt that I was wasting time by always having to walk to the other
side
of my station to get some parts. So I reorganized the station and my
supervisor was really impressed as it increased my quota.
What do you feel are your weaknesses?
You
never want to give any indication of any weaknesses that you have.
Turn you weaknesses into strengths by working it to the employer's
advantage.
Example:
I am the type of person or is very hard on myself. I am always
expecting myself to do a little bit more. However, I guess this works
out well for my employer.
Or
I never like to leave work until I
have every thing finished completely. Sometimes this bothers me but I
feel inside that it is important.
Or
I am the type of person who
always takes my work home with me. This sometimes interferes with my
personal life but I feel that work comes first.
How would you describe your last employer?
Never
run down or say anything negative about anybody or anyone. The employer
will feel that you will do it to them. You should state the positive
things such as he had high expectations and I really respected him for
that. He was down to earth and really knew the job I was doing, if I
had any problems he was approachable and would always give me suggestion
or he gave the responsibility to do a good job.
Example:
I liked my employer. He/she treated me fairly and respected my work
Or:
I
appreciated my previous employer having given me the opportunity to
acquire a lot of skills and experiences in (name area of work skill).
What five words would be describe you?
These should be your transferrable skills such as reliable, punctual,
organized,friendly, honest, cooperative, outgoing, easy to get along
with, hardworking,energetic, take pride in my work, responsible,
respected,dedicated.
What did you like about your last job?
Say only positive things that you feel could transfer across to the position your are applying for.
Example:
I liked my last job because I got along well with my co-workers and the work was
challenging, fast paced and I was given a lot of responsibility to do a good job.
Why did you leave your last position?
Keep this answer simple. If you were laid off simply say so, If your
company downsized, simply say so. Do not go into a lot of detail. If
you were terminated you will have to say you were let go but always
follow up that as a result you have learned how to overcome this and
feel it will not affect you in the future.
What are your long range goals?
The interviewer is trying to figure out whether or not you are going to
be a long term employee or whether or not you will be using this job as a
stepping stone to another objective. So, you should try to assure
him/her that your intention is to stay with the company and to grow in
your career within the company. You should respond "I am looking for a
position with a company where I can stay and grow with and I feel this
position would give me this opportunity."
What kind of machines or equipment have you worked with?
This is your opportunity to give some detail of what actual work skills
you have. Don't be vague, supply all of the information that you have
to offer.
What type of salary are you looking for?
Do not get into this subject unless you are forced to. Even then you
want to leave an impression that you are flexible in this area.
What do you know about our company?
This is your opportunity to show them that you have taken the time to research their company in particular.
Do you have any other skills of experiences that we have not discussed?
List any other skills that you have that are related to the position. You can also
discuss any hobbies or volunteer experience you have and discuss any interest courses or educational upgrading you have.
Here is a list of sample behavioral-based interview questions:
Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way.
Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills.
Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgement and logic in solving a problem.
Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it.
Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree.
Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete.
Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get the job done.
What do you do when your schedule is suddenly interrupted? Give and example.
What have you done in the past to contribute toward a teamwork environment?
Describe a recent unpopular decision you made and what the result was.
Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks.
Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision.
What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example.
Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another
person even when that individual may not have personally like you (or
vice versa).
Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year.
Give me an example of a time when something you tried to accomplish and failed.
Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead.
Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker.
Give me an example of a time when you motivated others.
Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively.
Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem.
Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem.
Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventative measures.
Tell about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision.
Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low).
Sample questions to ask at an employment interview:
These questions should be asked, if not previously raised in the interview.
I'd be interested in learning more about (some aspect of the company's operations).
What are the main duties of the position?
What characteristics do you look for in people doing this job?
Is this a new position? (If it is not, perhaps ask why the other person left.)
Who are the personnel I would be dealing with in this position?
What opportunities are there for advancement?
Does your company have branches elsewhere?
Do you have any plan for expansion?
What area does your market cover?
What kind of training does the company offer to new employees?
What are the workplace expectations? i.e. work habits, dress code, uniforms, work hours, shift work, overtime, etc.
How many workers does the company have?
Can you give me some examples of the best results previous workers in this position have achieved?
Does the company have an organizational chart? And where does this position fit?
Will I be working independently or as part of a team?
How much travel is required?
When can I contact you/expect to hear from you about the interview results? OR When do you plan to make your hiring decision?
What about salary?
Don't bring up salary if at all possible but make sure you have done
your industry research in case the interviewer brings it up. Usually
salary is discussed after the employer has decided that they want to
hire you. It is to your advantage to discuss salary when you get an
offer. By avoiding salary discussion until an offer is made you
minimize the risk of eliminating yourself from the running, and now that
they have decided they want to hire, you have more room for
negotiation.
While there are as many
different possible interview questions as there are interviewers, it
always helps to be ready for anything. So we've prepared a list of 100
potential interview questions. Will you face them all? We pray no
interviewer would be that cruel. Will you face a few? Probably. Will you
be well-served by being ready even if you're not asked these exact
questions? Absolutely.
Basic Interview Questions:
Tell me about yourself.
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
Why do you want this job?
Where would you like to be in your career five years from now?
What's your ideal company?
What attracted you to this company?
Why should we hire you?
What did you like least about your last job?
When were you most satisfied in your job?
What can you do for us that other candidates can't?
What were the responsibilities of your last position?
Why are you leaving your present job?
What do you know about this industry?
What do you know about our company?
Are you willing to relocate?
Do you have any questions for me?
Behavioral Interview Questions:
What was the last project you headed up, and what was its outcome?
Give me an example of a time that you felt you went above and beyond the call of duty at work.
Can you describe a time when your work was criticized?
Have you ever been on a team where someone was not pulling their own weight? How did you handle it?
Tell me about a time when you had to give someone difficult feedback. How did you handle it?
What is your greatest failure, and what did you learn from it?
What irritates you about other people, and how do you deal with it?
If I were your supervisor and asked you to do something that you disagreed with, what would you do?
What was the most difficult period in your life, and how did you deal with it?
Give me an example of a time you did something wrong. How did you handle it?
What irritates you about other people, and how do you deal with it?
Tell me about a time where you had to deal with conflict on the job.
If you were at a business lunch and you ordered a rare steak and they brought it to you well done, what would you do?
If you found out your company was doing something against the law, like fraud, what would you do?
What assignment was too difficult for you, and how did you resolve the issue?
What's the most difficult decision you've made in the last two years and how did you come to that decision?
Describe
how you would handle a situation if you were required to finish
multiple tasks by the end of the day, and there was no conceivable way
that you could finish them.
Salary Questions:
What salary are you seeking?
What's your salary history?
If I were to give you this salary you requested but let you write your job description for the next year, what would it say?
Career Development Questions:
What are you looking for in terms of career development?
How do you want to improve yourself in the next year?
What kind of goals would you have in mind if you got this job?
If I were to ask your last supervisor to provide you additional training or exposure, what would she suggest?
Getting Started Questions:
How would you go about establishing your credibility quickly with the team?
How long will it take for you to make a significant contribution?
What do you see yourself doing within the first 30 days of this job?
If selected for this position, can you describe your strategy for the first 90 days?
More About You:
How would you describe your work style?
What would be your ideal working environment?
What do you look for in terms of culture -- structured or entrepreneurial?
Give examples of ideas you've had or implemented.
What techniques and tools do you use to keep yourself organized?
If you had to choose one, would you consider yourself a big-picture person or a detail-oriented person?
Tell me about your proudest achievement.
Who was your favorite manager and why?
What do you think of your previous boss?
Was there a person in your career who really made a difference?
What kind of personality do you work best with and why?
What are you most proud of?
What do you like to do?
What are your lifelong dreams?
What do you ultimately want to become?
What is your personal mission statement?
What are three positive things your last boss would say about you?
What negative thing would your last boss say about you?
What three character traits would your friends use to describe you?
What are three positive character traits you don't have?
If you were interviewing someone for this position, what traits would you look for?
List five words that describe your character.
Who has impacted you most in your career and how?
What is your greatest fear?
What is your biggest regret and why?
What's the most important thing you learned in school?
Why did you choose your major?
What will you miss about your present/last job?
What is your greatest achievement outside of work?
What are the qualities of a good leader? A bad leader?
Do you think a leader should be feared or liked?
How do you feel about taking no for an answer?
How would you feel about working for someone who knows less than you?
How do you think I rate as an interviewer?
Tell me one thing about yourself you wouldn't want me to know.
Tell me the difference between good and exceptional.
What kind of car do you drive?
There's no right or wrong answer, but if you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?
What's the last book you read?
What magazines do you subscribe to?
What's the best movie you've seen in the last year?
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Who are your heroes?
What do you like to do for fun?
What do you do in your spare time?
What is your favorite memory from childhood?
Brainteaser Questions:
How many times do a clock's hands overlap in a day?
How would you weigh a plane without scales?
Tell me 10 ways to use a pencil other than writing.
Sell me this pencil.
If you were an animal, which one would you want to be?
Why is there fuzz on a tennis ball?
If you could choose one superhero power, what would it be and why?
If you could get rid of any one of the US states, which one would you get rid of and why?
With your eyes closed, tell me step-by-step how to tie my shoes.
Deltona, FL, USA. Henry Snowden, 31, decided to eat out one Friday night. He pulled into a drive-up window at Burger King. Hungry as a bear, he ordereda large burger, large fries, and a king-size drink. Snowden got his fast food as well as a big surprise. Stuffed inside one of the paper bags was $4,170!
"I looked at the money as I ate. I knew immediately I should give it back, "Snowden said. But Snowden did not return the money right off the bat. He went home to sleep on it. "I've got to say I was tempted to keep it," he admitted.
Snowden went back to Buger king the next day to give back the money. Restaurant workers greeted him with tear in their eyes and gave him lunch on the house. They explained that the restaurant puts its bank deposits in paper bags to prevent robberies. By mistake, a clerk gave Snowden the wrong paper bag.
Buger King may offer Snowden a reward. But Snowden says there's something even better - he has a clear conscience. "I'm glad I did the right thing. I feel better than I've ever felt."
_________________________________________________ be tempted: be strongly attracted to an idea
New idioms and expressions
eat out ................................................................ eat in a restaurant pull into a place ................................................. arrive at a place by car, bus or train (as) hungry as a bear ......................................... very hungry as well as ........................................................... and also look at someone or something ............................direct your eyes to someone or something give something back (to someone) .....................return something (to someone) right off the bat ................................................. immediately sleep on it ..........................................................decide later, often the next day have got to do something .................................have to do something: must do something go back (to a place) ..........................................return (to a place) on the house .................................................... free; paid for by the merchant by mistake ........................................................accidentally; in error have a clear conscience ..................................be free of guilt
On top of the World
KATMANDU, NEPAL. As a boy in Wales, Tom Whittaker had his heart set onclimbing mountains. He moved to the U.S. and became a skilled climber.
In 1979, a drunk driver hit his car. Whittaker, then age 30, lost his right foot. This was a bitter pill to swallow. However, he refused to give up climbing. Instead, he decided to break new ground as a disabled person. He set his sights on Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. It's also the most dangerous; one in six climbers dies there.
Year in and year out for more than ten years, Whittaker trained hard for his dream. With the help of doctors and engineers, he designed a strong artificial foot to climb the terrible mountain. In 1989, Whittaker forced him back. In 1995, he made a second attempt. This time, illness forced him back.
Finally, in 1998, Whittaker reached the roof of the world. "I arrived just as the sun came up," he said. He was on top of the world! Whittaker made historyas the first disable person to climb Mount Everest.
New idioms and expressions
be on top of the world .............................................be very happy
have one's heart set on something .........................want something very much
a bitter pill to swallow ............................................a difficult thing to accept
give up (doing) something .......................................stop or quit (doing) something
break new ground ....................................................do something that has not been done before
set one's sights on (doing) something .....................choose (to do) something as a goal year in and year out ..................................................continuously for many years make an attempt (to do something) ..........................try (to do something) force someone back ..................................................make someone go back come up .....................................................................rise (reffering to the sun, moon, etc.) make history ..............................................................do something that will be remembered in history books.
Lovesick Elephant
LYON, FRANCE. For Pankov and Mako, it was love at first sight. When the two elephants first saw each other in the Lyon zoo, they fell head over heels in love.
For 34 years, the two elephants looked after each other and were happy. Then one day, Mako got sick. He fell into a dich by the elephants' cage. A few months later, on a cold January day, he passed away.
Pankov was brokenhearted.Over and over, zookeepers tried to feed her, but she refused to eat. Although Pankov had a sweet tooth, she even refused her favorite treat, sweet spiced wine. Nothing could cheer her up. Pankov didn't eat for four weeks, and she went from bad to worse. On Valentine's Day, a month after Mako's death, zookeepers found Pankov in the same ditch. That night, she died of a borken heart.
New idioms and expressions
love at first sight .....................................................love that happens when two people first see each other
fall head over heels in love (with someone) ...........fall deeply and suddenly in love
look after someone or something ............................take care of; watch over someone or something
