Unit 10 - 10C

unable to hear properly

My father is quite old now and he's increasingly hard of hearing.

a period of time in which someone no longer works due to old age

Many people save money throughout their careers for their golden years.

experiencing partial or complete loss of vision

The visually impaired student uses a screen reader to access digital content.

to become affected by an illness

She suddenly went down with the flu and had to take a few days off work.

(of a company or organization) to become smaller by reducing the number of employees or departments

The corporation downsized after losing several major contracts.

lacking access to essential resources or opportunities that are enjoyed by others, often due to social or economic factors

The underprivileged children relied on food assistance programs for their meals.

the specific moment when an event or action is scheduled to begin or take place

We are approaching zero hour for the product launch; all preparations are in place.

a regular payment made to a retired person by the government or a former employer

My grandfather's pension allows him to travel during his retirement.

the workforce of an organization, viewed in terms of their talents, experience, and potential contributions

The company invested heavily in developing its human resources through training programs.

a form that is filled by someone who aims to get a paericular job

She submitted her job application last week.

the different levels of jobs and responsibilities that people can move up in their chosen profession as they gain more experience and skills

Climbing the corporate ladder often requires hard work and dedication.

a specific period of time granted to a person who is ill to temporary leave work

She took sick leave to recover from a severe cold.

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

Taking a holiday in the mountains is a great way to escape the city and unwind.

a privilege or right that is granted legally

The entitlement of employees to vacation days is outlined in the company policy.

the minimum track length that can be assigned to store information; unless otherwise specified a sector of data consists of 512 bytes

the process or action of finding new individuals to become a member of the armed forces, a company, or an organization

money given to workers who lose their jobs because their employer no longer needs them

a situation where someone's financial or social status has significantly decreased, often due to factors like job loss or financial difficulties

She claims she is a duchess living in reduced circumstances.

to approach or be close to a particular time or hour

The meeting lasted for hours; it was getting on for midnight.

the period of time when someone is temporarily unemployed or moving from one job to another

She's between jobs right now and using the time to upskill.