Partitives

Partitives are nouns that refer to part of a whole.

1. loaf of bread
2. bar of chocolate
3. pkts of biscuits
4. make of car
5. pinch of salt
6. write it down on a scrap of paper
7. I’m afraid we’ll have to open another barrel of beer
8. flash of lightning
9. I am dying for a breath of fresh air
10. Not one grain of rice left in the cupboard
11. glass of h20
12. we’re in for a spot of trouble, I’m telling u!
13. She gets a fit of anger
14. piece of advice/paper

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Insurance terms

1. actuary- estimates risk for an insurance company
2. assessor- calculates value of s’thing
3. claim- request for payment under an insurance policy.
4. comprehensive- giving total protection, all inclusive
5. cover- total protection under an insurance policy
6. insurance broker- middleman who sells insurance policies to clients, operates betn policy holder & insurance company.
7. liability- risk, anything that can cause insurance policy to take effect
8. loss adjuster- calculates amount of compensation after a claim is made.
9. policy- insurance contract
10. premium- payment for an insurance policy

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workload

1. booking accomodation- making reservations at hotels
2. drafting letters- writing to customers & supplies 
3. filing docs- storing so can easily be found back
4. keeping boss’s diary- knowing exactily what the boss’s plans for the day & the days to come.
5. managing internal communication- posting notes, handing round memos, making sure everyone knows what they need to know.
6. organising meetings- from agenda to sending participants a report
7. taking the minutes- writing down whats imp in a meeting.

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Business attittudes

1. availability- being there when necessary
2. computer skills- masters at least one word processing prog, spreadsheets & databases.
3. confidentiality- knowing how to keep secret
4. eagerness to learn- on the lookout for new devpts, keen to master new skills
5. flexibility- adapting oneself to situation at hand
6. loyalty- well defend his/her boss/company no matter what happens
7. organisational skills- efficient in setting up events, arranging meetings, solving practical problems
8. self confidence- having a strong belief in ones own capacities 
9. sense of humour- appreciates a good joke, shares a laugh with colleagues.
10. teamwork- ability to work together effectively with many diff sorts of people.

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Business terms

1. account- credit facilities a customer has with a supplier 
2. on approval- to buy goods on condition that u can return them if u’re not satisfied 
3. assets- all valuables company owns 
4. bank transfer- a doc by means of which money can be moved from 1account to another
5. cash desk- where u pay in shop
6. charge- money as payment
7. competitor- business colleague who may try to steal ur customers.
8. counter offer- reply to an offer in which customer requests better conditions
9. to sell cut price- to sell below the normal price
10. delivary van- delivers goods
11. dispatch- send off goods to their destination
12. display- show to public
13. earn a living- gain enough money to live
14. fee- money paid for services rendered
15. firm offer- seller promises to supply goods at a certain price if accepted withing specified period of time.
16. free of charge- at no cost
17. gross profit- profit before costs have been substracted
18. hire purchase- buy on credit & pay by wkly/mthly instalments 
19. installment- wkly/mthly payment as part of a credit scheme
20. invoice-official doc listing goods & prices when a business transaction is made
21. liabilities- accounting idiom for debts
22. offer without engagement- seller can change conditions of the offer at any time without prior notice.
23. order form- doc by means of which an order can be placed
24. pay cash- pay ready money(notes & coins).
25. premises- land & bldg a company owns
26. profitable- giving a good return on investment
27. purchase- buy in large qty’s
28. receipt- doc showing that the goods have been paid 
29. retailer- businessman selling goods in sm qty’s
30. salary- mthly payment for work as financial compensation
31. settle an account- pay a bill
32. statement of account- doc giving an overview of all transactions carried out over a period of time.
33. regular customer- who makes reg purchases at a shop
34. to do a roaring trade- run a very profitable business
35. run an errand- do some shopping 
36. sales- period in which retailers sell off goods at reduced prices
37. sample- shows customers what the goods r like
38. shop around- compare prices at diff shops before buying 
39. shop lifter- thief who steals from a shop
40. slump- period of low business activity
41. supply & demand- process by which economic principles r governed.
42. terms- conditions
43. turnover- total value of all goods sold.
44. wages- financial compensation for work paid wkly
45. warehouse- store house where goods r stored
46. wholesaler- businessman selling goods in L qty’s.
47. wrap up- pack goods to make them look like a present.

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opposites

Pair of

What pair do we wear on our hands? gloves.

What pair do we wear on our face to see better? eyeglasses.

What pair do we wear inside our shoes? socks.

What pair do we wear on our ears? ear rings.

What pair do we wear on our face when it’s bright? sun glasses.

What pair do we wear on our legs? pants.

What pair do we wear on our feet? shoes.

What pair do we sleep in? pajamas.

What pair do we put on when we take our shoes off? slippers.

What pair do we cut things with? scissors.

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computer drives & storage

1. Over time, files and applications become scattered in various places on your hard disk. Disk Defragmenter brings these scattered pieces together to improve speed and help prevent errors.
2. Hard disks can be partitioned to run separate operating systems on the same disk, or to break down a disk into manageable chunks for storage. Partitioning is performed on a new or reformatted disk.
3. C drive is typically the start-up drive; however, you can start up the computer with a different drive, such as another hard drive or a CD-ROM drive. You can designate the start-up drive in the CMOS setup screen.
4. When you need more disk space, it is easier to add a second hard drive than it is to replace the existing drive.
5. An external hard drive is recommended if it is used primarily to store backups, transport data to another PC or secure important data. An external hard drive also provides you with additional free space to store and run other important programs
6. If your CD-ROM drive is not recognizing that there is a disc in the drive or your CDs are skipping, it is time to clean the CD-ROM drive. Clean your CD-ROM drive every 3 months to make sure it is free of dust, hair and other debris.
7. LightScribe is a new technology that is hitting the mainstream by storm. It is easy to do and a great way to label your CD’s. The CD burner on your computer laser etches a picture, work of art, or words directly onto the top portion of the CD.
8. Write all of ur blog entries in a word processor & save them on ur comp before posting. Alternately, copy the txt from ur blog post into a word processor doc after posting, & save the files all in one place.
9. Don’t want to do the backups manually? Consider downloading software like Webgrabber to do the backup for you automatically.
10. Zip drives are some of the most popular removable-media storage devices. A lot fits on one disk, the disks are easily portable and the drives are fairly inexpensive.

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workstation

1. Connecting a workstation to a server is a great way for a group of people to share info & peripherals (such as printer) without leaving their own desks.
2. Bldg a custom workstation gives the opportunity to make sure all of the components u want r included.

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servers

1. If you have multiple computers that share files, you may wish to set up a home server. You’ll be able to access files from any of the computers, and you can store and back up files in a common location.
2. To prevent your server from crashing, you should perform a load test on your server. A load test allows you to see exactly how many simultaneous web users can access your server without delays.
3. Sometimes, you need to transfer your UNIX server files to a Window-based server.
4. Telnet is a very unsecure protocol and passes passwords in plain text, you should disable this – but only do so after you have setup SSH and it works afterwards. Having a Firewall (APF) is a must have
5. If you’d like to test code you have written, you may want to set up a home development server. This way, you can see how the code responds to user traffic without having to use a live server
6. With a home-based Web server, you can host your own Web site, file server or blog on your own terms.
7. If you have a home computer that functions as a Web server, you may want to set up multiple domains. This may sound complicated, but you can do it with a little bit of knowledge and some software.
8. To set up server, make a list of the hardware u’ll need to buy ur home server. An older comp is the ideal centerpiece for this type of project. You will also want a multi-core processor, as much RAM as u can afford, a router & a high-capacity/high-speed hard drive. Decide whether your current Internet service can provide enough bandwidth to suit your needs. Keep in mind that many ISP services have limits on the amount of traffic you are allowed each month. Decide which operating system you are going to use for your home web server. Windows 2000, NT or XP will suffice for most home Web servers.

   Shut down any software firewalls you have running and install an HTTP server program such as Apache HTTP Server.

   Configure your HTTP server software to share documents or applications from the correct folder on the computer. To do this, you will have to edit the following file: C:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache2\conf\httpd.conf.

   Locate and edit the httpd.conf file as follows (example given would share your music folder)
   #DocumentRoot “C:/Program Files/Apache Group/Apache2/htdocs”
   DocumentRoot “C:/Larry/My Music”
   And
   #<Directory “C:/Program Files/Apache Group/Apache2/htdocs”>
   <Directory “C:/Larry/My Music”> .

   Locate the command line “AllowOverride None” and change it to: “AllowOverride All.” Save the httpd.conf file. Create a password to protect your Web server.

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Network eqpt

1. Bluetooth technology has become increasingly simple for those with Pocket PCs such as iPAQs to communicate with one another.
2. You can use HyperTerminal to download a file from a remote computer.
3. For your Hewlett Packard laser printer to run efficiently, you may have to install a driver. Drivers link the computer and the printer through a common language.
4. An Ethernet crossover cable connects computers together instead of a hub, network switch or router.

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