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Jasur has never had a job interviewinterview (noun)A formal meeting where someone is asked questions for a job.≈ Synonym: meeting🇺🇿UZ: suhbat🇷🇺RU: собеседование before, so he is very nervous. He is applyingapply (verb)To formally ask for a job or place, often in writing.≈ Synonym: request🇺🇿UZ: ariza bermoq🇷🇺RU: подавать заявку for a job as a presenterpresenter (noun)A person who introduces a programme on radio or television.≈ Synonym: host🇺🇿UZ: olib boruvchi🇷🇺RU: ведущий at a small radioradio (noun)A system for sending or receiving sound broadcasts.≈ Synonym: broadcast🇺🇿UZ: radio🇷🇺RU: радио station downtowndowntown (adverb)In or towards the centre of a city.≈ Synonym: in the city centre🇺🇿UZ: shahar markazida🇷🇺RU: в центре города.
His sister Kamola helpshelp (verb)To make it easier for someone to do something.≈ Synonym: assist🇺🇿UZ: yordam bermoq🇷🇺RU: помогать him prepareprepare (verb)To get ready for something.≈ Synonym: get ready🇺🇿UZ: tayyorlanmoq🇷🇺RU: готовиться. "What do they usually ask in an interview?" Jasur asks. "Well," Kamola says, "they'll probablyprobably (adverb)Likely to happen or be true.≈ Synonym: likely🇺🇿UZ: ehtimol🇷🇺RU: вероятно ask why you want the job, and what your strengthsstrength (noun)A good quality or ability someone has.≈ Synonym: strong point🇺🇿UZ: kuchli tomon🇷🇺RU: сильная сторона are."
"Do I need to wearwear (verb)To have clothes on your body.≈ Synonym: dress in🇺🇿UZ: kiymoq🇷🇺RU: носить a suitsuit (noun)A formal set of matching jacket and trousers.≈ Synonym: formal outfit🇺🇿UZ: kostyum🇷🇺RU: костюм?" Jasur asks, looking at his wardrobewardrobe (noun)A tall cupboard for storing clothes.≈ Synonym: closet🇺🇿UZ: kiyim shkafi🇷🇺RU: гардероб. "You don't need a suit," Kamola laughs, "but you should look smartsmart (adj)Neat, clean, and well-dressed.≈ Synonym: neat🇺🇿UZ: ozoda🇷🇺RU: аккуратный. How often do you practisepractise (verb)To do something repeatedly to improve a skill.≈ Synonym: rehearse🇺🇿UZ: mashq qilmoq🇷🇺RU: тренироваться speaking in front of people?"
"Not very often," Jasur admitsadmit (verb)To agree, often reluctantly, that something is true.≈ Synonym: confess🇺🇿UZ: tan olmoq🇷🇺RU: признавать. "Maybe once a month, at university presentationspresentation (noun)A talk given to a group of people about a topic.≈ Synonym: talk🇺🇿UZ: taqdimot🇷🇺RU: презентация." "Then let's practise now," Kamola says. "I'll ask the questions, and you answer."
"Why do you want to work in radio?" Kamola asks, pretendingpretend (verb)To behave as if something is true when it is not.≈ Synonym: act as if🇺🇿UZ: o'zini ko'rsatmoq🇷🇺RU: притворяться to be seriousserious (adj)Not joking or funny; thoughtful and sincere.≈ Synonym: solemn🇺🇿UZ: jiddiy🇷🇺RU: серьёзный. Jasur thinks carefullycarefully (adverb)With close attention and care.≈ Synonym: cautiously🇺🇿UZ: ehtiyotkorlik bilan🇷🇺RU: осторожно. "I love storytellingstorytelling (noun)The activity of telling or writing stories.≈ Synonym: narration🇺🇿UZ: hikoya qilish🇷🇺RU: рассказывание историй, and I always listen to the news on my way to university."
"Good answer!" Kamola says. "What are your weaknessesweakness (noun)A part of someone's character that is not strong.≈ Synonym: flaw🇺🇿UZ: zaif tomon🇷🇺RU: слабость?" Jasur pausespause (verb)To stop speaking or doing something for a short time.≈ Synonym: stop briefly🇺🇿UZ: to'xtab qolmoq🇷🇺RU: делать паузу. "I sometimes talk too fast when I'm excitedexcited (adj)Feeling very happy and enthusiastic.≈ Synonym: thrilled🇺🇿UZ: hayajonlangan🇷🇺RU: взволнованный." "Honesthonest (adj)Telling the truth; not lying or cheating.≈ Synonym: truthful🇺🇿UZ: halol🇷🇺RU: честный," Kamola nodsnod (verb)To move your head up and down to show agreement.≈ Synonym: agree🇺🇿UZ: bosh irg'amoq🇷🇺RU: кивать, "and that's importantimportant (adj)Having great value, meaning, or effect.≈ Synonym: significant🇺🇿UZ: muhim🇷🇺RU: важный."
The next day, Jasur walks into the interview feeling calmercalm (adj)Peaceful and not nervous or anxious.≈ Synonym: relaxed🇺🇿UZ: xotirjam🇷🇺RU: спокойный than expectedexpect (verb)To think that something will happen.≈ Synonym: anticipate🇺🇿UZ: kutmoq🇷🇺RU: ожидать. When the managermanager (noun)A person who is in charge of a business or department.≈ Synonym: boss🇺🇿UZ: menejer🇷🇺RU: менеджер asks the first question, he remembers Kamola's practice — and answers with confidenceconfidence (noun)A feeling of trust in your own abilities.≈ Synonym: self-assurance🇺🇿UZ: ishonch🇷🇺RU: уверенность.
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Every highlighted word from this story with its meaning in Uzbek 🇺🇿 and Russian 🇷🇺, and an example. Tap 🇬🇧 or 🇺🇸 to hear the word or the sentence in a British or American accent.
| # | 🇬🇧 | 🇺🇿 | 🇷🇺 | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | interviewnoun | suhbat | собеседование | I have a job interview tomorrow morning. |
| 2 | applyverb | ariza bermoq | подавать заявку | She is applying for a job at a bank. |
| 3 | presenternoun | olib boruvchi | ведущий | The TV presenter speaks very clearly. |
| 4 | radionoun | radio | радио | My father listens to the radio in the car. |
| 5 | downtownadverb | shahar markazida | в центре города | They work in an office downtown. |
| 6 | helpverb | yordam bermoq | помогать | My older brother helps me with maths. |
| 7 | prepareverb | tayyorlanmoq | готовиться | We need to prepare for the exam. |
| 8 | probablyadverb | ehtimol | вероятно | It will probably rain this afternoon. |
| 9 | strengthnoun | kuchli tomon | сильная сторона | Being friendly is one of her strengths. |
| 10 | wearverb | kiymoq | носить | I wear a uniform at work. |
| 11 | suitnoun | kostyum | костюм | My uncle wore a dark suit to the wedding. |
| 12 | wardrobenoun | kiyim shkafi | гардероб | My wardrobe is full of old clothes. |
| 13 | smartadjective | ozoda | аккуратный | You look very smart in that jacket. |
| 14 | practiseverb | mashq qilmoq | тренироваться | I practise English with my friends every day. |
| 15 | admitverb | tan olmoq | признавать | He admits that he was wrong. |
| 16 | presentationnoun | taqdimot | презентация | We give presentations in class every Friday. |
| 17 | pretendverb | o'zini ko'rsatmoq | притворяться | The little boy is pretending to be a doctor. |
| 18 | seriousadjective | jiddiy | серьёзный | Our new teacher looks serious, but she's very kind. |
| 19 | carefullyadverb | ehtiyotkorlik bilan | осторожно | Read the questions carefully before you answer. |
| 20 | storytellingnoun | hikoya qilish | рассказывание историй | My grandfather is great at storytelling. |
| 21 | weaknessnoun | zaif tomon | слабость | Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. |
| 22 | pauseverb | to'xtab qolmoq | делать паузу | The speaker pauses to drink some water. |
| 23 | excitedadjective | hayajonlangan | взволнованный | The children are excited about the trip. |
| 24 | honestadjective | halol | честный | Please be honest with me. |
| 25 | nodverb | bosh irg'amoq | кивать | My teacher nods when I give the right answer. |
| 26 | importantadjective | muhim | важный | Sleep is important for students. |
| 27 | calmadjective | xotirjam | спокойный | I feel calmer after a walk in the park. |
| 28 | expectverb | kutmoq | ожидать | The exam was easier than I expected. |
| 29 | managernoun | menejer | менеджер | The manager of the shop is very friendly. |
| 30 | confidencenoun | ishonch | уверенность | Practice gives you confidence. |