Lisa’s Ascent
Target Words (Hedef Kelimeler)
- Piece of cake: “çocuk oyuncağı, çok kolay” anlamına gelir.
- The ball is in your court: “top sizde, sıra sende, iş sende” anlamına gelir, yani kararı verme sırası sizdedir.
- Bite the bullet: “dişini sıkmak, göğüs germek, katlanmak” anlamına gelir, zor ya da hoş olmayan bir şeyi yapma kararı almak anlamında kullanılır.
- Break a leg: “iyi şanslar dilemek, şeytanın bacağını kırmak” anlamına gelir, genellikle bir performans öncesinde dilek olarak söylenir.
- Hit the nail on the head: “taşı gediğine koymak, hedefi on ikiden vurmak” anlamına gelir, bir konunun tam olarak doğru anlaşıldığını veya bir sorunun doğru olarak tanımlandığını ifade eder.
Reading Passage (Okuma Parçası)
Lisa was a fresh graduate and had just landed her first job. She was excited but soon realized that the corporate world was not a piace of cake. There were deadlines to meet, tasks to complete, and clients to handle.
Çevir
After a few months, her supervisor left the company, and Lisa was unexpectedly promoted to fill the vacant position. Her boss said, “the ball is in your court now, Lisa.” She felt overwhelmed but decided to bite the bullet and take on the challenge.
Çevir
The first few weeks were tough, but Lisa proved herself capable. She worked diligently and even managed to bring in a high-profile client for the company. When she shared the news with her team, they cheered and said, “Break a leg, Lisa!” In the subsequent meeting with her boss, he acknowledged her efforts and said, “You’ve truly hit the nail on the head with that client, Lisa.” Lisa felt thrilled to bits, ready to take on whatever came next in her new role.