unit 9.10

During the meeting, James was inattentive, preferring to chew his pen instead of taking notes.

The children were very attentive when the policeman came in to speak to their class about his job.

Dzieci były bardzo uważne, kiedy policjant przyszedł opowiedzieć klasie o swojej pracy.

Instead of going to university, Jim decided to work as an apprentice electrician.

The government announced that the aid allocation for famine victims would increase by 30%.

Thank you for this information. You've given me a new insight into how the company works. Two years’ experience gave him an insight into the banking profession.

Sometimes when you get a new job it means having to relocate to another town. The director plans to relocate the head office from the city centre to the suburbs.

Nowa praca oznacza czasem, że trzeba przenieść się do innego miasta.

We'll need to hire relocation company.

Będziemy musieli zatrudnić firmę zajmującą się przeprowadzkami.

The fire was caused by faulty wiring in the kitchen.

If this product is defective in any way, please return it to the manufacturer.

This programme is completely obsolete. The personnel records were obsolete and needed updating.

Ten program jest zupełnie przestarzały.

The system was flawed and had to be replaced.

They come from diverse social backgrounds. Their product range is diverse, they sell everything from holidays to toothbrushes.

The chimney sweeper sat astride the ridge of the roof.

Instead of employing full time builders and electricians, the construction company hires private contractors.

Having to stay late at the office really put her out because she had made plans to go to the ballet.

As a result of low investor confidence, the stock market sustained great losses.

Please notify all the staff. Any employee who is going to be late must notify their department supervisor.

Proszę zawiadomić cały zespół.

The meeting didn’t encompass anything new; it was a reiteration of last month’s discussion.

I've saved your butt so many times, and yet you've shown no gratitude whatsoever. I wish to express my gratitude to Ms Smith for her generous help, care and support.

Ratowałem twój tyłek już tyle razy, a i tak nie okazałeś żadnej wdzięczności.