| A | B |
|---|
| Applicant | someone who has formally asked, usually in writing, for a job, university place etc |
| References | a letter containing information about you written by |
| Scope | a particular set of activities and the people who are involved in them |
| Objectives | something that you are trying hard to achieve, goal |
| Resume | a short written account of your education and your previous jobs |
| Inflation has fallen by 1%. | Last month inflation was 4%. This month it is 3%. |
| Inflation fell by 1%. | Two years ago inflation was 4%. Last year it was 3%. |
| I think I've lost the file. | The file has gone and I'll never find it. |
| Sorry, I lost the file | I can't find the file. I wonder where I put it? |
| Has Jane called this morning? | Jane promised to call this morning. It's 1:00 am. |
| Did Jane call this morning? | Jane promised to call this morning. It's 2 pm. |
| Sales improved. | Sales were poor initially. A year later they were better. |
| Sales have improved. | Last year sales were poor. This year they are better. |
| How long have you worked here? | Since 1999. |
| When did you start working here? | In 1999. |
