Checkpoint ESL: Vocabulary in Context and Lexical Development
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Read the extract from Florence’s diary.
Florence's diary: Monday
I had expected the job interview at the
bookstore to be tense, but the manager
put me at ease
straight away. He asked about
my hobbies, laughed at my jokes and even
made me a cup of tea.
By the time the formal questions began, my
nerves had completely gone, and I answered
every question clearly.
What does the expression
put me at ease
mean in this context?
Select one option.
A
made me feel nervous about the questions
B
tested my knowledge as quickly as possible
C
helped me to feel relaxed and comfortable
D
gave me an easy task to do first
E
asked me to sit down and wait
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