nothing ventured, nothing gained; (lit.) you will not get the tiger cub without entering the tiger's den
seeking to improve one's health with a change of climate
executive officer; administrative official
past (exam) question collection
school; school building; schoolhouse
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
intimidating enough to quieten a crying child
this school; the school in question
experienced; veteran; skilled; expert
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment
guidance; showing the way; guide; guidepost; signpost; waymark
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
former (incumbent); predecessor
oral examination; interview
guidelines; guiding principle; dictates
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
international community; international society; the world
international; worldwide; cross-border; cosmopolitan
cosmopolitan (international) way of thinking; feeling for the wider world
diligence; industry; assiduity; hard work
clearsightedness; penetration; farsightedness; excellent idea
hangover (that still lingers two days after drinking)
to jerk one's chin; to nod toward; to point one's chin at
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
month of birth; birthday month
uniform management; uniform control; to control centrally; to manage centrally; to consolidate
misrepresentation; false statement
personal statement; verbal or informal, unsubstantiated assertion