Write a form of the word in capitals in each gap be careful

Unknown words

Application — դիմում
Department — բաժանմունք
Fame — համբավ
Pension — կենսաթոշակ
Put off — հետաձգել
Stay up — ուշ քնել

A. Choose the correct answer.

1. Bob joined the company about sic years ago.
2. We lost 10 million last year because of the workers’ strike over money.
3. I’m sure it’s good to be well known, but fame isn’t everything.
4. Don’t sign the contract until you’ve read every word of it!
5. My grandfather stopped working two years ago and now he gets a pension.
6. Charles worked in the same job for almost the whole of his career.
7. You should be able to save a little money with an income of 30,000 per year.
8. Can I introduce you to Isaac, a colleague of mine from work?

B. Complete using a word formed from the letters given.

1. I had a lot more responsibility in my previous job.
2. Why not open one of our new Supersaver bank accounts.
3. It’s always been my ambition to work in advertising.
4. Frank left university and got a job in the computer industry.
5. The family lived in poverty after Mr Bucket lost his job.
6. His parents left him a lot of money and now Neil is extremely wealthy.
7. You usually need a degree and some training to join the teaching profession.
8. All members of staff here get three weeks holiday a year.

C. Complete using the correct form of the verbs in the box.

1. Isabelle really impressed her manager and soon she was given a better job.
2. My dad said that he wants to retire when he’s sixty.
3. We interview everyone who applies for a job before making our decision.
4. The government taxes everyone who works and then spends the money on roads, hospitals and things like that.
5. Wendy works hard for the company and I think she deserves a more challenging job.
6. I read recently that women still earn less than men for the same job and I don’t think it’s fair.

D. Write one word in each gap.

1. A Japanese company has taken over the place where I work and might lose my job.
2. The boss came into the office when we were laughing and wanted to know what was going on.
3. Do you think we could put the meeting off until next Thursday?
4. The computer in my office broke down so they took it away to fix it.
5. Many of the staff were ill with flu that week, so the director decided to cut off the meeting.
6. I’m tired because I had to stay up last night to finish some work.
7. My car belonged to the company, so when I lost my job I had to give it back.
8. Janice is thinking of setting up her own restaurant.

E. Match to make sentences.

1. I’m afraid we’re not looking for new workers at the moment, but you could try again next month. (E)
2. They said on the news that bus drivers are on strike, so you might need to take a taxi to work. (B)
3. In his new job, Paul is away travelling on business a lot of time so he’s never at home for long. (A)
4. I was quite nervous the first time I was in charge of the whole department. (D)
5. Anne works as a security guard and she’s on duty for about eight hours every night. (C)
6. My boss said that if I wasn’t on time for work more often I would lose my job. (F)

F. Complete by changing the form of the word in capitals.

1. He’s a beggar.
2. He’s an assistant.
3. It’s unsafe.
4. They’re employees.
5. He’s retired.
6. She’s a police officer.

G. Each of the words in bold is wrong. Write the correct word.

1. The manager told me I was too boss and that I should discuss things with my colleagues rather than telling them what to do all the time. bossy
2. Being a firefighter is a very stressful occupy. occupation
3. It takes a lot of hard work to be succeed in this business. successful
4. I wouldn’t like to become so fame that I couldn’t go out in public. famous
5. Kate is 60 next week and she’s leaving, so remember to wish her ‘Happy Retire’. retirement
6. It took Ralph a long time to find a new job — he was employ for nearly two years. unemployee

H. Circle the correct word.

1. I don’t know why but I’ve always wanted to work as a farmer.
2. They want a computer programmer at the office down the road and Fiona has applied for the job.
3. I’ll look after the office while you’re away — you can depend on me.
4. My mum is a neurologist, which is a kind of doctor.
5. I think it’s time for a change. I’m fed up with working here.
6. Tessa is responsible for answering the phone and taking messages.

I. Write one word in each gap.

1. I wanted to become a vet, but the course was too difficult for me.
2. Roberto got up late and only had ten minutes to get ready for work.
3. When they informed me about the hours I had to work, I couldn’t believe it.
4. Please be careful with my laptop. I need it for work.
5. Is it a good idea in the interview to refer to your previous job?
6. I like working for a large company because there are lots of opportunities.

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