Question

1 Complete the words in the sentences. 1 I’ve decided to a _ _ _ y for a new job. 2 Which manager is in c _ _ _ _ e of sales? 3 They ran a very successful advertising c _ m _ _ _ _ n. 4 She’s got a degree in maths, so she’s a maths g _ _ d _ _ _ e. 5 The company has a v _ c _ _ _ y for a sales assistant. 6 The organisation now e _ p _ _ _ s over 200 people. 7 The job comes with a p _ y p _ _ _ _ t of £60,000 a year. 8 I’d like to work in the tourism i _ d _ _ _ _ y. 9 It’s a good job, but the w _ _ k _ _ g h _ _ _ s are too long. 10 They want to t _ _ e o _ three new park rangers. /10 2 Choose the correct words to complete the definitions. 1 A job which is challenging / monotonous is sometimes difficult. 2 A job which is secure / rewarding is enjoyable because it makes you feel that you are doing something useful. 3 A job which is part-time / lucrative has a high salary. 4 A job which is stable / demanding is safe, so you are not likely to lose it. 5 A job which is tedious / high-powered is boring. /5 3 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. There are two words you don’t need. breadwinner counselling dual homemaker neglect privacy run 1 Anna earns more than her husband, so she’s the primary __________ . 2 Parents who __________ their children can be sent to prison. 3 Most women find it difficult to work and __________ a home at the same time. 4 He grew up in a __________-income family. 5 They asked the press to leave them alone and give them some __________.

Answer 1

apply

charge

campaign

graduate

vacancy

employs

package

industry

working hours

take on

challenging

rewarding

lucrative

stable

tedious

breadwinner

neglect

homemaker

dual-income

privacy

Answer 2

1 Anna earns more than her husband, so she’s the primary breadwinner. 2 Parents who neglect their children can be sent to prison. 3 Most women find it difficult to work and run a home at the same time. 4 He grew up in a low-income family. 5 They asked the press to leave them alone and give them some privacy.