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1. Complete the sentences with a suitable word.
1. People look for work because they have to make a … .
2. What do you … for a living?
3. Your current … is about to make salary cutbacks due to the recession.
4. If you … the work you like you’ll be happy.
5. No high salary can substitute job … .
6. What you get paid monthly is your … .
7. Most unskilled or semi-skilled workers receive … .
8. The payment you get for work without any bonuses, increases, commission, etc. is a … salary.
9. A performance-related … may boost productivity.
10. The unemployed are registered in the … … and are entitled to the unemployment … .
11. Mr Jenkins considers he … the promotion, but was passed over for it.
12. She’s worked with several companies and hasn’t been satisfied with her … package.
13. Christine was in two minds, because if she … the position, she would have to move away from her family.
14. An … should be brave, inventive and risky.
15. How many … work on the shop floor?