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IX. Choose the most suitable word or phrase given.

1. We're very busy this week. Can you work..............?

a. extra time b. supplementary time c. overtime d. double time

2. I succeeded in my job through sheer hard.............. .

a. work b. labour c. industry d. effort

3. Catherine works for a/an..............engineering company.

a. main b. forefront c. outgoing d. leading

4. I'm thinking of changing my job because there are few..............of promotion.

a. prospects b. opportunities c. chances d. sources

5. Bill has a real..............for looking after handicapped children. a. career b. post c. inspiration d. vocation 6. Ruth is looking for a new.............. at the moment.

a. vacancy b. appointment c. condition d. employment

7. I am well-qualified and have completed a..............in graphic design.

a. lesson b. curriculum c. course d. timetable

8. In our company I am afraid there is very little..............to work hard.

a. inspiration b. advantage c. gain d. motivation

9. The government is building a nuclear power..............not far from here.

a. works b. factory c. station d. industry

10. It's not very interesting work, but at least it's a..............job.

a. regular b. continuous c. firm d. steady

X. Complete each sentence with a word or compound word formed from the word in capitals.

a) Jack built his own boat in a...............in his garden. WORK

b) I don't have a job, so I'm living on............... benefit. EMPLOY

c) We can't...............with these low prices. COMPETITOR

d) Many pupils at..............school have already chosen a career. SECOND

e) This used to be a rural area but it has become................ INDUSTRY

f) ...............in our factories is falling because of absenteeism. PRODUCE

g) You won't be paid much as a/an...............worker. SKILL

h) The government is encouraging...............in heavy industry. INVEST

i) Jim is very disorganised and not very................ BUSINESS

j) We would like details of your...............on this form. QUALIFY

XI. Find the odd one out. There may be more than one answer. Give your reasons.

A B C

1. an application a post a vacancy

2. an applicant a candidate an interviewer

3. an employee an employer a worker

4. an industrial dispute a lockout a strike

5. a union representative a shop steward a foreman

6. an apprentice a probationer a trainee

7. a department a division a district

8. wages salary pay