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Vocabulary exercises

1. Choose the right word

  1. A(n)_______repairs car engines, whereas a(n)_____________ uses scientific knowledge to develop machines. (mechanic/engineer).

  2. A(n)______________ is responsible for the preparation and publication of a newspaper, book or magazine, while a(n)_____________prints them ready to be sold. (publisher/editor).

  3. ________work on beaches or in swimming pools and save people from drowning, but____________are hired to protect famous people. (lifeguards/bodyguards).

  4. ____________ work in places from which you can buy books, whereas____________work in places from which you can borrow books. (librarians/booksellers)

  5. A___________writes articles for newspapers or magazines, while a_____________presents news stories on television or radio. (journalist/newsreader)

  6. An________________is a scientist who studies the stars and planets, but an___________ makes predictions by studying the positions of stars and planets. (astrologer/astronomer)

  7. A___________informs people about the weather on the TV or radio, whereas a__________________ studies weather conditions so that the weather forecast can be given. (weather presenter/meteorologist)

  8. ________________catch fish which are then sold to________________who sell them in their shops. (fishermen/ fishmongers)

2. Put each of the following words or phrases in its correct place in the passage below.

Applying for a job

references short-list experiences vacancy qualifications fill in interview applicants apply application form

In times of high unemployment there are usually very many (a) ________ when a (b) ___________is advertised. Sometimes large numbers of people (c) ___________, and send off (d) __________for a single job. It is not unusual, in fact, for hundreds of people to (e) ___________ to a firm for one post. This number is reduced to a (f) ___________of perhaps six or eight, from whom a final choice is made when they all attend an (g) ______________. Very possibly the people interviewing will be interested in the (h) ________________the candidates gained at school or university and what (i) ______________ they have had in previous jobs. They will probably ask for (j) _____________ written by the candidates’ teachers and employers.

3. Instructions as above

Choosing the right job

commute salary prospects promotion retire

pension ambitious perks increments commission

Job satisfaction is important but I have a wife and a baby so I have to think about money too. If a job interests me, I need to know what (a) _______________ it offers and whether there are regular annual increases, called (b) ________________. I want to know if I will receive a (c) ____________ when I (d) _________ at the age of 60 or 65. If the job is selling product, I ask if I’ll receive a percentage of the value of what I sell, called (e) ___________. It is also important to know if there are extra advantages, like free meals or transport, or the use of a car. These are called (f) ___________or fringe benefits. Are the future (g) _______________ good? For example, is there a good chance of (h) _______________ to a better job, with more money and responsibility? Is the job near my home? If it isn’t, I’ll have to (i) ______________ every day and this can be very expensive. I’m very keen to be successful. I’m very (j) _________________. I don’t want to stay in the same job all my life.