- •Jobs Active Vocabulary
- •1. A) Match the words in column a with the definitions in column b.
- •2. A) Match the words in column a with the synonyms in column b.
- •3. A) Match the following phrasal verbs with their definitions.
- •4. A) Complete the words.
- •5. A) Circle the range of words in which one word is an odd one out.
- •Vocabulary
- •Job requirements
- •6. Listening: Choosing the right job.
- •Vocabulary
- •7. Video-listening: Applying for a job.
- •Vocabulary
- •8. Reading: Stress at work.
- •Staff disputes
- •Vocabulary
- •Office problems
- •Vocabulary
- •Stress at work
- •Vocabulary
- •9. Speaking.
- •3. A job interview
- •4. Staff disputes
- •5. Talking about office problems
- •Vocabulary
- •Useful language
- •1. Look at the chart below and try to continue the list of “Unusual jobs”.
- •2. Answer the following questions:
- •10. Writing. How to write a resume.
- •Curriculum Vitae vs. Resume
- •How to write a resume
- •Review Quiz
- •1. Circle the correct answer.
- •2. Complete the sentences with a single word.
- •3. Complete the crossword. The letters in grey squares spell out another word. What is it?
- •4. Write the words in the correct order, and add the final word.
- •5. Complete the text with the words below.
1. A) Match the words in column a with the definitions in column b.
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A |
B | ||
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1. |
calling for |
1. |
a person who is paid to work for sb |
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2. |
employee |
2. |
a job for part of the day or week |
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3. |
part-time job |
3. |
a person who is in charge of sb / sth |
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4. |
maternity leave |
4. |
a person who works for an employer for a fixed period of time in order to learn the particular skills needed in their job |
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5. |
supervisor |
5. |
all the workers employed in an organization considered as a group |
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6. |
job hunting |
6. |
a strong desire to do a particular job, especially one in which you help other people |
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7. |
apprentice |
7. |
a local office or shop/store belonging to a large company or organization |
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8. |
branch |
8. |
an amount of money that you pay for professional advice or services |
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9. |
staff |
9. |
the process of trying to get a job |
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10. |
fee |
10. |
a period of time when a woman leaves her job to have a baby |
b) Replace the underlined words with a word or phrase that has a similar meaning.
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pros and cons |
experience |
hire |
insight into |
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1. |
I encountered a few problems. |
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2. |
It gave me an understanding of how the company works. |
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3. |
For the past three years he has been employed as a fire-fighter. |
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4. |
There are various advantages and disadvantages. |
2. A) Match the words in column a with the synonyms in column b.
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A |
B | ||
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1. |
lucrative |
1. |
out of work |
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2. |
experienced |
2. |
capable |
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3. |
unemployed |
3. |
profitable |
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4. |
qualified |
4. |
knowledgeable |
b) Match the words in column A with the antonyms in column B.
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A |
B | ||
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1. |
permanent |
1. |
unexciting |
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2. |
mundane |
2. |
poorly-paid |
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3. |
highly-paid |
3. |
temporary |
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4. |
inspiring |
4. |
challenging |
3. A) Match the following phrasal verbs with their definitions.
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1. |
apply for |
1. |
to employ sb |
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2. |
fill in |
2. |
to have the qualities needed for sth |
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3. |
take on |
3. |
to have sth as an interest or hobby |
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4. |
go in for |
4. |
to complete a form by writing information on it |
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5. |
cut out for |
5. |
to make a formal request for sth such as a job |
b) Use the expressions above to complete the following sentences.
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1. |
To order __________ the coupon on p. 25. |
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2. |
She doesn’t __________ team games. |
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3. |
You should __________ a job in person or by letter. |
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4. |
She was __________ as a trainee. |
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5. |
He’s not __________ teaching. |
c) Is the meaning in the sentences same or different?
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1. |
A cat in gloves catches no mice. |
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You don’t have to work hard to get everything you want. |
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2. |
Mark was given a golden handshake. |
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Mark was given a large sum of money on leaving his job. |
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3. |
His take-home money is $300 a month. |
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The amount of money he earns after he has paid tax is $ 300 a month. |
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4. |
Everyone in this company works heart and hand. |
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Everyone in this company has a Monday feeling. |