Useful vocabulary

•attract, allure •be drawn/driven by •aspire to, seek, aim/strive for • desire/lust for

•enjoy/acquire high/privileged social status • reap handsome profits • have a high profile

• receive/gain extensive/widespread publicity

• take/derive satisfaction from • feel self-respect • earn great/personal/self-/high esteem

• be involved in strenuous /mind-numbing activity/job • be overtaken by extreme physical/mental tiredness • be under extreme stress • be exposed to enormous/constant danger • suffer from repeated violations of privacy

• key/distinct/additional advantage • outweigh disadvantages

• basic/professional qualifications • receive decent/excellent/formal education • possess/demonstrate innate/natural talent

• have/show exceptional acting/creative/intellectual abilities /remarkable tolerance

• be incredibly persistent/diligent/resolute/broad-minded

Complete the sentences with one of the following verbs in the correct form.

employ ▪ function ▪ labor ▪ handle ▪ be open ▪ hire

1. The sport center … daily.

2. Several generations of this family … as farmers.

3. The new program helps to … massive amounts of work.

4. A large part of the workforce in this country … in agriculture.

5. What is the cost of … by day?

6. This model does not describe accurately the way a market economy actually … .

Use the following words to characterize the workers.

▪ slave-driver ▪ whiz ▪ high-flyer ▪ workaholic ▪ workshy ▪ techno-freak ▪ yes-man ▪ perfectionist

1. Whenever a new gadget appears he gets obsessed with it and wants to introduce it in our office. Everybody knows that he is a real ….

2. Susie always seeks the highest standard in her work often forgetting about the deadline. Sometimes it is not good to be a … .

3. Mathew makes his staff work really hard. When it comes to work he is a merciless … .

4. Ron has already achieved a lot though he is only 25 and he is determined to achieve even more. He is an unmistakable … .

5. Our whole office turns to Kate when we have problems with a computer. She is an absolute … with it.

6. Claire is reluctant to spoil her relations with the management so she never disagrees with the boss. We call her our … behind her back.

7. Tom has committed himself heart and soul to his work. It wouldn’t be wrong to call him a … .

8. Alice is slow and lazy, and she is the last person to turn to for help. I don’t know why she is still with us. One thing is certain she is … .

What is the right preposition?

▪ a backlog … work;

▪ work … progress;

▪ work … art;

▪ a lifetime … sweat and toil;

▪ an increase … productivity;

▪ operate … … fixed rules;

▪ the daily grind … household chores

Speak about the difference between freelance and permanent employment. What advantages does each of them offer?

freelance

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permanent

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