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Exercises

63.1 Write a single word synonym for each of these words/phrases.
NNN WN BP out Of Work = oo. cccccceeteteeteeees eeeeees
given the sack = 000.0000. ccceeeteteteeee
left the company = .........0. cece
was given a better position in the company = ........0......00c:cceeeeeeteees
future possibilities in a job = 0... cece
stopped working for ever = 0.0.0.0... ccceceteetteeeteeees
workers in a COMPANY = o.....e eee eeeeeeeeteeees

65.2 Find the logical answer on the right for each of the questions on the left.
NOnBWNPR Why did they promote him? moanoq Because he was late for work every day.
nn
Because he was nearly 65.
Why did they sack him?
Because he needed more training.
Why did he apply for the job?
Because he was out of work.
Why did he retire?
Why did he resign?
Because he was the best person in the department.
Why did he go on the course?
Because he didn’t like his boss.
65.3 Complete these sentences with a suitable word or phrase.
I don’t want a full-time job. I’d prefer to work .........00.00....002.. .
MNBWN I’m bored in my job. I need a fresh ............0....005.. .
She’d like to go on another training .............0..0..0... .

He works on a stall in the... .
ee.
At the end of this year we should get a good pay ................000004
CNN She’s got more than a hundred workers under ..........0......04.. .
I didn’t know he was the new manager. When did he take «0.00.00... ?
It’s a boring job and the pay is awful. Why did he ........0....0.00..0. ?
65.4 Complete this word-building table. Use a dictionary to help you.
Verb General noun Personal noun(s)
PrOMOtE oo. -
EMPLOY eecccccceecccette teeeeetteeeetteeeetteeeeeees
FESIQN oeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeteeees -
FETC i eececceceeeeeeeeeeees -
bese
0
beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesees
ee
CAI eee eeccceccceeeceeceeeeeeee
65.5 Have you got a job in a company? If so, answer these questions as quickly as you can.
What does your job involve?
KH Are you responsible for anything or anyone?
AWN Have you had much training from the company?
Have the company sent you on any training courses?
CNNNH Have you been promoted since you started in the company?
Do you normally get a good pay rise at the end of each year?
How do you feel about your future prospects in the company?
Are you happy in the job or do you feel it is time for a fresh challenge in another
company?
If possible, ask another person the same questions.

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