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Vocabulary
1 Complete the passage with the words and phrases below.
meet the requirements • long hours • available • on-the-job training
résumé • make a living • apply for the position • career
The Four Valleys Nature Park needs guides. You can 1. ……………………………… if you think
you 2. ……………………………… . However, this isn’t a job for someone who is just looking to
3.
……………………………… or wants an exciting 4. ……………………………… . It’s essential
that you love the outdoors, nature and animals. You must be prepared to work
5.
……………………………… and to be 6. ……………………………… to work weekends. You
don’t need a degree for this position, but you will receive 7. ……………………………… . If you
are interested and think you are suitable, please send us your 8. ……………………………… .

2 Choose the correct answer. Pay attention to the words in bold.

1. She’s fluent in several languages / jobs.
2. He’s available to start / quit the job.
3. She was promoted because she works slowly / hard.
4. He’s self-employed, so he doesn’t have a boss / job.
5. I’ve been working overtime, so that’s why I’ve been coming home early / late.
6. The company charged me a lot of money, so I was excited / angry.
7. I’m looking for a part-time job because I only want to work regular hours / mornings.
8. She’s got a lot of common sense, so she’s quite ordinary / practical.

3 Complete the sentences with a suitable word to show that you understand the meaning of the words in bold.
1. In a supportive environment, people …………………… each other.
2. Our business made a bigger profit than we had expected, so we were …………………… .
3. He’s a very reliable worker. You can …………………… him.
4. I’m under pressure at the moment. That’s why I’m very …………………….
5. The job applicant was highly skilled, so we were very …………………… .

4 Complete the sentences with a suitable preposition. Pay attention to the verbs in bold.
1. She’s looking …………………… the possibility of studying medicine abroad.
2. The manager put …………………… making a decision until tomorrow.
3. I’m upset that my offer was turned …………………… .
4. Don’t give …………………… . You can solve the problem.
5. We’re excited because business is starting to pick …………………… .
6. I think I took …………………… more responsibilities than I can handle.

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5 Complete the sentences to show that you understand the meaning of the phrasal verbs in bold.
1. I turned down the music because .........................................................
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2. I turned down the job because ..............................................................
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3. They eventually made up after they ......................................................
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4. I knew they made up the story because ................................................
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5. Please turn up the air conditioning. It’s ..................................................
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6. Our dog finally turned up after ...............................................................
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7. I can’t pick up the chair. It’s ...................................................................
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8. We tried to pick up a few words in Chinese because ............................
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Grammar
1 Match A to B and add a relative pronoun to form sentences. Add a comma where needed.
A
1. The position of office manager will be available next month ……………………
2. There are many useful Internet sites ……………………
3. I’ll always remember the day ……………………
4. Harry is joining a company ……………………
5. The taxi will pick you up at the same spot ……………………
6. I can’t find the note ……………………
7. Angie is a reliable employee ……………………
B
...... a. I started my first job.
...... b. employees work long hours, but are paid well.
...... c. we parked the car last week.
...... d. you left on my desk.
...... e. Mr Brown is promoted.
...... f. show you how to write a résumé.
...... g. is very self-motivated.

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2 Complete the sentences with suitable relative pronouns. There may be more than one possible answer.
1. Christine, …………………… is a chemist, finds her job very interesting.
2. Fast-food restaurants are places …………………… you might find a part-time job.
3. The trainee …………………… my boss assigned to me is very hard-working.
4. The morning is the part of the day …………………… I get my best work done.
5. Ted didn’t understand the instructions …………………… came in the video game box.
6. The man …………………… son won the marathon is also his coach.

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3 Combine the sentences using suitable relative pronouns. Make any necessary changes.
Tick the sentences where the relative pronoun can be omitted.
...... 1. During December, department stores take on additional employees.
They leave after the holidays.
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...... 2. I missed school yesterday. The maths teacher taught a new subject then.
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...... 3. The gift pleased Sara very much. We bought it in London.
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...... 4. This park is considered safe. I go jogging here every morning.
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...... 5. Many people applied for the position. Max got it.
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...... 6. The rescue workers handed out food and water to people. Their homes had been destroyed.
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4 Combine the sentences in two ways using the formal and informal structure.
1. Our manager is the person in charge. You have to get permission from her.
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2. I’m organising a career consultation party. I want to invite you and your friends to it.
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5 Complete the sentences so that they are true for you. Pay attention to the relative pronouns in bold.
1. I’ll work hard at a job which ....................................................................
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2. My dream job is a place where ..............................................................
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3. I want to work with people who ..............................................................
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4. I’ve got friends whose ............................................................................
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5. I will tell you about a day when ..............................................................
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