Question

Write a synonym for each of these phrases.

1) sack someone = ….dismiss….. someone

2) out of work =………………………………………………….

3) leave a company =…………………………………………….

4) be given a better position in a company = be…………………

5) future possibilities in a job =………………………………….

6) stop working often at 60 or 65 =………………………………

7) take control of a company =…………………………………..

7. Complete these sentences with a suitable word.

1. She’s not happy in her own country. She wants to work….

abroad…

2. I don’t want a full-time job. I prefer to work………………….

3. He wants to go on another training…………………………….

4. I’m bored in my job. I need a fresh……………………………

5. At the end of this year we’ll get a good pay…………………..

6. She’s got more than a hundred workers under………………..

7. I didn’t know he was the new manager. When did he take

……?

8. I know it’s not a great job. How much does he………………?

Answer 1

2) out of work = unemployed, jobless, without a job

3) leave a company = to resign from a company

4) be given a better position in a company = be promoted

5) future possibilities in a job = prospects

6) to stop working often at 60 or 65 = to retire

7) take control of a company = take over a company

7.  

2. I don’t want a full-time job. I prefer to work part-time.

3. He wants to go on another training course.

4. I’m bored in my job. I need a fresh chal­lenge.

5. At the end of this year we’ll get a good pay rise.

6. She’s got more than a hundred workers under her (under her responsibility).

7. I didn’t know he was the new manager. When did he take over?

8. I know it’s not a great job. How much does he earn?