Complete the sentences with work, job or career.
1 I took on too much .............................................. last month and couldn’t finish it all.
2 At the peak of her .............................................. she was managing a sales force of 200 people.
3 Daniel Robertson’s .............................................. in education lasted almost four decades.
4 I have a very demanding ..............................................., but I enjoy it, nonetheless.
5 At the moment we are carrying out .............................................. on the design of the new stadium.
6 The scandal ruined his .............................................. and he never worked in the stock market again.
7 I’m going to apply for a .............................................. in a supermarket.
8 She had a long and brilliant .............................................. in show business. At 20, she got her first
steady .............................................. in a small regional theatre, but it was in 1980 that her ..............................................
really took off when she was off ered a part in a TV series.
Look at this job advert, then look at the shortlist of candidates below. Rank them in order of
suitability for the job, from 1 (most suitable) to 3 (least suitable), and give your reasons.
The Carlsson Group: Marketing Manager
The Carlsson Group is looking for a Marketing Manager with relevant
qualifications and at least five years’ experience in sales and
marketing. A competitive salary and generous benefits are available
for the right candidate. You must have a good knowledge of current
markets, be available to start work at short notice, and must be a good
team player. This is a high-powered and fulfilling job for anyone
wishing to embark on a career in senior management. The company
wishes to fill the vacancy immediately.
applicant 1–3 reasons
Kevin Marsh, 21, just left university with a degree in
Management. Likes working in teams, wants a
satisfying job. Unemployed at the moment.
Katharina Bauer, 35, worked in international
Marketing for seven years. Degree in Business, used
to working under stress and meeting deadlines.
One month’s notice required in present job.
Nuala Riley, 28, six years’ experience as editor for a
large publisher. Extremely adaptable, excellent relations
with colleagues. Three months’ notice required.
Match the beginning of each sentence on the left with its ending on the right.
1 She has set a presentation to my colleagues.
2 We’re making the minutes at the meeting.
3 I always keep my phone calls while I took time off .
4 Kate will take some diff icult targets for us all.
5 I have to give his goals in his career.
6 He never achieved my appointments.
7 He fielded preparations for the sales conference.
What do the collocations in bold in the text below mean? Use a dictionary to help you.
Kika started out in a dead-end job in a jam factory but she ended up with a glittering career
on the stage, a career spanning fi ve decades. She is quoted as saying ‘Stage acting may not be
a particularly lucrative job but it has to be one of the most rewarding jobs in the world.’
English Collocations in Use Intermediate