Vocabulary
What is the term for an unpaid job that provides work experience?
An internship.
Safe and ___________.
sound
If you are "burning the midnight oil," what are you doing?
Working late into the night.
What verb form follows:
I can´t help ____________.
gerund (laughing)
What country has the shortest legal working week in the European Union?
France.
A company offers extra benefits such as a company car or health insurance. What is the term for these?
Perks.
Hustle and ______________.
bustle
If you "pull your weight" at work, what are you doing?
Doing your fair share of work.
Crete an inversion:
In all my years, I have not seen such a mess.
Never have I seen such a mess.
What does "WFH" stand for in modern workplace terminology?
Working from home.
A person who is self-employed and works for multiple clients is called a...?
A freelancer.
Trial and ___________.
error
What does it mean if you "get the sack"?
Get fired from your job.
Choose the correct verb form:
I regret _____________ my job last year.
gerund (leaving)
What is the name of the legal document that outlines an employee’s rights and responsibilities in a job?
Employment contract.
What is the term for losing your job due to company downsizing or economic reasons?
Redundancy.
By and __________.
large
If someone "climbs the corporate ladder," what are they doing?
Getting promoted and advancing in their career.
Correct the inversion in this sentence:
"Only after I had left the office, I realized I had forgotten my phone."
Only after I had left the office did I realize I had forgotten my phone.
What global company is known for its "Just Do It" slogan?
Nike.
What term describes someone who is very productive and works hard all the time, virtually obsessively so?
A workaholic.
Trials and _______________.
tribulations
What does "jumping on the bandwagon" mean in a work environment?
Joining a trend or popular movement.
Complete the sentence: "Little ___ that he would get promoted so quickly!"
Little did he know ....
Where is Google's headquarters located?
California, USA.