Vocabulary
Mention some manual jobs.
Plumber, electrician, carpenter
What does 'fill in' mean? Provide an example.
add information on a document
E.g. Although the survey was not compulsory, students were encouraged to fill it in.
I ____________ (manage) to get a photo of the fox, I ____________ (see) yesterday.
managed, saw
Explain the difference between resign and retire.
Resign: you decide to quit
Retire: you reach a certain age so as not to work anymore
What does 'take over' mean? Provide an example
take control of something
E.g. The company he works for has recently been taken over.
Right or wrong? When I was ten years old, I would enjoy beating my sister at hockey.
Wrong: used to enjoy / enjoyed
Do these expressions mean the same?
be made redundant and be sacked
What do they mean?
yes
What does 'set up' mean? Provide an example.
start a business/organization
E.g. She plans to set up her own business.
Paraphrasing:
My dad never lost at tennis when he was younger. Now he does! TO
My dad ________________________ at tennis when he was younger. Niw he does!
didn't use to lose
What expressions or words can you mention related to getting a job?
apply for a job, be offered a job, go job hunting, look for a job, sing a contract
What does 'get ahead' mean? Provide an example.
be more successful, or progress faster than other people.
E.g. It's tough for a woman to get ahead in politics.
I thought I ____________ (lose) touch completely with my best friend until she ____________ (text) me.
had lost / texted
What expressions or words can you mention related to working hours?
do shift work, on flexitime, work from nine to five, work full-time, work long hours, work overtime, work nights, work part-time
What are the two different meanings of 'put off'? Provide examples.
1) make someone not want to do something
E.g. The smell of fish always puts me off.
2) make something happen later than originally planned
E.g. I can't put off going to the dentist any longer.
Mary ____________ (wait) at the bus for several minutes before the bus ____________ (arrive)
had been waiting / arrived