Vocabulary
What is the difference between being unemployed and being retired?
"Unemployed" means someone is not working but is looking for a job. "Retired" means someone has permanently stopped working, usually due to age.
What connector can you use to show contrast: “I enjoy my job, ___ it can be stressful.”
However / Even though
I don't work in a courtroom, but I argue to win. I work with clients and negotiations. Who am I?
Lawyer
What does “get the sack” mean?
To get fired
What’s the difference between a job and a career? (Explain in one sentence)
A job is a specific position held to earn money, while a career is a long-term, chosen path with opportunities for advancement and growth within a particular field.
Fill in the blank with a connector of result: “The manager was very impressed, ______ she got promoted quickly.”
Therefore / Hence / So / As a result
I don’t work in a hospital, but I care for animals. Who am I?
Veterinary
What does “climb the corporate ladder” mean?
To get promoted
What’s the difference between being self-employed and being an entrepreneur?
Self-employed people work for themselves; entrepreneurs start and run new businesses. Not all self-employed people start companies.
Choose the best connector: “He took a pay cut, ____ he wanted more flexibility.” (because / although / despite)
Because
I use numbers every day. I help companies manage their money. I can work with taxes or budgets. Who am I?
Accountant
Explain the expression: “She’s a workaholic.”
She works too much
Use the word “redundant” in a sentence related to employment.
Example: "After the company merged, many employees were made redundant."
Explain the difference in use: “even though” vs. “despite”
“Even though” is followed by a full clause: Even though he was late, he got the job. “Despite” is followed by a noun or -ing: Despite being late, he got the job.
I might fly, but I don’t have wings. I keep passengers safe and serve food. Who am I?
Flight attendant
What does it mean if someone is “burnt out” at work?
Experiencing a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion due to prolonged and excessive job-related stress.
Define transferable skills and give two examples.
Skills that can be used in different jobs or industries. Examples: communication, time management.
Combine the sentences with a connector of reason: “She left her job. She was not satisfied with the environment.”
"She left her job because she was not satisfied with the environment."
I draw blueprints and work with structures. Without me, buildings might fall. Who am I?
An architect or structural engineer
What does the idiom “pull your weight” mean in a team setting?
Doing your fair share of the work and contributing equally to the group effort.