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Vocabulary - ESL

EXERCISE 3 – GRAMMAR

Complete the sentences.

a) Tom usually ______ (work) from Monday to Friday.

b) Last year, he ______ (change) jobs.

c) He ______ (feel) happier.

d) Next year, he ______ (study) marketing.

e) He wants ______ (have) better opportunities.

 

EXERCISE 4 – VOCABULARY

Choose the correct option.

a) Tom works as a __________.

b) In his free time, he likes __________ friends.

c) He works in a __________ company now.

d) He is saving money for his __________.

e) He wants to improve his job __________.

 

EXERCISE 5 – CONNECTORS

Complete using: usually – last year – now – because – next year

 

EXERCISE 6 – WRITING

Write a paragraph (40–50 words) about your work or studies, your free time and a future plan.

 

EXERCISE 7 – PAST SIMPLE

Complete the sentences.

a) Tom ______ (start) his new job last year.

b) He ______ (work) in a big company before.

c) He ______ (not like) his old routine.

d) He ______ (feel) happier.

e) He ______ (decide) to study marketing.

 

EXERCISE 8 – WAS / WERE

a) Tom ______ stressed.

b) His colleagues ______ friendly.

c) The company ______ small.

d) His weekends ______ relaxing.

e) His hours ______ long.

 

EXERCISE 9 – THERE WAS / THERE WERE

a) ______ many meetings.

b) ______ a lot of pressure.

c) ______ more free time.

d) ______ flexible hours.

e) ______ opportunities.

 

EXERCISE 10 – COMPARATIVES

Choose the correct option.

a) His new job is ______.

b) The company is ______.

c) His routine is ______.

d) His hours are ______.

e) He feels ______ now.

 

EXERCISE 11 – TIME EXPRESSIONS

Match:

1) last year

2) now

3) next year

4) before

5) at the moment

The job

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Sales Assistant
You must be confident and good with people. You need to be patient and helpful. You will work in a team, so you should be easy-going and friendly.

Teacher
You must be well-organised and conscientious. It's important to be kind and considerate. You need to be flexible and able to adapt to different situations. You should be passionate about your subject.

Nurse
You must be responsible and reliable. You should be calm and good at listening. You need to be hard-working and punctual. It's important to be caring and considerate.

Journalist
You should be resourceful and able to think quickly. You need to be curious and interested in the world. You must be hard-working and willing to work long hours. You should be adaptable and able to work under pressure.

Chef
You must be creative and have a passion for food. You need to be well-organised and able to work quickly. You should be responsible and good at working in a team. You must be hard-working and able to work long hours.

Tour Guide
You should be knowledgeable and enthusiastic. You need to be friendly and good with people. You must be patient and polite. You should be flexible and able to work weekends and evenings.

Mechanic
You must be practical and good at problem-solving. You need to be reliable and responsible. You should be hard-working and willing to work long hours. You must be honest and trustworthy.

Waiter/Waitress
You should be friendly and good with people. You need to be hard-working and able to work quickly. You must be patient and polite. You should be well-presented and tidy.

Programmer
You must be logical and good at problem-solving. You need to be hard-working and willing to learn new things. You should be patient and able to concentrate for long periods of time. You must be reliable and responsible.

employment

Vocabulary - ESL

🧠 A. Gap filling (1 point each)

Fill in each gap with one word only.

  1. When I was offered a higher salary, I decided to hand in my {resignation}.
  2. Many graduates nowadays struggle to find a job that matches their {qualifications}.
  3. He’s been working {for} the same company for over fifteen years.
  4. If you can’t come to work due to illness, you must provide a medical {certificate}.
  5. She’s under a lot of {pressure} to meet the deadlines this quarter.
  6. The company had to make several employees {redundant} due to the economic crisis.
  7. After years of hard work, he finally got a well-deserved {promotion}.
  8. During the interview, they asked me to talk about my previous {work} experience.

✍️ B. Translate into English (2 points each)

Translate the following sentences into English.
(Type your translation into the box below each sentence.)

  1. Firma zaoferowała jej stanowisko kierownicze po roku pracy.
    { }
  2. Jeśli chcesz wziąć kilka dni wolnego, musisz wypełnić odpowiedni formularz.
    { }
  3. Został zwolniony, ponieważ nie spełniał oczekiwań przełożonych.
    { }
  4. Otrzymała premię za wyjątkowe wyniki sprzedaży.
    { }
  5. Lubi swoją pracę, mimo że jest bardzo stresująca i wymagająca.
    { }
  6. Kiedy przechodzisz na emeryturę, możesz w końcu odpocząć od zawodowych obowiązków.
    { }
  7. On często bierze nadgodziny, żeby zarobić więcej pieniędzy.
    { }

🔗 C. Match the words to make collocations (1 point each)

Write the correct letter (a–h) next to each number.

  1. career → {b}
  2. job → {f}
  3. working → {g}
  4. annual → {d}
  5. company → {e}
  6. permanent → {a}
  7. part-time → {c}
  8. unpaid → {h}

a. contract
b. development
c. leave
d. review
e. meeting
f. position
g. experience
h. internship

🧾 D. Multiple Choice (1 point each)

Choose the correct answer (a, b, c or d).

  1. If you’re unhappy in your job, it’s best to _________ and look for something new.
    {b: resign}
  2. A person who supervises and trains young workers is called _________.
    {b: a mentor}
  3. The new project has been put _________ until next year.
    {b: on the back burner}
  4. She was praised for thinking _________ and finding an innovative solution.
    {a: outside the box}
  5. The company went _________ after years of financial problems.
    {a: in the red}
  6. If a product is selling like hotcakes, it’s _________.
    {b: very popular}
  7. He’s such a _________ person — everyone in the office likes him.
    {d: people-oriented}

💬 E. Idioms & Expressions – Gap filling (1 point each)

Complete the sentences with one of the idioms:
(in the red / have a lot on your plate / put off / crunch the numbers / take off / win-win situation)

  1. We need to {crunch the numbers} before deciding whether the project is profitable.
  2. I can’t join you this weekend — I really {have a lot on my plate} at work.
  3. Sales have really {taken off} since we launched our new website.
  4. Let’s not {put off} this decision any longer.
  5. A flexible schedule is a {win-win situation} for both the employer and employees.

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