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Exercise 3​

By Lee G

Open Ended

Read the article on page 185 and answer the questions.

1. What does the writer mean by 'take a back seat' in the first paragraph?

Multiple Choice

Read the article on page 185 and answer the questions.

2. What does "them" refer to in line 24 of the second paragraph?

• developers

• video games

• subscribers

Multiple Choice

Read the article on page 185 and answer the questions.

3. In the third paragraph we learn that...

• Martina didn't initially want to become a location scout.

• Martina has to think about more than just finding a suitable location.

• Martina had difficulty finding a location for the new action film.

Multiple Choice

Read the article on page 185 and answer the questions.

4. What is the writer's main purpose in the final paragraph?

• to consider why people choose a particular career

• to praise people for the work they are doing

• to argue that people have different attitudes to certain jobs

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Exercise 4​

By Lee G

Open Ended

Answer the following questions:

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing the jobs mentioned in the article?

Open Ended

Answer the following questions:

2. Do you think there is such a thing as the perfect job?

Open Ended

Answer the following questions:

3. How important is it to be happy in your job?

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Exercise 5​ - Reading & Use of English Part 4

By Lee G

Fill in the Blanks

Read the sentences below. Find the phrases in the article on page 185 which include the words in bold and study how they are used. Then complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold. Write between 2-5 words.

 

1. John offered Susan a job at the company, but she didn't accept.

TURNED (2^nd paragraph)

Susan … offer of a job at the company.

Fill in the Blanks

Read the sentences below. Find the phrases in the article on page 185 which include the words in bold and study how they are used. Then complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold. Write between 2-5 words.

 

2. I told her that it wasn't a good idea to go to bed late.

DISCOURAGE (2^nd paragraph)

I tried to … to bed late.

Fill in the Blanks

Read the sentences below. Find the phrases in the article on page 185 which include the words in bold and study how they are used. Then complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold. Write between 2-5 words.

 

3. 'I don't want to live in another city, said Ellie.

INTENTION (3^rd paragraph)

‘I have … in another city,' said Ellie.

Fill in the Blanks

Read the sentences below. Find the phrases in the article on page 185 which include the words in bold and study how they are used. Then complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold. Write between 2-5 words.

 

4. It doesn't make sense to get a job that you won't enjoy doing.

POINT (3^rd paragraph)

There’s … a job that you won’t enjoy doing.

Fill in the Blanks

Read the sentences below. Find the phrases in the article on page 185 which include the words in bold and study how they are used. Then complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold. Write between 2-5 words.

 

5. The company pays him to speak to potential clients for them.

BEHALF (4^th paragraph)

He is paid to speak to potential clients … the company.

Fill in the Blanks

Read the sentences below. Find the phrases in the article on page 185 which include the words in bold and study how they are used. Then complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold. Write between 2-5 words.

 

6. Laura has to issue visitor badges and deal with enquiries as well.

ADDITION (4^th paragraph)

Laura has to issue visitor badges … with enquiries

Fill in the Blanks

Read the sentences below. Find the phrases in the article on page 185 which include the words in bold and study how they are used. Then complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold. Write between 2-5 words.

 

6. Laura has to issue visitor badges and deal with enquiries as well.

ADDITION (4^th paragraph)

Laura has to issue visitor badges … with enquiries

Fill in the Blanks

Read the sentences below. Find the phrases in the article on page 185 which include the words in bold and study how they are used. Then complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold. Write between 2-5 words.

 

7. He just couldn't catch him, despite running really fast.

MATTER (4^th paragraph)

He just couldn't catch him, … ran.

Fill in the Blanks

Read the sentences below. Find the phrases in the article on page 185 which include the words in bold and study how they are used. Then complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold. Write between 2-5 words.

 

8. Initially, Stefano wasn't sure whether applying for the job was a good idea.

DOUBTS (5^th paragraph)

Initially, Stefano … applying for the job.