13.5 JOBS & EMPLOYMENT

Jane was…………...that an unqualified person got the job.

• infected

• beset

• bold 

• resentful

He took a second job to…………...his income.

• enlarge 

• augment

• add

• grow

My job is so enjoyable and generously paid that I have little…………...to look for promotion elsewhere.

• incitement

• influence

• incentive

• instigation

We have always had to take…………...extra staff at Christmas.

• on

• up

• over

• in

There is no …………... in applying for that job as you are not properly qualified.

• reason

• result

• point

• chance

If you…………...in arriving late, I shall have to report you to the Manager.

• persevere 

• persist

• insist   

• prevail

Unfortunately, the boss simply…………...suggestions his employees make for improving the manufacturing process.

• dismisses

• abolishes

• dwindles

• expels

There is no truth in the…………...that Margaret has lost her job.

• news 

• case

• instance

• rumour

Don’t be late for the interview,…………...people will think you are a disorganized person.

• unless

• otherwise

• if not

• or so

She was attracted by the…………...of fashion modelling as a job and hadn’t realised what hard work it was. 

• charm

• splendour

• grace

• glamour