Statistics about jobs and money in the UK

1. Nearly half the population ______ in some form of employment.

• involve

• are involved

1. 20% or the workforce ______by the state.

• 1. employ

• 1. are employed

1. The average worker _____ £27,000 a year.

• 1. pays

• 1. is paid

1. The average worker ______ £250,000 in tax in his or her lifetime.

• 1. is paid

• 1. pays

1. Women _____ on average 17% less than men for full-time work.

• 1. earn

• 1. are earned

1. Children _____ on average £9 a week pocket money.

• 1. are given

• 1. give

1. The average household _____ £70 per week on transport.

• 1. spend

• 1. is spent

1. 75% of British households _____ a car.

• 1. own

• 1. are owned