mid term test 2

Mark the letterA, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

6. She's doing well so she was promoted last year. Now she's in charge of a small team of four people.

• controls        

• supervises

• takes over

• rules

Mark the letterA, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

7. Somebody looks at the detailed specification for the installation and then another colleague researches the cost of the labour and materials.

• co-worker

• employee   

• staff  

• supervisor

Mark the letterA, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

8. Jane used to be very excellent as a child and now sne's the CEO of a big multinational company. However, her brother is a blue-collar worker in a small local factory.

• mental   

• low-paid

• manual  

• regular

Mark the letterA, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

9. I've been working here for over ten years now and I'm on first-name terms with everyone, even the CEO.

• getting on well  

• happy

• having an informal/friendly relationship 

• satisfied

Mark the letterA, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

10. Employers usually look for candittates who have qualifications and relevant experience.

• excellent  

• rich

• appropriate

• extensive

Mark the letterA, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

11. I registered with some online employment agencies, and they found a vacancy almost immediately.

• work  

• an available job     

• career

• place

Mark the letterA, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Jadrcwvas made redundant last month due to his company's downsizing policy. He's on a short-term contract with a medium-sized company at the moment

• permanent  

• temporary    

• part-time     

• full-time

Mark the letterA, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

13. When applying for a certain job, you'll be at an advantage if you have hands-on experience.

• relevant    

• prior

• practical

• considerable

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. Let's clear up this rubbish and put it in the bin.

• mess up

• clear away   

• tidy

• clear off

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The environmental pollution level in this area has built up a lot over recent years.

• increased

• decreased

• blocked

• concentrated