Vocab revision Outcomes U9

What does the word 'crèche' mean?

• facility for animal care

• a day nursery for very young children

• adult daycare

• a place for relaxation

What is the meaning of the word 'perk'?

• cost

• burden

• obstacle

• benefit

What does 'subsidised' mean?

• Enhanced

• Independent

• Funded

• Limited

What is the meaning of 'compassionate leave'?

• Compassionate leave is mandatory training for employees.

• Compassionate leave is time off granted to an employee in case of personal crisis or family emergency.

• Compassionate leave is a reward for good job performance.

• Compassionate leave is time off for vacation.

What is 'voluntary redundancy'?

• Voluntary redundancy is when employees choose to leave their job, often with a financial package, during company downsizing.

• Voluntary redundancy is mandatory for all employees during layoffs.

• Voluntary redundancy is a program for hiring new employees.

• Voluntary redundancy means employees are forced to leave without compensation.

What is the meaning of the term 'casualisation'?

• Workers lose rights and no longer have contractual working conditions such as sick pay, etc.

• Increase in permanent employment contracts.

• Reduction of flexibility in working conditions.

• Implementation of mandatory employment contracts.

What does 'crackdown' mean?

• severe action or suppression

• encouragement to act

• unsuccessful attempt

• subtle intervention

What is the meaning of 'absenteeism'?

• Health issues requiring medical attention.

• Absence (from work or school) without a valid reason.

• Regular attendance at work or school.

• Excused absence with a valid reason.

Which verb fits in the phrase: '___ a week’s notice'?

• provide

• take

• give

• send

Which verb fits in the phrase: '___ compassionate leave'?

• grant

• deny

• suspend

• approve