Vocabulary & Idioms Review

Choose the correct definition of "job-hunting":

• Searching for a new job

• Working two jobs at the same time

• Hiring new employees

• Quitting your job

A "resourceful" person is someone who...

• easily gives up when facing problems

• finds creative solutions in difficult situations

• avoids taking responsibility

• needs constant help from others

She is very ___. She always understands people's problems and is kind to them.

• bright

• conscientious

• sympathetic

• challenging

My little brother is so ___. He wouldn't hurt a fly!

• conscientious

• down to earth

• gentle

• demanding

Someone who is "down to earth" is...

• arrogant and selfish

• practical and realistic

• lazy and unreliable

• mysterious and secretive

Mark is the ___ at every event! He always makes people laugh and have fun.

• cold fish

• steady worker

• life and soul of the party

• civil servant

If a job is "demanding," it means...

• It is easy and relaxing

• It requires a lot of effort and energy

• It is boring and repetitive

• It has no responsibilities

Which of these is a synonym for "make sb redundant"

• get promoted
  

• fire sb

• employ sb

People working in government positions, are called ___.

• conscientious

• staff

• civil servants

• resourceful

Jane just had a baby, she is going to be on maternity __________ from work.

• leave

• licence

• permit