7+ Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Questions about Work and Business

The video tutorial covers various topics relevant to the IELTS exam, focusing on job-related vocabulary and concepts. It explains terms like '9 to 5', 'rat race', and 'desk monkey', and discusses the differences between freelance work and traditional employment. The tutorial also addresses business practices such as nepotism and contrasts brick-and-mortar shops with Wall Street's financial elite. These concepts are useful for IELTS speaking and writing tasks.

In the context of job vocabulary, what does the term 'rat race' refer to?

• A competitive struggle for success in a career

• A job that requires traveling frequently

• A race organized by companies for their employees

• A type of job that involves working with animals

What is a more formal way to say someone was fired due to company downsizing?

• They were transferred

• They were let go

• They were given a raise

• They were promoted

What does the term 'freelance' imply about a person's work situation?

• They work independently without a long-term contract

• They work under a strict contract

• They are unemployed

• They have a permanent office job

What is the main challenge of telecommuting mentioned in the video?

• Too many meetings

• Lack of internet access

• Inability to communicate with colleagues

• Difficulty in staying focused without supervision

What does the term 'Wall Street fat cats' refer to?

• Wealthy individuals in the financial sector

• People who work in animal care

• Individuals who own pet stores

• Small business owners