Band 9 Job Vocabulary for IELTS Writing - IELTS Energy Podcast 1280

The video discusses various vocabulary and concepts related to work and employment, particularly for IELTS preparation. It covers idioms like 'climb the corporate ladder', explores the wage gap and glass ceiling, and explains the necessity of side hustles in the gig economy. The hosts encourage audience engagement through podcast reviews and highlight the importance of high-level vocabulary for IELTS writing tasks.

What do the hosts encourage listeners to do to help more people find the podcast?

• Subscribe to the podcast

• Send emails to the hosts

• Rate and review the podcast

• Share the podcast on social media

Why is it important to learn formal vocabulary related to work and jobs for the IELTS exam?

• It is required for all sections of the IELTS exam

• It is useful for writing task two and speaking part three

• It helps in understanding job advertisements

• It is only useful for speaking part one

What does the idiom 'climb the corporate ladder' mean?

• To physically climb a ladder at work

• To improve one's job position within a company

• To change jobs frequently

• To work in a corporate office

What is the 'wage gap' commonly used to describe?

• The difference in wages between different societal groups

• The difference in wages between different job sectors

• The difference in wages between different age groups

• The difference in wages between different countries

What does the term 'glass ceiling' refer to?

• A new architectural trend in offices

• A type of job in the corporate sector

• An invisible barrier preventing advancement

• A literal ceiling made of glass

What does the phrase 'shatter the glass ceiling' imply?

• Ending barriers to advancement

• Breaking a literal glass ceiling

• Improving office design

• Creating new job opportunities

Why are side hustles becoming necessary according to the hosts?

• To meet new people

• To explore different career paths

• To gain more work experience

• To keep up with the rising cost of living

What is the 'gig economy'?

• An economy based on full-time jobs

• An economy where people work multiple part-time jobs

• An economy focused on technology jobs

• An economy with no job security

Which of the following is an example of a job in the gig economy?

• A full-time teacher

• A delivery driver for an app

• A corporate executive

• A government employee

What is a common reason for the existence of the gig economy?

• High job satisfaction

• Stable economic conditions

• Increased job security

• Lack of full-time job opportunities