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WorksheetsS2 (Apr - W5) CR + Vocab (TBU5)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 55mins
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1.
From an economic view point, there are a certain number of characteristics特性 by which we can compartmentalize分类 those who are unemployed. These are age, sex, education, and the duration期间 of unemployment as well as the kind of occupation or economic activity previously carried out. We then find ourselves with a clearer picture of the various groupings of individuals who may find themselves in the unemployment conundrum谜语 and the issue that plague造成麻烦them.
a)
There are many people who are unemployed
b)
There are many reasons to unemployment
c)
Age and sex are the main reasons for unemployment
d)
Economically, there are characteristics that will end up in unemployment
2.
A key segment includes those seeking first employment. These often include fresh graduates as well as housewives who are looking at entering the job market once their children have grown up. Unfortunately, things do not abide well for them as they are hampered被妨碍by a lack of work experience. It would be even more difficult if they were trying to penetrate渗入an already saturated饱和的market.
a)
It is very hard to seek for first employment
b)
Fresh grads and house wives are looking for first employment and they are penetrating saturated markets
c)
It is hard for the inexperienced to look for work, especially if they are applying to a saturated market
d)
Inexperience and a saturated market are reasons why fresh grads and housewives can't get a job
3.
On that same note, there may be those who are re-entering the working field after a long sabbatical学术休假Their skills may not have withstood the test of time. For instance, the ability to type may not necessarily translate to an ability to use the computer. Think too about the many factories you may pass by every day. What would happen if their products were no longer marketable? There would be less need for workers, wouldn't there? This type of industry-driven unemployment that such retrenchment紧缩开支entails is inevitable. After all the economy is a slave to market conditions.
a)
The economy is a slave to market conditions.
b)
Those re-entering the working field do not have time proven skills
c)
Factories are retrenching due to unemployment
d)
Economic conditions may eliminate those who are re-entering the work field after a long sabbatical
4.
Then, there are of course, people who are unemployed simply because they are to unable work within the social minefield地雷区 that is part of the working life due to personal conditions or attitudes. It may seem unfair, but there are many who do not find jobs because of physical defects or illnesses they carry. There are also those who have been laid off because of behaviour problems. Would it seem realistic for an employer to continue to hire who is tardy缓慢, takes months off or blatantly defies 公开地挑畔 authority? Certainly not.
a)
There are various reasons as to people being unemployed because they are unable to participate socially
b)
People are being retrenched because of behaviour problems
c)
Employers tend to not hire one who is tardy and unable to be physically fit
d)
It is unfair for those with physical defects and illnesses to not be hired
5.
We could also distinguish unemployment on a more collective level. Structural unemployment结构性失业happens when the demands of the job market do not compute with the supply of age, skills and industry-specific abilities of the population. A case in point is our country, Malaysia. In June 2010, it was reported that at the current rate of 4500 new doctors a year, there would be an over-supply in 5 years. // What is an example of Structural unemployment?
a)
Beng Han, who graduated with a law degree in 2010 is unable to find a job because there are already too many lawyers in the market.
b)
Ahmad's company sells jerseys, whistle and other football-related paraphernalia. It is now off-season and no games are being played, leading to a fall in interest for his wares. He has laid off two workers as a result.
c)
Harry's company has recently purchased a new box-packing machine that will mean his services as a box-packer are no longer necessary.
d)
Kino is homeless and lives under a bridge. There are no job opportunities for him because his country has been at war since 2003.
6.
A second type of unemployment is the business-cycle 商业周期variety. This, as mentioned above, happens when demand for a company's goods inevitably starts to nosedive暴跌. Perhaps, clothes made of wool are in fashion this season. There would be an upsurge of employment in the industry during that time, followed by a dip as the trend fades with time. It would also stand to reason that certain items are periodically popular due to weather, sport seasons and other external circumstances. It would be silly to market butterfly nets during the dead of winter. // What is an example of Cyclical unemployment?
a)
Harry's company has recently purchased a new box-packing machine that will mean his services as a box-packer are no longer necessary.
b)
Wendy used to work as a banker but has left her job because she has discovered an interest in sculpturing and would like to pursue a career in that field.
c)
Ahmad's company sells jerseys, whistle and other football-related paraphernalia. It is now off-season and no games are being played, leading to a fall in interest for his wares. He has laid off two workers as a result.
d)
Harry's company has recently purchased a new box-packing machine that will mean his services as a box-packer are no longer necessary.
7.
We also have persistent or chronic慢性的unemployment that occurs when a country is simply unable to sustain its economy due to political instability, insufficient technical or social infrastructure and a decidedly poor sense of entrepreneurship企业家能力. Currently, the countries with the highest unemployment rates are Zimbabwe, Nauru, Liberia, and Kosovo which all suffer bouts of political unrest that undeniably lead to less job opportunities for their citizens. // What is an example of Chronic unemployment?
a)
Wendy used to work as a banker but has left her job because she has discovered an interest in sculpturing and would like to pursue a career in that field.
b)
Kino is homeless and lives under a bridge. There are no job opportunities for him because his country has been at war since 2003.
c)
Harry's company has recently purchased a new box-packing machine that will mean his services as a box-packer are no longer necessary.
d)
Jane turned down the offer from ABC Associates because she felt that she could get a better job if she waited.
8.
Fourthly, we have technological-unemployment科技失业. This happens when machines and other labour-saving technologies threaten the need for human capital. For example, you may find that many toll booths these days are automated. // What is an example of Technological unemployment?
a)
Jane turned down the offer from ABC Associates because she felt that she could get a better job if she waited.
b)
Beng Han, who graduated with a law degree in 2010 is unable to find a job because there are already too many lawyers in the market.
c)
Kino is homeless and lives under a bridge. There are no job opportunities for him because his country has been at war since 2003.
d)
Harry's company has recently purchased a new box-packing machine that will mean his services as a box-packer are no longer necessary.
9.
Another type of unemployment is frictional摩擦性失业. No, there is no actual hint of friction. It merely happens when people are in between jobs because they are looking for new opportunities or have migrated迁移to different regions. // What is an example of Frictional unemployment?
a)
Ahmad's company sells jerseys, whistle and other football-related paraphernalia. It is now off-season and no games are being played, leading to a fall in interest for his wares. He has laid off two workers as a result.
b)
Jane turned down the offer from ABC Associates because she felt that she could get a better job if she waited.
c)
Wendy used to work as a banker but has left her job because she has discovered an interest in sculpturing and would like to pursue a career in that field.
d)
Beng Han, who graduated with a law degree in 2010 is unable to find a job because there are already too many lawyers in the market.
10.
Last but certainly not least, though it could be argued that this is an oxymoron矛盾形容法of sorts, there is voluntary unemployment自愿失业. A person may willingly refuse job opportunities that come his way because he is holding out for拖延a better offer. // What is an example of Voluntary unemployment?
a)
Jane turned down the offer from ABC Associates because she felt that she could get a better job if she waited.
b)
Harry's company has recently purchased a new box-packing machine that will mean his services as a box-packer are no longer necessary.
c)
Wendy used to work as a banker but has left her job because she has discovered an interest in sculpturing and would like to pursue a career in that field.
d)
Beng Han, who graduated with a law degree in 2010 is unable to find a job because there are already too many lawyers in the market.
11.
V: there are a certain number of (characteristics)...
a)
positive qualities
b)
traits
c)
elements
d)
marks
12.
V: …(issues that plague them).
a)
pests they have to deal with
b)
their health issues
c)
conflicts they overcome
d)
problems they encounter
13.
V: …(a long sabbatical)
a)
a long leave
b)
many Sundays
c)
a prolonged medical leave
d)
an overseas tour
14.
V: ... starts to (nosedive)
a)
to decrease gradually
b)
to sink into the water
c)
to swim downwards
d)
to fall sharply
15.
V: ...or have (migrated) to different regions
a)
worked
b)
transferred
c)
relocated
d)
been promoted
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