32 questions
I wouldn't like to be a ............ because they speak in front of lots of people.
plumber
politician
gardener
Most electricians complete several years' ............ with a company before they can work alone.
training
skills
homework
Many actors work ............ because that is when more people can go to the theatre.
long hours
at weekends
every day
Receptionists do an important job but they don't usually earn a good ............ .
salary
environment
money
We took our cat to the ............ because she had a broken tooth.
dentist
farmer
vet
Doctors and nurses make very important ............ about their patients' health.
problems
qualifications
decisions
Why doesn't the company get a ............ to help with ideas for the new reception area?
plumber
waiter
designer
The ............ worked hard in good and bad weather to complete our new house on time.
accountants
builders
carers
To work as an ____________ and design buildings, you need to pass many exams.
designer
architect
builder
Jude works from 7am to 8pm every day - very ____________!
longer
long day
long hours
Some people prefer to work in a _____________ instead of working alone.
team
time
Tim Tam
You need good ______________ to show that you know how to do certain jobs.
qualities
qualification
qualifications
A ____________ reports the news, possibly on the radio or TV or in newspapers.
journalist
newspaper
media
John plays the violin really well and wants to be a _______________.
musician
musical
instrument
What time does the ____________ usually bring the letters in the morning?
vet
postman / post woman
assistant
If money is very important to you, then you will want to earn a good ______________.
wages
money
salary
[the next 8 questions are part of a blog about someone's first job as a hairdresser]
My first job!
I've just got my first job as a hairdresser! To apply for jobs, you have _____________ a qualification - I got mine last month.
get
to get
got
The job is fun but also tiring. I stand most of the day and ______________ only sit down for a few minutes at break times.
have to
musn't
can
Our customers are very important. There's a sign in our staff room: 'EMPLOYEES _____________ EVER BE RUDE TO CUSTOMERS.' It's a rule!
don't have to
don't
must not
Another rule is that we need to look nice, but we
can choose our own clothes. I'm glad that we ______________ wear boring work clothes.
don't have to
musn't
can't
Although this ____________ be my perfect job, I'm happy for now.
might not
do not
is not
It's a great place to work so I'm confident _____________ be a good start to my career.
it is
it will
it might
I need this experience, so I've decided that I ___________ change jobs for at least a year.
aren't
don't
won't
______________ be a safe career for the future? I think so - a computer can't cut your hair... at least, not yet! But it might be possible in the future!
This will
Will this
Will I
[which sentence has the same meaning as this one?]
You can choose to start working anytime between 8am and 10am.
You might have to start working exactly at 8am.
You will have to start working exactly at 8am.
You don't have to start working exactly at 8am.
[which sentence has the same meaning as this one?]
Those musicians are maybe going to start a new orchestra in future.
Those musicians might perhaps start a new orchestra in future.
Those musicians might perhaps be start a new orchestra in future.
Those musicians might perhaps starting a new orchestra in future.
[which sentence has the same meaning as this one?]
Visitors to our company fill in a form with their details - it's a rule.
Visitors to our company needs to fill in a form with their details.
Visitors to our company are need to fill in a form with their details.
Visitors to our company need to fill in a form with their details.
[which sentence has the same meaning as this one?]
Do you think there are definitely going to be postmen in the future?
Can there definitely be postmen in the future - what do you think?
Will there definitely be postmen in the future - what do you think?
Will not there definitely be postmen in the future - what do you think?
[which sentence has the same meaning as this one?]
It is necessary for receptionists to speak clearly on the telephone.
Receptionists must to speak clearly on the telephone.
Receptionists have to speak clearly on the telephone.
Receptionists needs to speak clearly on the telephone.
[which sentence has the same meaning as this one?]
It is possible that Kate will decide to change her job.
Kate could deciding to change her job.
Kate could decides to change her job.
Kate could decide to change her job.
[which sentence has the same meaning as this one?]
When are they allowed to take a break at work?
When can they take a break at work?
When can they taking a break at work?
When can they takes a break at work?
[which sentence has the same meaning as this one?]
Without experience, Karim is certainly not going to get an interview.
Without experience, Karim certainly won't gets an interview.
Without experience, Karim certainly will get an interview.
Without experience, Karim certainly won't get an interview.