1. Complete the sentences with words in the box.

(Hoàn thành các câu với các từ trong hộp.)

1. Being a farmer is hard work because it's physically challenging and you're outdoors a lot. It's _____ work too - most things are done by hand.

2. I'm a nurse and I love what I do, but I don't earn much money because it's a _____ job.

3. Sam's got a _____ job. He only works from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. every day. Two afternoons a week, he does work in a charity shop, which he doesn't get paid for. He likes helping others.

4. I never thought I'd do an _____ job, but I work as a secretary in an advertising agency.

5. Katie is the managing director of the company. It's a _____ job and she earns a high salary.

6. Max has a _____ job, from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, but he often works longer hours and at the weekend too.

2. Choose the correct verbs and then match phrases 1-10 to definitions a-j.

1. think/ do/ achieve for yourself

2. say / speak/ put your mind

3. improve / increase / extend your output

4. do / achieve / enter a goal

5. go / enter/ reach the job market

6. get/ work / reach your full potential

7. put / increase / enter your heart into something

8. do / reach / improve your career prospects

9. work/ do /put to a deadline

10. think / work/ do something day in, day out

a. do more work

b. finish tasks by the necessary time

c. consider facts and make your own decisions

d. make a lot of efforts to do something

e. do something over and over again for a long time

f. become available to work

g. say exactly what you think

h. make your chances of getting a job better

i. fulfil an objective

j. be as good as you possibly can

3. Complete the advert with the correct form of the verbs in Exercise 2.

(Hoàn thành bài quảng cáo với dạng đúng của động từ trong bài tập 2.)

Dunham Advertising Agency

Are you about to (1) enter the job market? We’re looking for a talented school-leaver to work in our office as an assistant designer.

* Do you (2) _____ your heart into everything you do?

* Are you able to (3) _____ for yourself and plan your own work?

* Do you have opinions and (4) _____ your mind?

* Are you able to organise your time (5) _____ your goals and (6) _____ to tight deadlines?

* Can you (7) _____ something day in, day out and still remain enthusiastic and creative?

* Could you (8) _____ your work output if necessary?

If you've answered 'yes' to the questions above and you're interested in (9) _____ your career prospects and (10) _____ your full potential, then get in touch!

Contact Human Resources at Dunham Advertising Agency for an application form.

(Tel: 01711112222; dunham-h-r@duntHmadvertising.mail)

4.Complete the article with the missing words. The first letters are given.

(Hoàn thành bài báo với các từ còn thiếu. Các chữ cái đầu tiên được cho trước.)

THINKING ABOUT A NEW JOB!

Before you (1) a_____ for a new job, there are many things you should consider.

* Are you prepared to work (2) l_____ h_____ or even at weekends, or do you want a typical 9 to 5 job?

* Does the job involve a long commute, and if so, will you be able to work (3) f_____ h_____ sometimes and not go into the office every day?

What is the job environment like? Will you be working indoors? If you hate sitting inside, then you need to look for a job working (4) o_____ instead.

* What exactly will you be required to do? For example, will you have to work with your (5) h_____ to make or repair things, or do you need to sit and think at your desk?

If you love travelling, will there be opportunities to work (6) a_____ in an office in a different country?

* What is the company's reputation for looking after and keeping their employees like? Do people ever get (7) f_____ ? Has anyone in the company (8) r_____ from their job for any reason recently? Why?

Do you really want to work (9) i_____ advertising / technology / teaching? Or would another field suit you better?

Make sure you've answered all those questions before you start looking for that dream job!

5. Choose the correct answer A – C.

(Chọn đáp án đúng A – C.)

1. It's no good, I can't put _____ writing this report any longer. I'll start now.

A. up                           B. off                           C. on

2. I don't have to send in the job application form until the end of the month, but I'm going to work _____ completing it this week.

A. towards                   B to                             C. for

3. Stop messing about. It's time you _____ down to writing your CV and looking for a part-time job.

A. sat                           B. put                          C. got

4. Before I write my dissertation, I'm going to _____ out each chapter, so I can plan my research.

A. carry                       B. burn                        C. map

5. Việt was exhausted, but he managed to keep _____ the task until he'd finished and could present it to his boss.

A. out                          B. at                             C. towards

6. Remember to take breaks while you're studying for your exams or you'll _____ out!

A. burn                        B. carry                       C. set

7. If you want to succeed, you should _____ out your objectives and think about how to achieve each one. It will motivate you!

A. set                           B. pull                         C. keep

6. Complete the text with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in Exercise 5 so they have the same meaning as the verbs in brackets.

(Hoàn tthành bài đọc với dạng đúng của cụm động từ trong bài 5 để chúng có cùng nghĩa với động từ trong ngoặc.)

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Jarvis leaving No Direction

Poly-fi Records have confirmed that Jarvis Harvey (1) has carried out (has done) his threat to resign as the lead singer of boy band No Direction. Reports say Harvey (2) _____ (has become ill from overwork) from touring and writing two albums in a year. However, he (3) _____ (delayed) leaving until the end of the band's current UK tour. Harvey, who writes all the band's songs, struggled to finish the last album, but

(4) _____ (continued to work on) it and now wants a complete break from music.

New album for Bluster

Katie Bluster has confirmed she will shortly release her long awaited second album. Bluster (5) _____ (planned in detail) the album months ago, but didn't (6) _____ (finally start) recording any songs until last month. She claims she (7) _____ (has been making progress with) this album for three years. Bluster (8) _____ (has arranged) a strong marketing campaign for the album, so we can expect to be hearing her latest music everywhere soon!

7. Choose the correct answer A - C.

1. Minh always _____ tasks, even if they are boring.

A. keeps at                  B. reaches                   C. improves

2. I don't think I could do a job where I had to do the same thing _____, day out. I need to have lots of variety or I'd get bored.

A. everyday                 B. time in                    C. day in

3. When you're a journalist, it's important to be able to work to a / an _____ because stories have to be ready very quickly.

A. output                     B. deadline                  C. potential

4. If you carry on working at this rate, you'll burn _____! You need to rest sometimes or your health will suffer.

A. out                          B. off                           C. up

5. Hoàng is really passionate about his work. He puts his _____ into it.

A. arms                       B. head                        C. heart

6. Daisy's teacher expressed concern about her always putting _____ her homework until the last minute.

A. in                            B. off                           C. or

7. Once I've finished my science degree. I’ll be entering the _____ market. It's a scary thought!

A. job                          B. work                       C. career

8. The Company has taken on a huge IT project. We will have to _____ achieving all the objectives bit by bit.

A. work towards         B. set out                     C. map out