Question

7 Read the text. Use the word given in capitals to form
a word that fits the gap.
Getting a good job wasn’t easy, and I spent many months
(a) ___ (EMPLOY) before I managed to
find work. But I tried to stay positive and actually, I quite
enjoyed the job hunting.
When I was applying for a job, I’d always check what
(b) ___ (QUALIFY) and experience the
company was looking for. Even if I didn’t match all their
(c) ___ (REQUIRE), I would still fill in the
(d) ___ (APPLY) form.
Don’t give up. By the time I got my first interview, I had
been (e) ___ (LOOK) for work for three
months.
The first interview was a disaster. It was for a company
called Vita Tech. Everything was going well until I asked
about the salary. They looked confused and told me the
position was an (f) ___ (INTERN). They
weren’t going to pay anything!
I finally got a job four months ago with a company in the
(g) ___ (ADVERT) industry. I’m responsible
for photo research. It’s not exactly well paid, but I’m
learning a lot and there is a good chance I’ll get a
(h) ___ (PROMOTE) soon.
Luke, Nottingham

Answer 1

Відповідь:

Getting a good job wasn’t easy, and I spent many months (a) unemployed before I managed to find work. But I tried to stay positive and actually, I quite enjoyed the job hunting.

When I was applying for a job, I’d always check what (b) qualifications and experience the company was looking for. Even if I didn’t match all their (c) requirements, I would still fill in the (d) application form.

Don’t give up. By the time I got my first interview, I had been (e) looking for work for three months.

The first interview was a disaster. It was for a company called Vita Tech. Everything was going well until I asked about the salary. They looked confused and told me the position was an (f) internship. They weren’t going to pay anything!

I finally got a job four months ago with a company in the (g) advertising industry. I’m responsible for photo research. It’s not exactly well paid, but I’m learning a lot and there is a good chance I’ll get a (h) promotion soon.

Luke, Nottingham