UNIT 1 Section 2 (A) Use of English B2 for all exams

 

Use of English B2 for all exams UNIT 1 Section 2 (A)

 

Words easily confused Use the correct form of the words in the boxes to complete the sentences in each group A-H below. You may use some of the words more than once. In some cases, more than one word may be correct. A job occupation work employment profession   1 People in the medical _____________ work long hours. 2 In order to get an ____________ as a computer analyst, you need a degree in computer science. 3 Betty has been out of _______________________ since January. 4 _______________________ agencies help people find work in their field. 5 I was asked to write my present________________________ on the application form. B task course duty   1 They were set the ________________________ of cleaning the room after the meeting. 2 It is a nurse'____________________ to make the patients feel comfortable. 3 Her marks are quite high, so she can choose between a medical or a law ____________________ at university. C employer employee colleague assistant clerk officer attendant     1 The shop ________________ helped me choose a jumper that suited me. 2 The car park _______________ is responsible for parking customers’ cars. 3 All ____________ are expected to be at work by 8.30. Our ____________________ insists on it. 4 Jill worked as a(n) ____________________ for a law firm before entering politics. 5 All my ____________________ at the office are friendly. 6 Bob is a senior ____________________ in the armed forces. D party crew staff   1 A member of a political _______________ gave a speech in the town centre last night. 2 The teaching _______________ at our school have formed a basketball team. 3 The search  _______________ had no luck in finding the missing child, 4 The ship’s _______________ served drinks as the ship set sail. E aim goal intention challenge success ambition   1 The Maths problem was a(n) ________________________ and took me over an hour to solve. 2 The________________________ of environmental organisations is to stop environmental destruction. 3 People with ________________________ will always try to achieve their ________________________ 4 Their first album was a great ________________________ and sold two million copies worldwide. 5 I have no ________________________ of changing my plans for tonight. F achieve fulfil cope deal face succeed   1 John ________________________ in convincing his boss to give him the day off. 2 He doesn’t ________________________ with crisis situations very well. 3 Despite his health problems, Joe ________________________ his ambition to play in the local football team. 4 The Johnstons are ________________________ financial difficulties after Mrs Johnston lost her job. 5 Kim put a lot of work into her project and ________________________ excellent results. 6 During his career as a teacher, he has ________________________ with students from different backgrounds. G manage run operate undertake   1 You have to read the instructions carefully before you ________________________ the photocopying machine. 2 Brett couldn't find experienced staff so he ________________________ his business on his own for a few months. 3 Kate was supposed to ________________________ the training of the new staff. 4 The company is ________________________ by two people who share the responsibilities. H skills qualities qualifications experience   1 To get the job you must have three years’ ________________________ in telecommunications and the necessary ________________________ .one of which is a university degree. 2 Leadership________________________ are required by a Prime Minister, as well as communication ________________________. 3 Learning to windsurf was a fantastic ________________________!

ANSWER KEY

A 1 profession 2 job 3 work 4 Employment 5 occupation   B 1 task 2 duty 3 course C 1 assistant 2 attendant 3 employees/ employer 4 clerk 5 colleagues 6 officer D 1 party 2 staff 3 party 4 crew E 1 challenge 2 aim or goal 3 ambition/ goals 4 success 5 intention F 1 succeeded 2 deal or cope 3 fulfilled 4 facing 5 achieved 6 dealt G 1 operate 2 ran 3 undertake 4 managed or run H 1 experience/ qualifications 2 qualities/ skills 3 experience