I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. ⇱
Question 1. Whether you recently lost your job or are ready to jump ship from your current one, the chances of your getting a new position through the want ads is next to nil.
Question 2. Finding a suitable graduate job can be a long process, so discover how to ensure your effort is rewarded and it leads to that all-important offer.
Question 3. It can be easy for a part-time working student to fall into the trap of working all the hours he can, often to the detriment of his degree, because he gets so used to raking in the green.
Question 4. It is an ideal opportunity to make yourself memorable with employers for the right reasons by asking sensible questions.
Question 5. Apprenticeships are one type of workplace training. You can do workplace training in a range of hands-on industries.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following sentences. ⇱
Question 6. Many students feel that a part-time job will be to the detriment of their studies.
Question 7. Having lost his job recently, James is now unemployed.
Question 8. Students who earn their own money tend to spend it wisely.
Question 9. The company sent me a brochure containing all the information I needed.
Question 10. Before committing yourself to a position, have a talk with your potential employer about how many hours you can do per week.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences given. ⇱
Question 11. Never lie in a job interview. It's too easy to get caught out.
Question 12. "I definitely didn't want to work. Yet, I needed to," said the student.
Question 13. "Good luck in your new job. It will work out well for you," said his mother.
Question 14. Working part-time is a good way for a student to grow mentally. Working part-time makes the student step out of his comfort zone.
Question 15. Working part-time helps students learn how to budget their money. It also helps them improve their time management skills.