I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. ⇱
Question 1. One of the best ways to understand what a job is like, is to do it. Work experience is a great way to get a feel for what a job is all about.
Question 2. Teenagers may have a few ideas about what jobs they want to do when they leave school. If so, it's important they learn more about them so they can make informed career decisions.
Question 3. Most young people, independent as they seem, do not feel ready to make big decisions. They may feel immense pressure trying to decide what to do when they leave school.
Question 4. At the start of the course you will get a course overview explaining exactly what is expected of you.
Question 5. The secret to remaining in the workforce is to be multi-skilled and to be able to transfer skills from one area of your life and work to another. Continue to learn new skills and keep your employer notified.
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. "Your application must be submitted before the end of the month," said the secretary to applicants.
Question 7. “You should learn about the company before you come for the interview,” said the teacher to class.
Question 8. He received a letter saying that his application has been rejected.
Question 9. "Have your seat, please," said the interviewer to him.
Question 10. “Never leave any gap unfilled in your application form," the student consultant said.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences given. ⇱
Question 11. We have mostly moved from an industrial-based economy to an information-based, service-work based world. People in the workplace have to adapt to changes on a daily basis.
Question 12. Ann can't use her office this week. The painters are working there.
Question 13. It's a big company. It employs two hundred people.
Question 14. Sam has a new job title and he gets a higher salary now. This means, she has been promoted.
Question 15. The company will read your CV and application letter. If it is interested in hiring you, you will be invited to an interview.