1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box.

Two of the verbs should be used twice.

land move perform run
1 After several months of preparation, Jeff is about to ____________ his first marathon.
2 My dad ____________ exceptionally well during his job interview yesterday.
3 Lisa had been working for an advertising company for three years before she decided to ____________ her own business.
4 His speech really ____________ me, I almost cried.
5 One of the most important elements of getting a pilot’s licence is learning how to ____________ a plane.
6 This play was first ____________ on stage almost twenty years ago.
1 Polish companies can only _________________ teenagers full-time if they are aged 16+.
2 I looked at the sky and saw a drone which was _________________ very fast.
3 During the period 2014–2017, she _________________ her own company but had to sell it off after experiencing financial
difficulties.
4 He always _________________ the latest equipment and research methods in his work.
5 Could you _________________ slightly to the left to make some room here?
6 Mark was fired because his boss thought he was no longer able to _________________ his duties satisfactorily.

2 Complete the sentences with the correct words.

1 Ms Jones is clearly ____________ out to be a teacher. Nobody can explain English grammar better than her.
2 I’m in desperate ____________ of money. I think I should get a part-time job as soon as possible.
3 I’ve just received a very attractive job offer. Although I’m a bit afraid to give up my current job, I think I’ll ____________ it a go.
4 Peter has been unemployed for the last three months, so he’s finding it very difficult to ____________ ends meet.
1 His behaviour was reckless. He seemed to be completely _________________ of the dangers of driving so fast.
2 During his interview he proved that he was _________________ out for the job.
3 After a few months of being unemployed, he finally managed to _________________ a job as a junior data specialist.
4 Despite receiving a good salary, it is difficult for him to _________________ ends meet as he’s still supporting his children
financially.

3 Rewrite each pair of sentences as one sentence using which, who, whose or where. Add any necessary punctuation.
1 She called me last night and wanted to see me immediately. It was very unusual.
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2 Miriam hid all her money and valuables. She put it in this small chest of drawers.
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3 I keep browsing the Internet for photos of Fuerteventura. I’m planning to spend my next holidays there.
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4 My sister bought three bracelets last weekend. It was strange, because she doesn’t usually wear jewellery.
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5 The company decided to employ Jessie. Her work experience was the most impressive.
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1 Jamie used his knowledge of the market to convince the bosses to start a new project. He was very experienced.
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2 My form tutor called me last night and told me I had won the school art competition. It was very surprising.
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3 She asked me if I remembered to take the power bank. She left it for me on the kitchen table.
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4 Our new neighbours helped us move into our new house. It was very nice of them.
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5 Kate was chosen to be the leader of the project. Her ideas were the most innovative.
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*1 Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters have been given.
1 The worst thing in this job is coping with m______________ tasks such as completing data tables and writing reports.
2 Please fill in the form with information about your country of r______________ and current address.
3 High school graduates often look for s__________ - __________ employment in order to earn some money before going to
university.
4 Young employees undergoing traineeship get a unique chance of gaining some h__________ - __________ knowledge.
1 Young employees usually want jobs in which they can boost t______________ skills such as communication, adaptability and
working as a part of a team.
2 Martha is planning to start a career as a professional photographer, so she’s already started to build a p______________ of her
best works.
3 Liam has found a job which he is passionate about, but I’m not sure if the salary is enough to make a l______________.
4 The most effective e______________ are usually born leaders who achieve success by implementing effective management
policies.

2 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. There are three extra words.
security environment benefits advancement rise employment
1 Apart from a good salary, candidates often expect a number of job ______________ such as health insurance or free gym
membership.
2 My brother was about to quit his job when the boss offered him a pay ______________.
3 She has a clear plan for her career ______________ and knows exactly where she wants to be in five years’ time.

qualities promotion security employability environment advancement

1 Studies show that a positive working __________________ motivates employees more than a good salary.
2 What I really appreciate about my workplace is the fact it’s got job _______________ . It’s good to know that you’re going to
keep your job in the current economic crisis.
3 Fiona’s boss values personal ________________ such as dependability and flexibility.

3 Translate the Polish parts of the sentences into English.

1 None of the offers she got from the local ____________________ (biura pośrednictwa pracy) were suitable.
2 Nowadays, consumers are quite ____________________ (obeznani) about product quality, so companies must do their best to
meet their expectations.
3 In some countries, candidates must be ready to ____________________ (pracować po godzinach) in order to be employed.
1 After several months of disagreement with her boss, Diane finally decided to ___________________ (rzucić pracę).
2 In the _________________________ (ogłoszenie o pracę), the company specified their expectations about a suitable candidate’s
qualifications.
3 Companies often find employees through __________________ (agencje pośrednictwa pracy tymczasowej), as this allows them
to avoid many of the costs of employing someone themselves.

4 Complete the sentences with which, who, whose or where. Put a tick (✓) next to the sentences in which the words can be
replaced with that and a cross (✗) next to the sentences in which they can’t.
1 Ruby was the candidate _________ made the best impression during the interview. ___
2 The job advertisement, _________ was published in a local newspaper, specified the company’s expectations regarding a
suitable candidate’s qualifications. ___
3 The room _________ I work in is very spacious. I share it with eight other people. ___
4 We took the broken laptop back to the shop _________ we’d bought it. ___
5 The person _________ attitude and job experience I admire most is my ex-boss. ___
6 In my first job, I met a group of fantastic people _________ shaped the way I now see my duties and responsibilities. ___
1 The study on the top floor _________ I usually work on my projects is small, but cosy. ___
2 Jamie was the first of my friends _________ found a summer job after leaving school. ___
3 I’d like to go back to the place _________ I spent the best holiday ever. ___
4 The candidate _________ experience made the best impression on the interviewers was Jon. ___
5 My father was the person _________ influenced me most in terms of choosing my career. ___
6 The advertising agency, _________ is one of the most successful companies in my hometown, has just started employing new
staff. ___

5 Put commas in the sentences where you think they are necessary. Tick (✓) those sentences which are correct.
1 Jane who was the first person to notice the need to motivate employees was soon promoted to manager.
2 The place where most of the employees spend their lunch break is the company canteen.
3 The company wants to hire a person that speaks two foreign languages and has good interpersonal skills.
4 The east coast where we used to spend our summer holidays is now a popular destination for many celebrities and high-level
managers.
1 My grandmother’s house where we used to spend our holidays as children has recently been renovated and rented out.
2 The place where I can best concentrate on any project work is a small café down the street.
3 Rob who was the first employee to openly criticise the new management soon lost his position in the company.
4 I’d like to cooperate with someone that has creative ideas and can communicate well with other team members.
**2 Read the text and complete gaps 1–5 with sentences A–F. There is one extra sentence.
Job interviews can be very stressful. No matter how many times you have gone through the process, each time you are invited to
one, you will experience the same kind of apprehension as you did the first time. This is because an interview always means meeting
new people and answering new questions. The good news is that by preparing yourself carefully, you can relieve at least some of the
tension.
Preparation for the interview should primarily involve finding out some information about the company. Do some research into their
mission, products and any projects they have completed. 1 ___ You will also find it easier to present your skills and experience in the
most effective way.
Apart from researching the company before the interview, you might also try searching the Internet for some of the typical
questions you may be asked. 2 ___ They should also highlight the skills which are of most relevance both for the employer and for
the post.
On the other hand, even the best answers will not serve their purpose if they don’t match what you are asked about. 3 ___ Most
interviewers also allow candidates to ask their own questions, so have two or three ready to show your interest in the company.
Making a good impression is not only connected with what you say during the interview. 4 ___ Getting your outfit ready the day
before the big day will definitely make you more composed in the morning so you can be more focused on what really matters.
Choosing the appropriate clothes may seem difficult as there are no hard and fast rules concerning job interview outfits. 5 ___
Finally, remember to get to the interview on time, which in fact means you have to arrive earlier just in case you get lost or
something unexpected happens.
To sum up, although the stress related to job interviews is unavoidable, there are ways in which you can manage it. Good
preparation will help you stay calm so you can do your best.
A Once you have done this, the next step will be to pre-pare answers to them in such a way that makes them specific yet
informative.
B This will help you understand what they are looking for in candidates.
C You should therefore listen carefully to the questions and make sure your answers are relevant.
D It’s equally important not to mention details concerning your previous employment unless the interviewers ask you about it.
E However, most companies still keep quite a traditional approach, so going for something casual but elegant is definitely the
safest thing to do.
F What also matters is your appearance and your manners.
3 Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters have been given.
1 The picture d_____________ the wooden hut in which the events of the story take place.
2 The girl looks a_____________ if she was waiting for someone.
3 I am writing to apply for the p_____________ of junior manager.
4 I believe I have s_____________ experience in sales.
1 I’ve always been interested in clothes, so my ambition is to p_____________ a career in fashion design.
2 J_____________ from her face, she is rather disappointed with the exam results.
3 I trust that working for your company will a_____________ me to acquire new skills and gain some valuable experience.
4 In his previous job, John had a number of duties. Among others, he was r_____________ for dealing with customers.

4 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1 Working abroad during the holidays can help you boost / activate / manage your transferable skills.
2 Would you like me to get / give / find you a hand with this task?
3 I’m really glad that I participated at / in / on this training course.
4 I’m not sure you can do / get / make a living from posting videos on the Internet.
1 I think you should ask about the job / employment / working hours during the job interview.
2 Before you start working as a sales specialist, you need to participate / undergo / schedule a traineeship in our company.
3 If working overtime is not for you, you should simply quit / foster / hire this job.
4 Effective managers should know how to search in / of / for suitable employees.

5 Read the definitions and write the words or phrases.

1 a boring, unexciting and ordinary activity which you usually have to do every day: _____________________
2 a document sent along with a CV by the job applicant: ________________________
3 to take part in something, e.g. a training course: ________________________
4 a service which helps companies find temporary workers: ________________________
1 the money received by people who have retired: _________________________
2 an increase in the amount of money you earn: _________________________
3 a person who is training for a particular profession or job: _________________________
4 a person who often gives lessons in the evening at home: _________________________

6 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 Your __________________ (employ) depends on many factors, including age, education and qualifications.
2 My aunt couldn’t find a job for a long time because she had high __________________ (expect) regarding her salary.
3 Coordinating the work of the whole team is the manager’s __________________ (responsible).
4 Completing this course gives better chances for career __________________ (advance).
1 All of the course _________________ (participate) received a certificate and one-year’s access to a new calendar app.
2 Alice’s boss noticed her level of engagement in customer service and, after a week, she was given _________________
(promote).
3 I think he’s _________________ (work). He looks very pale and tired.
4 The government promised that the _________________ (earn) of all the citizens will increase as of the next year.

7 Complete the sentences with the missing words. Some letters have been given.
1 Working r _ m _ _ _ ly allows you to do your job from anywhere in the world.
2 Please fill in the form with information about your nationality and c _ _ r _ _ _ address.
3 Lisa is in _ _ _ r _ e of a project providing educational opportunities to children from poor families.
4 Tim is currently undergoing a t _ _ _ n _ _ s _ _ _ in a company producing computer software.
1 Successful e _ _ _ _ p _ _ _ _ u _ _ know how much money they should invest in marketing and advertising.
2 If your business is not bringing in enough profit, you can always h _ _ _ a consultant.
3 Team managers d _ _ _ _ a _ e tasks to the most competent workers.
4 A house _ _ t _ _ r will look after your flat while you are away on your business trip.

8 Complete the sentences with the correct relative pronouns.

1 I think I’ll buy the coat ___________ I saw in the shop yesterday.
2 The company employed someone ___________ responsibilities include building a customer data platform.
3 After finishing college, she got a job in an advertising company, ___________ she worked for the next three years.
4 The man ___________ interviewed Pam turned out to be her future boss.
5 The café ___________ I met Susan for the first time is opposite my office.
1 I decided to apply for the post ___________ was advertised in yesterday’s newspaper.
2 I wish I could go back to the town ___________ I spent most of my holidays as a child.
3 Alicia was one of the three candidates ___________ were invited for the interview.
4 The girl ___________ bag was stolen is now being interviewed by the police.
5 This is the company ___________ I have been working for the last eight years.

9 Rewrite each pair of sentences as one sentence, using a relative pronoun.

1 My sister is a great art lover. She went to the gallery with me.
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2 We bought a new fridge two days ago. It is too big for our kitchen.
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3 Mr Jones handed in his resignation yesterday. He was one of the best teachers in our school.
_____________________________________________________________________________
4 The company’s office was built ten years ago. It has recently been redecorated.
_____________________________________________________________________________
5 David Jones is my favourite neighbour. His flat is located on the second floor.
_____________________________________________________________________________
1 My friend has decided to see the play with me. She has never liked the theatre.
_____________________________________________________________________________
2 We bought our coffee machine many years ago. It broke down yesterday.
_____________________________________________________________________________
3 My cousin has just come back from Berlin. His company sent him to work abroad.
_____________________________________________________________________________
4 The old building down the road used to be a factory. It is now a trendy hotel.
_____________________________________________________________________________
5 The talented artist is my friend’s cousin. We saw his paintings last week in our local gallery.
_____________________________________________________________________________

10 Complete the text with one word in each gap.

A few months ago, I was in desperate need of money, so I decided to 1 ______________ for some part-time employment. I was still
a student, so I wanted a job with flexible working 2 ______________ because I didn’t want to miss any classes. I found an interesting
job 3 ______________ on the university notice board. A local company was looking for an office assistant. I decided to apply for the
post. My job interview was scheduled for Monday. When I got there, they asked me to fill in a form with personal data such as my
first and middle name, and 4 ______________ of birth. My interview started at 10 a.m. The person 5 ______________ asked me
questions seemed very unfriendly and self-important. I was stressed out and thought I wasn’t doing at all well. But, to my great
surprise, two days later they called me to say that I had got the job!
11 Read the instructions and do the writing task.Na stronie z ofertami pracy sezonowej znalazłeś/znalazłaś ogłoszenie o
rekrutacji do pracy w charakterze opiekuna/opiekunki do dzieci w Brighton. Napisz list motywacyjny (200–250 słów), w
którym przedstawisz swoją kandydaturę i uzasadnisz, dlaczego jesteś odpowiednią osobą na to stanowisko.