Proactive Job Hunting

Once upon a time, people left school or university, joined a company and stayed with it until they retired. The concept of a job for life is now long (1)_____, and nowadays many employees find it hard to

stay loyal to their companies for even a relatively short (2)_____ of time. According to a recent survey,

this is particularly true in London, where more than half of those asked said that they constantly (3)_____

one eye on other job opportunities, (4)_____ they are fairly happy in their existing jobs. A high number of

London workers say that they are always on the (5)_____, although they are content and motivated in

their current position.

Job seekers find that the internet (6)_____ them with a quick and easy way to find out what's available,

and 53 per cent said that they had applied for a job or registered with an employment agency in the past 12 months. This proactive (7)_____ means that people can look for a perfect job match with the (8)_____

of effort. But while this is good for job hunters, the growing lack of company loyalty could (9)_____ up

being a big problem for employers. Perhaps surprisingly, the (10)_____ factor attracting job seekers was

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to 50.

John  wanted  so  much to become a  successful  businessman.  In  fact, he was  (41)      to  succeed. His (42)          from university were excellent and he worked long hours. His (43)           was to make a (44)   selling new  products.  (45)        ,  he  stopped  looking (46)        himself,  ate  junk  food  and  soon  he  put (47)         weight.  After  a  while,  he  started  feeling  unwell.  (48)          his  doctor’s  advice,  he  carried  (49)      working for 12 hours a  day,  seven days a  week. (50)      he ended up in hospital, where  he      realised that health is as important as success.

1.  The situation was still  ________    calm there, he reported -  compare

2. This book …………………  a series of lectures about shipwrecks, which were given two decades ago.-origin

3. Fighting in three villages started at ………………….. and subsided by early morning. – day

4. If you weren't so ………………………………..  of  Ben, he'd be happier to spend time with you. - critic

5. Don't you find it ……………………..   how Jeremy always comes to work looking so untidy? -  intrigue

6. Doctors say a glass of warm milk before bedtime can result in a more …………………… night’s sleep.- rest

7. Tim-Berners Lee has received many awards as the ……………………..   of the world wide web.- invent
8. On the final day, we visited the……………………………. Victoria Falls and then flew home. -  majesty

9. What I like about this place is the rich ________  diverse

10. Should your ________ be successful, we will be in contact in due course.- apply

11. We use wish and would to show ________, for instance: “I wish you would pull your finger out and work harder”. - annoy

12. Your job is ________ whereas mine is of the utmost importance. – point

13. Our office is somewhat ________and it is rather bothersome.  – crowd

14.   After a difficult ________, Michael went on to be a successful lawyer. - bring

15. The evidence given in court was ________valuable with what he had previously told them.- consist

16. They make an   ________     contribution to the national economy, including 60% by value of the nation's food.  - value

17. Don't be ________   , I am no push-over. - mistake

18. Are there any errors that are   ________ ? - reverse

19. Win or lose, all the players, when they look back on the tournament, must find it an ________valuable experience.’ – place

20. Are you an achiever or a ________ ? -  achieve

1.  The situation was still  ________    calm there, he reported -  compare

2. This book …………………  a series of lectures about shipwrecks, which were given two decades ago.-origin

3. Fighting in three villages started at ………………….. and subsided by early morning. – day

4. If you weren't so ………………………………..  of  Ben, he'd be happier to spend time with you. - critic

5. Don't you find it ……………………..   how Jeremy always comes to work looking so untidy? -  intrigue

6. Doctors say a glass of warm milk before bedtime can result in a more …………………… night’s sleep.- rest

7. Tim-Berners Lee has received many awards as the ……………………..   of the world wide web.- invent
8. On the final day, we visited the……………………………. Victoria Falls and then flew home. -  majesty

9. What I like about this place is the rich ________  diverse

10. Should your ________ be successful, we will be in contact in due course.- apply

11. We use wish and would to show ________, for instance: “I wish you would pull your finger out and work harder”. - annoy

12. Your job is ________ whereas mine is of the utmost importance. – point

13. Our office is somewhat ________and it is rather bothersome.  – crowd

14.   After a difficult ________, Michael went on to be a successful lawyer. - bring

15. The evidence given in court was ________valuable with what he had previously told them.- consist

16. They make an   ________     contribution to the national economy, including 60% by value of the nation's food.  - value

17. Don't be ________   , I am no push-over. - mistake

18. Are there any errors that are   ________ ? - reverse

19. Win or lose, all the players, when they look back on the tournament, must find it an ________valuable experience.’ – place

20. Are you an achiever or a ________ ? -  achieve

FRUIT, VEGETABLES AND YOU!

Why is it important to eat fruit and vegetables?

Rich in vitamins and nutrients, fruit and vegetables make up the basis of a healthy diet. In fact, they are our fountain of youth, so it’s hard to understand how so many of us can resist these natural miracle foods. But sadly, we do. The hard facts tell us that 70% of the US population – that’s seven out of every ten Americans – fail to meet the minimum recommendation of five servings a day. This leaves us overfed and undernourished, causing a variety of health problems. Adding more fruit and veggies to your meals will dramatically help your body fight disease, boost your energy and trim your waistline.

How do I add more fruit and vegetables to my diet?

There are several easy ways to put more natural goodness into all your meals. If you’re willing to try something new, you can have a lot of fun doing it too. All it takes is a little planning:

·     Drink your fruit by  making smoothies and freshly squeezed juices. The combinations of  ingredients you can use are endless, and in many cases, these drinks are so filling that they make a good substitute for an entire meal. Try using a high-powered blender to make thick tropical cocktails like pineapple-orange- banana. For something simpler, a hand-operated citrus juicer is all you need to make delicious, cheap and naturally sweet orange juice.

·     Eat more veggies by starting one meal a day with a small salad. And instead of the usual iceberg  lettuce, try making a spinach salad. After all, the darker the greens, the more nutrient-rich they are.

·     Add peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms or onions to your scrambled eggs or anywhere else you  can think  of, such as in pasta sauces, soups and sandwiches.

·     For dessert, how about frozen bananas and grapes? If you have an extra sweet tooth, you can dip the bananas into melted dark chocolate before you freeze them. Otherwise, strawberries dipped in dark chocolate are also a delicious, guilt-free treat.

·     Never leave the house without a healthy snack such as a small bag of dried apricots, apples or cranberries. To avoid keeping the rest of the family waiting, always keep your fresh fruits and vegetables sliced, well-packed and ready to go.

But just remember, to maximize their nutritional value, it is recommended that fruit and  veggies are  soaked for 20 minutes in a mixture of water and white vinegar. This will not  only keep them fresh, but  will also remove all dirt, insects and bacteria.

11: The information sheet implies that fruit and vegetables

A.    keep you feeling and looking young

B.    are not recommended for everyone

C.    are liked by many people

D.    are less effective than medication for fighting disease

12: According to the first paragraph, how many Americans eat enough fruit and vegetables?

A. 30% of the population                                        B. 10% of the population

C. 5% of the population                                          D. 70% of the population

13: What does the author mean when he says This leaves us overfed and undernourished in paragraph 1?

A. We need to eat more in order to fight disease    B. We can survive on fruit and vegetables alone.

C. We eat too much unhealthy food.                      D. We don’t take our health seriously.

14: How does the information sheet describe the process of adding more fruit and vegetables to your  diet?

A. as enjoyable               B. as time-consuming      C. as complicated                                        D. as educational

15:  The information sheet says that many freshly made fruit drinks can                                                                                                                          a meal.

A. replace                        B. improve                       C. go with                                        D. transform

16: Why is spinach mentioned?

A.    to explain that it is the most nutritious vegetable of all

B.    as a tastier alternative to lettuce

C.    to explain that darker vegetables are healthier

D.    as an ingredient for a recipe

17: Which of the following is closest in meaning to treat in paragraph 6?

A. recipe                          B. need                            C. meal                                        D. luxury

18: What is one time-saving tip mentioned in the information sheet?

A.    preparing fruit and vegetables before putting them away

B.    using a blender rather than a hand-operated juicer

C.    buying pre-washed fruit and vegetables

D.    soaking fruit and vegetables in water and vinegar

19:  The information sheet emphasizes that fruit and vegetables should be                                                                                  well.

A. dried                           B. cleaned                        C. cooked                             D. sliced

20: What is the main purpose of this information sheet?

A.    to make recommendations about how to eat more healthily with less money

B.    to offer advice on how to eat more healthily

C.    to convince people to become vegetarians

D.    to provide recipes which include more fruits and vegetables

Exercise 6

1. She described the events of that day in detail.                                                                   detailed

  She....................................................................of the events of that day.

2. As soon as I have any more news, I'll phone you.                                                             moment

  I'll give....................................................................I have any more news.

3. This train should have left 20 minutes ago.                                                                       meant

  This train.............................................................off 20 minutes ago.

4. I'd lost his phone number so ! couldn't contact him before.                                              touch

  I couldn't.............................................................before because I'd lost his phone number.

5. We had a long discussion about the problem but we couldn't solve it.                             length

  We discussed........................................................but we couldn't solve it.

6. We couldn't choose from the three main courses for dinner.                                            choice

  We...................................................of the three main courses for dinner.

7. She really didn't want to upset him so she kept quiet.                                                       avoid

  She was anxious..................................................him so she kept quiet.

8. I've arranged a trip around Europe next year.                                                                    arrangements

  I've.............................................................. arrangements on a trip around Europe next year.

9. When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites.                                             favourite

  This record used.............................................................mine when I was younger.

10. He seems not to care about anything.                                                                              matters

  He acts.............................................................to him.

Exercise  4

1. I met her while I was staying in Paris last summer.                                                           stay

  I met her......................................................................in Paris last summer.

2. I couldn't remember the name of my hotel when I got into the taxi.                                 called

  I couldn't remember.............................................................when I got into the taxi.

3. We were all surprised when she suddenly left the job.                                                      found

  All.................................................................when she suddenly left the job.

4. "Are you a member of the club?" the receptionist said to me.                                          belonged

  The receptionist asked.............................................................the club.

5. This is the most amusing book I've ever read.                                                                   amusing

  I've never read a............................................................. one before.

6. Do shops usually stay open so late in this country?                                                           usual

  Is.........................................................stay open so late in this country?

7. He doesn't often find it difficult to earn money.                                                                trouble

  He seldom............................................................money.

8. You're like another person I've met here recently.                                                                        else

  You remind.......................................................I've met here recently.

9. Do you think that climate affects people's personalities?                                                 influence

  Do you think that climate............................................................. people's personalities?

10. Jack has become confident as a result of his success.                                                     turned

   Jack's success has............................................................. person.

Exercise 5

1. He didn't give any reason for his strange behaviour that day.                                           behaved

   He didn't explain..........................................such a strange way that day.

2. Was the film as good as you expected it to be or was it disappointing?                           live

  Did the film.....................................................of it or was it disappointing?

3. It is said that these herbs are good for you.                                                                        said

  These herbs.............................................................good.

4. In spite of working until very late, I couldn't complete the task.                                      fact

  Despite.............................................................until very late, I couldn't complete the task.

5. 'If you don't apologize immediately, I'm leaving,' she told him.                                       threatened

  She.............................................................he apologized immediately.

6. You can't blame me for your stupid mistakes.                                                                   fault

  It isn't.............................................................stupid mistakes.

7. The news was such a shock to us that we all sat there without saying a word.               silence

  We all sat there......................................................so shocked by the news.

8. If you don't hurry, you'll miss your bus.                                                                             better

  I think.........................................................you'll miss your bus.

9. I learnt quite a lot of the language simply by listening to other people.                           fair

  I picked........................................................the language simply by listening to other people.

10. Mike hates other people criticizing him.                                                                                     stand          

  Mike.........................................................other people criticize him.

Exercise  2

1. If I could work in the media, that's what I would like to do.                                             opportunity

  If I.......................................................so, I would like to work in the media.

2. It has always been her ambition to write a successful novel.                                            dreamt

 She.............................................................a successful novel.

3. Without tourism, this area wouldn't have much income.                                                   depends

  This area.............................................................its income.

4. Why are you against inviting Jackie to the party?                                                                        objection

  What's.............................................................Jackie to the party?

5. Tony demanded to complain to the hotel manager personally.                                         insisted

  Tony............................ his complaint to the hotel manager personally.

6. He's very good at tennis and he's also a very good footballer.                                          addition

  He's a very good footballer..............................very good tennis player.

7. Could you deliver the goods to my home?                                                                         delivered

   Could I.............................................................to my home?

8. Ms. Thoa won her first match easily and then she became the champion.                         went

  Ms. Thoa won her first match easily and she..............................the champion.

9. Mai Bình said that he didn't want to go out that evening.                                                             rather

   Mai Bình said that.............................................................out that evening.

10. They should have completed the new road last year but they're still building it.                  due

   The new road...................................last year but they're still building it.

Exercise  3

1. The previous manager wasn't running the club well, so he was replaced.                                    badly

  The club.................................the previous manager, so he was replaced.

2. You haven't mentioned my new hair cut yet.                                                                     mention

  You've..................................................................of my new haircut yet.

3. I've no idea what my feelings would be if the same thing happened to me!                        fee!

  I can't imagine.................................if the same thing happened to me!

4. You got lost because you didn't do what I told you.                                                          instructions

   If...................................................................you wouldn't have got lost.

5. I don't feel like sitting on the beach all day.                                                                      desire

  I have..................................................................all day sitting on the beach.

6.  I sometimes regret coming to live in this city.                                                                  occasions

  There are some.............................................................that I hadn't come to live in this city.

7.  I took the book back to the shop and got a better one instead.                                         exchanged

  I took the book back to the shop end..............................................that was better.

8. He reacted to the suggestion cautiously, but he agreed to consider it.                              with

  He treated..................................................., but he agreed to consider it.

9. There isn't enough space in this room for a big cupboard.                                                take

  A big cupboard would.........................................................space in this room.

10. Everyone says that James is a totally honest person.                                           reputation

  James .............................................................a totally honest person.

1.     I'm just about to give up this diet because it's not working at all.                                        point

I'm ……………………… up this diet because it's not working at all

2.     "Ian took the money, not his brother Dylan," Susan said.                                                     it

According to Susan, ………………………………. took the money, not Dylan.

3.     "I can't stand what his assistant said about me," said Jenny.                                     objected

Jenny ……………………………………. the assistant said about her.

4.     If you really want to spend the whole night studying, there's nothing I can do.      insist

If you ………………………………., the whole night, there's nothing I can do.

5.     If  Tom is having so many problems at school, maybe some private tuition would help him.  from

Maybe Tom would …………………………………….  tuition if he's having so many problems at school.

6.      We need to run or the train will leave before we get there.                                            time

Unless we run, the train …………………………………  we get there

7.     Patients have benefited greatly from this treatment.                                     good

This treatment  has…………………………………………                           

8.     When people speak down to my sister, she hates it.                                                  being

My sister hates ……………………………  to like that.

9.     You should have spoken to Meg sooner.                                                                   only

If ………………………………………………….. sooner

10.   The flawed diamond was much cheaper than the perfect one.                                 cost

The perfect diamond ………………………………….