topic-specific vocabulary 58 Work
A. How would you generally feel, happy or unhappy , if you were in the following situations? Use the words in bold to help you decide. 1. The company you work for is well-known for its
job security. 2. You were suddenly
made redundant. 3. You received a
promotion. 4. You were given an
increment. 5. You worked
unsociable hours. 6. You had a
steady job. 7. You had
adverse working conditions. 8. You suddenly found yourself
unemployed. 9. You took time off work because of
repetitive strain injury. 10. The office where you work has
sick building syndrome. 11. You receive regular
perks as part of your job.
12. Somebody called you a
workaholic. 13. Your company doesn’t give you many
incentives. 14. Your boss announces that there is going to be some
downsizing of the workforce.
15. Your work didn’t offer much
job satisfaction. 16. Your company has a generous
incentive scheme. 17. You receive a
commission for the work you have done.
18. You receive support from a
union. 19. You were under
stress. 20. You were forced to
resign. 21. You received a
cut in your
salary. 22. Your company gave you
sickness benefit. 23. You found your job very
demanding. For reference, see the
Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 0 7475 6624 3)
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