A working life

Question 1

Occupation

Answer 1

A formal word for job. e.g. Her occupation is accountant.

Question 2

Manage (to do sth)

Answer 2

To be able to do something. e.g. I managed to finish the report.

Question 3

Promote

Answer 3

To give a higher position. e.g. He was promoted to manager.

Question 4

Diploma

Answer 4

A certificate after studying. e.g. She has a diploma in IT.

Question 5

CV (curriculum vitae)

Answer 5

A list of your education and work experience. e.g. I sent my CV to the company.

Question 6

Appoint

Answer 6

To choose someone for a job. e.g. They appointed me team leader.

Question 7

Assistant

Answer 7

A helper in a job. e.g. She works as a lab assistant.

Question 8

Remain

Answer 8

To stay in a place or position. e.g. He remained in the same company for 10 years.

Question 9

Retire

Answer 9

To stop working because of age. e.g. My father retired last year.

Question 10

Unemployment

Answer 10

The state of not having a job. e.g. Unemployment is high in the area.