Work | Pre-intermediate Vocabulary
Describing Work in English
What do you do for work? In this lesson, learn some more vocabulary to talk about work in English.
Learn 13 words to describe work
Use these flashcards to learn the meaning of the terms for this unit. You can also practice the pronunciation by listening to the audio on each card.
Practice Exercises for Work Vocabulary
Exercise 1 – Find the vocabulary in this word search game
Exercise 1 – Find the vocabulary in this word search game
Exercise 2 – Practice using the vocabulary in context
Exercise 2 – Practice using the vocabulary in context
Exercise 3 – Remember the vocab term with these flashcards
Exercise 3 – Remember the vocab term with these flashcards
Exercise 4 – Speaking activity
Exercise 4 – Speaking activity
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Exercise 4
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All job candidates need to have this education _________.CorrectIncorrect -
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You can’t get a job if you don’t ________ for it.CorrectIncorrect -
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She spends a lot of time in front of a computer as a ________.CorrectIncorrect -
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He runs a ________ that manufactures computers.CorrectIncorrect -
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The office has a new ________ for an account manager.CorrectIncorrect -
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The university ________ helps many students do research.CorrectIncorrect -
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How much ________ do they have in this industry?CorrectIncorrect -
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The company plans to ________ new graduates for its training program.CorrectIncorrect -
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An office ________ is responsible for many day-to-day tasks like filing, answering phones and planning meetings.CorrectIncorrect -
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A professional _______ needs to know how to cook and how to manage a team.CorrectIncorrect -
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Typically, the ________ is responsible for making big decisions about company operations.CorrectIncorrect -
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You should study information science if you plant to be a ________.CorrectIncorrect -
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People who work in ________ need to have excellent customer service skills.CorrectIncorrect -
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Most medical students work in a ________ to gain experience under supervision from licensed professionals.CorrectIncorrect -
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Nowadays, most companies announce a job _________ online.CorrectIncorrect -
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There was a free ________ in the park performed by local musicians.CorrectIncorrect -
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A talented ________ was featured in the music video.CorrectIncorrect -
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You need good rhythm if you play the ________.CorrectIncorrect -
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Britney Spears is one of the most ________ performers in the world.CorrectIncorrect -
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Anything that makes sound can be a musical ________.CorrectIncorrect -
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Do you like watching ________ music?CorrectIncorrect -
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My favorite song is ________ next!CorrectIncorrect -
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A ________ has 88 black and white keys.CorrectIncorrect -
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The ________ has three different acts – a musician, a comedian and a magician.CorrectIncorrect -
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A typical ________ is about 3 minutes long.CorrectIncorrect -
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The musicians need to check their ________ before the concert starts.CorrectIncorrect -
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There is a small ________ at my favorite park where musicians can perform.CorrectIncorrect -
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An orchestra quartet usually has a person who plays the ________.CorrectIncorrect
Let us review 13 vocabulary terms to describe work
| apply | verb | to ask formally for something (such as a job, admission to a school, a loan, etc.) usually in writing |
| assistant | noun | a person whose job is to help another person to do work |
| chef | noun | a professional cook who usually is in charge of a kitchen in a restaurant |
| clinic | noun | a place where professional services are offered to people for a lower cost than is usual |
| company | noun | a business organization that makes, buys, or sells goods or provides services in exchange for money |
| experienced | adjective | having skill or knowledge from doing something |
| hire | verb | to give work or a job to (someone) in exchange for wages or a salary |
| librarian | noun | a person who works in a library |
| management | noun | the people who make decisions about a business, department, sports team, etc. |
| opening | noun | a job or position that is available |
| programmer | noun | a person who creates computer programs |
| qualification | noun | a special skill or type of experience or knowledge that makes someone suitable to do a particular job or activity — usually plural |
| retail | noun | the business of selling things directly to customers for their own use |