B2 · Vocabulary
Work and Careers
Lesson Handout
Work and Careers Vocabulary
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Summary
B2 · Vocabulary
Work and Careers
Worksheet
Name: ___________________________ Date: _______________
Match the definition (8 points)
1. Someone who starts and runs their own business: ___________
2. Working independently for several clients: ___________
3. A move to a higher, better-paid position: ___________
4. The possibilities for advancement in your career: ___________
5. Commitment and diligence towards your work: ___________
6. The feeling of fulfilment from your work: ___________
7. A newly established business, often in technology: ___________
8. Building professional relationships for career benefit: ___________
Complete the sentences (10 points)
9. After losing her job due to ___________, she decided to launch her own ___________.
10. She has excellent ___________ — she always goes above and beyond what is expected.
11. The whole ___________ will need to be retrained as automation replaces many manual tasks.
12. He works as a ___________ consultant, choosing his own clients and working from home.
13. Attending industry events and building a strong ___________ can open many doors.
14. She received a well-deserved ___________ after three years of consistently excellent work.
15. High levels of ___________ are linked to lower staff turnover and better productivity.
16. The rise of ___________ has fundamentally changed where and how people do their jobs.
17. She updated her ___________ and applied for six positions in one week.
Open writing (8 points)
18. Write about what you think makes a successful career. Use at least six words from this chapter.
B2 · Vocabulary
Work and Careers
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