1) We threw a big party for my father when he __________ after 35 years in the company. a) hired an employee b) laid off c) retired 2) "Good news - I __________!" "Congratulations!" a) got a raise b) was fired c) got demoted 3) The employee with the best work will ___________. a) get laid off b) get a boss c) get a bonus 4) A lot of people ________________ during the global financial crisis. a) got promotions b) were laid off c) earned a salary 5) After six months looking for a job, she was finally ________ by the country's biggest TV station. a) hired b) fired c) retired 6) I __________ because I didn't like working such long hours. a) got a raise b) quit my job c) fired my colleague 7) I get along well with all of my __________. They're great to work with. a) employers b) colleagues c) retires 8) You need to get approval from the _________ before signing that contract. a) resign b) pay raise c) supervisor 9) I'm ______-employed; I do freelance web design. a) auto b) owner c) self 10) Helping kids learn to read is very ___________ because it's a skill they'll use for the rest of their lives. a) demanding b) rewarding c) repetitive 11) "I'm responsible for taking care of patients and giving them their medicine." a) dentist b) nurse c) surgeon 12) "I'm responsible for creating artwork for our company publications." a) graphic designer b) editor c) writer 13) "I'm responsible for designing buildings and bridges." a) civil engineer b) chemical engineer c) software engineer 14) "I'm responsible for giving clients legal assistance." a) guard b) judge c) lawyer 15) "I'm responsible for keeping track of the company's money." a) telemarketer b) accountant c) CEO 16) "I'm responsible for answering phone calls and welcoming visitors." a) manager b) journalist c) receptionist 17) "I'm responsible for supervising a department with 20 employees." a) director b) intern c) president 18) "I'm responsible for preparing food for customers." a) bartender b) chef c) waiter 19) "I'm responsible for selling houses, buildings, and land." a) real estate agent b) construction worker c) janitor 20) "I'm responsible for helping clients resolve emotional problems." a) scientist b) doctor c) psychologist

Quiz: Essential Job Vocabulary

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