1. Work
Part 2 – sample question
Describe the job you would most like to have.
You should say:
- what this job would be
- where you would work
- which qualifications you would need
and explain why you would like to have this job most.
Part 3 – sample questions
1. Which jobs are most respected in your country?
2. Do you think that some jobs are still more suited to either men or
women?
3. Do you think schools provide enough advice and support about future
careers?
4. What changes have there been in recent years in employment in your
country?
5. Do you agree that salaries should reflect the level of contribution to the
community that the job makes?
6. Do you think more and more people will work from home in the future?
Useful Vocabulary
Work
- to apply for a job / post / promotion
- to get / have a part-time/full-time job
- to work in [field / place]
- to work for [a company]
- to specialise in [field]
- to be a qualified [job]
- to work shifts / unsociable hours
- to get / have an interview
- to be shortlisted
- to be demoted / promoted
- to be transferred / to put in for a transfer
- to be fired / sacked / dismissed
- to be made redundant
- to retire / to be retired
- to get a pension

2. - the perks of a job (benefits)
- to work from home (home-working)
- to be self-employed / to work for yourself
- to work / do flexi-time / overtime
Useful Linking Expressions
Sequencing ideas
- firstly / first of all, …
- secondly, …
- thirdly, …
- then …
- another point / reason / example is …
- lastly / finally, ….
- overall, …
Sample Answer
Qu. What changes have there been in recent years in employment in your
country?
I think there have been many changes in the types of jobs that people do
nowadays compared to 20 or 30 years ago. First of all there are much fewer
jobs related to heavy industry such as mining or ship-building or even
manufacturing. Secondly, there has been a big increase in the number of
jobs in the service and leisure industries like shops, gyms, and hotels. And
finally, since the launch of the internet there has been a big surge in the
number of jobs related to IT, such as web development and design.