9. TỪ VỰNG NÂNG CAO CHỦ ĐỀ: THE WORLD OF WORK

Question 1. The workers have _______ their discontent over the pay policy through a series of strikes  over the past few days.  

A. inhibited                         

B. manifested                         

C. justified                 

D. motivated 

Question 2. He is the most _______ employee in our department, always attending to every detail.

A. sympathetic                 

B. inspiring                         

C. diligent                 

D. vibrant 

Question 3. In today’s society, where a fast-paced life is the norm, it is increasingly challenging to  _______ a good work-life balance. 

A. bring                         

B. strike                         

C. catch                 

D. lay 

Question 4. It’s advisable to _______ your résumé for a particular position before applying to increase  your chances of employment. 

A. divert                         

B. distract                         

C. convert                 

D. tailor 

Question 5. Massive _______ are expected in the coming years as robots begin to take over certain  jobs. 

A. turnovers                         

B. culprits                         

C. layoffs                 

D. qualities 

Question 6. Besides important qualities like patience and professionalism, employees should also  _______ the ability to be flexible. 

A. possess                         

B. owe                         

C. adapt                 

D. adjust 

Question 7. Having formal qualifications, you ______ a better chance of getting employed. 

A. bring                         

B. share                         

C. shape                 

D. stand 

Question 8. The ability to work under pressure is a highly _______ quality among employees  nowadays. 

A. desirious                         

B. desirable                         

C. habitual                 

D. occasional 

Question 9. During the first week, you will _______ one of our experienced leaders and learn the ropes.

A. demonstrate                 

B. screen                         

C. shadow                 

D. exhibit 

Question 10. As a team leader, you should be ______ to ideas that differ from your own.

A. susceptible                         

B. conducive                         

C. permissible         

D. receptive 

Question 11. He earns great respect from his colleagues for his exceptional ______ in various  circumstances. 

A. diplomacy                         

B. relations                         

C. harmony                 

D. agreement 

Question 12. He was offered a full-time position after successfully completing his ______.

A. recruitment                 

B. qualification                 

C. experience                 

D. probation 

Question 13. Recent recruits may find it hard to ________ to a new working environment during the  first few days.  

A. acclimatise                         

B. assemble                         

C. arrange                 

D. awaken

Question 14. Gaining a(n) ______ position in a company proves to be rewarding.

A. well-prepared                 

B. self-motivated                 

C. entry-level                 

D. thought-provoking

Question 15. Our new team leader is friendly and _______, always attentively listening to our ideas and  opinions. 

A. hostile                         

B. approachable                 

C. strict                 

D. informative

Question 16. The ability to work to deadlines and ______ tasks is important for every employee.

A. convey                         

B. respond                         

C. prioritise                 

D. communicate

Question 17. Tony won the Employee of the Year award because he is always ______, hard-working,  and professional. 

A. conscientious                 

B. critical                         

C. desperate                 

D. empathetic

Question 18. Being less outgoing and _______, she feels like a fish out of water in this vibrant team.

A. gregarious                         

B. diligent                         

C. responsive                 

D. justified 

Question 19. The ______ offered by the firm include free health insurance and three days off every  month.  

A. advantages                         

B. positions                         

C. powers                 

D. perks 

Question 20. The ability to be _______ in various circumstances is highly valued among employers.

A. ecstatic                         

B. resourceful                         

C. hilarious                 

D. passionate 

Question 21. It’s advisable to ________ your strengths and work experience in your CV. 

A. illustrate                         

B. shortlist                         

C. assume                 

D. specify 

Question 22. There are two additional ________ in our department that need to be filled. 

A. locations                         

B. habitants                         

C. vacancies                 

D. qualities 

Question 23. He’s held in high ______ at the workplace for his willingness to work overtime.

A. mindset                         

B. esteem                         

C. obstacle                 

D. purpose 

Question 24. Working in a team requires the ability to harmoniously_______ with others. 

A. coordinate                         

B. conclude                         

C. conduct                 

D. collaborate

Question 25. The manager ______ himself with dignity when handling a customer complaint. 

A. conducted                         

B. delivered                         

C. administered         

D. supplemented

Question 26. The _______ skills of the two executives helped steer the firm through the economic  downturn. 

A. comprehensive                 

B. comprehensible                 

C. complimentary         

D. complementary

Question 27. Working overtime for an extended period can result in _______ and reduced motivation.

A. respect                         

B. burnout                         

C. credit                 

D. admiration 

Question 28. The revised policy is expected to enhance the ______ of each employee.

A. welfare                         

B. personnel                         

C. acquaintance         

D. domination

Question 29. The interviewer's easy familiarity put me at _____ and reduced my nervousness.

A. stake                         

B. risk                                 

C. disposal                

D. ease 

Question 30. She felt a(n) ______ sense of accomplishment after years of hard work and dedication  resulted in her promotion. 

A. desperate                         

B. single-minded                 

C. gratifying                 

D. empathetic