Answer Key

Problems at work – Practice 2

Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase in the correct form.
  1. I had an  [argument] with my wife. She wants to go to Croatia for holidays, but I want to go to Slovakia. She does not talk to me now.
  2. I want to get out of the rat  [race] before it is too late.
  3. The employees of a car factory went on  [strike] . They don't work because they want more money.
  4. A  [flexitime] system can help to reduce stress levels of workers by giving them more control over their working hours.
  5. I usually disagree  [with] my supervisor.
  6. I work six days a week and never have a holiday. My girlfriend says I'm a  [workaholic] .
  7. My boss  [criticised] me for my work. He said I was slow and irresponsible.
  8. We have to  [make] a compromise. We can't argue forever.
  9. I'd like to give my  [opinion] on the project. I think it is too expensive and too complicated.
  10. ‘Is your presentation  [ready] ?' ‘No, I still need to finish the final part'.