Answer Key
Work and money
Fill in the missing words. Use the expressions in the box. There are more expressions in the box than there are gaps in the exercise.
- blue-collar
- demanding
- maternity
- available
- apply
- income
- notice
- perks
- salary
- white-collar
- rewards
- paperwork
- volunteer
- raise
- paternity
- You can claim a credit on your personal [income] tax return of 25% of the actual tuition paid to the college each taxable year.
- We offer [volunteer] work programs abroad in South America.
- I hate [paperwork] and bureaucracy!
- Some countries allow men to have [paternity] leave, meaning time away from work to care for the new baby.
- It's a very good opportunity. I think you should definitely [apply] for the job.
- Especially skilled [blue-collar] jobs may pay very well compared to [white-collar] jobs, although sometimes the work conditions can be strenuous or hazardous, also known as the three Ds: Dirty, Demanding, and Dangerous.
- She told me she was going to quit. Her work was too [demanding] .
- I've had the fortune to work at some great companies, which offered [perks] that were almost as good as the salaries they gave out. Free gym and pool, life and disability insurance, or stock options.
- Brenda is the hardest working member of the team. She definitely deserves a [raise] .
- I've decided to give my [notice] . I can't work for him anymore!
If you feel you need to further practice work and money, go to:
Pre-Intermediate, Lesson 20
Pre-Intermediate, Lesson 22
Intermediate, Lesson 1
Intermediate, Lesson 3
Intermediate, Lesson 4
Advanced, Lesson 2