Career and Work (Work). Are you looking for free exercises in English for the matura? Check your B1 level by matching the missing sentences to the texts about job interviews.
Task 1 of 10
1. Select the missing sentence.
When I entered the manager’s office, my heart was beating incredibly fast. Two people were sitting behind a desk, and they asked me to sit down. [blank] I tried to answer them calmly, explaining why I would be perfect for this job.
When I entered the manager’s office, my heart was beating incredibly fast. Two people were sitting behind a desk, and they asked me to sit down. [blank] I tried to answer them calmly, explaining why I would be perfect for this job.
Task 2 of 10
2. Wybierz brakujące zdanie.
During the summer holidays, I worked as a waiter in a busy restaurant by the beach. The work was very hard, as I had to stand for eight hours a day. [blank] Thanks to that, I saved enough money to buy a new laptop.
During the summer holidays, I worked as a waiter in a busy restaurant by the beach. The work was very hard, as I had to stand for eight hours a day. [blank] Thanks to that, I saved enough money to buy a new laptop.
Task 3 of 10
3. Select the missing sentence.
Since the pandemic started, my sister hasn’t returned to her traditional office. She arranged a comfortable workspace in her living room. [blank] She says it saves her a lot of time because she doesn’t have to commute in traffic jams.
Since the pandemic started, my sister hasn’t returned to her traditional office. She arranged a comfortable workspace in her living room. [blank] She says it saves her a lot of time because she doesn’t have to commute in traffic jams.
Task 4 of 10
4. Select the missing sentence.
If you want to apply for this position, you must prepare a professional document first. You need to carefully list your educational background and work history. [blank] It makes you stand out from the other candidates.
If you want to apply for this position, you must prepare a professional document first. You need to carefully list your educational background and work history. [blank] It makes you stand out from the other candidates.
Task 5 of 10
5. Select the missing sentence.
In our modern marketing agency, nobody works completely alone on a task. We firmly believe that sharing ideas is the key to success. [blank] This collaboration allows us to complete big projects much faster and with better results.
In our modern marketing agency, nobody works completely alone on a task. We firmly believe that sharing ideas is the key to success. [blank] This collaboration allows us to complete big projects much faster and with better results.
Task 6 of 10
6. Select the missing sentence.
After working very hard for two years, I decided to talk to my boss about my salary. I scheduled a meeting and presented my recent achievements. [blank] She agreed that I deserved more money and offered me a new contract.
After working very hard for two years, I decided to talk to my boss about my salary. I scheduled a meeting and presented my recent achievements. [blank] She agreed that I deserved more money and offered me a new contract.
Task 7 of 10
7. Select the missing sentence.
My grandfather officially finished his professional career last year. He is 67 now and finally has the time to do whatever he wants. [blank] He spends his free days gardening and reading historical books instead.
My grandfather officially finished his professional career last year. He is 67 now and finally has the time to do whatever he wants. [blank] He spends his free days gardening and reading historical books instead.
Task 8 of 10
8. Wybierz brakujące zdanie.
After the local car factory closed down unexpectedly, hundreds of qualified workers lost their source of income. Now, they are struggling to pay their bills. [blank] It is a very difficult situation for the entire town.
After the local car factory closed down unexpectedly, hundreds of qualified workers lost their source of income. Now, they are struggling to pay their bills. [blank] It is a very difficult situation for the entire town.
Task 9 of 10
9. Wybierz brakujące zdanie.
Being an emergency doctor is an incredibly demanding profession. They often have to work night shifts and make quick decisions under pressure. [blank] Despite the stress, they say saving human lives is highly rewarding.
Being an emergency doctor is an incredibly demanding profession. They often have to work night shifts and make quick decisions under pressure. [blank] Despite the stress, they say saving human lives is highly rewarding.
Task 10 of 10
10. Wybierz brakujące zdanie.
When I arrived at the office on my very first day, I felt a bit lost. Fortunately, my new supervisor was very welcoming and helpful. [blank] By the end of the shift, I felt quite comfortable with my new duties.
When I arrived at the office on my very first day, I felt a bit lost. Fortunately, my new supervisor was very welcoming and helpful. [blank] By the end of the shift, I felt quite comfortable with my new duties.