British Economy

What was the effect of the recession of 2007-2008 on the economy of the UK?

Professionals experience more stress during their work than manual workers.

• True

• False

How do the British look for work? (multiple answers)

• In job centres run by the government (free)

• On the Internet

• They walk in and talk to the boss

• Through newspaper ads

• Through private employment agencies (for a fee)

In 2004 there were _____________ unemployed men in Britain than unemployed women.

Men earn less than women.

• True

• False

What does CBI stand for?

• Corporate Banking Industry

• Confederate British Institution

• Confederation of British Industry

• Corporation of British Industries

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) is a _______________ association of Britain's trade unions.

Unions are formed for each group of employees (doctors', teachers'..) rather than for a particular political party.

• True

• False

Trade union means...

• kereskedelmi egyesülés

• szakszervezet

• szakmák egyesülete

• szakmai unió

What is true for the NFU - National Farmers' Union?

• Its members are farmers and people working in agriculture

• Many people are involved in agriculture in Britain

• The NFU has a large influence

• The members of the NFU are poor peasants

• One of its aims is to have sustainable agriculture in Britain