IELTS Vocabulary Quiz: Work and Family

What does 'a desk job' refer to?

• A job that requires physical labor

• A job that is done at a desk

• A job that involves travel

• A job with flexible hours

What is meant by 'annual leave'?

• Paid time off for vacation

• Time off for personal reasons

• Sick leave

• Time off for family emergencies

Which term describes a job that is considered stable?

• A steady job

• A temporary position

• A heavy workload

• A part-time job

What does 'be made redundant' mean?

• To be promoted

• To change jobs

• To be laid off

• To receive a bonus

What is a 'candidate'?

• A person who is fired

• A person who is promoted

• A person applying for a job

• A person who is employed

What does 'job satisfaction' refer to?

• The amount of work done

• The benefits provided

• The happiness with one's job

• The salary received

What is the meaning of 'flexitime'?

• Overtime work

• Fixed working hours

• Part-time work

• Flexible working hours

What does 'to gain experience' imply?

• To lose a job

• To acquire knowledge through work

• To change careers

• To receive a promotion

What does 'pull a sickie' mean?

• To take a day off by pretending to be ill

• To work overtime

• To resign from a job

• To be fired

What is a 'blood relative'?

• A colleague

• A neighbor

• A family member by birth

• A close friend