MORE PRACTICE 3

Vocabulary (page 1)
1 1. in charge of, run the show
2. qualifications, people skills
3. income, earn
4. fire, out of a job
2 1. a 3. a 5. b 7. a
2. b 4. b 6. a 8. b
3 1. run an errand 4. fast learner
2. running short of 5. job hunting
3. qualifications 6. shifts
(page 2)
4 Possible answers:
1. waitress, cleaner
2. they’re unhappy with their salary, they’ve found
a better job
3. teacher, politician
4. organisational skills, people skills

5 1. earn 4. sort
2. value 5. guarantee
3. deliver 6. pack
6 1. a 2. a 3. b 4. a 5. a

Grammar (page 3)
1 1. was broken into, were stolen
2. has been delayed, won’t / don’t miss
3. was being followed, waited, was given
4. are searching, is advised
5. have been ignored, haven’t … spoken
6. must be paid, will be given
7. is considered, are needed
8. is believed, have added

2 1. It is expected that the company will be very successful. / The company is expected to be very successful.
2. The policeman should be given an award for his bravery. / An award should be given to the policeman for his
bravery.
3. The house hasn’t been sold (yet).
4. French food is said to be the best in the world. /
It is said that French food is the best in the world.
5. Is it considered safe to travel to Mexico? /
Is Mexico considered safe to travel to?
6. Seat belts must be worn when driving. /
When driving, seat belts must be worn.

3 1. had / got … translated 4. has / gets … written

2. have / get … checked 5. is having / getting … sent
3. will have / get … repaired 6. had / got … applied
(page 4)
4 1. I’ve been offered a job promotion (by my boss).
A job promotion has been offered to me (by my boss).
2. Hard work is believed to be necessary for success. It is believed that hard work is necessary for success.
3. Employees aren’t given many benefits by this company.
Many benefits aren’t given to employees by this company.
4. A generous sum of money was given to our organisation by an anonymous donor.
Our organisation was given a generous sum of money by an anonymous donor.
5 1. was … arrested 4. was made
2. was caught 5. have been trying
3. Has … been changed 6. have … finished