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1- Eva intends to dedicate / devote her career to helping the homeless.

2- Luis was forced to abandon / give up his career as a pilot because of ill health.
3- After university, I hope to pursue / follow a career in journalism.

1- She sold her home, resigned from her job, and moved abroad to teach English.
2- Ed was sacked from his last job for stealing, so no one will employ him now.
3- The economic crisis hit the company hard, and 50 workers had to be made redundant.

The noun "a competition" is not normally used after the verb "to earn." The verb "to earn" is
typically associated with terms related to income, salary, wages, or money earned, not with
competitions.

1- Part-time (a) / Full-time (b):

a) Fewer hours.

b) Standard or complete hours.

2- Overtime (a) / Long hours (b):

a) Extra hours, often with extra pay.

b) Extended duration, not necessarily with extra pay.

3- Flexitime (a) / Shifts (b):

a) Flexible hours within limits.

b) Scheduled blocks of time, possibly in rotation.

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Here are a (0) ..few.. tips on how to write a formal application letter. Firstly, address your letter to
the person mentioned in the job advertisement who deals (1) ..with.. the applications. Use their
surname only, after the words Dear Mr, Dear Mrs or Dear Ms. If, however, (2) ..no.. name is given,
Dear Sir/Madam is enough. Then, in the opening paragraph, which should (3) ..be.. kept short,
explain why you’re (4) ..getting.. in touch, and say where you saw the job advertised. (5) ..How.. you
continue your letter will depend on the requirements of the position you’re applying for. Typically,
though, there are two or three paragraphs giving information about yourself, (6) ..including.. as
relevant skills, work experience and personal qualities, as (7) ..well.. as reasons why you think you
would be suitable for the job. Finally, (8) ..in.. writing a short closing paragraph to indicate your
interest in receiving a reply and thank your addressee, sign off using Yours sincerely if you know
their name, or Yours faithfully if you do not.
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1- I have seen
2- I would like to apply
3- I have also been attending
4- I have no experience
5- A number
6- Well suited to
7- I would love to have
8- I look forward to hearing