Exams and jobs

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Most of the schools give _____ to enable the best of their pupils to complete their studies

abroad.

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The highest degree awarded by a university faculty is a _____.

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The work that a person does, in other words a job or profession.

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Only _____ students get the best marks and quality skills.

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Exams are only a month away, if you don’t _____ now, you’ll surely fail.

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A _____ is an important official at a university or college.

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Many families on low _____ will be unable to afford to buy their own home.

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_____ people believe that they are more important than others.

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The highest-ranking person in a company who is responsible for making managerial decisions.

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I need to know more about the job before I decide whether to _____ it.

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I heard on the news that they _____ a new shopping centre in the town centre next year.

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She _____ an appointment with Dr. Thomas tomorrow.

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In the year 2050 all students _____ their own computers in school.

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By the end of the month I _____ off my bank loan.

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This time next month I _____ for ten years.

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Ann suddenly began to feel sick _____ she was doing the examination.

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My friend offered _____ some money to me.

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She tried to make me _____ that she was my mother.

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He kept up his studying for months because he wouldn’t _____ the exam until he was ready.

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The traffic was very bad, but I managed to arrive at work _____ to prepare for the meeting.

_____ the 20th century there was nothing that could help you achieve labor market success

more than a good education.

Even today, education is one of the strongest predictors of whether

someone _____ and how much he or she is paid.

Yet, the rules have changed. High school _____ in 1950 could get you a solid, middle-class

job.

But a diploma today is a minimum _____ to get nearly any job – and, for most, it’s not

enough to get you into the middle class.

_____ of education policy and of career and technical education in particular, _____incredible changes in technology and the workforce.

And, while degree requirements have changed,

education continues to be the cornerstone of _____ preparation and success.

Career consultants always have a few tricks _____ their sleeve for those looking for a job.Go on and get it right! Read recruitment sections in newspapers and on the Internet.

A good_____ job with the promise of long-term employment can be difficult to find, so _____ take a temporary job, even if it is only for a few months.

When you’ve decided to apply _____ a job, send your application with a CV as soon as possible.

Don’t forget to list all your qualifications (degrees and diplomas) and any previous

_____ you have with this kind of work.

At the interview don’t be afraid to ask about working _____ (e.g. hours or holidays) but wait for the interviewer to mention the question of starting salary.

Dress for success! Put on smart clothes and wear something bright

to _____ your confidence at the interview.

In Britain, education is _____ between the ages of 5 and 16. Most children go to state schools, and only about 7% _____ fee-paying private schools or public schools.

Students who _____ risk being excluded from school. They

teach self-discipline, but creativity also.

Indeed, these schools_____ students live, work, and play together do seem to have more success in realizing their objectives than any other educational institution of our times.

_____ all schools work a five-day week; the day starts at nine and finishes between three and four.

A typical _____ includes Maths, History, Sciences, Languages, Art, Music, and Physical Education.

A lot of schools offer a ______after-school activities such as choir, drama, and trips to interesting places. The main exams are GCSEs (school-leaving exams at 16), and A-levels (university entrance exams at 18).