Complete the passage with the correct form of the word in brackets.
So, you’ve found a job that you want to apply for. What next? Usually you phone the company and ask for an (1)…………(apply) form and a job (2) …………(describe). The (3)…………(advertise) will often have a reference number, so make sure you have that handy when you call. Think (4)…………(careful) about the job – is this the job you want? Could you do it? OK, you have the form in front of you – either a paper copy or on your computer. Some good advice is to take your time and make sure that the infor-mation you give is (5)…………(specify) to this job and not just general. Remember that this is the first (6) …………(impress) that an (7)…………(employ) will have of you, and they will probably have a lot of applications – if it is messy, or filled in (8)…………(correct), it will go straight into the bin! Fill in all parts of the application form – if you think it doesn’t apply to you, write n/a, which means ‘not (9)…………(apply)’, but don’t leave blanks. After you’ve completed the form, most applications will also ask you to include a (10) …………(cover) letter. This is your chance to shine. Why are you the best person for the job? Why are your experience and (11)…………(qualify) relevant and what (12)…………(person) qualities do you have that would (13)…………(beneficial) the employer? Don’t be (14)…………(modesty) here, but don’t lie – if you say that you speak (15)…………(fluency) Spanish, and you can actually only say hello and goodbye, you are asking for trouble!
Complete each of the sentences with the correct form of the word form
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1. Inflation will never be completely……………..from the economy.
2. Public cooperation is vital in the fight against…………….. .
3. He is now so weak the doctors are……………..about his chances of making a full recovery.
4. The government expressed……………..about the success of the negotiations
5. Many people lost their jobs in the great……………..of the 1930s.
6. Japanese people have a very high life…………….. .
7. Will the universe continue to expand……………..?
8. The inspectors were impressed by the speed and……………..of the new system.
9. Help came from an……………..quarter.
10. It was……………..difficult to fit everyone in.