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B2 Use of English

B2Careers and change35 min

Test 1: Careers and change

A mixed grammar and vocabulary test about changing careers: choose the right word, write missing words and build new words.

This B2 Use of English test mixes vocabulary, collocations, linking words and grammar. All the sentences are about careers, retraining and changing direction at work. In Part 1 you choose the best option, in Part 2 you write one missing word, and in Part 3 you change a word so that it fits the sentence.

Exercise 1 of 3

Part 1: Multiple-choice gaps

Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

  1. After twelve years in banking, Lena decided it was time to _____ a complete change of direction.

  2. Many people stay in jobs they dislike because they are afraid of _____ risks.

  3. Kofi's new role involves a _____ learning curve, but he is enjoying the challenge.

  4. Sofia spent a year retraining as a nurse, and her hard work _____ off when she was offered a permanent post.

  5. _____ having no formal qualifications in design, Tomás was hired because of his impressive portfolio.

  6. Mina handed in her _____ on Friday and will start her new job next month.

  7. If Ravi _____ the advice of his careers adviser, he would never have become an architect.

  8. Employers increasingly value _____ skills, such as teamwork and communication.

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Exercise 2 of 3

Part 2: Open gaps

Type one word in each gap.

  1. I known how much I would enjoy teaching, I would have changed careers years ago.

  2. he enjoys his current job, Jamal feels he needs a new challenge.

  3. The company offers training to employees want to move into management.

  4. Working long hours did not bother her all, because she loved the job.

  5. It's never late to learn new skills, whatever your age.

  6. Aiko's experience in customer service turned to be very useful in her new sales role.

  7. For many people, a career change brings greater sense of purpose.

  8. matter how successful you are, it is normal to have doubts before a big change.

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Exercise 3 of 3

Part 3: Word formation

Use the word in CAPITALS at the end of each sentence to form a word that fits the gap. Type one word.

  1. In today's job market, is often more valuable than a single specialist skill. (FLEXIBLE)

  2. Leaving a well-paid job without another offer may seem , but Sofia had saved enough to support herself for a year. (RESPONSIBLE)

  3. The rapid of new technology is changing many traditional jobs. (DEVELOP)

  4. Tomás had expected the job to be easy, but he found the first few months challenging. (SURPRISE)

  5. Most career coaches agree that job comes from doing work that matches your values. (SATISFY)

  6. Mina's as a project manager were rewarded with a promotion. (ACHIEVE)

  7. When the factory closed, hundreds of workers suddenly found themselves . (EMPLOY)

  8. Retraining can be expensive, but some employers offer support to staff who want to change roles. (FINANCE)

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