IX. Choose the most suitable word or phrase given.

1. We're very busy this week. Can you work..............?

a. extra time b. supplementary time c. overtime d. double time

2. I succeeded in my job through sheer hard.............. .

a. work b. labour c. industry d. effort

3. Catherine works for a/an..............engineering company.

a. main b. forefront c. outgoing d. leading

4. I'm thinking of changing my job because there are few..............of promotion.

a. prospects b. opportunities c. chances d. sources

5. Bill has a real..............for looking after handicapped children. a. career b. post c. inspiration d. vocation 6. Ruth is looking for a new.............. at the moment.

a. vacancy b. appointment c. condition d. employment

7. I am well-qualified and have completed a..............in graphic design.

a. lesson b. curriculum c. course d. timetable

8. In our company I am afraid there is very little..............to work hard.

a. inspiration b. advantage c. gain d. motivation

9. The government is building a nuclear power..............not far from here.

a. works b. factory c. station d. industry

10. It's not very interesting work, but at least it's a..............job.

a. regular b. continuous c. firm d. steady