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not only face it in the IELTS test, but also in some daily life
you.
Example: The idea of doing a nine-to-five job is quite arduous for few
people.
5. One of the perks of the job: an extra benefit you get from a job
Example: Extra meal is one of the perks of the job, which make
employees more satisfied
Example: Many people have manual work that requires them to work
in dangerous environment.
Example: Last week she was really stress, because she had to work
too hard to meet the deadlines.
Morning/Night shift
17. Land a new job: get a new (and usually a good) job
Example: After doing a job swap, I just got a living wage which didn’t
commensurate with my experience & ability.
Example: After being laid off, I went back to my old job and took up
the post of editor of a leading fashion journal.
20. Carve a niche for myself: make a special position for myself
Example: After graduating, I practiced medicine for a number of
years in London. I managed to carve a niche for myself as a specialist
in dermatology.
23. Lay off staff: dismiss staff because there is no work for them to
do
Example: I want to take one weeks off from work but I’m afraid of
getting the sack
PRACTICE
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