A. Figure out expressions the following definitions refer to:

Ø  a SELF-EMPLOYED person who does work for various companies

Ø  an arrangement where two or more people do one job, dividing the hours between them:

Ø  money that employers or employees must pay to the government for social benefits such as
pensions and money for people who are unemployed or ill/sick

Ø  an organization of workers, usually in a particular industry, that exists to protect their
interests, improve conditions of work, etc



B. Complete the sentences with correct forms of the following verbs; some verbs are not used:
BARGAIN, SURMOUNT, SPAWN, OUTSTRIP, UNDERMINE, POACH, HAND, OUTSOURCE, PASS, OVERLAP

1. She has __________ in her notice.

2. Several of our employees have __________ by a rival firm.

3. Silicon Valley is still __________ new companies.

4.  Demand for organic food was __________ supply.

5. The tax reform __________ by 360 votes to 280.


C.  Complete each sentence with a word made from the word given in brackets.

1. When we asked him to leave he became __________. (ABUSE)

2. What we’re seeing, in fact, is job __________ rather than new jobs being created. (ENLARGE)

3. It's __________trying to persuade him to change his mind. (FUTILITY)

4. She gained little __________ for her work. (RECOGNIZE)

5. Agreements should be drafted clearly so as to avoid __________. (AMBIGUOUS)


D. Fill in the gaps with a suitable preposition or adverbial, if necessary:

1. You have to answer ____ any errors in the calculations.

2. What are the long-term risks and dangers inherent ____ this kind of work?

3. These figures give the lie ____ the notion that people are spending less.

4. Computers offer a much greater degree of flexibility ____ the way work is organized.

5. You may be able to explain your point ____ view ____ them.