Word Power: the working world

Complete the following sentences with an appropriate word from the list below.

part-time; unemployed; retired; colleagues; student; full-time

1. When Tim was at university he had a ______ job.

2. My mother in-law is seventy four, so she doesn't have to work anymore. She has _____.

3. Lisa has just lost her job. She is ____ at the moment.

4. The people he works with are his _____.

5. I only work 2-3 days a week, it's a _____ job.

6. She now works every day from 9 to 5. She has finally found a ____ job.

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Answers:

1. When Tim was at university he had a student job.

2. My mother in-law is seventy four, so she doesn't have to work anymore. She has retired.

3. Lisa has just lost her job. She is unemployed at the moment.

4. The people he works with are his colleagues.

5. I only work 2-3 days a week, it's a part-time job.

6. She now works every day from 9 to 5. She has finally found a full-time job.