Test 13
Part 3
For questions 17 – 18, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals next to each gap to form a word that fits in the gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS.
Esto es una muestra. Cada test del libro tiene ocho huecos; aquí te dejamos dos para que pruebes el formato. Los otros seis van ya resueltos dentro del texto.
Example:
0. INCREDIBLY
Choosing a Career
Picking the right career is an (0) ____ (INCREDIBLE) difficult decision for many young people. With so many paths open, the pressure to make the ‘correct’ choice can be overwhelming.
Some graduates prioritise salary above all else, only to find years later that their work feels (17) ____ (MEAN) and repetitive. Others follow their passion but struggle to pay the bills, leaving them equally (18) ____ (FULFIL) in a different way.
Career advisers recommend a balanced approach. Before committing to any field, school leavers should make a realistic comparison between their talents and the jobs on offer.
Work experience placements can be a voyage of discovery, allowing students to see what a chosen field involves day to day. Students who spend a week in a hospital or design studio often find that the job differs greatly from what they have seen on television.
The modern job market evolves at such speed that skills considered essential today may be completely irrelevant within a decade. The ability to learn quickly has become a requirement in almost every profession. Workers who show real adaptability are therefore better placed to respond to new demands.
Some graduates prioritise salary above all else, only to find years later that their work feels (17) ____ (MEAN) and repetitive. Others follow their passion but struggle to pay the bills, leaving them equally (18) ____ (FULFIL) in a different way.
Career advisers recommend a balanced approach. Before committing to any field, school leavers should make a realistic comparison between their talents and the jobs on offer.
Work experience placements can be a voyage of discovery, allowing students to see what a chosen field involves day to day. Students who spend a week in a hospital or design studio often find that the job differs greatly from what they have seen on television.
The modern job market evolves at such speed that skills considered essential today may be completely irrelevant within a decade. The ability to learn quickly has become a requirement in almost every profession. Workers who show real adaptability are therefore better placed to respond to new demands.
