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For questions 1 -6, choose the answer To understand a text, you often need to understand exactly what the
(A, B, C or D) which you think fits best writer is referring to at different points in it. Which noun phrase (a or
according to the text. b) does each of these words/phrases refer to?
1 What the word it refer to in line 7? 1 it (line 8)
A thejob a thejob b the travel
B the salary
2 it (line 20)
C the lavish lifestyle
a an important decision b a job
D the travel
3 it (line 27)
2 What happened to Claire two years ago? a money b my working life
A She was made redundant.
B She was asked to work abroad. 4 them (line 42)
C She decided to take a more stress- a younger colleagues b designer clothes
free job.
D She had to take long-term sick leave. 5 that (line 50)
a analysing investment b wear what I liked
3 What does the expression rein things in opportunities
mean in lines 22-23?
6 it (line 68)
A reduce spending
a earning the bigbucks b meeting important clients
B earn money
C use savings 7 it (line 73)
D buy fewer clothes a a food b fuel
4 Why did Claire use to spend so much Work in groups. Discuss the questions.
money on clothes?
• You can only choose two options. Which two would you choose?
A to try to look younger
A job security B friendly colleagues C good salary
B to prove how successful she was
• How important is it to be happy in your job?
C to keep up with her colleagues PDF from sachtienganhhanoi.com
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of working abroad?
D to impress important clients
• How has technology changed the way people work?
5 In the fifth paragraph, Claire implies that • Some people believe that schools don’t prepare students well
she cycles or walks whenever possible to enough for working in later life. Do you agree?
A save money. • How can part-time jobs help prepare young people for working in
B keep fit. the future?
C reduce pollution.
D enjoy the fresh air.
6 What does Claire say about her previous
attitude to food in the final paragraph?
A She never thought about what she
was eating.

B She loved going to high -end
restaurants.
C She viewed food as a necessity,not a
pleasure.
D She was able to avoid cheap
convenience food due to her
high salary.

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