Chủ đề Work là một chủ đề gần như chắc chắn sẽ gặp trong Speaking Part 1 (cùng với chủ đề Study). Đồng thời, đây cũng là một chủ đề hay gặp trong Writing Task 2. Vậy nên, học trước những từ vựng cực hay sau đây về chủ đề này sẽ là công cụ đắc lực cho bạn trong cả hai phần thi đấy.
1.To be called for an interview: được mời phỏng vấn
Being called for an interview doesn’t necessarily assure you an official position in the company.
2.Run your own business/be self-employed: tự làm chủ một doanh nghiệp
It has been my dream is to be my own boss, because I can do everything in my way If I run my own business.
3. A nine-to-five job: một công việc 8h
The idea of doing a nine-to-five job is quite arduous for few people.
4. To be stuck behind a desk: cảm giác không hài lòng với công việc văn phòng
Working full-time in an office can lead to being stuck behind a desk.
5. One of the perks of the job: phúc lợi có được từ công việc
Fully-covered trip is one of the perks of the job, which make employees more satisfied
6. Job satisfaction: hài lòng với công việc
Job satisfaction is the most important factor when a person chooses a job.
7. Manual work: công việc tay chân
Many people have manual work that requires them to work in dangerous environment.
8. Temporary work: công việc tạm thời
Currently I’m doing a temporary work, I am applying for better job soon.
9. Voluntary work: việc tình nguyện / làm không lương
In my free time, I join in voluntary work to help the society.
10. To be well paid: được trả hậu hĩnh
Working in auditing area will be well paid.
11. Working conditions: điều kiện làm việc
Employer should spend more money on improving the working conditions.
12. To meet a deadline: kịp hạn cuối của một công việc
Last week Anna was really stress, because she had to work too hard to meet the deadlines.
13. To take early retirement: nghỉ hưu sớm
Recently, a large number of older worker tend to take early retirement, then they will have more time to travel.
14. A heavy workload: khối lượng công việc nặng nhọc
Many worker are complaining the heavy workload, and they asking for higher salary.
15. Shift work: làm việc theo ca (ca sáng, chiều, tối)
Many industries rely heavily on shift work, and millions of people work in jobs that require shift schedules.
16. Tempting offer: đề nghị hấp dẫn (công việc)
Example: After graduating in economics, I got a very tempting offer from an investment bank and accepted it.
17. Land a new job: có một công việc mới (thường là công việc tốt)
Example: After graduating, I did the usual things of putting together my CV & applying for jobs. Luckily, I landed a fantastic new job at a tourism company.
18. Annual leave: nghỉ phép hàng năm
Example: Parents often take their annual leave at the same time as the long school holidays so that they can go on a trip with their kids.
19. Job swap: nhảy việc
Example: I want to take up some fresh challenges so I did a job swap for a year.
20. Sick leave: nghỉ ốm
Example: Important factors when choosing a job include holiday entitlement, sick leave and a company pension scheme.
21. Lay off staff: sa thải nhân viên
Example: My start-up went through a difficult period and had to lay off staff
22. Volume of work: khối lượng công việc
23. Earn a good living: kiếm số tiền khá
Example: I had a substantial volume of work – private students and marking exams – and was able to earn a good living
24. Fast-track scheme: hệ thống/ chương trình đào tạo nhanh cho nhân viên và được thăng chức sớm.
25. Move up the ladder: được thăng chức
Example: I was put on a fast-track scheme and was moving up the ladder fast
26. Get the sack: bị sa thải
Example: I want to take one weeks off from work but I’m afraid of getting the sack
27. Maternity leave: nghỉ đẻ.
Example: One of the biggest advantages of being a female employee is getting maternity leave for 6 months with full salary paid.