1 Complete the text by writing one word from each column to form a collocation in each space. Column A: working, sick, promotion, pension, covering, trial, career, job, claims, travel Column B: description, letter, conditions, scheme, path, pay, prospects, expenses, form, period
Dear David, You'll never guess what's happened - I've only got a job! I saw an advert In the press for an administrative assistant at London Insurance, and sent in my CV and a (1) ......covering letter......., more out of curiosity than anything else. Well, to my surprise, I got an interview, and I managed to convince them that Insurance is the (2) Intend to pursue. Apparently, they were impressed with my ambition, especially when I said I was looking for a job with good (3) and a week later I was offered the job. They seem to look after you well – for example, I was told to send in a (4) .... so that they could reimburse my (5) .... to the interview. It's little things like that which make all the difference. I was also impressed by the (6) ...... at the office when I went for the interview. So I'm actually starting work on Monday! I've received my (7) now, and it all seems very favourable. After a (8) of one month, I'll be on a permanent contract with (9) and paid holiday. There's even a company (10) which I can join. David, why don't you apply? They take on 20 new graduates each year. It would be right up your street, Best wishes, Fiona
