Theme 3: Education and work - Vocabulary - Worksheets, Questions and Revision

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ES.V3 Theme 3: Education and work - Vocabulary

AQA 8692 · Calculators not allowed · about 30 minutes
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Name: _______________________________    Date: ____ / ____ / ______
This pack tests vocabulary for Theme 3: Education and work. Answer every question. You do not need a dictionary.
1
Complete each sentence with the correct word from the box below. There are two extra words that you do not need. Word box: aprobar, deberes, empleo, la mochila, notas, parcial, profesor, suspender.
(a)Mi asignatura favorita es la historia porque el ______ explica muy bien.(1)
(b)Anoche hice todos mis ______ antes de cenar.(1)
(c)Si estudias mucho, es más fácil ______ los exámenes.(1)
(d)Quiero sacar buenas ______ este año para poder ir a la universidad.(1)
(e)Los sábados trabajo a tiempo ______ en una tienda de ropa.(1)
(f)Mi hermano mayor busca un ______ porque quiere ganar su propio dinero.(1)
(Total for Question 1 is 6 marks)
2
For each Spanish word or phrase, choose the letter (A, B, C or D) that gives its correct meaning in English.
(a)sacar buenas notas(1)
  • A to take photographs
  • B to get good grades
  • C to take notes in class
  • D to buy new books
(b)el currículum(1)
  • A a job interview
  • B a school timetable
  • C a CV/résumé
  • D a work uniform
(c)la entrevista de trabajo(1)
  • A a work contract
  • B a job interview
  • C a training course
  • D a payslip
(d)las prácticas laborales(1)
  • A work experience placement
  • B a school exam
  • C a lunch break
  • D a trade union
(e)el sueldo(1)
  • A a job application
  • B a wage/salary
  • C a work rota
  • D a business
(Total for Question 2 is 5 marks)
3
In each group of four Spanish words, one word does not belong with the other three. Write the odd one out and give a brief reason in English.
(a)el instituto, el aula, la biblioteca, el sueldo(1)
(b)aprobar, sacar buenas notas, estudiar mucho, suspender(1)
(c)el profesor, el alumno, el director, el currículum(1)
(d)la mochila, el cuaderno, el bolígrafo, la entrevista(1)
(Total for Question 3 is 4 marks)
4
Complete each word family by giving the missing word. The word class you need is shown in brackets.
(a)trabajar (verb: to work) -> el ______ (noun: job/work)(1)
(b)estudiar (verb: to study) -> el/la ______ (noun: student)(1)
(c)emplear (verb: to employ) -> el/la ______ (noun: employee)(1)
(d)la ambición (noun: ambition) -> ______ (adjective: ambitious)(1)
(e)aprobar (verb: to pass) -> el ______ (noun: a pass grade)(1)
(Total for Question 4 is 5 marks)
5
FALSE FRIENDS. Each Spanish word below looks like an English word but does NOT mean the same thing. For each one, give (i) its real English meaning and (ii) the Spanish word you should actually use for the English word it resembles.
(a)la carpeta - this looks like the English word 'carpet', but what does it really mean, and what Spanish word actually means 'carpet'?(2)
(b)el éxito - this looks like the English word 'exit', but what does it really mean, and what Spanish word actually means 'exit'?(2)
(Total for Question 5 is 4 marks)
6
Read the text and fill each gap with the correct word from the box. There are two extra words that you do not need. Word box: conseguir, deberes, notas, parcial, prácticas, sueldo, suspender.
(a)Gap 1: hago mis (1) ______ después de las clases.(1)
(b)Gap 2: quiero sacar buenas (2) ______ en los exámenes finales.(1)
(c)Gap 3: trabajo a tiempo (3) ______ en un supermercado.(1)
(d)Gap 4: quiero hacer unas (4) ______ laborales en una oficina.(1)
(e)Gap 5: mi objetivo es (5) ______ un buen empleo.(1)
(Total for Question 6 is 5 marks)
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