Complete the sentences 1-5 with the correct phrasal verbs: given
up/ handing out/ picked up/gave back/ put out/taken over.
1 A new owner has recently __ __ the bakery.
2 Jeremy has __ __ applying for jobs in sales.
3 Mike’s boss _ him __ the report with some comments.
4 The taxi driver __ __ the couple outside the airport.
5 It took hours for the firefighters to __ __ the fire.
6 A member of staff was __ __ free samples of cheese.

Fill in: rise/ salary/ interviewer/ apply for/ shift/ wages/
successful/ position/ retirement/ promotion.
If you want to be 1)__ the next time you 2)__ a job, then just
follow these few simple tips.
• Make sure that you know all about the company before meeting
the 3)__ .
• If the job is doing 4) _ work, make sure you ask what the hours
are.

• Always make sure that you ask whether you will be getting paid
a monthly 5)__ or weekly 6)_ .
• While it might be too early to talk about a pay 7) __ , you can
discuss what the chances of 8)_ are at the company in the future.
• You should also ask about what 9) __ plan the company offers.
These questions will make you come across as a serious
candidate.
• Most of all, be smartly dressed and confident in your interview
and you’re sure to get the 10)__ .