Gap-Fill The World of Work
Gap-Fill The World of Work - Career Vocabulary in a Real-Life Story
6 pages - 3 colour + 3 printer-friendly | Matches the Don't Say! Card Set | Context-rich gap-fill + original version + full answer key
From job search to entrepreneurship - explore careers, confidence, and ambition through vocabulary in action
The gap-fill follows Sam, a graduate navigating the modern job market and eventually finding fulfilment through freelancing and entrepreneurship. In this engaging 250+ word story, students apply 24 essential vocabulary items related to employment, skills, and the future of work.
Ideal for B1-B2 ESL learners preparing for exams, interviews, or real-life communication in a professional world.
What’s inside:
- Gap-fill story using 24 career and workplace vocabulary items
- Key topics include:
• CVs, interviews & the job market
• Corporate vs freelance work
• Benefits, burnout & career planning
• Motivation, goal-setting & entrepreneurship - Word bank included for support
- Full original story version for comparison
- Answer key for easy feedback and correction
Perfect for:
- ESL job and career-themed units (B1-B2)
- Writing prep or class discussions
- Real-world reading + vocabulary integration
- Individual reflection or speaking prompts
From “CV” to “entrepreneur” - empower your students with vocabulary for every stage of their professional journey.
Download the Gap-Fill The World of Work PDF and help your students build confidence and language for life after school!

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