E Underline the correct item. 24. I believe Sam will have a brilliant career in/ at law.
25. Her husband’s new job brings around/in an extra 200 pounds a week.
26. Mary was under/in charge of presenting our science project to the class yesterday.
27. This song brings out/back happy memories from my childhood.
28. I don’t think Evelyn can work well under/ in pressure; maybe someone else should do this project.
29. In/At the beginning of his career, Thomas Edison mostly invented telegraphic devices.
30. Abraham Lincoln began his political career at/in the young age of twenty-three.
31. The new government has brought round/ about many changes in education.
32. Ben couldn’t believe it while/when he won first prize at the science show.
Everyday English
F Use the sentences (a-e) to complete the dialogue.
Pat: Guess what! I’ve got some great news. a) How does he like his new job?
Sue: 33) . b) That’s too bad.
Pat: My brother got a new job last week. c) Really? What happened?
Sue: 34) . d) What does his new job involve?
Pat: Yes, he works for a company as a computer programmer. e) Wow! That’s fantastic!
Sue: 35) .
Pat: Well, he creates software for the company.
Sue: 36) .
Pat: He loves it, but the pay isn’t really that good.
Sue: 37). Is he disappointed?
Pat: No, he’s very optimistic that he’ll get a pay rise in the near future.
Sue: That’s great.