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Word Formation - (B2) First Certificate of English

For Questions 1-8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

My ideal job

I am quite sure I wouldn't like to have an (0) OCCUPATION (OCCUPY) that has anything to do with physics, (1) ............ (CHEMIST) or maths. I am not the (2) ............ (SCIENCE) type at all. In school I was a complete failure in the mentioned subjects. I am not very good at dealing with people either, nor am I very (3) ............ (AMBITION). Jobs in business, administration and (4) ............ (MANAGE) do not really interest me. In addition, I find it rather (5) ............ (IRRITATE) to be surrounded by many people. I would rather see myself in a job involving creative work or (6) ............ (ART) skills of some sort. I'd like to have the opportunity to work outdoors (7) ............ (OCCASION) and perhaps do some travelling too. I am not particularly concerned about becoming (8) ............ (WEALTH) but I would like to have a reasonable income - enough to live comfortably.

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