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Прочитай текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 32–38. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям 32–38, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Запиши в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному тобой варианту ответа.
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- It is recommended to spend not more than 15 minutes on this task.
- In that task knowing of the following aspects of the language are checked:
- phrasal verbs (to put up, to come across, to cut down with, etc.);
- difference in using of words similar in meaning and synonyms (to look, to watch, to glance, to see; a trip, travel, a voyage, a journey, etc.);
- difference in using of words very close in sounding and spelling but different in meaning (again/against, effect/affect, beside/besides, etc.);
- dependent prepositions and word patterns (to rely on smb, to fall in love with smb, to throw in/at, to take care of, etc.)
Freelancing
A freelancer is a specialist who does not have a contract with a company or an organisation. He works independently and is self-employed. He aims \(\boxed{32}\) \(\underline{ }\) using his education, skills and experience to provide services to numerous clients.
The term "freelance" \(\boxed{33}\) \(\underline{ }\) back to the 1800s referring to a medieval mercenary who fought for whichever nation or person paid them the most. The term "lance" means the long \(\boxed{34}\) \(\underline{ }\) that knights on horseback used to knock opponents off of their horses.
Freelancers are hired by other companies as part-timers and they do not receive the same salary as full-time employees or have the same level of commitment to any particular company.
Today freelancing allows many people to work from home, but sometimes a freelancer might go to his client's office to \(\boxed{35}\) \(\underline{ }\) the requirements of an employer.
Among the benefits of freelancing one can note work from anywhere and anytime. You can be your own boss and plan holidays whenever you want. On the other hand, a freelancer has to \(\boxed{36}\) \(\underline{ }\) tax deductions, insurance and other finances himself. Moreover, there is no surety a freelancer gets recurring clients and the level of income may either increase or decrease. Pension is also under doubt because it is quite difficult to \(\boxed{37}\) \(\underline{ }\) this kind of lifestyle till retirement.
Unfortunately, freelancing very often ends up pursuing a full-time job. The main reason for this is a sense of guarantee that a regular job can provide. If you get a regular job, you have all \(\boxed{38}\) \(\underline{ }\) and bonuses such as insurance, retirement benefits, increments and salary hikes for performing well.
Being a freelancer has its pros and cons as every profession does. If you opt for working as your own boss, be ready to balance your lifestyle properly for a healthy footing.
\(\boxed{32}\) 1) at, 2) with, 3) on, 4) under.
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\(\boxed{33}\) 1) originates, 2) dates, 3) roots, 4) approaches.
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\(\boxed{34}\) 1) spade, 2) gun, 3) weapon, 4) shield.
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\(\boxed{35}\) 1) consist, 2) mean, 3) have, 4) meet.
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\(\boxed{36}\) 1) hold, 2) handle, 3) hand, 4) pick up.
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\(\boxed{37}\) 1) confirm, 2) survive, 3) handle, 4) sustain.
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\(\boxed{38}\) 1) perks, 2) fringes, 3) dividends, 4) extras.
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