B2 Use of English Test 23 – word formation

For questions 1-9, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

Jobs in the future

In twenty years’ time, which jobs will people still be doing, and which is it (1)…………… (REASON) to assume will have gone forever? Today’s young people should give that question careful (2)…………… (CONSIDER) before choosing a career. Clearly there will continue to be a need for staff in (3)…………… (EXIST) professions such as medicine that involve caring for others, and also for people able to persuade, like (4)…………… (POLITICS) and lawyers.

There will of course be no (5)…………… (SHORT) of jobs in science and technology, particularly for individuals able to (6)…………… (SPECIAL) in newer fields such as biotechnology and microbiology.

On the other hand, the already rapid (7)…………… (LOSE) of jobs to robots will speed up even further, as they replace workers not only in manufacturing but also in the (8)…………… (CONSTRUCT) industry. And as robots learn how to stack shelves, take over at check-outs or send us our online shopping, it won’t be long before most supermarket jobs have (9)…………… (APPEAR), too.