What is her/his job ?What is her/his job ?

His job is doctor

His job is dentist

His job is police

His job is farmer

His job is teacher Her job is

nurse

READINGREADING

The factors that you think would help you succeed in a

job interview:

• wearing casual clothes

• giving clear, honest answers

• feeling self-confident

• feeling nervous

• having a good sense of humor

• avoiding difficult questions

Vocabulary

interview (v, n)

an interviewer (n)

an interviewee (n)

Ex: He has an interview next week for the manager’s job.

We interviewed ten people for the job.

Ex: The interviewer asked me about my future plans.

Ex: The question is very hard, the interviewee can’t answer well.

application (n.)

a formal (often written) request for a job

Ex: I am writing to you in connection with your recent job application.

Vocabulary

re’sume’ (n.) = cur·ricu·lum vitae (abbr. CV) a short written account of someone’s education

and previous jobs

Vocabulary

certificate (n.)

Vocabulary

an official document that may be used to prove that the facts it states are true

Ex: a Postgraduate Certificate in Education

vacancy (n.)

candidate (n.)

jot down

keenness (n.)

a job that is available

special interest

write quickly

a person who is applying for a job

shortcoming (n.) a fault in sb’s character, a plan, a system, etc.

Vocabulary

Task 1

1. Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company.a.recommendation b. reference c. curriculum vitae d. photograph

2. She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a _______ of a receptionist or tourist guide.a. location b. position c. site d. word

3. The interviewer gave his consent to John's _______ for work and promised to give him a job.a.keen b. keenly c. keener

d. keenness

4. ____ is special interest.a. Vacancy b. Resume c. Keenness d. Jot down

5. This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of ______ for your next job.a. applicants b. application c. form d. employment

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the

underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

Task 1

6.Before____for a position, check whether you can fulfill all the requirements from the employer.a. deciding b. applying c. requiring d. demanding

7. If you are _______ for a particular job, someone asks you questions about yourself to find out if you suitable for it. a. paid b. chosen c. interviewed d. recommended

8. You should ask the interviewer some questions about the job to show your _______ and keenness.a. anger b. thrill c. amazement d. interest

9. To prepare for your job interview, you should jot down your qualifications and experience as well as some important information about yourself.a. draw b. place c. put d. write

10. His work involves helping students to find temporary _______ during their summer vacation.a. decision b. employment c. choice d. selection

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the

underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

Task 1

1. Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company.a.recommendation b. reference c. curriculum vitae d. photograph

2. She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a _______ of a receptionist or tourist guide.a. location b. position c. site d. word

3. The interviewer gave his consent to John's _______ for work and promised to give him a job.a.keen b. keenly c. keener d. keenness

4. ____ is special interest.a. Vacancy b. Resume c. Keenness d. Jot down

5. This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of ______ for your next job.a. applicants b. application c. form d. employment

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the

underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

Task 1

6.Before____for a position, check whether you can fulfill all the requirements from the employer.a. deciding b. applying c. requiring d. demanding

7. If you are _______ for a particular job, someone asks you questions about yourself to find out if you suitable for it. a. paid b. chosen c. interviewed d. recommended

8. You should ask the interviewer some questions about the job to show your _______ and keenness.a. anger b. thrill c. amazement d. interest

9. To prepare for your job interview, you should jot down your qualifications and experience as well as some important information about yourself.a. draw b. place c. put d. write

10. His work involves helping students to find temporary _______ during their summer vacation.a. decision b. employment c. choice d. selection

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the

underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

Task 2

1. Try to reduce the feeling of pressure and make a good impression on your interviewer

2. Find out as much information as you can about the job and the vacancy.3. Bring with you a letter of application and your résumé to the interview.4. Take all your certificates and letters of recommendation

with you.5. Remember to dress neatly and formally.6. Your voice should be clear and polite.7. Tell the interviewer about your shortcomings.8. Remember to say goodbye to the interviewer before leaving

the interview.

Decide whether the following statements are true(T) or false (F)

1. Try to reduce the feeling of pressure and make a good impression on your interviewer.

2. Find out as much information as you can about the job and the vacancy.

3. Bring with you a letter of application and your résumé to the interview.

Below are some pieces of advice that can help you reduce the feeling of pressure and make a good impression on your interview.

F

T

F

4. Take all your certificates and letters of recommendation with you. T

You have to send a letter of aplication and your résumé to the company before the interview.

Task 2 Decide whether the following statements are true(T) or false (F)

5. Remember to dress neatly and formally.

6. Your voice should be clear and polite.

7. Tell the interviewer about your shortcomings.

T

F

F

8. Remember to say goodbye to the interviewer before leaving the interview. T

be clear, polite and honest.

show your best side, your keenness to work and your sense of responsibility.

Task 2 Decide whether the following statements are true(T) or false (F)

Disscusion

Which pieces of advice given in the passage do you find most useful and least useful? Why?

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finish school, using the following cues:•Where you will work•Who you will work with•The salary you may get paid•The working conditions